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NORVELL VANOVER, son of JOHN ASA "ACE" VANOVER and NANCY SKAGGS, was born January 1, 1911 in Kentucky, and died December 28, 1968 in Fayette County, Kentucky. He married RUIA M. FERGUSON, daughter of WILLIAM ELLIOTT FERGUSON and MARTHA HAMMONDS, in 1927 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She was born December 18, 1908 in Kentucky, died December 25, 1995 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ruia M. Ferguson was the sister of Julia Jane Ferguson.

According to his obituary, William Elliott Ferguson (age 85), son of the late Ambrose J. and Julia Hill Ferguson, was a farmer, and a resident of Relief, Kentucky. He was born June 23, 1880, died September 2, 1965 in a Louisa, Kentucky, hospital, and was buried in Ferguson Cemetery. He was survived by 3 sons, Roy E. Ferguson (of East Chicago, Indiana), Autie Ferguson (Mount Gilead, Ohio), and William P. Ferguson (Relief); 7 daughters, Mrs. John M. Skaggs (Cordell, Kentucky), Mrs. Norvell Vanover (Martha, Kentucky), Mrs. Howard Sturgill (Martha), Mrs. Sylvia Pierce (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. Verna Williams (Columbus), Mrs. Bruce Williams (South Charleston, Ohio), and Mrs. Julia Ferguson (Relief); 3 brothers, Rev. Roby Ferguson (Martha), Lewis A. Ferguson (Relief), and Dewey Ferguson (Seaman, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Sam Ratliff (Malone, Kentucky); 42 grandchildren; and 58 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Martha Hammons Ferguson [Martha Hammonds Ferguson] died October 18, 1962 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 14, 1885, her marital status as married, her place of residence as Relief, Morgan County, her parents as Thomas Hammons and Lucinda Williams, the informant as William E. Ferguson, and the burial place as Ferguson Cemetery in Relief.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Norvell Vanover married Ruie Ferguson in 1927 in Lawrence County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Norvell Vanover was born January 10, 1910 [he's not in the 1910 census], and died in December of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Norvell Vanover died December 28, 1968 in Fayette County at the age of 58. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Ruia M. Vanover lived from 1908 to 1995, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ruia M. Vanover was born December 18, 1908, and died December 25, 1995. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ruia M. Vanover died December 25, 1995 in Boyd County at the age of 87. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), William E. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 25), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Audie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Riuie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Effie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1/4).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 17 - 19, 1920), Elliott Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Thomas J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Pearlie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Andie L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Roue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Estil (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Verna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), and Sylvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 12 & 14, 1930), Norvell Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at aeg 17, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Ruia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), and Wondelene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 64-14 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (undated), Norvell Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 31), and Wandelene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of NORVELL VANOVER and RUIA FERGUSON are:

    1. WANDALENE VANOVER, b. June 3, 1928, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. December 24, 2000, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. HAROLD VANDERHOOF JR. He was b. 1929, d. 2011, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Wandalene Vanover lived from 1928 to 2000, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Harold Vanderhoof Jr., lived from 1929 to 2011, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Wandalene Vanover Vanderhoof was born June 3, 1928 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died December 24, 2000. Her name was listed as Wandalene Vanover in August of 1947, as Wandalene Vanderhoof in January of 1966, and her parents are listed as Norvell Vanover and Ruia Ferguson.







SENA VANOVER, daughter of JOHN ASA "ACE" VANOVER and NANCY SKAGGS, was born April 14, 1913 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died August 8, 1928 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Leo Skaggs Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married LUNDA THOMPSON.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sena Vanover was born April 14, 1913 in Lawrence County to Nancy Skaggs.

According to her death certificate, Sena Vanover Thompson died August 8, 1928 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from heart failure during childbirth, with no physician present. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, her birth date as April 14, 1913, her marital status as married, her parents as Asa Vanover (b. Johnson County) and Nancy Vanover (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Sena Skaggs of Terryville, and the burial place as Leo Skaggs Cemetery.

    The child of SENA VANOVER and LUNDA THOMPSON is:

    1. LOWELL J. THOMPSON, b. August 8, 1928, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. September 27, 1928, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Lowell J. Thompson died September 27, 1928 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Indigestion, being a bottle fed baby all its life" and "No Physician saw the baby." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, his birth date as August 8, 1928, his parents as Lunda Thompson (b. Lawrence County) and Sena Vanover (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Asa Vanover of Terryville, and the burial place as Leo Skaggs Cemetery.







LAURA E. VANOVER, daughter of LUDEMA ELIZABETH SALYER and HENRY FLOYD VANOVER, was born September 5, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 20, 1913 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Leo Skaggs Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married THOMAS GREEN SKAGGS, son of THOMAS SKAGGS and NANCY M. SKAGGS, July 16, 1904 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He was born October 10, 1882 in Kentucky, died July 1, 1939 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. Thomas Green Skaggs married (2) CORA SPARKS.

Notes: Cora Sparks was possibly the daughter of Angeline Cantrell and Elijah S. Sparks Jr.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Lora Vanover (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, resident of Lawrence County, 1st marriage, age 19) married Green Skaggs (farmer, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, resident of Lawrence County, 1st marriage, age 21) on July 16, 1904 in Lawrence County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, T. G. Skaggs (widower, age 30) married Cora Sparks (age 28) on July 18, 1914 in Johnson County.

When Thomas Green Skaggs' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Flat Gap, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Cora Skaggs of Flat Gap, and that he was born October 10, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, Laura E. Vanover Skaggs died November 20, 1913 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "no physician present - thought to be heart failure." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as September 5, 1887, her marital status is blank, her parents as Henry Vanover (b. Dickerson County, Virginia) and Lieu D. Salyers (b. Johnson County, Kentucky, the informant as J. A. Vanover of Terryville, and the burial place as Leo Skaggs Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura E. Skaggs died November 10, 1913 in Lawrence County at the age of 26.

According to his death certificate, Tom Green Skaggs died July 1, 1939 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis [hard to read]. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as October 10, 1882, his marital status as married, his wife as Cora Sparks, his place of residence as Flat Gap, his occupation as farmer, his his father as Thomas Skaggs (b. Lawrence County), his mother's maiden name as "Nancy -," the informant as Ashley Sagraves of Flat Gap, and the burial place as Flat Gap.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Tom G. Skaggs died July 1, 1939 in Johnson County at the age of 56.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Thomas G. Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Visa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), Tom Green Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Visa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Tom G. Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farm laborer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Amos H. Skaggs (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Tom Skaggs (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 88). Amos Skaggs was the son of Visa, who died in 1929.

    The children of LAURA VANOVER and TOM SKAGGS are:

    1. VISA SKAGGS, b. March 10, 1905, Kentucky, d. June 30, 1929, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MILTON CECIL CURTIS.
    2. MATTIE SKAGGS, b. June 16, 1906, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. October 13, 1980, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. CHALLIE L. CURTIS.
    3. JAY SKAGGS, b. October 4, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 5, 1992, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, buried in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, m. ANNA MAE "MAE" GILLIAM.
    4. LILLIE SKAGGS, b. July 7, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 11, 2001, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) BLANKENSHIP.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillie Skaggs was born July 7, 1912 in Johnson County to Laura Vanover.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lillie Blankenship was born July 7, 1912, and died December 11, 2001. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Marysville, Union County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Lillie Skaggs Blankenship was born July 7, 1912 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 11, 2001. Her name was listed as Lillie Blankenship on September 28, 1972, and her parents are listed as Laura Vanover and Thomas G. Skaggs.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lillie S. Skaggs Blankenship was born July 7, 1911 in Kentucky, and died December 11, 2001 in a long-term care facility in Marysville, Union County, at the age of 90. Her father's surname is listed as Skaggs, her mother's maiden name as Vanover, and she was widowed and living in Marysville at the time of her death.







NANCY CANTRELL, daughter of JOHN CANTRELL and SARAH WEBB, was born in May of 1849 in Kentucky, and died January 3, 1922 in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married (1) WILLIAM ASBERRY COX, son of ISAAC COX and LYDIA FAIRCHILD, November 24, 1868 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1848 in Virginia, and died about 1885. She married (2) THOMAS SKAGGS, son of PETER SKAGGS and CLARINDA PRINCE, August 6, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Thomas Skaggs married (1) NANCY M. SKAGGS.

Notes: Nancy Cantrell's brother, James Henry Cantrell, married William Cox's sister, Sarah. William was also the brother of Moses Franklin Cox.

According to Virginia marriage record transcripts, Isaac Cox married Lydia Fairchild on November 20, 1842 in Scott County.

According to his death certificate, Arthur Skaggs died February 25, 1929 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Kidneys." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 15, 1849, his marital status is blank, his parents as Peter Skaggs (b. Kentucky) and Clerindia Prints (b. Kentucky), the informant as D. S. Skaggs of Tella, Kentucky, and the burial place as Skaggs Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Nancy Skaggs Rigsby died November 9, 1914 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 15, 1835, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Peter Skaggs (b. Kentucky) and Clerinda Prince (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lewis Rigsby of Lacey, Kentucky, and the burial place as Gilliam Graveyard.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nancy Cantrell married William A. Cox on November 24, 1868 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nancy Cox (2nd marriage, age 35) married Thomas Skaggs (2nd marriage, age 42) on August 6, 1886 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Nancy Cantrell Skaggs died January 3, 1922 in Greenup County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May of 1850, her marital status as married, her parents as John Cantrell (b. Kentucky) and Nany Webb (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Thomas Skaggs.

On page 22 of the 1850 census for Western District in Scott County, Virginia (dated October 8, 1850), Isaac Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #1475, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Lydia (born in Virginia, age 25), David H. (born in Virginia, age 6), Aron S. (born in Virginia, age 4), William A. (born in Virginia, age 2), and Rebecca J. (born in Virginia, age 1).

On page 35 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 23, 1850), Peter Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Clarrrnda [sic - hard to read] (born in North Carolina, age 40), Solomon (born in Kentucky, age 18), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 16), Thursey (born in Kentucky, age 13), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 11), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 8), Peter (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Arthur (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 14 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), Isaac Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #725, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lydia (born in Virginia, age 33), Herman [David Herman Cox] (born in Virginia, age 16), Sylvester [Aaron Sylvester Cox] (born in Virginia, age 14), Ashey [William Asberry Cox] (born in Virginia, age 12), Rebecca (born in Virginia, age 10), Lyddia M. [Sarah] (born in Virginia, age 8), Jackson (born in Virginia, age 6), Henry (born in Virginia, age 4), and Moses (born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to the John Cantrell family, and William's future wife.

On pages 98 & 99 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 13 & 14, 1860), Peter Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #628, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Clarinda (born in Virginia, age 50), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 18), Peter (born in Kentucky, age 16), and Arthur (born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 21 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1870), William A. Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Nancy C. (born in Kentucky, age 21), Isham (born in Kentucky, age 3), and John H. (born in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living next to William's parents.

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 5, 1870), Thomas Scags is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he works on a farm, born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 24), Theresa A. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary M. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Judith E. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 25 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Salburry Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Isom (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Merian (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Scintha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Manda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Moses (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 51 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1880), Thomas Scaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nancy M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Thirzy A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Judia E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Peter S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Linna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Amos H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 73 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Thomas Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in December of 1841 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 37 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in May of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 37 years, she's given birth to 14 children and 6 are still living, age 51), Tom G. (son, born October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), and Emily Cox (step-daughter, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Thomas Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 69 years old. Also listed is Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 60).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 107 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Thomas Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 78 years old. Also listed is Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Tom G. Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farm laborer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Amos H. Skaggs (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Tom Skaggs (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 88).

    The children of NANCY CANTRELL and WILLIAM COX are:

    1. ISOM COX, b. 1867, Kentucky.
    2. JOHN H. COX, b. 1869, Kentucky, d. before 1880.
    3. MARION ISAAC COX, b. August 9, 1870, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 6, 1942, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (1) NANCY A. (unknown last name), m. (2) SERILDA ALICE GRIFFITH.
    4. SCINTHA COX, b. 1873, Kentucky.
    5. JAMES MONROE COX, b. February 7, 1875, Kentucky, d. February 7, 1912, Big Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THURSA ANN SKAGGS.
    6. AMANDA J. COX, b. September 18, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Amanda J. Cox was born September 18, 1876 in Johnson County to Nancy C. Cantrell (b. Johnson County) and Wm A. Cox (b. Scott County, Virginia).
    7. MOSES J. COX, b. August 18, 1879, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Mose J. Cox was born August 18, 1870 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. His parents are listed as Nancy Cantrel and Ashbury Cox.
    8. EMILY COX, b. April 1884, Kentucky.

    The children of THOMAS SKAGGS and NANCY SKAGGS are:

    1. MARY M. SKAGGS, b. 1866, Kentucky.
    2. JUDITH E. SKAGGS, b. 1869, Kentucky.
    3. PETER S. SKAGGS, b. 1871, Kentucky.
    4. THURSA ANN SKAGGS, b. 1874, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1938, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) TOM SKAGGS. She m. (2) ALLEN YOUNG, May 18, 1888, Johnson County, Kentucky. She m. (3) JAMES M. COX, September 13, 1888, Johnson County, Kentucky. She m. (4) (unknown first name) WARD.
    5. LINNIE L. SKAGGS, b. January 7, 1875, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Linie L. Skaggs was born January 7, 1875 in Elliott County to Thomas Skaggs and Nancy Skaggs.
    6. AMOS H. SKAGGS, b. 1878, Kentucky.
    7. THOMAS GREEN SKAGGS, b. October 10, 1882, Kentucky, d. July 1, 1939, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LAURA E. VANOVER, m. (2) CORA SPARKS.







VISA SKAGGS, daughter of LAURA E. VANOVER and THOMAS GREEN SKAGGS, was born March 10, 1905 in Kentucky, died June 30, 1929 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married MILTON CECIL CURTIS, son of CLABORNE "CLABE" CURTIS and VISA ELLEN "ELLEN" NIPP, about 1927. He was born April 10, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 26, 1952 in Cordell, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cordle Cemetery in Cordell, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Visa Skaggs' sister, Mattie, married Milton Curtis' brother, Challie.

According to her death certificate, Vica Skaggs Curtis died June 30, 1929 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 10, 1905, her marital status as married, her husband as Milton Curtis, her parents as Tom Skaggs (b. Kentucky) and Laura Vanover (b. Kentucky), the informant as Milton Curtis of Flat Gap, and the burial place as the family graveyard.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Vica Curtis died June 30, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 24.

According to his death certificate, Milton Cecil Curtis died November 26, 1952 in rural Cordell, Lawrence County, Kentucky, when he committed suicide by shooting himself in the head while in bed. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his birth date as April 10, 1901, his marital status as widowed, his place of residence as rural Blaine, Lawrence County, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Clabe Curtis and Ellen Nipps, the informant as Kenneth Tatman, and the burial place as Cordle Cemetery in Cordell.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Milton C. Curtis died November 26, 1952 in Lawrence County at the age of 51. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 41 (Sink) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Clabe Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Visa E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 32), Henry J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), John L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Chally L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Milton C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sarah F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ellott (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Deny F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), Clabe Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lenord (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Chalile [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Milt (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elliott (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Dena F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Tom G. Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farm laborer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Amos H. Skaggs (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Tom Skaggs (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 88). Amos was Visa's son.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Challie Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Goldie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), Gretta F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Milton C. Curtis (brother, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 27), and Hazel L. Curtis (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 64-11 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Milton Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed is Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, no formal education, age 10).

    The child of VISA SKAGGS and (unknown) is:

    1. AMOS H. SKAGGS, b. December 1, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Amos H. Skaggs was born December 1, 1923 in Johnson County to Vicie Skaggs.

    The children of VISA SKAGGS and MILTON CURTIS are:

    1. DENA LILLIE CURTIS, b. April 3, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 16, 1928, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dena L. Skaggs was born April 3, 1928 in Johnson County to Vicie Skaggs.
      According to her death certificate, Dena Lillie Curtis died April 16, 1928 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Dont know had no Doctor." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 3, 1928, her parents as Milton Curtis (b. Kentucky) and Vicie Skaggs (b. Kentucky), the informant as Milton Curtis of Flat Gap, and the burial place as the family graveyard.
    2. HAZEL L. CURTIS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel L. Skaggs was born in Johnson County to Vicie Skaggs.







MATTIE SKAGGS, daughter of LAURA E. VANOVER and THOMAS GREEN SKAGGS, was born June 16, 1906 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died October 13, 1980 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Curtis Cemetery in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married CHALLIE L. CURTIS, son of CLABORNE "CLABE" CURTIS and VISA ELLEN "ELLEN" NIPP. He was born April 3, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 15, 1950 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Curtis Cemetery in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Mattie Skaggs' sister, Visa, married Challie Curtis' brother, Milton.

According to his death certificate, Clabe Curtis died October 26, 1957 at home in rural Viper, Perry County, Kentucky, from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, Kentucky, his birth date as June 9, 1860 [1870], his marital status as widowed, his usual place of residence as Mudlick, Kentucky, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Curtis and Ellen Nipp [mistake], the informant as "Dena Young (daughter)," and the burial place as Curtis-Estep Cemetery in Mudlick, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Ellen Nipp Curtis died May 16, 1912 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the lungs. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Elliott County, her birth date as December 10, 1878, her marital status as married, her parents as George Nipp (b. Elliott County) and Sarah Nipp (b. Elliott County), the informant as Talitha U. Estep of Elna, Kentucky, and the burial place as Estep burial grounds.

According to her obituary, Mattie Curtis Skaggs [sic] (age 74), daughter of Tom and Laura Skaggs, was a resident of Martha, Kentucky. She was born June 16, 1906 in Lawrence County, died October 13, 1980 in Highland Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Curtis Cemetery in Martha. She was survived by 2 sons, James C. Curtis (of Columbus, Ohio) and Harold Curtis (Shawnee Hill, Ohio); 2 daughters, Goldie King (Marysville, Ohio) and Gretta Gillum (Urbana, Ohio); 1 brother, Jay Skaggs (Marysville); 1 sister, Lilly Blankenship (Olive Hill); 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mattie Skaggs was born June 16, 1906, and died in October of 1980. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mattie Skaggs died October 13, 1980 in Floyd County at the age of 74. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Challie Curtis died November 15, 1950 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his birth date as April 3, 1900, his marital status as married, his place of residence as Terryville, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Clabe Curtis and Ella Nip, the informant as Elliott Curtis, and the burial place as Curtis Cemetery in Terryville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Challie Curtis died November 15, 1950 in Lawrence County at the age of 50. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 21 (Sinking) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Claborne Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farm laborer, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Vicy E. (wife, born in Dcember of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 21), Henry J. (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Leonard (son, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Challie L. (son, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 41 (Sink) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Clabe Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Visa E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 32), Henry J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), John L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Chally L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Milton C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sarah F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ellott (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Deny F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), Clabe Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lenord (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Chalile [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Milt (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elliott (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Dena F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Challie Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Goldie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), Gretta F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Milton C. Curtis (brother, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 27), and Hazel L. Curtis (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-14 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Challie Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 30), Jim Ace (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Goldia Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gretta Fae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Noah Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harold C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of MATTIE SKAGGS and CHALLIE CURTIS are:

    1. JAMES C. CURTIS, b. September 23, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 12, 2003, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James C. Curtis was born September 24, 1922 in Johnson County to Mattie Skaggs.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Curtis was born September 23, 1922, and died September 12, 2003. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, James Curtis was born September 23, 1922 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died September 12, 2003. His parents are listed as Mattie Curtis and Charlie Curtis.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, James Curtis was born September 23, 1922, and died September 12, 2003 in a private residence in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 80. His father's surname is listed as Curtis, his mother's maiden name as Skaggs, and he was married and living in Columbus at the time of his death.
    2. GOLDIE M. CURTIS, b. February 14, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 3, 1986, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, buried in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio, m. JOHN M. KING.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Golda M. Curtis was born February 10, 1926 in Johnson County to Matina Skaggs.
      According to her obituary, Goldie M. Curtis King, daughter of Chattlee and Mattie Skaggs Curtis, was a resident of Marysville, Ohio. She was born February 14, 1926 in Johnson County, died August 3, 1986 in Marysville Memorial Hospital, and was buried in Sunbury Memorial Park. She was survived by her husband, John M. King; 6 sons, James A. King (of Marion, Ohio); Johnny L. King (Sunbury), Joseph H. King (Sunbury), David L. King (Starky, Florida), Paul D. King (Marysville), and Samuel E. King (Blaine, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mary (Edward) Jordan (Blaine), Martha (Jack) Whitt (Marysville), and Delilah (Michael) Holbrook (Marysville); 2 brothers, James Curtis (Columbus, Ohio) and Harold Curtis (Dublin, Ohio); and 19 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. GRETTA FAE CURTIS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GILLIAM.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Grettie F. Curtis was born in Johnson County to Mattie Skaggs.
    4. NOAH CARL CURTIS, b. September 24, 1933, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 1953, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Noah C. Curtis was born September 24, 1933 in Johnson County to Mattie Skaggs.
      According to his death certificate, Noah Carl Curtis was murdered on December 20, 1953 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, when he was shot in the head. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Flat Gap, Kentucky, his birth date as September 24, 1933, his marital status as never married, his place of residence as Terryville, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Challie Curtis and Mattie Skaggs, the informant as Mrs. Mattie Curtis, and the burial place as Curtis Cemetery in Terryville.
    5. HAROLD C. CURTIS, b. May 9, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 27, 2011, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold C. Curtis was born May 9, 1936 in Johnson County to Mattie Skaggs.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harold C. Curtis was born May 9, 1936, and died March 27, 2011. He received his Social Security card in 1952 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio.







JAY SKAGGS, son of LAURA E. VANOVER and THOMAS GREEN SKAGGS, was born October 4, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 5, 1992 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, and is buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio. She married ANNA MAE "MAE" GILLIAM, daughter of MARTIN GILLIAM and MARY GILLIAM, about 1926. She was born May 3, 1910 in Kentucky, died January 20, 2006 in Ft. Myers, Lee County, Florida, and is buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes: Anna Mae Gilliam was the sister of Myrtle Gilliam, Pearly Marie Gilliam, and of Claude Gilliam, who married Glada Ferguson, daughter of Sallie Vanover and Everett Ferguson.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jay Skaggs was born October 4, 1909 in Johnson County to Laura Vanover.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Jay Skaggs lived from October 4, 1909 to October 5, 1992, and was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, and that Anna Mae Skaggs lived from May 3, 1910 to January 20, 2006, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jay Skaggs was born October 4, 1909, and died October 5, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Marysville, Union County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jay Skaggs was born October 4, 1909 in Kentucky, and died October 5, 1992 in Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Union County, at the age of 83. His father's surname is listed as Skaggs, his mother's maiden name as Vanover, and he was married and living in Union County at the time of his death.

Her obituary, found online:

"Anna Mae Skaggs, age 95, of Marysville, Ohio and Estero, Florida, passed away January 20, 2006, Ft. Myers, Florida. Born May 3, 1910, the youngest daughter of Martin and Mary Gilliam. She was a member of the Hayden Baptist Church. Loved gardening, sitting by the Bay watching the waves and birds on a sunny day and her toy poodle 'Sami'. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 66 years Jay Skaggs in 1992, eldest son Obera J. Skaggs, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by children, Melinda Roberta Banks of Estero, Florida, Ray (Lois Brown) Skaggs Gosport, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Barbara Skaggs of Marysville; grandchildren, Joseph (Sheryl) Banks III, Thomas (Giselle) Banks, Jonathan M. Banks, Carl (Sheila) Skaggs, Carla (Joseph) Reinhard, Christine (Jerry) McLane, Michael Skaggs, Teresa Skaggs and Mary Kay (Carl) Mickley; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nephews and nieces and wonderful friends. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2006 at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main Street, (St Rt 161 W), Plain City. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Hayden Baptist Church, 6729 Hayden Run Road with Pastor Bill Webb officiating. Burial in Wesley Chapel Cemetery."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Anna M. Skaggs was born May 3, 1910, and died January 20, 2006. She received her Social Security card in 1963-1964 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Estero, Lee County, Florida.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Anna M. Gilliam Skaggs died May 3, 1910 in an out-of-state hospital at the age of 95. Her father's surname is listed as Gilliam, her mother's maiden name as Gillum, her place of residence is listed as Marysville, Union County, Ohio, and her marital status is listed as "Unclassifiable."

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 75 (Newcomb) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Martin Gilliam is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Mery (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Rufus (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Perlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ulises (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Jay Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 19), Mart Gilliam (father-in-law, farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), and Claude (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-10 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Jay Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Anna May (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 27), Aubrey Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Isham Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Mart Gillem (father-in-law, widowed, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 67).

    The children of JAY SKAGGS and MAE GILLIAM are:

    1. OBERA JAY SKAGGS, b. December 20, 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BARBARA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audra J. Skaggs was born December 20, 1934 in Johnson County to May Gillem.
    2. ISHMAN RAY SKAGGS, b. 1937, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. LOIS BROWN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ishman R. Skaggs was born in Lawrence County to May Gilliams.
    3. MELINDA ROBERTA SKAGGS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BANKS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melinda R. Skaggs was born in Johnson County to Annie Gilliam.







ARIZONA "ZONA" VANOVER, daughter of LUDEMA ELIZABETH SALYER and HENRY FLOYD VANOVER, was born April 10, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 26, 1926 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Leo Skaggs Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married CHARLIE SKAGGS, son of PLEASANT H. SKAGGS and MARY FYFFE, about 1905. He was born November 2, 1887 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died September 12, 1925 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Leo Skaggs Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Charlie Skaggs was the brother of Martha Skaggs, Nancy Skaggs, and Millard Skaggs.

Pleasant H. Skaggs was the brother of Mason Martin Skaggs.

When Charley Skaggs' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that her was a farm tenant working for Harvey Flawhar in Terryville, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born November 2, 1887 in Lawrence County. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Zona Vanover Skaggs died February 26, 1926 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from general tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 10, 1889, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Hen Vanover (b. Virginia) and Miss Salyer (b. Johnson County, Kentucky), the informant as Asa Vanover of Terryville, and the burial place as Leo Skaggs Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Zona Skaggs died February 26, 1926 in Lawrence County at the age of 36.

According to his death certificate, Charlie Skaggs died September 12, 1925 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Gun shot wounds inflicted by another person." He died immediately. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, his birth date as November 2, 1887, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Pleas Skaggs (b. Lawrence County) and Lettlie Fyffe (b. Kentucky), the informant as Pleas Skaggs Jr. of Terryville, and the burial place as Leo Skaggs Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Charlie Skaggs died September 12, 1925 in Lawrence County at the age of 37.

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 73 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Andrew Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, widowed, born in October of 1834 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Rilda (daughter, born in November of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Leo (son, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Charley Skaggs (grandson, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Charley Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #157, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Arzona [sic] (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Samuel T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and John A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Charley Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Zona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Asa (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Luly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Zettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Conard A. Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Annie T. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 26), Donald F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), Homer F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months), Lula E. Skaggs (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Henry C. Reynolds (boarder, married, foreman in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 53).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Scott Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Rissa C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Floyd E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Erie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Luedeemia Vanover (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky. parents born in Kentucky, age 67), and Leo D. Skaggs (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Herbert A. Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 19), Hobart E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months), Shirley M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and Zetta M. Skaggs (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 64-14 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Scott Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #213, he's a watchman for the W.P.A. road construction project, single, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Erie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Loudema Vanover (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, no formal education, age 89), and Leo Skaggs Jr. (nephew, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, age 16).

    The children of ZONA VANOVER and CHARLIE SKAGGS are:

    1. SAMUEL THOMAS SKAGGS, b. February 24, 1907, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1914, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Samuel Thomas Skaggs died January 5, 1914 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from diptheria. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, his birth date as February 24, 1907, his parents as Charlie Skaggs (b. Lawrence County) and Zona Vanover (b. Johnson County), the informant as Vina Evans of Terryville, and the burial place as Andy Skaggs Cemetery.
    2. JOHN ASA "ASA" SKAGGS, b. November 4, 1908, Kentucky, d. November 1, 1992, Champaign County, Ohio, buried in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, m. PEARLY MARIE GILLIAM.
    3. LULA E. SKAGGS, b. 1912, Kentucky.
    4. WILLIAM JACK SKAGGS, b. August 17, 1913, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1994, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: William Jack Skaggs is found living with his brother John in 1930.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William J. Skaggs was born August 17, 1913 in Lawrence County to Zona Vanover.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, William J. Skaggs was born August 17, 1913, and died February 15, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, William Jack Skaggs was born August 14, 1914 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died February 15, 1994. His parents are listed as Zone Vanover and Charles Skaggs.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, William Jack Skaggs was born August 17, 1913 in Kentucky, and died February 15, 1994 in Berger Hospital in Circleville, Pickaway County, at the age of 80. His father's surname is listed as Skaggs, his mother's maiden name as Vanover, and he was married at the time of his death.
    5. JESSIE JAMES SKAGGS, b. November 28, 1915, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 19, 1916, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jessi J. Skaggs was born November 28, 1915 in Lawrence County to Zonie Vanover.
      According to his death certificate, Jessie James Skaggs died November 19, 1916 in Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and no cause of death is listed. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, his birth date as December 5, 1915, his father as Charlie Skaggs (b. Lawrence County), his mother's maiden name as Vanover (b. Johnson County), the informant as J. H. Holbrook of Skaggs, Kentucky, and the burial place as Andy Skaggs Cemetery.
    6. ZETTIE M. SKAGGS, b. November 11, 1917, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zettie Skaggs was born November 11, 1917 in Lawrence County to Zona Vanover.
    7. LEO DANIEL SKAGGS, b. December 26, 1923, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. August 1979, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leo D. Skaggs was born December 26, 1923 in Lawrence County to Zona Vanover.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leo Skaggs was born December 26, 1923, and died in August of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Leo Daniel Skaggs was born December 26, 1922 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky. His parents are listed as Zona Vanover and Charley Skaggs.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Leo D. Skaggs was born about 1924 in Kentucky, and died August 11, 1979 in Doctors Hospital-North in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 55. He was married and living in Pickaway County at the time of his death.
    8. CHARLIE SKAGGS, b. February 20, 1926, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 10, 1926, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charley Skaggs was born February 20, 1926 in Lawrence County to Zona Vanover.
      According to his death certificate, Charlie Skaggs died July 10, 1926 from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 20, 1926, his parents as Charlie Skaggs (b. Kentucky) and Zona Vanover (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Terryville, Kentucky.







JOHN ASA "ASA" SKAGGS, son of ARIZONA "ZONA" VANOVER and CHARLIE SKAGGS, was born November 4, 1908 in Kentucky, died November 1, 1992 in Champaign County, Ohio, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio. He married PEARLY MARIE GILLIAM, daughter of MARTIN GILLIAM and MARY GILLIAM, about 1926. She was born March 24, 1908 in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky, died September 24, 1997 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio.

Notes: Pearly Gilliam was the sister of Myrtle Gilliam, Anna Mae Gilliam, and of Claude Gilliam, who married Glada Ferguson, daughter of Sallie Vanover and Everett Ferguson.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that John and Pearly Skaggs were both buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John A. Skaggs was born November 4, 1908, and died November 1, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Woodstock, Champaign County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, John A. Skaggs was born November 4, 1908 in Kentucky, and died November 1, 1992 in a long-term care facility in Champaign County at the age of 83. His father's surname is listed as Skaggs, his mother's maiden name as Vanover, and he was married and living in Champaign County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pearly Skaggs was born March 24, 1908, and died September 24, 1997. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Woodstock, Champaign County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Pearly Marie Gilliam Skaggs was born March 24, 1908 in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky, and died September 24, 1997. Her parents are listed as Mart Gilliam and Mary Gilliam.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Pearly M. Gilliam Skaggs was born March 24, 1908 in Kentucky, and died September 24, 1997 in Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville at the age of 89. Her father's surname is listed as Gilliam, her mother's maiden name as Gilliam, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 36 (Precinct 3) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Martin Gilliam is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Rufus (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Murtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 75 (Newcomb) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Martin Gilliam is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Mery (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Rufus (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Perlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ulises (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Asa Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 18), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months), Jackie Skaggs (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and "Lorraine (deceased)" (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living next to John's uncle Ace.

    The children of ASA SKAGGS and PEARLY GILLIAM are:

    1. PAULINE SKAGGS, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    2. LORENE SKAGGS, b. March 6, 1930, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. April 6, 1930, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Lorene Skaggs died April 6, 1930 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "(Supposed) Indigestion. No Physician saw the baby." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, Kentucky, her birth date as March 6, 1930, her parents as John Asa Skaggs (b. Terryville) and Pearlie Gillum (b. Elliott County), the informant as Charlie Vanover of Keaton, and the burial place as "On Leo Skaggs farm."







VIRGIE LILLY VANOVER, daughter of LUDEMA ELIZABETH SALYER and HENRY FLOYD VANOVER, was born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, and died May 21, 1976 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) MILLARD SKAGGS, son of PLEASANT H. SKAGGS and MARY FYFFE, about 1914. He was born February 25, 1898 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died March 13, 1933 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married (2) LANTFORD KEATON. He was born about 1876 in Kentucky.

Notes: Millard Skaggs was the brother of Martha Skaggs, Nancy Skaggs, and Charlie Skaggs.

Pleasant H. Skaggs was the brother of Mason Martin Skaggs.

When Millard Skaggs' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Pleasant Skaggs in Terryville, that his closest relative was Virgie Skaggs of Terryville, and that he was born February 25, 1898. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virgie Skaggs died May 21, 1976 in Johnson County at the age of 80. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Millard Skaggs died March 13, 1933 on a public highway in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, when he was shot in the head and abdomen. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, his birth date as 1898, his age as 35, his marital status as married, his wife as Virgie Skaggs, his place of residence as Terryville, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Pleasant H. Skaggs (b. Lawrence County) and Mary Fyffe (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Pleasant H. Skaggs of Terryville, and the burial place as Terryville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Millard Skaggs died March 13, 1933 in Lawrence County at the age of 35.

On pages 13 & 14 of the 1900 census for District 73 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Pleas Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in February of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in August of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 29), Martha (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy (daughter, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Juda (daughter, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sallie (daughter, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Millard (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), Leander (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months), and George Keaton (hired hand, married, farm laborer, born in January of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, age 28).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Pleasant H. Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 42), Martha (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Sally (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Leander (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lafayette (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Pleasant (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 136 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Millard Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in the United States, mother born in Kentucky, age 24), Altie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), and Zelda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Millard Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 35), Altie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Zelda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Monnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months).

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 65-28 (Scioto Township) in Pickaway County, Ohio (dated April 16, 1940), Lant Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 36), Montie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Betty Lou (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of VIRGIE VANOVER and MILLARD SKAGGS are:

    1. ALTA SKAGGS, b. January 20, 1915, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 2000, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) MOORE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alta Skaggs was born January 20, 1915 in Lawrence County to Virgie Vanover.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Alta Skaggs Castle Moore was born January 20, 1915 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died July 27, 2000. Her name was listed as Alta Castle in February of 1942, as Alta Moore on March 16, 1990, and her parents are listed as Virgil Vanover [sic] and Millard Skaggs.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alta Skaggs Moore was born January 15, 1915 in Kentucky, and died July 27, 2000 in Berger Hospital in Circleville, Pickaway County, at the age of 85. Her father's surname is listed as Skaggs, her mother's maiden name as Vanover, and she was widowed and living in Pickaway County at the time of her death.
    2. ZELDA SKAGGS, b. February 15, 1919, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WOODS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zelda Skaggs was born February 15, 1919 in Lawrence County to Virgie Janour.
    3. LONNIE SKAGGS, b. June 21, 1921, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. March 27, 2008, Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tomie Skaggs was born June 21, 1921 in Lawrence County to Virgie Janour.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lonnie Skaggs was born June 21, 1921, and died March 27, 2008. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Lonnie Skaggs lived from June 21, 1921 to March 27, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army from November 3, 1942 to December 14, 1945.
    4. MONIE SKAGGS, b. December 26, 1927, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. February 2, 2003, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. LLOYD WILLIAMS. He d. 1980.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Monie Skaggs was born December 26, 1927 in Lawrence County to Virgie Vanover.
      According to her obituary found online, Monie Skaggs Williams (age 75), daughter of the late Millard and Virgie Vanover Skaggs, was a resident of Martha, Kentucky. She was born December 26, 1927 in Lawrence County, died February 2, 2003, and was buried in Ray Webb Cemetery in Terryville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Williams, in 1980. She was survived by 3 sons, Eddie (Connie) Williams (of Tennessee), Rocky Williams (Florida), and Lloyd (Carol) Williams (Louisa, Kentucky); 6 daughters, Dianna Tarring (Louisa), Beverly Morrison (Nebraska), Della (Denver) Ferguson (Nebraska), Evelyn (Randy) Martin (Adams, Kentucky), Teresa (David) Prince (Fallsburg, Kentucky), and Lola (James) Miller (Louisa); 1 brother, Lonnie Skaggs; 2 sisters, Zelda Woods and Millard Williams; 21 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
    5. MILLARD SKAGGS, b. March 3, 1933, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 2006, Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Millard Skaggs was born March 3, 1933 in Lawrence County to Virgie Vanover.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Millard Williams was born March 3, 1933, and died March 22, 2006. She received her Social Security card in 1956-1957 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Millard Skaggs Williams was born June 3, 1933 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died March 22, 2006. Her name was listed as Millard Williams on September 21, 1976, and her parents are listed as Virgie Vanover and Millard Skaggs.

    The child of VIRGIE VANOVER and LANTFORD KEATON is:

    1. BETTY LOU KEATON, b. August 19, 1936, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 2002, Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, m. (unknown first name) COLLINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty L. Keaton was born August 19, 1936 in Lawrence County to Virgie Vanover.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Betty L. Collins was born August 19, 1936, and died July 25, 2002. She received her Social Security card in 1952-1953 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Betty Lou Keaton Collins was born August 19, 1936 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died July 25, 2002. Her name was listed as Betty Lou Keaton in September of 1952, as Betty Lou Collins in May of 1954, and her parents are listed as Virgie Vanover and Lantford Keaton.







JAMES DEWEY "DEWEY" VANOVER, son of LUDEMA ELIZABETH SALYER and HENRY FLOYD VANOVER, was born January 19, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 7, 1982 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Vanover Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married BESSIE KELLY, daughter of ANDERSON K. KELLY and MARY ANN FRALEY. She was born August 3, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 9, 1984 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Vanover Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Mary Ann Fraley Kelly died November 21, 1956 in Skaggs, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from colon cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Elliott County, Kentucky, her birth date as January 30, 1878, her marital status as widowed, her place of residence as Skaggs, her parents as John Fraley and Mary Hayes, the informant as Bessie Vanover of Skaggs, and the burial place as Kelly Cemetery in Skaggs.

When Dewey Vanover's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Hargis Holbrook in Skaggs, Lawrence County, that his closest relative was Bessie Vanover of Skaggs, and that he was born January 16, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light brown eyes and red hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his obituary, Dewey Vanover (age 85), son of the late Henry Floyd Vanover and Ludemma Salyers Vanover, was a resident of Martha, Kentucky. He was born January 9, 1897 in Johnson County, died July 7, 1982 in Louisa Community Hospital, and was buried in Vanover Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Bessie Kelley Vanover; 2 sons, Emory Vanover (of Martha) and Henry Vanover (Columbus, Ohio); 5 daughters, Mrs. Mary Barnett (Martha), Mrs. Annie Boyll (Portage, Indiana), Mrs. Ruth Halaska (Griffith, Indiana), Mrs. Gene Dyer (Hammond, Indiana), and Mrs. Lillie Tapley (Somerset); 16 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dewey Vanover was born January 16, 1898, and died in July of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James D. Vanover died July 7, 1982 in Lawrence County at the age of 85. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Bessie Kelley Vanover (age 83), daughter of Anderson K. and Mary Ann Fraley Kelley, was a resident of Martha, Kentucky. She was born August 3, 1900 in Johnson County, died July 9, 1984, and was buried in Vanover Family Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Vanover; 2 sons, Emory Vanover (of Martha) and Henry Vanover (Columbus, Ohio); 5 daughters, Mary Powers (Martha), Annie Boyll (Portage, Indiana), Ruth Haluska (Griffith, Indiana), Jean Dyer (Hammond, Indiana), and Lillie Tapley (Somerset); 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bessie Vanover was born August 3, 1900, and died in July of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Radcliff, Hardin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bessie Vanover died July 9, 1984 in Lawrence County at the age of 83. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Anderson Kelly is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 31), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Emet (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Conn (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Epsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 136 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 17 & 19, 1920), Dewey Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #126, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), James D. Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 29), Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mandie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Anna L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1940 census for District 64-14 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 22 - 23, 1940), Dewey Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #147 he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 39), Emory (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Eduard (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of DEWEY VANOVER and BESSIE KELLY are:

    1. EMORY E. VANOVER, b. August 2, 1919, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1991, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emory Vanover was born August 2, 1919 in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emory Vanover was born August 2, 1919, and died in November of 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Emory E. Vanover was born August 2, 1919 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died in November of 1991. His parents are listed as Dewey Vanover and Bessie Kelley.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emory Vanover died November 16, 1991 in Lawrence County at the age of 72. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Emory Vanover lived from August 2, 1919 to November 16, 1991. He served in the U.S. Army from April 8, 1941 to November 15, 1945.
    2. MARY MANDIE VANOVER, b. April 20, 1922, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (1) ROBERT BARNETT, m. (2) (unknown first name) POWERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Vanover was born April 20, 1922 in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelly.
    3. ANNA LILLIAN "LILLIAN" VANOVER, b. November 19, 1924, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) BOYLL, m. (2) DONALD JOSEPH MARTIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Vanover was born November 19, 1924 in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelley.
      According to their marriage certificate, Lillian Vanover (factory worker, b. Louisa, Kentucky, resident of Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana, divorced, 2nd marriage, age 41) married Donald Joseph Martin (farmer, b. Hoopeston, Illinois, resident of Hamilton, DeKalb County, Indiana, widowed, 2nd marriage, age 55) on February 6, 1965 in Hamilton, Indiana.
    4. JAMES EDWARD "EDWARD" VANOVER, b. February 23, 1927, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1953, Morocco, Newton County, Indiana, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Vanover was born February 23, 1927 in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelley.
      According to his obituary, Edward Vanover (age 26), son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Vanover of Terryville, Kentucky, was employed by American Maize Company in Whiting, Indiana, where he lived, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was born February 23, 1927 in Terryville, died in an automobile accident in Morocco, Indiana, and was buried in Vanover Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was survived by 2 brothers, Emory Vanover (of Terryville) and Henry Vanover (Terryville); 5 sisters, Mrs. Robert Barnett (Hammond, Indiana), Miss Ruth Vanover (Hammond, Indiana), Mrs. Virgil Keaton (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. John Reynolds (New Boston, Ohio), and Mrs. Joe Canterbury (Chicago); and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Kelly (Columbus, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. RUTH VANOVER, b. 1929, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HALUSKA.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Vanover was born in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelly.
    6. THELMA JEAN "JEAN" VANOVER, b. March 20, 1932, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. October 24, 1991, East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana, buried in Schererville, Lake County, Indiana, m. (1) VIRGIL KEATON, m. (2) (unknown first name) ORDEAN, m. (3) (unknown first name) SKAGGS, m. (4) (unknown first name) DYER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma J. Vanover was born March 20, 1932 in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelly.
      According to her death certificate, Thelma Jean Van Over Dyer died October 24, 1991 in St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana, from acute myocardial infarction. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Martha, Kentucky, her birth date as March 20, 1932, her marital status as divorced, her place of residence as Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, her parents as Dewey Van Over and Bessie Kelly, the informant as Ginger Boone, and the burial place as Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, Indiana.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Thelma Jean Vanover Keaton Ordean Skaggs Dyer was born March 20, 1932 in Skaggs, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died in October of 1991. Her name was listed as Thelma Jean Vanover in October of 1948, as Thelma Jean Keaton in March of 1955, as Thelma Jean Ordean in July of 1966, as Thelma Jean Skaggs on October 17, 1977, as Thelma Jean Dyer on September 20, 1979, and her parents are listed as Dewey Vanover and Bessie Kelly.
    7. LILLIE MAY VANOVER, b. 1935, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TAPLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillie M. Vanover was born in Lawrence County to Bessie Kelly.
    8. HENRY VANOVER, b. May 19, 1938, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. December 25, 2005, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Vanover was born May 19, 1938, and died December 25, 2005. He received his Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Henry Vanover was born May 19, 1937 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died December 25, 2005. His parents are listed as Dewey J. Vanover and Bessie Kelly.







NANCY ELLEN SALYER, daughter of ELIZABETH "BETSY" CANTRELL and ASA SALYER, was born September 2, 1861 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died in 1891, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES B. GULLETT, son of IRA GULLETT and LYDIA PELPHREY. He was born March 8, 1857 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 30, 1938 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. James B. Gullett married (2) MARY BLANTON, daughter of JAMES HENRY BLANTON and MARY ELIZABETH DAVIS, January 22, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born April 29, 1856 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 28, 1939 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 150 of that book it says:

No. 8. N. ELIAS DAVIS - B. 8-15-1804; D. 7-13-1893 M. 2-20-1823 to Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis, B. 10-30-1803, D. of James. (See Fairchild family).
Children -
No. 25. N. Mary (Polly) Davis.
 
No. 26. N. Sarah Davis - born February 20, 1826.
No. 27. N. James McHenry Davis.
No. 28. N. Anna Davis.
No. 29. N. Mahala Davis.
No. 30. N. Susan Davis.
No. 31. N. Lydia Davis.
No. 32. N. Bracken Lewis Davis.
No. 33. N. Davidson Davis.
No. 34. N. Elizabeth Jane Davis.

      Mr. and Mrs. Davis first went to housekeeping on Colvin Branch near Fish Trap Church, where they resided the greater part of their married life. They also lived for a time with their son Davidson near Concord Church, and in their old days moved to Morgan County for a year, after which they broke up housekeeping and lived with their daughter Mary.

      Mr. Davis is said to have visited his people in Virginia on various occasions. but just in what county they lived has never been learned. He was a good, hard-working man, and very industrious. Although he had a quick temper, he was prominent in the family gatherings in the neighborhood, and is said to have been an excellent "Virginia-reeler." Sometimes he would let his disposition of the mind get away with him. On one occasion, when a sheep strayed from his flock and was some trouble to get back, he pushed it over a cliff. However, his temper in no way interfered with the esteem and respect in which he was held by the pioneers of Johnson County. He was given more to loquacity than. the average person but he had not the stamina of Mrs. Davis who had very decided opinions, and when pressed for an answer, there was not any question as to where she stood or felt about any subject.

      Mr. Davis' death was caused from the infirmities of age, combined with lagrippe and a slight stroke of paralysis. He broke down and could never recuperate. He was so determined in his ways and his will-power so strong and set on carrying on in life, that at the time, he refused aid and his family could not get him to bed, with the result that he died two or three days later. He is buried in the family graveyard on the Blanton farm near Fish Trap.

      Mrs. Davis was noted for her excellent memory. She joined the church just one month before she died. She had been visiting her daughter Anna VanHoose and took sick. It was at this time that she expressed her hope of a brighter life, even calling in some of her children to tell them of her hope in Christ. Thinking that she had sufficiently recovered to return home, she undertook to go to her home at Fish Trap. Although eighty-four years old, she made the trip on horseback, but died the same night of that day. It is said that she talked until the last moment of her life.

      The tax list for 1837 of Floyd County shows that Mr. Davis had 100 acres of land on Paint Creek.

On page 154 of that book it says:

No. 25. N. MARY (POLLY) DAVIS – B. 7-8-1824 at Fish Trap, Kentucky; D. 4-7-1897; M. to James H. Blanton, B. 1-25-1820, D. 8-5-1905, S. of George.
Children -
No. 82. N. Elias (Bud) Blanton.
No. 83. N. George Wash Blanton.
No. 84. N. Martha Blanton.
No. 85. N. Anna Blanton.
No. 86. N. Jim (Mack) Blanton.
No. 87. N. John E. Blanton.
No. 88. N. Harmon Blanton.
No. 89. N. Mary Blanton.
No. 90. N. Sanford Lee Blanton.
No. 91. N. Lydia Blanton.
No. 92. N. William R. Blanton.
 
No. 93. N. Ben Blanton - married Cordella Lemasters.

      James H. Blanton lived and died on Blanton Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky.

      He was handicapped in early life by lack of any chance. He had to work and provide for himself, and for a time hired out to the Litterals. When he was seventeen years of age, he surveyed and worked on surveying parties for 100 acres of land near the present post office of Elna, Kentucky. He also ran out fifty acres, which was later deeded to his oldest son. He followed farming as an occupation, but also served around the county courts as a juryman and on other official matters until he had acquired a fair knowledge of the local laws. He was a large man, weighing over two hundred pounds, and was never sick to any extent, until his death, caused from the infirmities of age. He was buried at the old graveyard on the Blanton farm.

      Aunt "Polly" Blanton was a member of the United Baptist Church at Fish Trap. In her older years, she fell and broke a hip and could not walk the last three or four years of her life.

      Ben Blanton was killed on Thanksgiving Day, 1906, by a saw-log rolling over him near Kenwood, Kentucky. As a matter of fact all of the Blanton family except S. L., Jim, Mack, and John Elliott have been engaged in the timber business in some form or other – mainly ox-team drivers.

On page 165 of that book it says:

No. 89. N. MARY BLANTON - M. to James B. Gullett, S. of Ira Gullett.
Children -
 
No. 242. N. Leck Gullett.
 
No. 243. N. Cleffie Gullett - married Thermon Cochran.

      James B. Gullett married first a Salyer. He and Mary Gullett reside on Gullett Branch near Kenwood, Kentucky.

On page 673 of that book, under Floyd County marriages, it says that James Blanton married Mary Davis on September 24, 1840.

James B. Gullett was the brother of Tempy Gullett and Daniel P. Gullett.

Mary Blanton was the sister of Elias Blanton, George Washington Blanton, Sarah Ann Blanton, James Mack Blanton, and Sylvester Harmon Blanton.

Mary Davis was the sister of Mahala Davis and Bracken Lewis Davis.

According to Kentucky birth records, Nancy E. Salyer was born September 2, 1861 in Johnson County to Elizabeth Cantrill (b. Floyd County) and Asa Salyer (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky birth records, James B. Gullett was born March 8, 1857 in Johnson County to Ira Gullett and Lydia Pelphrey.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Blanton was born April 29, 1856 in Johnson County to James H. Blanton and Mary Davis.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James B. Gullett (2nd marriage, age 35) married Mary Blanton (1st marriage, age 36) on January 22, 1893 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Nancy E. Gullett lived from 1862 [her birth record shows that it's 1861] to 1891, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, that James B. Gullett, 2nd husband of Mary Blanton Gullett and the son of Ira and Lydia Pelphrey Gullett, lived from March 8, 1857 to May 30, 1938, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Mary Blanton Gullett, daughter of James Henry Blanton and Mary "Polly" Davis, lived from April 29, 1856 to 1939, and was buried in the same cemetery. There is a photo of Nancy Salyer Gullett's headstone, but none of James or Mary Blanton Gullett.

According to his death certificate, James B. Gullett died May 30, 1938 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cholera morbus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as March 12, 1857,. his marital status as married, his wife as Marry Blanton, his place of residence as Kenwood, his parents as Ira Gullett (b. Johnson County) and Lyda [no last name] (b. Johnson County), the informant as Leck Gullett of Kenwood, and the burial place as Kenwood.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James B. Gullett died May 30, 1938 in Johnson County at the age of 81. He was living in Kenwood at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Mary Blanton Gullett died March 28, 1939 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, from senility and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as April 11, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her husband as James B. Gullett, her place of residence as Kenwood, her parents as James Blanton (b. Virginia) and Mary Davis (b. Johnson County), the informant as Leck Gullett of Kenwood, and the burial place as Kenwood.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Gullitt died March 28, 1939 in Johnson County. She was living in Kenwood at the time of her death.

On page 132 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 21, 1860), Ira Gullet is listed as the head of the household for house #843, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lyddia Gullet (born in Kentucky, age 35), Jane (born in Kentucky, age 14), Tempy (born in Kentucky, age 12), Wm. F. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Samuel [Daniel] (born in Kentucky, age 7), Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 5), James B. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lyddia (born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 133 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 21, 1860), James Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #846, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 36), Elias (born in Kentucky, age 16), G. W. (born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha I. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Sarah A. (born in Kentucky, age 11), James (born in Kentucky, age 9), John E. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Sylven H. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 4), Sanford L. (born in Kentucky, age 2), Lyddia (born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Martha Blanton (born in Virginia, age 85).

On page 34 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 10, 1870), Ira Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 45), Jane (born in Kentucky, age 23), Tempa (born in Kentucky, age 22), William F. (born in Kentucky, age 20), Daniel P. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Joseph W. (born in Kentucky, age 15), James B. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 11), David A. (born in Kentucky, age 9), and Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 26 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1870), James F. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 46), Francis M. F. (born in Kentucky, age 19), John B. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Sylvester (born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 14), Sanford J. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 10), William Rily (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Benjamin F. (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), James Gullette is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Sarah E. [Nancy?] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living next to James' parents.

On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), Jas. H. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 55), John E. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Lydia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), William R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15, Benjamin F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elias Davis (father-in-law, married, retired farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 75), and Elizabeth Davis (mother-in-law, married, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 76).

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), James D. Gullet is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, born in March of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in April of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 44), Cleffy (daughter, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Leck (son, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0 months), Florence B. (daughter, born in November of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Delia (daughter, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), James B. Guttell [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 53), Cettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Leck (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Harvey Colvin [hard to read] (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), James B. Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63), Leck (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Edely Cantrell (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 29), Erie McKenzie [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Harvey W. Colvin (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29). Erie was Florence's daughter. Florence is in house #49.

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), James D. Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 36, age 73), Leck (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 28, age 29), and Jennie (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 22).

    The children of NANCY SALYER and JAMES GULLETT are:

    1. FLORENCE B. GULLETT, b. November 16, 1880, Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 1951, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) HARDEN H. MCKENZIE, m. (2) LARKIN FRANKLIN FYFFE.
    2. DELIA GULLETT, b. August 22, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1965, Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LORANZA D. CANTRELL, m. (2) CLIFTON MCCARTY.

    The children of JAMES GULLETT and MARY BLANTON are:

    1. CLEFFIE GULLETT, b. January 1894, Kentucky, m. THURMAN COCHRAN, son of JEFFERSON DAVIS COCHRAN and LOUISE A. OSBORN.
      Notes: Thurman Cochran was the brother of Loman Cochran, of Martha Cochran, of Vertrice Cochran, of Charles E. Cochran, who married Hazel Cantrell, daughter of Thomas Cantrell and Julia Love, and of Mary Cochran.
    2. LECK GULLETT, b. May 29, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1980, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JENNIE BLAIR.







FLORENCE B. GULLETT, daughter of NANCY ELLEN SALYER and JAMES B. GULLETT, was born November 16, 1880 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 13, 1951 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) HARDEN H. MCKENZIE, son of WILLIAM HENRY MCKENZIE and LOUISA J. HILL, February 23, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born April 26, 1875, died May 8, 1908, and is buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) LARKIN FRANKLIN FYFFE, son of JOHN FYFFE and RHODA RIGSBY, December 10, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in February of 1870 in Kentucky, and died before 1940.

Notes: Harden McKenzie was the brother of Amanda McKenzie, Oliver McKenzie, and Alvira McKenzie. Oliver was Harden's twin and they died on the same day.

Larkin Franklin Fyffe was the brother of Joseph Fyffe.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Fyffe married Roda Riggsby on April 7, 1858 in Morgan County.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Elizabeth Fife Skaggs [spelled "Skags"] died June 7, 1939 in Bowen, Powell County, Kentucky, from high blood pressure and heart trouble. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, Kentucky, her birth date as February 18, 1867, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Francis Skaggs, her place of residence as Bowen, her parents as John Fife (b. Morgan County) and Rhoda Rigsby (b. Lawrence County), and the burial place as Louisa.

According to Kentucky birth records, Harden H. McKenzie was born April 26, 1875 in Johnson County to William McKenzie (b. Virginia) and Louisa J. Hill (b. Morgan County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Larkin Fyffe married Terisey Ferguson on October 2, 1896 in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Florence Gullett (age 19) married Hardy H. McKenzie (b. Johnson County, 2nd marriage, age 25) on February 23, 1901 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lark Franklin Fyffe married Lyza Weaver on March 3, 1907 in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Florence McKenzie (age 29) married L. F. Fyffe (3rd marriage, age 40) on December 10, 1910 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Florence Gullett Fyffe lived from November 16, 1880 to November 13, 1951, and was buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Harden H. McKenzie lived from April 26, 1875 to May 8, 1908, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Florence Gullett Fyffe died November 13, 1951 at home in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from something to do with her bladder. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 16, 1880, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Jim Gullett and Nancy Salyer, the informant as Mrs. Erie Lemaster, and the burial place as McCarty Cemetery in Manila.

According to her obituary, Florence Gullett McKenzie Fyffe (age 70), daughter of the late Jim and Nancy Salyer Gullett, was a prominent Oil Springs, Kentucky, resident. She was born November 16, 1880 in Oil Springs, died November 13, 1951 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in McCarty Cemetery in Manila. In additiin to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Hardy McKenzie, and her 2nd husband, Lark Fyffe. She was survived by 3 sons, Ollie Fyffe (of Red Bush), Wallie Fyffe (Volga), and Charlie Fyffe (Oil Springs); 4 daughters, Mrs. Ella McCarty (Ashland), Mrs. Erie Lemaster (Manilla), Mrs. Cora Cochran (Shelby, Ohio), and Mrs. Deallie Curtis (Elna); 1 brother, Leck Gullett (Oil Springs); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Cleffie Cochran (Oil Springs) and Mrs. Deallie McCarty (Manila). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Florence Gullett Fyffe was born November 16, 1880 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky. Her parents are listed as Nancy E. Salyes and James B. Gullett.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Florence Fyffee [sic] died November 13, 1951 in Johnson County at the age of 70. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 13 of the 1870 census for Precinct 4 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1870), John Fife is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rhoda (born in Kentucky, age 34), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 8), Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 6), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 4), Cambridge (born in Kentucky, age 2), Larkin (born in February of 1870 in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Myram (born in February of 1870 in Kentucky, age 4 months). Larkin and Miram were twins.

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, age 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 1880 census for District 51 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1880), John Fife is listed as the head of the household for house #286, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Rhoda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, age 43), Nancy A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarah E. [Sarah Elizabeth] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Cambridge (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Miram F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Larken F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Lark Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a farmer, born April of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Teareasa (wife, born in September of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 32), John H. (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1), Levina Ferguson (ward, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Isaac Ferguson (ward, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Haden Ferguson (ward, born in Novmeber of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Florence McKinzie is listed as the head of the household for house #26, she's a farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, and she's 28 years old. Also listed are Ellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Era [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), Lark F. Fyffe [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #249, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Florence B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), James O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Delie F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Emma V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), Wallie E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Cora J. McKenzie (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), James B. Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63), Leck (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Edely Cantrell (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 29), Erie McKenzie [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Harvey W. Colvin (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Lark F. Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 39, age 49), James O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Emma R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wallie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Florrence Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #23, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 59 years old. Also listed are Wallie E. (son, single, laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 21), and Charlie C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19).

    The children of FLORENCE GULLETT and HARDY MCKENZIE are:

    1. NANCY ELLEN "ELLA" MCKENZIE, b. June 16, 1903, Kentucky, d. August 28, 1995, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) FOREST MCCARTY, m. (2) JAMES EDWARD MCCARTY.
    2. ERIE MCKENZIE, b. January 14, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1981, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BECKHAM LEMASTER, m. (2) FRANK LEMASTER, m. (3) FRANK BARKER.
    3. CORA JANE MCKENZIE, b. July 29, 1908, Kentucky, d. December 11, 1994, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, buried in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, m. (1) LOMAN LITTLETON COCHRAN, m. (2) WILLIAM W. ROGERS.

    The children of FLORENCE GULLETT and LARK FYFFE are:

    1. OLIVER JAMES FYFFE, b. September 19, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 25, 1990, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARIE HOLBROOK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oliver Fyffe was born September 19, 1911 in Johnson County to Florence Gullett.
      According to his obituary, Ollie J. Fyffe (age 79), son of Lark and Florence Gullett Fyffe, was a retired pipefitter, and a resident of Red Bush, Kentucky. He was born September 9, 1911 in Johnson County, died September 25, 1990, and was buried in Holbrook Cemetery in Red Bush. He was survived by his wife, Marie Holbrook Fyffe; 2 sons, Joe Fyffe (of Vandalia, Ohio) and Charles Fyffe (Bellbrook, Ohio); 1 daughter, Bonnie Cantrell (Lowmansville); 2 brothers, Wallie Fyffe (Red Bush) and Charlie Fyffe (Paintsville); 1 sister, Deelie Pennington (Washington Court House, Ohio); 2 half-sisters, Ella McCarty (Catlettsburg) and Cora Rogers (Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. DELIA F. FYFFE, b. November 25, 1913, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. September 6, 1998, buried in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) CURTIS, m.(2) RONALD PENNINGTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dealie F. Fyffe was born November 25, 1913 in Lawrence County to Florence Gullett.
      According to her obituary, Delia Fyffe Pennington (age 84), daughter of Lark and Florence Gullett Fyffe, was born November 25, 1913 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died September 6, 1998, and was buried in Springlawn Cemetery in Williamsport, Kentucky. She was married to Ronald Pennington. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. EMMA RHODA FYFFE, b. March 1, 1916, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. May 21, 1951, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. JOHN NELSON COLLIER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emma R. Fyffe was born March 1, 1916 in Lawrence County to Florence Gullet.
      According to her death certificate, Emma Rhoda Collier died May 21, 1951 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Terryville, Kentucky, her birth date as March 1, 1916, her marital status as married, her place of residence as Martha, her father's name is blank, her mother's maiden name as Florence Gullett, the informant as John Nelson Collier, and the burial place as Barker Cemetery in Lawrence County.
    4. WALLIE E. FYFFE, b. January 11, 1919, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. September 20, 1998, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OLA M. (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wallie E. Fyffe was born January 11, 1919 in Lawrence County to Florence Gullet.
      According to his obituary, Wallie E. Fyffe (age 79), son of the late Lark and Florence Gullett Fyffe, was a retired state highway employee. He was born January 11, 1919 in Terryville, died September 20, 1998 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Ola M. Fyffe (of Red Bush); 2 sons, Emerson Fyffe (Red Bush) and Gerald Fyffe (Staffordsville); 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 3 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. CHARLES C. FYFFE, b. March 21, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1, 1996, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LURIA CURTIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles C. Fyffe was born March 21, 1921 in Johnson County to Florence Gullette.
      According to his obituary, Charlie Fyffe (age 74), son of Lark and Florence Gullett Fyffe, was a night watchman for the State Highway Department. He was born March 21, 1921 in Johnson County, died January 1, 1996 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in L. D. Holbrook Cemetery in Elna. He was survived by his wife, Luria Curtis Fyffe; 3 sons, Don Fyffe (of Sitka), Charles Fyffe (Flat Gap), and Dewayne Fyffe (Manassas, Virginia); 1 daughter, Betty Jo Welch (Crown City, Ohio); 1 brother, Wallie Fyffe (Red Bush); 1 sister, Dellia Pennington (Washington Court House, Ohio); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







NANCY ELLEN "ELLA" MCKENZIE, daughter of FLORENCE B. GULLETT and HARDEN H. MCKENZIE, was born June 16, 1903 in Kentucky, died August 28, 1995 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married FOREST MCCARTY, son of WILLIAM N. MCCARTY and IDA PENNINGTON. He was born May 29, 1989 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 3, 1972 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) JAMES EDWARD MCCARTY.

Notes: William N. McCarty was the son of David Jessie and Sarah Ann Blanton McCarty.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William McCarty married Ida Penington on December 17, 1887 in Morgan County. According to his death certificate, John Haden McCarty died March 11, 1924 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from a fractured skull. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 23, 1892, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Wm. McCarty (b. Kentucky) and Ida Pennington (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. H. McCarty of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as McCarty Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Forest McCarty (age 22) married Bessie Webb (age 18) on December 21, 1911 in Johnson County.

When Forest McCarty's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born May 29, 1889 in Manila, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes, dark-colored hair, and a wounded left foot and a lame back.

When Forest McCarty's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed in Red Bush, Johnson County, that the person who would always know his name was Mrs. Ella McCarty of Red Bush, and that he was born May 29, 1889 in Johnson County. He was found to be 5 feet 5 inches tall, he weighed 140 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Nancy Ellen McKenzie McCarty lived from June 16, 1903, to August of 1995 [hard to read], and was buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Forest McCarty lived from May 29, 1989 to September 3, 1972, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ella M. McCarty was born June 16, 1903, and died August 28, 1995. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ella M. Mccarty died August 28, 1995 in Greenup County at the age of 92. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Forest McCarty (age 83), son of the late Will and Ida Pennington McCarty, died September 3, 1972 in Elmwood Nursing Home in Catlettsburg following an extended illness, and was buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Ella McKenzie McCarty; 3 sons, Dallas McCarty (of Ashland), Douglas McCarty (Ashland), and James H. McCarty (Flatwoods); 1 half-brother, Espa McCarty (Oil Springs); and 1 half-sister, Irene McCarty (Keaton). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Forest McCarty was born May 29, 1889, and died in September of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Forest Mccarty died September 3, 1972 in Boyd County at the age of 83. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), David J. McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a farmer, born in November of 1843 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in May of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 7 are still living, age 51), William (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in May of 1869 in Kentucky, age 31), Mary E. (daughter, born in October of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Forest McCarty (grandson, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and John H. McCarty (grandson, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), John H. McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lou (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 35), Jessee D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Alea (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Pearley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Forrest McCarty (nephew, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), Forest McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a laborer in some kind of a plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed is Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Forest McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a laborer in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17), Dallas F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months), and Jane Smith (aunt, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 30, age 83).

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1940), Forest McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #333, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he hasa a 6th grade education, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 38), Dallas (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Douglas (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Jimmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Ella McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #31, she's divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 36 years old. Also listed are Dallace McCarty (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), William D. McCarty (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James H. McCarty (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Effie Witten (sister-in-law, widowed, restaurant cook, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 44), and Bertha E. Witten (niece, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of ELLA MCKENZIE and FOREST MCCARTY are:

    1. DALLAS FRANCIS MCCARTY, b. April 7, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 6, 1978, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dallas Mearty was born April 7, 1929 in Johnson County to [no first name] McCarty.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dallas McCarty was born April 7, 1929, and died in April of 1978. 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 Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Dallas McCarty lived from April 7, 1929 to April 6, 1978. He served in the U.S. Army from May 4, 1955 to March 11, 1957.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dallas Mccarty died April 6, 1978 in Boyd County at the age of 48. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
    2. WILLIAM DOUGLAS "PEEWEE" MCCARTY, b. November 1, 1934, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 1998, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William D. McCarty was born November 1, 1934 in Morgan County to Ella McKenzie.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, William D. McCarty was born November 1, 1934, and died March 12, 1998. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, William Douglas McCarty was born November 1, 1933 in Paint Valley, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 12, 1998. His parents are listed as Nancy E. McKenzie and Forest McCarty.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, William Douglas McCarty was born November 1, 1934 in Kentucky, and died March 12, 1998 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 63. His father's surname is listed as McCarty, his mother's maiden name as McKenzie, and he was married at the time of his death.

    The child of ELLA MCKENZIE and JAMES MCCARTY is:

    1. JAMES HAYDEN MCCARTY, b. February 20, 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 15, 2010, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. ETTA JANE CAUDILL, November 23, 1978.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. McCarty was born February 20, 1938 in Morgan County to Ella Fyffe.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, James Hayden McCarty Sr. (age 72), son of the late James E. McCarty and Nancy Ellen McKenzie McCarty, "served his country 8 1/2 years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was a former employee of AK Steel in Ashland, and survived the Great Alaska Earthquake in 1964." He was born February 20, 1938 in Morgan County, died November 15, 2010 at home in Morehead, and was buried in Caudill Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 half-brothers, Dallas Francis McCarty and William Douglas "PeeWee" McCarty. He was survived by his wife, Etta Jane Caudill McCarty, whom he married on November 23, 1978; 3 sons, James H. McCarty Jr. (of Flatwoods, Kentucky), Billy Jay McCarty (Columbus, Ohio), and Michael Todd McCarty (Green Bank, West Virginia); 2 daughters, Kathleen Adams (Ashland, Kentucky) and Suzzana Furnish (Flatwoods); 1 step-son, L. Scott Cassity (Knoxville, Tennessee); his step-mother, Ida Estep McCarty (Albany, Kentucky); 4 half-brothers, Bruce H. McCarty (Burkesville, Kentucky), Chester M. McCarty (Getaway, Ohio), James Edward McCarty Jr. (Tennessee), and David McCarty (Albany); 1 half-sister, Carol Sparks (Albany); 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.







ERIE MCKENZIE, daughter of FLORENCE B. GULLETT and HARDEN H. MCKENZIE, was born January 14, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 2, 1981 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) BECKHAM LEMASTER, son of JAMES MONROE LEMASTER and LAURA BELLE BLANTON, about 1924. He was born June 21, 1901 in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 1, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lemaster Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) FRANK LEMASTER. She married (3) FRANK BARKER, son of WILLIAM L. "WILLIE" BARKER and MISSOURI OSBORNE. He was born December 11, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 30, 1976 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Frank Barker was the brother of Lura L. Barker.

Laura Belle Blanton was the daughter of Sarah Jane McCarty and James Mack Blanton.

The only evidence that Erie McKenzie was with Frank Lemaster is her son Shelvie's obituary. Whether she married Frank or not is uncertain.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James M. Lemaster (age 23) married Laura Blanton (age 15) on May 9, 1891 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Erie McKenzie Barker lived from January 14, 1906 to August 2, 1981, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Frank Barker lived from 1907 to 1976, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that Frank Barker served as a PFC in the U.S. Army during World War II.

According to her obituary, Erie McKenzie Barker (age 75), daughter of Hardy and Florence Fyffe McKenzie, was born January 14, 1906 in Johnson County, died August 2, 1981 at home in Lancaster, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Barker, April 30, 1975 [1976]. She was survived by 3 sons, Robert Lemaster (of Lancaster), Paul Lemaster (Red Bush), and Arlen Lemaster (Ohio); 3 daughters, Evelyn Seff (Villa, Ohio), Beatrice Salyer (New Holland, Ohio), and Imogene King (Staffordsville); 3 sisters, Ella McCarty (Oil Springs), Cora Rogers (Morehead), and Della Pennington (Washington Court House, Ohio); 3 half-brothers, Wallie Fyffe (Red Bush), Charley Fyffe (Red Bush), and Ollie Fyffe (Red Bush); 41 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Beckham Lemaster, son of James Monroe and Laura Belle Blanton Lemaster, lived from 1901 to 1930, and was buried in Lemaster Cemetery in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Beckham Lemaster died July 1, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky, from a gun shot. It was ruled that he accidentally shot himself. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Win, Kentucky, his birth date as June 21, 1901, his marital status as married, his wife as Erie Lemaster, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James M. Lemaster (b. Johnson County) and Laura Bell Lemaster (b. Johnson County), the informant as Heallie Lemaster of Win, and the burial place as Lemaster Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beckham Jemaster died July 1, 1930 in Johnson County at the age of 29.

According to his obituary, Frank Barker (age 68), son of Willie and Missouri Osborne Barker, was born December 11, 1907 in Johnson County, died April 30, 1976 at home in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in Highland Regional Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Erie McKenzie Barker; 3 step-sons, Arland Lemaster (of Xenia, Ohio), Bobby Joe Lemaster (Circleville, Ohio), and Paul Lemaster (Volga); 3 step-daughters, Evalene Lemaster (Vermilla, Ohio), Emma Jean King (Staffordsville), and Beatrice Salyers (New Holland, Ohio); 2 brothers, Millard Barker (Mine Fork) and Johnny Barker (Fuget); 4 sisters, Lura Estepp (Franklin, Ohio), Reilda Tackett (Paintsville), Lexy Rose (Urbana, Ohio), and Carla Greene (Lowmansville); and 37 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Frank Barker was born December 11, 1907, and died in April of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Barker died April 30, 1976 in Johnson County at the age of 68. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 29 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), James M. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Laura B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 34), Mersie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Holly (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), George D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lilla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Beckham (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hasten [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Bula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Junie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), William H. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Masura E. [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 35), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lura L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Samantha Osborn (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 61), Clara Barker (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Cora E. Barker (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), James M. Lemaster 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 a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Laura B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Lilette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Beckham (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Haston (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Sarah M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Murley M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Eueul H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), William L. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Milard (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), and Rilda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 0 months).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Beckham Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Erie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 23), Ireland (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Eveleine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Erie Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #26, she's a new worker, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 35 years old. Also listed are Emmigine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Bobbie Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). Erie's 3rd husband, Frank Barker, is in house #20.

On pages 27 & 28 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30 & May 2, 1940), Proctor Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #218, he's a merchant with a general store, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Asa Clarence Vanhoose (son, married, truck driver doing general haulings, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 7th grade education, age 29), Cynthia Vanhoose (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22), Mary Magdalene Vanhoose (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Phillis Rae (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Arlin LeMaster (lodger, farm hand, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 15).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Laura Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #89, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 64 years old. Also listed are Mae (daughter, single, common school teacher, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 2 years of college, age 27), Emerel (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 21), and Evelene Lemaster (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 12).

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), William Edward Frazier is listed as the head of the household for house #369, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, no formal education, age 64), Paul Lemaster (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 11), and Walter Lemaster (grandson, born in Ohio, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 9).

On pages 2 & 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3 & 5, 1940), Willie L. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 76 years old. Also listed are Missouri (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 57), Frank (son, single, laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 33), Rilda (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Nellie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 25), and Pattie Barker (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of ERIE MCKENZIE and BECKHAM LEMASTER are:

    1. ARLIN LEMASTER, b. March 15, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1987, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ireland Lemaster was born March 15, 1925 in Johnson County to Erie McKenzie.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Arlin Lemaster was born March 15, 1925, and died in April of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Arlin Lemaster was born about 1925 in Kentucky, and died April 2, 1987 in Greene County at the age of 62. He was married and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of his death.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Arlin Lemaster lived from March 15, 1925 to April 2, 1987. He served in the U.S. Navy from April 12, 1944 to May 16, 1946.
    2. EVELYN LEMASTER, b. September 13, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 23, 2013, Vermilion, Ohio, buried in Vermilion, Ohio, m. GILBERT EUGENE SETH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Evelyn Lemaster was born September 13, 1927 in Johnson County to Erie McKenzie.
      According to her obituary found online, Evelyn Lemaster Seth (age 85), daughter of the late Beckham and Erie McKenzie Lemaster, was a resident of Vermilion, Ohio. She was born September 13, 1927 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 23, 2013 in Mill Manor Nursing Home, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Vermilion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Arlen Lemaster and Paul "Junior" Lemaster; and 2 grandsons, Jason Seth and Jonathon Seth. She was survived by her husband of 66 years, Gilbert Eugene Seth; 3 sons, Charles Michael Seth (Vermilion), Richard Leon (Chantorn) Seth (Vermilion), and Anthony Wayne Seth (Lubbock, Texas); 1 daughter, Susann (Tim) Ray (South Amherst); 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Evelyn Seth was born September 13, 1927, and died April 23, 2013. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.
    3. PAUL JUNIOR LEMASTER, b. September 24, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1990, buried in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GLADYS KEATON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul J. Lemaster was born September 24, 1929 in Johnson County to Erie McKinzie.
      According to his obituary, Paul Lemaster Jr. (age 60), son of Beckem Lemaster and Erie McKenzie Lemaster Barker, was a retired truck driver and farmer. He was born September 24, 1929 in Johnson County, died in January of 1990, and was buried in Lemaster Cemetery in Win. He was survived by his wife, Gladys Keaton Lemaster; 3 sons, Robert Lemaster (of Dayton, Ohio), Donald Paul Lemaster (Martha, Kentucky), and James Sanford Lemaster (Piketon, Ohio); 4 daughters, Linda Carol Burchett (Springfield, Ohio), Mary Louise Fyffe (Flat Gap), Erie Frances Lemaster (Martha), and Brenda Gale Hamilton (Wittensville); 1 brother, Bobby Joe Lemaster (Lancaster, Ohio); 3 sisters, Evalena Seyh [sic] (Vermillion, Ohio), Emogene King (Staffordsville), and Beatrice Salyers (New Holland, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; and 5 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of ERIE MCKENZIE and (unknown) are:

    1. EMMA JEAN LEMASTER, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) KING.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emma G. Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Erie Lemaster.
    2. BEATRICE LEMASTER, b. 1934, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SALYER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nancy McKenzie was born in 1934 in Johnson County to Erie McKenzie.
    3. BOBBIE JOE LEMASTER, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobby Joe Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Erie McKenzie.

    The child of ERIE MCKENZIE and FRANK LEMASTER is:

    1. SHELVIE GENE LEMASTER, b. March 8, 1941, d. October 31, 1972, Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SALLY BELLAR, daughter of DALLAS BELLAR and MENEDA HATFIELD. She was b. January 10, 1943, New Holland, Ohio, d. May 16, 2002, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Shelvie Gene Lemaster (age 31), son of Erie Lemaster Barker and the late Frank Lemaster, was a truck driver for Adams Construction Company, and a resident of Flat Gap, Kentucky. He died October 31, 1972 as the result of a truck wreck south of Wayland, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Sally Bellar Lemaster; 3 sons, Frankie Eugene Lemaster, Danny Ray Lemaster, and Roy Allen Lemaster (all at home); 1 daughter, Martha Sue Lemaster (at home); 3 brothers, Bobby Joe Lemaster (Circleville, Ohio), Paul Lemaster (Flat Gap), and Arlen Lemaster (Fairborn, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Emma Jean King (Staffordsville), Beatrice Salyers (New Holland, Ohio), and Evaline Seith (Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Shelvie Lemaster was born March 8, 1941, and died in October of 1972. He received his Social Security card in 1957 in Kentucky.
      According to her obituary, Sally Bellar Lemaster Litteral (age 59), daughter of Dallas and Meneda Hatfield Bellar, was born January 10, 1943 in New Holland, Ohio, died May 16, 2002 in Sparks Regional Memorial in Clarksville, Arkansas, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelvie Lemaster. She was survived by 3 sons, Frank Lemaster (of Knoxville, Arkansas), Roy Lemaster (Knoxville), and Danny Lemaster (Clarksville, Arkansas); 1 daughter, Martha Killough (London, Arkansas); 13 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







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