The child of JOHN AYERS and HANNAH (unknown last name) is:
1. OBADIAH AYERS, b. 1640, d. November 14, 1694, m. HANNAH PIKE.

The child of OBADIAH AYERS and HANNAH PIKE is:
1. JOHN AYERS, b. March 2, 1662/1663, Newbury, New Jersey, d. October 4, 1732, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, m. MARY WALKER.

Notes: The fact that Mary Walker was the daughter of Francis Walker and Elizabeth Soule is in question. Elizabeth Soule's father was George Soule, and was a signer of the Mayflower Compact. Thus, all descendants of George Soule are considered Mayflower descendants and are eligible for membership in the Mayflower Society. There is an ongoing discussion on whether Mary was a daughter of this Francis Walker or another one.

The children of JOHN AYERS and MARY WALKER are:
1. JOHN AYERS, b. April 1, 1691.
2. THOMAS AYERS, b. January 21, 1692/93.
3. OBADIAH AYERS, b. 1695.
4. PATIENCE AYERS, b. April 22, 1697.
5. FRANCIS AYERS, b. March 14, 1698/99.
6. NATHANIEL AYRES, b. March 4, 1700/01, d. February 12, 1777, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, m. RHODA (unknown last name).
7. BENJAMIN AYERS, June 19, 1703.
8. MOSES AYERS, b. July 3, 1706.
9. AARON AYERS, b. July 14, 1708.

The children of NATHANIEL AYERS and RHODA (unknown last name) are:
1. THOMAS AYERS, b. 1738, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, d. November 1814, m. BARBARY (unknown last name).
2. YANAKE AYERS, b. 1742.
3. DANIEL AYERS, b. 1744, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
4. MOSES BAKER AYERS, b. September 11, 1747, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, d. September 11, 1837, Franklin County, Georgia.
5. ROGIMALICH BAKER AYERS, b. 1750, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

The children of THOMAS AYERS and BARBARY (unknown last name) are:
1. ELIHU AYERS, b. January 26, 1761, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, d. March 19, 1844, Patrick County, Virginia, m. LYDIA OWEN.
2. ELIZABETH AYERS, b. 1763, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
3. THOMAS AYERS, b. 1765, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, m. ROSIE JONES.
4. PHEBE AYERS, b. 1769, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
5. JOSEPH MURPHY AYERS, b. 1773.

The children of ELIHU AYERS and LYDIA OWEN are:
1. ELKANEY AYERS, b. 1789, Patrick County, Virginia, d. 1871, Carroll County, Virginia, m. JOANNAH (unknown last name), 1828, Carroll County, Virginia.
2. NANCY H. AYERS, b. January 13, 1790, Patrick County, Virginia, d. March 29, 1865, Carroll County, Virginia, m. (1) JACOB JOHNSON JR., m. (2) HIRAM HARRISON DEAN.
3. KITURAH "KITTY" AYERS, b. February 1, 1791, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, d. June 8, 1864, Carroll County, Virginia, m. HENRY HARRISON DEAN.
4. ELEKUM AYERS, b. 1793, Virginia, d. 1871, Clinton County, Ohio, m. (1) TEMPERANCE (unknown last name), m. (2) SARAH RUNNELLS.
5. AFFIRAH "AFFORY" AYERS, b. 1793, Patrick County, Virginia, m. JOHN SCOTT, July 18, 1816, Patrick County, Virginia.
6. CASSAMASA AYERS, b. 1795, Patrick County, Virginia, m. IRVIN RICHARDSON, 1857, Carrol County, Virginia.
7. MARTHA AYERS, b. 1797, Patrick County, Virginia, m. (1) SAMUEL RICHARDSON, November 19, 1837, Surry County, North Carolina, m. (2) VINCENT SURRATT, December 27, 1857.
8. ELIHU AYERS, 1799, Patrick County, Virginia, m. JACKESSEY J. SMITH, September 30, 1844, Carroll County, Virginia.
9. LUCINDA AYERS, b. 1800, Patrick County, Virginia, d. after 1869, m. WILLIAM ALLEN.
10. LYDIA AYERS, b. 1803, Patrick County, Virginia, m. ARCHIBALD BURNETT, December 22, 1822, Patrick County, Virginia.

The child of ELEKUM AYERS and TEMPERANCE (unknown last name) is:
1. ELIZA AYERS, b. October 4, 1835, Clinton County, Ohio, d. December 4, 1910, Clinton County, Ohio.

The children of ELKANEY AYERS and JOANNAH (unknown last name) are:
1. CASANDER AYERS, b. 1829, Virginia.
2. ELIHU AYERS, b. 1832, Carroll County, Virginia.
3. MALINDA AYERS, b. 1840, Carroll County, Virginia.

The children of NANCY AYERS and HIRAM DEAN are:
1. ABNER DEAN, b. 1822, North Carolina.
2. HENRY DEAN, b. 1827, Virginia.

The children of KITTY AYERS and HENRY DEAN are:
1. JAMES D. DEAN, b. August 17, 1816, Patrick County, Virginia, d. June 8, 1864, Carroll County, Virginia, m. EASTER HIATT.
2. LYDIA DEAN, b. 1821, m. WILLIAM CHAPPELL, October 14, 1840, Carroll County, Virginia.
3. CARY DEAN, b. 1822, m. WILLIAM G. MCMILLION.
4. ADELINE DEAN, b. 1824, m. LITLEY HAYNES.
5. ELVIRA DEAN, b. June 16, 1826, m. ROBERT ALLEN.
6. HENRY DEAN JR., b. 1828.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 106 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lena C. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Martha Croft.

The child of ESTALENA CONLEY and WILLIAM MCVEY is:
1. MIKE LEE MCVEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 106 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of HAROLD CONLEY and NANCY SAMPSON are:
1. CHRISTOPHER MILO CONLEY.
2. SALLY LINN CONLEY.
3. LESLIE ANN CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 106 & 535 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Bennie Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Oil Springs, Johnson County, that he was born August 6, 1893 in East Paint, Kentucky, and that he had physical defects and dependants that should exempt him from the draft. He was found to be short and stout, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

When Ben Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farmer in Symmes Township, Lawrence County, Waterloo, Ohio, that he was born August 6, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and that his closest relative was Hulda Conley. Ben was found to be 5 feet 7 1/4 inches tall, he weighed 225 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a dark complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ben Conley was born August 6, 1893, and died in October of 1978. His last place of residence was in Mount Perry, Perry County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ben Conley died October 31, 1978 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, at the age of 85. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hulda Conley was born May 27, 1896, and died in March of 1982. Her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hulda Conley was born about 1897 in Kentucky, and died March 31, 1982 at home in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 85. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Ben Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Wade (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 73-24 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 4, 1930), Ben Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a building contractor and a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 33), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wade (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Granville W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Opal (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), Ray (son, born in Ohio, age 3), Robert (son, born in Ohio, age 1), Wick Conley (boarder, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63), and Melvin Conley (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

The children of BEN CONLEY and HULDA HOWARD are:
1. JOHN HANNABLE CONLEY, b. November 3, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 21, 1913.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Conley was born November 3, 1913 in Johnson County to Hulda Howard.
2. HELEN FAYE CONLEY, b. August 2, 1915, Kentucky.
3. WADE CONLEY, b. September 17, 1918, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) JEANNE (unknown last name).
4. GRANVILLE WASHINGTON CONLEY, b. January 15, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 3, 1974.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Granvil W. Conley was born January 15, 1921 in Johnson County to Hulda Howard.
5. GAYLE CONLEY, b. March 6, 1923, Kentucky, d. July 18, 1982.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gayle Conley was born March 6, 1923 in Johnson County to Hulda Howard.
6. SARAH OPAL CONLEY, b. March 4, 1925, Ohio, d. April 10, 1954, m. CARTER WILLIAM HERRELL, June 21, 1942. He was b. 1923, d. 1950.
7. RAY CONLEY, b. 1927, Ohio, m. ANNABELL JAYNES.
8. ROBERT LEE CONLEY, b. 1929, Ohio.
9. AGNES OLENE CONLEY, m. LARRY STEWART ECHELMEYER.
10. DENZIL CONLEY, m. SHIRLEY C. HOWELL.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 536 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of WADE CONLEY and JEANNE (unknown last name) are:
1. WAYNE CONLEY, m. DOROTHY (unknown last name).
2. LINDA CONLEY, m. WILLIAM (unknown last name).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 536 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of RAY CONLEY and ANNABELL JAYNES are:
1. CATHY CONLEY, m. GARY MILLER.
2. SAMUEL RAY CONLEY, m. ROBIN (unknown last name).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 536 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The child of AGNES CONLEY and LARRY ECHELMEYER is:
1. MOLLIE ANN ECHELMEYER, m. TODD WILLIAM PRASHER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 536 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of DENZIL CONLEY and SHIRLEY HOWELL are:
1. TONY CONLEY, m. LINDA WILDMEN.
2. DENZIL DEAN CONLEY, m. CHRISTINE CORDER.
3. DAVID DUANE CONLEY, m. SHAUN MCCOY.
4. DANIEL CRAIG CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 107 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Johnie J. Conley was born January 26, 1926 in Magoffin County to Lassa Hall.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James B. Conley was born January 26, 1926, and died August 5, 2010. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Evelyn M. Conley was born April 4, 1934, and died November 9, 2009. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

The children of BILLY CONLEY and EVELYN RAMEY are:
1. JESSE JAMES CONLEY, m. DEBBIE K (unknown last name).
2. JERRY THOMAS CONLEY.
3. TIMOTHY WAYNE CONLEY, m. DORIS L. ROSE.
4. BILLY HERBERT CONLEY.
5. ROBERT LEE CONLEY.
6. NOAMI G. CONLEY.
7. KATHY JO CONLEY.

(This information comes from Timothy Conley and other sources)

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 107 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lassie Hale.

The children of WILLIAM CONLEY and LUCILLE COPLEY are:
1. VIRGINIA LOUISE CONLEY, b. October 9, 1947, d. October 18, 1947.
2. POLLY SUE CONLEY, b. October 25, 1948, d. December 27, 1948.
3. CALVIN CONLEY, m. (1) KATHY PUCKETT, m. (2) BRENDA COLLINS.
4. LASSIE KAY CONLEY, b. November 25, 1957, November 30, 1957.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 107 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arley Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lassie Hall.

The children of ARLIE CONLEY and HAZEL CLARK are:
1. SAMUEL CONLEY, m. SANDRA RENA COMBS.
2. ARLENE CONLEY, m. GRANVILLE PERKINS.
3. ARLIE B. CONLEY JR., m. VICKIE RUSSELL.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 107 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of ANNA CONLEY and BERNARD PATRICK are:
1. RUTH PATRICK, m. DAVID KEITH HOLCOMBE.
2. MELINDA EVELYN PATRICK.
3. IVAN PATRICK.
4. ALVIN PATRICK.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 107 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maggie Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lassie Hall.

The children of MAGGIE CONLEY and MELVIN HELTON are:
1. NATHAN HELTON, m. TONYA ELIZABETH HELTON.
2. LAURA RUTH HELTON, m. LOUIS HELTON.
3. WILLIAM DAVID HELTON, m. SHERRY ROARK.
4. PAUL DOUGLAS HELTON, b. October 10, 1962, d. December 22, 1962.
5. STEVEN HELTON.
6. PERRY ALLEN HELTON, m. DONNA DYER.
7. GEORGIA BERNICE HELTON, m. DARUS MITCHELL MAY.
8. RONALD HELTON.
9. KERRY DALE HELTON.
10. DOROTHY LOU HELTON.
11. HEATHER MICHELLE HELTON.
12. ELIZABETH ANN HELTON.
13. MARK ANTHONY HELTON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 108 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of SIMON CONLEY and TEDDY LEE SUTLIFF are:
1. JOHNATHAN CONLEY.
2. PATRICIA LEE CONLEY.
3. JULIA ANN CONLEY.
4. JESSICA CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 108 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of SARAH CONLEY and HAROLD MULLINS are:
1. EDWARD DALE MULLINS.
2. VIVIAN MARIE MULLINS.
3. ELSIE LEE MULLINS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 108 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of CURTIS CONLEY and WILMA TRUSTY are:
1. MARY ELIZABETH CONLEY.
2. LISA MARIE CONLEY.

Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 108), Euell Wellington Conley was born February 20, 1893, and died April 27, 1949. He married Lydia Borders February 22, 1911. She was born September 24, 1893, and died January 15, 1960.

When Ewell Conley'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 Falcon, Magoffin County, and that he was born February 20, 1893 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to his obituary, Ewell W. Conley (age 56), son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Conley and a native of Magoffin County, died April 27, 1949 at home in Columbus, Ohio, after a year's battle with cancer, and was buried in the family cemetery. He had lived in Magoffin County up until 10 years prior to his death, when he moved to Columbus. He was survived by 3 sons, Bruce Conley (of Cynthiana), Mitchell Conley (Lickburg), and Garner (Columbus, Ohio); 4 daughters, Mrs. Everett Cheek (Cynthiana), Miss Addie Conley (Columbus, Ohio), Miss Myrtie Conley (Columbus, Ohio), and Miss Cleola Conley (Columbus, Ohio); and 4 brothers, Tone Conley (Lickburg), John Conley (Lickburg), Edward Conley (Lickburg), and Grant Conley (Hilliard, Ohio).

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lydia B. Conley was born about 1894, and died January 15, 1960 in Osu Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 66. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Euell and family are found living in the home of his mother-in-law. Maryalice Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #87, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are Harmen (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 20), Euill W. Conley (son-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, age 25), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Aaddie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), and Myrtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On pages 34 & 35 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Ewell Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #274, he's working in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 37), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Aldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Myrtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cleola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Hazle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), Garner (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Mary A. Boarders (mother-in-law, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 58).

The children of EUELL CONLEY and LYDIA BORDERS are:
1. EVA GERTRUDE CONLEY, b. November 29, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 26, 2005, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky, m. EVERETT CHEEK.
2. BRUCE LLOYD CONLEY, b. March 7, 1914, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CLASSIE JUNE BROWN.
3. ADDIE BELL CONLEY, b. May 21, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 24, 1997, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
4. MYRTLE ALICE CONLEY, b. August 30, 1919, Kentucky, m. (1) CLIFFORD LEMASTER, m. (2) HARRY LEACH.
5. MITCHELL RODNEY CONLEY, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DELENA CAUDILL.
6. CLEOLA ADELINE CONLEY, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cleola Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lydia Conley.
7. HAZEL CHRISTINE CONLEY, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. CHARLES DOWNING.
8. GARNER BECKHAM CONLEY, b. October 24, 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1981, m. ESTELENA HOWARD.
9. VANZEL CLEDITS CONLEY, b. May 7, 1933, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Caudill Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Vanzel Cledits Conley died from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Ewell Conley (b. Kentucky) and Lyda Borders (b. Kentucky).
10. LORETTA CHLOE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) THEODORE R. BOWMAN, m. (2) JOHN FREDERICK DURBAN.Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loretta C. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lydia Borders.

Notes: Information on Addie Bell Conley can be found on page 110 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Addie B. Conley was born May 21, 1916 in Magoffin County to Lyda Borders.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Addie Conley was born May 21, 1916, and died July 15, 1997. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Addie B. Conley was born May 21, 1916 in Kentucky, and died July 24, 1997 in a long-term care facility in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 81. Her father's surname is listed as Conley, her mother's maiden name as Borders, and she was never married.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 108 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eva G. Conley was born November 29, 1911 in Magoffin County to Lydia Borders.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eva G. Cheek was born November 29, 1911, and died November 26, 2005. Her last place of residence was in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Everett Cheek was born March 15, 1903, and died May 1, 1989. His last place of residence was in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Everett Cheek died May 1, 1989 in Harrison County at the age of 86.

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Everett Cheek is listed as the head of the household for house #273, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 27 years old. Also listed is Eva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18). They are living next to Eva's parents.

The children of EVA CONLEY and EVERETT CHEEK are:
1. LAVOE LETTA CHEEK, m. HAROLD R. HENSON.
2. LYDIA MARGARET CHEEK, m. PENELL COX PRICE.
3. LEONARD KEITH CHEEK, m. JUDITH LEMASTER, daughter of JAMES LEMASTER and MAXIE (unknown last name).
4. LENA FRANCIS CHEEK, m. RONALD R. HERRINGTON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 109 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Bruce's grandfather, Oliver, and Classie's grandfather, Hosten, were brothers, making them 2nd cousins.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bruce Conley was born March 7, 1914 in Magoffin County to Lydia Borders.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Classy J. Brown was born September 2, 1914 in Magoffin County to Rosa Conley.

The children of BRUCE CONLEY and CLASSIE BROWN are:
1. REVA EVELYN CONLEY, m. ROGER WHITE (divorced).
2. JAMES LLOYD CONLEY, m. BILLIE DIANE SAVORY.
3. GARY KENNETH CONLEY, m. ANN CAPECCI, daughter of JOHN CAPECCI and FRANCES (unknown last name).
4. JANIE SUE CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 110 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mitchell R. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lydia Borders.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Delena Caudill was born in Magoffin County to Ella Collett.

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), J.B. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Leona (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 27), Junie (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 25), Bertha (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 22), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Otis (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Delena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

The children of MITCHELL CONLEY and DELENA CAUDILL are:
1. SHARON KAYE CONLEY, m. SAM STONE, son of WILLARD STONE and ORPHA WIREMAN.
2. SYLVIA DIANE CONLEY, b. May 26, 1949, d. May 27, 1949.
3. LYDIA LOUELLA CONLEY, m. (1) THOMAS HIGGINS, m. (2) RONALD GENE POE, son of ED POE and MAE HELTON.
4. RODNEY DEAN CONLEY, m. TAMMY FRANKLIN, daughter of ERNEST FRANKLIN and BETTY WILLIAMS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 110 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of HAZEL CONLEY and CHARLES DOWNING are:
1. LARRY EDWARD DOWNING, m. LINDA GREEN.
2. CHARLES EUELL DOWNING, m. SALLY MARTIN.
3. CONNIE SUSAN DOWNING, m. GARY WALKER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 110 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garner Conley was born October 24, 1929 in Magoffin County to Lydia Borders.

The children of GARNER CONLEY and ESTELENA HOWARD are:
1. ROBERT EUELL CONLEY, m. DEBBIE OLIVER.
2. TERRY MICHAEL CONLEY, m. CARLA PIATT.
3. RICKY DEVON CONLEY, m. MARY DYKE.
4. JEFFERY LYN CONLEY.
5. PATRICIA KAY CONLEY, m. DARRELL DUQUETTE.
6. LYDIA ROSE CONLEY, m. OLEN HICKS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 111 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Johnie Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Bloomington, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Shanon Conley in Lickburg, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born September 17, 1895 in "Paris, Mousera, U.S.A." He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair. (Paris, Missouri is where John's cousin Ray Willard Conley was born. There's no other evidence that shows that John W. Conley was actually born in Paris, Missouri).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Conley was born September 17, 1895, and died in March of 1985. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John Conley died March 5, 1985 in Magoffin County at the age of 89.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ruia Conley was born August 6, 1896, and died in November of 1973. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, age 23). They are living next to John's brother Edward.

The children of JOHN CONLEY and RUIE CRAFT are:
1. DORSEY CONLEY, b. December 8, 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 10, 2007, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Lick Creek, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. THELMA COMBS.
2. MABEL CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT C. LAYNE.
3. GORDY CONLEY, b. August 30, 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 30, 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gorda Conley was born August 30, 1928 in Magoffin County to Rena Craft.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 111 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorsey Conley was born December 8, 1922 in Magoffin County to Buil Craft.

According to his obituary, Dorsey Conley (age 84), son of the late John and Ruia Craft Conley, was a butcher, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky at the time of his death. He was born December 8, 1922 in Magoffin County, died October 10, 2007 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Howes Cemetery in Lick Creek. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Danny Lee Conley; 1 brother, Gordy Conley; and 1 sister, Mabel Conley Lane. He was survived by his wife, Thelma Combs Conley; 3 sons, Johnny Conley, Ronald Conley, and Gregory Conley (all of Salyersville); 2 daughters, Judith Dingus and Cherly Carpenter (both of Salyersville); 12 grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of DORSEY CONLEY and THELMA COMBS are:
1. JUDITH GAIL CONLEY, m. KENNETH DINGUS.
2. JOHNNY RAY CONLEY, m DARLENE GAMBLE.
3. RONALD JAMES CONLEY.
4. DANNY LEE CONLEY, m. DONNA RISNER.
5. GREGORY ALLEN CONLEY.
6. CHERYL ANN CONLEY, m. (1) PHILLIP HOWARD, m. (2) (unknown first name) CARPENTER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 111 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of JOHNNY CONLEY and DARLENE GAMBLE are:
1. JONATHAN DWAYNE CONLEY.
2. JOHN CURTIS CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 111 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of DANNY CONLEY and DONNA RISNER are:
1. DEANNA FAYE CONLEY.
2. DANIEL LEE CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 111 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Cheryl Conley's name is listed as Cherly Carpenter in her father's obituary.

The children of CHERYL CONLEY and PHILLIP HOWARD are:
1. STEPHANIE MICHELLE HOWARD.
2. SAVANNA L. HOWARD.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 111 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mable Conley was born in Magoffin County to Reid Croft.

The children of MABEL CONLEY and ROBERT LAYNE are:
1. ANDREA S. LAYNE, m. FARMER HOWARD.
2. CAROL JEAN LAYNE, m. JERRY JENKINS.
3. BARBARA K. LAYNE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The child of ANDREA LAYNE and FARMER HOWARD is:
1. OLIVIA NICOLE HOWARD, b. October 25, 1982, d. October 25, 1982.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of CAROL LAYNE and JERRY JENKINS are:
1. JERRY SCOTT JENKINS.
2. KRISTI AMANDA JENKINS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Walter Pennington was the brother of Claude Pennington, who married Rissie Hall, daughter of Richard Lee Hall and Rebecca Jane Tackett.

James Pennington's wife's maiden name was reportedly Nancy Jane Slusher.

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 51 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), James Pennington is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farm laborer, born in April of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in May of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), Semantha (daughter, born in April of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Claud (son, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Walter (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Walter is found living in the home of his mother and step-father. Will Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Walter Pennington (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Alta Pennington (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Prater Caudill (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 10-5 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Walter Pennington is listed as the head of the household for house #435, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Blanch (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 31), Lavona Pennington (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Gretta (daughter born in Kentucky, age 4).

The child of BLANCHE CONLEY and DEED HALL is:
1. LUVENNA MAUREEN HALL, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. EDGAR RAY WILLIAMS.

The children of BLANCHE CONLEY and WALTER PENNINGTON are:
2. GRETTA PENNINGTON, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LARRY STONE.
3. DAVID EUGENE PENNINGTON, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) HELEN WILLIAMS, m. (2) ANN (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David M. Pennington was born in Magoffin County to Blanche Conley.
   Gretta and David Pennington are twins.
4. RAY PENNINGTON, m. ROBERTA SMITH.
5. ROY PENNINGTON.
   Notes: Ray and Roy Pennington are twins.
6. BARBARA PENNINGTON, m. CARL GRIFFITH.
7. CLYDE PENNINGTON.
8. ALFREDA PENNINGTON, m. JAMES (unknown last name).
9. MARGARET PENNINGTON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of LUVENNA HALL and EDGAR WILLIAMS are:
1. DALE WILLIAMS, m. MARGARET WILKINSON.
2. CAROL JEAN WILLIAMS, m. RANDALL CAUDILL.
3. MAUREEN WILLIAMS, m. ROGER DALE GIBSON.
4. GERALDINE WILLIAMS, m. ROBERT SIMON.
5. DONALD WILLIAMS, m. CARRIE GIBSON.
6. CHARLENE WILLIAMS, m. GARY LEE THACKER.
7. PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS, m. JERRY HILL.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of DALE WILLIAMS and MARGARET WILKINSON are:
1. DALE ALLEN WILLIAMS.
2. JAMES EDGAR WILLIAMS.
3. BRIAN WILLIAMS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of CAROL WILLIAMS and RANDALL CAUDILL are:
1. RANDALL EUGENE CAUDILL.
2. DANNY RAY CAUDILL.
3. SHERI RENEE CAUDILL.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of MAUREEN WILLIAMS and ROGER GIBSON are:
1. ROGER DALE GIBSON JR.
2. RHONDA GALE GIBSON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of GERALDINE WILLIAMS and ROBERT SIMON are:
1. ROBERT SIMON JR.
2. CHRISTOPHER EARL SIMON.
3. STEPHEN SIMON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of DONALD WILLIAMS and CARRIE GIBSON are:
1. DONALD WILLIAMS JR.
2. RONALD LEE WILLIAMS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of CHARLENE WILLIAMS and GARY THACKER are:
1. SHAWN LEE THACKER.
2. HEIDI GALE THACKER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The child of PATRICIA WILLIAMS and JERRY HILL is:
1. AMANDA KAY HILL.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gretta L. Pennington was born in Magoffin County to Blanche Conley.

The child of GRETTA PENNINGTON and LARRY STONE is:
1. IRIS STONE, m. ROBERT FREEMAN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The child of IRIS STONE and ROBERT FREEMAN is:
1. ROBERT FREEMAN JR.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 112 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of RAY PENNINGTON and ROBERTA SMITH are:
1. LARRY EUGENE PENNINGTON.
2. BOBBY RAY PENNINGTON.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 519), Electious Ogden "Peck" Conley was born May 9, 1890, died April 28, 1972, and was buried in Melborne, Florida. He married (1) Allie Miller Cooper. She was born August 2, 1894, died December 25, 1967, and was buried in the A.P. Cooper Cemetery. He married (2) Esther Roebuck.

When Ogden Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on May 29, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for J.H. Laudler in Lucasville, Ohio, that he was single, that he had 2 dependant children under 12 years old, and that was born May 9, 1890 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

When Ogden's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Starke County, Indiana, he stated that he was unemployed, that the person who will always know his address was Edwin Conley of Wheelersburg, Kentucky, and that he was born May 9, 1891 in Salyersville. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 165 pounds, and he had gray eyes, black hair, and a light brown complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ogden Conley was born May 9, 1890, and died in April of 1972. His Social Security card was issued prior to 1951 through the Railroad Board, and his last place of residence was in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Ogden Conley was born May 9, 1980, and died April 28, 1972 in Brevard County at the age of 81.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Allie Cooper was born August 2, 1894, and died in December of 1967. Her last place of residence was in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Allie M. Cooper died December 25, 1967 in Johnson County at the age of 73. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Ogden Conley is found divorced and living with his children in the home of his parents. Electes H. Conley 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 81 years old. Also listed are Ellin (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 68), Odgan (son, divorced, born in Kentucky, age 24), Edwin C. Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Leeone Conley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Bob Patrick Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 8-16 (Perry) in Brown County, Ohio (dated April 25, 1930), E.O. 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 34, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Esther M. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 34, age 38), and Eugene O. (son, born in Ohio, age 2 years 6 months).

The children of OGDEN CONLEY and ALLIE COOPER are:
1. EDWIN C. CONLEY, b. February 3, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CALLIE LONG.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwin Conley was born February 3, 1911 in Magoffin County to Allie Cooper.
2. LEONA BELLE CONLEY, b. November 28, 1912, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 8, 1977, m. DOCKIE HALL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leona Conley was born November 28, 1912 in Magoffin County to Allie Cooper.
3. BOB PATRICK CONLEY, b. 1916, Kentucky.

The child of OGDEN CONLEY and ESTHER ROEBUCK is:
4. EUGENE OGDEN CONLEY, b. October 24, 1927, Ohio, d. January 21, 1967, North Vietnam, m. ELAINE K. ZENON.

Notes: Sanford and Amanda didn't have any children, but took in Daniel Davis as a foster child.

According to his obituary, Sanford Arms (age 84), was born April 17, 1873 in Johnson County, lived in the county all of his life, died March 7, 1957 at home in King Addition following an illness of 7 months, and was buried in Blair Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Mary Stapleton Arms; 2 step-sons, Miltie Stapleton (of Washington Court House, Ohio) and Jesse Lee Stapleton (Washington Court House, Ohio); 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Add Melvin (King Addition) and Mrs. Oncia Lemasters (Defiance, Ohio); 2 brothers, Daniel Arms (West Van Lear) and Elbert Arms (Riceville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Sarah Jane Blair. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sanford Arms died March 7, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 83.

According to her death certificate, Amanda Blair Arms died July 10, 1943 in rural Johnson County from "Leakage of heart and dropsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as August 20, 1859, her marital status as married, her husband as Sanford Arms (age 70), her parents as Watt Blair (b. Kentucky) and Matilda Spradlin (b. Kentucky), the informant as Millard O'Bryan of Asa, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Amanda Blair Arms (age 83), daughter of Watt and Matilda Spradlin Blair, was born August 20, 1859 in Johnson County, died July 10, 1943 at home in Asa, and was buried in Denver, Kentucky. She was survived by her husband, Sanford Arms. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her obituary, Mrs. Mollie O'Bryant Stapleton Arms (age 87), daughter of the late Edmond and Dianna Sparks O'Bryant, was born May 31, 1876 in Johnson County, died August 13, 1963 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Davis Branch. She was first married to Leona Stapleton, who preceded her in death. She later married Sanford Arms, who also preceded her in death. She was survived by 2 sons, Miltie Stapleton (of Washington Court House, Ohio) and Jessie Lee Stapleton (Defiance, Ohio); 2 daughters, Stella Melvin (Paintsville) and Oretha Lemaster (Defiance, Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Santford Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in April of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Amanda E. (wife, born in August of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 1 child and the child is still living, age 40), and Daniel D. (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Sanford Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed is Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 43).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Sanford Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed is Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 56).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Sanford Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 38 years old. Also listed is Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 65).

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Rachel E. Arms was born in December 16, 1875 in Johnson County to William Arms (b. Johnson County) and Lydia M. Blair (b. Johnson County).

According to her obituary, Rachel Arms Ratliff (age 80), daughter of the late William and Lydia Blair Arms, was born November 16, 1875 in Johnson County, died February 21, 1956 at home in Leander following an illness of 2 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband, George Ratliff; 4 sons, Elliott Ratliff (Warsaw, Indiana), Ervin Ratliff (Warsaw, Indiana), Elmer Ratliff (Leander), and George Ratliff (Leander); 4 daughters, Doshia Blair (Denver, Kentucky), Dora May (Warsaw, Indiana), Cora Smith (Warsaw, Indiana), and Alka Bays (Luckey, Ohio); and 3 brothers, Sanford Arms (Paintsville), Daniel Arms (Paintsville), and Elbert Arms (Riceville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his obituary, George Ratliff (age 80), son of the late Riley and Judy Dale Ratliff, was born June 8, 1875, died February 28, 1956 in McDonald Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana following a heart attack he had several days prior, and was buried in Ratliff Cemetery in Middlefork. His wife, Rachel Arms Ratliff, preceded him in death a week earlier. He was survived by 4 sons, Elliot Ratliff (of Claypool, Indiana), Elmer Ratliff (Leander), George Ratliff (Leander), and Irvin Ratliff (Warsaw, Indiana); 4 daughters, Doshia Blair (Denver, Kentucky), Dora May (Warsaw, Indiana), Cora Smith (Warsaw, Indiana), and Alka Bays (Luckey, Ohio); and 4 brothers, Charles Ratliff (Detroit, Michigan), Albert Ratliff (Greenwich, Ohio), Warren Ratliff (Wheelersburg, Ohio), and Clarence Ratliff (Portsmouth, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), George Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a day laborer, born in June of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Rachel E. (wife, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Bozier (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Elliott (son, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Everet (son, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1), and Dovey Dale (sister-in-law, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living next to Rachel's widowed father.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), George Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 34), Elliott (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Everet (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dosha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Dessie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dora [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), George Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Elliott (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 22), Evertt (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 20), Doshia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month [hard to read]), Dorothy (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7 months), Hardin Dale (brother-in-law, widowed, logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), and Arthur Dale (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), George Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 54), Elmer (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Georgie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Dortha (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

The children of RACHEL ARMS and GEORGE RATLIFF are:
1. BOZIER RATLIFF, b. June 1893, Kentucky.
2. ELLIOTT RATLIFF, b. March 1897, Kentucky.
3. EVERETT RATLIFF, b. May 1899, Kentucky.
4. DOSHIA RATLIFF, b. April 20, 1901, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1982, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM FRANKLIN BLAIR.
5. DESSIE RATLIFF, b. 1906, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. MOSES SPRADLIN.
6. ELMER RATLIFF, b. 1908, Kentucky.
7. DORA RATLIFF, b. 1911, m. (unknown first name) MAY.
8. IRVIN RATLIFF, b. January 30, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ervin Ratliff was born January 30, 1912 in Johnson County to Rachell Arms.
9. ALKA RATLIFF, b. 1916, Kentucky, m. HARRY G. BAYS, son of GRACE ADAMS and JAMES JACKSON "JACK" BAYES.
10. CORA RATLIFF, b. November 13, 1919, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. PRATER SMITH. He was b. 1917.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cora Ratliff was born November 13, 1919 in Johnson County to Rachel Arms.
11. GEORGE RATLIFF JR., b. June 12, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George Ratelffe was born June 12, 1922 in Johnson County to Rachel Arms.

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

Notes: It appears that both Mary M. Arms and Leander Ratliff died before 1906, which is when their spouses married each other.

According to Joseph Eugene Conley of Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, Mary M. Arms was born in February of 1878 and died in Barnetts Creek. She married Isaac Ward. He was born in July of 1872 and died in Barnetts Creek.

According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 488), Hattie Selvage married Leander Ratliff, son of William Riley and Judia Ratliff. William and Judy's other son, George, married Mary's sister, Rachel. Hattie and Leander's children, according to the book, were Ollie Ratliff (b. 1897), Topsie (b. 1900), Clark, Leander, and Dollie.

Mary and Isaac can be found living next to Mary's sister, Rachel, in 1900, and their widowed father is on the other side of Rachel. Isaac's widowed mother is living with them and in 1910 Isaac is on his 2nd marriage, which is to Hattie Selvage, (also on her 2nd marriage), they have been married for 4 years, and his mother is still living with him.

On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1880), Thomas Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #126, he's a farm laborer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Polly A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), and Isaac G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Isaac Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a farmer, born in July of 1872 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mary M. (wife, born in February of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she hasn't had any children, age 22), and Mary (mother, widowed, born in October of 1829 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 70.

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

Notes: According to Joseph Eugene Conley of Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, Mary M. Arms was born in February of 1878 and died in Barnetts Creek. She married Isaac Ward. He was born in July of 1872 and died in Barnetts Creek.

According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 488), Hattie Selvage married Leander Ratliff, son of William Riley and Judia Ratliff. William and Judy's other son, George, married Mary's sister, Rachel. Hattie and Leander's children, according to the book, were Ollie Ratliff (b. 1897), Topsie (b. 1900), Clark, Leander, and Dollie.

According to her death certificate, Hattie Selvage Conley died April 17, 1942 in Paintsville from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as October 5, 1880, her marital status as married, her husband as Sam Conley, her parents as John Selvage (b. Kentucky) and Martha Hitchcock (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ollie Ratliff of Paintsville, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Hattie Selvage Conley (age 62), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Selvage, died April 17, 1942 at the home of her daughter after suffering a stroke, and was buried in the Selvage Cemetery at the head of Lower Twin Branch. She was survived by her aged mother; 6 brothers and sisters; and several children. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Leander Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a farmer, born in July of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in October of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Ollie (daughter, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Topsie (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Hattie's parents.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Isaac Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 38), Ollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Topsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Clark (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Leander (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Ward (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and 1 is still living, age 78).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), I.G. Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Topsy (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Clarkey (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Leander (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Matie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mason (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ollie Ratliff (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), Press Ratliff (son-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), and Bessie Ratliff (grandchild, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Hattie's parents.

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Hattie is found widowed and living in the home of her daughter. Earl Ratliff 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 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 21), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Loyd Hayton (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Hattie Ward (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), and Minnie Ward (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

The children of HATTIE SELVAGE and LEANDER RATLIFF are:
1. OLLIE RATLIFF, b. December 11, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 4, 1952, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PRESS RATLIFF. Press Ratliff married (2) DOLLIE GULLETT.
2. TOPSY RAY RATLIFF, b. April 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 12, 1970, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUBY VANHOOSE.
3. CLARK RATLIFF, b. 1903, Kentucky.
4. LEANDER RATLIFF, b. 1905, Kentucky

The children of HATTIE SELVAGE and ISAAC WARD are:
5. MATTIE WARD, b. 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 23, 1970, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EARL RATLIFF.
6. MASON WARD, b. 1912, Kentucky, d. September 9, 1965, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DORA SPRADLIN, daughter of JULIA B. CONLEY and SANTFORD SPRADLIN.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Mason Ward (age 54), son of the late Isaac and Hattie Selvage Ward and a miner, died September 9, 1965 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Denver. He was survived by his wife, Dora Spradlin Ward; 5 sons, James Ward (of Denver, Kentucky), Norman Ward (Denver), Robert Ward (Denver), Clyde Ward (Jackson, Michigan), and Isaac Ward (Leander); 1 daughter, Jewell Ward (Denver); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Ratliff (Paintsville) and Mrs. Minnie Fairchild (Staffordsville).
7. MINNIE WARD, b. August 21, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 2, 1980, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. TROY FAIRCHILD.

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

Notes: Sarah Marshall was the daughter of Delilah Spradlin and Reuben Marshall II.

According to his death certificate, Joseph Fairchild died November 7, 1949 in Staffordsville from a cerebral vascular accident on the right side of his body - a stroke. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as February 2, 1868, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Asa Fairchild and Sarah Ratliff, the informant as Mrs. Minie Johnson, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Staffordsville.

According to her obituary, Lizzie Estep Fairchild (age 95), daughter of the late John and Sally Marshall Estepp, was born January 25, 1872 in Johnson County, died September 15, 1967, and was buried in the family cemetery in Rock House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fairchild, in 1949; and 2 daughters, Ruth Walters and Alka Fairchild. She was survived by 3 sons, Son Fairchild (of Paintsville), Troy Fairchild (Staffordsville), and Lon Fairchild (Staffordsville); 3 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Johnson (Hazard), Mrs. Lester Adams (Paintsville), and Mrs. Fred Pelphrey (Fairborn, Ohio); 31 grandchildren; 91 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lizzie Fairchild was born January 25, 1875, and died and died September 15, 1967. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Lowmansville, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lizzie Fairchild died September 15, 1967 in Johnson County at the age of 95.

On pages 28 & 29 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), John Estepp is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 29), Perlina O. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Sissa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Nolia (daughter, born in March of 1880 Kentucky, age 2 months), and Dora (daughter, born in March of 1880 Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Joe Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 35), Son (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Troy (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Marcia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months). They are living next to Lizzie's parents.

On pages 45 & 46 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Joe Fairchld is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 55), Sonie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 37), Bertha (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Irene (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Marry E. [Mary E.] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Pauline (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months).

The children of JOSEPH FAIRCHILD and LIZZIE ESTEP are:
1. ALKA FAIRCHILD.
2. BALLARD "SON" FAIRCHILD, b. June 1, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 9, 1974, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BERTHA MCCLOUD, daughter of MANFORD MCCLOUD and MARY MCFADDIN. She was b. about 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 26, 1975, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Ballard "Son" Fairchild (age 84), son of the late Joe and Elizabeth Estep Fairchild and a former resident of Paintsville, was born June 1, 1890 in Johnson County, died November 9, 1974 in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. He had lived in Huntington for the previous 3 years, where he moved after retiring as a farmer and a former postman. He was survived by his wife, Bertha McCloud Fairchild; 3 daughters, Mrs. Irene Clatos (of Frankfort, Kentucky), Mrs. Mary Trimble (Barnetts Creek), and Mrs. Pauline Burnett (Huntington, West Virginia); 2 brothers, Lonnie Fairchild (Staffordsville) and Troy Fairchild (Staffordsville); 2 sisters, Mrs. Fred Pelphrey (Staffordsville) and Mrs. Lester Adams (Paintsville); 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to her obituary, Bertha McCloud Fairchilds (age 83), daughter of the late Mansford and Mary McFaddin McCloud, was born in Johnson County, died February 26, 1975 in Louisa, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ballard (Son) Fairchilds, on November 9, 1974. She was survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Irene Clatos (of Frankfort), Mrs. Mary Trimble (Barnetts Creek), and Mrs. Pauline Burnett (Huntington, West Virginia); 2 sisters, Fannie Jackson (Paintsville) and Ernestine Salyers (Barnetts Creek); 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. TROY FAIRCHILD, b. October 25, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 2, 1975, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINNIE WARD.
4. MINNIE FAIRCHILD, b. 1895, Kentucky, m. M.C. JOHNSON.
5. LONNIE FAIRCHILD, b. June 15, 1896, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 23, 1980, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FLORA CONLEY.
6. MARSHA FAIRCHILD, b. March 4, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 13, 1976, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LESTER ADAMS, son of HAYDEN ADAMS and NANNIE MCFADDIN. He was b. February 2, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 1975, Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Marshia Fairchild Adams (age 77), daughter of Joe and Lizzie Estep Fairchild, was born March 4, 1899 in Johnson County, died October 13, 1976 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Adams, on November 13, 1975. She was survived by 2 sons, Hondel Adams (of Covington) and Andy Adams (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Evelyn McClure (Wittensville) and Beulah Selvage (Denver); 1 brother, Lonnie Fairchild (Staffordsville) and Dorothy Pelphrey (Staffordsville); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to his obituary, Lester Adams (age 78), son of the late Hayden and Nannie Adams, was a retired conservation officer for the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and had served as sheriff of Johnson County from 1942-1946. He was born February 2, 1897 in Johnson County, died November 13, 1975 at home in Turner Branch, and was buried in Adams Family Cemetery in Turner Branch. He was survived by his wife, Marsha Fairchild Adams; 2 sons, Hondel Adams (of Covington) and Andy Adams (Turner Branch); 2 daughters, Beulah Selvage (Denver) and Evelyn McClure (Wittensville); 1 brother, Charley (New Carlisle, Ohio); 1 sister, Jane Conley (Columbus, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
7. RUTH FAIRCHILD, b. January 13, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 30, 1959, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) FARRA JOHNSON, m. (2) GLEN WALTERS.
8. DOROTHY FAIRCHILD, b. September 9, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1984, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRED PELPHREY.

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

Notes: According to his death certificate, Asa Fairchild died April 13, 1920 in Barnetts Creek from influenza. Also on this certificate, his age is listed as 82 years 7 months, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Enoch Fairchild (b. Oil Springs, Kentucky) and Frankie Cantrill, and the informant as William Fairchild of Paintsville, Kentucky.

On page 4 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1870), Asa J. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 19), John (born in Kentucky, age 5), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 3), Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Mary (born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On pages 26 & 27 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), Asa J. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #165, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 30), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Enoch (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Asa Fairchilds is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a farmer, born in August of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in March of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 55), Martha (daughter, single, not working, born in August of 1866 in Kentucky, age 38), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in March of 1870 in Kentucky, age 30), Edward (son, single, farmer, born in October of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Levi (son, born in April of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), and Nola (daughter, born in November of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Asa Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 45 years, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 60), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 39), and Dennis (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Asa Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 81 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 75), Mary (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 48), and Dennie (grandchild, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

The children of SARAH RATLIFF and ASA FAIRCHILD are:
1. JOHN M. FAIRCHILD, b. August 16, 1864, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 28, 1957, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MATILDA KATHERINE BLAIR, m. (2) PEARLIE "SIS" COLLINS.
2. MARTHA FAIRCHILD, b. August 1866, Kentucky, d. before 1906.
3. JOSEPH FAIRCHILD, b. February 2, 1868, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 7, 1949, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" ESTEP.
4. MARY FAIRCHILD, b. March 1870, Kentucky.
5. MILLARD FAIRCHILD, b. October 23, 1873, Kentucky, d. May 26, 1954, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY ELLEN JOHNSON.
6. ENOCH FAIRCHILD, b. July 12, 1876, Kentucky, d. December 15, 1941, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SAMANTHA JOHNSON.
7. EDWARD FAIRCHILD, b. October 26, 1878, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1964, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAURA HITCHCOCK.
8. LEVI FAIRCHILD, b. April 11, 1882, Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 22, 1959, Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCY HITCHCOCK.
9. NOLA FAIRCHILD, b. November 18, 1885, Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 26, 1965, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM HANNAH.

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

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, William H. Ratliff was born November 11, 1859 in Johnson County to James Ratliff and Rebecca Blanton. According to her death certificate, Katie Dale Ratliff died June 11, 1948 in Paintsville from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birthdate as November 25, 1868, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Bud Ratliff, her parents as Daniel Dale (b. Kentucky) and Margaret Ratliff (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Earl Ratliff of Paintsville, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Katie Dale Ratliff, widow of Bud Ratliff and daughter of Dan and Margaret Ratliff Dale, was born in Johnson County, died June 11, 1948 at home in Johnson County, and was buried in the family cemetery on Turner Branch. She was survived by 8 children; Earl, Virgil, Russell, Irvin, Jesse, and Cissie Ratliff (all of Paintsville), Denny (Thealka), and Emma Van Hoose [Emma Ratliff Vanhoose] (Wittensville). She was also survived by 3 brothers; John (Thealka), Jim (Thealka), and Jessie (Betsy Lane).

According to his death certificate, Bud Ratliff died November 27, 1936 in Paintsville from "Angina Pectoris Died Suddenly." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as November 29, 1851, his marital status as married, his wife as Katy Ratliff, his occupation as farmer, his father as James Ratliff (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Blanton (b. Kentucky, the informant as Jesse Ratliff of Collista, Kentucky, and the burial place as Paintsville, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Bud Ratliff (age 76), "suffered a heart attack and died instantly last Friday, November 27. Mr. Ratliff, who resides on Horse Mill Branch, had been in town most of the day and had started home. While about half way up the cemetery road which leads across the hill to his home he was seized with an attack and fell in the road. A small boy nearby discovered Mr. Ratliff’s plight and called Dr. D. H. Daniel from the City View Hospital. The aged man was breathing his last when Dr. Daniel arrived at the scene. Mr. Ratliff had been suffering from heart trouble for several months. Funeral services were held at the home on Horse Mill Branch and burial in the Turner Cemetery, two miles west of Paintsville. Mr. Ratliff is survived by his widow and several grown boys and girls. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Bub Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in September of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in October of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 31), James (son, born in May of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Beck (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Jesse (son, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Press (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and David (son, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Kate's widowed grandmother, Chaney Cole Dale.

On pages 15 & 16 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 26, & 27, 1910), William H. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 3rd marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 31), a name that's washed out, Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months), Press (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Paris Ratliff (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), W.H. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Katie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Dennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Buster (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Bud Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's retired, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Katie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 52), Sisie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 32), Rusell (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jesse [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to son Earl.

The children of BUD RATLIFF and LOU COLLINS are:
1. JAMES RATLIFF, b. July 10, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 18, 1955, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH TAYLOR, daughter of GEORGE TAYLOR and MOLLIE SMITH. She was b. April 6, 1887, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1974, Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his obituary, James "Jim" Ratliff (age 73), was born July 10, 1882 in Johnson County, died October 18, 1955 near his home in Van Lear from a heart attack, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth Taylor Ratliff; 1 son, Marvin Ratliff (of Raleigh, North Carolina); 4 daughters, Mrs. Delmar Wells (Paintsville), Mrs. Virgil Preston (Fairborn, Ohio), Mrs. Estill Thacker (Ypsilanti, Michigan), and Mrs. Solomon Stambaugh (Ypsilanti, Michigan); 8 brothers, Jess, Press, Earl, Dennie, Virgil, Russell, Irvin, and Dick Ratliff; and 3 sisters, Sissie Ratliff, Mrs. Emma VanHoose, and Mrs. Jessie VanHoose. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to her obituary, Elizabeth Taylor (age 87), daughter of the late George and Mollie Smith Taylor, was born April 6, 1887 in Johnson County, died June 28, 1974 at home in Belleville, Michigan, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ratliff, on October 11, 1955. She was survived by 1 son, Marvin Ratliff (of North Carolina); 3 daughters, Ruby Ratliff Thacker (Southfield, Michigan), Margie Ratliff Stambaugh (Belleville), and Fannie Ratliff Wells (West Van Lear); 15 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
2. PRESS RATLIFF, b. May 22, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 30, 1961, Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) OLLIE RATLIFF, m. (2) DOLLIE GULLETT.
3. DICK RATLIFF, b. February 1894, Kentucky.
4. MARGARET "SISSIE" RATLIFF, b. September 10, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1984, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Margeret Sissie Ratliff (age 88), daughter of Bud and Katie Dale Ratliff, was born September 10, 1895 in Johnson County, died November 4, 1984 in Paintsville, and was buried in Ratliff Family Cemetery in Turner Branch. She was survived by 1 son, Charles Ratliff (of Jonesboro, Arkansas); 2 daughters, Virgie Kimbler (Paintsville) and Mary C. Persell (Sidedale, Louisianna); 1 brother, Irvin Ratliff (West Van Lear); 1 sister, Jessie VanHoose; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
5. JESSE RATLIFF, b. January 1896, Kentucky.

The children of KATIE DALE and BUD RATLIFF are:
6. DAVID RATLIFF, b. May 1900, Kentucky.
7. EMMA RATLIFF, b. June 5, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 1978, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MILLARD VANHOOSE. He d. August 13, 1965.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Emma Ratliff VanHoose (age 77), daughter of William and Katie Dale Ratliff and a resident of Thealka, was born June 5, 1901 in Johnson County, died December 20, 1978 after a brief illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard VanHoose, on August 13, 1965. She was survived by 3 sons, Hobert VanHoose (of Urbana, Ohio), Mitchell VanHoose (Urbana, Ohio), and Paul (Urbana, Ohio); 7 daughters, Edna Castle (Urbana, Ohio), Irene Castle (Urbana, Ohio), Ruth Pelphrey (Paintsville), Imogene Tackett (Staffordsville), Virgie Picklesimer (Woodstock, Ohio), Katherine Wilcox (Suffield, Ohio), and Margie Ward (Thealka); 1 brother, Irvin Ratliff (West Van Lear); 2 sisters, Jessie VanHoose (Thealka) and Sis Ratliff (Paintsville); 36 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
8. EARL RATLIFF, b. March 9, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 20, 1977, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MATTIE WARD.
9. DENNIS RATLIFF, b. November 29, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 27, 1976, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DELPHIA WILCOX, daughter of ROBERT WILCOX and LITTIA MEADE. She was b. October 11, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 1990, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Dennie Ratliff (age 69), son of Bud and Kattie Dale Ratliff, a Paintsville resident and a retired miner, was born November 29, 1906 in Johnson County, died March 27, 1976 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Delphia Wilcox Ratliff; 1 son, Kenneth Ratliff (of Marion, Ohio); 1 daughter, Margaret Louise Perkins (Paintsville); 5 brothers, Dick Ratliff (Dayton, Ohio), Jess Ratliff (Waverly), Earl Ratliff (Paintsville), Irvin Ratliff (Van Lear), and Charles Ratliff (Arkansas); 5 sisters, Emma VanHoose (Thealka), Sis Ratliff (Thealka), Jessie VanHoose (Thealka), Virgie Kimbler (Paintsville), and Mary Pursell (Louisianna); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dennie Ratliff died March 27, 1976 in Floyd County at the age of 69. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
   According to her obituary, Delphia Wilcox Ratliff (age 82), daughter of Robert and Littia Meade Wilcox, was born October 11, 1908 in Johnson County, died in December of 1990, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennie Ratliff, in 1976. She was survived by 1 son, Kenneth Ratliff (of Marion, Ohio); 1 daughter, Margaret Louise Perkins (Paintsville); 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
10. VIRGIL RATLIFF, b. July 20, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 19, 1969, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AUDREY MAE DANIELS, daughter of RANSON "PETE" DANIELS and TAVIA WILCOX. She was b. October 24, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 9, 2000, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to his obituary, Virgil Ratliff (age 61), son of the late Bud and Katie Castle Ratliff, was born July 20, 1908 in Johnson County, died December 19, 1969 in a nursing home in Paintsville, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. He was a miner at the time of his death and was survived by 3 sons, Charles Dencil Ratliff (of Columbus, Ohio), Paul Vencil Ratliff (New Carlisle, Ohio), and Roy Ratliff (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Fay Ward (New Carlisle, Ohio) and Mrs. Joyce Ann Spradlin (Fairborn, Ohio); 3 brothers, Earl Ratliff (Turner Branch), Dennie Ratliff (Paintsville), and Irvin Ratliff (Van Lear); 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma VanHoose (Thealka), Mrs. Jessie VanHoose (Thealka), and Miss Kathlene Ratliff (Thealka); 2 half-brothers, Dick Ratliff (Dayton, Ohio) and Jess Ratliff (Waverly, Ohio); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
    According to her obituary, Audrey Mae Daniels Ratliff (age 90), daughter of the late Ranson "Pete" and Tavia Wilcox Daniels, was born October 24, 1909 in Johnson County, died August 9, 2000 in Fairborn, Ohio, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Ratliff; and 1 sister, Anna Lee Estep. She was survived by 3 sons, Roy Ratliff (Paintsville), Charles Dencil Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio), and Paul Vencil Ratliff (Phoenix, Arizona); 2 daughters, Faye Ward (Tipp City, Ohio) and Joyce Ann Chenault (Enon, Ohio); 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
    On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Virgil Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's farming for others, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Audrey M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). Also in the same house, Pete Sites is listed as the head of his household, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 29, age 38), Hellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Pete Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
11. RUSSELL RATLIFF, b. March 10, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell Ratliff was born March 10, 1912 in Johnson County to Katie Dale.
12. JESSIE RATLIFF, b. July 20, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 8, 2001, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARCHIE VANHOOSE, son of LIFIS VANHOOSE and TILDA CASTLE. He was b. August 28, 1907, d. June 24, 1974, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jessie Ratliff was born July 20, 1915 in Johnson County to Katie Ratliff.
    According to her obituary, Jessie Ratliff VanHoose (age 85), was born August 20, 1914 in Johnson County, and died July 8, 2001 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie VanHoose; 1 son, Henry VanHoose; and 1 daughter, Jessie Horne; She was survived by 2 sons, Lincoln VanHoose (of Oil Springs) and Michael VanHoose (Mt. Sterling); 3 daughters, Barbara Castle (Enon, Ohio), Bonnie Newsome (Harold, Kentucky), and Zondra Baker (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Virgie Kimbler (Paintsville); 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
    According to his obituary, Archie VanHoose (age 66), son of the late Lifis and Tilda Castle VanHoose and a retired miner, was born August 28, 1907, died June 24, 1974 at home in Thealka after a lengthy illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Thealka. He was survived by his wife, Jessie Ratliff VanHoose; 2 sons, Lincoln VanHoose (of Bridgeview, Illinois) and Michael VanHoose (Thealka); 4 daughters, Jessie Alene Horn (Enon, Ohio), Barbara Jean Castle (Enon), Bonnie Newsome (Harold), and Zondra Baker (Thealka); 2 brothers, Earl VanHoose (Thealka) and Fred VanHoose (Whitehouse); and 1 sister, Nellie Taylor (Gallipolis, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
13. BUSTER RATLIFF, b. March 9, 1918, Johnson County, Kentuckyd. January 13, 1924, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to his death certificate, Buster Ratliff died January 13, 1924 in Paintsville from whooping cough complicated by bronch pneumonia and meningitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as March 9, 1918, his parents as Bud Ratliff (b. Johnson County) and Katie Dale (b. Johnson County), and the burial place as Paintsville.
14. VIRGIE RATLIFF, b. January 1, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 2008, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND B. KIMBLER, son of BLAINE KIMBLER and TISHA SALYER. He was b. June 27, 1919, d. March 29, 1968, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to her obituary, Virgie Ratliff Kimbler (age 88), daughter of the late Bud and Katie Dale Ratliff, was born January 1, 1920 in Johnson County, died August 27, 2008 in Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Ratliff Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond B. Kimbler, in 1969. She was survived by 1 daughter, Diana Pennington (of Paintsville); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
    According to his obituary, Raymond Kimbler (age 48), son of Blaine and the late Tisha Salyer Kimbler and a resident of Paintsville, was born June 27, 1919, died March 29, 1968 in Paintsville Clinic, and was buried in Lonnie Castle Cemetery in Turner Branch. He was survived by his wife, Virgie Ratliff Kimbler; 1 daughter, Diana Lynn Kimbler; 2 brothers, Mitchel Kimbler (of Sitka) and Claude Kimbler (Marysville, Ohio); 6 sisters, Mrs. H.L. McKenzie (Paintsville), Mrs. Tommie Salyer (Sitka), Mrs. Verlin Murray (Middletown, Ohio), Mrs. Flora Halland (Middletown, Ohio), Mrs. Howard Russell Salyor (Middletown, Ohio), and Mrs. Don Norris (San Diego, California). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
15. IRVIN RATLIFF, b. August 18, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 1990, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARBUTUS HONEYCUTT.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Irvin Ratliff was born August 18, 1923 in Johnson County to Katy Dale.
    According to his obituary, Irvine Ratliff (age 66), son of William "Bud" and Katie Dale Ratliff was retired from the U.S. Military. He was born August 18, 1923 in Johnson County, and was buried in Ratliff Cemetery in Turner Branch. He was survived by his wife; Arbutus Honeycutt Ratliff; 1 daughter, Vickie Schindler (of Volga); 1 brother, Charles Ratliff (Jonesboro, Arkansas); and 2 sisters, Jessie VanHoose (Thealka) and Virgie Kimbler (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

Notes: Polly Dale's maiden name was determined by finding the death certificate for her son Peter (1838-1914).

According to Johnson County marriage records, George W. Collins (b. Floyd County, age 24) married Lydia Collins (b. Kentucky, age 18) on February 2, 1854.

On page 57 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 7, 1850), David Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #374, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Polley (born in Virginia, age 49), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 22), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 19), Andrew J. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Hiram (born in Kentucky, age 15), Peter (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Malissa (born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 69 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1860), G.W. Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #441, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Lyddia (born in Kentucky, age 24), Eliza J. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Polly A. (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Jasper Jackson (born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 3 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1870), Geo. W. Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farmer, Indian, born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, Indian, born in Kentucky, age 35), Eliza Jane (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 55), Polly Ann (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 11), George Ann (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 9), James Garfield (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 7), Luticia (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 5), Velnet (female, Indian, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Victoria (Indian, born in September of 1869 in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), George W. Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farmer, mulatto, born in Kentucky, father born in Indiana, mother born in Virginia, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, mulatto, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Virginia, age 42), Mary A. (daughter, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 21), Georgia A. (daughter, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 19), James G. (son, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 17), Letitia B. (daughter, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 14), Velnette (daughter, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 11), Victoria (daughter, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 9), Birdie M. (daughter, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 8), Garland (son, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Wesley (son, mulatto, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Lydia Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #72, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 10 children and 5 are still living, and she's 78 years old. Also listed is Eliza Jane Combs (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, age 58).

The children of LYDIA COLLINS and GEORGE COLLINS are:
1. ELIZA JANE COLLINS, b. 1855, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COMBS.
2. AMANDA E. COLLINS, b. December 28, 1856, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1860.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Amanda E. Collins was born December 28, 1856 in Johnson County to George W. Collins and Lydia Collins.
3. MARY ANN "POLLY" COLLINS, b. December 2, 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Mary Collins was born December 2, 1858 in Johnson County to George W. Collins and Lydia Collins.
4. GEORGIA ANN COLLINS, b. February 16, 1861, Kentucky, d. February 12, 1936, Garrison, Lewis County, Kentucky, m. ANDREW B. COLLINS.
   Notes: Georgia and Andrew's daughter, Flora, married Elexious D. Conley.
5. JAMES GARFIELD COLLINS, b. 1863, Kentucky.
6. LUTICIA "LOU" COLLINS, b. 1865, Kentucky, d. before 1895, m. WILLIAM H. "BUD" RATLIFF.
7. VELNETTE COLLINS, b. 1867, Kentucky.
8. VICTORIA COLLINS, b. September 1869, Kentucky.
9. BIRDIE M. COLLINS, b. 1872, Kentucky.
10. GARLAND COLLINS, b. July 7, 1874, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Garlin Collins was born July 7, 1874 in Johnson County to G.W. Collins (b. Johnson County) and Lydia Collins (b. Johnson County).
11. WESLEY COLLINS, b. 1877, Kentucky.

Notes: Enoch Fairchild's brother, Millard, married Samantha Johnson's half-sister, Mary Ellen.

When Enoch Fairchild's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Paintsville, that his closest relative was "Samantha Fairchild (wife)" of Paintsville, and that he was born July 12, 1875. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Enoch Fairchild died December 15, 1941 in Staffordsville from cerebral apoplexy and arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as July 12, 1874, his marital status as married, his wife as "Smantha" Johnson, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Asa Fairchild (b. Johnson County) and Sarah Ratliff (b. Johnson County), the informant as Elzie Fairchild of Staffordsville, and the burial place as Rock House.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Euach Fairchild died December 15, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 67.

According to her obituary, Samantha Johnson Fairchild (age 82), daughter of the late Richard E. and Louvina Preston Johnson and a resident of Denver, Kentucky for most of her life, was born March 19, 1883, died June 24, 1965 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Topsy Ratliff Cemetery in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Fairchild, in 1941. She was survived by 6 [5] sons, Elzie Fairchild (of Denver), Elmer Fairchild (Denver), Frank Fairchild (Denver), Kenneth Fairchild (Milford Center, Ohio), and Clate Fairchild (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Mint Hannah (Staffordsville) and Mrs. Dora Goble (Denver); 1 sister, Mrs. Manda Bayes (Waverly, Ohio); 27 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Enoch Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in July of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 17), William E. (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months), and Epperson Johnson (father-in-law, widowed, farm laborer, born in October of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 55).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25 & 26, 1910), Enoch Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 chldren and all are still living, age 27), Elza (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Arminta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Enoch Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mint (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Keneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Enoch Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #229, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married age 16, age 47), Elzie (son, single, coal minerborn in Kentucky, age 30), Elmer (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 26), Frank (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Kennith (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Clate (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

The children of ENOCH FAIRCHILD and SAMANTHA JOHNSON are:
1. WILLIAM ELZIE FAIRCHILD, b. February 1900, Kentucky, d. August 26, 1974, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Elzie Fairchild (age 74), son of the late Enoch and Samantha Johnson Fairchild and a resident of Denver, Kentucky, was born in February of 1900 in Johnson County, died August 26, 1974 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Ratliff Cemetery in Denver. He was survived by the following brothers and sisters: Frank Fairchild (of Denver), Kenneth Fairchild (Milford, Ohio), Dora Goble (Denver), and Mint Hannah (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
2. ELMER FAIRCHILD, b. 1903, Kentucky.
3. FRANK FAIRCHILD, b. 1906, Kentucky.
4. ARMINTA FAIRCHILD, b. 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 22, 1977, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MORRIS HANNAH, son of NOLA FAIRCHILD and WILLIAM HANNAH.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Mint Fairchild Hannah (age 67), daughter of Enoch and Samantha Johnson Fairchild and a resident of Staffordsville, was born in Johnson County, died February 22, 1977 in Pikeville Methodisst Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Hannah Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Morris Hannah; 4 son, Bruce Hannah (of Staffordsville), Billy Hannah (Staffordsville), Morris W. Hannah (Staffordsville), and Enoch Hannah (Staffordsville); 2 daughters, Betty Fairchild (Staffordsville) and Helen Ratliff (Staffordsville); 1 brother, Kennis Fairchild (Milford Center, Ohio); 1 sister, Dora Goble (Denver, Kentucky); and 12 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
5. DORA FAIRCHILD, b. 1915, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GOBLE.
6. KENNIS FAIRCHILD, b. March 25, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 17, 2000, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, buried in Milford Center, Union County, Ohio, m. BESSIE SELVAGE.
7. CLATE FAIRCHILD, b. 1921, Kentucky.