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NATHANIEL "ANNEL" MONTGOMERY, son of FARISH MONTGOMERY and SARAH SKAGGS, was born July 25, 1909 in Kentucky, died January 27, 1980 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. He married HASSIE MARIE RUSSELL, daughter of GROVER C. RUSSELL and MARY ANN MONTGOMERY. She was born April 16, 1914 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 26, 1991 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio

Notes: Annel Montgomery's brother, Dockie, married Hassie Russell's sister, Southa.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hassie Russell was born April 16, 1914 in Magoffin County to Mary Montgomery.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Annel Montgomery lived from July 25, 1909 to January 27, 1980, and was buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, and that Hassie M. Montgomery lived from February 11, 1915 to May 26, 1991, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Annel Montgomery was born July 25, 1909, and died in January of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Annel Montgomery was born about 1910 in Kentucky, and died January 27, 1980 in Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 70. He was married and living in Pike County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hassie Montgomery was born April 16, 1914, and died May 26, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior in 1966-1967 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Hassie M. Russell Montgomery was born February 11, 1915 in Salyersville, Kentucky, and died May 26, 1991. Her parents are listed as Grover Russell and Maryann Montgomery.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hassie Marie Russell Montgomery was born February 11, 1914 in Kentucky, and died May 26, 1991 in Pike County Hospital Med Center in Pike County at the age of 77. Her father's surname is listed as Russell, and she was widowed and living in Waverly, Pike County, at the time of her death.

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Grover Russell is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Falka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Herman (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Southa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Arvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Grover Russell is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 44), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Hassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Arvel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Casander (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Alexander (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 77-4B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Annel Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Hassie (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 24), Angie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alva J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of ANNEL MONTGOMERY and HASSIE RUSSELL are:

    1. ANGIE MONTGOMERY, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TACKETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anglane Montgomery was born in Magoffin County to Hassie Russell.
    2. ALVA GENE MONTGOMERY, b. 1935, Kentucky.
    3. NORMA MONTGOMERY, b. March 27, 1938, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 15, 2009, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loueve A. Montgomery was born March 25, 1938 in Magoffin County to Hassie Russell.
      According to her obituary found online, Norma Montgomery (age 71), daughter of the late Annel and Hassie M. Russell Montgomery, was born March 27, 1938 in Salyersville, Kentucky, died April 15, 2009 in Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, and was buried in Gardner Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Gene Montgomery. She was survived by 1 son, Eddie J. Montgomery (of Piketon, Ohio); 1 daughter, Connie J. (Steve) Adams (Beaver, Ohio); 2 brothers, Burcha Montgomery (Waverly) and Billy Montgomery (Piketon); 4 sisters, Angie Tackett (Piketon), Elma (Jim) Cade (Waverly), Emma (Sam) West (Piketon), and Lennie (Bob) Carrico (Piketon); 4 grandchildren, Eric (Angie) Ballein, Ryan Bloss, Morgan Adams, and Josh (Christina) Adams; and 5 great-grandchildren, Cody Ballein, Shane Ballein, Chase Adams, Hayley Adams, and Layne Adams.
    4. BILLY RAY MONTGOMERY, b. October 17, 1954, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, d. April 29, 2011, Piketon, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to his obituary found online, Billy Ray Montgomery (age 56), son of the late Annel and Hassie M. Russell Montgomery, was born October 17, 1954 in Waverly, Ohio, died April 29, 2011 at home in Piketon, Ohio, and was buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Gene Montgomery; and 1 sister, Norma Montgomery. He was survived by 1 son, Keanon (fiancee Julia Rothgeb) Montgomery (of Chillicothe, Ohio); 1 brother, Burcha Montgomery (Waverly); and 4 sisters, Angie Tackett (Piketon), Elma (Jim) Cade (Waverly), Emma (Sam) West (Piketon), and Lennie (Bob) Carrico (Piketon).
    5. BURCHA MONTGOMERY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burcha Montgomery was born in Magoffin County to Hassie Russell.
    6. LENNIE MAE MONTGOMERY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BOB CARRICO.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lennie Mae Montgomery was born in Johnson County to Hassie Russell.
    7. ELMA MONTGOMERY, m. JIM CADE.
    8. EMMA MONTGOMERY, m. SAM WEST.







SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" CANTRELL, daughter of JOHN CANTRELL and HANNAH C. FUGETT, was born August 13, 1886 in Kentucky, died August 20, 1950 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON, son of JOSEPH R. HAMILTON and NANCY ANN FYFFE, September 21, 1904 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born July 10, 1880 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died October 13, 1977 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Joseph R. Hamilton was the brother of Sarah Ann Hamilton.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Joseph R. Hamilton married Nancy Ann Fyffe on July 28, 1877 in Morgan County.

According to his death certificate, Joseph R. Hamilton died January 18, 1929 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, with no physician present, and the cause of death is listed as "Supposed Flu." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as August 23, 1853, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as B. S. Hamilton [Benjamin S. Hamilton] (b. Lewis County, Kentucky) and Julia A. Keeton [Julia Ann Keeton] (b. Morgan County), the informant as Roy Hamilton of Silverhill, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Nancy Ann Fyffe Hamilton died January 4, 1935 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from dropsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as March 3, her age as 78 years 10 months 1 day, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Joseph Hamilton, her parents as William Fyffe (b. Kentucky) and Ruth Terry (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ralph Hamilton of Dingus, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Ella Cantrell married J. E. Hamilton on September 21, 1904 in Morgan County.

When John Edward Hamilton's World War I draft registration card was filled out in Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ophir, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Ellen Hamilton of Ophir, and that he was born July 10, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

When John Edward Hamilton's World War II draft registration card was filled out in April 27, 1942 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Dingus, Morgan County, that the person who would always know his address was Ellen Hamilton of Dingus, and that he was born July 10, 1880 in Morgan County. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 150 pounds, and he had blue eyes, black hair, and a light complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Sarah Ellen Cantrell Hamilton and John Ed Hamilton were both buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Ellen Cantrell Hamilton died August 20, 1950 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 24, 1884, her marital status as married, her parents as John Cantrell and Hanna Fuget, the informant as Ralph Hamilton, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Kentucky.

According to her obituary found online, Mrs. J. E. Hamilton died at her home on a Sunday following an extended illness. She had been an invalid for 14 years. She was survived by her husband; 2 sons, Major Hamilton (of Ashland) and Ralph Hamilton (Dingus); 7 daughters, Mrs. Herbert Ferguson (Lebanon, Ohio), Mrs. Orville Adams (West Liberty), Mrs. Kenneth Lykins (Portsmouth, Ohio), Mrs. Hymer Gamble (Albany, Ohio), Mrs. Herbert Abshear (Middletown, Ohio), Mrs. Ollie Fyffe (Dingus), and Mrs. Rollie Williams (Dingus); 4 brothers, Ron Cantrill, John and Joe Cantrill (Ashland), and Eddie Cantrell (Dayton, Ohio); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Ed Cantrill (Mansfield, Ohio), Mrs. Ed Ferguson (Catlettsburg), Mrs. Sanford Hamilton (Silverhill), Mrs. Marion Williams (West Liberty), and Mrs. Mirtie Cox (Mansfield, Ohio).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah E. Hamilton died August 20, 1950 in Morgan County at the age of 65. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Hamilton was born July 10, 1880, and died in October of 1977. He received his Social Security card in 1959-1960 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John E. Hamilton died October 13, 1977 in Rowan County at the age of 98. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Joseph Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #268, he's a farmer, born in August of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, age 45), Nancy A. (wife, born in March of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 44), and John E. (son, born in July of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Joe Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 33 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Nancy A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 52), John (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, age 28), Sarah E. (daughter-in-law, married, seamstress, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Ata (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 4), Opal (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Major R. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Arla Cartis (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), John Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Nell [Opal] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Major (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hannah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), John E. Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Elen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 45), Annie [hard to read - Hannah] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Eliza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rebeca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Edna (daughter, twin, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ruie (daughter, twin, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Nancy Hamilton (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 75).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Ralph Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ethel (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 29), J. E. Hamilton (father, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 59), and Ellen Hamilton (mother, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 55).

    The children of ELLEN CANTRELL and JOHN HAMILTON are:

    1. AUTY M. HAMILTON, b. 1905, Kentucky, d. September 28, 1946, Ohio, m. DEENIE LEMASTER.
    2. OPAL CATHERINE HAMILTON, b. February 27, 1907, Kentucky, d. September 27, 2003, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. OLIVER A. "OLLIE" FYFFE.
    3. MAJOR R. HAMILTON, b. April 30, 1908, Kentucky, d. January 30, 1982, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. NORA MAY FYFFE.
    4. RALPH HAMILTON, b. September 20, 1909, Kentucky, d. August 15, 1984, Rowan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. MARY ETHEL "ETHEL" FYFFE.
    5. HANNAH HAMILTON, b. September 12, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Malone, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ORVILLE BODINE ADAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hannah Hamilton was born May 29, 1914 in Morgan County to Ellen Cantrell.
      According to her obituary found online, Hannah Ann Hamilton Adams (age 98), daughter of the late John Ed and Sarah Ellen Cantrell Hamilton, was born September 12, 1912 in Morgan County, died on a Saturday in Kentucky River Medical Center following an extended illness, and was buried in South Fork Cemetery in Malone, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Bodine Adams; 13 brothers and sisters; and 2 infant sons. She was survived by 2 daughters, Janet Marie Vest (of West Liberty, Kentucky) and Shirley Fay (Shorty) Terry (West Liberty); 1 sister, Mary Williams (Lebanon, Ohio); 2 granddaughters, Pam Vest Cooper and Kopana Terry; and 1 great-grandson, Nathan Charles Cooper.
    6. NORA MAE HAMILTON, b. May 14, 1913, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1994, Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, m. HYMAN GAMBILL, April 30, 1930, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nora M. Hamilton was born May 14, 1913 in Morgan County to Sarah Cantriell.
      According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nora Hamilton married Hyman Gambill on April 30, 1930 in Morgan County.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nora Mae Hamilton Gambill was born May 13, 1913 in Kentucky, and died January 10, 1994 in Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville, Athens County, at the age of 80. Her father's surname is listed as Hamilton, her mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and she was married at the time of her death.
    7. LOUISE HAMILTON, b. January 2, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1941, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIL PACK, January 18, 1936, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lien Hamilton was born January 2, 1916 in Morgan County to Elen Cantrell.
      According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Louise Hamilton married Virgil Pack on January 18, 1936 in Morgan County.
      According to her death certificate, Louise Hamilton Pack died January 29, 1941 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Chronic nephritis with Edema." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as January 3, 1916, her marital status as married, her husband as Virgil Pack (age 25), her parents as John Ed. Hamlt [sic] (b. Kentucky) and Helen Cantrell, the informant as Virgil Pack of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Dingus, Kentucky.
    8. REBECCA A. HAMILTON, b. November 5, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 18, 1975, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. HERBERT ABSHEAR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebecca A. Hamilton was born November 5, 1917 in Morgan County to Elen Cantrell.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rebecca A. Abshear was born about 1918, and died September 18, 1975 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 57. She was married and living in Lebanon, Warren County, at the time of her death.
    9. MARY E. HAMILTON, b. October 11, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RALEIGH WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, May E. Hamilton was born October 11, 1919 in Morgan County to Ellen Coutrell.
    10. EDNA HAMILTON, b. July 23, 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 6, 2009, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee, m. KENNETH E. LYKINS, April 3, 1944, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna Hamilton was born July 23, 1921 in Morgan County to Ellen Cantrell.
      According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Edna Hamilton married Kenneth E. Lykins on April 3, 1944 in Morgan County.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edna Lykins was born July 23, 1921, and died December 6, 2009. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.
    11. RUIE HAMILTON, b. July 23, 1921, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 26, 2006, m. HERBERT FERGUSON.
      Notes: Edna and Ruie Hamilton were twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruie Hamilton was born July 23, 1921 in Morgan County to Ellen Cantrell.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Ruie Hamilton Ferguson was born July 23, 1921 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died November 26, 2006. Her name was listed as Ruil Hamilton in September of 1942, as Ruie Ferguson in January of 1966, and her parents are listed as Ellen Cantrell and J. E. Hamilton.
    12. RUBY HAMILTON, b. July 24, 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 1929, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Hamilton was born July 24, 1923 in Morgan County to Ellen Cantrell.
      According to her death certificate, Ruby Hamilton died January 21, 1929 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as July 24, 1923, her parents as John E. Hamilton (b. Morgan County) and Ellen Cantrell (b. Morgan County), the informant as E. D. Hamilton of Silverhill, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery.
    13. JOSEPH T. HAMILTON, b. February 15, 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1929, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joseph Hamilton was born February 15, 1926 in Morgan County to Cantrell.
      According to her death certificate, Ruby Hamilton died January 21, 1929 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pneumonia.
      According to his death certificate, Joseph T. Hamilton died January 19, 1929 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Reported to be Flu." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as February 15, 1926, his parents as John E. Hamilton (b. Morgan County) and Ellen Cantrell (b. Morgan County), the informant as E. D. Hamilton of Silverhill, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery.
    14. MARVILLA HAMILTON, b. March 23, 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 18, 1928, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvilla Hamilton was born March 23, 1928 in Morgan County to Cantrell.
      According to her death certificate, Marvilla Hamilton died September 18, 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky, from diarrhea. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as March 23, 1928, her parents as John Ed Hamilton (b. Kentucky) and Ellen Cantrell (b. Morgan County) the informant as Willie Smith of Dingus, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery.







AUTY M. HAMILTON, son of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" CANTRELL and JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON, was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and died September 28, 1946 in Ohio. He married DEENIE LEMASTER, daughter of DOCK LEMASTER and LORINDA "RINDA" BURCHETT, October 1, 1924 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born May 19, 1908 in Kentucky, and died June 2, 1986 in Athens, Athens County, Ohio.

Notes: Deenie Lemaster was the sister of Lonzie Lemaster.

Lorinda Burchett was the sister of Sarah Alice Burchett.

According to his death certificate, Dock Lemaster died March 5, 1940 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from diabetes mellitus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as March 31, 1870, his marital status as married, his wife as Rinda Burchett, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Joe Lemaster (b. Johnson County) and Polly Ann Pennington (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Lonzie Lemaster of Pigeon, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Rinda Burchett Lemaster died September 27, 1941 in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, from endocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as May 6, 1868 [1871], her marital status as widowed, her husband as Dock Lemaster, and her parents as Whig Burchett [Robert "Whig" Burchett] (b. Kentucky) and Margret Curtis [Margaret Curtis] (b. Kentucky).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Auty Hamilton married Deena Lemaster on October 1, 1924 in Morgan County.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Auty Hamilton died September 28, 1946.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Deenie Hamilton was born May 19, 1908, and died in June of 1986. She received her Social Security card in 1959-1960 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Zaleski, Vinton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Deenie L. Hamilton was born about 1908 in Kentucky, and died June 2, 1986 in O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Athens County, at the age of 78. She was widowed and living in Vinton County at the time of her death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Dock Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for his family in house #55 [along with an Oscar and Armelda Conley], he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Rindie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 35), Noah [Nola - Virnola in the 1900 census] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lonzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Grover (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Dock Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Rinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 49), Lonzo (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Grover (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Deanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Early (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Florence Lemaster (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Autie Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Dennie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months). Autie's parents are in house #89.

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Auty Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dinnie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 32), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ren (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Gay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of AUTY HAMILTON and DEENIE LEMASTER are:

    1. JOE RAY HAMILTON, b. August 21, 1925, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 24, 2011, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio, m. FRANCES BROOKS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe R. Hamilton was born August 21, 1925 in Morgan County to Deenie Lemasters.
      According to his obituary found online, Joe R. Hamilton (age 85), son of the late Auty and Deenie Lemaster Hamilton, was retired from Austin Powder Company, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, and a resident of McArthur, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born August 21, 1925 in West Liberty, Kentucky, died January 24, 2011 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, and was buried in Harkins Chapel Cemetery in McArthur. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ron Hamilton, Ren Hamilton, and Roy Hamilton; and 2 sisters, Gay Shive and Fay Bumgardner. He was survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances Brooks Hamilton; 1 son, Terry Joe Hamilton (of McArthur); 3 daughters, Phyllis Ann Hamilton (McArthur), Carol Rae (Thomas) Clark (New Jersey), and Barbara Elaine (Gregory) Fera (New Jersey); 1 sister, Rea (Bill) Groley (Albany); 6 grandchildren; Marlena Jo (Steve) Poling, Deanna (Glen) Levito, Robin (Bryan) Ousley, Patrick Clark, Adam Fera, and Beth Fera; and 11 great-grandchildren.
    2. ROY HAMILTON, b. October 3, 1927, Minefork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 16, 2004.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy Hamilton was born October 3, 1927 in Morgan County to Dena Lewaster.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Roy Hamilton was born October 3, 1927 in Minefork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died January 16, 2004. His parents are listed as Auty M. Hamilton and Deenie Lemaster.
    3. FAYE HAMILTON, b. June 30, 1930, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 24, 2004, m. (unknown first name) BUMGARDNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fay Hamilton was born June 30, 1930 in Morgan County to [no first name] Lemaster.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Faye Hamilton Bumgardner was born June 30, 1930 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 24, 2004. Her name was listed as Faye Bumgardner in June of 1948, and her parents are listed as Auty Hamilton and Deenia Lemaster.
    4. REN HAMILTON, b. April 16, 1933, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 14, 1961, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fay Hamilton was born April 16, 1933 in Morgan County to Deenie Lemaster.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ren Hamilton was born about 1933, and died August 14, 1961 in Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Delaware County, at the age of 28. He was married and living in Columbus, Franklin County, at the time of his death.
    5. GAY HAMILTON, b. February 23, 1936, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SHIVE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gay Hamilton was born February 23, 1936 in Morgan County to Denie Lemaster.
    6. REA HAMILTON, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. BILL GROLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rea Hamilton was born in Morgan County to Deenie Lemaster.
    7. RONALD HAMILTON, b. February 20, 1943, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 24, 1977, Crawford County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ron Hamilton was born February 20, 1943 in Morgan County to Deenie Lemasters.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ronald Hamilton was born February 20, 1943, and died in October of 1977. He received his Social Security card in 1959-1960 in Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ronald Hamilton was born about 1943, and died October 24, 1977 in Crawford County at the age of 34. He was married and living in Morrow County at the time of his death.







OPAL CATHERINE HAMILTON, daughter of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" CANTRELL and JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON, was born February 27, 1907 in Kentucky, and died September 27, 2003 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio. She married OLIVER A. "OLLIE" FYFFE, son of PILATE FYFFE and MARTHA BELLE "BELLE" COX, December 6, 1922 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born August 15, 1900 in Kentucky, and died October 21, 1969 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Oliver A. "Ollie" Fyffe was the sister of Lillie Ethel Fyffe.

Pilate Fyffe was the brother of Cornelius Fyffe, Oliver Fyffe, Mary Melda Fyffe, and Robert Jason Fyffe.

Martha Belle Cox was the sister of William Riley Cox, Sarah Brillo Cox, James H. Cox, John Allen Cox, Eliza J. Cox, and Victoria A. Cox.

According to his death certificate, Pilate Fyffe died January 21, 1936 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from heart failure. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 14, 1876, his marital status as married, his wife as Martha Belle Fyffe, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Fyffe (b. Kentucky) and Martha Slusher (b. Kentucky), the informant as A. D. Holbrook, and the burial place as Fyffe Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Martha Belle Fyffe died February 2, 1936 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 10, 1870, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Pilate Fyffe, her parents as William H. Cox (b. North Carolina) and Amanda Brickey [Amanda M. Brickey] (b. Virginia), the informant as Charley Kelley of Ophir, Kentucky, and the burial place as Fyffe Cemetery.

When Ollie Fyffe's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Crockett, Kentucky, that his closest relative was his mother and sister in Crockett, and that he was born May 15, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had brown eyes and red hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Opal Hamilton married Ollie A. Fyffe on December 6, 1922 in Morgan County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Opal C. Fyffe was born February 27, 1907, and died September 27, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1962 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Opal Catherine Hamilton Fyffe was born February 27, 1907, and died September 27, 2003 in a nursing home in Fairborn, Greene County, at the age of 96. Her father's surname is listed as Hamilton, her mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ollie Fyffe was born August 15, 1900, and died in October of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Oliver A. Fyffe died October 21, 1969 in Morgan County at the age of 69. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Pilate Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 40), Millard E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Oliver A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Addie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 20, & 21, 1920), Pelot Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Martha B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 48), Willie E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lily E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary E. [Mary Esta] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Addie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Bessy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Ollie Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Opal (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 22), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Wilma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), and Berlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to Opal's parents.

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1910), Ollie A. Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Opal (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 33), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Wilma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Berlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pilate E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Elwood (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Velma Gene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Belva Dean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of OPAL HAMILTON and OLLIE FYFFE are:

    1. MAJOR WILLIAM FYFFE, b. May 4, 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 21, 1993, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Major W. Fyffe was born May 4, 1924 in Morgan County to Opal C. Hamilton.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Major William Fyffe was born May 4, 1924 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died November 21, 1993. His name was listed as William Major Fyffe in June of 1942, as Major W. Fyffe on December 3, 1993, and his parents are listed as Oliver A. Fyffe and Opal C. Hamilton.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Major Fyffe was born May 4, 1924 in Kentucky, and died November 21, 1993 in Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Montgomery County, at the age of 69. His father's surname is listed as Fyffe, his mother's maiden name as Hamilton, and he was married at the time of his death.
    2. CARL MELVIN FYFFE, b. October 2, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1926, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl M. Fyffe was born October 2, 1925 in Morgan County to Opa Hamilton.
      According to his death certificate, Carl Melvin Fyffe died August 2, 1926 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from brain fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as October 2, 1925, his parents as Ollie A. Fyffe (b. Kentucky) and Opal Hamilton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ollie A. Fyffe of Dingus, and the burial place as Fyffe Cemetery.
    3. WILMA ETHEL FYFFE, b. July 11, 1927, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 19, 2005, m. (1) (unknown first name) CANTRELL, m. (2) (unknown first name) DAVIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilma E. Fyffe was born July 11, 1927 in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, William Ethel Fyffe Cantrill Davis was born July 11, 1927 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 19, 2005. Her name was listed as Wilma Ethel Cantrill in January of 1943, as Wilma Ethel Fyffe in July of 1947, as Wilma Ethel Davis in October of 1948, and her parents are listed as Oliver A. Fyffe and Opal C. Hamilton.
    4. BERLIN MCCLAIN FYFFE, b. April 19, 1929, Coffee Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 14, 2002, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Berlin M. Fyffe was born April 19, 1929 in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Berlin McClain Fyffe was born April 19, 1929 in Coffee Creek, Kentucky, and died August 14, 2002. His parents are listed as Oliver A. Fyffe and Opal C. Hamilton.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Berlin M. Fyffe was born April 19, 1929 in Kentucky, and died August 14, 2002 in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 73. His father's surname is listed as Fyffe, his mother's maiden name as Hamilton, and he was widowed and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of his death.
    5. PILATE EDWARD FYFFE, b. July 30, 1931, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 18, 1979, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pilate E. Fyffe was born July 30, 1931 in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pilate Fyffe was born July 30, 1931, and died in May of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Pilate Edward Fyffe was born July 30, 1930 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died in May of 1979. His parents are listed as Olliver A. Fyffe and Opal K. Hamilton. According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pilate E. Fyffe died May 18, 1979 in Lawrence County at the age of 47. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.
    6. VIRGIL ELWOOD FYFFE, b. 1933, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgil E. Fyffe was born in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
    7. VELMA GENE FYFFE, b. 1935, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velma G. Fyffe was born in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
    8. BELVA DEAN FYFFE, b. 1937, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Belva D. Fyffe was born in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
    9. GENEVA F. FYFFE, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geneva F. Fyffe was born in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.
    10. JAMES D. FYFFE, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James D. Fyffe was born in Morgan County to Opal Hamilton.







MAJOR R. HAMILTON, son of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" CANTRELL and JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON, was born April 30, 1908 in Kentucky, died January 30, 1982 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married NORA MAY FYFFE, daughter of MINNIE CANTRELL and ROBERT JASON FYFFE, September 29, 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born July 6, 1909 in Kentucky, died June 2, 1998 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Major Hamilton's brother, Ralph, married Nora Fyffe's sister, Ethel.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Major Hamilton married Nora Fyffe on September 29, 1926 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Major and Nora Fyffe Hamilton were both buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Major Hamilton was born April 30, 1908, and died in January of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Major R. Hamilton died January 30, 1982 in Boyd County at the age of 73. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nora Hamilton was born July 6, 1909, and died June 2, 1998. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Manchester, Adams County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nora Fyffe Hamilton was born July 6, 1909 in Kentucky, and died June 2, 1998 in a long-term care facility in Lawrence County at the age of 88. Her father's surname is listed as Fyffe, her mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), Major Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #345, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 88-12 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Major Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 30), Raymon (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of MAJOR HAMILTON and NORA FYFFE are:

    1. RAYMOND HAMILTON, b. July 11, 1928, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1993, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Raymond Hamilton was born July 11, 1928 in Johnson County to Nora Fyffe.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Raymond Hamilton was born July 11, 1928 in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 23, 1993. His parents are listed as Major Hamilton and Nora Fyffe.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Raymond Hamilton died December 23, 1993 in Greenup County at the age of 65. He was living in Greenup County at the time of his death.
    2. PAULINE B. HAMILTON, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline B. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Nora Fryffe.







NOAH CANTRELL, son of JOHN CANTRELL and SARAH WEBB, was born July 2, 1865 in Kentucky, died July 5, 1939 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married AMANDA MCKENZIE, daughter of WILLIAM HENRY MCKENZIE and LOUISA J. HILL, November 10, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born August 17, 1870 in Kentucky, died July 22, 1960 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Amanda McKenzie was the sister of Oliver McKenzie, Harden H. McKenzie, and Alvira McKenzie.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Noah Cantrill (age 20) married Amanda McKenzie (age 16) on November 10, 1886 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Noah Cantrell died July 5, 1939 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from probably heart problems. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 74 years 1 month 3 days, his marital status as married, his wife as Amanda McKenzie, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henry Cantrell and Racket Webb, the informant as Mace Cantrell of Elna, Kentucky, and the burial place as Elna.

His obituary, found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

     Noah Cantrell was born June 2, 1865, departed this life July 5, 1939. He was 74 years and 1 month, 3 days old. He had been ill for the past year. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, Omonda [sic] Cantell and eleven children, Mrs. Harry Gullett, Volga, Mrs. R.J. Fyffe, Ophir, Mrs. James H. Salyer, Flat Gap, Mrs. Foster Hamilton, and Mrs. C.M. Salyer, Red Bush, Mrs. Harold Holbrook, Relief, Mrs. Hasten Brown, and Mrs. Valma Fyffe, Elna; Lonzie Cantrell, Wheelwright; Charlie and Mace Cantrell, Elna; Laronza Wallis and Maxie Cantrell, preceded him in death several years ago. He had 58 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Our loss is heaven’s gain. He left this world shouting and said he was going home. He told all of his children to be good and to meet him. Dear Dad has gone and we will see him here no more, but we soon shall meet him on the golden shore.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Noah Cantrell died July 5, 1939 in Johnson County at the age of 74. He was living in Elna [Johnson County] at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Amanda McKenzie Cantrell died July 22, 1960 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 17, 1869, her place of residence as Red Bush, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Henry McKenzie and Louisa Hill, the informant as Pearlie Brown, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Red Bush.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amanda Cantrell died July 22, 1960 in Johnson County at the age of 90. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 25 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Henry McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #206, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, agea 32), Haden (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Manda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Olly (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Hardy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Noah Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in June of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in August of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 24), Loranza (son, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Lonzo (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Pearly (daughter, born in April of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Charley (son, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Mason (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Noah Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 39), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lonzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mace (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Allie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Noah Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50) Pearly (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mace (daughter [sic], born in Kentucky, age 19), Alley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Carry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Alta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Noah Canterill is listed as the head of the household for house #301, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 60), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Madge Canterill [Madge Cantrell] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Mandy Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #46, she's widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 2nd grade education, and she's 70 years old. Also listed are Volney Fyffee (son-in-law, married, laborer doing road construction, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 5th grade education, age 30), Ethel May Fyffee (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 29), Lawrence Kern Fyffee (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 7), Loreta Fyffee (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Willie Genoah Fyffee (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of NOAH CANTRELL and AMANDA MCKENZIE are:

    1. LORANZA D. CANTRELL, b. January 6, 1889, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 1918, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DELIA GULLETT.
    2. MARY CANTRELL, b. April 18, 1890, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1959, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) HARRY B. GULLETT, m. (2) ALBA RADO "RADO" STAMBAUGH.
    3. MINNIE CANTRELL, b. January 11, 1892, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1948, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT JASON FYFFE.
    4. LONZO CANTRELL, b. March 7, 1894 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 29, 1964 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) ROSA VESTA CURTIS, m. (3) MONNIE M. ROSE.
    5. PEARLIE CANTRELL, b. April 24, 1896, Kentucky, d. May 18, 1971, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. HASTEN LEE BROWN.
    6. CHARLES R. CANTRELL, b. January 5, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1973, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, buried in Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, m. MARTHA AMERICA COFFEE.
    7. MASON "MACE" CANTRELL, b. October 3, 1899, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1951, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOU ANNA "ANNA" BOLIN.
    8. ALLIE CANTRELL, b. October 27, 1903, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1953, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES HENRY SALYER.
    9. CARRIE CANTRELL, b. November 23, 1905, Kentucky, d. January 20, 1972, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (1) JAMES DEWEY "DEWEY" MCCARTY, m. (2) CLEVE M. "C. M." SALYER.
    10. ESTA L. CANTRELL, b. May 17, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 12, 1981, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, m. EMORY HAROLD "HAROLD" HOLBROOK.
    11. BESSIE CANTRELL, b. May 17, 1908, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1975, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FOSTER HAMILTON.
    12. ETHEL MAY CANTRELL, b. March 30, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VOLNEY FYFFE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel M. Cantrell was born March 30, 1911 in Johnson County to Amanda McKenzie.
    13. ALTA M. CANTRELL, b. 1917, Kentucky.
    14. MAXIE CANTRELL.







MINNIE CANTRELL, daughter of NOAH CANTRELL and AMANDA MCKENZIE, was born January 11, 1892 in Kentucky, died August 19, 1948 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married ROBERT JASON FYFFE, son of JOHN F. FYFFE and MARTHA SLUSHER, about 1908. He was born September 27, 1888 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 14, 1963 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Robert Jason Fyffe was the brother of Pilate Fyffe, Cornelius Fyffe, Oliver Fyffe, and Mary Melda Fyffe.

When Robert J. Fyffe's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Ophir, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born September 27, 1888 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of meakly build, and he had blue eyes, light-colored hair (slightly balding), and he was disabled.

When Robert J. Fyffe's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working and living in Ophir, Morgan County, that the person who would always know his address was Minnie Fyffe of Ophir, and that he was born September 27, 1888 in Ophir. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 170 pounds, and he had blue eyes, he was bald, and he had a light complexion.

Photos of their headstones found on bobbystuff.com shows that Minnie Fyffe lived from January 11, 1892 to August 19, 1948, and was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Robert J. Fyffe lived from September 27, 1888 to March 14, 1963, and was buried in the same cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Minnie Fyffe was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Robert J. Fyffe lived from September 27, 1888 to March 14, 1963, and was buried in the same cemetery. There is a photo of Robert's headstone, but none of Minnie's.

According to her death certificate, Minnie Cantrell Fyffe died August 19, 1948 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, from chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 11, 1892, her marital status as married, her husband as Robert J. Fyffe, her parents as Noah Cantrell (b. Kentucky) and Amanda McKenzie (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Nora Hamilton of Ashland, and the burial place as Relief, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Minnie Fyffe died August 19, 1948 in Morgan County at the age of 56. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Robert Jason Fyffe died March 14, 1963 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ophir, Kentucky, his birth date as September 25, 1888, his place of residence as Ashland, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Fyffe and Martha Slusher, the informant as Direl Fyffe, and the burial place as Fyffe Cemetery in Relief, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert J. Fyffe died March 14, 1963 inh Boyd County at the age of 74. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Martha Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #53, she's a farmer, married, born in December of 1855 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 29 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Oliver (son, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Mary (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Robert (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Marget (daughter, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Early (son, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6 [mistake]), and Nephi (son, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Robert Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #196, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Nora May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Robert Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Minie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Nora M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mauda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Auda (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Pearly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Robert Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 38), Maudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Aedie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ollie [Ola] (son [daughter], born in Kentucky, age 9), Gertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Mander (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), R. J. Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, age 49), Pearl Fannin (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 21), Gertrude (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Darell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of MINNIE CANTRELL and ROBERT FYFFE are:

    1. NORA MAY FYFFE, b. July 6, 1909, Kentucky, d. June 2, 1998, Lawrence County, Ohio, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. MAJOR R. HAMILTON
    2. MARY ETHEL "ETHEL" FYFFE, b. January 20, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 23, 1983, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RALPH HAMILTON.
    3. MAUDE FYFFE, b. 1914, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DAWSON.
    4. AUDIE FYFFE, b. 1917, Kentucky.
    5. PEARLIE FYFFE, b. January 5, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1997, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pearlie Fyffe was born January 5, 1919 in Morgan County to Manie Cautrell.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Pearl Fyffe Smith was born January 5, 1919 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 26, 1997. Her name was listed as Pearl F. Smith in April of 1971, and her parents are listed as Minnie Cantrell and Robert J. Fyffe.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pearl Smith died October 26, 1997 in Paintsville at the age of 78. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.
    6. OLA FYFFE, b. 1921, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CHAFFINS.
    7. GERTRUDE FYFFE, b. June 16, 1924, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 26, 1973, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DENNIE HILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gertrude Fyffe was born June 16, 1924 in Morgan County to Minnie Cantrell.
      According to her obituary, Gertrude Fyffe Hill (age 48), daughter of the late Robert J. and Minnie Cantrell Fyffe, was a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She died February 26, 1973 in Ashland following a brief illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Dennie Hill; 2 sons, Daniel Lee Hill (of Ashland) and Joe Hill (Ashland); 3 daughters, Deborah Hill (Ashland), Teresa Hill (Ashland), and Carolyn Blair (Staffordsville); 2 brothers, Darrell Fyffe (West Liberty) and Audie Fyffe (West Liberty); and 6 sisters, Amanda Friley (Ashland), Nora Hamilton (Ashland), Ola Chaffins (Catlettsburg), Ethel Hamilton (West Liberty), Maudie Dawson (Relief), and Pearl Smith (Relief). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.) According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Gertrude Fyffe Hill was born June 24, 1924 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died in February of 1973. Her name was listed as Gertrude Fyffe in June of 1943, as Gertrude Hill in January of 1962, and her parents are listed as Minnie Cantrell and Robert J. Fyffe.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gertrud Hill [sic] died February 26, 1973 in Boyd County at the age of 48. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.
    8. MANDA ELLEN FYFFE, b. November 14, 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 15, 2008, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. PAUL EDWARD FRILEY, September 29, 1947.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mandy E. Fyffe was born November 14, 1927 in Morgan County to Minnie Cantrell.
      According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Manda Ellen Fyffe Friley (age 80), daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Cantrell Fyffe, was a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born November 14, 1927 in Morgan County, died October 15, 2008 in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Friley, whom she married on September 29, 1947; 2 brothers, Audie Fyffe and Alvin Fyffe; and 6 sisters, Nora Hamilton, Ethel Hamilton, Maude Dawson, Pearl Fannin, Gertrude Hill, and Ola Chaffins. She was survived by 2 sons, David (Shana) Friley (of Lancaster, Kentucky) and Richard (Diana) Friley (Ashland); 2 daughters, Patricia (Colin) Firth (Ashland) and Paula Walters (Columbus, Ohio); 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. According to Social Security death record transcripts, Manda E. Friley was born November 14, 1927, and died October 15, 2008. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
    9. DIREL FYFFE, b. January 28, 1932, Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 19, 2014, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. BERTHA FANNIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Direl Fyffe was born January 28, 1932 in Morgan County to Minnie Cantrell.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Direl Fyffe (age 82), son of the late Robert Jason and Minnie Cantrell Fyffe, was a pastor who pastored several churches, and also worked as a superintendent for Frederick and May Lumber and Construction Company for many years. He was born January 28, 1932 in Mill Branch Relief, Kentucky, died November 19, 2014 in Lexington, and was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Fannin Fyffe; 2 sons, James (Cindy) Fyffe (of Sandy Hook) and Michael (Lisa) Fyffe (West Liberty); 3 daughters, Esther (Lee) Cain (West Liberty), Rebecca (Stephen) Stoltzfus (West Liberty), and Mary Fyffe Downey (West Liberty); 2 step-sons, Stephen Dale (Lisa) Fannin (Newport News, Virginia) and Timothy (Joanne) Fannin (Newport News); and 16 grandchildren.
    10. ALVIN FYFFE, b. September 16, 1934, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 16, 1934, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alvin Fyffe was born September 16, 1934 in Morgan County to Minnie Cantrell.
      According to his death certificate, Alvin Fyffe was stillborn on September 16, 1934 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Robert Fyffe (b. Kentucky) and Minnie Cantrell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ralph Hamilton of Dingus, and the burial place as Fyffe Ceemtery.







RALPH HAMILTON, son of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" CANTRELL and JOHN EDWARD HAMILTON, was born September 20, 1909 in Kentucky, died August 15, 1984 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married MARY ETHEL "ETHEL" FYFFE, daughter of MINNIE CANTRELL and ROBERT JASON FYFFE, September 29, 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born January 20, 1911 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died July 23, 1983 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ralph Hamilton's brother, Major, married Ethel Fyffe's sister, Nora.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. Fyffe was born January 20, 1911 in Morgan County to Mine Fyffe.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Ralph Hamilton married Ethel Fyffe on September 29, 1928 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Ralph and Mary Ethel Fyffe Hamilton were both buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ralph Hamilton was born September 20, 1909, and died in August of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ralph Hamilton died August 15, 1984 in Rowan County at the age of 74. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ethel Hamilton was born January 20, 1911, and died in July of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1959-1960 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary E. Hamilton died July 23, 1983 in Morgan County at the age of 72. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Ralph Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ethel (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 29), J. E. Hamilton (father, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 59), and Ellen Hamilton (mother, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 55).







REBECCA ALICE CANTRELL, daughter of JOHN CANTRELL and HANNAH C. FUGETT, was born March 4, 1889 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died January 24, 1960 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married SANFORD D. HAMILTON, son of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HAMILTON and REBECCA MCGUIRE, January 31, 1906 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born July 23, 1886 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 24, 1966 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sanford Hamilton was the brother of Mary E. Hamilton.

According to his death certificate, Ben Franklin Hamilton died October 3, 1933 in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, from old age. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 7, 1863, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Sam Hamilton (b. Kentucky) and Cyntha Hill (b. Kentucky), the informant as A. D. Holbrook of Dingus, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Rebecca McGuire Hamilton died January 13, 1951 in the rural Mossy Bottom, Pike County, home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Hamilton, from coronary heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as October 9, 1865, her place of residence as rural Mossy Bottom, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Jesse McGuire and Peggy May, the informant as Mrs. Minnie Hamilton, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Rebecca Cantrill married Sanford Hamilton on January 31, 1906 in Morgan County.

When Sanford Hamilton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Silverhill, Kentucky, that he was married and had 4 children, and that he was born July 23, 1886 in Silverhill. He was found to be of medium height, and he had one blue eye (he was missing one eye) and black hair.

When Sanford D. Hamilton's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed in Silverhill, Kentucky, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. S. D. Hamilton in Silverhill, and that he was born July 23, 1886 in Morgan County. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 166 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Rebecca Alice Cantrell Hamilton and Sanford D. Hamilton were both buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her death certificate, Rebecca Alice Cantrell Hamilton died January 24, 1960 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage due to diabetes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as March 4, 1889, her place of residence as West Liberty, her marital status as married, her parents as John Cantrell and Hannah C. Fuggate, the informant as Mr. Sanford Hamilton, and the burial place as Hamilton Cemetery in Silverhill.

According to her obituary found online, Rebecca Alice C. Hamilton (age 70), daughter of John Cantrell and Mary Fugate Cantrell, was born in Morgan County, died on January 24 at home on Elkfork Road near West Liberty following a 3 day illness, and was buried in Hamilton Family Cemetery in Silverhill. She was survived by her husband, Sanford Hamilton; 4 sons, Milton Hamilton (of Louisville), William A. Hamilton (Lexington), Darrell A. (Millersburg, Kentucky), and Charles W. (Concord, California); and 2 daughters, Zula Jan Voss (Beverly Hills, California) and Madge Rosell (Dayton, Ohio).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca A. Hamilton died January 24, 1960 in Morgan County at the age of 70. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sanford Hamilton was born July 23, 1886, and died in March of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sanford D. Hamilton died March 24, 1966 in Morgan County at the age of 79. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Ben Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in July of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rebecka (wife, born in October of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 34), Rolla B. (son, born in August of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Sanford (son, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Raney P. (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), James (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Mary E. (daughter, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Minnie M. (daughter, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and William G. (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Sanford Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Rebeca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Alva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 198 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 20 - 26, 1920), Sanford Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for family #205 in house #193, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Alva (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Darrel (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). They're living under the same roof as Sanford's parents.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 88-16 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 9 & 10, 1930), Sanford Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a stock trader, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 41), Darrell (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Zula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1940), Sanford Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 50), and Madgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of REBECCA CANTRELL and SANFORD HAMILTON are:

    1. JAMES MILTON "MILTON" HAMILTON, b. November 12, 1906, Kentucky, d. December 19,1989, Hardin County, Kentucky, m. AUDREY E. MCKENZIE.
    2. WILLIAM ALVA HAMILTON, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. MARY LOU HAMILTON, b. November 24, 1910, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 1911, Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Mary Lou Hamilton died in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, from cholera infantum. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as November 24, 1910, her age as 8 months, her parents as Sanford Hamilton (b. Morgan County) and Rhebecca Cantrell (b. Morgan County), and the informant as Raney Hamilton of Silverhill.
    4. DARREL A. HAMILTON, b. June 14, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 13, 1997, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darrel A. Hamilton was born June 14, 1912 in Morgan County to Rebecca Cantrell.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Darrel A. Hamilton was born June 14, 1912 in Kentucky, and died May 13, 1997 in a long-term care facility in Hamilton County at the age of 84. His father's surname is listed as Hamilton, his mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and he was married at the time of his death.
    5. CHARLIE WINFORD HAMILTON, b. October 5, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 1986, Contra Costa County, California.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charlie Hamilton was born October 5, 1914 in Morgan County to Rebecca Cantrell.
      According to California death record transcripts, Charlie Winford Hamilton was born October 8, 1914 in Kentucky, and died February 5, 1986 in Contra Costa County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Cantrell.
    6. ZULA JAN HAMILTON, b. April 5, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) VOSS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zula J. Hamilton was born April 5, 1922 in Morgan County to Rebecca Blanton.
    7. MADGE HAMILTON, b. 1931, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ROSELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margie Hamilton was born in Morgan County to Rebecca Cantrill.







JAMES MILTON "MILTON" HAMILTON, son of REBECCA ALICE CANTRELL and SANFORD D. HAMILTON, was born November 12, 1906 in Kentucky, and died December 19,1989 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He married AUDREY E. MCKENZIE, daughter of WILLIAM H. MCKENZIE and LOUISA "LUDA" WILLIAMS, about 1928. She was born January 12, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 1, 1990 in Larue County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Willie McKenzie (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 21) married Luda Williams (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 19) on December 24, 1901 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Joyce McKenzie Owens (age 88), daughter of the late William H. and Luda Williams McKenzie, was born February 12, 1906 in Johnson County, died November 22, 1994 in Alen Bennett Memorial Hospital in Greer, South Carolina, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Owens, in 1968. She was survived by 2 daughters, Martha Hatcher (of Piedmont, South Carolina) and Neva Owens (Honolulu, Hawaii); 1 brother, John W. McKenzie (Circleville, Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audrie E. McKenzie was born January 12, 1912 in Johnson County to Louisa Williams.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James M. Hamilton was born November 12, 1906, and died December 19, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Hamilton died December 19, 1989 in Hardin County at the age of 83. He was living in Larue County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Audrey E. Hamilton was born January 12, 1912, and died in March of 1990. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Hodgenville, Larue County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Audrey E. Hamilton died March 1, 1990 in Larue County at the age of 78. She was living in Larue County at the time of her death.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Willie H. McKinzie is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Joycie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Audrey E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), John W. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Charlotie Williams (mother, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 69).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Milton Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a clerk for the gas company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Audrey (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 18), and Francis G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Milton Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a salesman in a wholesale grocery store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Audrey (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 28), Frankie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Eulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Patsy Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Rebeca Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

    The children of MILTON HAMILTON and AUDREY MCKENZIE are:

    1. FRANCIS J. HAMILTON, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frances J. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Audrey McKenzie.
    2. EULA L. HAMILTON, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eula L. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Audrey McKenzie.
    3. LILLIAN JOYCE HAMILTON, b. July 13, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillian J. Hamilton was born July 13, 1932 in Johnson County to Audrey McKenzie.
      According to her death certificate, Lillian Joyce Hamilton died August 7, 1932 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from problems that occured at birth. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 13, 1932, her parents as Milton Hamilton (b. Kentucky) and Audrey McKinzie (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Milton Hamilton of Paintsville.
    4. PATSY LOUISE HAMILTON, b. April 28, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 23, 2007, Eastview, Hardin County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) GEARY, m. (2) (unknown first name) CUNDIFF.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patsy L. Hamilton was born April 28, 1935 in Johnson County to Audrey McKenzie.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Patsy L. Cundiff was born April 28, 1935, and died July 23, 2007. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Eastview, Hardin County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Patsy Louise Hamilton Geary Cundiff was born April 28, 1935 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died July 23, 2007. Her name was listed as Patsy Louise Hamilton in May of 1951, as Patsy Hamilton Geary in October of 1951, as Patsy L. Cundiff on August 2, 2007, and her parents are listed as James M. Hamilton and Audrey E. McKenzie.
    5. REBECCA SUE HAMILTON, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebecca S. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Audrey McKenzie.







CYNTHIA ANN CANTRELL, daughter of JOHN CANTRELL and HANNAH C. FUGETT, was born February 23, 1890 in Lost Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, died June 11, 1981 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, and is buried in William H. Fyffe Cemetery in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married HENRY EDWARD "ED" FERGUSON, son of LEWIS M. FERGUSON and ARNOLA E. "NOLA" BROWN. He was born May 6, 1894 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died January 16, 1963 in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William H. Fyffe Cemetery in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Cynthia Cantrell married H. Ed Ferguson on December 30, 1914 in Morgan County.

When Henry Edward Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer and teacher in Ophir, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born May 6, 1894 in Relief, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

When Henry Edward Ferguson's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed with a tree nursery in Catlettsburg, that the person who would always know his address was Synthia A. Ferguson of Catlettsburg, and that he was born May 6, 1894 in Relief, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 210 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Cynthia Cantrell Ferguson lived from 1893 to June 12, 1981, and was buried in William H. Fyffe Cemetery in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Henry Edward Ferguson lived from May 6, 1894 to January 16, 1963, and was buried in the same cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Cynthia Cantrell Ferguson was buried in Keaton Cemetery in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Cynthia Cantrell Ferguson, daughter of the late John and Hannah Fugate Cantrell, was a resident of Lost Creek at the time of her death. She was born February 23, 1893 in Lost Creek, died on a Thursday in Timken Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, and was buried in Keaton Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Ed Ferguson, in 1963. She was survived by 2 sons, Lewis Ferguson (of Catlettsburg) and John Ferguson (Anaheim, California); 5 daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Peterman (Canton), Mrs. Onita Brenner (Canton), Mrs. Liddie Mae Wallin (Louisa, Kentucky), Mrs. Hannah Lemasters (Keaton), and Mrs. Ellen Wheeler (Wakefield, Ohio); 1 brother, John Cantrell (Mansfield, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Mertie Cox (Mansfield); 26 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cynthia Ferguson was born February 23, 1893, and died in June of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Canton, Stark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Cynthia N. Ferguson was born about 1893 in Kentucky, and died June 11, 1981 in Canton, Stark County, at the age of 88. She was widowed and living in Canton at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Henry Edward Ferguson died January 16, 1963 at home in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky, from coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 6, 1894, his marital status as married, his parents as Lewis Ferguson and Arnola Brown, the informant as Cynthia Ann Ferguson, and the burial place as Fyffe Cemetery in Keaton.

According to his obituary, Henry Edward Ferguson (age 68), son of Lewis and Arnola Brown Ferguson, was a retired Ashland Oil Company employee. He was born May 6, 1894 in Morgan County, died January 16, 1963 at home in Keaton, and was buried in Fyffe Cemetery in Keaton. He was survived by his wife, Cynthia Ann Cantrell Ferguson; 3 sons, Lewis Monroe Ferguson (of Catlettsburg), John Henry Ferguson (Ohio), and William Edgar Ferguson (Paintsville); 5 daughters, Mrs. Edgar Wallin (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. Blutcher Lemaster (Keaton), Mrs. Leslie Wheeler (Lucasville, Ohio), Mrs. Willie Moore (Canton, Ohio), and Mrs. Mary Ann Peterman (Canton); 2 brothers, Crocket Ferguson (Fallsburg) and Lewis Ferguson (Catlettsburg); and 2 sisters, Sella Skarlett (California) and Lydia Carter (California). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Ferguson was born May 6, 1894, and died in January of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry E. Ferguson died January 16, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 68. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 55 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1900), Lewis M. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #475, he's a farmer, born in March of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nola E. (wife, born in April of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 24), Henry E. (son, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Rissa D. (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 21, and 22, 1910), Louis M. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a physician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Nola E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 33), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Sella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Crocket (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Lidda A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Eddy Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Lydia May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Hanah Ola [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Delia Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 88-13 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Ed Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Syntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Lydia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Hannah N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Delila E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Oneta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 34 & 35 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29 & May 2, 1940), H. Ed Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #273, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 47), Lewis M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Onita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), John Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and William E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of CYNTHIA CANTRELL and ED FERGUSON are:

    1. LIDDIE MAY FERGUSON, b. January 7, 1916, Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 2001, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. EDGAR WALLIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Liddie M. Ferguson was born January 7, 1916 in Morgan County to Cynthia Cantrill.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Liddie M. Wallin was born January 7, 1916, and died March 12, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Lydia Mae Ferguson Wallin was born January 7, 1916 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 12, 2001. Her name was listed as Lydia Mae Wallin in October of 1944, and her parents are listed as Cynthia A. Cantrell and H. E. Ferguson.
    2. HANNAH NOLA FERGUSON, b. January 25, 1917, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 22, 2000, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. BLUTCHER LEMASTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hanah N. Ferguson was born January 25, 1917 in Morgan County to Cynthia Cantrell.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hannah M. Lemaster was born January 25, 1917, and died November 22, 2000. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Hannah Nola Ferguson Lemaster was born January 26, 1917 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died November 22, 2000. Her name was listed as Hannah Nola Lemaster in November of 1965, and her parents are listed as Cynthia A. Cantrell and Henry E. Ferguson.
    3. REBECCA VERTRICE FERGUSON, b. February 16, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 9, 1918, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebecca V. Ferguson was born February 16, 1918 in Morgan County to Cynthia Cantrill.
      According to her death certificate, Rebecca Vertrice Ferguson died August 9, 1918 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from summer diarrhea. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 16, 1918, her father as H. E. Ferguson (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Cantrell (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Brown Cemetery.
    4. DELILAH ELLEN FERGUSON, b. March 24, 1919, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1983, Pike County, Ohio, m. LESLIE WHEELER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Delila E. Ferguson was born March 24, 1919 in Letcher County to Cynthia Cantrill.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Delilah Wheeler was born March 24, 1919, and died in July of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1962 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Delilah E. Wheeler was born about 1919 in Kentucky, and died July 9, 1983 at home in Pike County at the age of 64. She was married at the time of her death.
    5. LEWIS M. FERGUSON, b. February 15, 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 10, 2000, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. MARY RUTH DUVALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lewis M. Ferguson was born February 15, 1921 in Magoffin County to Scyntha Cantrill.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Lewis M. Ferguson (age 79), son of the late H. Ed and Cynthia Cantrell Ferguson, was a retired crane operator with Semet Solvay, and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was born February 15, 1921, died on a Monday in King's Daughters Medical Center, and was buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. He was survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Duvall Ferguson; 1 daughter, Linda Rice (of Catlettsburg); 1 brother, John Henry Ferguson (San Francisco, California); 4 sisters, Liddy Mae Wallin (Blaine, Kentucky), Hannah Lemaster (Huntington, West Virginia), Onida Brenner (Canton, Ohio), and Mary Ann Fredricks (South Carolina); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, L. M. Ferguson was born February 15, 1921, and died July 10, 2000. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
    6. NANNIE V. FERGUSON, b. May 12, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nannie V. Ferguson was born May 12, 1922 in Morgan County to Cyntha Cantrell.
    7. MARY ANN FERGUSON, b. December 23, 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 4, 2010, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) PETERMAN, m. (2) CHARLES EVERETT FREDERICK, June 20, 1985, Seminole County, Florida.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary A. Ferguson was born December 23, 1923 in Morgan County to Cyntha Cantrell.
      According to Florida marriage record transcripts, Mary Ann Ferguson Peterman married Charles Everett Frederick on June 20, 1985 in Seminole County.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary Ann Frederick was born December 23, 1923, and died September 4, 2010. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.
    8. ONITA FERGUSON, b. 1926, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BRENNER.
    9. JOHN HENRY FERGUSON, b. 1929, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Ferguson was born in Morgan County to Cynthia Cantrill.
    10. WILLIAM EDGAR FERGUSON, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Ferguson was born in Johnson County to Cynthia Cantrell.







THOMAS RONALD "RON" CANTRELL, son of JOHN CANTRELL and HANNAH C. FUGETT, was born September 2, 1898 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died November 1965 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, and is buried in Byron Cemetery in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio. He married MOLLIE M. GAMBILL, daughter of LEVI SHERMAN "SHERMAN" GAMBILL and MARY ELIZABETH COFFEE, March 7, 1923 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born April 17, 1899 in Kentucky, and died December 21, 1977 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Mollie Gambill married (1) (unknown first name) BRADLEY.

Notes: Mollie Gambill was the sister of Mexie Gambill.

According to his death certificate, Levi Sherman Gambil died August 13, 1940 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, from bacillary dysentery. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, Kentucky, his birth date as January 5, 1870, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Mary Elizabeth Gambil, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Gambil [John Gambill] (b. Kentucky) and Rena Boggs (b. Kentucky), the informant as Emma Brown of Relief, and the burial place as Relief.

According to one death certificate, Lizzie Coffee Gambill died April 21, 1935 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as June 6, 1870, her marital status as married, her husband as Sherman Gambill, her father as William Coffee (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Fyffe, the informant as Ella Brown of Relief, Kentucky, and the burial place as Kelly Cemetery.

According to another, Mary E. Nolan Gamble died April 21, 1935 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as June 6, 1870, her marital status as married, her husband as Sherman Gamble, her parents as Ernest Nolan and Susan Nolan, the informant as Sherman Gamble of Relief, and the burial place as Relief.

According to his death certificate, William C. Gambill died March 10, 1957 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, from cardio respitory failure due to cirrhosis of the liver due to chronic alcoholism. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 6, 1889, his marital status as divorced, his occupation as merchant, his parents as L. S. Gambill and Mary Coffee, the informant as Etta S. Brown, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Relief.

When Ronel Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ophir, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Hanah Cantrell of Ophir, and that he was born September 2, 1898. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had one black eye (he lost his left eye] and dark brown hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Ron Cantrill married Mollie Bradley on March 7, 1923 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Ron Cantrell was buried in Byron Cemetery in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio. No headstone photos are provided.

According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Ron Cantrell (age 67) was a resident of Fairborn, Ohio, at the time of his death. He born September 2, 1898 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died in a Springfield hospital, and was buried in Byron Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mollie; 2 sons, Arnold Cantrell (of Fairborn, Ohio) and Charles Cantrell (Fairborn); 3 daughters, Evelyn Caudill (Fairborn), Etta Scaggs (Fairborn), and Esther Fosson (Miami Beach, Florida); 1 step-son, Russell Bradley (Greene County); 2 brothers, John Cantrell (Mansfield) and Joe Cantrell (Ashland, Kentucky); 4 sisters, Mary Cantrell (Mansfield), Myrtle Cox (Mansfield), Nannie Williams (West Liberty, Kentucky), and Scyntha Ferguson (Keaton, Kentucky); 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ron Cantrill was born September 2, 1898, and died in November of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ron Cantrell was born about 1898, and died November 23, 1965 in Community Hospital of Springfield in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 67. He was married and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mollie Cantrill was born April 17, 1899, and died in December of 1977. She received her Social Security card in 1956 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mollie Cantrell was born about 1899, and died December 21, 1977 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 78. She was widowed and living in Greene County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Sherman Gambill is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in June of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 29), William C. (son, born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Martha J. (daughter, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Reaney F. (daughter, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Molla M. (daughter, born in April of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 19 & 20), Sherman Gambill is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 39), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Lowie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Ron Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 31), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months), Russel Bradley (stepson, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Bertie Oneal (lodger, single, male, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30).

On page 35 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1940), Ron Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #274, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, rural school teacher, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 41), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Evaleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Etta Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Esther (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). They're living next to Ron's sister, Cynthia.

    The children of RON CANTRELL and MOLLIE GAMBILL are:

    1. ARNOLD EARL CANTRELL, b. November 8, 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arnold E. Cautrell was born November 8, 1923 in Morgan County to Mollie Gambill.
    2. MARY EVELYN CANTRELL, b. August 3, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 29, 2010, Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. ROBERT CAUDILL. He was b. September 5, 1923, d. November 1, 2000, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. Cantrell was born August 3, 1925 in Morgan County to Mollie Gambill.
      According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Mary Evelyn Cantrell Caudill, daughter of the late Ron and Mollie Cantrell, was born August 3, 1925 in Silverhill, and died September 29, 2010 in Pomano Beach, Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Caudill, on November 1, 2000. They were married June 30, 1946. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Arnold Cantrell and Russell Bradley; 2 sisters, Etta Scaggs and Esther Cantrell. She was survived by 1 daughter, Bobbi Gunn, with whom she lived; 1 brother, Charles Cantrell (of Fairborn, Ohio); and 3 grandsons.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary E. Caudill was born August 3, 1925, and died September 29, 2010. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida.
    3. CHARLES E. CANTRELL, b. 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles E. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Molie Gambill.
    4. ETTA MAE CANTRELL, b. April 8, 1929, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 12, 1983, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) SCAGGS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Etta M. Cantrell was born April 8, 1929 in Morgan County to Mollie Gambill.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Etta Scaggs was born April 8, 1929, and died in October of 1983. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Etta Scaggs was born about 1929 in Kentucky, and died October 12, 1983 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 54. She was divorced and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of her death.
    5. ESTHER LARU CANTRELL, b. April 24, 1937, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 24, 1937, Miami, Dade County, Floridam. (unknown first name) FOSSON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Esther Laru Cantrill was born April 24, 1937 in Morgan County to Mollie Gambill.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Esther L. Cantrell was born April 24, 1937, and died August 9, 2010. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Miami, Dade County, Florida.







EDDIE J. CANTRELL, son of JOHN CANTRELL and HANNAH C. FUGETT, was born October 20, 1912 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (1) FLOSSIE J. PATRICK, daughter of ELIJAH L. PATRICK and LOUANNA "ANNA" STACY, March 25, 1935 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born February 10, 1918 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died May 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. He married (2) FERN WAVELYN OSBORNE, daughter of LEE OSBORNE and MATILDA B. BOYD. She was born February 12, 1915 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, died December 30, 2001, and is buried in Black Cemetery in Greasy Ridge, Lawrence County, Ohio. Flossie J. Patrick married (2) ROY WILEY. Fern Osborne married (2) BENJAMIN F. ELLIS.

Notes: Eddie Cantrell reportedly died in 1955 in Morgan County. Nothing could be found to verify this.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Taylor Patrick was born June 5, 1916 in Morgan County to Louanie Stacy.

According to his death certificate, Elijah Patrick died September 28, 1925 in Raccoon, Perry County, Kentucky, when his head was crushed in a mining accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 25, 1895, hia marital status as divorced, and his occupation as farmer.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Goldie May Patrick Duquet was born January 2, 1919 in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, and died in June of 1989. Her name was listed as Goldie Patrick in November of 1937, as Goldie May Patrick Duquet in March of 1941, and her parents are listed as Eligh L. Patrick and Anna L. Stacy.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eddie J. Cantrell was born October 20, 1912 in Morgan County to Hannah Fugate.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Florsy J. Patrick was born February 10, 1918 in Morgan County to Annie Stacy.

According to her birth certificate, Fern Waveline Osborne was born February 12, 1915 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, to Lee Osborne (age 38) and Matilda B. Boyd (age 37).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Eddie J. Cantrell married Flossie Patrick on March 25, 1935 in Morgan County.

According to her death certificate, Flossie Patrick Wiley dead on arrival at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, on May 26, 1951, the results of an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 9, 1918, her place of residence as Cincinnati, her marital status as married, her occupation as clerk, her parents as Elijah Patrick and Anna Stacy, the informant as Roy Wiley, and the burial place as Lucasville, Ohio.

According to her obituary found online, Fern Wavelyn Osborne Ellis (age 86), widow of Benjamin F. Ellis, died in a Sunday in St. Mary's Hospital, and was buried in Black Cemetery. She was survived by 5 sons, Thomas Cantrell (of Chesapeake), Benjamin Ellis (Chesapeake), Phil Ellis (Scottown), Michael Ellis (Ironton), and Eddie Cantrell (Albuquerque, New Mexico); 1 daughter, Charlene Day; and 1 step-daughter, Janet Weaver (Dayton).

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Fern W. Ellis lived from February 12, 1915 to December 30, 2001, and was buried in Black Cemetery in Greasy Ridge, Lawrence County, Ohio, and that Benjamin F. Ellis lived from May 1, 1895 to July 5, 1982, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Fern W. Ellis was born February 12, 1915, and died December 30, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Fern Waverlyn Osborne Ellis was born February 12, 1915 in Kokomo, Indiana, and died December 30, 2001. Her name was listed as Fern Waverlyn Ellis on May 4, 1973, and her parents are listed as Lee Osborne and Matilda B. Boyd.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Fern Wavelyn Osborne Ellis was born February 12, 1915 in Indiana, and died December 30, 2001 in an out of state hospital at the age of 86. Her father's surname is listed as Osborne, and her mother's maiden name as Dunlap.

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 100 (Hazard City) in Perry County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Elijha Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a brakeman for the steam railroad, born in West Virginia, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Taylor (son, born in Indiana, age 3 years 7 months), Flossie J. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 1 year 10 months), and Goldie (daughter, born in Indiana, age 0 months).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 19 (Fairview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Lee Osborne is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Matilda B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Francis Deusing (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 19), Fern W. Osborne (daughter, born in Indiana, age 5), and David F. Deusing (son-in-law, married, telephone operator, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 15-412 (Hamburg) in Erie County, New York (dated April 4, 1930), Lee Osborne is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 22, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Matilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 51), Fern (daughter, born in Indiana, age 15), and Frances McKenzie (granddaughter, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 10-7 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Eddie Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's an oven operator in Semet Solvay, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Fern (wife, born in Indiana, she was living in Ashland in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 25), and Eddie Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 26-3 in Clay County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Roy Wiley is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 22), Albert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bill (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), John Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Elizabeth Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Roy Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), Helen Haynes (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, age 19), Reba May Haynes (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), Harold Cantrell (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Goldie Patrick (sister-in-law, single, housekeeper for a private family, born in Kentucky, she was living in West Liberty in 1935, 7th grade education, age 20).

    The child of EDDIE CANTRELL and FLOSSIE PATRICK is:

    1. HAROLD OREAR CANTRELL, b. January 27, 1936, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 25, 2004, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold Cantrill was born in January 27, 1936 in Morgan County to Flossie Patrick.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harold O. Cantrill was born January 27, 1936, and died January 25, 2004. He received his Social Security card in 1954-1955 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Harold Orear Cantrill was born January 27, 1936, and died January 25, 2004. His parents are listed as Eddie Cantrill and Flossie Patrick.

    The children of EDDIE CANTRELL and FERN OSBORNE are:

    1. EDDIE J. CANTRELL JR., b. 1938, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eddie J. Cantrell was born in Boyd County to Fern Osborn.
    2. CHARLENE F. CANTRELL, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DAY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charlene F. Cantrell was born in Boyd County to Fern Osborne.
    3. SHARON L. CANTRELL, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sharon L. Cantrell was born in Boyd County to Fern Osborne.
    4. THOMAS CANTRELL.







JOHN WESLEY CANTRELL, son of BENJAMIN CANTRELL and FARINDA ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" WRIGHT, was born June 6, 1886 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died July 28, 1944 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married MARGRET KEETON, daughter of MOVEDIA KEATON and REBECCA LESTER, January 1, 1908 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born May 15, 1891 in Kentucky, died November 4, 1965 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Margret Keeton was the sister of Nancy Keaton, Elizabeth Keaton, and Lewis Keaton.

According to her obituary, Rebecca Lester Keaton (age 84), daughter of the late William and Rufy Bishop Lester, was born April 6, 1853 in Tazewell County, Virginia, died February 9, 1938 at home in Davis Branch, and was buried in the family cemetery in Davis Branch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Meveda Keaton, whom she married August 10, 1869. She was survived by 1 son, Lewis Keaton (at home); 7 daughters, Mrs. J. H. Montgomery, Mrs. J. H. Adkins, (of Paintsville), Mrs. Oscar Stapleton (West Van Lear), Mrs. Jim Cantrell (Ocher), Mrs. Will Bond (Hueysville), Mrs. Kasar Smith (Relief), and Nancy Keaton (at home); 43 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Cantrell married Margaret Keeton on January 1, 1908 in Morgan County.

Photos of their headstones (photo 2) found on bobbystuff.com shows that John W. Cantrell lived from June 6, 1886 to July 28, 1944, and was buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Margaret Cantrell lived from May 15, 1891 to November 4, 1965, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, John Cantrell died July 28, 1944 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from an accidental gunshot wound. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ophir, Morgan County, his birth date as April 6, his age as 58, his place of residence as Dingus, his marital status as married, his wife as Margaret Cantrell (age 51), his occupation as farmer, his parents as Ben Cantrell (b. Ophir) and Elizabeth Cantrell (b. Virginia), the informant as Margaret Cantrell of Dingus, and the burial place as Dingus.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John Cantrell died July 28, 1944 in Morgan County at the age of 58. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Margaret Keeton Cantrell was born May 15, 1891 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky. Her name was listed as Margaret Keeton Cantrell in November of 1964, and her parents are listed as Movedia Keeton and Rebecca Lester.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Margret Cantrell was born about 1892, and died November 4, 1965 in Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Greene County, at the age of 73. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Mobeaty Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in August of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 47 years old. also listed are Rebeca (wife, born in September of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 45), Nancy (daughter, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Eliza (daughter, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Kitza (daughter, born in September of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Louella (daughter, born in April of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Rutha M. (daughter, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Marget (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Benny (son, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Lewis (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), John W. Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Margret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Haskel (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to John's parents.

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), John B. Jr. Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, aand he's 33 years old. Also listed are Marg (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Hassle (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Verdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Elizebeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), John W. Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Margret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 38), Hascal (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Verta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Louis (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 5 months).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), J. W. Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Margret (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 47), Vertie V. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), J. W. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of JOHN CANTRELL and MARGRET KEETON are:

    1. HASKEL CANTRELL, b. November 15, 1908, Ophir, Kentucky, d. March 10, 1997, Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Ohio death record transcripts, Haskel Cantrell was born November 15, 1908 in Kentucky, and died March 10, 1997 in a long-term care facility in Beavercreek, Greene County, at the age of 88. His father's surname is listed as Cantrell, his mother's maiden name as Keeton, and he was divorced at the time of his death.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Haskel Cantrell was born November 15, 1908 in Ophir, Kentucky, and died March 10, 1997. His parents are listed as John W. Cantrel [sic] and Margaret Keeton.
    2. VERTIE MAY CANTRELL, b. March 24, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) OSBORNE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, May Cantrell was born March 24, 1912 in Morgan County to Margret Keeton.
    3. ETTA ELIZABETH CANTRELL, b. December 10, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FARRIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ettie E. Cantrell was born December 10, 1916 in Morgan County to Margret Kecton.
    4. JOE LEWIS CANTRELL, b. January 24, 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 24, 2007, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) ELNORA WILLIAMS, m. (2) NORMA JENKINS.
      Notes: According to his obituary found online, Joe Lewis Cantrell (age 82), son of the late Johnny Wesley and Margaret Keeton Cantrell, was a retired truck driver, a World War II veteran, and a resident of West Liberty, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 24, 1924 in Morgan County, died February 24, 2007 in St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in West Liberty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Elnora Williams Cantrell; 3 brothers, Haskell Cantrell, Holly Cantrell, and Junior Cantrell; 2 sisters, Edna Farris and Verda Osborne, and 1 step-daughter, Regina Bailey. He was survived by his wife, Norma Jenkins Pack Cantrell; 5 sons, Clyde (Diane) Cantrell (of West Liberty), Johnnie (Shelia) Cantrell (West Liberty), Perry (Tammy) Cantrell (Chillicothe, Ohio), Billy Cantrell, and Randy (Martha) Cantrell (West Liberty); 1 daughter, Virginia Margret Cantrell (West Liberty); 1 step-daughter, Diana (Dean) Poe (West Liberty); 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 7 step-grandchildren.
    5. BEN J. "JUNIOR" CANTRELL, b. March 15, 1927, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 4, 2003, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ben J. Cantrell was born March 15, 1927 in Morgan County to Margret Keaton.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ben Cantrell was born March 15, 1927, and died February 4, 2003. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Ben Cantrell was born March 15, 1927 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died February 4, 2003. His name was listed as Junior Cantrell in January of 1947, as Ben Cantrell on August 12, 1982, and his parents are listed as John W. Cantrel [sic] and Margaret Keeton.
    6. HOLLIE CANTRELL, b. 1930, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hollie Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Marget Keaton.







THURMAN CANTRELL, son of BENJAMIN CANTRELL and FARINDA ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" WRIGHT, was born March 10, 1895 in Kentucky, died September 26, 1971 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cottle Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (1) BECCA WRIGHT on January 17, 1919 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (2) FLORENCE COTTLE, daughter of JOHN L. COTTLE and MARY A. "MOLLIE" GORDON, about 1929. She was born October 8, 1889 in Kentucky, died March 9, 1971 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cottle Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Florence Cottle was the sister of Dewey Cottle.

Becca Wright could have been Martha Rebecca "Rebecca" Wright, the daughter of Brice M. Wright and Ollie Minerva Salyer Wright. Her brother, Hardin, married Thurman's sister, Mollie. Rebecca Wright married a man by the name of Dock Toler, possibly her 2nd marriage. According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Martha Rebecca Wright (age 100), daughter of the late Brice M. and Ollie Minverva Wright, was a resident of Ridgeway Nursing Home [Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky] at the time of her death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Burgess Toler, in 1977; and 4 sons, Raymond Toler, Earnest Toler, Walter Toler, and Ronald Franklin Toler. She was survived by 1 son, Charles Toler (of Pennsylvania); and 4 daughters, Betty J. Station (Bath County), Ethel Elkins (Bath County), Elsie Fraley (Scott County), and Joyce Plummer (Indiana).

When Thurman Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Ben Cantrell in Morgan County, that he was single, that his closest relative was his father, and that he was born March 10, 1895 in Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Thurman Cantrill married Becca Wright on January 17, 1919 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Thurman and Florence Cantrell were both buried in Cottle Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thurman Cantrell was born March 10, 1895, and died in September of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thurman Cantrell died September 26, 1971 in Rowan County at the age of 76. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Florence Cantrell was born October 8, 1889, and died in March of 1971. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Florence C. Cantrell died March 9, 1971 in Rowan County at the age of 83. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1910 census for District 144 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27 & 28, 1910), John L. Cottle is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 28 years, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 50), Florence (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), James L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Henry L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Thurman Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. He's living by himself and next to his parents.

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 198 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 20 - 26, 1920), John L. Cottle is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 75 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 58), Florence (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 32), Charlie (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 30), James L. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Sally (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Chester (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Dewey (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 88-13 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Thurman Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 34, and he's 35 years old. Also listed is Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 37, age 38).

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 88-3 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Thurman Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed is Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 45).







MOLLIE F. CANTRELL, daughter of BENJAMIN CANTRELL and FARINDA ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" WRIGHT, was born April 9, 1898 in Kentucky, died August 1, 1985 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Slaty Point Cemetery in Rowan County, Kentucky. She married HENRY POWELL HARDIN "HARDIN" WRIGHT, son of BRICE M. WRIGHT and OLLIE MINERVA SALYER, March 7, 1919 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born June 22, 1899 in Kentucky, died June 15, 1981 in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is buried in Slaty Point Cemetery in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Hardin Wright was the brother of Shanklin Wright. He was also possibly the brother of Becca Wright, who married Mollie's brother, Thurman.

When Hardin Wright's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Dingus, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Brice M. Wright of Dingus, and that he was born June 22, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Mollie Cantrill married Hardin Wright on March 7, 1919 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Mollie and Hardin Wright were both buried in Slaty Point Cemetery in Rowan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mollie Wright was born April 9, 1898, and died in August of 1985. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mollie C. Wright died August 1, 1985 in Rowan County at the age of 87. She was living in Rowan County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Wright was born June 22, 1899, and died in June of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry H. Wright died June 15, 1981 in Montgomery County at the age of 81. He was living in Rowan County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Briace Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, born in January of 1886 [mistake] in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 6 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Olla M. (wife, born in September of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 23), and Powel H. (son, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Brice Right is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 33), Harden (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Shanklin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Rebeca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Lenna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 114 (Stafford) in Mingo County, West Virginia (dated January 9 & 12, 1920), Hardin Wright is listed as the head of the household for family #78 in house #77 (Hardin's parents house), he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1940 census for District 23-36 (Triadelphia) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 9 & 10, 1940), Harden Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's working in a car shop in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Millie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 41), Frederick (son, born in West Virginia, age 20), Edsel (son, born in West Virginia, age 18), Ellen (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), Geneive (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 12), Ollie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 10), Janet Lee (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 4), and Vida Mae (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2).

    The children of MOLLIE CANTRELL and HARDIN WRIGHT are:

    1. FREDERICK WRIGHT, b. 1920, West Virginia.
    2. EDSEL WRIGHT, b. December 31, 1921, Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, d. August 9, 2009, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, buried in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, m. PATSY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to his obituary found online, Edsel M. Wright (age 87), son of Hardin and Mollie Cantrell Wright, was a retired machinist, and a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, at the time of his death. He was born December 31, 1921 in Logan, West Virginia, died August 9, 2009 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, andd was buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Roberta Ann Wright; 1 brother, Fredrick Wright; and 2 sisters, Geneva Tackett and Jana Lee Razar. He was survived by his wife, Patsy Wright; and 3 sisters, Elizabeth Garcia (of Pinole, California), Vida Mae Van Nauker (Crescent City, California), and Ellene Alvarado (Berkley, California).
    3. ELLEN WRIGHT, b. 1924, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) ALVARADO.
    4. GENEVA WRIGHT, b. 1928, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) TACKETT.
    5. OLLIE ELIZABETH WRIGHT, b. 1930, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) GARCIA.
    6. JANA LEE WRIGHT, b. August 28, 1935, Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, d. September 8, 1996, m. (unknown first name) RAZOR.
      Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Jana Lee Wright Razor was born August 28, 1935 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, and died September 8, 1996. Her name was listed as Jana Lee Wrightin September of 1954, as Jana Lee Razor on December 15, 1974, and her parents are listed as Mollie F. Cantrell and Hardin H. Wright.
    7. VIDA MAE WRIGHT, b. 1938, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) VAN NAUKER.







CLEVE M. "C. M." SALYER, son of GEORGE SALYER and MARY HETTIE "DINK" THOMAS, was born May 16, 1907 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 13, 1990 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He married (1) CARRIE CANTRELL, daughter of NOAH CANTRELL and AMANDA MCKENZIE. She was born November 23, 1905 in Kentucky, and died January 20, 1972 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He married (2) THELMA ELLISON on February 14, 1975. She was born in 1946. Carrie Cantrell married (1) JAMES DEWEY "DEWEY" MCCARTY, son of JAMES H. MCCARTY and SARAH ELIZABETH COLDIRON, about 1922. He was born March 10, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Carrie Cantrell's brother, Loranza, married Dewey McCarty's brother, Loranza. Dewey McCarty was also the brother of Forest McCarty.

James H. McCarty was the son of Louisa Dicy Blanton and Nelson McCarty.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Dewey McCarty was born March 10, 1904 in Johnson County to James H. McCarty (b. Johnson County) and Sarah E. Coldiron (b. Johnson County).

According to Ohio marriage record transcripts, Cleve Salyers (resident of Hamilton County, 2nd marriage, age 66) married Thelma Ellison (resident of Hamilton County, age 28) on February 14, 1975. The marriage license was issued in Hamilton County.

A divorce was granted to Cleve Salyer (b. 1907, married twice) against Thelma Salyer (b. 1946, married once) on March 27, 1980 in Hamilton County. They were married for 5 years, had no children, and the grounds for the divorce was gross neglect of duty.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cleve M. Salyer was born May 16, 1907, and died February 13, 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Cleve M. Salyer was born May 16, 1907 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died February 13, 1990. His parents are listed as George Salyer and May [sic].

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Cleve M. Salyer was born May 16, 1906 in Kentucky, and died February 13, 1990 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 83. He was widowed and living in Cincinnati at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Carrie Salyer was born November 23, 1905, and died in January of 1972. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Carrie Salyer was born about 1905, and died January 20, 1972 in Daniel Drake Memorial Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 67. She was married and living in Cincinnati at the time of her death.

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), James H. McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 31 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 14 children and 8 are still living, age 46), Gracie (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Sarah E. McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #20, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 55 years old. Also listed are Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Dewey McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #264, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 24), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Deual W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Cleave M. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Carie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 34), Buell Hasten (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary Emily (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Cathaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), James Edward McCarty (step-son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 15), and Duell Wayford McCarty (step-son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 10). Cleve's widowed mother is in house #58.

    The children of CARRIE CANTRELL and DEWEY MCCARTY are:

    1. JAMES EDWARD MCCARTY, b. September 12, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. McCarty was born September 12, 1924 in Johnson County to Carrie Cantrell.
    2. DUELL WAYFORD MCCARTY, b. May 16, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1999, Coshocton County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Duell McCarty was born May 16, 1929 in Johnson County to Carrie Cantrell.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Duell W. McCarty was born May 16, 1929, and died March 25, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Duell Wayford McCarty was born May 16, 1929 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 25, 1999. His parents are listed as Carie Cantrell and Dewey McCarty.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Duell W. McCarty was born March 16, 1929 in Kentucky, and died March 25, 1999 at home in Coshocton County at the age of 69. His father's surname is listed as McCarty, his mother's maiden name was Salyers, and he was married at the time of his death.

    The children of C. M. SALYER and CARRIE CANTRELL are:

    1. BUELL HASTON SALYER, b. February 22, 1932, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 8, 1995, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Brett H. Salyer was born February 22, 1932 in Johnson County to Carrie Cantril.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Buell Haston Salyers was born February 22, 1932 in Red Bush, Kentucky, and died April 8, 1995. His parents are listed as Cleave Salyer and Carrie Cantral.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Buell H. Salyers was born February 22, 1932 in Kentucky, and died April 8, 1995 in Franciscan Hospital Mt. Airy Campus in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 63. His father's surname is listed as Salyers, his mother's maiden name as Cantril, and he was married at the time of his death.
    2. GEORGE SALYER, b. July 23, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 17, 2005, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George Salyer was born July 23, 1933 in Johnson County to Carrie Cantrell.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, George Salyer was born July 2, 1933, and died November 17, 2005. He received his Social Security card in 1951-1952, and his last place of residence was in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, George Salyer was born July 23, 1933, and died November 17, 2005 in Cincinnati General University Hospital at the age of 72. His father's surname is listed as Salyer, his mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and he was married and living in Clermont, Clermont County, at the time of his death.
    3. EARL SALYER, b. May 2, 1935, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 29, 1999, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Salyer was born May 2, 1935 in Johnson County to Carrie Cantrell.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl Salyer was born May 2, 1935, and died July 29, 1999. He received his Social Security card in 1952 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Earl Salyer was born May 2, 1935 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 29, 1999. His parents are listed as Cleve M. Salyer and Carrie Cantrell.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Earl Salyer was born May 2, 1935 in Kentucky, and died July 29, 1999 at home in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 64. His father's surname is listed as Salyer, his mother's maiden name was Cantrell, and he was married at the time of his death.
    4. MARY EMILY SALYER, b. April 1, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 19, 1996, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) HACKER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. Salyer was born April 1, 1937 in Johnson County to Carrie Cantrill.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary Emily Salyer Hacker was born April 1, 1937 in Kentucky, and died May 19, 1996 in a long-term care facility in Hamilton County at the age of 59. Her father's surname is listed as Salyer, her mother's maiden name as Cantrio [sic], and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    5. CATHALINE SALYER, b. 1939, Kentucky.







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