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CURTIS M. EASTERLING, son of EVELINE CONLEY and WILLIAM H. EASTERLING, was born November 3, 1875 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died in 1912, and is buried in Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. He married MARY M. SEXTON, daughter of K. D. SEXTON and NANCY EMMALINE (unknown last name), about 1905. She was born December 9, 1886 in Kentucky, died February 16, 1984 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, and was buried in Woodside Cemetery in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. Mary Sexton married (2) BENJAMIN MONROE WELLS, son of JOHN WELLS and MARTHA PIERCE, before 1920. He was born March 10, 1873 in Menifee County, Kentucky, died July 19, 1942 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mann Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: In 1880, Curtis Easterling's family is living next to the K. D. Sexton family, who's daughter Mary will become Curtis' wife. Mary's father was reportedly Caleb Sexton, brother of Cynthia Ann Sexton, who was the 2nd wife of William E. Easterling, Curtis' father. Mary Sexton's mother's full maiden name was reportedly Nancy Emmaline Patrick. Mary's son with Curtis Easterling was named Caleb.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alma L. Wells was born July 13, 1919 in Morgan County to Mary Sexton.

According to Kentucky birth records, Cirtis M. Easterling was born November 3, 1875 in Morgan County. His father's name is listed as Wm. H. Easterling (b. Kentucky), and his mother's maiden name as Conley (b. Kentucky).

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) (photo 3) shows that Curtis M. Easterling lived from 1875 to 1912, and was buried in Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, that Mary M. Wells lived from 1886 to 1984, was buried in Woodside Cemetery in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, and that Ben M. Wells lived from 1873 to 1942, and was buried in Mann Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Mary M. Sexton Easterling Wells' obituary, found on findagrave.com:

"Mrs. Mary M. Wells, 98, of 2401 S.Sutphin St., died Thursday at 12:05am at Middletown Regional Hospital.

"A native of Morgan County, Ky., Mrs. Wells came to Middletown in 1944, two years after the death of her second husband, Benjamin Wells. Mrs. Wells was the oldest member of the Breiel Boulevard Church of God and an active member of the Dorcas Circle quilters. Her work in cutting patches and stitching them together for the quilting society despite her arthritis was the subject of a Journal feature story in September.

"Survivors include two sons, Caleb Easterling of Eldorado, Ohio, and Leon Wells of Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Alma Roe of Neptune, N.J.; a stepson, Dorsey Wells of Morrow; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Sexton of Middletown.

"Funeral services will be Saturday at 10pm at Breittenbach-McCoy Funeral Home, the Rev. J. Herschel Caudill officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 5 to 9pm."
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary Wells was born December 9, 1886, and died in February of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary M. Wells was born about 1887 in Kentucky, and died February 16, 1984 in Middletown Hospital in Middletown, Butler County, at the age of 97. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Benjamin Monroe Wells died July 19, 1942 in Mary Chiles Hospital in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, from cerebral apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed Menifee County, his birth date as March 10, 1873, his marital status as married, his wife as Mrs. Mary Wells, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Wells (b. Kentucky) and Martha Pierce (b. Kentucky), the informant as C. C. Wells of Hazard, Kentucky.

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Emmaline Sexton is listed as the head of the household for house #137, she's a farmer, widowed, married for 28 years [but the 28 has a line through it], born in September of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, and she's 48 years old. Also listed are Thomas R. (son, farm laborer, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), William R. (son, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary M. (daughter, born in December of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), James W. (son, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and John N. (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 146 (Tom's Branch) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated 26, 1910), Curtis Easterling is found living in the home of his parents. William Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Cintha A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, she hasn't had any children, age 67), Curtis (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, age 32), Mary M. (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), and Caleb (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Mary's widowed mother, who's living with Mary's brother, Thomas Rosco Sexton.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 200 (Tom's Branch) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Mary Sexton is found with her 2nd husband. Benjamin M. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Courtney C. (son, single, laborer in a machine shop, born in Kentucky, age 24), Noah J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Dorsey F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Alma L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Caleb H. Easterling (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 88-8 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 6 & 7, 1930), Ben M. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Winfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), Leon (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Audna Sexton (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The child of CURTIS EASTERLING and MARY SEXTON is:

    1. CALEB H. EASTERLING, b. June 8, 1907, Kentucky, d. December 19, 1993, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, buried in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, m. ELLA FULTZ.






WILLIAM LEWIS EASTERLING, son of EVELINE CONLEY and WILLIAM H. EASTERLING, was born November 30, 1873 in Kentucky, died April 15, 1968 in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Fort Cobb Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma. He married LUCINDA BELLE HANES, daughter of JOHN HANES and HELENA SCOFIELD, February 27, 1897 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born May 7, 1878 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died July 15, 1970 in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Fort Cobb Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma.

Notes: William's sister, Rhoda, married Lucinda's brother, Samuel.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lucinda B. Hanes was born May 7, 1878 in Morgan County. Her father's name is listed as John Hanes (b. Delaware), and her mother's maiden name as "Collens - Scofield" (b. Ohio).

According to Kentucky birth records, Nancy P. Hanes was born January 17, 1875 in Morgan County. Her father's name is listed as Jno Hanes (b. Maryland), and her mother's maiden name as Scofield (b. Ohio).

According to Kentucky birth records, Maggie M. Hanes was born February 23, 1876 in Morgan County. Her father's name is listed as Jno Hanes (birthplace hard to read), and her mother's maiden name as Scoffield (b. Illinois).

According to Kentucky death records, Hallena Hanes, daughter of Joseph (b. Ohio) and Altha Scofield (b. Ohio), died August 4, 1901 in Morgan County from unknown causes. She was 59 years old and married at the time of her death.

When William Lewis Easterling's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Caddo County, Oklahoma, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Lucinda Easterling of Fort Cobb, and that he was born November 30, 1873. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William L. Easterling married Lucinda B. Hanes on February 27, 1897 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that William and Lucinda Easterling were both buried in Fort Cobb Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, W. L. Easterling was born November 30, 1873, and died April 15, 1968. He received his Social Security card in 1965 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Belle Easterling was born May 6, 1879, and died July 15, 1970. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Oklahoma, and her last place of residence was in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma.

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 87 (Hampton's Mill) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1880), John Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a carpenter, born in Maryland, parents born in Maryland, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Hellena (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 36), Matilda (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Samuel (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Joseph (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Willie L. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in November of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lucinda B. (wife, born in May of 1878 in Kentucky, father born in Delaware, mother born in Ohio, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), and Leonard H. (son, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2). Lucinda's parents are in house #334.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 171 (Hobart) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma (dated May 6, 1910), William L. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lucinda B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Maryland, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 30), Willard M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and John W. (brother, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38). They are living close to sister William's sister Rhoda.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 48 (Cobb) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated February 3 & 4, 1920), William L. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lucinda B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in France, mother born in Ohio, age 40), and Willard (son, born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 8-27 (Fort Cobb) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated April 1, 1930), Willard Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Hazel (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Alabama, mother born in Arkansas, first married at 16, age 21), Leonard (son, born in Oklahoma, age 4 years 1 month), Willie (father, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 56), and Belle (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Ohio, first married at 17, age 50).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 8-28 (Fort Cobb) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated April 8, 1940), Will L. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is L. Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 61).

    The children of WILLIAM EASTERLING and LUCINDA HANES are:

    1. LEONARD H. EASTERLING, b. December 1897, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
    2. WILLARD M. EASTERLING, b. April 30, 1901, Kentucky, d. July 3, 1988, Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, buried in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, m. HAZEL JACKSON.






JOHN R. CONLEY, son of WILLIAM HENRY CONLEY and MARTHA EMILY CAUDILL, was born October 28, 1900 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died September 5, 1962 in Jackson County, Ohio. He married HATTIE HUNLEY, daughter of ELIZABETH CRACE and PETER HUNLEY, September 14, 1921 in Minefork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born November 12, 1904 in Kentucky, and died November 5, 1981 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 199 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, John R. Conley was born about 1901, and died September 5, 1962 at home in Jackson County at the age of 61. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hattie Conley was born November 12, 1904, and died in November of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Enon, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, "Mattie" Conley was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and died November 5, 1981 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 76. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 25), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Hazel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), Magaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 0 months), and John Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months). They are living close to John's brother Wheeler.

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and HATTIE HUNLEY are:

    1. HAZEL M. CONLEY, b. November 9, 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 27, 2000, Newark, Licking County, Ohio, m. ROBERT HAROLD PENIX.
    2. MILDRED I. CONLEY, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MELVIN PHIPPS.
    3. WILLIAM HOLLIE CONLEY, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NAOMI BUSSEY.
    4. MARTHA MAGDELINE CONLEY, b. 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. FRANK J. ZEMAN.
    5. JOHN R. CONLEY JR., b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SARAH K. MCFARLAN.
    6. PAUL E. CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EVELYN QUALES.
    7. ELLIS MITCHELL CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LORETTA LEMASTER.
    8. FRANKLIN D. CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JANICE LEA HOWARD.
    9. BYRON RICHARD CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. IRENE RIGSBY.
    10. LOUISE CONLEY, m. ROBERT L. ROBINSON.

    (This information comes from Frank T. Zeman and other sources)






SUZETTE BLAIR, daughter of OVIE GENE BLAIR and MAE MOORE, married MARK GOFF (divorced).

    The child of SUZETTE BLAIR and MARK GOFF is:

    1. BLAIR MICHELLE GOFF.

    (This information comes from Patsy Blair-Foe)






WILLIAM HENRY CONLEY, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and NANCY GULLETT, was born January 2, 1857 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 2, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in State Road Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) MARGARET VIRGINIA WINN, daughter of MAHULDA MEAD and ROBERT WINN, January 6, 1875 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born about 1857 in Kentucky, and died about 1894. He married (2) MARTHA EMILY CAUDILL, daughter of ELIZABETH F. CONLEY and JOHN REED CAUDILL, March 4, 1895 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born December 17, 1873 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 3, 1953 in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Martha Caudill married (2) SAMUEL CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 199 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William H. Conley married Jenny Win on January 6, 1875 in Magoffin County at the home of C. C. Crace. The witnesses were Carlos Cooper and Edmond Conley, and the minister was C. C. Crace.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, W. H. Conley married Martha Caudill on March 14, 1895 in Magoffin County at the home of J. R. Caudill. The witnesses were Noah Minix and Maude Willis, and the minister was J. R. Howe.

According to his death certificate, William Henry Conley died November 2, 1917 in Magoffin County, and the cause of death wasn't filled in. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as June 2, 1857, his parents as Wash Conley (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Gullett (b. Kentucky), the informant as David Conley of Wheelersburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as State Road Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William H. Bonley died November 2, 1917 in Magoffin County at the age of 60.

According to her death certificate, Martha Caudell Conley died March 3, 1953 in Mt. Sterling from acute pulmonary edema. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Salyersville, her birth date as December 17, 1873, her marital status as widowed, her parents as John R. Caudell and Elizabeth Conley, the informant as Mrs. Dick Lemaster, and the burial place as Caudell Family Cemetery in Magoffin County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Martha C. Conley died March 3, 1953 in Montgomery County at the age of 79. She was living in Montgomery County at the time of her death.

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1880), William Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Margarett (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 22), Minta B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Martha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Alexander (son, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to Margaret's parents and the are also living next to the George and Nancy Cantrell family, who's son Henry will marry Minta.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), William Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in January of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years [initially it was 25 years, but crossed out and 5 written in], and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Marthy (wife, born in December of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), Sarah (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Washington (son, born in April of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), David (son, born in January of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Alice (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Dewey (son, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to William's parents and close to daughter Minta.

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), William H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 36), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Wheeler (son, born in Kentucky, age 7). David is William's son from his first marriage.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Martha Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #96, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 45 years old. Also listed are Dewey (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), John (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Wheeler (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bruce (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Alice Johnson (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 77-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Sam Conley 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 21, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 56), Bruce (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Herse (son, single, works in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, age 23). They are living next to Sam's son, Erd, and close to daughter Ora.

    The children of WILLIAM CONLEY and MARGARET WINN are:

    1. MINTA BELLE CONLEY, b. December 1876, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. HENRY CANTRELL.
    2. MARTHA M. CONLEY, b. November 30, 1877, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 2, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EDMOND M. ISAAC.
    3. ALEXANDER MARTIN CONLEY, b. March 9, 1880, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1959, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH EMILY WILLIAMS.
    4. SARAH A. "SALLY" CONLEY, b. February 28, 1882, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 3, 1953, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LORANZO DOW BLANTON.
    5. WASHINGTON CONLEY, b. April 1887, Kentucky.
      Notes: Washington Conley's full name was reportedly Jacob Washington Conley and it has been reported that he died in 1909.
    6. DAVID CONLEY, b. January 1892, Kentucky.
      Notes: David Conley reportedly died from tuberculosis in 1933.

    The children of WILLIAM CONLEY and MARTHA CAUDILL are:

    1. ALICE CONLEY, b. March 9, 1896, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 10, 1970, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MONT HANNA CONLEY.
    2. DEWEY CONLEY, b. July 18, 1898, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1970, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, buried in New Market Cemetery, New Market, Highland County, Ohio, m. VERNA LOUISE MCCARTY.
    3. JOHN R. CONLEY, b. October 28, 1900, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 5, 1962, Jackson County, Ohio, m. HATTIE HUNLEY.
    4. WHEELER CONLEY, b. December 20, 1903, Kentucky, d. November 1980, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, m. DULCIE OLIVER.
    5. BRUCE CONLEY, b. April 15, 1907, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 5, 1987, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. MILDRED BUSSEY.
    6. ELIZABETH CONLEY, b. December 11, 1911, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 11, 1986, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. HASKELL "DICK" LEMASTER.
    7. MARTHA CONLEY.






JAMES LLOYD HOLDERBY, son of MARY ALICE CAUDILL and JAMES LEWIS HOLDERBY, was born December 9, 1900 in Kentucky, and died September 22, 1977 in Fayette County, Kentucky. He married ELMA HOLIDAY, daughter of JOHN HOLIDAY and MINNIE FANNIN, about 1929. She was born July 5, 1906 in Kentucky, and died October 12, 1993 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 199 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

James Lloyd Holderby's brother, Robert Holderby, married Elma Holiday's sister, Elsie M. Holiday.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lloyd Holderby was born Deceember 9, 1900, and died in Septemb er of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James L. Holderby died September 22, 1977 in Fayette County at the age of 76. He was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elma Holderby was born July 5, 1906, and died October 12, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1962 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Elma H. Holderby died October 12, 1993 in Rowan County at the age of 87. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Gifford, Magoffin County, but was living in Rowan County at the time.

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

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Johnny Holliday is listed as the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Loyd Holdbey is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 29 years old. Also listed is Elma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 23).

    The children of LLOYD HOLDERBY and ELMA HOLIDAY are:

    1. MARY LOU HOLDERBY, m. 1930, d. 1965, m. JUNIOR SAYLOR.
    2. ANNA SUE HOLDERBY, m. WALTER VANOVER.






ROBERT BOYD HOLDERBY, son of MARY ALICE CAUDILL and JAMES LEWIS P. HOLDERBY, was born October 15, 1898 in Kentucky, and died June 15, 1982. He married ELSIE M. HOLIDAY, daughter of JOHN HOLIDAY and MINNIE FANNIN, about 1929. She was born November 21, 1908 in Kentucky, and died October 2, 1975 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 199 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Robert Holderby's brother, James Lloyd Holderby, married Elsie Holiday's sister, Elma Holiday.

Minnie Fannin Holiday was the sister of Smith Fannin.

According to her death certificate, Minnie Fannin Holiday died April 17, 1942 in Beech Grove, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from sugar diabetes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 18, 1884, her marital status as married, her husband as Johnie Holiday, her parents as Frank Fannin (b. Kentucky) and Katherine Hamond [Katherine Hammond] (b. Kentucky), the informant as Johnie Holiday of Elsie, Kentucky, and the burial place as Reed Cemetery.

When Robert Boyd Holderby'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 working for his father, James Holderby, in Gifford, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was his father, and that he was born October 15, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Holderby was born October 15, 1898, and died in June of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert Holderby died June 15, 1982 in Morgan County at the age of 83. He was living in Logan (?) at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elsie Holderby was born November 21, 1908, and died in October of 1975. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elsie M. Holderby died October 2, 1975 in Magoffin County at the age of 66.

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

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Johnny Holliday is listed as the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Robert Holidby is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21), and Bettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to Robert's brother Powell and close to their parents. Betty is probably Avonelle Holderby.

Robert Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 31), Leondis (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Avanell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lois Evylin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Nelson (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 68). -->

    The children of ROBERT HOLDERBY and ELSIE HOLIDAY are:

    1. LEONIDAS HOLDERBY, b. September 28, 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 3, 2005, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. ELLA MAE WHITT.
    2. AVONELLE HOLDERBY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SUTHERLAND.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Avanell Halderby was born in Magoffin County to Elsie Holiday.
    3. LOIS EVELYN HOLDERBY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LEWIS WIREMAN.
    4. JOHN NELSON HOLDERBY, b. March 27, 1939, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 10, 1994, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. BETTY JO HALL.
    5. LARRY NEIL HOLDERBY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. OLIDEAN ARNETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Larry N. Holderby was born in Magoffin County to Elsie Holliday.

    (This information comes from Cindy Holderby Bolen and other sources)






JOHN POWELL HOLDERBY, son of MARY ALICE CAUDILL and JAMES LEWIS P. HOLDERBY, was born February 9, 1896 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died in June of 1967 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married IDA WATSON, daughter of PORTER WATSON and CLARISSA LEMASTER, about 1925. She was born in April of 1899 and died November 23, 1955 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 198 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Clarissa Lemaster's maiden name was determined by finding the death certificate of one of her sons. Arthur Watson died March 29, 1950 in Elsie, Magoffin County, from angina pectoris. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 3, 1895, his marital status as married, his wife as Mary Watson, her age as 58, his occupation as oil field driller, his parents as Porter Watson (b. Kentucky) and Clarissa Lemaster (b. Kentucky), the informant as Will Watson of Elsie, Kentucky, and the burial place as Elsie, Kentucky.

Porter Watson's 2nd wife was Ida Hall, who was born in Edna, Kentucky. This was determined by finding the death certificate of one of her sons. Clark Watson died May 6, 1937 in Elsie, Magoffin County, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elsie, his birth date as February 8, 1914, his marital status as single, his occupation as "not any," his parents as Porter Watson (b. Caney, Morgan County) and Ida Hall (b. Edna, Kentucky), and the burial place as Elsie, Kentucky.

When John Powell Holderby's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Gifford, Magoffin County, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Gifford, that he was single, and that he was born February 9, 1896 in Gifford. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Powell Holderby was born February 9, 1896, and died in June of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ida Halderby died November 23, 1955 in Magoffin County at the age of 56.

On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Porter Watson is listed as the head of the household for house #306, he's a farmer, born in September of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Clerece (wife, born in September of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 32), Turner (son, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Willie (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Lulie (daughter, born in December of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Arthur (son, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Ida (daughter, born in April of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Porter Watson is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for less than a year, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 18), Turner (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lulie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Porter Watson is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Gail (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Clark (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ferba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Pal Holidby is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 26), and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). They are living next to Powell's parents and his brother Robert is living on the other side.

    The children of POWELL HOLDERBY and IDA WATSON are:

    1. POWELL HOLDERBY JR., b. March 24, 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 8, 1992, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. WANDA FAY BARNETT.
    2. HUBERT HOYES HOLDERBY, b. June 10, 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1926, Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hubert H. Holderby was born June 10, 1926 in Magoffin County to Ida Watson.
      According to his death certificate, Hubert Hoyes Holderby died November 8, 1926 in Gifford, Kentucky, from "Pneumonia fever." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 10, 1926, his parents as Powell Holderby (b. Kentucky) and Ida Watson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Powell Holderby of Gifford, and the burial place as John Caudill Cemetery in Gifford.
    3. CLETIS WELDEN HOLDERBY, b. August 27, 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 6, 2001, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY COCHRAN.
    4. WILLIAM ODELL HOLDERBY, b. March 8, 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1936, Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William O. Holderby was born March 8, 1936 in Magoffin County to Ida Watson.
      According to his death certificate, William Odell Holderby died March 12, 1936 in Beech Grove, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as March 8, 1936, and his parents as Powel Holderby (b. Magoffin County) and Ida Watson (b. Magoffin County).

    (This information comes from Cindy Holderby Bolen and other sources)






ELIZABETH SALYER, daughter of WILLIAM E. "BUD" SALYER and CATHERINE BURKHART, was born in October of 1871 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 7, 1941, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lewis Blair Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married LEWIS G. BLAIR, son of BRITTON J. BLAIR and MARY M. WATKINS, March 30, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born January 8, 1872 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 11, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lewis Blair Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Elizabeth Salyer can be found on page 195 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Elizabeth Salyer (age 16) married Louis G. Blair (age 18) on March 30, 1889 in Johnson County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Elizabeth Blair lived from 1872 to 1941, and was buried in Lewis Blair Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Lewis Blair lived from 1872 to 1953, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Salyer Blair died February 7, 1941 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 69 (no birth date), her marital status as married, her husband as Louis Blair, her parents as Bud Salyers (b. Harlan County) and Katie Burkhart (b. Harlan County), the informant as Homer Blair of Oil Springs, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as Oil Springs.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elizabeth Blair died February 7, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 68.

According to his death certificate, Lewis Blair died July 11, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from an aortic leak or regurgitation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 8, 1872, his marital status as married, his parents as Britton Blair and Mary Watkins, the informant as Homer Blair, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as the family cemetery in Oil Springs.

According to his obituary, Lewis Blair (age 81), son of Britton and Mary Watkins Blair, was a retired blacksmith and farmer. He was born January 8, 1872 in Johnson County, died July 11, 1953 at home in Oil Springs following an illness of 2 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by 3 sons, Taylor Blair (of Van Lear), Homer Blair (Oil Springs), and Ross Blair (Oil Springs); 3 daughters, Mrs. Lula Saylor (Ohio Springs), Mrs. Dona Crace (Ohio Springs), and Mrs. Mary Scott (Riceville); 3 brothers, Harlan Blair (Van Lear), Oscar Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), and Ross Blair (West Virginia); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Minerva Salyer (Oil Springs) and Mrs. Docie "Baily" (Indiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lewis Blair died July 11, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 81.

On page 54 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Lewis G. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #467, he's a farmer, born in January of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Elisabeth (wife, born in October of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 29), Louisa (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Nola (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Martin L. (son, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Donnie (daughter, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and William (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living next to Lewis' parents.

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1910), Lewis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lizie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 37), Lulie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Nolia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Donia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Talor (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ross (son, born in Kentucky, age 4). They are still living next to Lewis' parents.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Lewis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a blacksmith in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Luther C. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), William T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Manford R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Lewis G. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 57), Luther (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 35), and Ross (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Lewis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 67), Luther (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 44), and Ross (son, single, road hand for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 34).

    The children of ELIZABETH SALYER and LEWIS BLAIR are:

    1. LOUISA "LULA" BLAIR, b. May 1892, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1971, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GARFIELD SAYLOR.
    2. NOLA BLAIR, b. July 7, 1893, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1921, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES CAUDILL.
    3. MARTIN LUTHER CORBIT BLAIR, b. October 2, 1895, Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: When Luther Corbit Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was single and not working because of rheumatism, and that he was born October 2, 1895 in Ballot, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes, dark-colored hair, and was "wholly disabled by rheumatism." Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."
    4. DONA BLAIR, b. September 6, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 27, 1975, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARCHIE CRACE.
    5. WILLIAM TAYLOR "TAYLOR" BLAIR, b. September 17, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1960, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINERVA LEWIS.
    6. MARY BLAIR, b. October 30, 1901, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 23, 1969, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IRA HEBERN "HEBERN" SCOTT.
    7. HOMER BLAIR, b. March 21, 1904, Kentucky, d. February 22, 1975, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PEARLIE CRACE.
    8. MANFORD ROSS "ROSS" BLAIR, b. February 14, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1977, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAVENA ARLENE "ARLENE" CONLEY.






ELLA MAUDE HOCKETT, daughter of ELI HOCKETT and SYNTHIA JANE FARNHAM, was born January 8, 1891 in El Cajon Heights, San Diego County, California, and died February 11, 1959 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. She married CHARLES ELMER GANN, son of NICHOLAS BRILES GANN and MARY VIRGINIA PETTUS, August 25, 1910 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. He was born January 29, 1889 in Ganns Ridge, Benton County, Arkansas, and died May 3, 1958 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California.

Notes: When Charles Elmer Gann filled out his World War I draft registration card on June 12, 1917 in Colorado, he stated that he was an oilman working for Western Petroleum, that he was married with 2 children, and that he was born January 29, 1889 in Osberne [hard to read], Arkansas. Charles was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 25 (Township 3) in Kern County, California (dated April 28, 1910), Ella Hockett is found living with her future sisters-in-law. Della Gann is listed as the head of the household for house #235, she's a waitress in a boarding house, born in Arkansas, parents born in the United States, and she's 22 years old. Also listed are Ella M. Hockett (partner, single, cook in a boarding house, born in California, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas, age 19), and Allie Gann (partner, single, cook in a boarding house, born in Arkansas, father born in the United States, mother born in Kansas, age 24). Ella's future husband is found in house #241.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1910 census for District 25 (Township 3) in Kern County, California (dated April 28, 1910), Mary V. Gann is listed as the head of the household for house #241, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born [unreadable], she's given birth to 9 children and 5 are still living, and she's 61 years old. Also listed are Rilay A. (son, carpenter, born in Arkansas, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, age 30), Charles (son, works for the oil company, born in Arkansas, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, age 21), Bessie L. (daughter-in-law, born in Missouri, parents born in New York, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), Lindsey R. Gann (grandson, born in Arkansas, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Missouri, age 4), Hiram Moore [hard to read] (son-in-law, widowed, laborer in the oil fields, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 45), and Pearl V. Moore (granddaughter, born in Missouri, father born in Virginia, mother born in Arkansas, age 19).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 81 (Township 9) in Kern County, California (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Charles E. Gann is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a tool dresser in the oil fields, born in Arkansas, father born in Missouri, mother born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ella M. (wife, born in California, parents born in California, age 28), Elsie G. (daughter, born in California, age 8), Pauline M. (daughter, born in California, age 4 years 2 months), Gladis (daughter, born in California, age 2 years 10 months), and Mary V. Gann (mother, widowed, born in Virginia, father born in Scotland, mother born in Maryland, age 70).

On page 104 of the 1930 census for District 13-30 (Township 3) in Kern County, California (dated May 24, 1930), Charles E. Gann is listed as the head of the household for house #1221, he's a grocery store merchant, born in Arkansas, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 21, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Ella M. (wife, grocery store clerk, born in California, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas, first married at 19, age 39), Ellsie G. (daughter, milliner in a milliner store, born in California, age 19), Pauline M. (daughter, born in Arkansas, age 14), and Gladys A. (daughter, born in California, age 12).

    The children of ELLA HOCKETT and CHARLES GANN are:

    1. ELSIE G. GANN, b. 1911, California.
    2. JAMES GANN, b. 1912, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, d. before 1920.
    3. PAULINE M. GANN, b. July 4, 1915, Roller Ridge, Benton County, Arkansas.
    4. GLADYS A. GANN, b. September 13, 1917, Oildale, Kern County, California.






ELMA ELIZABETH HOCKETT, daughter of ELI HOCKETT and SYNTHIA JANE FARNHAM, was born March 26, 1878 in Mt. Tabor, Multnomah County, Oregon, and died about 1936. She married LEE R. WILLIS, son of R. F. WILLIS, about 1896. He was born about 1878 in Kansas.

Notes: On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 220 (Spaulding) in Nez Perce County, Idaho (dated April 19, 1910), Lee Willis is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kansas, father born in New York, mother born in Connecticut, married for 14 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Elma (wife, born in Oregon, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 32), Louise D. (daughter, born in California, age 11), Gertrude H. (daughter, born in California, Washington, age 8), Magaret C. (daughter, born in California, age 5), and Jean E. (daughter, born in Idaho, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 106 (Township 12) in Kern County, California (dated January 3, 1920), Lee Willis is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kansas, father born in New York, mother born in Connecticut, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Elma (wife, born in Oregon, father born in Ohio, mother born in Illinois, age 41), Margaret (daughter, born in California, age 15), Jean (daughter, born in California, age 11), Lee (son, born in California, age 8), Francis (daughter, born in California, age 6), Wanda (daughter, born in California, age 4), John (son, born in California, age 2), R. F. Willis (father, widowed, farm laborer, born in New York, parents born in Massachussets, age 74), and Horace Lewless (lodger, single, farm laborer, born in Washington, parents born in Iowa, age 21).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 19-797 (Antelope) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 16, 1930), Lee R. Willis is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's an alfalfa farmer, born in Kansas, father born in New York, mother born in Connecticut, first married at age 18, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Elma E. (wife, born in Oregon, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois, first married at 18, age 52), Frances E. (daughter, born in Washington, age 16), C. Wanda (daughter, born in California, age 14), and John E. (son, born in California, age 12).

    The children of ELMA HOCKETT and LEE WILLIS are:

    1. LOUISE D. WILLIS, b. 1899, California.
    2. GERTRUDE H. WILLIS, b. 1902, California.
    3. MARGARET C. WILLIS, b. 1905, California.
    4. JEAN E. WILLIS, b. 1909, Idaho.
    5. LEE WILLIS, b. 1912, California.
    6. FRANCIS E. WILLIS, b. 1914, California.
    7. C. WANDA WILLIS, b. 1916, California.
    8. JOHN E. WILLIS, b. 1918, California.






FRANK FREDERICK HOCKETT, son of ELI HOCKETT and SYNTHIA JANE FARNHAM, was born September 1, 1879 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, and died August 3, 1933. He married FRIEDA W. SCHULTZ about 1910. She was born about 1886 in California.

Notes: On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 251 (Los Angeles) in Los Angeles County, California (dated June 5, 1900), there was a Frida Schulz found living in the Los Angeles Orphan Asylum & School. She was born in March of 1886 in California, her parents were born in Germany, and she was 14 years old.

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 25 (Township 3) in Kern County, California (dated May 4, 1910), Frank F. Hockett is single and living in dwelling #344 and working in the oil fields. He's born in California, his father is born in Iowa, his mother in Illinois, and he's 30 years old.

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 81 (Township 9) in Kern County, California (dated January 5, 1920), Frank F. Hockett is listed as the head of his household in house #62, he's a fireman in the oil fields, born in California, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Fredd W. (wife, born in California, father born in Germany, mother born in California, age 33), Ruth H. (daughter, born in California, age 8), and Ester M. (daughter, born in California, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 44 of the 1930 census for District 56-28 (Ventura) in Ventura County, California (dated April 10, 1930), Frank F. Hockett is listed as the head of the household for house #374, he's a fireman in the oil fields, born in California, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois, first married at age 31, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Frieda (wife, born in California, father born in Germany, mother born in California, first married at 24, age 44), and Esther (daughter, born in California, age 11).

    The children of FRANK HOCKETT and FRIEDA SCHULTZ are:

    1. RUTH H. HOCKETT, b. 1912, California.
    2. ESTER M. HOCKETT, b. 1918, California.






CASSIE ADAMS, daughter of REBECCA ANN CONLEY and HENRY ADAMS, was born September 13, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married JOHN GAMBLE, January 18, 1935. He was born May 15, 1887 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 15, 1979 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky. John Gamble married (1) DORA A. BLAIR.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 37 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Thelma C. Rice who was born April 19, 1934 in Magoffin County to a Cassie Adams. There is a Thelma found in the 1940 census with this family, but she is listed as Thelma Gamble.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cassie Adams was born September 13, 1917 in Magoffin County to Beckie Conley.

When John Gamble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Brownlow, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 4 children, and that he was born May 26, 1888 in Ophir, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Gamble was born May 15, 1887, and died in April of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John Gamble died April 15, 1979 in Rowan County at the age of 92.

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), John Gamble is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a common laborer for the W.P.A. road construction project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Cassie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 22), Allie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Flem (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Joyce Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Edward Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Fedrow Adams (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 17).

    The children of CASSIE ADAMS and JOHN GAMBLE are:

    1. JOYCE IRENE GAMBLE, b. 1937, Kentucky, m. EARSLE BLANTON, m. (2) MITCHEL HOWARD, m. (3) (unknown first name) LEMASTER.
    2. EDWARD EARL GAMBLE, b. 1939, Kentucky, m. MURITY FAYE BLANTON.
    3. MURITY GAMBLE, m. BURNZO HOWARD.
    4. PEGGY SUE GAMBLE, m. HOLLAND HELTON.
    5. WILLIAM HENRY GAMBLE, m. PATTY HOWARD.
    6. WILMA LEE GAMBLE, m. LARRY DEAN BLANTON.
    7. BETTY GAMBLE, m. (1) LONNIE BLANTON, m. (2) (unknown first name) EDLER.






MARY ALICE CAUDILL, daughter of ELIZABETH F. CONLEY and JOHN REED CAUDILL, was born in December of 1871 in Kentucky, and died about 1944. She married JAMES LEWIS P. HOLDERBY, son of JAMES POWELL HOLDERBY and SARAH POWERS, October 20, 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born May 30, 1849 in Kentucky, died May 29, 1930 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 198 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

James Lewis P. Holderby was the brother of Mary Ann Holderby.

James Holderby died after being struck by a car.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James L. Holderby married Mary A. Caudill on October 20, 1892 in Magoffin County at the home of J. R. Caudill. The witness was J. W. Conley and the minister G. W. Bailey.

According to his death certificate, James Lewis Holderby died May 29, 1930 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as an accidental death. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 30, 1849, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James Holderby (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Power (b. Kentucky), the informant as Arthur Holderby of Salyersville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Caudill Cemetery in Gifford.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James L. Holderbey died May 29, 1930 in Magoffin County at the age of 80.

On page 113 of the 1850 census for Morgan County, Kentucky (dated September 11, 1850), James P. Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #735, he's a merchant, born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 34), Francis (born in Kentucky, age 4), James (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Christopher C. Maxey (merchant, born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 108 of the 1860 census for Division 2 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 30, 1860), James P. Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #716, he's a merchant, born in Virginia, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 44), Francis (born in Kentucky, age 114), James L. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah J. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 6), William (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Emily (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 24 & 25 of the 1870 census for Precinct 2 in Wolfe County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1870), James P. Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Lucinda (born in Kentucky, age 46), James L. P. (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 21), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 16), William A. (born in Kentucky, age 14), Emily P. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Laura Needham (born in Kentucky, age 20), Elizabeth Needham (born in Kentucky, age 16), Elijah C. Needham (born in Kentucky, age 15), and Squire W. Needham (born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), James L. Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in May of 1849 in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in September of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 28), William A. (son, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), John P. (son, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Robert B. (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 6 & 7, 1910), James L. Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #198, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, she has 6 children living, and she's 39 years old. Also listed are William A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), John P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Robert B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), James L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Walter H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4). They are living next to Mary's brother Leonard.

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Jimmy Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), Arthur (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Powell (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Robert (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Lloyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), James Holidby is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 40, and he's 71 years old. Also listed is Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 59). They are living next to sons Powell and Robert.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 77-2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Robert Holderby is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 31), Leondis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Avanell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lois Evylin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Nelson (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 68).

    The children of MARY CAUDILL and JAMES HOLDERBY are:

    1. WILLIAM ARTHUR HOLDERBY, b. August 23, 1893, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1945, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GRACE RICE.
    2. JOHN POWELL HOLDERBY, b. February 9, 1896, Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 1967, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. IDA WATSON.
    3. ROBERT BOYD HOLDERBY, b. October 15, 1898, Kentucky, d. June 15, 1982, m. ELSIE M. HOLIDAY.
    4. JAMES LLOYD HOLDERBY, b. December 9, 1900, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1977, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. ELMA HOLIDAY.
    5. WALTER H. HOLDERBY, b. September 2, 1903, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 5, 1953, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MABEL G. RICE.
    6. SARAH HOLDERBY, b. June 12, 1906, Kentucky, d. December 27, 1938, Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Sarah Holderby died December 27, 1938 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as June 12, 1906, her marital status as single, and the burial place as Gifford Cemetery.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah Holderby died December 27, 1938 in Magoffin County at the age of 32.
      In 1930, Sarah is found living in the home of the James Frazier family.

    (This information comes from Cindy Holderby Bolen and other sources)






RHODA ELIZA EASTERLING, daughter of EVELINE CONLEY and WILLIAM H. EASTERLING, was born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, died in 1955, and is buried in Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. She married SAMUEL P. HANES, son of JOHN HANES and HELENA SCOFIELD about 1894. He was born in October of 1866 in Ohio, died in 1956, and is buried in Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.

Notes: Rhoda's brother, William, married Samuel's sister, Lucinda.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Rhoda E. Hanes lived from 1869 to 1955, and was buried in Hobart Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, and that Samuel P. Hanes lived from 1866 to 1956, and was buried in the same cemetery.

On page 10 of the 1870 census for Deerfield Township in Warren County, Ohio (dated July 1870), John Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a wagon maker, born in Maryland, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Helena (born in Ohio, age 28), Matilda (born in Ohio, age 5), and Samuel (born in Ohio, age 3).

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 87 (Hampton's Mill) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1880), John Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a carpenter, born in Maryland, parents born in Maryland, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Hellena (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 36), Matilda (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Samuel (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Joseph (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Justice Precinct 1) in Coryell County, Texas (dated June 11, 1900), Samuel P. Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in October of 1866 in Ohio, father born in Delaware, mother born in Ohio, married for 6 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Rhoda (wife, born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 30), Willie (daughter, born in April of 1895 in Texas, age 5), Tom C. (son, born in October of 1897 in Texas, age 2), and Vernon (son, born in January of 1899 in Texas, age 1). They are living close to Rhoda's sister Mary and her brother James.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 171 (Hobart) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma (dated May 5, 1910), Samuel P. Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, father born in Maryland, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Rhoda E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 40), Willie E. (daughter, born in Texas, age 15), John C. (son, born in Texas, age 12), Eddie C. (son, born in Texas, age 10), and Gaylord L. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 4).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 132 (Hobart) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Sam P. Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, father born in the United States, mother born in Ohio, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Rhoda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Clyde (son, single, not working, born in Texas, age 22), Curtis (son, born in Texas, age 20), and Gaylord (son, born in Oklahoma, age 14).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 38-15 (Hobart) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma (dated April 2 & 3, 1940), Sam Hanes is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's not working, born in Ohio, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Rhoda (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 71), Curtis Hanes (son, single, farmer, born in Texas, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 41), Loyd Hanes (grandson, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 13), and Roberta Hanes Jr. (granddaughter, born in Oklahoma, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 7).

    The children of RHODA EASTERLING and SAMUEL HANES are:

    1. WILLIE EVELYN "EVA" HANES, b. April 8, 1895, Texas, d. February 23, 1970, Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, buried in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, m. TERRY PARTEN.
    2. JOHN CLYDE HANES, b. October 7, 1897, Texas, d. March 1984, Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia.
      Notes: John Hanes reportedly married a lady by the name of Luteen Pearson (1897-1976).
      When John Clyde Hanes' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, he stated that he was an unemployed farmer, that his closest relative was Samuel P. Hanes of Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, and that he was born October 7, 1897. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Hanes was born October 7, 1897, and died in March of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia.
      On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 56-7 (Algonquin Township) in Mchenry County, Illinois (dated April 15, 1930), Irenus J. Feffer is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a farmer, born in Illinois, father born in France, mother born in Ireland, first married at age 30, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mary H. (wife, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, first married at 25, age 28), Jeanne Marie (daughter, born in Illinois, age 2 years 6 months), and Clyde Hanes (boarder, single, farmer, born in Texas, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 32).
    3. CURTIS EDWARD HANES, b. January 27, 1899, Texas, d. August 1990, Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.
      Notes: Curtis Hanes name is listed as "Vernon" in the 1900 census.
      When Curtis Edward Hanes' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, he stated that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Rhoda Hanes of Hobart, Kiowa County, and that he was born January 27, 1899. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had gray eyes and dark-colored hair.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Curtis E. Hanes was born January 27, 1899, and died in August of 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.
    4. GAYLORD LESTER HANES, b. June 1, 1905, Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, d. March 28, 1992.
      Notes: When Gaylord Lester Hanes' World War II draft registration card was filled out on October 16, 1940 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, he stated that he was working for Independent Mill and Gin, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Terry Parten who was his sister, and that he was born June 1, 1905 in Hobart, Oklahoma. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 140 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, a dark complexion, and a scar on his left cheek.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gaylord L. Hanes was born June 1, 1905, and died March 28, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California.






CYNTHIA HUFF, daughter of MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY and JOHN HENRY HUFF, was born in June of 1888 in Kentucky. She married (1) JOHN P. HALL on January 2, 1904 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born about 1863 in Virginia. She married (2) ORVILLE ROBERTSON about 1918. He was born about 1897 in Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Cynthia Huff married John P. Hall on January 2, 1904 in Lakeville. The witnesses were John H. Huff and Martha L. Huff, and the minister was Elias Powers.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Precinct 14) in Fremont County, Colorado (dated April 19 & 20, 1910), John Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a laborer in a quarry, born in Virginia, father born in the United States, mother born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 22), Augustus (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Rolly (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and William (son, born in Colorado, age 2).

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 151 (Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 12, 1920), Orville Robinson is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a laborer in a steel plant, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Cynthia A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 27), and Augusta Hall (step-son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 66-18 (Union Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 16, 1930), Orville Roberson is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a roller in a steel mill, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 22, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 38), and Margarie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 73-13 (New Boston) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 6, 1940), Orville Robertson is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 47), Margaret (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), and Augustus Hall (step-son, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 34).

    The children of CYNTHIA HUFF and JOHN HALL are:

    1. AUGUSTUS HALL, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    2. ROLLY HALL, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    3. WILLIAM HALL, b. 1908, Colorado.

    The child of CYNTHIA HUFF and ORVILLE ROBERTSON is:

    1. MARGARET ROBERTSON, b. 1926, Ohio.






ELIZABETH HUFF, daughter of MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY and JOHN HENRY HUFF, was born in October of 1889 in Kentucky, and died October 12, 1959 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. She married EDGAR FLINT, son of WILLIAM FLINT and LUCINDA POWER, July 28, 1906 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born April 27, 1874 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 9, 1946 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Edgar Flint married (1) LULIE HOSKINS on July 26, 1901 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Edgar Flint married Lulie Hoskins on July 26, 1901 in Magoffin County at the home of Riley Howard. the witnesses were Palmer Howard and Kate Howard, and the minister was Riley Howard.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lizzie Huff married Edgar Flint on July 28, 1906 in Magoffin County at the home of William Flint. The witnesses were Jasper Waller and William Flint, and the minister was L. F. Caudill.

When Edgar Flint'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 laborer at a steel plant in Ashland, Boyd County, that his closest relative was Lizzie Flint of Catlettsburg, and that he was born April 27, 1874. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Elizabeth Huff Flint was born about 1889, and died October 12, 1959 in Huntington, Cabell County, at the age of 70 years and 1 day. Her parents are listed as Martha Conley and John H. Huff, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Edgar Flint died January 9, 1946 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from ulcerative colitis and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as April 27, 1874, his marital status as married, his wife as Elizabeth Huff Flint, his occupation as blacksmith for Appalachian Electric Power Company, his parents as William Flint (b. Kentucky) and Lucinda Power (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Elizabeth H. Flint of Catlettsburg, and the burial place as Lakeville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edgar Flint died January 9, 1946 in Boyd County at the age of 71. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 1 - Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), William Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Horace (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Harlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rhody (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Emly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Jeane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), William Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, born in March of 1837 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Loucinda (wife, born in June of 1834 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 65), Edgar (son, single, farm laborer, born in February of 1874 in Kentucky, age 26), Emily (daughter, single, not working, born in May of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Fadie (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), and Nelies Flint (granddaughter, born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 35 of the 1910 census for District 192 (Precinct 1) in Wolfe County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Edgar Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a saw filer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she hasn't had any children, age 25), Bertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 49 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Edgar Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #520, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 29), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 10-4 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Edgar Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a repairman in an electric plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 31, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 38), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 10-5 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Edgar Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a blacksmith for an electric power company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 50), Elsie M. (daughter, single, beautician in a beauty salon, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 25), Russell H. (son, single, bookkeeper for a wholesale liquor company, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 22), and William E. Flint (nephew, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 34).

    The children of ELIZABETH HUFF and EDGAR FLINT are:

    1. ELSIE M. FLINT, b. September 25, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elsie Flint was born September 25, 1914 in Magoffin County to Elizabeth Huff.
    2. RUSSELL HIRAM FLINT, b. June 26, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 1993.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell Flint was born June 26, 1917 in Magoffin County to Elizabeth Huff.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Russell Hiram Flint was born June 26, 1917 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died September 1, 1993. His name was listed as Russell H. Flint in August of 1937, as Hiram R. Flint in December of 1946, and his parents are listed as Edgar Flint and Elizabeth Huff.






WILLIAM JACKSON CAUDILL, son of ELIZABETH F. CONLEY and JOHN REED CAUDILL, was born January 27, 1889 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died about 1961. He married ELIZA JANE WILLIAMS, daughter of HENRY WILLIAMS and LOUISA DICY STIDHAM, in May of 1912. She was born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, and died about 1973.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 204 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts Clayton Caudill was born in 1924 to Eliza Williams.

When William Jackson Caudill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Gifford, that he had a wife and 3 children, and that he was born January 27, 1889 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes, light brown hair, and "one eye gone."

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Eliza Jane Williams Caudill was born October 7, 1894 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Her name was listed as Eliza Williams Caudill in October of 1938, and Eliza Jane Caudill in April of 1972, and her parents are listed as Henry Williams and Dicy Stidham.

On page 35 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), William Caudill is found living in the home of his sister. Campbell S. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Ester (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 25), Modie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Willie Caudill (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), William Caudill 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 31 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Herschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), Dice Williams (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63), and Camel (brother-in-law, worker for the public works, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living next to William's sister Mary.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Will Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hershell (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jeff (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Buford (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Windford (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months). They are living close to William's brother Robert.

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 77-2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Willard Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 46), Mitchel (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Beatrice (daughter, single, seamstress for the N.Y.A. sewing project, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ishmell (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Buford (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Wendell (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Worden (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dallas (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ella Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Edith Gray (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Carson (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of WILLIAM CAUDILL and ELIZA WILLIAMS are:

    1. REVA CAUDILL, b. April 24, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. 1978, m. CHARLIE HAMMONDS.
    2. MITCHELL CAUDILL, b. May 8, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. 1982.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mitchell Caudill was born May 8, 1915 in Magoffin County to Liza Williams.
    3. BEATRICE CAUDILL, b. May 6, 1917, Magoffin County,Kentucky, m. PETE WOOTENBERG.
    4. HERSHELL CAUDILL, b. April 11, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GWENDOLYN VANDERPOOL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hershell Caudill was born April 11, 1919 in Magoffin County to Eliza Williams.
    5. JEFF ISHMAEL CAUDILL, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. GAYNELL RISNER.
    6. BUFORD CAUDILL, b. 1922, Kentucky, m. FRANCIS VANDERPOOL.
      Notes: Buford Caudill is found living with his Aunt Lillie in 1940.
    7. WENDELL CAUDILL, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SADIE HOWARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wendell Caudill was born in Magoffin County to Eliza Williams.
    8. WARDEN CAUDILL, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. REVA COLLETT.
    9. DALLAS G. CAUDILL, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ELLA GRAY HELTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dellis G. Caudill was born in 1928 in Magoffin County to Eliza Williams.
    10. ELLA FAYE CAUDILL, b. 1931, Kentucky, m. OLEN COLLETT.
    11. EDITH GRAY CAUDILL, b. 1935, Kentucky, m. LEWIS ABSHER.
    12. CARSON CAUDILL, b. 1936, Kentucky, m. JOYCE PIKE.






WILLIAM MILFORD HUFF, son of MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY and JOHN HENRY HUFF, was born February 8, 1893 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 27, 1965 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, and is buried in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. He married NETTIE MAGGARD, daughter of ALFRED MAGGARD and MARY JANE PHILLIPS, about 1921. She was born November 28, 1901 in Virginia, and died in April of 1984 in Pound, Wise County, Virginia.

Notes: According to Virginia marriage record transcripts, Alfred Maggard (widowed, b. 1854, Letcher County, Kentucky, age 35), son of Dairl Maggard and Keziah Maggard, married Mary Jane Phillips (single, b. 1863, Wise County, Virginia, age 26), daughter of John Phillips and Sallie Phillips, on December 20, 1889 in Wise County.

According to his death certificate, Alfred Maggard died October 17, 1938 in Pound, Wise County, Virginia, from nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Letcher County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 9, 1853, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Mary Maggard, his parents as David Maggard (b. Kentucky) and Causee Morris [Keziah Morris], the informant was William Huff of Pound, and the burial place as Flat Gap.

According to her death certificate, Mary Phillips Maggard died February 12, 1927 in Gladeville, Wise County, Virginia, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wise County, her birth date as March 15, 1863, her marital status as married, her husband as Alford Maggord, her parents as John Phillips (b. Sarah County, North Carolina) and Sarah Hay (b. Russell County, Virginia), the informant as M. Roberts of Dooley, Virginia, and the burial place as Flat Gap, Virginia.

When William Huff's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Pound, Wise County, Virginia, he stated that he was working for W.P.A. in Pound, that the person who would always know his name was M. L. Countiss of Pound, and that he was born February 8, 1893 in Lakeville, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 185 pounds, and he had brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion.

According to his death certificate, William NMN Huff [no middle name] died January 27, 1965 in Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, and the cause of death is listed as an old cerebral vascular accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 8, 1893, his marital status as married, his wife as Nettie Huff, his place of residence as Pound, Virginia, his occupation as coal & coke miner, his parents as John Henry Huff and Martha E. Conley, the informant as family, and the burial place as Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Huff was born February 8, 1893, and died in February of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Virginia.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, William Milford Huff was born February 8, 1893 in Lakeville, Kentucky. His parents are listed as John H. Huff and Martha Conley.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nettie Huff was born November 28, 1901, and died in April of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Pound, Wise County, Virginia.

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1910 census for District 138 (Roberson) in Wise County, Virginia (dated May 4 & 5, 1910), Alferd Maggard is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 47), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 13), Evns [hard to read] (son, born in Virginia, age 10), and Nettie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8).

On page 50 of the 1920 census for District 170 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 19, 1920), Alfred Maggard is listed as the head of the household for house #495, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 56), Evans (son, born in Virginia, age 20), and Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18). William Huff's brother, Patrick, is in house #491.

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 77-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), William Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Netty (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 28), Ralph M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ray (adopted son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 98-37 (Roberson) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 25, 1940), William Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a road worker for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Nettie (wife, born in Virginia, 4th grade education, age 38), Ralph M. (son, married, not working, born in Virginia, 7th grade education, age 18), and Venice C. (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 14).

    The child of WILLIAM HUFF and NETTIE MAGGARD is:

    1. RALPH MATTHEW HUFF, b. February 27, 1922, Wise, Wise County, Virginia, d. April 26, 1989 in Polk County, Florida, m. VENICE C. (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Virginia birth record transcripts, Ralph M. Huff was born February 27, 1922 in Wise County.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Ralph Matthew Huff was born February 27, 1922 in Wise, Wise County, Virginia, and died April 26, 1989. His parents are listed as William Huff and Nettie Maggard.
      According to Florida death record transcripts, Ralph Matthew Huff was born February 27, 1922, and died April 26, 1989 in Polk County at the age of 67.






MAXIE CLICK, daughter of ADA CONLEY and JOSEPH CLICK, was born February 14, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 24, 2004 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pete Bayes Cemetery in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married IVAN CAUDILL, son of LEROY CAUDILL and AURORA PICKLESIMER, in 1936 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born January 18, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 10, 1985 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bays Cemetery in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maxie Click was born February 14, 1914 in Johnson County to Ada Conley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivan Caudle was born January 18, 1915 in Johnson County to ARona Picklesiman.

According to her obituary, Maxie Click Caudill (age 90), daughter of the late Joe and Ada Conley Click, was born February 14, 1914 in Johnson County, died September 24, 2004 in St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Pete Bayes Cemetery in Swamp Branch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Caudill, in 1985; 1 son, Herbert Caudill; 6 brothers, Elzie Click, Eugene Click, Jerry Click, Leonard Click, Murel Click, and Amos Click; and 1 sister, Malta Caudill. She was survived by 2 sons, Chester Caudill (of Upper Sandusky, Ohio) and Kenneth Caudill (Swamp Branch); 4 sisters, Okie Conley (Carey, Ohio), Rushie Spears (Swamp Branch), Neva Jo Blanton (Swamp Branch); and Mary Lee Ramey (Shelby, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Ivan Caudill (age 69), son of Roy and Rorie Picklesimer Caudill, was a retired employee of Adams Construction Company and a resident of Swamp Branch, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 18, 1915 in Johnson County, died January 10, 1985 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center, and was buried in Bays Cemetery in Swamp Branch. He was survived by his wife, Maxie Click Caudill, whom he married in 1936 in Johnson County; 3 sons, Herbert Caudill (Swamp Branch), Kenneth Caudill (Swamp Branch), and Chester Caudill (Upper Sandusky, Ohio); 3 brothers, Edgar Caudill (Leander, Kentucky), Ray Caudill (East Point, Kentucky), and Raymond Caudill (Swamp Branch); 1 sister, Mrs. Ethel Hipkins (South Charleston, Ohio); 3 half-brothers, Lewis Caudill (Carey, Ohio), Duellavon Caudill (Dunbar, West Virginia), and Leroy Caudill (Vanlue, Ohio); 2 half-sisters, Joline Risner (Carey) and Blanchelene Eckleberry (Sycamore, Ohio); 1 step-brother, Herschel Music (Carey); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ivin Caudill was born January 18, 1915, and died in January of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ivan Caudill died January 10, 1985 in Johnson County at the age of 69.

    The children of MAXIE CLICK and IVAN CAUDILL are:

    1. HERBERT CAUDILL, b. May 3, 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1997, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BILLIE LOU KESTNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Herbert Caudill was born May 3, 1939 in Johnson County to Maxie Click.
      According to his obituary, Herbert Caudill (age 58), son of Maxie Click Caudill and the late Ivan Caudill, was a coal tipple operator. He was born in May of 1939 in Johnson County, died June 4, 1997 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Pete Bayes Cemetery in Swamp Branch. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Billie Lou Kestner Caudill; 1 daughter, Mary L. Hitchcock (of Swamp Branch); and 2 brothers, Chester Caudill (Carey, Ohio) and Kenneth Caudill (Swamp Branch). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. CHESTER CAUDILL, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chester Caudill was born in Johnson County to Maxie Click.
    3. KENNETH CAUDILL, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kenneth Caudill was born in Johnson County to Maxie Click.






HENRY HUFF, son of MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY and JOHN HENRY HUFF, was born February 10, 1903 in Kentucky, died July 10, 1983 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Powers Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married CELIA MAE MCCARTY, daughter of JAMES J. MCCARTY and PEARL BARKER. She was born September 26, 1909, died in March of 1980, and is buried in Powers Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky

Notes: Celia Mae McCarty was the sister of Nettie McCarty.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Henry and Celia Mae McCarty Huff were both buried in Powers Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Huff was born February 10, 1903, and died in July of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Huff died July 10, 1983 in Johnson County at the age of 80. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Celia Huff was born September 26, 1909, and died in March of 1980. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15 & 18, 1910), James McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 38), Columbus (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Auther (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Netty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Celia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), and Robert E. L. Noe (lodger, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 months, age 31).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Patrick) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), James J. Carty is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Columbus (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Celia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Nanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Lee Noe (servant, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 77-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Henry Huff is listed as the head of household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 27), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), and Syva [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1940 census for District 77-10 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Henry Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 30), Elimer [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sylvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Oakley (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of HENRY HUFF and CELIA MCCARTY are:

    1. ELMER HUFF, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. THELMA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer Huff was born in Magoffin County to Celia McCarty.
    2. SYLVIA HUFF, b. April 5, 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 20, 2011, Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, m. RAYMOND L. DAWLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sylva Huff was born in Magoffin County to Cellia McCarty.
      According to her obituary, Sylvia Huff Dawley (age 83) of Westerville, Ohio, died April 20, 2011 in Mill Run Care Center in Hilliard, Ohio, and was buried in Pioneer Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Dawley; and 2 granddaughters, Crystal Triplett and Leslie Dawley. She was survived by 4 sons, Michael (Celeste) Dawley, Randall L. (Ellen) Dawley, Russell W. (Beth) Dawley, and Greg (Wendy) Dawley; 1 daughter, Diana L. (Randy) Martin; 2 brothers, Elmer (Thelma) Huff and Oakley (Belle) Huff; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
    3. OAKLEY HUFF, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BELLE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oakley Huff was born in Magoffin County to Cellia McCarty.






JOHN CONLEY, son of JAMES CONLEY and CYNTHIA A. MONTGOMERY, was born in September of 1867 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 28, 1924 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, and is buried in Highland Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia. He married MARTHA SMITH, daughter of JAMES SMITH and NANCY MCKINNEY, April 16, 1892 in Wise County, Virginia. She was born July 26, 1868 in Scott County, Virginia, died November 20, 1931 in Esserville, Wise County, Virginia, and was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 196 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book, it says is that John Conley was born in 1868 and married Martha Conley on January 6, 1885. This information is wrong. The John Conley who married Martha Conley on January 6, 1885, was actually John Harmon Conley.

According to Virginia marriage record transcripts, Jno. Connally (single, b. 1868, Magoffin County, Kentucky, age 24), son of James Conley and Sintha Conley, married Martha Smith (child: Sally Smith) on April 16, 1892 in Wise County.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) (photo 3) shows that John Conley lived from September 19, 1867 to May 28, 1924, was buried in Highland Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, and that Martha Conley lived from July 26, 1868 to November 20, 1931, and was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia.

According to his death certificate, John Conley died May 28, 1924 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, from "Gun Shot Wound of Head (Suicide)." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Salyersville, Kentucky, his birth date as September of 1857 [mistake], his age as 56 years 8 months, his marital status as married, his wife as Martha Conley, his occupation as taxi owner, his parents as James Conley (b. Magoffin County, Kentucky) and Cyntha Montgomery (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. John Conley of Norton, Virginia, and the burial place as Highland Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Martha Smith Conley died November 20, 1931 in Esserville, Wise County, Virginia, from nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Scott County, Virginia, her birth date as July 26, 1868, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John Conley, she was living with her daughter, her parents as James Smith (b. Scott County, Virginia) and Nancy McKinney (b. Scott County, Virginia), the informant as Mrs. Lee Kelgore of Esserville, and the burial place as Laurel Grove Cemetery.

On page 23 of the 1870 census for Johnston in Scott County, Virginia (dated July 20, 1870), James Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Virginia, age 33), Tabitha (born in Virginia, age 15), Lavina (born in Kentucky, age 12), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Martha (born in Virginia, age 2).

On page 18 of the 1880 census for District 74 (Johnson) in Scott County, Virginia (dated June 16, 1880), James Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 43), Sarah (daughter, born in Virginia, age 20), Mary (daughter, born in Virginia, age 15), and Martha (daughter, born in Virginia, age 10).

On page 47 of the 1900 census for District 124 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated June 23, 1900), John Conaly is listed as the head of the household for household for house #436, he's a day laborer, born in September of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in July of 1869 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 30), Sallie A. (daughter, born in July of 1886 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 13), and Arky Herndon (niece, born in August of 1895 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 4).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 132 (Norton East Ward) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 23, 1910), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years old, and he's 41 years old. Also listed is Martha (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 41).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 171 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a night watchman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed is Martha (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 51).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 174 (Lipps) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 7, 1920), Lee L. Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a grocery merchant, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rorah A. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 34), M. Ethel (daughter, born in Virginia, age 15), Anna L. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 12), Joe C. (son, born in Virginia, age 8), Woodrow (son, born in Virginia, age 3), and Martha Conway (mother-in-law, married, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 50).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 98-9 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 17, 1930), L. Lee Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #384, he's an abstractor of land titles, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 23, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sallie A. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 17, age 43), Joseph C. (son, born in Virginia, age 18), Woodrow W. (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Nell H. (son, born in Virginia, age 8), Ethel Tieche (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), H. Robert Tieche (son-in-law, married, laborer in the coal mines, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 23, age 27), Bobby A. Teiche (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 4 years 4 months), Anne R. (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 1 year 8 months), and Martha Conley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 61).

    The child of JOHN CONLEY and MARTHA SMITH is:

    1. SARAH ANN "SALLIE" SMITH CONLEY, b. July 26, 1886, Wise County, Virginia, d. May 20, 1948, Gladeville, Wise County, Virginia, buried in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, m. LAFAYETTE LEE "LEE" KILGORE.

    (This information comes from Michael Nestor and other sources)






SARAH ANN "SALLIE" SMITH CONLEY, daughter of JOHN CONLEY and MARTHA SMITH, was born July 26, 1886 in Wise County, Virginia, died May 20, 1948 in Gladeville, Wise County, Virginia, and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia. She married LAFAYETTE LEE "LEE" KILGORE, son of WILLIAM JEFFERSON KILGORE and NANCY ELIZABETH WELLS, September 8, 1903 in Nettle Patch, Wise County, Virginia. He was born March 16, 1880 in Wise County, Virginia, died February 24, 1938 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Nancy Elizabeth Wells Kilgore died May 9, 1926 in Esserville, Wise County, Virginia, from endocartitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wise County, her birth date as March 26, 1854, her marital status as married, her husband as Wm. J. Kilgore Sr., her parents as James Wells (b. Wise County) and Genetta Cumpton (b. Scott County, Virgina), the informant as Wm. J. Kilgore of Esserville, and the burial place as Wells Cemetery.

According to Virginia marriage record transcripts, Sally Smith (single, b. 1886, Wise County, Virginia, age 17), daughter of [no first name] Conley and Martha Conley, married Lee L. Kilgore (single, b. 1880, Wise County, Virginia, age 23), son of William J. Kilgore and N. E. Kilgore, on September 8, 1903 in Nettle Patch, Wise County, Virginia.

When Lafayette Lee Kilgore's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, he stated that he was a coal operator in Coeburn, Wise County, that his closest relative was Sallie Kilgore of Coeburn, and that he was born March 16, 1880. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to her death certificate, Sallie A. Kilgore died May 20, 1948 at home in Gladeville, Wise County, Virginia, from liver cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wise County, her birth date as July 26, 1886, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Lee Kilgore, her parents as John Conley (b. Ashland, Kentucky) and Martha Smith (b. Wise County, Virginia), the informant as Mrs. Hagan Tilche of Wise County, and the burial place as Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Virginia.

According to his death certificate, Lee L. Kilgore died February 24, 1938 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, from chronic nephritis and a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Wise County, his birth date as March 16, 1880, his marital status as married, his wife as Sallie Kilgore, his occupation as coal operator, his parents as William Jefferson Kilgore (b. Wise County) and Nancy E. Wells (b. Wise County), the informant as Mrs. Sallie Kilgore of Norton, and the burial place as Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Virginia.

On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 101 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated June 19, 1880), William J. Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #216, he's a deputy clerk, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 26), James H. (son, born in Virginia, age 4), Brickey R. (son, born in Virginia, age 1), and Lafayett L. (son, born in March of 1880 in Virginia, age 2 months).

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 123 (Gladesville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated June 12 & 13, 1900), William J. Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a farmer, born in January of 1849 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 25 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in March of 1854 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 46), James (son, single, farm hand, born in October of 1875 in Virginia, age 24), Brick P. (son, single, farm hand, born in October of 1878 in Virginia, age 21), Lafayette L. (son, single, farm hand, born in March of 1880 in Virginia, age 20), Roderick R. (son, born in January of 1882 in Virginia, age 18), Genettie A. (daughter, born in December of 1883 in Virginia, age 16), Julia B. (daughter, born in October of 1885 in Virginia, age 14), Mary R. E. (daughter, born in August of 1889 in Virginia, age 10), Sarah C. (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Virginia, age 6), William J. (son, born in September of 1895 in Virginia, age 4), and Nancy E. (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Virginia, age 1).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 130 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 23, 1910), Lee Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #186, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Ethel (daughter, born in Virginia, age 5), and Annie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 174 (Lipps) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 7, 1920), Lee L. Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a grocery merchant, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rorah A. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 34), M. Ethel (daughter, born in Virginia, age 15), Anna L. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 12), Joe C. (son, born in Virginia, age 8), Woodrow (son, born in Virginia, age 3), and Martha Conway (mother-in-law, married, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 50).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 98-9 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 17, 1930), L. Lee Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #384, he's an abstractor of land titles, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 23, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sallie A. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 17, age 43), Joseph C. (son, born in Virginia, age 18), Woodrow W. (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Nell H. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8), Ethel Tieche (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), H. Robert Tieche (son-in-law, married, laborer in the coal mines, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 23, age 27), Bobby A. Teiche (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 4 years 4 months), Anne R. (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 1 year 8 months), and Martha Conley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 61).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 98-1 (Norton) in Wise County, Virginia (dated May 9, 1940), Sallie Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #148, she's widowed, not working, born in Virginia, she was living in rural Wise County in 1935, she has a 6th grade education, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are Joe C. (son, single, new worker, born in Virginia, 2 years of high school, age 28), Woodroe (son, single, bookkeeper in a music store, born in Virginia, 1 year of high school, age 23), and Nell Hope (daughter, born in Virginia, age 18).

    The children of SALLIE SMITH and LEE KILGORE are:

    1. MAUDE ETHEL "ETHEL" KILGORE, b. May 24, 1904, Wise County, Virginia, d. April 1974, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, buried in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, m. HAGAN ROBERT TIECHE.
    2. ANN L. KILGORE, b. July 2, 1907, Virginia, d. October 13, 1986, Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, buried in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, m. DEAN AUVLE STURGILL.
    3. JOSEPH C. KILGORE, b. 1912, Virginia.
    4. WOODROW W. KILGORE, b. 1917, Virginia.
    5. NELL HOPE KILGORE, b. 1922, Virginia.






MAUDE ETHEL "ETHEL" KILGORE, daughter of SARAH ANN "SALLIE" SMITH CONLEY and LAFAYETTE LEE "LEE" KILGORE, was born May 24, 1904 in Wise County, Virginia, died in April of 1974 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia. She married HAGAN ROBERT TIECHE, son of EDWARD V. TIECHE and CARRIE BOND, March 14, 1925 in Lee County, Virginia. He was born March 28, 1903 in Coeburn, Wise County, Virginia, died in 1964, and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia.

Notes: According to her delayed birth certificate, Maude Ethel Kilgore was born May 24, 1904 in Wise County, Virginia, to Layfayett Lee Kilgore (clerk, b. Wise County, age 25) and Sarah Ann Conley (b. Wise County, age 18). The certificate was filed March 25, 1953.

According to his delayed birth certificate, Hagan Robert Tieche was born March 28, 1903 in Coeburn, Wise County, Virginia, to Edward V. Tieche (b. Wise County, age 29) and Carrie Bond (b. Wise County, age 27). The certificate was filed September 7, 1948.

According to Virginia marriage record transcripts, Ethel Kilgore (single, b. 1904, Coeburn, Virginia, age 21), daughter of Lee and Sallie Kilgore, married H. R. Tieche (single, b. 1903, Coeburn, Virginia, age 22), son of Edward and Cora Tieche, on March 14, 1925 in Lee County, Virginia.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Ethel M. Tieche lived from 1904 to 1974, and was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, and that Hagan Robert Tieche lived from 1903 to 1964, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ethel Tieche was born May 24, 1904, and died in April of 1974. She received her Social Security card in 1951-1952 in Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.

On pages 46 & 47 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Lipps) in Wise County, Virginia (dated May 6 & 7, 1910), Edward V. Tieche is listed as the head of the household for house #463, he's an insurance agent, born in Ohio, parents born in France, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 34), Ada (daughter, born in Virginia, age 11), Erma (daughter, born in Virginia, age 9), Hagan (son, born in Virginia, age 7), Bruce (son, born in Virginia, age 4), Kyle (son, born in Virginia, age 2), and Esther Bond (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 67).

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1920 census for District 174 (Lipps) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 13, 1920), E. V. Tieche is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a coal mine operator, born in Ohio, parents born in France, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 43), Irma (daughter, born in Virginia, age 18), Hagan (son, born in Virginia, age 16), Bruce (son, born in Virginia, age 14), Kyle (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Virginia, age 5), Ruth (daughter, born in Virginia, age 2), Esthe R. Bond (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, father born in Ohio, mother born in Virginia, age 75), and Jeff D. Bond (brother-in-law, divorced, lawyer with a general practice, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 37).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 98-9 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 17, 1930), L. Lee Kilgore is listed as the head of the household for house #384, he's an abstractor of land titles, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 23, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sallie A. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 17, age 43), Joseph C. (son, born in Virginia, age 18), Woodrow W. (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Nell H. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8), Ethel Tieche (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), H. Robert Tieche (son-in-law, married, laborer in the coal mines, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 23, age 27), Bobby A. Teiche (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 4 years 4 months), Anne R. (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 1 year 8 months), and Martha Conley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 61).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 98-4 (Wise) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 16, 1940), Hagen Tieche is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a janitor in the county courthouse, born in Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ethel K. (wife, born in Virginia, 4 years of high school, age 35), Bobbie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 14), Anna Richmond (daughter, born in Virginia, age 11), Eddie Lee (son, born in Virginia, age 6), and Jane (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8 months).

    The children of ETHEL KILGORE and HAGAN TIECHE are:

    1. BOBBIE A. TIECHE, b. 1926, Virginia, m. (unknown first name) SANDERS.
    2. ANNE RICHMOND TIECHE, b. 1928, Virginia, m. (unknown first name) SHIPLEY.
    3. EDWARD LEE TIECHE, b. November 2, 1933, Esserville, Wise County, Virginia, d. November 28, 2013, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, m. DOROTHY PERKINS, July 2, 1955, Germany.
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Edward Lee Tieche Sr., 80, of South 450 East, Elizabethtown formerly of Union City, went to see his beloved wife on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Ed was born to Hagan and Ethel Kilgore Tieche on November 2, 1933 in Esserville, Va. He married Dorothy Perkins on July 2, 1955 in Germany where he was in the 62nd Military Police Highway Patrol. Upon returning from active duty in the U.S. Army, Ed was a Virginia State Trooper for a time before deciding to start his own trucking company with his father. Ed was more mechanically minded and thus started a career in maintenance, repairing various machines and robots. He earned Journeyman's cards in Hydraulics, Electricity, and Welding. His hobbies included debating how to fix the U.S. government at local coffee shops, woodworking, football, NASCAR, flying small Cessnas and extolling the virtues of the state of Virginia. Ed is survived by his children, Anne (Dick) Jenkins of Raleigh, N.C., Lee (Kay) Tieche of Elizabethtown, and Bruce (Rebecca) Tieche of Washington D.C.; grandchildren, Lauren (James) Hoffert, Hannah Jenkins, Tyler Tieche, Matthew Tieche, Kaylee Tieche, and Sophia Tieche; and great-grandsons, Owen and Peyton Hoffert. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy; and sisters, Bobbie Sanders, Jane Tieche, Anne Shipley, and Kitty Raines."
    4. JANE TIECHE, b. 1939, Virginia.
    5. KITTY TIECHE, m. (unknown first name) RAINES.






ANN L. KILGORE, daughter of SARAH ANN "SALLIE" SMITH CONLEY and LAFAYETTE LEE "LEE" KILGORE, was born July 2, 1907 in Virginia, died October 13, 1986 in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, and is buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia. She married DEAN AUVLE STURGILL, son of JOHN B. STURGILL and MARTHA PALMYRA DEAN, about 1924. He was born July 22, 1903 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, died July 15, 1965 in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, and is buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Martha Palmyre Dean Sturgill died December 20, 1928 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, from uterine cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wise County, her birth date as May 27, 1878, her marital status as married, her husband as John B. Sturgill, her parents as John Dean (b. Scott County, Virginia) and Sarah Dean (b. Wise County), the informant as Mrs. C. F. Collier of Norton, and the burial place as Highland Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Ann Kilgore Sturgill died October 13, 1986 in Community Hospital in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, from myocardial infarction. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Virginia, her birth date as July 2, 1908, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Dean A. Sturgill, her place of residence as Vinton, Roanoke County, her parents as Lee Kilgore and Sally Conley, the informant as "Ronald E. Sturgill- Son," and the burial place as Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Anna Sturgill was born July 2, 1907, and died in October of 1986. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia.

According to his death certificate, Dean Auvle Sturgill died July 15, 1965 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, from cerbrovascular accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Norton, Virginia, his birth date as July 22, 1903, his marital status as married, his wife as Ann Kilgore Sturgill, his occupation as retired federal government civil engineer, his father as John B. Sturgill, his mother's maiden name as "---------Palmyra------," the informant as Ann Kilgore Sturgill, and the burial place as Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dean Sturgill was born July 22, 1903, and died in July of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Virginia.

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 172 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 21, 1920), John B. Sturgill is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a detective [hard to read], born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Almira (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 40), Dean A. (son, born in Virginia, age 16), Chas H. [Charles H.] (son, born in Virginia, age 14), and Katie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 98-2 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 6, 1930), Dean Sturgil is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a civil engineer for the county, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 22, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Anna S. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 15, age 21), Dean C. (son, born in Virginia, age 5), and John D. (son, born in Virginia, age 2 years 3 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 98-2 (Norton) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 24, 1940), Dean Sturgill is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a civil engineer, born in Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Ann (wife, born in Virginia, 2 years of high school, age 31), Dean Cooper (son, born in Virginia, age 15), Johnnie (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Patsy (daughter, born in Virginia, age 7), and Ronald (son, born in Virginia, age 4).

    The children of ANN KILGORE and DEAN STURGILL are:

    1. DEAN COOPER STURGILL, b. 1925, Virginia.
    2. JOHN D. STURGILL, b. 1928, Virginia.
    3. PATSY STURGILL, b. 1933, Virginia.
    4. RONALD E. STURGILL, b. 1936, Virginia.






MARY F. CONLEY, daughter of JAMES CONLEY and CYNTHIA A. MONTGOMERY, was born April 27, 1871 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died August 25, 1913 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in John Power Cemetery in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) DANIEL BOONE DYER, son JAMES DYER and REBECCA ARNETT, about 1890. He was born in January of 1867 in Kentucky. She married (2) BOONE GREENE, son of DANIEL BOONE GREEN and QUEEN VICTORIA GOSE, about 1911. He was born February 16, 1881 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 20, 1969 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, and is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on Mary Conley can be found on page 196 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Boone Green was the brother of Dudley Greene.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Daniel Green married Queeny Gose on December 23, 1871 in Magoffin County at the home of Phillip Gose. The witnesses were Andrew Patton and Stephen Arnett, and the minister was David J. Carty.

According to her death certificate, Rebecca Arnett Dyer died February 17, 1912 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her age as 66 [hard to read], her marital status as married, her parents as David Arnett (b. Kentucky) and Liddie Gullett (b. Kentucky), the informant as James Dyer of Hendricks, Kentucky, and the burial place as Dyer Cemetery.

When Boon Green'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 Fritz, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was "Courtney Green Son" of Fritz, and that he was born February 18, 1881. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

When Boone Greene's World War I draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Greeley Marshall in Alvada, Ohio, that the person who would always know his address was Courtney Greene of Alvada, and that he was born February 16, 1881 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 160 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.

According to her death certificate, Mary F. Green died August 25, 1913 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the bone. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as April 27, 1871, her marital status as married, her parents as James Conley (b. Magoffin County) and Cynthia Montgomery (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Dean Conley of Lakeville, and the burial place as John Power Cemetery in Lakeville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary F. Green died August 25, 1913 in Magoffin County at the age of 42.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Boone Greene lived from 1881 to 1969, and was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, that Courtney Greene lived from 1912 to 1987, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Iva M. Greene lived from 1914 to 1994, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Boone Greene was born February 16, 1881, and died in February of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Alvada, Seneca County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Boone Greene was born about 1881, and died February 20, 1969 in Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio. He was living in Hancock County and widowed at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 4 - Middle Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), James Dyer is listed as the head of the household for house #297, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Ethril (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Boon (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Larkin (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Wick (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), George C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Emley J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Charley (son, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 55 (Johnson Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Daniel B. Dyer is listed as the head of the household for house #408, he's a farmer, born in January of 1877 [mistake] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (wife, born in April of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 2 are still living, age 28), Cyntha (daughter, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), and Rebecca (daughter, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

On pages 44 & 45 of the 1900 census for District 55 (Johnson Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Daniel B. Green is listed as the head of the household for house #402, he's a farmer, born in June of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Queen (wife, born in April of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 46), Wilbur (son, single, farm laborer, born in August of 1875 in Kentucky, age 24), Boone (son, born in February of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Mary (daughter, born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Martha (daughter, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Dudley (son, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Hayden (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Nathan (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Reb (son, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Burt (son, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 107 (Middle Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), D. B. Dyer is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, and he's 43 year old [hard to read]. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 39), Cynthia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hargis (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hager (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Asberry (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 107 (Middle Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), D. B. Green is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 37 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Queen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 56), Wilber (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 34), Boon (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 27), Nathan (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Haden (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Reb (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On pages 14 & 15 of the 1920 census for District 69 (Middlefork) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 17 - 19, 1920), Daniel B. Green is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Queen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 64), Boon (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 39), Hayden (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), Cortney (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Wilber (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 44).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Dan B. Green is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 79 years old. Also listed are Queen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 77), Boone (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 48), and Wilber (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 55).

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1940 census for District 32-5 (Biglick) in Hancock County, Ohio (dated May 1 & 2, 1940), Courtney Greene is listed as the head of the household for house #233, he's a laborer in an agricultural chemical plant, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Iva (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26), Ruth (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1), and Boone Greene (father, widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 59).

    The children of MARY CONLEY and BOONE DYER are:

    1. CYNTHIA DYER, b. March 1892, Kentucky.
    2. REBECCA DYER, b. November 1894, Kentucky, d. December 11, 1929, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Roundhead, Hardin County, Ohio, m. WARREN A. PATTON.
    3. HARGIS DYER, b. 1901, Kentucky, d. before 1940, m. IDA CRAFT.
    4. HAGER DYER, b. September 18, 1905, Kentucky, d. March 10, 1998, Willard, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Willard, Huron County, Ohio, m. (1) ALADINE SUTTON, m. (2) EMILY MONTGOMERY, m. (3) GARNETT O. RATLIFF.
    5. CHESTER ASBERRY DYER, b. March 6, 1909, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 24, 1992, Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, buried in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio, m. BERTA ROWE.

    The child of MARY CONLEY and BOONE GREENE is:

    1. COURTNEY GREENE, b. June 11, 1912, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1987, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, m. IVA MARSHALL.






HAGER DYER, son of MARY F. CONLEY and DANIEL BOONE DYER, was born September 18, 1905 in Kentucky, died March 10, 1998 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Willard, Huron County, Ohio. He married (1) ALADINE SUTTON, daughter of ALBERT A. SUTTON and MARY A. MITCHELL, June 7, 1929 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. She was born November 11, 1911 in Churchville, West Virginia. He married (2) EMILY MONTGOMERY. She was born about 1918 in Kentucky. He married (3) GARNETT O. RATLIFF, daughter of ERNEST BRADLEY RATLIFF and LIZZIE CAVINS. She was born May 4, 1919 in Pike County, Kentucky, died August 7, 1991 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Willard, Huron County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garnet O. Ratliff was born May 4, 1919 in Pike County to Lizzie Cavens. According to their marriage certificate, Hager Dyer (single, rubber worker, b. September 18, 1907, Sertz, Kentucky [Kerz], resident of Akron, Ohio, age 21), son of Budd Dyer and Mary Conley, married Aladine Sutton (single, waitress, b. November 11, 1911, Churchville, West Virginia, resident of Akron, Ohio, age 17), daughter of Albert A. Sutton and Mary A. Mitchell, on June 7, 1929 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Hager Dyer lived from 1905 to 1998, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Willard, Huron County, Ohio, and that Garnett O. Dyer lived from 1919 to 1991, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hager Dyer was born September 18, 1905, and died March 10, 1998. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Willard, Huron County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hager Dyer was born September 18, 1905 in Kentucky, and died March 10, 1998 in a long-term care facility in Willard, Huron County, at the age of 92. His father's surname is listed as Dyer, his mother's maiden name as Conley, and he was widowed at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Garnett O. Dyer was born May 4, 1919, and died August 7, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Garnett O. Ratliff Dyer was born May 4, 1919 in Kentucky, and died August 7, 1991 in MedCentral Health System Mansfield in Mansfield, Richmond County, at the age of 72. Her father's surname is listed as Ratliff, and she was married and living in Willard, Huron County, at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Patrick) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Stephen Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Emily J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Linden Allen (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Hager Dyer (lodger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 114 (Hellier) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), A. B. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Virgil A. Smith (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), May Smith (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Everett Ratliff (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), Gernet O. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Callie Cavins (boarder, male, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1930 census for District 18-148 (Cleveland) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (dated April 4, 1930), Aurther Blough is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a brakeman for the steam railroad, born in English Canada, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Wales, first married at age 23, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Enlish Canada, parents born in English Canada, first married at 21, age 52), Edna Stevens (daughter, married, laundress in a laundry, born in English Canada, first married at 17, age 30), William Stevens (son-in-law, married, mill operator in a machine shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 25), and Hager Dyer (boarder, mill operator in a machine shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 24).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 98-5 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Bradley Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 38), Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Granet [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dony (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Clay (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Gladis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months).

On page 46 of the 1940 census for District 77-10 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Hager Dyer is listed as the head of the household for house #355, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, seamstress for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22), and Mary Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 98-34 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Ernest B. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Liza (wife, born in Kentucky, 1st grade education, age 46), Everett (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Garnett (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Donie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Alve [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The child of HAGER DYER and EMILY MONTGOMERY is:

    1. MARY FRANCIS DYER, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary F. Dyer was born in Magoffin County to Emily Montgomery.







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