Dayton Staley reportedly died in Wayne County, West Virginia.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Jno. [John] Franklin Kelley was born November 9, 1870 in Hamilton, Lawrence County, to Luke Kelley and Annie Wro, and James Kelley was born April 27, 1873 in Lawrence County to Luke Kelley and Anna Wro.

Mary Cyrus' maiden name was determined by finding her son Lindsey's West Virginia death record transcript (1874-1971). Her middle name was reportedly Frances.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Lindsey B. Staley, son of William H. Staley and Mary Cyrus, died June 12, 1971 in Wayne County.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, William H. Kelly, son of Luke Kelly and Annie Rowe, was born February 2, 1883 in Perry Township, Lawrence County.

When Dayton Henry Staley's World War I draft registration card was filled out in Wayne County, West Virginia, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Kenova, West Virginia, that he was married, and that he was born November 1, 1892 in Kenova. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and "leight" colored hair.

When Hans William Kelley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, he stated that he was working for Minter Homes Corporation in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, that the person who would always know his address was Ethel Kelley, and that he was born February 22, 1882 in Deering, Ohio. He was found to be 5 feet 7 inches tall, he weighed 150 pounds, and he had brown eyes, gray hair (and balding), and a ruddy complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ethel Akers Staley lived from 1892 to 1951, and was buried in Cyrus Cemetery in Prichard, Wayne County, West Virginia, and that Dayton H. Staley lived from 1891 to 1920, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Ethyl A. Akers Kelly died June 12, 1951 in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, from some kind of problem with the brain [hard to read] and arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as June 5, 1892, her marital status as widowed, her occupation as school teacher, her parents as John C. Akers and Lou S. Davis, the informant as Hobart Akers, and the burial place as Cyrus Cemetery.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Ethyl Akers Kelly was born about 1892, and died June 12, 1951 in Huntington, Cabell County, at the age of 59. Her father's name is listed as John C. Akers, her mother's as Lou S. Davis, she was a school teacher and widowed at the time of her death.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, William H. Kelly was born about 1882, and died March 22, 1947 in Wayne County at the age of 65 years and 1 month. His father's name is listed as Luke Kelly, his wife's as Ethel Kelly, and he was married at the time of his death.

On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 95 (Perry Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated June 14, 1880), Luke Keley is listed as the head of the household for house #186, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Virginia, and he's 39 yaers old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 39), Mary E. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), Isaac (son, born in Ohio, age 12), John F. (son, born in Ohio, age 9), and James M. (son, born in Ohio, age 7).

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 110 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated June 25, 1900), William Staley is listed as the head of the household for house #538, he's a farmer, born in May of 1850 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 29 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (wife, born in January of 1854 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 29 years, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 46), Lindsey (son, single, merchant, born in December of 1874 in West Virginia, age 25), Millerd (son, single, merchant, born in January of 1877 in West Virginia, age 23), Lizzie (daughter, born in March of 1881 in West Virginia, age 19), Ralph (son, born in March of 1883 in West Virginia, age 17), Annie (daughter, born in November of 1885 in West Virginia, age 14), Cleveland (son, born in October of 1888 in West Virginia, age 11), Dayton (son, born in November of 1891 in West Virginia, age 8), and Maree (daughter, born in January of 1895 in West Virginia, age 5).

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 80 (Upper Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated June 18, 1900), Luke Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a farmer, born in June of 1840 in Ohio, parents born in Virginia, married for 36 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in November of 1838 in Ohio, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 61), James (son, single, day laborer, born in April of 1873 in Ohio, age 27), and William H. (son, born in February of 1883 in Ohio, age 17).

On pages 27 & 28 of the 1910 census for District 186 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated May 9, 1910), Wm. H. Staley Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a farmer, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 39 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (wife, born in West Virginia, father born in North Carolina, mother born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 55), Cleveland (son, marital status not listed, brakeman for the railroad, born in West Virginia, age 21), Henry Daton (son, operates an oiler machine, born in West Virginia, age 18), and Marie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 15).

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 97 (Upper Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated June 23 - 25, 1910), Anna Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #180, she's widowed, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and she's 71 years old. Also listed is Hance (son, widowed, laborer in a saw mill, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 27).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 154 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 7, 1920), Dayton H. Staley is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Ethel A. (wife, teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27). Dayton's widowed father, who's listed as Henry Staley, is in house #80, which is Dayton's brother Ralph's home.

On page 36 of the 1920 census for District 111 (Coal Grove) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated January 28, 1920), Anna Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #364, she's widowed, born in Ohio, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, and she's 82 years old. Also listed is Hans (son, single, lumber inspector in a lumber mill, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 36).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 50-9 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 17, 1930), William H. Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a lumberman in the woods, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 45, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Ethel (wife, school teacher, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, first married at 36, age 37), and Martin Coffman (boarder, single, farm laborer, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 53).

MELDA V. KENNARD, daughter of FLORENCE "DUTCH" CONLEY and WILLIAM FRANKLIN KENNARD, was born June 25, 1908 in Kentucky, died August 14, 1998, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM J. BURCHWELL, son of JESSE BURCHWELL and MINTA BURCHETT, about 1929. He was born September 10, 1907 in Kentucky, died September 21, 1979 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Melda Kennard can be found on page 528 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Jesse Burchwell (age 75), son of the late James and Emma Akers Burchwell, was born November 5, 1875 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 4, 1951 at home in West Van Lear from a heart attack, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mintie Burchett Burchwell; 3 sons, William J. Burchwell (of Seco, Kentucky [Letcher County]), Cecil H. Burchwell (Dayton, Ohio), and Quentin Burchwell (West Van Lear); 2 daughters, Mrs. Essie Hall (Paintvsille) and Miss Jewell Burchwell (West Van Lear); and 1 sister, Mrs. Louisa David (Muncie, Indiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Mintia Burchett Burchwell (age 74), daughter of the late William J. and Florence Witten Burchett, was born January 23, 1886 in Johnson County, died June 13, 1960 in Prestonsburg General Hospital, following an extended illness, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Burchwell, March 4, 1951. She was survived by 3 sons, William J. Burchwell (of Seco), Cecil H. Burchwell (Dayton, Ohio), and Quentin Burchwell (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Miss Jewell Burchwell (Paintsville) and Mrs. Elsie Wells (Paintsville); 2 brothers, Ham Burchett (Stambaugh, Kentucky) and Eddie Burchett (Stambaugh); 6 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Stambaugh, Mrs. Martha Jane Bayes, Mrs. Charlie Kazee, Mrs. Artie Short, Mrs. Walter Castle, and Mrs. Hobart Stambaugh (all of Stambaugh); her step-mother, Mrs. Melissa Burchwell; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Melda Kennard Burchwell lived from 1908 to 1998, and was buried in Tower B in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that William J. Burchwell lived from 1907 to 1979, and was buried in the same place.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Melda K. Burchwell was born June 25, 1908 and died August 14, 1998. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Lapeer, Lapeer County Michigan.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Melda K. Burchwell died August 14, 1998 in Ashland, Boyd County, at the age of 90. She was living in Michigan at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Michigan and was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Burchwell was born September 10, 1907, and died in September of 1979. 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, William J. Burchwell died September 21, 1979 in Greenup County at the age of 72. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 67 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), Jesse Birchwell is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), William J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Essie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16 months).

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1920 census for District 35 (East Point) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Jesse Burchwell is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), William J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Essa B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lockie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Cecil H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 73-10 (Harrison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), William Birchwell is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a laborer in a steelmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Melda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 67-2 in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), William Burchwell is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a night watchman in a commissary, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Milda (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 31), Bonita J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10), William Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of MELDA KENNARD and WILLIAM BURCHWELL are:
1. BONITA J. BURCHWELL, b. 1930, Ohio.
2. WILLIAM W. BURCHWELL, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy W. Burchwell was born in Letcher County to Melda Kenard.
3. JAMES BURCHWELL, b. 1939, Kentucky.
4. JESSE F. BURCHWELL, b. Letcher County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jesse F. Burchwell was born in Letcher County to Melda Kennard.

RUSSELL C. KENNARD, son of FLORENCE "DUTCH" CONLEY and WILLIAM FRANKLIN KENNARD, was born May 29, 1911 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died October 29, 1973 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kennard Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married DORA M. "MOLLIE" COLDIRON, daughter of CHARLEY COLDIRON and CARRIE GULLETT, November 11, 1933 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born December 19, 1913 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 23, 2008 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kennard Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky

Notes: Carrie Gullett was the sister of Wade Gullett.

According to his death certificate, Charley Coldiron died November 22, 1914 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, when he was "accidental stick by Rolliing log.". Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 29, his marital status as married, his father as [no first name] Coldiron (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Joseph (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wade Gulett [Carrie's brother], and the burial place as Bloomington.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell Kennaird was born May 29, 1911 in Morgan County to Florence Conley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dora M. Coldiron was born December 19, 1913 in Magoffin County to Carrie Gullett.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wallie B. Pack was born September 11, 1918 in Morgan County to Carrie Gullett.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Russell Kennard married Mollie Coldiron on November 11, 1933 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Russell and Mollie Kennard were both buried in Kennard Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, although no photos of their headstones are provided. The dates that it has for Russell - January 9, 1914 to September 13, 1973 - are wrong.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Russell Kennard was born May 29, 1911, and died in October of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Russell C. Kennard died October 29, 1973 in Boyd County at the age of 62.

According to her obituary found online:

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 77-6 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Rennie Pack is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 40), Walter (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 22), Wallie E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mollie Coldiron (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 88-18 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), R. C. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #158, 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 28 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 26), and Margett N. Kennard (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of RUSSELL KENNARD and MOLLIE COLDIRON are:
1. MARGARET N. KENNARD, b. 1935, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margarett N. Kennard was born in Magoffin County to Mollie Coldiron.
2. BARBARA S. KENNARD, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara S. Kennard was born in Morgan County to Mollie Coldiron.
3. SARAH F. KENNARD, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah F. Kennard was born in Morgan County to Mollie Coldiron.

RISSA A. CONLEY, daughter of ANDREW JACKSON CONLEY and LUCRETIA PATRICK, was born in April of 1880 in Florress, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died December 26, 1946 in Ohio. She married ULYSSES S. GRANT "GRANT" MCGUIRE, son of STEWART N. MCGUIRE and SUSAN KILGORE, January 16, 1897 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born May 13, 1874 in Elam, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Stewart N. McGuire was the brother of William H. McGuire.

Grant McGuire reportedly died January 21, 1953 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

According to his death certificate, Steward McGuire died November 28, 1923 in Malone, Morgan County, Kentucky, from Brights disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 20, 1837, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Elijah McGuire (b. Kentucky) and Gillie A. Nickell [Sarah Ann "Sally" Nickell] (b. Kentucky), the informant as Cox McGuire of West Liberty, and the burial place as South Fork.

According to her death certificate, Susan Kilgore McGuire died March 13, 1937 in Malone, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Senile Pneumonia following an attack of 'Flu.'" Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as March 21, 1852, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Stuart McGuire, her parents as John Kilgore (b. Morgan County) and Almedia Haney (b. Morgan County), the informant as Clay McGuire of Malone, and the burial place as South Fork Cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth records, U. S. McGuire was born May 13, 1874 in Morgan County to Stewart N. McGuire (b. Morgan County) and Susan Killgore (b. Morgan County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Rissie Conley married U. S. McGuire on January 16, 1897 in Morgan County.

When Ulisses Grant McGuire's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Matthew, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Rissie McGuire wife of Matthew, Morgan County, and that he was born May 13, 1974. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rissie Mcguire died December 26, 1946.

On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 84 (Red River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), S. N. Mcguire is listed as the head as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Ulissus G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Christopher C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Henry C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 74 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Grant Mcguire is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in May of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Rissa A. (wife, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Willie E. (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Myrtle (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months). Grant's parents are in house #83.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 148 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Grant McGuire is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 29), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). Also under the same roof but listed as a separate family are Ernest Elam (head of his family, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, age 23), and Sarah Elam (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, no children, age 19).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 204 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Grant McGuire is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Rissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Edgar (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Morian (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 10-17 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Ulyses G. McGuire is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a janitor in a public school, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Rissie A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 50), Edgar (son, married, manager of a grocery store, born in Kentucky, first married at 28, age 32), Chester (son, single, laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, age 25), and Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 20-48 (Charleston) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1930), Edgar McGuire is listed as the head of the household for house #125, he's the manager of a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ruby (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 26), Alice J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), Freda M. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 4 months), Marion McGuire (brother, married, clerk in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19), and Virginia McGuire (sister-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18).

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 1-2 (Brush Creek) in Adams County, Ohio (dated May 8, 1940), Grant E. McGuire is listed as the head of the household for house #221, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 65 years old [the "6" is hidden by an ink spot]. Also listed is Orrise A. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 60).

The children of RISSA CONLEY and GRANT MCGUIRE are:
1. WILLIE EDGAR "EDGAR" MCGUIRE, b. October 19, 1897, Kentucky, d. December 1, 1969, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, buried in Mayview, Champaign County, Illinois, m. RUBY O. STEWART.
2. STELLA MYRTLE "MYRTLE" MCGUIRE, b. March 1900, Kentucky, m. LLOYD MCGUIRE.
3. OLLIE MCGUIRE, b. January 2, 1902, Kentucky, d. March 21, 1971, Pebworth, Owsley County, Kentucky, m. ORA CAUDILL.
4. CHESTER MCGUIRE, b. 1905, Kentucky.
5. PEARL SUSAN MCGUIRE, b. May 13, 1906, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1997, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, buried in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, m. JAMES EDGAR MCKINLEY COOPER.
6. MARION MCGUIRE, b. June 2, 1910, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 1974, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida, m. VIRGINIA SKEENS.
7. GLADYS MARIE MCGUIRE, b. November 13, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) STIVERS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys M. McGuire was born November 13, 1917 in Morgan County to Ricie Mcgy.

(This information comes from Susanne Kruge Ingram and other sources)

LENA KATHERINE "KATE" BLANKENSHIP, daughter of LAURA A. CONLEY and SHERMAN BLANKENSHIP, was born November 11, 1890 in Kentucky, died June 22, 1968 in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married RAYMOND WELLS, son of WILLIAM L. WELLS and NANCY ANN YOCUM, November 26, 1910. He was born August 15, 1890 in Menifee County, Kentucky, died February 8, 1962 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Nancy Ann Yocum Wells died November 24, 1914 in Menifee County, Kentucky, form "Follicular Tonsalits." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as June 9, 1873, her marital status as married, her parents as John Yocum (b. Virginia) and Polly Trimble (b. Menifee County, Kentucky), the informant as Wm. L. Wells of Scranton, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denniston, Kentucky.

When Raymond Wells' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Menifee County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer with a "wife 2 children one Bro" living in Scranton, Kentucky, and that he was born August 15, 1890 in Menifee County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Katherine Wells lived from November 11, 1890 to June 22, 1968, and was buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Raymond Wells lived from August 15, 1890 to February 8, 1962, and was buried in the same cemetery. Their headstone is also engraved with their marriage date.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Kathrne B. Wells died June 22, 1968 inj Montgomery County at the age of 77. She was living in Menifee County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Raymond Wells died February 8, 1962 in Fayette County at the age of 71. He was living in Menifee County at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1900), Kate Blankenship found living in the home of a Helton family. Lee Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in January of 1844 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 29 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Jane [Elam] (wife, born in May of 1847 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 29 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 53), Silas M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in January of 1875 in Kentucky, age 25), Willie A. (son, born in July of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), and Kate Blankenship (lodger, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 61 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), William L. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a day laborer, born in October of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Nancy A. (wife, born in June of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 26), Raymond (son, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Toney (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Lizzie E. (daughter, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Mary E. (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 124 (Beaver) in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), there is a Lena Blankenship that is probably the the Lena being researched here. Farmer [Fanner?] Sarrell is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lynn A. [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Eddy M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Blanchie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Lena Blankenship (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 124 (Beaver) in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), William L. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Nancy A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 36), Ramond (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Toney (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lizzy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Olney (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 177 (Civil District 3) in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Raymond Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Cathrine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Milbred [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and William (father, widowed, house carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 83-3 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Raymond Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Katherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 39), and Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 83-3 in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Raymond Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Lena K. (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 48), Mildred (daughter, single, clerk in a retail store, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), and Rodney (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

The children of KATE BLANKENSHIP and RAYMOND WELLS are:
1. CARL WELLS, b. May 10, 1914, Menifee County, Kentucky, d. August 21, 1928, Menifee County, Kentucky, buried in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Carl Wells died August 21, 1928 in Menifee County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as May 10, 1914, and his parents as Raymond Wells (b. Kentucky) and Kate Blankenship (b. Kentucky).
2. ETTA MILDRED WELLS, b. July 31, 1915, Menifee County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ette M. Wells was born July 31, 1915 in Menifee County to Kate Blankenship.
3. RODNEY D. WELLS, b. 1931, Menifee County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rodney D. Wells was born in Menifee County to Katherine Blankenship.

ROLLIE CONLEY, son of HARLEN C. CONLEY and ANNIE E. STAMP, was born March 9, 1899 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, died August 5, 1938 in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, and was buried by prison officials. He married DAMIE FRANCES CASSITY, daughter of JOHN W. CASSITY and MARTH SISSIE DEHART, August 8, 1920 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in June of 1897 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Martha S. Dehart Cassity died June 13, 1930 in Wrigley, Morgan County, Kentucky, from spinal congestion. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wrigley, her birth date as December 25, 1930 [mistake], her age as 53 years 5 months, her marital status as married, her husband as John Cassity, her parents as Johaway Dehart (b. Kentucky) and Martha Cassity (b. Kentucky), the informant as John Cassity of Wrigley, and the burial place as Craney Cemetery.

When Rollie Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner for the Clearfield Coal Co. in Loveland, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Harlan Conley of Blairs Mills, Morgan County, and that he was born March 9, 1899. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and dark colored hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Rollie Conley married Frances Casity on August 8, 1920 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Rollie Conley died August 5, 1938 in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, when he was shot while trying to escape a prison farm. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as West Liberty, Kentucky, his birth date as March 9, 1899, his marital status as divorced, his occupation as laborer, and his father as H.C. Conley of Kentucky. According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rollie Conley died August 5, 1938 in Oldham County at the age of 39.

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), John W. Cassity is listed as the head of the household for house #255, he's a farmer, born in April of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Martha S. (wife, born in December of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), Damy F. (daughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Elizabeth (daughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 153 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), John Cassity is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Cissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 35), Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Quentin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ottis (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 209 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), John W. Cassity is listed as the head of the household for house #206, he's a merchant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Martha S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Frances (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Quentin (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Otis (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lona D. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 37-6 (Frankfort) in Franklin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Rollie Conley is found doing time in the Kentucky State Reformatory, he's divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 88-14 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), John W. Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Damie [Damie Cassity Hunt - a different Damie Cassity] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 53), Noah V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Freda M. Conley (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 10-28 (Condit Township) in Champaign County, Illinois (dated April 12, 1940), Lou Crowley is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Illinois, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Syntha A. (wife, born in Illinois, 1 year of high school, age 56), C. Louise (daughter, born in Illinois, 2 years of college, age 19), and Marvin Conley (hired man, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Piatt County, Illinois, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 16).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 74-5 (Blue Ridge) in Piatt County, llinois (dated June 14, 1940), Harlan Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #150, 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 73 years old. Also listed are Anny (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 60), Newton (son, born in Illinois, age 15), and Sylvester Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 14).

The children of ROLLIE CONLEY and DAMIE CASSITY are:
1. FREDA M. CONLEY, b. 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Freda M. Conley was born in Morgan County to Dannie Casity.
2. MARVIN C. CONLEY, b. 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin C. Conley was born in Morgan County to Danie Cassity.
3. SYLVESTER CONLEY, b. 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sylvester Conley was born in Morgan County to Damnie Cassity.

DRUCILLA BLANTON, daughter of WILLIAM EMERSON BLANTON and ELIZABETH PACE, was born about 1864 in Kentucky, and died in 1933 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES MARTIN BLANTON, son of WILLIAM A. BLANTON and DELILAH RICE, about 1890. He was born April 23, 1873 in Kentucky, died February 10, 1941 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: James Martin Blanton married a lady by the name of Louise Jackson after Drucilla died.

According to her death certificate, Drucilla Blanton died November 16, 1933 in Leander from nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as October 12, 1863, her marital status as married, her husband as J. M. Blanton, her parents as Bill Blanton (b. Harland County, Kentucky) and Elzabeth Pace (b. McGoffin County, Kentucky), and the informant as Sherman Blanton of Swamp Branch.

According to his death certificate, James M. Blanton died February 10, 1941 in rural Johnson County from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 23, 1873, his marital status as married, his wife as Louise Jackson (age "about 35), his occupation as farmer, his parents as William A. Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Delilah Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as Callie Blanton of Swamp Branch, and the burial place as Swamp Branch.

According to his obituary, James M. "Mart" Blanton (age 67), "was enroute to Paintsville but stopped along the way to chat with a crowd of WPA workers. While talking with the workers he fell to the ground and soon expired." He was buried in the family cemetery on Greasy Fork of Jennie's Creek. He was survived "by his widow and a number of children." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 38 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Martin Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #327, he's a farmer, born in April of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Drusilla (wife, born in October of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 36), William S. (son, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Callia S. (son, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Jonia E. (daughter, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Lilly (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Martin Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Drucilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 47), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Calla (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jonie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Manda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), James M. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a timberman in the logwoods industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Drucilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 56), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lillie Blanton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Arnold Blanton (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months). James parents are in house #99.

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), J. M. Blenton is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Drucilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 66), and William Blanton (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 84). They are living next to daughter Jonie.

The children of DRUCILLA BLANTON and MARTIN BLANTON are:
1. WILLIAM SHERMAN BLANTON, b. February 26, 1890, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1958, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MERVA O. LEMASTER.
2. CALLIE S. BLANTON, b. January 19, 1892, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 14, 1978, Prestonsburg, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALTA M. LEMASTER.
3. JONIE ELLEN "SIS" BLANTON, b. September 1895, Kentucky, m. LONNY H. LEMASTER.
4. LILLIE BLANTON, b. March 8, 1898, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1991, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, buried in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio, m. CLIFFORD BLANTON.
5. AMANDA BLANTON, b. January 24, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1986, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELZIE CLICK.

BRITTANY PAULINE JEFFRIES, daughter of KELLY DAWN CONLEY and MICHAEL JEFFRIES, married BRANDON RICHARD HICKS.

The children of BRITTANY JEFFRIES and BRANDON HICKS are:
1. NATALIE DAWN-MARIE HICKS.
2. HARPER CHRISTINE HICKS.
3. AXLE RICHARD HICKS.

VERSIE OLLIE WILLIAMS, daughter of MARY ETTA "ETTA" CONLEY and GEORGE WASHINGTON WILLIAMS, was born March 7, 1907 in Kentucky, and died September 3, 1992 in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky. She married ROY WILLIAMSON, son of GEORGE WILLIAMSON and ARMINTA COPLEY, about 1927. He was born June 12, 1906 in Kentucky, and died January 29, 1979 in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 532 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her death certificate, Arminta Copley Williamson died March 20, 1914 in Eden, Martin County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the lungs. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as West Virginia, her birth date as September 20, 1865, her marital status as married, her parents as Harrison Copley (b. West Virginia) and Angeline Ward (b. Kentucky), the informant as Benton Copley of Millet, West Virginia, and the burial place as Williamson Cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Versie Williamson was born March 7, 1907, and died September 3, 1992. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Versie W. Williamson died September 3, 1992 in Georgetown, Scott County, at the age of 85. She was living in Scott County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roy Williamson was born June 12, 1906, and died in January of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in North Carolina or Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Roy Williamson died January 29, 1979 in Scott County at the age of 72. He was living in Scott County at the time of his death.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 115 (Eden) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), George Williamson is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 44), Albert (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Addy (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Blanch (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Julius (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ferrel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Monshia (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 81 (Eden) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), L. J. Mills is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a laborer in a lumber camp, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Adia (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in West Virginia, age 33), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ballard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 6 months), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), Ramon (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), Lacy (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months), Hubert Williamson (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Manassa (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Ray (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 30-5 (Lee) in Mingo County, West Virginia (dated April 3, 1930), Roy Williamson is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Versie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), Avonell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Audra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 30-8 (Lee) in Mingo County, West Virginia (dated April 6, 1940), Roy Williamson is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a laborer in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Versia (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 33), Avonell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Audrey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Russell (son, born in West Virginia, age 9), Dorothy (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 7), Norma L. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 5), and Carlon (son, born in West Virginia, age 1).

The children of VERSIE WILLIAMS and ROY WILLIAMSON are:
1. AVONELL WILLIAMSON, b. 1927, Pike County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Avonell Williamson was born in Pike County to Versie Williams.
2. AUDREY E. WILLIAMSON, b. 1929, Pike County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audra E. Williamson was born in Pike County to Versie Williams.
3. RUSSELL WILLIAMSON, b. 1931, West Virginia.
4. DOROTHY WILLIAMSON, b. 1933, West Virginia.
5. NORMA L. WILLIAMSON, b. 1935, West Virginia.
6. CARLON WILLIAMSON, b. 1939, West Virginia.

EMILY DORCAS "EMMA" CONLEY, daughter of LINDSEY CONLEY and MARTHA H. MAY, was born July 30, 1892 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 9, 1973 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) FRANK CARROLL KILLIN, son of WILLIAM WELLINGTON KILLIN and MARY F. MOORE, about 1910. He was born November 6, 1884 in Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (2) JASON R. "JAY" CROSSEN, son of JOHN W. CROSSEN and (unknown). He was born August 22, 1901 in West Virginia, died January 9, 1972 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Frank Carroll Killin was the brother of Emma Blanche Killin.

According to his death certificate, William Wellington Killin died August 2, 1930 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from cirrhosis of the liver. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Brown County, Ohio, his birth date as August 17, 1845, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as stone mason, his father as James Killin (b. Ohio), his mother's maiden name as "Don't Know," the informant as James Killin of Memphis, Tennessee, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Mary F. Moore Killin died October 7, 1924 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from valvular heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Adams Co., Ohio, her birth date as May 16, 1844, her marital status as married, Her parents as James Moore (b. Pennsylvania) and Caroline Kellen (b. Adams County, Ohio), the informant as James Killin of Catlettsburg, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg.

When Frank Carrol Killin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a painter working for Kentucky Solvay and C. Company in Ashland, that his closest relative was Mrs. Emma Dorcas Killin, and that he was born November 6, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

Emma and Frank Killin are found still living together in a 1922 city directory for Ashland.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Emma D. Crossen lived from 1892 to 1973 and was buried in Section 12 of Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Jason Crossen lived from 1901 to 1972 and was buried in the same place. The headstone is identical to Emma's mother's.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emma Crossen was born July 30, 1893, and died in August of 1973. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emma C. Crossen died August 9, 1973 in Greenup County at the age of 81. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jason Crossen was born August 22, 1901, and died in January of 1972. 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, Jason Crossen died January 9, 1972 in Boyd County at the age of 70. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1900 census for District 9 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), William Killin is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a stone mason, born in August of 1845 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 35 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in July of 1944 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 35 years, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 55), Henry (son, single, teamster, born in January of 1862 in Kentucky, age 38), Clara (single, not working, born in January of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Blanch (born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Frank (born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), and Mandy (daughter, born in May of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 13 (Catlettsburg - Magisterial District No. 1) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Frank Killin is listed as the head of the household for family #94, he's a painter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Emily D. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 17).

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Frank C. Killin is listed as the head of the household for house #330, he's a painter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Ohio, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Fred L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Martha F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 10-14 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Emma Killin is listed as the head of the household for house #175, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 37 years old. Also listed are Fred (son, printer helper in a printing office, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Baxter Rice (boarder, single, working in a printing office, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 10-1 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), William Killin is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's widowed, not working, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 84 years old. Also listed are Clara C. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Ohio, age 56), and Frank (son, widowed, painter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Ohio, age 44).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 50-7 (Kenova) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 9, 1930), John W. Crossen is listed as the head of the household for house #1824, he's a cutter in a veneer mill, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Maggie E. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 53), Jasson R. (son, single, not working, born in West Virginia, age 28), and George M. (son, single, laborer in a veneer mill, born in West Virginia, age 20).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 10-12 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 13 & 15, 1940), Jay Crossen is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a furnace stoker in a steel mill, born in West Virginia, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 47), and Emma Charlotte Valentine (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 16).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 10-1 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Clara Killen is listed as the head of the household for family #2 in house #56, she's single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 2 years of high school, and she's 66 years old. Also listed are Frank Killen (brother, divorced, painter and paper hanger, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 54), Alda Coldiron (niece, separated, does alterations in a department store, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 4 years of high school, age 31), Jack Coldiron (nephew, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 14), and Caroline Coldiron (niece, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 7).

The children of EMMA CONLEY and FRANK KILLIN are:
1. FRED L. KILLIN, b. 1910, Kentucky.
2. LAURENCE CARROLL KILLIN, b. December 23, 1911, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. February 21, 1912, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lawreace C. Killin was born December 23, 1911 in Boyd County to Emia Conley.
   According to his death certificate, Laurence Carroll Killen died February 21, 1912 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from "Manition due to Spnia Bifeda." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Boyd County, his birth date as December 13, 1911, his parents as Frank Carroll Killen (b. Boyd County) and Emma D. Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as Frank C. Killen of Catlettsburg, and the burial place as Hampton Cemetery in Catlettsburg.
3. MARTHA F. KILLIN, b. May 3, 1913, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1988, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, m. LEONARD CHARLES VALENTINE.
4. LUTHER KILLIN, b. October 27, 1914, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. November 10, 1914, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther Killin was born October 27, 1914 in Boyd County to Emma Conley.
   According to his death certificate, Luther Killen died November 10, 1914 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from tetanus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Boyd County, his birth date as October 25, 1914, his parents as Frank C. Killen (b. Boyd County) and Emma D. Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as F. C. Killen of Catlettsburg, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

SOULA KELLY, daughter of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" JOHNSON and SQUIRE Q. KELLY, was born July 27, 1904 in Kentucky, and died June 23, 1981 in Hillsborough County, Florida. She married WARD RAYMOND ENGER, son of JOSEPH ENGER JR. and ANNA M. SCHIBI, about 1928. He was born May 20, 1906 in Hamilton County, Ohio, and died September 18, 1966 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Ward Raymond Enger was born in Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Soula Enger was born September 27, 1904, and died in June of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last benefit was paid out in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Soula Kelly Enger was born July 27, 1904, and died June 23, 1981 in Hillsborough County at the age of 76.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ward Enger was born May 20, 1906, and died in September of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ward R. Enger was born about 1906, and died September 18, 1966 in Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 60. He was married and living in Mount Healthy, hamilton County, at the time of his death.

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 351 (Springfield) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated May 9 & 10, 1910), Joseph Enger Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #323, he's a clerk in a hardware store, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Anna M. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), May M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), Word R. (son, born in Ohio, age 3), Loyd (son, born in Ohio, age 1), and Frank Schibi (brother-in-law, single, house carpenter, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 25).

On page 29 of the 1920 census for District 514 (Springfield) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated January 14, 1920), Joseph Enger is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a salesman in a hardware store, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany, age 37), May Anna (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), Ward (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Lyod [sic] (son, born in Ohio, age 11), and Carl (son, born in Ohio, age 8 years 5 months).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 31-362 (Mount Healthy) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 7 & 8, 1930), Ward Enger is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a salesman in a hardware store, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Soula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 25), Ralph (son, born in Ohio, age 2 years 0 months), and Joan (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8 months [hard to read]).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 31-97 (Mount Healthy) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 6 - 8, 1940), Ward R. Enger is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a clerk in a retail hardware store, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Soula (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 35), Ralph A. (son, born in Ohio, age 12), and Jo-Ann (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10.

The children of SOULA KELLY and WARD ENGER are:
1. RALPH A. ENGER, b. 1928, Ohio.
2. JOANN ENGER, b. 1929, Ohio.

DAVID CONLEY, son of JAMES J. CONLEY and LOUISA JACKSON was born in April of 1878 in Kentucky, and died before 1930. He married FANNIE JANE "JANE" PACK, daughter of WILLIAM PACK and JULINA WHEELER, about 1898. She was born in February of 1878 in Kentucky. Jane Pack married (2) (unknown first name) HOLT.

Notes: Jane Pack Conley's name is listed as Jane Holt in her brother Charles' obituary when he died in 1959, and she was living in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. His other surviving sister is listed as Mrs. Chris Bowens, indicating that Jane wasn't married.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nancy Emelina Pack was born January 22, 1874 in Johnson County to Wm. Pack (b. Wayne County, West Virginia) and Julina Wheeler (b. Johnson County, Kentucky).

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), William Pack is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Julina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Marian H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jemima V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Charles W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Fanny J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Jessee H. (son, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), David Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #327, he's a day laborer, born in April of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Jane (wife, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Paton) in Greene County, Iowa (dated May 5 & 6, 1910), David Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 31), Zella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Herschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 166 - card 433 - of the 1915 census for Paton in Greene County, Iowa, Dave Conley is listed as being born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, he's a farmer, and he's 37 years old. On page 168 - card 434 - Jane Conley is listed as being born in Kentucky, father's birthplace unreadable, mother born in Kentucky, and she's 36 years old. On page 169 - card 435 - Zella Conley is listed as being born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 13 years old.

On page 163 - card 14 - of the 1915 census for Dana in Greene County, Iowa, William Pack is listed as being born in Virginia, parents birthplace unknown, 69 years old, and he's a laborer. On page 158 - card 15 - Julinnia Pack is listed as being born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 65 years old.

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 28 (Yell) in Boone County, Iowa (dated January 28, 1920), Dave Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 41), and Herschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 31 of the 1925 census for Yell in Boone County, Iowa (dated January 1, 1925), Dave Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #16. He's 47 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, age 46), and Hershel (son, age 15). On the transcripts for this census, Dave's parents are listed as Luisa Jackson (b. Kentucky) and James Conley (b. Kentucky), and Jane's parents are listed as Jula Wheeler (b. Kentucky) and William Pack (b. Wry).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 73-38 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), Jane Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #338, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and she's 51 years old. Also listed are Zella Killion (daughter, married, top stitcher in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), and Lola L. Killion (granddaughter, born in Iowa, mother born in Kentucky, father born in Iowa, age 8).

The children of DAVE CONLEY and JANE PACK are:
1. ZELLA CONLEY, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. WILLIE KILLION.
2. HERSCHEL CONLEY, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. MINNIE TUTTLE, daughter of JOHN TUTTLE and EDNA T. YOCK, December 31, 1927, Boone, Boone County, Iowa. She was b. 1911, Logansport, Butler County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Iowa marriage record transcripts, Herschel Conley (b. 1909, Kentucky, resident of Madrid, age 18), son of David Conley and Jane Wheeler, married Minnie Tuttle (b. 1911, Logansport, resident of Fraser, age 16), daughter of John Tuttle and Edna T. Yock, on December 31, 1927 in Boone, Boone County, Iowa.

JAMES STEWARD DAVIS, son of ELEXIOUS POWELL "LECK" DAVIS and MARY JANE BLACKBURN, was born August 23, 1889 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1929 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MAE WILLIAMS, daughter of JAMES M. WILLIAMS and MARTHA DEBOARD, about 1918. She was born February 20, 1899 in Kentucky, died October 1986 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky. Mae Williams married (2) JOHN JAMES ROSE. He was born March 4, 1897, died October 16, 1982, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 201 of that book it says:

Children -

	No. 764. N. Pauline Davis.
	No. 765. N. Magdaline Davis.
	No. 766. N. Earnest Davis.

Mae Williams was the sister of Minnie Williams.

According to her obituary, Martha DeBoard Williams (age 85), daughter of the late Farmer and Fannie Borders Deboard, was born May 8, 1875 in Ulysses, died January 6, 1961 at home in Williamsport after and illness of 7 years, and was buried in the family cemetery in Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Williams, on January 6, 1953. She was survived by 4 sons, Buster Williams (of Williamsport), James Williams Jr. (Williamsport), Walter Williams (Hager Hill), and Everett Williams (Wayland); 5 daughters, Mrs. Ollie Butcher (Williamsport), Mrs. May Rose (Williamsport), Mrs. Maggie Mollett (Williamsport), Mrs. Ruth Preston (Hamilton, Ohio), and Mrs. Juanita Letner (Vandalia, Ohio); 1 brother, F. B. Deboard (Lowmansville); 1 sister, Lydia Chandler (Lowmansville); 56 grandchildren; and 83 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When James Stuard Davis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner for the Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, that he was single, that he had 2 sisters that he was taking care of, and that he was born August 23, 1890 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light brown eyes and brown hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that James Steward Davis lived from August 23, 1889 to June 3, 1929, and was buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, James S. Davis died June 3, 1929 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from shock following a fractured skull caused by a mining accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 39, his marital status as married, his occupation as motorman, his parents as Leck Davis (b. Johnson County) and Mary Blackburn (b. Pike County), the informant as Herbert Davis of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James S. Davis died June 3, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 39.

According to her obituary, Mae Williams Rose (age 87), daughter of James and Martha DeBoard Williams, was born February 20, 1899 in Johnson County, died October 30, 1986 in Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio, following an extended illness, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rose, in 1982. She was survived by 1 daughter, Mary Foster (of Akron); 1 brother, James Williams (Williamsport); and 2 sisters, Ruth Preston (Hamilton, Ohio) and Juanita Letner (Vandelia, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mae Rose was born February 20, 1899, and died in October of 1986. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mae Rose was born about 1899 in Kentucky, and died October 30, 1986 in Akron, Summit County, at the age of 87. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, John James Rose (age 85), was a retired miner. He was born March 4, 1897, died October 16, 1982 in Cuyahoga Falls Hospital in Akron, Ohio, after an extended illness, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Williamsport. He was survived by his wife, Mae Williams Rose; 2 sons, James Ernest Davis (of Williamsport) and Demorice Rose (Texas); 2 daughters, Pauline Tate (Akron, Ohio) and Mary M. Foster (Akron); 1 brother, Olma Rose (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Nora Carroll (Paintsville) and Eva Bean (Huntington, West Virginia); 32 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, John J. Rose was born about 1897 in Kentucky, and died October 16, 1982 in Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, at the age of 85. He was married and living in Akron, Summit County, at the time of his death.

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), James Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #380, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in January of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Minnie (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Ollie (daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Freddie (son, born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and May (daughter, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 35 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), James Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #285, he's a foreman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 35), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Buster (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 40 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), James S. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #382, he's a brakeman in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are May [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), May Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #65, she's widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 31 years old. Also listed are Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Magdalane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 41 of the 1940 census for District 58-15 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), John Rose is listed as the head of the household for house #320, he's a building painter, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mae (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 41), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Ernest Davis (step-son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Ruth Davis (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

The children of JAMES DAVIS and MAE WILLIAMS are:
1. PAULINE DAVIS, b. December 19, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Davis was born December 19, 1918 in Johnson County to Mae Williams.
2. JAMES DAVIS JR., b. October 30, 1920, Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 30, 1920, Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Davis was born October 30, 1920 in Johnson County to May Williams.
   According to his death certificate, James Davis Jr. was stillborn on October 30, 1920 in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as James Davis (b. Johnson County) and May Williams (b. Johnson County), and the burial place as Thelma, Kentucky.
3. MARY MAGDALANE DAVIS, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FOSTER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Davis was born in Floyd County to May Williams.
4. JAMES ERNEST DAVIS, b. November 26, 1923, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1986, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, buried on Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GENEVA WALTERS.
5. RUTH DAVIS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRESTON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Davis was born in Johnson County to May Williams.

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JAMES OTTIS "OTTIS" CONLEY, son of ELZIE CONLEY and GRACE ROARK, was born October 11, 1908 in Kentucky, died February 17, 1971 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married NECIE WHITT, daughter of SAMUEL MALCOLM WHITT and DELLA FEE LEWIS, February 26, 1930. She was born August 19, 1910 in Kentucky, died April 5, 1999 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 50 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that J. Ottis Conley lived from October 11, 1908 to February 17, 1971, and was buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that Necie W. Conley lived from August 19, 1910 to April 5, 1999, was buried in the same cemetery, that Elvin Conley died March 28, 1931, was buried in the same cemetery, that , that Darlene Conley died December 4, 1944, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Debra Conley died October 20, 1952, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James O. Conley died February 17, 1971 in Magoffin County at the age of 62.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Necie W. Conley was born August 19, 1910, and died April 5, 1999. Her last place of residence was in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Necie W. Conley died April 5, 1999 in Falcon at the age of 88. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Otis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Necie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), James Ottis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a timekeeper for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Neciee [sic] (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Welma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Buford (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Glen Edson (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to James' parents.

The children of OTTIS CONLEY and NECIE WHITT are:
1. ELVIN CONLEY, b. March 28, 1931, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 28, 1931, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, there was an unnamed baby boy who was stillborn on March 28, 1931 in State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as prolonged labor. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Ottis Conley (b. Kentucky) and Necie Whitt (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Caudill Graveyard. This child's name is listed as Elvin Conley in the Conley Clan books, and that's what it says on his headstone.
2. WILMA ANGELICA CONLEY, b. December 25, 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 2006, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HENRY HOOVER COLVIN.
3. BUFORD CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LORENE BORDERS.
4. JAMES CLAYTON CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. VIRGINIA ROSE BAILEY.
5. GLEN EDISON CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOLENE PRATER.
6. ZELMA CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) JAMES D. RUDD, m. (2) ROBERT CLAY WHEELER.
7. JUDY LYNN CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. COY CORBETT BORDERS.
8. DARLENE CONLEY, b. December 4, 1944, d. December 4, 1944, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
9. PAMELA KAY CONLEY.
10. DEBRA CONLEY, b. October 20, 1952, d. October 20, 1952, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

(This information comes from Brenda Young Clark and other sources)

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CURTIS CONLEY, son of ELZIE CONLEY and GRACE ROARK, was born June 27, 1907 in Kentucky, died December 11, 1996 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky. He married LULA EMMA CHAPMAN, daughter of JOHN L. CHAPMAN and ELLANORA "ELLA" HANLON, October 17, 1929. She was born December 16, 1899 in Kentucky, died February 15, 1983 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 50 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her death certificate, Ellenora Hanlon Chapman died August 24, 1948 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Heart failure following lon history of hypertension with stroke during the month of May and resulting paralysis of left side. Patient has been in semi-conscious state since." Also on this certificate, Her birthplace is listed as Terre Haute, Indiana, her birth date as November 30, 1868, her marital status as married, her husband as John Chapman (age 86), her father as James Hanlon (b. unknown), her mother's maiden name as unknown, the informant as Lula Conley of Flatwoods, and the burial place as Danelton Cemetery [hard to read].

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Curtis Conley lived from June 27, 1907 to December 11, 1996, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Plot F in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Lula Conley lived from December 16, 1899 to February 15, 1983, and was buried in the same plot in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Curtis Conley was born June 27, 1907, and died December 11, 1996. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

According to Oregon death record transcripts, Curtis Conley was born June 27, 1907 and died December 11, 1996 in Multnomah County at the age of 89. His wife's name is listed as Lula.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lula Conley was born December 16, 1898, and died in March of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

According to Oregon death record transcripts, Lula Emm Conley was born December 15, 1899, and died March 15, 1983 in Multnomah County at the age of 83. Her husband's name is listed as Curtis.

On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), John Chapman is listed as the head of the household forhouse #33, he's a farmer, born in May of 1862 in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, married for 14 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Ella N. (wife, born in November of 1869 in Indiana, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), Bertha L. (daughter, born in December of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Willard W. (son, born in October of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), and L. Emma (daughter, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), John L. Chapman is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Pennsylvania, 1st marriage, married for 25 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Illinois, father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 41), Willard M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 31, 1920), John L. Chapman is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Pennsylvania, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Ella N. (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, age 50), Willard M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 30), Lula A. (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Mildred J. Gorge (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 2 years 8 months).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Curtis Conley is found living in the home of his wife's parents. J. L. Chapman is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Pennsylvania, first married at age 23, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Ellie (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 61), Mildred George (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Curtis Conley (son-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 23 [hard to read]), and Luly Conley (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 29, age 30).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 45-17 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Curtis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a shear man helper in a rolling steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Lulia E. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 40), Thelma F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ella Chapman (mother-in-law, born in Indiana, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, no formal education, age 70), John Chapman (father-in-law, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 76), and Phillas W. Bartram (step-granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 6).

The children of CURT CONLEY and LULA CHAPMAN are:
1. THELMA FAY CONLEY, b. February 28, 1932, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1998, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, m. (1) ELMER WILSON, m. (2) FRED MEARS.
2. JESSIE JEAN CONLEY, b. July 19, 1934, Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1934, Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her death certificate, Jessie Jean Conley died July 23, 1934 in Argillite from complications of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as July 19, 1934, her parents as Curtis Conley (b. Kentucky) and Lula Chapman (b. Kentucky), the informant as Curtis Conley, and was buried in Sexton Cemetery.

(This information comes from Brenda Young Clark and other sources)

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MYRTLE BLANTON, daughter of ALICE FAIRCHILD and (unknown first name) BLANTON, was born in March of 1889 in Kentucky. She married JOHN EDD BLANTON on August 9, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1887 in Kentucky, and died before 1940.

Notes: Information on Myrtle Blanton can be found on page 26 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Mertie Fairchild (parents b. Johnson County, age 17) married John E. Blanton (age 18) on August 9, 1906 in Johnson County.

There was a John Edward Blanton or John Edd Blanton who was born February 14, 1887, and died January 11, 1940 in Amba, Floyd County, Kentucky. This John Blanton, son of Mary Lemaster and James A. Blanton, had a wife named Myrtle, but in his obituary, his surviving childrens' names are completely different than the John E. Blanton who married Myrtle Blanton.

According to U.S. Army enlistment records, John E. Blanton joined on January 30, 1909 in Ohio. He was born in Johnson County, Kentucky, 21 years old, he was 5 feet 5 inches tall, he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion. He served in the 28th Infantry and was discharged on January 29, 1912 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

According to his death certificate, John Edd Blanton died January 11, 1940 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, from toxic poisoning from a carbunkle on the back of his neck. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 14, 1887, his marital status as married, his wife as Myrtle Blanton, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James Blanton (b. Johnson County) and Mary Lemaster (b. Morgan County), the informant as Bud Blanton of Drift, Kentucky, and the burial place as Amby.

In 1940, Mrs. Myrtie Blanton of Harold, Floyd County, Kentucky, filled out an application for a veteran headstone for John E. Blanton. On that application it shows that John served from January 13, 1909 to January 29, 1912 as a private in Company M, 28th Infantry. It also shows that he died January 11, 1940, and was buried in Martin Cemetery in Amba, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, John Edward Blanton (age 52), son of the late James and Mary Lemaster Blanton, was a native of Johnson County, and a resident of Amba, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He died Thursday at home after suffering for some time from a carbuncle on the back of his neck [the obituary was published on February 1, 1940], and was buried in Amba Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Blanton; 3 sons, Forest Blanton, Cecil Blanton, and Archie Blanton; and 5 daughters, Mrs. Zeal Johnson, Mrs. Hassall Hampton, Miss Lily Blanton, Miss Madge Blanton, and Miss Helen Blanton (all of Amba). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Paintsville Ward 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), A. J. Kirk is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a lawyer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 37), Connaud F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Laben T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ethel J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Andrew J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Chester A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), E. Langley (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Myrtle Colvin (servant, married, cook for a private family, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, she hasn't had any children, age 21).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 218 (Richfield - Fort Snelling) in Hennepin County, Minnesota (dated April 23, 1910), John E. Blanton is a soldier in the U.S. Army, he's single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old.

On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), John E. Blanton Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Lura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dorcas (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 36-25 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), John E. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a teamster in the oil and gas industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 41), Lura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Darcus (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Cambridge (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Alex (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months).

On pages 29 & 30 of the 1940 census for District 36-32 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24 & 25, 1940), Myrtie Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #205, she's widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 2nd grade education, and she's 51 years old. Also listed are Bill (son, single, farm hand, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 22), Cambridge (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Alic (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), James (son, married, farm hand, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 25), Esta (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 25), Geneva (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Bethtine (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Joani (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of MYRTLE BLANTON and JOHN BLANTON are:
1. LURA BLANTON, b. October 22, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 1989, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RAY VANHOOSE, son of NOAH VANHOOSE and MARTHA BLAIR.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Lura Blanton VanHoose (age 78), daughter of John and Myrtle Blanton William [sic], was born October 22, 1910 in Johnson County, died in February of 1989, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray VanHoose. She was survived by 3 sons, Eddie VanHoose (of Paintsville), George VanHoose (New Orleans, Louisiana), and Joe VanHoose (Bridgeport, Connecticut); 1 daughter, Janet VanHoose (Bridgeview, Illinois); 3 brothers, Jim Blanton (Circleville, Ohio), Everett Blanton (Circleville), and Ellic Blanton (Chillicothe, Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
2. DORCAS BLANTON, b. January 26, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorcas Blanton was born January 26, 1913 in Johnson County to Myrtle Fairchild.
3. JAMES BLANTON, b. October 19, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ESTA (unknown last name). She was b. 1915, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jim Blanton was born October 19, 1914 in Johnson County to Myrtle Colvin.
4. ESTA BLANTON, b. October 19, 1914, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 19, 1914, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: James and Esta Blanton were twins.
   According to her death certificate, Esta Blanton was stillborn on October 19, 1914 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "abnormal Labor." Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as John E. Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Myrtle Colvin (b. Kentucky), the informant as John E. Blanton of Win, Kentucky, and the burial place as Johnson County.
5. WILLIAM EARL BLANTON, b. November 17, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bill Blanton was born November 17, 1917 in Floyd County to Myrtle Colvin.
6. CAMBRIDGE BLANTON, b. 1923, Kentucky.
7. ELIC J. BLANTON, b. May 16, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 12, 2003, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, buried in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, m. MAGDALENE HAMILTON, December 26, 1952. She d. May 16, 1994.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elie J. Blanton was born May 19, 1927 in Johnson County to Myrtie Blanton.
   According to his obituary, Elic J. Blanton (age 77), son of the late John Edd and Myrtle Blanton, was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a former employee of Ben Davis Construction and Wonder Bread of Columbus, and a member of American Legion Post 757 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1926 in Johnson County, died July 12, 2003 at home in Chillicothe, and was buried in Huntington Township Cemetery in Chillicothe. He married Magdalene Hamilton on December 26, 1952, and she preceded him in death on May 16, 1994. He was also preceded in death by 1 son, Elic "Gene" Blanton; 1 daaughter, Anna Sue Tackett; 2 brothers, Cambridge Blanton and William Blanton; 3 sisters, Tooge Hamilton, Lura VanHoose, and an infant sister. He was survived by 2 sons, Mark K. (Rita) Blanton (of Chillicothe) and Timothy Lee (Teresa) Blanton (Chillicothe); 1 daughter, Judy (Clark) Stauffer (Chillicothe); 2 brothers, Everett (Donna) Blanton (Circleville, Ohio) and Jim Blanton (Circleville); 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
8. EVERETT BLANTON, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. DONNA (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Everet Blanton was born in Floyd County to Myrtle Blanton.

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ELZIE CONLEY, son of WILLIAM WALLACE CONLEY and MAHALA ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born December 12, 1885 in Kentucky, died March 14, 1962 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married GRACE ROARK, daughter of JAMES WESLEY ROARK and VIRGINIA COOK, October 18, 1917. She was born June 28, 1891 in Kentucky, died August 13, 1973 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 50 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Elza Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Cyrus, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Grace Conley of Cyrus, and that he was born December 12, 1885. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and dark-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ezlie Conley lived from December 12, 1885 to March 14, 1962, and was buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that Gracie R. Conley lived from June 28, 1891 to August 13, 1973, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gracie R. Conley died August 13, 1973 in Magoffin County at the age of 82.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Elzie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ottis (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Arvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Essie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), Tessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), Rowland (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Winford (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living next to Elzie's sister Ida and close to his mother.

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Elzie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 38), Essie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Tessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Roland (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Windford (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Elzie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #42, 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 54 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 48), Essie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Beatrice (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Winford (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Dorothy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ethel Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Vaudie Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Buddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of ELZIE CONLEY and GRACIE ROARK are:
1. CURTIS CONLEY, b. June 27, 1907, Kentucky, d. December 11, 1996, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. LULA EMMA CHAPMAN.
2. JAMES OTTIS "OTTIS" CONLEY, b. October 11, 1908, Kentucky, d. February 17, 1971, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NECIE WHITT.
3. JOHN ORVILLE CONLEY, b. February 28, 1910, Kentucky, d. January 5, 2006, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ETHEL CORDLE.
4. VIRGIE CONLEY, b. April 9, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 12, 2001, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES GULLETT.
5. VERNA CONLEY, b. August 13, 1912, Kentucky, d. November 26, 1913, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Verna Conley was born August 13, 1912 in Magoffin County to Gracie Roark.
   According to her death certificate, Verna Conley died November 26, 1913 in Flat Fork from whooping cough. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as August 13, 1912, her parents as Elza Conley (b. Kentucky) and Gracie Roark (b. Kentucky), the informant as Burnie Conley of Wheelersburg, Kentucky, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as Caudill Graveyard.
6. VERSIE CONLEY, b. January 17, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 22, 1914, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in State Road Cemetery, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Versie Conley was born January 17, 1914 in Magoffin County to Gracie Roark.
   According to her death certificate, Versie Conley died May 22, 1914 in Flat Fork from spinal disease. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as January 17, 1914, her parents as Elza Conley (b. Kentucky) and Gracie Roark (b. Kentucky), the informant as Burnie Conley of Cyrus, Kentucky, and the burial place as State Road Graveyard.
7. TESSIE CONLEY, b. February 25, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1994, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. OREN TACKETT.
8. ESSIE CONLEY, b. February 25, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LAYETTE MARSTON.
   Notes: Tessie and Essie Conley were twins.
9. BEATRICE CONLEY, b. January 11, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES BOND.
10. ROLAND CONLEY, b. February 22, 1918, Kentucky, m. DESSIE JENKINS.
11. WINFORD "WIMP" CONLEY, b. June 26, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JEWELL COLLINS.
12. DORTHY CONLEY, b. 1921, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM TEAGUE.
13. MURVILLE CONLEY, b. October 11, 1922, d. September 1923.
14. HAZEL CONLEY, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. HAROLD CRAIG.
15. ETHEL MAY CONLEY, b. 1929, Kentucky, m. FRANK YOUNG.
16. VAUDIE FAYE CONLEY, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EARL SPARKS.
17. ELZIE CONLEY JR., b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) MINNIE GERTRUDE SMITH, m. (2) LOTTIE MUNCY.

(This information comes from Brenda Young Clark and other sources)

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SARAH COLVIN, daughter of ALICE FAIRCHILD and JOHN HENRY COLVIN, was born March 14, 1904 in Kentucky, died October 1, 1982 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Bailey Chapel Cemetery in Wakefield, Pike County, Ohio. She married JAMES THORTON "JIMMIE" BAILEY, son of THOMAS A. BAILEY and VER LILLY HILL, about 1924. He was born January 21, 1906 in Kentucky, died July 20, 1991 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Bailey Chapel Cemetery in Wakefield, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 26), Sarah Colvin married Jimmie Bailey.

Thomas A. Bailey was the brother of John L. Bailey, who married Sarah's sister, Sissie.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Thomas A. Bailey married Verlie Hill on June 27, 1904 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Sarah Bailey lived from March 14, 1904 to October 1, 1982, and was buried in Bailey Chapel Cemetery in Wakefield, Pike County, Ohio, and that Jimmie T. Bailey lived from January 21, 1906 to July 20, 1991, and was buried in the same cemetery. Jimmie's parents were also buried there.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sarah Bailey was born March 14, 1902, and died in October of 1982. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sarah C. Bailey was born about 1904 in Kentucky, and died October 1, 1982 in a long-term care facility in Pike County at the age of 78. She was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jimmie Bailey was born January 21, 1906, and died July 20, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, James Thorton Bailey was born January 21, 1906 in Kentucky, and died July 20, 1991 in Pike County Hospital Medical Center in Pike County at the age of 85. He was married and living in Pike County at the time of his death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Thomas Bailey is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Vir L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), and James T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Thomas A. Bailey 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 35 years old. Also listed are Verlila (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), James T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Willie G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Hollie M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 44-27 (Upper Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 7, 1930), James Bailey is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a coal miner, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 18, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 19, age 25), Nola C. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3), and James W. (son, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 77-4B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Jimmie T. Bailey is listed as the head of the household for house #92, 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 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), Nola C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thomas F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Archie R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

The children of SARAH COLVIN and JIMMIE BAILEY are:
1. NOLA C. BAILEY, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nola Bailey was born in Magoffin County to Sarah Colvin.
2. JAMES W. BAILEY, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James W. Bailey was born in Magoffin County to Sarah Calven.
3. THOMAS F. BAILEY, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tomis F. Bailey was born in Magoffin County to Sarah Calven.
4. ARCHIE R. BAILEY, b. 1937, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Archie R. Bailey was born in Magoffin County to Sarah Calvin.

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MAY COLVIN, daughter of ALICE FAIRCHILD and JOHN HENRY COLVIN, was born March 26, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 7, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blanton-Williams Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES BLANTON, son of HATTIE HOWARD and ED BLANTON. He was born February 7, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 7, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blanton-Williams Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Blanton was born February 7, 1913 in Johnson County to Hattie Howard.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that May Blanton lived from 1907 to 1983, and was buried in Blanton-Williams Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Jim Blanton lived from 1913 to 1983, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, May Colvin Blanton (age 76), daughter of J. H. and Alice Fairchild Colvin, was born March 26, 1907 in Johnson County, died April 7, 1983 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by her husband, Jim Blanton, whom she married February 21, 1923 [mistake]; 3 daughters, Faye McGee (Columbus, Ohio), Phyllis Gamble (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Jo Ann Capps (Flat Gap); 2 brothers, Manford Colvin (East Point, Kentucky) and Tom Colvin (Lucasville, Ohio); 2 sisters, Sissie Bailey (Jackson, Ohio) and Mollie Hitchcock (Lucasville); 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maey Blanton [sic] was born March 26, 1907, and died in April of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, May Blanton died April 7, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 76. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Jim Blanton (age 70), son of Edd and Hattie Howard Blanton, was a retired farmer. He was born February 7, 1913 in Johnson County, died September 7, 1983 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in William Cemetery [sic] in Oil Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Colvin Blanton, on April 7, 1983. He was survived by 3 daughters, Faye McGee (of London, Ohio), Phyllis Gambill (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Joan Capps (Keaton, Kentucky); 3 brothers, John Blanton (Volga, Kentucky), Melvin Blanton (Owensburg, Kentucky), and Jack Blanton (Win, Kentucky); 4 sisters, Alta Cantrell (Flat Gap), Della McKenzie (Elna, Kentucky), Ethel Curtis (Oil Springs), and Mary Cochran (Oil Springs); 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jim Blanton was born February 7, 1913, and died in September of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jim Blanton died September 7, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 70. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 44-33 (Symmes) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1940), James Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #125, he's a laborer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 33), Faye (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Phyllis (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2), and Jhon Conley [John Conley?] (servant, single, farm hand, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 24 years old.

The children of MAY COLVIN and JAMES BLANTON are:
1. FAYE BLANTON, b. December 2, 1933, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 21, 2002, buried in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCGEE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fay Blanton was born December 2, 1933 in Johnson County to May Colvin.
   According to her obituary, Faye Blanton McGhee (age 68), daughter of the late Jim and May Colvin Blanton, was born December 2, 1933 in Win, Kentucky, died May 21, 2002, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Win. She was survived by 2 sisters, Joann Goff (of Kimper, Kentucky) and Phyllis Gamble (Tunnel Hill, Georgia); 2 nephews; and 5 nieces. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
2. PHYLLIS BLANTON, b. 1938, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) GAMBLE.
3. JOAN BLANTON, m. (1) (unknown first name) HILL. She m. (2) DONALD MILLER, son of EDWARD MILLER and EDNA MOSHLER. He was b. April 14, 1924, South Dakota, d. July 14, 1963, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She m. (3) (unknown first name) CAPPS.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Donald Miller (age 39), son of Edward and Edna Moshler Miller, was born April 14, 1924 in South Dakota, died July 14, 1963 in Clearwater, Florida, and was buried in Blanton Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Joan Blanton Miller; and 1 step-son. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. MICHAEL EUGENE BLANTON, b. August 20, 1961, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, d. November 10, 1980, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Michael Eugene Blanton (age 19), son of Jim and May Colvin Blanton, was assistant manager of Bonanza Steak House and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born August 20, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, died suddenly at home in Blaine, Kentucky, on November 10, 1980, and was buried in Blanton Cemetery in Win, Kentucky. He was survived by his parents; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Faye McGee (of Ohio), Mrs. Phyllis Gamble (Blaine), and Mrs. Joan Hill (Louisa, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

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PERLINA CONLEY, daughter of HENRY JEFFERSON CONLEY and MAHALA JANE DAVIS, was born December 18, 1852 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 19, 1926 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio. She married JOHN STEVEN HALL, son of JAMES HALL and SUSAN LUSK. He was born in 1853 in Missouri, died June 9, 1926 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on "Paulina" Conley can be found on page 517 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 176 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 Paulina Conley was born December 18, 1853, married John Hall, and that their children were Mary Hall (married a Robinson) and Sue Hall (died at the age of 2), and that they lived on a farm near Coal Grove, Ohio.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Perlina Hall lived from 1853 to 1926, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, and that John S. Hall lived from 1853 to 1926, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Heather Conley Lee, Permelia Conley married John Hall.

According to Kentucky birth records, Samuel Hall was born March 12, 1854 in Williams Creek, Carter County, to James Hall and Susan Lusk, Marietta Hall was born August 12, 1856 in Williams Creek to James Hall and Susan Lust, and James Hall was born February 12, 1859 in Williams Creek to James Hall and Sousan Luesk.

According to Kentucky birth records, Permelia Conly was born December 18, 1852 in Johnson County to Henry H. Conly and Mahala Davis.

According to Ohio death records, Perlana Hall died May 19, 1926 in Lawrence County.

According to Ohio death records, John Hall died June 9, 1926 in Lawrence County.

On pages 88 & 89 of the 1860 census for Carter County, Kentucky (dated July 14, 1860), James Hall no. 1 is listed as the head of the household for house #652, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Susan (born in Virginia, age 34), William W. (born in Kentucky, age 16), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 14), Emily (born in Kentucky, age 12), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 9), John (born in Missouri, age 7), Murietta (born in Kentucky, age 3), James (born in Kentucky, age 1), Russle Lusk (farm hand, born in Virginia, age 42), and Whitten Lusk (ore digger, born in Virginia, age 36).

On page 9 of the 1870 census for Precinct 8 in Carter County, Kentucky (dated August 24, 1870), James Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Susan (born in Virginia, age 44), John (born in Missouri, age 18), Marietta (born in Kentucky, age 13), James (born in Kentucky, age 12), Harrison (born in Kentucky, age 7), Flora (born in Kentucky, age 5), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Russel and Samuel Lusk, who are probably Susan's brothers.

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 13 in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), John Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a teamster, born in Missouri, parents born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Pelina (wife, born in Missouri, parents born in Virginia, age 26), William (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Missouri, mother born in Virginia, age 7), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Missouri, mother born in Virginia, age 5), and Riley (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Missouri, mother born in Virginia, age 2).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 23, 1910), J. Steven Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a blacksmith, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 38 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Perlina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 57), Sue Scott (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 29), Estas Scott (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 8), Joe Scott (grandson, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 5), Dortha Scott (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 3), and Thomas Goodwid (boarder, coal miner, born in Kentucky, father born in Alabama, mother born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 111 (Coal Grove) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated January 26, 1920), J. S. Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #249, he's a blacksmith, born in Missouri, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Carolina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 67), Susie Scott (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, age 40), Estella Scott (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 17), Joseph Scott (grandson, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 14), and Dorthy Scott (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 12).

The children of PERLINA CONLEY and JOHN HALL are:
1. WILLIAM HALL, b. 1873, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1926, Lawrence County, Ohio.
   Notes: According to Ohio death records, William Hall died January 15, 1926 in Lawrence County.
2. MARY HALL, b. 1875, Kentucky.
3. JOHN RILEY HALL, b. January 1, 1878, Carter County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1953, Sedgwick, Lawrence County, Ohio, buried in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. GLADYS GOFF.
4. SUSIE HALL, b. 1880, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SCOTT.

(This information comes from Heather Conley Lee and other sources)

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WILLIAM GRADY "GRADY" CONLEY, son of CLARK CONLEY and ALISEE NAPIER, was born November 13, 1911 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 19, 1998 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Nelson Jackson-Salyer Cemetery in Sublett, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He met GRACE GULLETT. He married (1) VIRGINIA FAY "FAY" PRATER, daughter of JEFF PRATER and BESSIE WALTERS. She was born February 13, 1921 in Harrison County, Kentucky. He married (2) RUTHINE SALYER. She was born about 1932.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 48 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia F. Prater was born February 13, 1921 in Harrison County to Bessie Walters, and Blount Prater was born in Magoffin County to Bessie Walters.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that William Grady Conley lived from November 13, 1911 to January 9, 1998, and was buried in Row 4 in Nelson Jackson-Salyer Cemetery in Sublett, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Ruth Salyer Conley's name is also engraved on the headstone, but no dates.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William G. Conley was born November 13, 1911, and died January 15, 1998. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Conley died January 19, 1998 in Salyersville at the age of 86. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On pages 36 & 37 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Grady is found living with his aunt. Dora Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #282, she's not working, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Gaby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Tressie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13, and Grady Conley (nephew, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 77-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Jeff Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 31), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Blount (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Jones (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 77-2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), William Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a teacher for the W.P.A. adult education project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of college, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Virginia (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 19), Nilda Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Kelna Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). Virginia's parents are in house #106.

The child of GRADY CONLEY and GRACE GULLETT is:
1. JAMES GRADY CONLEY, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARGARET GRACE, m. (2) CARAL ANN HOGUE, m. (3) JUDITH GAY PERKINS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James G. Conley was born in Johnson County to Gracy Gullett.

The children of GRADY CONLEY and VIRGINIA PRATER are:
2. NELDA MAE CONLEY, b. 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EARL CECIL PATRICK.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nillda M. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Virginia Prater.
3. KLENA FAY CONLEY, b. 1939, Kentucky, m. LOUIS MACK GODBEY.
4. ANNA SUE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HARRIS GRATZ WHITAKER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna S. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Virginia Prater.
5. LOU EMMA CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ELWOOD HOLBROOK.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lou E. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Fay Prater.
6. LAVONDA KAY CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) GARLAND YOUNG ALLEN. He was b. August 23, 1940, d. September 5, 1974. She m. (2) GARY LEE KENNEY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lavonda K. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Fay Prater.
7. ROY HETZEL CONLEY, m. LINDA LEE ARNETT.
8. HELEN JO CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROGER MCCARTY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen J. Conley was born in Johnson County to Virginia Prater.

The children of GRADY CONLEY and RUTHINE SALYER are:
9. VICKIE LYNN CONLEY, m. TOMMY DYER.
10. RICKY LEE CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KIMBERLY KAY TRUSTY.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ricky Lee Conley was born in Johnson County to Ruth Salyer.

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JOHN CLINTON CONLEY, son of JAMES HAYDEN CONLEY and CYNTHIA ELLEN RICE, was born December 12, 1866 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 7, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in John Clint Conley Cemetery in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SOPHRONIA HELEN "HELEN" JOHNSON, daughter of WILLIAM H. JOHNSON and ARMINTA SOWARDS, August 13, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born December 13, 1867 in Kentucky, died January 9, 1940 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in John Clint Conley Cemetery in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 316 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 489 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 John Clint Conley married Helen Johnson and that their children were Troy Conley (married an Adams), Dolly Conley (married Ott Taylor), Mason Conley (married a Fairchild), Linzie S. "Dick" Conley (married Hazel Conley, Charles Conley (killed in the Army during World War I), and "?" (married a Horne).

John Conley's brother, Millard, married Helen Johnson's sister, Louisa.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John W. Conley (age 20) married Helen Johnson (age 19) on August 13, 1887 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that John Clint Conley lived from December 12, 1866 to April 7, 1929, and was buried in John Clint Conley Cemetery on Little Lick Fork of Jennies Creek, and that Helen Johnson Conley lived from December 13, 1867 to January 9, 1940, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, John Clinton Conley died April 7, 1929 in Paintsville from influenza. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Paintsville, his birth date as December 12, 1866, his marital status as married, his wife as Helen Johnson, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James Hayden Conley (b. Hager Hill) and Ellen Rice (b. Hager Hill), the informant as F. J. Conley of Paintsville, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John C. Conley died April 7, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 62.

According to her death certificate, Helen Johnson Conley died January 9, 1940 in Johnson County from lobar pneumonia and bronchial asthma. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 13, 1867, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John C. Conley, her parents as Wm. H. Johnson (b. Kentucky) and Arminta Sowards (b. Virginia), the informant as Troy Conley of Hager Hill, Kentucky, and the burial place as the famiily cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Helen Conley died January 9, 1940 in Johnson County at the age of 72.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), John C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a farmer, born in December of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Helen (wife, born in December of 1867 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 32), Troy (son, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Dolly (daughter, born in January of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Mason (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Lindsey (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Charley (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), John W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Helen (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 42), Troy L. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), William M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Coon (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Arizona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 36 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #349, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Helen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Allie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Arizona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to son Troy.

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23 & 24, 1930), Hellen H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #362, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Hebert Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Benny Taylor (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

The children of JOHN CONLEY and HELEN JOHNSON are:
1. TROY F. CONLEY, b. June 15, 1888, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 16, 1974, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. STELLA ADAMS.
2. DOLLIE CONLEY, b. January 11, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 14, 1967, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) OSCAR MARK "OTT" TAYLOR, m. (2) LUTHER HORNE.
3. WILLIAM MASON "MASON" CONLEY, b. August 7, 1892, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1945, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GYPSY FAIRCHILD.
4. LINDSEY "DICK" CONLEY, b. March 24, 1895, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1983, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) HAZEL CONLEY, m. (2) RUTH BLAIR.
5. CHARLES BEECHER CONLEY, b. September 1898, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 27, 1918, France, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky..
   Notes: Charles Conley died in World War I. Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that he lived from September of 1898 to October 27, 1918, and was buried in Clint Conley Cemetery on Little Lick Fork of Jennies Creek.
6. OLIVE MAE "OLLIE" CONLEY, b. November 19, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 23, 1991, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM DEWEY "DEWEY" RICE.
7. ALKA ARIZONA "ARIZONA" CONLEY, b. April 24, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1999, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM LONZA "LONZA" HORN.

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BRUCE BLAIR, son of ROSA GEORGIA MAY and ANDREW J. BLAIR, was born February 27, 1905 in Kentucky, and died February 23, 1985 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married EDNA GOBLE, daughter of NANCY ELIZABETH RICE and WILLIAM HENRY GOBLE, about 1924. She was born September 8, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 16, 1976 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rivers Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bruce Blair was born February 27, 1905, and died in February of 1985. He received his Social Security card through the Railroad Board in 1951-1963, and his last place of residence was in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bruce Blair died February 23, 1985 in Johnson County at the age of 79. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Edna Goble Blair (age 73), daughter of William H. and Nancy Elizabeth Rice Goble, lived in Leander, Kentucky, her entire life. She was born September 8, 1902 in Johnson County, died May 16, 1976 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Rivers Cemetery in Leander. She was survived by her husband, Bruce Blair; 2 sons, Hubert Blair (of Sandusky, Ohio) and Donald Blair (Roanoke, Virginia); 2 daughters, Ina Spangler (Vinton, Virginia) and Yvonne Pendleton (Roanoke); 3 sisters, Maymie Trimble (West Van Lear), Effie Hackworth (Blue Creek, Ohio), and Marie Brown (Leander); 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edna Blair died May 16, 1976 in Johnson County at the age of 73. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Bruce Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 27), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Garnet M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months). They are living next to Edna's parents.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Bouice Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a road hand for the W.P.A. 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 35 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Garnet Marie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Inalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Yovnenie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). Bruce's parents are in house #109.

The children of BRUCE BLAIR and EDNA GOBLE are:
1. HUBERT BLAIR, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hubert Blair was born in Johnson County to Ednie Goble.
2. GARNET MARIE BLAIR, b. February 5, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garnett M. Blair was born February 5, 1928 in Johnson County to Edna Goble.
3. DONALD BLAIR, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald Blair was born in Johnson County to Edna Gobel.
4. INALEE BLAIR, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SPANGLER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Inalee Blair was born in Johnson County to Edna Goble.
5. YVONNE BLAIR, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PENDLETON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Yvonne Blair was born in Johnson County to Edna Goble.