ROY M. SALYER, son of CORA BELLE RICE and ADDISON M. SALYER, was born March 8, 1904 in Kentucky, and died January 1, 1980 in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. He married ORA LEE DINGUS, daughter of JOSEPH S. DINGUS and MOLLIE WILSON. She was born March 2, 1906 in Kentucky, and died February 12, 2003 in Naples, Collier County, Florida.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 500 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Roy Salyer was born March 8, 1904, and married Ora Lee Dingus.

Roy Salyer and Ora Lee Dingus were married, then divorced, then remarried, then divorced again.

According to their Cuyahoga, Ohio, marriage license, Roy M. Salyer (painter, b. Denver, Kentucky, resident of Cuyahoga County, married once, divorced in February of 1932 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, age 32), son of Addison M. Salyer and Cora B. Rice, married Ora Lee Salyer (b. East Point, Kentucky, resident of Cuyahoga County, married once, divorced in February of 1932 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, age 30), daughter of Joseph Dingus and Mollie Wilson, on June 6, 1936. They were married by John L. Shields, Justice of the Peace.

According to Veterans Affairs records, Roy Salyer was born March 8, 1904, and died January 1, 1980. He served in the U.S. Army from August 2, 1922 to February 27, 1924.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roy Salyer was born March 8, 1904, and died in January of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Roy Salyer was born March 8, 1904, and died January 1, 1980 in Osceola County at the age of 75.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ora L. Salyer was born March 2, 1906, and died February 12, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Naples, Collier County, Florida.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Joseph S. Dingus 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 5 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, dressmaker, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 28), Oralee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Audra G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), J. S. Dingus is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Orall (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Aurdrey [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jos Virnan (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), William Wilson (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sallie Willison [Sallie Wilson] (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 76).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1930), Joe Dingus is listed as the head of the household for house #333, he's a public school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 48), Audrey G. (daughter, single, clerk in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, age 22), Joseph N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Billie W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Richard L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Roy Joe Salyer (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 32 of the 1940 census for District 92-258 (Cleveland) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1940), Roy Salyer is found lodging in house #795, he's a dry cleaning truck driver, divorced, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 36 years old.

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 18-276 (Shaker Heights) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (dated April 12, 1940), Ora Lee Saylor [sic] is found lodging in house #106, she's a maid for a private family, she's separated, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 4 years of high school, and she's 34 years old.

On page 47 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 31, 1940), Joe Dingus is listed as the head of the household for house #418, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 58), Vernon [Joseph Vernon] (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 29), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 20), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Roy Joe Salyer (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 11), and Don Salyer (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of ROY SALYER and ORA DINGUS are:
1. ROY JOE SALYER, b. September 12, 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy J. Salyer was born September 12, 1928 in Floyd County to Ora Dingus.
   Veteran gravesite record transcripts show that Roy J. Salyer lived from September 12, 1928 to May 26, 2003, and was buried in Section 409 Site 638 in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
2. DON A. SALYER, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dan A. Salyer was born in Floyd County to Ora Dingus.

REBA SALYER, daughter of CORA BELLE RICE and ADDISON M. SALYER, was born August 21, 1905 in Kentucky, died August 11, 1968 in Bellafontaine, Logan County, Ohio, and is buried in Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio. She married BUELL G. TRIMBLE, son of GREENVILLE V. TRIMBLE and ALABAMA LEMASTER, April 28, 1929, Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky. He was born December 14, 1895 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 16, 1970 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, and is buried in Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on Reba Salyer can be found on page 501 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that she was born August 21, 1905.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Reba Trimble lived from August 21, 1905 to August 11, 1968, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, and that Buell Trimble lived from December 14, 1895 to September 16, 1970, and was buried in the same cemetery. A 2nd marker shows that Buell Trimble served in World War I in the "OHIO WAGR I INFANTRY BRIGADE."

According to her obituary, Reba Salyer Trimble (age 62), daughter of Addison M. and Cora Rice Salyer, was a resident of West Liberty, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born August 21, 1905, was pronounced dead on arrival at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on August 11, 1968, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty. "She had been under a physician's care for a heart condition, but death was unexpected." She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. She was survived by her husband, Buell G. Trimble, whom she married April 28, 1929 in Greenup, Kentucky; 4 sons, Willis Trimble (of San Jose, California), Roger Trimble (San Diego, California), Glenn Trimble (Worthington, Ohio), and Patrick Trimble (U.S. Marine Corps in Washington, D.C.); 2 daughters, Mrs. Audrey Webber (Columbus, Ohio) and Mrs. Barbara Nichols (Ronson, Michigan); 6 brothers, Roy Salyer (St. Cloud, Florida), Cecil Salyer (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Ray Salyer (Collista), Patrick Salyer (Ashland), Billy Salyer (Rising Sun, Indiana), and Grady Salyer (Ypsilanti, Michigan); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bethel Lowe (Ashland), Mrs. Pauline Blair (Barnetts Creek), and Miss Ruth Salyer (Barnetts Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Reba Trimble was born about 1906, and died August 11, 1968 in Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Logan County, at the age of 62. She was married and living in Logan County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Buell G. Trimble (age 74), son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Greenup Trimble, was born in Barnetts Creek, died September 16, 1970 in a West Liberty, Ohio, care center, following an extended illness, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Reba Rice Trimble; 4 sons, Willis Trimble (of San Jose, California), Roger Trimble (San Diego, California), Glenn Trimble (Worthington, Ohio), and Patrick Trimble (West Liberty, Ohio); 2 daughters, Audrey (Joseph) Webber (Columbus, Ohio) and Barbara (James) Nichols; 1 brother, Archie Trimble; and 4 sisters, Virgie Blair, Grace Picklesimer, Hazel Trimble, and Ollie Tackett. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Buell Trimble was born December 14, 1895, and died in September of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Buell G. Trimble was born about 1896, and died September 16, 1970 in a long-term care facility in Bellefontaine, Logan County, at the age of 74. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 11-26 (Wayne) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated April 24, 1930), Buel Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 34 years old. Also listed is Reba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 24).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 11-27 (Wayne) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated April 23, 1940), Buell Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #171, 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 44 years old. Also listed are Reba (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 34), Willis (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Audrey (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Roger (son, born in Ohio, age 6), and Glen (son, born in Ohio, age 3).

The children of REBA SALYER and BUELL TRIMBLE are:
1. WILLIS TRIMBLE, b. 1930, Ohio.
2. AUDREY TRIMBLE, b. 1932, Ohio, m. JOSEPH WEBBER.
3. ROGER TRIMBLE, b. 1934, Ohio.
4. GLENN TRIMBLE, b. 1937, Ohio.
5. PATRICK TRIMBLE.
6. BARBARA TRIMBLE, m. JAMES NICHOLS.

GREENVILLE V. TRIMBLE, son of WILLIAM "UNCLE DODGER" TRIMBLE and CLARINDA ELLEN PICKLESIMER, was born August 6, 1866 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 13, 1950 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ealey Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) ALABAMA LEMASTER, daughter of JUDITH LEMASTER and (unknown). He married (2) SARAH ANN "SADIE" EALEY, daughter of ARTA FRANCIS PELPHREY and WILLIAM ELY, March 14, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born October 29, 1869 in Kentucky, died May 19, 1963 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ealey Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. Alabama Lemaster married (1) HAMILTON PICKLESIMER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 554 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Green Trimble married Sadie Ealey, daughter of William Ealey, and that their children were Beulah, Archie (married a Williams), Hazel, Ray (deceased), Gracie (married John Picklesimer), and Ollie (married Jess Tackett).

Judith Lemaster was the sister of Thomas Lemaster, James P. Lemaster, Mary Almeda Lemaster and Zilpha Lemaster.

Alabama Lemaster was the daughter of Judith Lemaster and reportedly the daughter of Daniel Ealey. Judith married David Picklesimer, and his son from his previous marriage with Mary Barnett was Hamilton Picklesimer, who was Alabama's 1st husband. Alabama was the half-sister of Simon Peter Picklesimer.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Alabama Lemaster (age 16) married Hamilton Picklesimer (age 20) on March 8, 1881 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Green Trimble (1st marriage, age 20) married Alabama Picklesimer (2nd marriage, age 22) on March 5, 1887 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Hamilton Picklesimer (3rd marriage, age 30) married Mary A. Stafford (2nd marriage, age 35) on September 10, 1891 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Green Trimble (2nd marriage, age 31) married Sarah Ely (2nd marriage, age 28) on March 14, 1898 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Green V. Trimble lived from August 6, 1866 to January 13, 1949, and was buried in Ealey Family Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, and that Sarah A. Trimble lived from October 29, 1869 to May 19, 1963, and was buried in the same cemetery. This cemetery "is located on Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Ky on Rte 40 about 6.5 mile [sic] west of Paintsville, just before the Matthew Ealey bridge. There is a slight area to permit off road parking and a footbridge to cross over to enter the cemetery."

According to his death certificate, Green V. Trimble died January 13, 1950 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Heart and bowel trouble." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as August 6, 1866, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as William Trimble and Clarinda Picklesimer, the informant as Ollie Tackett, and the burial place as Ealey Cemetery in Barnetts Creek.

According to his obituary, Green V. Trimble (age 83), son of William and Clarenda Picklesimer Trimble, was born August 6, 1866 in Barnetts Creek, died January 15, 1950 at home in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in Ealey Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Sarah Ann Ealy Trimble; 2 sons, Archie Trimble (of Cable, Ohio) and Buel Trimble (West Liberty, Ohio); 4 daughters, Mrs. John Picklesimer (Mongo, Ohio), Mrs. Virgie Blair (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Ollie Tackett (Clifford, Kentucky), and Hazel Trimble (Barnetts Creek); and 1 sister, Mrs. Dollie Ratliff. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Green V. Trimble died January 13, 1950 in Johnson County at the age of 83. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Sarah Ann Ealey Trimble (age 93), daughter of the late William and Artie Pelphrey Ealey, was a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek. She died May 19, 1963 at home in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in Ealey Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Green Trimble, 13 years prior. She was survived by 1 son, Archie Trimble (of Cable, Ohio); 2 daughters, Hazel Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Ollie Tackett (Louisa, Kentucky); 1 step-son, Buel Trimble (West Liberty, Ohio); 2 step-daughters, Virgie Blair (Barnetts Creek) and Grace Picklesimer (Barnetts Creek); and 2 brothers, George Ealey (Barnetts Creek) and Frank Ealey (Miamisburg, Ohio). Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah A. Trimble died May 19, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 93. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1870), David Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Judith (born in Kentucky, age 31), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 15), John (born in Kentucky, age 13), Hamilton (born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary C. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Manerva (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Alabama Lemaster (born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), David Pickelsimer is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Judia (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 41), Hamilton (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alabama (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Minerva B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Simon P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Cora (daughter, born in June of 1879 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Green Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in August of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in October of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 30), Virgie L. (daughter, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Gracie M. (daughter, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Beula B. (daughter, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Beual G. (son, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Elbert C. (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Hazel (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Green Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 39), Bulah B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Buell G. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Elbert E. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Archia (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Ollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Green Trimble 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 53 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Hazel (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, age 20), Archie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Green Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Sadie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 28, age 60), Hazel (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), and Garth Trimble (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16 & 17, 1940), Green Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Sada (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 70), Hazel (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was on 1935, 8th grade education, age 40), and Garth D. Trimble (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 15).

The children of GREEN TRIMBLE and ALABAMA LEMASTER are:
1. VIRGIE LEE TRIMBLE, b. February 1888, Kentucky, d. March 1, 1973, Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SAMUEL BLAIR.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Virgie Lee Trimble Blair (age 88), daughter of the late Green and Alabama Ealey Trimble, was born in 1888, died March 1, 1973 at home in Stambaugh, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Blair, in 1945. She was survived by 2 sons, Irvin Blair (of Sitka, Kentucky) and Ivan Blair (Stambaugh); 2 daughters, Awilda Ratliff (Troy, Ohio) and Bethel Bailey (Dayton, Ohio); 1 brother, Archie Trimble (Paintsville); 3 sisters, Hazel Trimble (Barnetts Creek), Ollie Tackett (Louisa, Kentucky), and Gracie Picklesimer (Urbana, Ohio); 15 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
2. GRACIE TRIMBLE, b. August 1891, Kentucky, m. JOHN PICKLESIMER.
3. BEULAH B. TRIMBLE, b. October 20, 1893, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 29, 1927, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SOLAN PRATER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Beulah B. Trimble (age 17) married Solan Prater (age 21) on January 5, 1911 in Johnson County.
   According to her death certificate, Beulah Trimble Prater died December 29, 1927 in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from "Disease of the brain." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Barnetts Creek, her birth date as October 20, 1893, her marital status as married, her parents as Green Trimble and Alabama Trimble, the informant as Mrs. Herschel Fairchild, and the burial place as Prater Cemetery in Mashfork.
4. BUELL G. TRIMBLE, b. December 14, 1895, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 16, 1970, Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, buried in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, m. REBA SALYER.

The children of GREEN TRIMBLE and SADIE EALEY are:
5. ELBERT E. TRIMBLE, b. February 1898, Kentucky.
6. HAZEL TRIMBLE, b. June 7, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 26, 1994, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Hazel Trimble (age 94), daughter of the late Green and Sara Ann Ealey Trimble, was born June 7, 1899 in Johnson County, died January 26, 1994 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Ealey Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by 1 son, Garth Trimble (of Hazard); 1 sister, Ollie Tackett (Louisa, Kentucky); 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
7. ARCHIE TRIMBLE, b. July 30, 1902, Kentucky, February 23, 1979, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) WILLIAMS, m. (2) MAYMIE LEWIS.
8. OLLIE TRIMBLE, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. JESS TACKETT.
9. RAYMOND TRIMBLE, b. 1908, Kentucky.

ROSCOE "ROSS" RICE, son of MARY JANE RICE and PATRICK GREEN RICE, was born February 13, 1885 in Kentucky. He married FLOSSIE WALTERS, daughter of GEORGE N. WALTERS and MARIAH LOUISE KING, about 1908. She was born in October of 1891 in Kentucky. Flossie Walters married (2) (unknown first name) RAY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 315 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 501 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Ross Rice married Flossie Walters and that their children were Lucille Rice, Neva Rice, and "?."

Mariah Louise King's 2nd husband was Isaac "Bud" Rice.

When Ross Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Garrison, Lewis County, that his closest relative was Flossie Rice of Garrison, and that he was born February 13, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Maria Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #240, she's a farmer, widowed, born in June of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 36), Clark (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Charley (son, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Flossy (daughter, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Leokra (daughter [son], born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Della (daughter, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and George (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 31 of the 1910 census for District 114 (Quincy) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1910), Ross Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, she hasn't had any children and 1 child is still living [sic], age 18), and Lee Okley Walters (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living next to Ross' parents.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 152 (Kinney) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Ross Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Neva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lucile (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Willard (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months). They are living next to Ross' parents.

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 68-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Ross Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a bridge carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 37), Lucille (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Willard (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 68-8 in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Ross Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Flosie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 47), and Willard (son, single, laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 23).

The children of ROSS RICE and FLOSSIE WALTERS are:
1. NEVA RICE, b. April 15, 1911, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Neva Rice was born April 15, 1911 in Lewis County to Flossie Walters.
2. LUCILLE RICE, b. October 30, 1913, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucille Rice was born October 30, 1913 in Lewis County to Flossy Walters.
3. GEORGE WILLARD "WILLARD" RICE, b. May 23, 1916, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George W. Rice was born May 23, 1916 in Lewis County to Flossie Walters.

SARAH A. RICE, daughter of MARY JANE RICE and PATRICK GREEN RICE, was born December 1, 1888 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 8, 1938 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Music-Hyden Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM DOLPHUS R. WATKINS, son of SERENA BLAIR and REECE W. WATKINS, about 1906. He was born May 21, 1884 in Kentucky, died July 19, 1940 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Music-Hyden Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. Sarah A. Rice married (2) OSCAR BLAIR.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 431 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Sarah Rice was born December 21, 1888, and married W. D. "Bill" Watkins, who was born May 16, 1883. It also says that their children were Gail (b. September 16, 1909), Mary (b. July 2, 1911), Brother (b. October 6, 1912), Bertha (b. June 12, 1914), Gladys (b. February 22, 1916), Sam (b. October 15, 1917), William Dolphus (b. December 19, 1919), and Ruby (b. August 21, 1921).

When William Dolphus Watkins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Denver, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Sarah Wadkins [sic] of Denver, and that he was born May 21, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Sarah Rice Watkins lived from December 1, 1888 to September 8, 1938, and was buried in Music-Hyden Cemetery in Hager Hill, and that William Dolphus Watkins lived from May 5, 1886 to July 19, 1940, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Rice Watkins Blair died September 8, 1938 in Beaver Valley Hospital in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Oeration followed Uremia and peritonilla abscess & septecemia." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as December 23, 1888, her marital status as married, her husband as Oscar Blair, her parents as P. G. Rice (b. Johnson County) and Mary Rice (b. Johnson County), the informant as "Gail Watkins (son)" of Athens, Ohio, and the burial place as Hager Hill, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah W. Blair died September 8, 1938 in Floyd County at the age of 49. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, William Watkins died July 19, 1940 in Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, from general paralysis, syphilis, and bronchopneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 57, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as merchant, his parents as both deceased, the informant as hospital records, and the burial place as Paintsville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Watkins died July 19, 1940 in Fayette County at the age of 57. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), William D. Wadkins is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in South Wales, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Zona C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 32 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), W. D. Watkins is listed as the head of the household for house #316, he's a huxter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Brother (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sammy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Bill D. Watkins is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a cook in a doughnut shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 42), Gail (son, truck driver, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mary E. (daughter, waitress in a restaurant, born in Kentucky, age 19), Brother (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Dladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sammie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dolphus (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of SARAH RICE and WILLIAM WATKINS are:
1. ZONA C. WATKINS, b. February 14, 1908, Kentucky, d. April 23, 1913, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her death certificate, Zona Watkins died April 23, 1913 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from measles. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 14, 1908, her parents as William Watkins (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as William Watkins of Denver, Kentucky, and that burial place as A. B. Collins Cemetery in Denver.
2. GAIL WATKINS, b. September 16, 1909, Garrison, Lewis County, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1993, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (1) LUCILLE MANSFIELD. She d. 1968. He m. (2) JEANNIE MICKLE.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Gail Watkins (age 82), son of the late William D. and Sarah Rice Watkins, was a former owner of Watkins Jeep and International Implement Dealership, retiring in 1970. He was born in Garrison, Kentucky, died January 3, 1993 in Park Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Union Street Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Lucille Mansfield Watkins, in 1968; 1 brother, Sammie Watkins; and 4 sisters, Ruby Rhew, Bertha Bayes, Gladys Blair, and Zona Watkins. He was survived by his wife, Jeannie Mickle Watkins; 2 sons, Gail Watkins (of Weirton, West Virginia) and Joe Watkins (Auburndale, Florida); 2 daughters, Beverly Blasucci (Miramar, Florida) and Judy Good (Newark, Ohio); 2 brothers, Brother Watkins (West Van Lear) and Dolphus Watkins (Dayton, Ohio); 1 sister, Jo Morman (Athens, Ohio); 12 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. MARY JO WATKINS, b. July 2, 1911, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MORMAN.
4. BROTHER WATKINS, b. October 23, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1995, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DIMPLE PERRY.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Brother Watkins (age 82), son of the late William and Sarah Rice Watkins, was a truck driver for Point Express, and a World War II veteran. He was born October 23, 1912 in Johnson County, died May 25, 1995 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Dimple Perry Watkins; 3 sons, Gary Neil Watkins (of Staffordsville), Jack Douglas Watkins (Kailua, Hawaii), and Mark Kevin Watkins (East Burnstadt); 2 daughters, Susan Meade (Paintsville) and Demarcia Watkins-Natarte (Lihue, Hawaii); 1 brother, Dolphus Watkins (New Lebanon, Ohio); 1 sister, Mary Jo Morman (Athens, Ohio); and 11 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. BERTHA R. WATKINS, b. June 12, 1914, Lewis County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BAYES.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bertha R. Watkins was born June 12, 1914 in Lewis County to Sarah Rice.
6. GLADYS WATKINS, b. February 21, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Watkins was born February 21, 1916 in Johnson County to Sarah Rice.
7. SAMUEL LEWIS WATKINS, b. October 3, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1992, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARIE HAYBURN. She was b. 1921, d. 1980, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Samuel Lewis Watkins lived from 1918 to 1992, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, and that Marie Watkins lived from 1921 to 1980, and was buried in the same cemetery.
   According to his obituary, Sam Watkins (age 73), son of William and Sarah Rice Watkins, was a salesman for Pratts Produce, and a World War II veteran. He was born October 3, 1918 in Johnson County, died May 30, 1992 in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Hayburn Watkins, in 1980. He was survived by 2 sons, Donald Watkins (of Wittensville) and Sammie Watkins (Rockford, Illinois); 1 daughter, Carolyn Lafferty (Ashland); 3 brothers, Brother Watkins (West Van Lear), Gail Watkins (Athens, Ohio), and Dalphus Watkins (New Lebanon, Ohio); 1 sister, Joe Marman (Athens, Ohio); 12 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
8. WILLIAM DOLPHUS "DOLPHUS" WATKINS, b. December 17, 1921, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 1, 1996, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. PAULINE STATTON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William Watkins II was born August 21, 1922 in Johnson County to Sarah Rice.
   According to his obituary, William Dolphus Watkins (age 74), son of the late William Dolphus and Sarah Rice Watkins, was a resident of New Lebanon, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born December 17, 1921 in West Van Lear, died November 1, 1996 in Veteran's Center Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and was buried in Memory Garden Cemetery in Dayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Samuel Lewis Watkins and Brother Watkins. He was survived by his wife, Pauline Statton Watkins; 1 daughter, Betty Lou Madewell; 1 sister, Mary Jo Mormon (of Athens, Ohio); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
9. RUBY WATKINS, b. August 8, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 28, 1975, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, buried in Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, m. HUEL D. RHEW.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Watkins was born August 8, 1923 in Johnson County to Sarah Rice.
   According to her obituary, Ruby Watkins Rhew (age 50), daughter of the late William D. and Sarah Rice Watkins, was associated with her husband in the operation of Rhew & Marshall Mobile Home Salyes in Graham, North Carolina. She was born in Johnson County, died October 28, 1975 at home in Graham, and was buried in Graham Memorial Gardens in Graham. She was survived by her husband, Huel D. Rhew; 4 daughters, Mrs. Rhonda Hughes (of Graham), Mrs. Sara Wilson (Burlington), Miss Pam Rhew (Graham), and Miss Gina Rhew (at home); 4 brothers, Gale Watkins (Athens, Ohio), Brother Watkins (West Van Lear), Sammie L. Watkins (Paintsville), and Dolphus Watkins (Dayton, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Jo Wolfe (Athens, Ohio), Mrs. Bertha Bayes (Dayton, Ohio), and Mrs. Gladys Blair (Jenkins). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

DONALD CARLOS RICE, son of MARY JANE RICE and PATRICK GREEN RICE, was born November 28, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 1, 1976 in Brevard County, Florida. He married CORA VANCE, daughter of WALTER VANCE and PRICY MAY, October 22, 1919 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. She was born April 17, 1900 in Pike County, Kentucky, and died September 9, 1991 in Brevard County, Florida.

Notes: Information on Don Rice can be found on page 315 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on Don Rice can also be found on page 474 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Cora Vance was the sister of James Vance.

According to his death certificate, Walter Vance died March 16, 1918 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, from "Carcinoma of Sigmoid." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birth date as October 6, 1857, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as William H. Vance (b. Virginia) and Sarah Ratliff (b. Virginia), the informant as William Vance of Chinville, and the burial place as Wurtland Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Pricy May Vance Parsons died October 26, 1952 in Raceland, Greenup County, Kentucky, from bronchopneumonia and congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Williamson, West Virginia, her birth date as December 24, 1865, her marital status as widowed, her parents as John H. May and Nancy Smith, the informant as C. E. Fisher, and the burial place as Vance Cemetery in Wertland, Kentucky.

When Don Carlos Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Garrison, Lewis County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a fireman for C & O Railroad in Covington, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born November 28, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Donald C. Rice (b. Johnson County, Kentucky, age 24) married Cora Vance (b. Pike County, Kentucky, age 21) on October 22, 1919 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Donald Carlos Rice was born November 28, 1893, and died June 1, 1976 in Brevard County at the age of 82.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cora V. Rice was born April 17, 1900, and died September 9, 1991. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Cora Vance Rice was born April 17, 1900, and died September 9, 1991 in Brevard County at the age of 91.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 88 (Lower Elkhorn) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 1 & 2, 1900), Walter Vance is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in October of 1857 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 18 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Pricy (wife, born in December of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 34), William H. (son, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), John H. (son, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Octava (daughter, born in April of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Thomas J. (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), James (son, born in April of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), David (son, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Carra (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Walter Vance is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Pricie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 42), Octava (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Thomas J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 122 (Covington) in Kenton County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Donald C. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #235, he's a locomotive fireman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 45-13 (Raceland) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Don C. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a locomotive engineer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), and James Vance (brother [in-law], single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37). They are living next to Cora's brother, David.

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 45-14 in (Raceland) Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Don C. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a fireman for that railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 38), and Robertia Vance (niece, single, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 18).

ELMER RICE, son of MARY JANE RICE and PATRICK GREEN RICE, was born March 2, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 23, 1970 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married ZOLA (unknown last name) about 1923. She was born July 17, 1905 in Kentucky, and died January 29, 1972 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on Elmer Rice can be found on page 315 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on Elmer Rice can also be found on page 474 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

When Elmer Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Garrison, Lewis County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a bookkeeper for Whitaker Glessner Company in Portsmouth, Ohio, that he was single, that he was living in Garrison, Kentucky, and that he was born March 2, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes, light brown hair, and was missing a leg.

When Elmer J. Rice's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a clerk working for Milner Hotel in Portsmouth, that the person who would always know his address was his wife, and that he was born March 2, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 204 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, a light brown complexion, and an artificial right leg.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elmer Rice was born March 2, 1895, and died in February of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Elmer J. Rice was born about 1896, and died February 23, 1970 in Southern Ohio Medical Center-Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County at the age of 74. He was married and living in Portsmouth at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Zola Rice was born July 17, 1905, and died in January of 1972. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Zola Rice was born about 1906, and died January 29, 1972 in Southern Ohio Medical Center-Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County at the age of 66. She was widowed and living in Portsmouth at the time of her death.

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 73-6 (Clay Township) in Scioto County Ohio (dated April 15, 1930), Elmer Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #341, he's a bookkeeper in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Zola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 25), Doris (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), and Joyce (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 6 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 73-30 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 13, 1940), Elmer Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a W.P.A. Super in a city building, born in Kentucky, he was living in Portsmouth in 1935, he has 2 years of college, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Zola (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 34), Doris (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Joyce (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), Joan (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), and Donald (son, born in Ohio, age 7).

The children of ELMER RICE and ZOLA (unknown last name) are:
1. DORIS RICE, b. 1925, Ohio.
2. JOYCE RICE, b. 1926, Ohio.
3. JOAN RICE, b. 1932, Ohio.
4. DONALD RICE, b. 1933, Ohio.

CLAY CLARK RICE, son of MARY JANE RICE and PATRICK GREEN RICE, was born November 14, 1898 in Kentucky, and died November 13, 1977 in Osceola County, Florida. He married HESTER (unknown last name), about 1922. She was born about 1898 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Clay Rice can be found on page 315 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on Clay Rice can also be found on page 474 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

When Clay C. Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for P. G. Rice in Garrison, Lewis County, that his closest relative was Mary J. Rice of Garrison, and that he was born November 14, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Clay Clark Rice was born November 14, 1898, and died November 13, 1977 in Osceola County at the age of 78.

According to Florida death record transcripts, there was a Hester Bruce Rice who was born February 26, 1898, and died December 6, 1984 in Osceola County, Florida, at the age of 86.

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Russell Cave) in Fayette County, Kentucky (dated February 4 & 5, 1920), Clay Rice is found as a partner in a tobacco farm and he's living in house #268. He's single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old.

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 68-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Clay C. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a helper with signal maintenance, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 32), and Patrick G. (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72.

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 59-25 (Covington) in Kenton County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Clay C. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a signal man for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he was living in Garrison, Lewis County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 42), Lucy Gordon (cousin, separated, born in Kentucky, she was living in Garrison in 1935, 8th grade education, age 21), and Ralph Gordon (cousin's son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

NANNIE MAY RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born March 3, 1927 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died January 9, 1981 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BENJAMIN SPARKS, son of ALLEN SPARKS and LAURA LEMASTER. He was born May 1, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 25, 1984 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Laura Lemaster's 2nd husband was Richard Roseberry.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nanie M. Rigsby was born March 3, 1927 in Morgan County to Sarah Smith.

According to her obituary, Nannie Rigsby Sparks (age 53), daughter of Frank and Sarah Smith Rigsby and a resident of Red Bush, was born March 3, 1927 in Johnson County, died January 9, 1981 in Prestonsburg, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. She was survived by her husband, Ben Sparks; 1 brother, Lee Rigsby; and 5 sisters, Maxie Rigsby (of Red Bush), Hazel Smith (Urbana, Ohio), Esther Adams (Elna, Kentucky), Lessie Cox (Ezel, Kentucky), and Etta Keaton (West Liberty). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nannie Sparks was born March 3, 1927, and died in February of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nannie M. Sparks died January 9, 1981 in Floyd County at the age of 53. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Ben Sparks (age 73), son of Allen and Laura Lemaster Sparks, was a retired farmer and a resident of Red Bush. He was born May 1, 1911 in Johnson County, died June 25, 1984 in V.A. Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Rigsby Sparks, on January 9, 1981. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Benjamin Sparks was born May 1, 1911, and died in June of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Benjamin L. Sparks died June 25, 1984 in Fayett County at the age of 73. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Alcorn) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 3 & 4, 1910), Allen Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 36), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Febia F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ulyses (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Rhoda V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Jessie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 24 & 26, 1920), Escom F. Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #198, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Winferd (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Jesse Sparks (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Benny Sparks (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Laura Sparks (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Richard Roseberry is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 56), Della (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 33), Liza (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31), John H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Hiram (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Walter (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Jessie Sparks (step-son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Bennie Sparks (step-son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

The child of NANNIE MAY RIGSBY and BENJAMIN SPARKS is:
1. DELBERT SPARKS.

(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

BERTHA FAIRCHILD, daughter of LAURA A. HITCHCOCK and EDWARD FAIRCHILD, was born October 18, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 14, 1986 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BRIGHAM DEWEY "DEWEY" SELVAGE, son of JOHN SELVAGE and MELISSA JANE TACKETT, about 1920. He was born April 15, 1898 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 6, 1981 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Dewey Selvage is listed as "Brigham" in the 1910 census.

Dewey Selvage was the brother of Myrtle Selvage.

When Dewey Selvage's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Denver, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "John Selvage (Father)" of Denver, and that he was born April 4, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had light brown eyes and dark-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Bertha Fairchild Selvage lived from October 18, 1903 to June 14, 1986, and was buried in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, and that Dewey Selvage lived from April 15, 1898 to July 6, 1981, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Bertha Fairchild Selvage (age 84), daughter of Ed and Laura Hitchcock Fairchild, was born October 18, 1901 in Johnson County, died June 14, 1986 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Selvage, in 1981. She was survived by 2 sons, Archie Selvage (of Staffordsville) and Fred Selvage (Staffordsville); 4 daughters, Barbara Merrill (Ft. Wayne, Indiana), Patricia Pelz (Ft. Wayne), Dixie Thompson (East Point), and Betty Tackett (Paintsville); 3 sisters, Arizona Ward (Ft. Wayne), Faye Porter (Ft. Wayne), and Tavia Fairchild (Paintsville); 26 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bertha Selvage was born October 18, 1903, and died in June of 1986. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bertha Selvage died June 14, 1986 in Floyd County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Dewey Selvage (age 83), son of John and Siss Selvage, was born April 15, 1898 in Staffordsville, died July 6, 1981 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Church Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Bertha Fairchild Selvage; 2 sons, Archie Selvage (of Staffordsville) and Fred Selvage (Staffordsville); 4 daughters, Betty Tackett (Staffordsville), Dixie Thompson (Nippa, Kentucky), Barbara Merrill (Ft. Wayne, Indiana), and Patricia Pelz (Ft. Wayne); 2 brothers, Add Selvage (West Van Lear) and Kellie Selvage (Ohio); 2 sisters, Myrtle Fairchild (Barnetts Creek) and Tava Ealey (Turner Branch); 28 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dewey Selvage was born March 15, 1899, and died in July of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dewey Selvage died July 6, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 83. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Dewey Selvage is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he does odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 26), Roberta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rebia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Archie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lorene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Dewey Selvage is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 37), Reba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Archie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Lorene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), Dewey Selvage is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., separated, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Dixie Rae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Barbara Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Fred C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

The children of BERTHA FAIRCHILD and DEWEY SELVAGE are:
1. ROBERTA SELVAGE, b. January 23, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 13, 1925, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roberta Selvage was born in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchild.
   According to her death certificate, Roberta Selvage died May 13, 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Broncho Pneumonia following a burn - accidental caught fire from open grate." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as November 11, 1921, her parents as Dewey Selvage (b. Kentucky) and Bertha Fairchild (b. Kentucky), the informant as Dewie [sic] Selvage of Paintsville, and the burial place as Paintsville.
2. REBA SELVAGE, b. June 27, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 25, 1977, Barberton, Summit County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ORVILLE HITCHCOCK, son of GEORGE HITCHCOCK and LOTTIE (unknown last name). He was b. March 1, 1921, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 21, 1966, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Reba Selvage Hitchcock (age 57), daughter of Dewey and Bertha Fairchild Selvage, was a resident of Manchester, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born June 27, 1919 in Johnson County, died January 25, 1977 in Barberton Citizens Hospital in Barberton, Ohio, and was buried in Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Hitchcock. In addition to her parents, she was survived by 2 sons, Thomas Hitchcock (of Manchester) and Charles E. Hitchcock (Staffordsville); 4 daughters, Virginia Herton (Manchester), Judy Hitchcock (Manchester), Barbra Hitchcock (Manchester), and Betty Tackett (Staffordsville); 2 brothers, Archie Selvage (Staffordsville) and Fred Selvage (Staffordsville); and 3 sisters, Dixie Thompson (Ft. Wayne, Indiana), Barbra Merill [sic] (Ft. Wayne), and Patricia Pelz (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to his obituary, Orville Hitchcock (age 45), son of Lottie Hitchcock Perkins and the late George Hitchcock; was a painter, a U.S. Army veteran, and a lifelong resident of Staffordsville. He was born March 1, 1921 in Staffordsville, died October 21, 1966 in Veterans Hospital in Louisville, and was buried in Melvin Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his mother, he was survived by his wife, Reba Selvage Hitchcock; 2 sons, Charles Hitchcock (of Staffordsville) and Tommy Hitchcock (Staffordsville); 2 daughters, Virginia Lee Hitchcock (Staffordsville) and Judy Darlene Hitchcock (Staffordsville); 1 brother, Vencil Hitchcock (Illinois); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Mildred Luczka (Youngstown, Ohio) and Mrs. Glora Ann Dunham (Columbus, Ohio) (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. ARCHIE SELVAGE, b. October 15, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 1990, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUTH MCKENZIE, daughter of DILLARD MCKENZIE and ANNA CASTLE. She was b. September 8, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 31, 1994, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Archie E. Selvage was born October 15, 1925 in Johnson County to Birtha Fairchild.
   According to his obituary, Archie Selvage (age 65), son of the late Dewey and Bertha Fairchild Selvage, was a self-employed carpenter and painter, and a World War II veteran. He was born October 15, 1925 in Johnson County, died in October of 1990, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 infant grandchildren. He was survived by his wife, Ruth McKenzie Selvage; 1 son, Ricky Selvage (of Staffordsville), 3 daughters, Lois Ratliff (Staffordsville), Carolyn Frazier (Staffordsville), and Sherry Love (Staffordsville); 4 sisters, Betty Merrill (Ft. Wayne, Indiana), Patricia Peltz (Ft. Wayne), Dixie Thompson (California), and Betty Tackett (Staffordsville); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.) According to her obituary, Ruth McKenzie Selvage (age 65), daughter of Dillard and Anna Castle McKenzie, was born September 8, 1928 in Johnson County, died August 31, 1994 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Selvage, on October 17, 1990; and 1 son, James Terry Selvage. She was survived by her mother; 1 son, Ricky Selvage (of Staffordsville), 3 daughters, Lois Ratliff (Staffordsville), Carolyn Frazier (Staffordsville), and Sherry Love (Staffordsville); 7 brothers, Edward McKenzie (Marion, Ohio), Ray McKenzie (Marion), Bill McKenzie (Marion), Marshall McKenzie (Marion), Danny McKenzie (Johnson County), Tim McKenzie (Johnson County), and Paul Douglas McKenzie (Johnson County); 3 sisters, Dorothy Fannin (Columbus, Ohio), Brenda Estep (Columbus), and Christine Bayes (Lexington, Kentucky); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. LORENE SELVAGE, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lora Selvage was born in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchild.
5. DIXIE RAE SELVAGE, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) THOMPSON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie R. Selvage was born in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchild.
6. WILLARD SELVAGE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willard Selvage was born in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchild.
7. BARBARA SUE SELVAGE, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MERRILL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara S. Selvage was born in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchilds.
8. FRED CARL SELVAGE, b. August 27, 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 29, 1990, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred Carl Selvage was born August 27, 1939 in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchild.
   According to his obituary, Fred C. Selvage (age 50), son of Dewey and Bertha Fairchild Selvage, was a general laborer. He was born August 27, 1937 in Johnson County, died May 29, 1990 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery. He was survived by 1 brother, Archie Selvage (of Staffordsville); and 4 sisters, Betty Tackett (Staffordsville), Barbara Merrill (Fort Wayne), Patricia Pelz (Fort Wayne), and Dixie Thompson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
9. BETTY JEAN SELVAGE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TACKETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty Jean Selvage was born in Johnson County to Bertha Fairchild.
10. PATRICIA SELVAGE, m. (unknown first name) PELZ.

ADAM CONLEY, son of DAVID CONLEY and NANCY CAROLINE VANDERPOOL, was born February 5, 1895 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and died July 17, 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married RACHEL OLIVER, daughter of JOHNNY OLIVER and WINNIE OLIVER. She was born February 22, 1896 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and died July 9, 1975 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

The children of ADAM CONLEY and RACHEL OLIVER are:
1. ORVILLE CONLEY, b. March 15, 1915, Peach Orchard, Breathitt County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1944.
   Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky", published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, Orville Conley was killed in World War II in Italy while crossing the Rapidor River. His body was never recovered.
2. EDWARD LEWIS CONLEY, b. April 16, 1916, Eldridge, Kentucky, m. HANNAH MAXINE KAZEE.
3. RUSSELL CONLEY, m. MARY HELEN HALE, daughter of BEN HALE and NANCY ANN RISNER.
4. (unnamed) CONLEY (stillborn).
5. JOHNNY CONLEY, m. OLA MAY WILLIAMS, daughter of ALBERT LONDON WILLIAMS and NORA ALICE HENSLEY.
   Notes: Ola May Williams was the sister of Irene M. Williams.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ola M. Williams was born in Letcher County to Nora Hensley.
6. ODA CONLEY, b. November 2, 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1979, m. BUB PATRICK, son of ROUSEAU PATRICK and ELIZABETH PRATER.
7. YEARDLEY CONLEY, m. OSCAR COLLINS.

SMITH PELPHREY, son of AMANDA A. CONLEY and JAMES MILTON PELPHREY, was born July 28, 1871 in Kentucky, died January 22, 1941 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McFaddin Family Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married DELILA MINERVA PICKLESIMER, daughter of NATHANIEL PICKLESIMER and ASCENTHA LUCINA SALYER, October 31, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1868 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married (2) SARAH ADAMS, daughter of HARDIN ADAMS and MARY JANE HALL, January 22, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 16, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 13, 1942 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McFaddin Family Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Smith Pelphrey can be found on page 321 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Sarah Adams was the sister of Daisy Adams, who married Darius McClellan Hampton son of Mathew Hampton and Mary "Polly" Gullett.

Sarah Adams obituary says that she was born in Johnson County but she was reportedly really born in Magoffin County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Smith Pelphrey (age 24) married Lila Minerva Picklesimer (age 25) on October 31, 1895 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Smith Pelphrey (2nd marriage, age 39) married Sarah Adams (age 26) on January 22, 1912 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Smith Pelphrey lived from July 28, 1871 to January 22, 1941, and was buried in McFaddin Family Cemetery in Paintsville, and that Sarah Pelphrey lived from September 16, 1878 to October 13, 1942, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Smith Pelphrey died January 22, 1941 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia and myocardial degeneration. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 28, 1871, his marital status as married, his wife as Sarah Adams (age 56), his occupation as carpenter and painter, his father as Milton Pelphrey (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Sarah Pelphrey of Paintsville, and the burial place as Mayo Cemetery.

According to his obituary, Smith Pelphrey (age 69), died from a heart attack on January 22, 1941 at home in East Paintsville, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery. He had no children. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Adams Pelphrey; and 3 brothers, John Pelphrey, M. A. Pelphrey, and Clark Pelphrey (all of West Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Smith Piephrey died January 22, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 69. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Adams Pelphrey died October 13, 1942 in Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from senile degeneration of the brain due to arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 16, 1878, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Smith Pelphrey, her parents as Hardin Adams (b. Kentucky) and Mary Jane Hall (b. Kentucky), the infomant as Mrs. Virginia Sherman of Paintsville, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to her obituary, Sarah Adams Pelphrey, daughter of the late Hard and Mary Jane Hall Adams, was born September 16, 1878 in Johnson County, died at home in East Paintsville on October 13, 1942 after an illness of several months, and was buried in the family lot in Mayo Cemetery. She had no children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Smith Pelphrey in January of 1941; and 1 brother, Wes Adams, 3 weeks prior. She was survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Tilda Harmon (of Paintsville), Mrs. Virginia Sherman (Paintsville), and Mrs. Gypsy Dills (Nippa, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah Pelphrey died October 13, 1942 in Johnson County at the age of 64. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 7 - Burning Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), Hardee Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), John (father, married, laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 70), Polly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Tilda F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Smith Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #332, he's a day laborer, born in June of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Delila (wife, born in February of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 2 children and neither is still living, age 31).

On page 54 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Hard Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #461, he's a farmer, born in February of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in March of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 7 are still living, age 46), Sarah (daughter, single, not working, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Daisey (daughter, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Wesley (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Gypsy (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Jennie (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Milton Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #166, his occupation is hard to read but part of it says that he sells produce, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 60), Smith (son, widowed, spoke inspector, born in Kentucky, age 38), Sarah M. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 32), and J. Milton Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Hardin Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 35 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 35 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 7 are still living, age 55), Sarah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Matilda Harmon [Matilda F. Adams Harmon] (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), Daisy Adams (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Wesley (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gypsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Alka Harmon (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Jennie Adams (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Smith Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a painter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 32, and he's 56 years old. Also listed is Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 47).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 58-1B (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Smith Pelphery is listed as the head of the household for house #251, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 56).

GRACE FAIRCHILD, daughter of LUCY J. HITCHCOCK and LEVI FAIRCHILD, was born November 23, 1910 in Kentucky, died October 22, 2000 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leo, Jackson County, Ohio. She married RAYMOND PRESTON, son of WINFIELD PRESTON and ELIZABETH DILLS, about 1929. He was born December 4, 1907 in Kentucky, died February 11, 1992 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leo, Jackson County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Joe Conley of Paintsville, Kentucky, "Gracie was scarred from a severe burn she received while starting a fire using gasoline."

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fannie M Preston was born May 11, 1912 in Johnson County to Lizzie Dills, and Elmer Preston was born March 5, 1914 in Johnson County to Lizzie Dills.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Grace Preston lived from November 23, 1910 to October 22, 2000, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Leo, Jackson County, Ohio, and that Raymond Preston lived from December 4, 1907 to February 11, 1992, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Grace Preston was born November 23, 1910, and died October 22, 2000. She received her Social Security card in 1968-1969 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Grace Fairchild Preston was born November 23, 1910 in Kentucky, and died October 22, 2000 in a long-term care facility in Jackson, Jackson County, at the age of 89. Her father's surname is listed as Fairchild, her mother's maiden name as Hitchcock, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Raymond Preston was born December 4, 1907, and died February 11, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Raymond Preston was born December 4, 1907 in Kentucky, and died February 11, 1992 in a long-term care facility in Jackson at the age of 84. His father's surname is listed as Preston, his mother's maiden name as Dills, and he was married at the time of his death.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 96 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Winfield Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 19), and Wray (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), Winfield Preston 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 36 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Raymon [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Clarice (son [sic], born in Kentucky, age 9), Fanny (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Vinie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Ray Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18). Raymond's parents are in house #216.

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 66-7 (Marion) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 18 & 19, 1940), Ray Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a salesman in a retail store, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County, Ohio, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 28), Anna May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alice Jeanette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Willma (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), and Betty (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2).

The children of GRACE FAIRCHILD and RAY PRESTON are:
1. ANNA MAY PRESTON, b. 1931, Kentucky.
2. ALICE JEANETTE PRESTON, b. 1933, Kentucky.
3. WILMA PRESTON, b. 1934, Ohio.
4. BETTY PRESTON, b. 1938, Ohio.

JOHN W. HITCHCOCK, son of CELIA ELLEN RICE and JAMES MILTON HITCHCOCK, was born August 23, 1888 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 19, 1944 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BEULAH MAE ADAMS, daughter of of HAYDEN ADAMS and NANCY S. "NANNIE" MCFADDIN, June 13, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born March 13, 1895 in Kentucky, died October 15, 1935 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 315 & 493 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Hitchcock (parents b. Johnson County, age 22) married Beulah Adams (parents b. Johnson County, age 17) on June 13, 1912 in Johnson County.

When John Hitchcock's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born August 23, 1888 in Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to his death certificate, John W. Hitchcock died September 19, 1944 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from coronary sclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 24, 1888, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Beulah Adams, his occupation as retired coal miner, his parents as Milton Hitchcock (b. Kentucky) and Celia Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Earl Messer of West Van Lear, and the burial place as West Van Lear.

According to his obituary, John Hitchcock, son of the late Milt and Celia Rice Hitchcock, was a former miner. He was born August 23, 1888 in Rockhouse Fork of Jennies Creek, and died September 19, 1944, following an illness of several months. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Adams Hitchcock, in October of 1935. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John W. Hitchcock died September 19, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 56. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Beulah Adams Hitchcock died October 15, 1935 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchial pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 13, 1895, her marital status as married, her husband as John Hitchcock, her parents as Hayden Adams (b. Kentucky) and Nanie McFadin [sic], the informant as John Hitchcock of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Buelah Hitchcock died October 15, 1935 in Johnson County at the age of 40. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 37 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), John Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #535, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Bulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Herschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), John Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a "bradisher" in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Beulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), Hershall (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Dennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Elvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 41 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), John Hitchock [sic] listed as the head of the household for house #367, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Elwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), John Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Douglas [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rogers (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Cecila (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 78).

The children of JOHN HITCHCOCK and BEULAH ADAMS are:
1. HERSHELL HITCHCOCK, b. 1913, Kentucky.
2. BEATRICE MARIE "MARIE" HITCHCOCK, b. June 22, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 4, 2005, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) EARL MESSER, m. (2) (unknown first name) CAUDILL.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Beatrice Marie Hitchcock Messer Caudill (age 90), daughter of the late John and Beulah Mae Adams Hitchcock, was born June 22, 1914 in Johnson County, died March 4, 2005 at home in West Van Lear, and was buried in Webb Family Cemetery in East Point. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Messer in 1967; 1 son, Charles Douglas Messer; and 1 daughter, Peggy Joyce Messer. She was survived by 1 son, Harold Dean Messer (of Austin, Texas); 3 daughters, Janet Earlene Demonbreun (West Van Lear), Carol Jean Wallen (West Van Lear), and Thelma Jewel Bywalec (Phoenix, Arizona); 4 brothers, Elmer Hitchcock (Oregon), Daniel Hitchcock (California), Fredrick Hitchcock (Florida), and John Hitchcock Jr. (Dayton, Ohio); 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. CLYDE HITCHCOCK, b. December 6, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde Hitchcock was born December 6, 1915 in Johnson County to Beulah Adams.
4. THELMA HITCHCOCK, b. February 6, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1983, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MELVIN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Hitchcock was born February 6, 1918 in Johnson County to Bulah Adams.
   According to her obituary, Thelma Hitchcock Melvin (age 65), daughter of John and Beulah Adams Hitchcock, was a retired nurse and a resident of Paintsville. She was born February 6, 1918 in Johnson County, died July 15, 1983 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by 6 brothers, Hershell Hitchcock (of Morganfield, Kentucky), Elmer Hitchcock (Brookings, Oregon), Daniel Hitchcock (Sunnyvale, California), Loren Hitchcock (Lebanon, Ohio), John Hitchcock (Lebanon, Ohio), and Frederick Hitchcock (Shreveport, Louisianna); and 1 sister, Marie Messer Caudill (West Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. ELMER E. HITCHCOCK, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer E. Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Bulah Adams.
6. IMOGENE HITCHCOCK, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Imogean Hitchcoch was born in Johnson County to Beula Adams.
7. DENNIS E. HITCHCOCK, b. November 8, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 19, 1935, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dennis E. Hitchcock was born November 8, 1923 in Johnson County to Beula Adams.
   According to his death certificate, Dennis Hitchcock died April 19, 1935 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bilateral broncho pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as 1924, his parents as John Hitchcock (b. Johnson County) and Beula Adams (b. Johnson County), the informant as Hershel Hitchcock of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear.
8. ELVIN LOREN HITCHCOCK, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elvin L. Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Beulah Adams.
9. JOHN HITCHCOCK JR., b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Bulah Adams.
10. DANIEL HITCHCOCK, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Daniel Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Julia Adams.
11. FREDERICK ROGER HITCHCOCK, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred R. Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Bula Adams.

WALTER S. HITCHCOCK, son of CELIA ELLEN RICE and JAMES MILTON HITCHCOCK, was born June 22, 1892 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 3, 1969 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married VIRGINIA MADGE "MADGE" RICE, daughter of JAMES ALBERT RICE and DOLLY VIRGINIA CRISLIP, August 27, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 7, 1895 in Kentucky, died October 2, 1961 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Walter Hitchcock can be found on page 493 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Walter Hitchcock (age 21) married Madge Rice (age 19) on August 27, 1914 in Johnson County.

When Walter Hitchcock's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born June 25, 1891 in Paintsville. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Walter Hitchcock lived from June 22, 1892 to April 3, 1969, and was buried in Plot K in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Madge Hitchcock lived from November 7, 1895 to October 2, 1961, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Hitchcock was born June 22, 1890, and died in April of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter Hitchcock died April 3, 1969 in Boyd County at the age of 76. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Madge Hitchcock died October 2, 1961 in Boyd County at the age of 65. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Walter Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #195 [hard to read], he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), and Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month).

On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Walter Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #551, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Evelyn (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 36-9 (Garrett) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Walter Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #25, 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 no formal education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 45), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 23), Evelyne (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

The children of WALTER HITCHCOCK and MADGE RICE are:
1. VIRGINIA C. HITCHCOCK, b. March 15, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia C. Hitchcock was born March 15, 1915 in Johnson County to Madge Rice.
2. MARY E. HITCHCOCK, b. December 1, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. Hitchcock was born December 1, 1914 [sic] in Johnson County to Madge Rice.
3. ERNESTINE EVELYN HITCHCOCK, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ernestine E. Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Madge Hitchcock.
4. ROBERT S. HITCHCOCK, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert S. Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Madge Rice.

GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE, son of SAMUEL RICE and PHOEBE HITCHCOCK, was born in October of 1832 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married (1) MARY EMILY RAMEY, daughter of JAMES RAMEY and (unknown), February 19, 1852 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1835 in Kentucky, and died before 1899. George Washington Rice married (2) CATHERINE "KATE" MELVIN, daughter of ANDREW MELVIN and MARIAM HESELTINE "BUB" RULE, October 7, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 21, 1870 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 26, 1949 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 454 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that George Wash Rice married Mary Emily Ramey, daughter of Judge Ramey, and that their children were Lidda Rice (married first to Green P. Salyer, second to a Litteral), William Jasper Rice (married Eloise McGuire, who died July 7, 1926), Cynthia Rice (married Wick Holbrook - live in Washington), Mollie Rice (married Elijah Goble), George Winton Rice (married Maggie Osborn), Bell Rice (married J. H. Gamble), James A. Rice (married Dollie Crislipp), Emma Rice (married J. B. Brown), and Louis Rice (married Louisa Akers). It also says that G. W. Rice also served in the Union Army during the Civil War.

James Ramey was reportedly James Stephen Ramey Sr., and a judge who was born in Washington County, Virginia, and died in Johnson County, Kentucky. His first wife was reportedly Mary Wheeler, whom he married February 14, 1818 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She reportedly died before 1926, as James reportedly married Elizabeth Coninger on January 26, 1926 in Floyd County. His third wife was reportedly Anna Hill.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Andrew Melvin married Marrum Heseltine Rule on January 1, 1860 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage records, George W. Rice (single, b. Floyd County, resident of Johnson County, age 20) married Mary E. Ramy (single, b. Floyd County, resident of Johnson County, age 16) on February 19, 1852 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George W. Rice (2nd marriage, age 67) married Catherine Melvin (age 33) on October 7, 1899 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Katherine Rice (2nd marriage) married D. H. Evans (2nd marriage, age 40) on February 3, 1910 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that a "Corpl. George W. Rice" was buried in Dye Family Cemetery "Off Rt 1092 at foot of Flat Gap Hill and Upper Franks Creek)," and that a Mary E. Rice lived from March 30, 1838-9 to July 2, 1898, and was buried in the same cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that George Washington Rice lived from October 4, 1831 to June 19, 1907, and was buried in Salyers Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. This couldn't be verified.

According to her death certificate, Catherine Melvin Rice died May 26, 1949 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cardiovascular renal disease, chronic rheumatic arthritis, senility, and hypertension. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Paintsville, her birth date as January 21, 1870, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Andrew Melvin and Bub Rule, the informant as Yancey Melvin, and the burial place as Town Cemetery in Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Catherine M. Rice died May 26, 1949 in Johnson County at the age of 79. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 91 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 30, 1850), James Remy [James Ramey] is listed as the head of the household for house #601, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Anna (born in Virginia, age 51), Elizabeth (not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 19), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 17), and Thomas W. (born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 92 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 12, 1860), G. W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #585, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Polly E. (born in Kentucky, age 25), Lydia S. (born in Kentucky, age 6), William J. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Cynthia E. (born in Kentucky, age 2). Mary's parents are in house #582.

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), George W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lydia S. (born in Kentucky, age 16), William J. (born in Kentucky, age 14), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary E. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Sarah M. B. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary E. (born in Kentucky, age 37), Cynthia E. (born in Kentucky, age 10), and James A. (born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Andrew Melvin [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mariam (born in Kentucky, age 32), Caroline (born in Kentucky, age 9), Ranlin L. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Jane (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Caterina (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), G. W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, age 45), George W. (son, engineer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Mollie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Sarah B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Rose E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Carrie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Sycamore) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Andrew M. Melvin is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Miriam H. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 42), Caroline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ranklin L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Kate (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Adison (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Washington Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a miller [hard to read], born in October of 1832 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 30), and Yaunsey [hard to read] (step-son, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Paintsville Ward 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), D. H. Evans is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 0 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, 2nd marriage, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 38), Yancy Melvin (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and A. D. Melvin (father-in-law, widowed, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 72).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Kate Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #99, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and she's 53 years old. Also listed are Robert Melvin (brother, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 46), and Jesse Melvin (brother, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 44). They're living next to Kate's son, Yance.

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Jess Melvin is listed as the head of the household for house #393, he's a concrete contractor, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Kate Melvin (sister, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60), and Bob Melvin (brother, single, laborer on a truck farm, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-1A (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Kate M. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #106, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, and she's 67 years old. Also listed are Andrew Melvin (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 57), and Robert Melvin (grandson, single, carpenter for the N.Y.A. workshop, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 21).

The children of GEORGE RICE and MARY RAMEY are:
1. LYDIA S. RICE, b. 1854, Kentucky, m. (1) GREEN P. SALYER, m. (2) (unknown first name) LITTERAL.
2. WILLIAM JASPER RICE, b. January 14, 1856, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELOISE MCGUIRE. She d. July 7, 1926.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, William J. Rice was born January 14, 1856 in Johnson County to George W. Rice and Mary E. Remy.
3. CYNTHIA E. RICE, b. June 16, 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WICK HOLBROOK.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Cinthy E. Rice was born June 16, 1858 in Johnson County to George W. Rice and Mary Remy.
4. GEORGE WINTON RICE, b. March 8, 1861, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAGGIE OSBORN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Geo. W. Rice was born March 8, 1861 in Johnson County to George W. Rice (b. Floyd County) and Mary E. Remy (b. Floyd County).
5. MARY E. RICE, b. 1864, Kentucky, m. ELIJAH GOBLE.
6. SARAH M. BELL RICE, b. 1866, Kentucky, m. J. H. GAMBLE.
7. JAMES ALBERT RICE, b. January 1870, Kentucky, d. September 2, 1940, Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DOLLY VIRGINIA CRISLIP.
8. ROSE EMMA RICE, b. 1872, Kentucky, m. J. B. BROWN.
9. CARRIE L. RICE, b. 1879, Kentucky.
10. LOUIS RICE, m. LOUISA AKERS.

JAMES ALBERT RICE, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE and MARY EMILY RAMEY, was born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, died September 2, 1940 in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married DOLLY VIRGINIA CRISLIP, daughter of ABRAHAM CRISLIP and MARTHA MCGINNIS, November 25, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in October of 1870 in Kentucky, and died September 7, 1958 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 454 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

According to his obituary, George B. Crislip (age 88), son of Abraham and Martha McGinnis Crislip, was born June 16, 1860 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died April 15, 1949 at home in Sitka, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Kerz, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his wife in September of 1948. He was survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters, Walter (of Galian, Ohio), Alpha (Catlettsburg), Georgia (Buchannon), Willia (Volga), Mrs. Virgie Doubledee (Wadsworth, Ohio), and Mrs. Ruby Spencer (Sitka, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Dolly Rice (Garrett, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, J. A. Rice (age 21) married Dollie V. Crislip (age 20) on November 25, 1891 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, James Albert Rice died September 2, 1940 in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from chronic myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 24, 1870, his marital status as divorced, his wife as Dollie V. Crislip (age 69), his occupation as retired sawyer, his parents as George W. Rice (b. Kentucky) and Mary Emily Ramey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Gaines Rice of Van Lear, Kentucky, and that burial place as Wittensville.

According to his obituary found on The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dolly V. Rice died September 7, 1958 in Floyd County at the age of 87. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1880), Abraham Crislip is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a preacher, born in Virginia, father born in Germany, mother born in Virginia, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Martha V. (born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 50), Edmond E. (son, born in Virginia, age 19), George B. (son, born in Ohio, age 17), Dollie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Alpheus (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Emma J. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 12).

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Albert J. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Dollie (wife, born in October of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 9 years, age 29), Maud (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Maj (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Minnie (daughter, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Barton (son, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Gary [Russell Gary] (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), James Albert Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's working in the lumber industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Dollie V. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 40), Maud A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Virginia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Minnie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Barton S. G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Russell G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dollie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Perry B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Dolly's brother, George.

On pages 20 & 21 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), J. A. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #201, he's a sawyer mechanic in a mill, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are B. S. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), R. G. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), J. A. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Perry (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Winfield Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #137 [hard to read], he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Dolly Rice (mother-in-law, divorced, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, age 47), and Gares Rice [hard to read] (brother-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Maud Daniels is listed as the head of the household for house #213, she's a food products agent, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 35 years old. Also listed are Dollie Rice (mother, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, age 59), Barton (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), and Perry B. (brother, single, medical assistant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 36-33 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Maud Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #50, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 46 years old. Also listed are Dolly Rice (mother, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 69), and Barton (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 41). They're living next to brother Perry.

The children of JAMES RICE and DOLLY CRISLIP are:
1. MAUDE ALICE RICE, b. August 1892, Kentucky, d. November 2, 1961, Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WINFIELD DANIELS. He was b. 1896, Kentucky, d. before 1930.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Maude Alice Rice Daniels (age 68), daughter of the late James Albert Rice and Dolly Virginia Crislip Rice, was a saleslady in Garrett, Kentucky. She died November 2, 1961 in Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin from a heart attack, and was buried in the family cemetery in Wittensville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfield Daniels. She was survived by 2 brothers, Perry Rice (of Garrett) and Barton Rice (Garrett); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Dolly Terry (Martin, Kentucky) and Mrs. Winnie Witten (Wittensville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
2. VIRGINIA MADGE "MADGE" RICE, b. November 7, 1895, Kentucky, d. October 2, 1961, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WALTER S. HITCHCOCK.
3. MINNIE EMILY RICE, b. October 1895, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WITTEN.
4. BARTON STONE GARDNER RICE, b. August 1897, Kentucky.
5. RUSSELL GARY RICE, b. February 1900, Kentucky.
6. JAMES ALBERT RICE JR., b. 1904, Kentucky.
7. DOLLY VICTOR RICE, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TERRY.
8. PERRY BAILEY RICE, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. MOLLIE (unknown last name).

DANIEL "SON" HITCHCOCK, son of CELIA ELLEN RICE and JAMES MILTON HITCHCOCK, was born August 4, 1894 in Kentucky, and died October 17, 1923 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married GERTRUDE PRESTON, daughter of CHARLES L. PRESTON and LOUELLA DANIEL, about 1917. She was born November 5, 1903 in Kentucky, and died February 18, 1981 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Gertrude Preston married (2) LUTHER E. TINSLEY, about 1924. He was born about 1902 in West Virginia. She married (3) CHARLES H. MEADOWS. He was born about 1886 in West Virginia.

Notes: Information on Daniel Hitchcock can be found on page 493 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Joe Conley of Paintsville, Kentucky: "Son died when he fell out of a chestnut tree. His sister Lucy kept a piece of his skull throughout her life."

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Charles L. Preston (age 26) married Louella Daniel (age 18) on November 8, 1898 in Johnson County. According to her death certificate, Louella Daniel Preston died May 18, 1927 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "chronic gastritis & intestinal inactivity following a surg. operation." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 27, 1882, her marital status as married, her parents as Dave Daniel (b. Kentucky) and Catherine Burton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Edgar Preston of Thealka, and the burial place as Mingo, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Thomas "Todd" Preston, son fo the late Charles and Louella Daniel Preston, had served 4 1/2 years in the U.S. Army, and was a disabled veteran. He was born January 11, 1916, died February 19, 1975 in a local hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Tutor Key. He was survived by his wife, Mae Daniel Preston; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ray Castle (of Tutor Key); 2 sisters, Arnetta Mosley (of Wayland, Kentucky) and Gertrude Meadows (Wayland); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his death certificate, Son Hitchock [sic] died October 17, 1923 in Paintville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Fracture skull with lacerations of brain due to fall out of a chestnut tree." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 4, 1894, his marital status as miner, his occupation as miner, his parents as J. M. Hitchock [sic] (b. Kentucky) and Cilia Rice (b. Kentucky), and the informant as J. M. Hitchock of Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Son Hitchock [sic] died October 17, 1923 in Johnson County at the age of 29.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gertrude Meadows was born November 5, 1893 [sic], and died in February of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior in 1977 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gertrude Meadows died February 18, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 77. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Charley Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Lou Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 27), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Gertrude (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Tom [sic] Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Girtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Arley (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to Gertrude's parents.

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 20-55 (Charleston) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 24, 1930), Luther E. Tinsley is listed as the head of the household for house #405, he's a road laborer, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, first married at age 22, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Gertrude (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 25), and Orville Hitchcock (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17 & 18, 1930), Milt J. Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #271, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Cela (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 67), and Arla Hitchcock (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 48 of the 1940 census for District 20-110 (Malden) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated June 19, 1940), Charles H. Meadows is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a chemical repair man, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Gertrude B. (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Campbell County, Michigan, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 33), and Orval C. Hitchcock (step-son, telegraph messenger, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Campbell County, Michigan, in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 18).

The children of SON HITCHCOCK and GERTRUDE PRESTON are:
1. MADALENE HITCHCOCK, b. June 3, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1918, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Madalene Hitchcock was born June 3, 1918 in Johnson County to Gertrude Preston.
   According to her death certificate, Madalene Hitchcock died July 5, 1918 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from meningitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as June 3, 1918, her parents as Son Hitchcock (b. Kentucky) and Gerta Preston (b. Johnson County, Kentucky), the informant as Chas. Preston of Thealka, and the burial place as Mingo, Kentucky.
2. ARLEY HITCHCOCK, b. October 19, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arleay R. Hitchcock was born October 19, 1919 in Johnson County to Girtrude Preston.
3. ORVAL C. HITCHCOCK, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arvil Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Gertrude Preston.

MALINDA CATHERINE BLAIR, daughter of NOBLE BLAIR and TALITHA STAMBAUGH, was born July 30, 1864 in Kentucky, died April 28, 1941 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of her headstone shows that Malinda C. Blair lived from July 30, 1865 to April 28, 1941, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear.

According to her death certificate, Malinda Blair died April 28, 1941 in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, from apoplexy caused by a ruptered cerebral blood vessel caused by hypertension and arteriosclorisis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 30, 1863, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Noble Blair (b. Kentucky) and Telitha Stambaugh (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lincoln Blair of Hager Hill, and the burial place as West Van Lear, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Malinda Catherine Blair (age 77), was born July 30, 1864, died April 28, 1941 at the Hager Hill home of her son, Lincoln Blair, following a stroke that she had had 2 weeks prior, and was buried in West Van Lear Cemetery. She was survived by 4 sons, Alonzo Blair (of West Van Lear), Lincoln Blair (Hager Hill), Dee Blair (Collista), and Eskell Blair (Galveston, Texas); 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Malinda Blair died April 28, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Malinda C. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #194, she's a farmer, single, born in July of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, and she's 36 years old. Also listed are Alonzo N. (son, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Lincoln G. (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Dennis D. (son, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Eskel B. (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Linda Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #88, she's not working, her marital status is blank, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, and she's 45 years old. Also listed are Dennis D. (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Eskel B. (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Alonzo Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a grocery merchant, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Don (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), James Monroe (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Elonzo Jr. [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Malinda C. Blair (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 56).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), Dennis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Malinda (mother, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65), Marry M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Anna L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Dennis N. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and James F. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 56 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Dennis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #504, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 44), Linda Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), Dennis Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Melinda (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 76).

The children of MALINDA BLAIR and (unknown) are:
1. ALONZO N. BLAIR, b. March 1, 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 31, 1955, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LAURA FRIEND, m. (2) ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK.
2. LINCOLN G. BLAIR, b. July 1888, Kentucky, m. CORA ADAMS, daughter of THOMAS M. ADAMS and MARY MAUD DEALE.
   Notes: Cora Adams was the sister of Lucy Adams and Ben Adams.
   According to his obituary, Lincoln Blair (age 79) was a retired carpenter and a resident of Hager Hill. He was born July 23, 1888 in Hager Hill, died February 1, 1967 in Methodist Hospital in Pikeville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Adams Blair. He was survived by 1 son, J. D. Blair (of Pikeville); and 1 grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to her obituary, Cora Adams Blair (age 75), daughter of the late Tom and Maude Spears Adams, wa a 40 year resident of West Van Lear at the time of her death. She was born August 11, 1889 in Johnson County, died April 7, 1965 in a local hospital, and wa buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Lincoln Blair; 1 son, J. D. Blair (of Pikeville); 1 brother, Bennie Adams (East Point); 3 sisters, Mrs. Pearly Stacy (Hyden, Kentucky), Mrs. Runa Burton (Narrows, West Virginia), and Mrs. Lucy Conley (Kingsport, Tennessee); 1 half-brother, Arthur Adams (Louisa, Kentucky); and 1 grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. DENNIS D. BLAIR, b. May 1891, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) MAY (unknown last name).
4. ESKELL B. BLAIR, b. May 1895, Kentucky.

ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK, daughter of CELIA ELLEN RICE and JAMES MILTON HITCHCOCK, was born September 18, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 16, 1964 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ALONZO N. BLAIR, son of MALINDA CATHERINE BLAIR and (unknown), about 1920. He was born March 1, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 31, 1955 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. Alonzo Blair married (1) LAURA FRIEND, son of EDMOND J. FRIEND and NANCY FLANNERY, about 1902. She was born January 13, 1883, died November 24, 1918, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Elizabeth Hitchcock can be found on page 493 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Laura Friend was the sister of Charles S. Friend, Naomi "Oma" Friend, and Elizabeth Friend.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstones shows that Elizabeth Hitchcock Blair lived from September 18, 1896 to April 16, 1964, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, that Alonzo N. Blair lived from March of 1883 to July 31, 1955, and was buried in the same cemetery, and that Laura Friend Blair lived from January 13, 1883 to November 24, 1918, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Lizzie Hitchcock Blair (age 67), daughter of the late Milt and Celia Rice Hitchcock, was born September 18, 1896 in Johnson County, died suddenly at home in West Van Lear on April 16, 1964, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonz Blair, on July 31, 1955. She was survived by 3 step-sons, James Blair (of Holden, West Virginia), Rudolph Blair (Springfield, Ohio), and Don Blair (Baltimore, Maryland); 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Lucy Combs (West Van Lear); 1 brother, Walter Hitchcock (Ashland); and 1 sister, Mrs. Ed Fairchilds (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Alonzo Blair (age 72), was a well known merchant in West Van Lear. He was born March 1, 1883 in Johnson County, died July 31, 1955 at home, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Laura Friend Blair, in 1918. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Hitchcock; 3 sons, Don J. Blair (Baltimore, Maryland), James M. Blair (Hewitt, West Virginia), and Rudolph Blair (Springfield, Ohio); 1 daughter, Mrs. Lucky Combs [sic] (West Van Lear); and 2 brothers, Lincoln Blair (Hager Hill) and Estill Blair (Charleston, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Laura Blair died November 24, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her age is listed as "about 28 yrs," her marital status as married, the informant as Alonzo Blair of West Van Lear, and the burial place as West Van Lear.

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Edward Friend is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a farmer, widowed, born in August of 1834 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (daughter, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 20), Eddie (daughter, born in April of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), and Laura (daughter, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Alonzo Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a stock trader, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 27), Don J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Roe (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to Laura's brother, Charles.

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Alonzo Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a grocery merchant, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Don (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), James Monroe (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Elonzo Jr. [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Malinda C. Blair (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 56).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Alonzo Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 37, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 33), Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Alonzo Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Alonzo Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 57 years old. Also listed is Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 44).

The children of ALONZO BLAIR and LAURA FRIEND are:
1. DON J. BLAIR, b. 1906, Kentucky.
2. JAMES MONROE BLAIR, b. 1908, Kentucky.
3. RUDOLPH BLAIR, b. 1910, Kentucky.
4. LUCY BLAIR, b. 1912, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COMBS.
5. MARIE BLAIR, b. November 23, 1913, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1913, England Hill, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marie Blair was born July 5, 1913 in Boyd County to Laura Friend.
   According to her death certificate, Marie Blair died November 23, 1913 in England Hill, Boyd County, Kentucky, from cerebral meningitis and acute rheumatic fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Boyd County, her birth date as July 5, 1913, her parents as Alonzo Blair (b. Johnson County) and Laura Friend (b. Floyd County), the informant as A. Blair of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Rice Cemetery in Johnson County.
6. ETHEL BLAIR, b. October 1, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel Blair was born October 1, 1914 in Johnson County to Laura Friend.
7. ALONZO BLAIR JR., b. October 30, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alonzo J. Blair was born October 30, 1915 in Johnson County to Laura Friend.

MAHALA EMALINE "MOLLIE" PICKLESIMER, daughter of MAHALA CONLEY and NATHANIEL PICKLESIMER, was born February 23, 1871 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 21, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pelphrey Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BENJAMIN F. PELPHREY, son of JAMES MILTON PELPHREY and ABBIE CAUDILL, October 1, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 22, 1869 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 6, 1934 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Mahala Picklesimer can be found on page 351 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, B. L. Pelphrey (age 21) married Moley E. Picklesimer (age 20) on October 1, 1891 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Mollie Emaline Pelphrey died October 21, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from aortic regurgitation due to rheumatism. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as February 23, 1869, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Nathienal Picklesimer and unknown, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], the informant as Clarence Pelphrey, and the burial place as Pelphrey Cemetery in Barnetts Creek.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mollie E. Pelphrey died October 21, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Benjamin Pelphrey died March 6, 1934 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from broncho pneumonia following a case of the flu. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 22, 1870, his marital status as married, his parents as James M. Pelphrey (b. Kentucky) and Abbie Caudill (b. Kentucky), the informant as Smith Pelphrey of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

According to his obituary, [In the Paintsville Herald on March 8, 1934] (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Benjamin Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in February of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Stella (daughter, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Lily (daughter, born in April of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Benjamin F. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Malie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 35), Lily (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), B. F. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Maly Emmiline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), and Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 13). They are living next to son, Jesse.

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14 & 15, 1930), Benjamin F. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 58), Clarence (son, divorced, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 22), Lillie Hitchcock (daughter, married, servant for a private family, born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 30), Mitchell Hitchcock (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Kenneth Hitchcock (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), and Estill Hitchcock (son-in-law, no occupation, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 40).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Emma Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #236, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 67 years old. She's living by herself.

The children of MOLLIE PICKLESIMER and BENJAMIN PELPHREY are:
1. STELLA PELPHREY, b. October 1891, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
2. LILLIE PELPHREY, b. April 1899, Kentucky, m. ESTILL HITCHCOCK.
3. JESSIE D. PELPHREY, b. August 6, 1901, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1943, Perry Township, Morrow County, Ohio, m. (1) ERIE BLAIR, m. (2) VERSA (unknown last name).
4. CLARENCE PELPHREY, b. May 10, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1960, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CORDIE L. MAY, m. (2) EVA SPEARS.