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CORA A. CANTRELL, daughter of MOSES CANTRELL and AMANDA PENNINGTON CURTIS, was born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, died in 1969 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bill Elam Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married (1) JOE RATLIFF. He was born about 1866 in Kentucky. She married (2) JAMES A HUTCHINSON. He was born about 1861 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Cora Hutchinson lived from 1883 to 1969, and was buried in Bill Elam Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cora A. Hutchinson was born February 4, 1883, and died December 15, 1969. She received his Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cora A. Hutchinson died October 20, 1969 in Rowan County at the age of 86. She was living in Elliott County at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 14, 1910), Joe Ratlif is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Cora A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 28), Sarrah C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Hansy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Johney (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), James A. Hutchinson is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 48), Hager Ratliff (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age, and Willie Ratliff (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of CORA CANTRELL and JOE RATLIFF are:

    1. SARAH SYLVANIA "SYLVANIA" RATLIFF, b. December 18, 1907, Kentucky, d. December 5, 1978, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Lucile, Elliott County, Kentucky, m. (1) OSCAR RIGGSBY, m. (2) (unknown first name) KEATON.
    2. HAGER B. RATLIFF, b. November 22, 1916, Pike County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1986, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Hager B. Ratliff was born January 22, 1914 in Pike County to Cora Cantrill. According to another, H. B. Ratliff was born January 21, 1915 in Pike County to Cora Cantrell. According to a 3rd, Hagan B. Ratliff was born January 22, 1915 in Pike County to Cora Cantrill.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hager Ratliff was born November 22, 1915, and died in April of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hager B. Ratliff was born about 1916 in Kentucky, and died April 9, 1986 in a long-term care facility in Xenia, Greene County, at the age of 70. He widowed and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of his death.
    3. WILLIAM F. RATLIFF, b. January 21, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, William F. Ratliff was born January 21, 1919 in Morgan County to Cora Cantrell.







SARAH SYLVANIA "SYLVANIA" RATLIFF, daughter of CORA A. CANTRELL and JOE RATLIFF, was born December 18, 1907 in Kentucky, died December 5, 1978 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Gilliam Cemetery in Lucile, Elliott County, Kentucky. She married (1) OSCAR RIGGSBY, son of ANDREW D. RIGGSBY and MISSOURI HUTCHINSON, about 1927. He was born August 11, 1902 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died December 1, 1943 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Gilliam Cemetery in Lucile, Elliott County, Kentucky. She married (2) (unknown first name) KEATON.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, W. M. Prince married Missouri Hitchinson on August 5, 1896 in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, A. D. Riggsby married Missouri Prince on November 3, 1901 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Sylvania Rigsby Keaton and Oscar Rigsby were both buried in Gilliam Cemetery in Elliott County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sylvania Keaton was born December 18, 1907, and died in December of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah S. Keaton died December 5, 1978 in Morgan County at the age of 71. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Oscar Rigsby died December 1, 1943 in Grayson, Elliott County [Carter County], Kentucky, from chronic interstitial nephritis and chronic valvular heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as August 11, 1901, his marital status as married, his wife as Sylvania Rigsby (age 40), his usual place of residence as Lucile, Elliott County, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Andrew Rigsby (b. Morgan County) and Missouri Hutchinson (b. Morgan County), the informant as Sylvania Rigsby of Lucile, and the burial place as Lucile.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Oscar Rigsby died December 1, 1943 in Carter County at the age of 40. He was living in Elliott County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1910), Andrew D. Rigby is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Misoura A. [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 32), Osker (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Clara E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Clay W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months), Miniehell Prince [Minniehell Prince - hard to read] (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Elizabeth Prince [hard to read] (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 7, 1920), Andrew Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Missouri (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Minnie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Oscar (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Clay Wade (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 103-3 (Morehead) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Oscar Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #247, he's a team driver, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Sylvania (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 23), Clyde E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Missouri (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1940 census for District 32-2 in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 8 & 9, 1940), Oscar Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Elliott County in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Cylvania (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Clyde Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Missouri Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Rocoe Thomas [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of SYLVANIA RATLIFF and OSCAR RIGGSBY are:

    1. CLYDE EDWARD RIGGSBY, b. February 14, 1928, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. February 24, 2002, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clide E. Riggsby was born February 14, 1928 in Rowan County to Sylvana Ratlaf.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clyde Riggsby was born February 14, 1928, and died February 24, 2002. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Clyde Edward Riggsby was born February 14, 1928 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, and died February 24, 2002. His parents are listed as Sylvania Ratcliff and Oscar Riggsby.
    2. MISSOURI ALICE RIGGSBY, b. February 10, 1930, Clearfield, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. November 7, 1993, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) HERRINGTON, m. (2) (unknown first name) HENRY, m. (3) (unknown first name) HERRINGTON, m. (4) (unknown first name) FERRELL, m. (5) (unknown first name) SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Missouri A. Riggsby was born February 10, 1930 in Rowan County to Sylvania Ratcliff.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Missouri A. Smith was born February 10, 1930, and died November 7, 1993. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Missouri Alice Riggsby Herrington Henry Ferrell Smith was born February 10, 1931 in Clearfield, Kentucky, and died November 7, 1993. Her name was listed as Alice Riggsby Herrington in November of 1948, as Missouri Alice Henry in September of 1952, as Alice Missouri Herrington in October of 1952, as Alice M. Ferrell in September of 1964, as Missouri Alice Smith on December 15, 1975, and her parents as Sarah S. Ratliff and Oscar Rigsby.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Missouri A. Riggsby A. Smith was born February 10, 1930 in Kentucky, and died November 7, 1993 in a long-term care facility in Dayton, Montgomery County at the age of 63. Her father's surname is listed as Riggsby, her mother's maiden name was Rattliff, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    3. VIRGINIA RIGGSBY, b. 1934, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia Riggsby was born in Elliott County to Sylvania Ratliff.
    4. ROSCOE THOMAS RIGGSBY, b. January 3, 1936, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. April 25, 2014, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roscoe Riggsby was born January 3, 1936 in Elliott County to Sylvania Ratliff.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, "Roscoe Riggsby of West Liberty, KY., passed away Friday April 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1936, at Sandy Hook, KY., son of the late Oscar and Sarah Ratliff Riggsby. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014, at the Potter Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Riggsby Cemetery, Brown Lane, West Liberty, KY."







FLORA B. CANTRELL, daughter of MOSES CANTRELL and AMANDA PENNINGTON CURTIS, was born in August of 1888 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died June 8, 1858 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bill Elam Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married (1) ELISHA BURKS, son of JOHN BURKS and VIRGINIA SMITH, December 8, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born July 5, 1886 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died February 17, 1921 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married (2) CHARLES G. OLIVER. He was born about 1856 in Kentucky, and died before 1940.

Notes: Bill Elam Cemetery is also known as Spaws Creek Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Burk married Virginia Smith on July 6, 1876 in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Flora Cantrill (single, b. Morgan County, resident of Elamton, Kentucky, age 26), daughter of Moses and Manda Curtis Cantrill, married Elisha Burks (widowed, b. Morgan County, resident of Elamton, age 29), son of John and Virginia Smith Burks, on December 8, 1915 in Morgan County.

When Elisha Burks' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a laborer for Lenox Saw Mill Company in Lenox, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born July 5, 1887 in Morgan County. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Flora Cantrell Oliver died June 8, 1958 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, from a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as 1879, her age as 79, her marital status as widowed, her usual place of residence as West Liberty, her parents as Mose Cantrell and Amanda Pennington, the informant as Ollie Cantrell, and the burial place as Spaws Creek Cemetery in West Liberty.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flora Oliver died June 8, 1858 in Morgan County at the age of 79. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Elisha Burks died February 17, 1921 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 5, 1886, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Burks (b. Kentucky) and Virginia Smith (b. Kentucky), the informant as Flora Burks of Elamton, Kentucky, and the burial place as Jeptha, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elisha Burks died February 17, 1921 in Morgan County at the age of 35.

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), John Burks is listed as the head of the household for house #248, he's a farmer, born in October of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Virinia (wife in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, married for 24 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 40), Mary (daughter, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Elisha (son, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Delpha (daughter, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11), Elijah (son, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Elvina (daughter, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Louisa A. (daughter, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), L. A. Burks is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Oakley (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 32-4 (Elliott) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Charles G. Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Flora B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 40), and Oakley Burks (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 88-3 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Flora Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #260, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has no formal education, and she's 52 years old. Also listed is Oakley Burks (son, single, carpenter, born in Kentucky, he's living the same house that he was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 22).

    The children of FLORA CANTRELL and ELISHA BURKS are:

    1. OAKLEY BURKS, b. 1917, Kentucky.
    2. WILLIAM HASCAL BURKS, b. November 30, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 10, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, William Hascal Burks died December 10, 1918 in Morgan County, Kentucky, from influenza with no doctor present. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as November 30, 1918, his parents as Elisha Burks (b. Morgan County) and Flora Cantrell (b. Morgan County), the informant as Elisha Burks of Elk Fork, and the burial place as A. J. Skaggs Graveyard.
    3. CLARENCE E. BURKS, b. November 18, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence E. Burks was born November 18, 1919 in Morgan County to Clarra Cantrell.







WILLIAM THOMAS CANTRELL, son of MOSES CANTRELL and AMANDA PENNINGTON CURTIS, was born May 15, 1892 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died before 1930. He married RINDA LAURA "LAURA" HARPER, daughter of JAMES HARVEY HARPER and MIRANDA LINDY VANCE, November 23, 1919 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born November 30, 1886 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 10, 1943 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and buried in Bill Elam Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Bill Elam Cemetery is also known as Spaws Creek Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James H. Harper married Miranda L. Vance on October 11, 1881 in Morgan County.

According to his death certificate, James Harvey Harper died December 14, 1934 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, from valvular heart trouble. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birth date as May 26, 1860, his marital status as married, his wife as Rinda Harper, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Lenza Harper (b. Virginia) and Lydia Hickman (b. Virginia), the informant as Earl Harper of West Liberty, and the burial place as Spaws Creek Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William Thomas Cantrill married a Laura Harder on November 23, 1919 in Morgan County.

When William T. Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, single, and that he was born May 15, 1892 in Morgan County. He was found to be short and stout, and he had dark brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Laurie Cantrell was buried in Bill Elam Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Laura Harper Cantrell died April 10, 1943 in Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, from bronchopneumonia and "Pre-Senile Psychosis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, Kentucky, her birth date as November 30, 1886, her marital status as widowed, her mother as Rinda Vance Harper (b. Morgan County), the informant as hospital records, and the burial place as Lenox, Kentucky.

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 74 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), James H. Harper is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in May of 1860 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 18 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Randa L. (wife, born in March of 1865 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 35), Rinda Laura (daughter, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Earl (son, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 148 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), J. H. Harper is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 28 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Lindy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 3 are still living, age 45), Laura (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Everate (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Roxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Lacy Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), James H. Harper is lislted as the head of the household for house #243, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Rinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 54), and Roxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 88-16 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Harve Harper is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 21, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Lindy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 65), Laura Cantrill (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), and Mary E. Hurley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 88-18 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Laura Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #134, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 6th grade education, and she's 53 years old. Also listed is Mary E. Hurley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16).







FOREST CANTRELL, son of MOSES CANTRELL and AMANDA PENNINGTON, was born September 10, 1901 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, died June 7, 1987 in Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois, and is buried in Bement Cemetery in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois. He married GRACE BELL VANCE, daughter of DAVID A. VANCE and MARY ALICE COTTLE, March 13, 1924 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in 1904, died February 18, 1971, and is buried in Bement Cemetery in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, D. A. Vance married Mary Allice Cottle on February 2, 1892 in Morgan County.

According to Illinois death recort transcripts Mary Alice Cottle Vance was born September 19, 1873 in West Liberty, Kentucky, died September 27, 1928 in Sanganon, Pratt County, at the age of 55, and was buried in Monticello, Pratt County. She was a resident of White Heath, Illinois, her parents are listed as Uriah Cottle (b. Kentucky) and Susanna Johnston [Susanna Johnson] (b. Kentucky), and her husband as David Vance.

According to Kentucky birth records, Farest Cantrell [sic] was born September 10, 1901 in Morgan County to Moses Cantrell (b. Morgan County) and Manda Penington (b. Morgan County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Forest Cantrell married Grace B. Vance on March 13, 1924 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Forest Cantrell lived from 1900 to 1987, and was buried in Bement Cemetery in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, and that Grace B. Cantrell lived from 1904 to 1971, and was buried in the same cemetery.

His obituary, found on findagrave.com:

     Forest Cantrell, 86, of Bement, died 8:25 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 1987 at Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello.
     Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Roux-Wright Funeral Home, Bement, with Rev. Russell Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Bement Cemetery.
     Mr. Cantrell was born Sept. 22, 1900 in West Liberty, Ky., son of Mose and Amanda Curtis Cantrell. He married Grace Vance March 13, 1923 in West Liberty, Ky. She died February 18, 1971.
     Survivors include one son, James Cantrell of Bement; four daughters, Bessie Tieman, Wilma Tieman and Lois Cahill, all of Bement, and Marian Mulvaney of Windsor; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters.
     Mr. Cantrell was a retired truck driver and farmer. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Monticello.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Forest Cantrell was born September 22, 1900, and died in June of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and his last place of residence was in Bemant, Piatt County, Illinois.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 152 (Monticello Township) in Piatt County, lllinois (dated May 10, 1910), David A. Vance is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 37), Kelly C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rollie C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Fannie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Addie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Bessie I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gracie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Winfred W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 197 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 8, 1920), Dave A. Vance is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Kelly C. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Rollie C. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Fannie A. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Addie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Bessie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gracie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Winfred W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Anna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 10-26 (Colfax Township) in Champaign County, Illinois (dated April 7, 1930), Forest Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Wilma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), and Marion (daughter, born in Illinois, age 10 months).

On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 74-1 (Bement) in Piatt County, lllinois (dated April 24, 1940), Forest Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #352, he's a laborer doing road constuction, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County, Kentucky, in 1935, he as a 4th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 35), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Wilma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Marion (daughter, born in Illinois, age 10), James (son, born in Illinois, age 8), and Lois (daughter, born in Illinois, age 3).

    The children of FOREST CANTRELL and GRACE VANCE are:

    1. BESSIE M. CANTRELL, b. January 18, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) TIEMAN, m. (2) (unknown first name) BURTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bessie M. Cantrell was born January 18, 1925 in Morgan County to Grace Vance.
    2. WILMA I. CANTRELL, May 1, 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 14, 2014, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois, m. LEWIS W. TIEMAN, December 20, 1944.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilma I. Cantrell was born May 1, 1927 in Morgan County to Gracie Vance.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Wilma I. Tieman lived from May 1, 1927 to August 14, 2014, and was buried in Bement Cemetery in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, and that Lewis W. Tieman lived from February 5, 1923 to September 25, 2014, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to her obituary found online, Wilma I. Tieman (age 87), daughter of Forest and Grace Vance Cantrell, was born May 1, 1927 in West Liberty, Kentucky, died August 14, 2014 in Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, and was buried in Bement Township Cemetery in Bement. She was preceded in death by 1 brother, James Cantrell. She was survived by her husband, Lewis W. Tieman, whom she married December 20, 1944; 1 son, Lewis (Connie) Tieman Jr. (of Springville, Tennessee); 3 daughters, Brenda (Lloyd) Durbin (Bement)Linda (David Yantis) Cody (Findlay), and Patricia (Charlie) Cook (Bement); 3 sisters, Marion Mulvaney (Mattoon), Lois Cahill (Monticello), and Bessie Burton (Bement); 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
    3. MARIAN CANTRELL, b. 1929, Illinois, m. (unknown first name) MULVANEY.
    4. JAMES CANTRELL, b. June 7, 1931, Champaign County, Illinois, d. January 9, 2011, Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, buried in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois, m. ALINE BOWLIN, February 26, 1967. She d. March 10, 1986.
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, James E. Cantrell (age 79), son of the late Forest and Grace Bell Cantrell, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was born June 7, 1931 in Champaign County, and died January 9, 2011 at home in Bement. In addition to his parents, he married Aline Bowlin on February 26, 1967, and she died March 10, 1986. He was also preceded in death by 1 step-son; and 1 step-daughter. He was survived by 2 sons, James Cantrell (of Houston, Texas) and Edward Cantrell (Houston); 5 daughters, Debra Keller (Houston), Nancy Ball (Liberty, Texas), Sandy Hite (Humboldt, Texas), Amy Cantrell (Bement), and Rita Shaw (Bement); 1 step-son, Kenneth Marshall (Dothan, Alabama); 4 sisters, Bessie Burton (Bement), Wilma Tieman (Bement), Marian Mulvaney (Mattoon), and Lois Cahill (Monticello); several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
    5. LOIS M. CANTRELL, b. 1937, Illinois, m. WILLIAM DANIEL CAHILL, son of JOSEPH V. CAHILL and LENA F. TABAKA, March 19, 1960, Bement, Illinois. He was b. November 22, 1923, Ivesdale, Champaign County, Illinois, d. July 13, 2013, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, buried in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois.
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, William D. Cahill (age 89), son of the late Joseph V. and Lena F. Tabaka Cahill, served in France in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a resident of Monticello, Illinois. He was born November 22, 1923 in Ivesdale, and died July 13, 2013 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was survived by his wife, Lois M. Cantrell, whom he married March 19, 1960 in Bement; 2 sons, William Daniel Cahill Jr. and John (Stephanie) Cahill); 2 daughters, Janet Olson and Julia (Brian) Becker; 1 brother, Richard Cahill; 1 sister, Mary Ann Weakley; and 4 grandchildren, Matt Cahill, Greg Cahill, Brendin Becker, and Brianna Becker.







THOMAS FRANKLIN "FRANK" CANTRELL, son of JOHN CANTRELL and SARAH WEBB, was born about 1860 in Kentucky. He married (1) MARY M. LYONS, daughter of AMOS LYONS and LYDIA SKAGGS, October 9, 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in March of 1866 in Kentucky. He married (2) EMILY JOSEPHINE MCDOWELL, daughter of WILLIAM MCDOWELL and SARILDA E. GRIFFITH, about 1900. She was born in August of 1882 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Mary M. Lyons was the sister of Clayborn Lyons.

There was a Mary Cantrell who was buried in Ferguson Cemetery near Cindas Creek in Morgan County (found on bobbystuff.com). This is the same cemetery that Mary Lyons Cantrell's father, Amos, was buried in. Mary's headstone is very basic, with no dates enscribed.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Amos Lyons married Lydda Scaggs on November 1, 1860 in Lawrence County.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Miriam A. Lyons was born in August of 1861 in Johnson County to Amos Lyons (b. Johnson County) and Lydia Skaggs (b. Lawrence County).

According to his obituary, Manford Lyons (age 78), son of Amos and Lydia Skaggs Lyons, was a resident of Red Bush, Kentucky, He was born July 3, 1871 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died June 25, 1950 in a local hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. He waqs survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Lizzie Stapleton (of Red Bush). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Elizabeth Lyons Stapleton (age 95), daughter of the late Amos and Lida Skaggs Lyons, was a resident of Staffordsville, Kentucky. She was born September 6, 1878 in Johnson County, died January 23, 1974 in a local hospital, and was buried in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville, Kentucky. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William McDowell married Syrilda Griffith on October 2, 1880 in Lawrence County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Thomas F. Cantrill (age 24) married Mary M. Lyons (age 18) on October 9, 1884 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, there was an unnamed baby girl who was stillborn on May 16, 1922 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Frank Cantrill (b. Johnson County) and Emily J. McDowell (b. Lawrence County), and the burial place as Edwards Cemetery.

On page 13 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 5, 1870), Amos Lyons is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 33), Mary Ann (born in Kentucky, age 9), Claibourn (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Greenville (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 28 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), Ames Lyons is listed as the head of the household for house #234, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 43), Alifair (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Claborn (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Marry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mandford (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Milley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 61 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Thomas F. Cantrel is listed as the head of the household for house #412, he's a farm laborer, born in September of 1859 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 15 years, and he's 41 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 34), Artera (daughter, born in July of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), and unnamed Cantrel (son, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 71 (Blaine) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), William McDowell is listed as the head of the household for house #165, he's a farmer, born in December of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Sarilda E. (wife, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 34), Emily J. (daughter, born in August of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Oley E. (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Mary A. (daughter, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Birdie E. (daughter, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Gracie L. (daughter, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Henry S. (son, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Matie M. (daughter, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 100 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 5 & 6, 1900), Frank Cantrell is listed as head of the household for house #96, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 26), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Proctor (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Ottie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 134 (Cherokee) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Thomas F. Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Emley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Aurther (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Proctor (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ottie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Van (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and Maud (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    The children of FRANK CANTRELL and MARY LYONS are:

    1. ARTERA "TERE" CANTRELL, b. July 28 1885, Kentucky, d. September 5, 1982, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) JASPER KELLY, m. (2) HENRY DANIEL PIESKE.
    2. ARTHUR CANTRELL, b. March 2, 1900, Kentucky, d. May 1972, Baltimore, Maryland, buried in Baltimore, Maryland, m. (1) LONORA M. "NORA" BERRY, m. (2) HAZEL I. FONTS.

    The children of FRANK CANTRELL and EMILY MCDOWELL are:

    1. HUBERT CANTRELL, b. June 15, 1901, Kentucky, d. January 14, 1980, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, buried in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio, m. NANCY JAMES BERRY.
    2. PROCTOR CANTRELL, b. June 19, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1933, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. REBECCA BARKER.
    3. OTTIE CANTRELL, b. April 11, 1909, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1927, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Ottie Cantrill died July 9, 1927 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from valvular heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, his birth date as April 11, 1909, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Frank Cantrill (b. Johnson County) and Josie McDowell (b. Lawrence County), the informant as T. F. Cantrill of Blaine, Kentucky, and the burial place as C. A. Rice farm.
    4. MOLLIE CANTRELL, b. February 11, 1911, Barnrock, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1998, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ALLEN T. "SCASE" GRIFFITH.
    5. PEARL CANTRELL, b. October 29, 1913, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. October 29, 1913, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pearl Cantrill was born October 20, 1913 in Lawrence County to Josephine McDowell.
      According to her death certificate, Pearl Cantrill died October 20, 1913 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from congenital atelectasis, after living for 5 hours. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 20, 1913, her parents as Frank Cantrill (b. Kentucky) and Josephine McDowell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Frank Cantrell of Blaine, and the burial place as Lawrence County.
    6. VIRGIL CANTRELL, b. December 5, 1914, Cherokee, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. December 5, 1914, Cherokee, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgil Cantrill was born December 5, 1914 in Lawrence County to Josephine McDoll.
      According to his death certificate, Virgil Cantrill died December 5, 1914 in Cherokee, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from atalectasis of the lungs. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 5, 1914, his parents as Frank Cantrill (b. Kentucky) and Josephie McDowell (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Frank Cantrill of Blaine, Kentucky.
    7. VAN CANTRELL, b. September 13, 1916, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1921, Swetnam, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Van Cantrill was born September 13, 1916 in Lawrence County to Jose McDowell.
      According to his death certificate, Van Cantrill died November 4, 1921 in Swetnam, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 13, 1916, his parents as Frank Cantrill (b. Kentucky) and Josephine McDowel (b. Kentucky), the informant as Frank Cantrill of Blain, Kentucky, and the burial place as Edwards Cemetery.
    8. MAUDIE CANTRELL, b. June 20, 1919, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 1992, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Barn Rock, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) NOAH PERRY, m. (2) (unknown first name) MILLER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maud Cantrill was born June 20, 1919 in Lawrence County to Jocie McDowel.
      According to her obituary, Maudie Cantrell Perry Miller (age 72), daughter of Frank Cantrell and Josie McDowell Cantrell, was a cook for th Johnson County Senior Citizens Program. She was born June 20, 1919 in Johnson County, died March 12, 1992 in Humana Hospital in Louisa, and was buried in Scaggstown Cemetery in Barn Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Perry. She was survived by 1 son, Curtis Perry (of Blaine, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Quida Wright (Stambaugh); 1 sister, Millie Griffith [sic] (Louisa); 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maudie Miller was born June 20, 1919, and died March 12, 1992. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Maudie Cantrell Perry Miller was born June 21, 1918 in Blaine, Kentucky, and died March 12, 1992. Her name was listed as Maudie Cantrell Perry in February of 1953, as Maudie Perry Miller on July 15, 1983, and her parents are listed as Frank Cantrell and Josie McDowell.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Maudie C. Miller died March 13, 1992 in Lawrence County at the age of 72. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.







ARTERA "TERE" CANTRELL, daughter of THOMAS FRANKLIN "FRANK" CANTRELL and MARY M. LYONS, was born July 28 1885 in Kentucky, died September 5, 1982 in Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. She married (1) JASPER KELLY, son of WALLACE KELLY and CYNTHIA E. BAILEY, in 1901 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married (2) HENRY DANIEL PIESKE, son of CHARLES PIESKE and MINA (unknown last name). He was born January 25, 1889 in Germantown, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, died January 10, 1966 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Minnesota birth record transcripts, Henry Daniel Pieske was born January 25, 1889 in Germantown, Cottonwood County, to Charles and Mina Pieske.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Wallace Kelly (age 27) married Cynthia Bailey (age 19) on April 30, 1874 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, R. T. Cantrill married Jasper Kelley in 1901 in Lawrence County.

When Jasper Kelley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a car repairer for N & W Railroad in Portsmouth, that his closest relative was his wife, Terre Kelley in Portsmouth, and that he was born February 10, 1873. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to an online listing of people buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, Tere Pieske lived from July 28, 1885 to September 5, 1982, and Henry D. Pieske lived from January 25, 1889 to January 10, 1966. They share a headstone.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Tera Cantrell Kelly Pieske was born July 28, 1885 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Her name was listed as Tere Kelly in June of 1943, as Tere Kelly Pieske on February 2, 1978, and her parents are listed as Thomas F. Cantrell and Polly M. Lyons.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Tere Pieski was born about 1885 in Kentucky, and died September 5, 1982 at home in Scioto County at the age of 97. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Henry D. Pieske was born about 1890, and died January 10, 1966 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 76. He was married and living in Portsmouth at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Walas Kelly is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Scintha E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Clarinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jasper (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Catharine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 77 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1900), Wallace Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #526, he's a farmer, born in September of 1858 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 26 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Cynthia E. (wife, born in September of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 8 are still living, age 46), Jasper (son, single, farmer, born in February of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), Mary M. (daughter, born in May of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Virgie (daughter, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 7), Joel (son, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Arzona [Arizona] (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), and William W. (son, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 6 (Harmony Township) in Clark County, Ohio (dated April 23, 1910), Jasper Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Tere (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 25), Lizzie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Lexie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 157 (Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), Jasper Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #266, he's a fireman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Alonzo Skaggs (brother-in-law, married, laborer in the railroad yards, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Zona Skagg [Arizona Kelly] (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), and Lowell Skaggs (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 73-40 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Tere Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #119, she's a seamstress, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Maxie Wright (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 27), Ivery Wright (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Ivel Wright (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Arvel Wright (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), Lexie Whiteside (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), and Juanita Whiteside (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 61 of the 1930 census for District 73-39 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 28, 1930), Jasper Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #579, he repairs cars in the railroad yard, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 45 years old. He's living by himself.

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 73-58 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 10, 1940), R. Tere Kelly is listed as the head of the household for house #177, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are Ivery Wright (grandson, single, truck driver in a CCC camp, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, age 20), Henry Pieske (lodger, widowed, car repairer for the steam railroad, born in Minnesota, 5th grade education, age 51), and Viola Allen (servant, separated, born in Kentucky, age 23).

    The children of TERE CANTRELL and JASPER KELLY are:

    1. ELIZABETH MAXIE "MAXIE" KELLY, b. 1903, Kentucky, m. VAN WILLIAM WRIGHT.
    2. LEXIE MAE KELLY, b. May 12, 1909, Kentucky, d. May 15, 1977, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) HENRY GORDON WHITESIDE, m. (2) RALPH MAYNARD.







ELIZABETH MAXIE "MAXIE" KELLY, daughter of ARTERA "TERE" CANTRELL and JASPER KELLY, was born about 1903 in Kentucky. She married VAN WILLIAM WRIGHT, about 1919. He was born about 1899 in Kentucky.

Notes: On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 157 (Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 9, 1920), Van Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #246, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listeda are Maxie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Ivory (son, born in Kentucky, 0 months).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 73-40 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Tere Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #119, she's a seamstress, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Maxie Wright (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 27), Ivery Wright (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Ivel Wright (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Arvel Wright (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), Lexie Whiteside (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), and Juanita Whiteside (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 73-58 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 10, 1940), R. Tere Kelly is listed as the head of the household for house #177, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are Ivery Wright (grandson, single, truck driver in a CCC camp, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, age 20), Henry Pieske (lodger, widowed, car repairer for the steam railroad, born in Minnesota, 5th grade education, age 51), and Viola Allen (servant, separated, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 73-48 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1940), Van William Wright is found living as a lodger in house #250, he's a craneman in a steel mill, divorced, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 42 years old.

    The children of MAXIE KELLY and VAN WRIGHT are:

    1. IVERY WRIGHT, b. December 19, 1919, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, d. March 27, 1979, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. GENEVIEVE COOPER, daughter of WILLIAM GRANT COOPER and MARTHA ELLA SISSEL, October 20, 1941, Gallia County, Ohio. She was b. March 5, 1941, Buena Vista, Fayette County, Ohio.
      Notes: Genevieve Cooper was the sister of Newton Charles Cooper.
      According to their marriage certificate, Ivery Wright (truck driver, b. Portsmouth, Ohio, resident of Portsmouth, single, age 21 on December 19, 1940), son of Maxie Elizabeth Kelley and William Van Wright, married Genevieve Cooper (b. Buena Vista, Ohio, resident of Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, single, age 16 on March 5, 1941), daughter of Grant Cooper and Ella Cecil, on October 20, 1941 in Gallia County.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ivery Wright was born December 19, 1919, and died in March of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ivery Wright died March 27, 1979 in Fayette County at the age of 59. He was living in Ohio at the time of his death.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Ivery Wright died March 27, 1979. He served in the military from May 27, 1941 to August 26, 1942.
    2. IVEL WRIGHT, b. 1923, Ohio, d. September 25, 1930, Scioto County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Ohio death records, Ivel Wright died September 25, 1930 in Scioto County.
    3. ARVEL WRIGHT, b. 1925, Ohio.







OMA W. BLAIR, daughter of WALTER FRANK BLAIR and KATIE L. BLANTON, was born June 30, 1906 in Kentucky, and died April 15, 1974 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. She married EARLY E. LITTERAL, son of JOHN LITTERAL and JULIA LITTERAL. He was born February 14, 1905 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 17, 1949 in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Allen Cemetery in Eastern, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Early E. Litteral was the brother of Lonzie Litteral, who married Francis Virginia "Jean" Rice, daughter of Wilson Rice and Sarah Jemimah Auxier.

Oma's name is listed as Oma Bentley in her brother Herbert's obituary when he died in 1965 and as Oma Litteral in her sister Mollie's obituary when she died in 1972.

According to her obituary, Beulah Litteral Ferguson (age 63), daughter of Julia Litteral and the late John Litteral, was a resident of Red Bush, Kentucky. She died February 2, 1972 in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Kirby Flats Cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky. She was survived by her husband, W. H. Ferguson; 1 brother, John T. Litteral (of Ashland); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Arnold Reffitt (Ashland), Mrs. Charles Hackworth (Ashland), and Mrs. John Reffitt (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Oma Litteral was born June 30, 1906, and died in April of 1974. She received his Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Oma W. Litteral was born about 1907, and died April 15, 1974 in Community Medical Center in Marion, Marion County, at the aqe of 67. She was widowed and living in Marion at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Earl E. Litteral died February 17, 1949 in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion and arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as February 14, 1905, his marital status as married, his usual place of residence as Wayland, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Luster Litteral and Julia Litteral, the informant as Earl A. Litteral, and the burial place as Allen Cemetery in Eastern, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Earl E. Litteral died February 17, 1949 in Floyd County at the age of 44. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), John Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, age 24), Ealy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Bulia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 10 - 13, 1920), John Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Jullie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Earlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Miltie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lonzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Rhoda J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months), and Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 36-12B (Wayland) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Earl Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a machine operator in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 34), Earl Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Roberta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dorthy Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mary Evelyn (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Harold Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of OMA BLAIR and EARLY LITTERAL are:

    1. EARL A. LITTERAL, b. July 5, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 9, 1987, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, buried in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, m. LENA ARNETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl A. Litteral was born July 5, 1924 in Johnson County to Oma Blair.
      According to his death certificate, Earl A. Litteral died September 9, 1987 in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, and the cause of death is listed as "metastatic lung cancer to brain." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 5, 1924, his marital status as married, his wife as Lena Arnett Litteral, his occupation as disabled, his usual place of residence as Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, his parents as Early Litteral and Oma Blair, the informant as Lena Litteral, and the burial place as Park Cemetery in Greenfield.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl Litteral was born July 5, 1924, and died in September of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Earl Litteral lived from July 5, 1922 to September 9, 1987. He served in the U.S. Army from August 8, 1940 to August 11, 1945.
    2. HELEN LOU LITTERAL, b. January 21, 1926, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. December 18, 1992, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) MOSLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hellen L. Litterel was born January 21, 1926 in Boyd County to Oma Blair.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Helen Lou Litteral Mosley was born January 24, 1926 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and died December 18, 1992. Her name was listed as Helen Lue Litteral in September of 1950, as Helen Lou Mosley in July of 1955, and her parents are listed as Oma Blair and Earl Litteral.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Helen Lou Litteral Mosley was born January 24, 1926 in Kentucky, and died December 18, 1992 at home in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 66. Her father's surname is listed as Litteral, her mother's maiden name as Blair, and she was married and living in Marion at the time of her death.
    3. PAULINE LITTERAL, b. January 22, 1928, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. January 11, 2011, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, buried in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) CRAFT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Litteral was born January 22, 1928 in Boyd County to Oma Blain.
      According to her obituary found online, Pauline Litteral Craft (age 82), daughter of the late Earlie and Oma Blair Litteral, was a resident of Marion, Ohio. She was born January 22, 1928 in Ashland, Kentucky, died January 11, 2011 in Marion General Hospital, and was buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Dainalean Cummings; 2 brothers, Harold Litteral and Earl Litteral; and 4 sisters, Helen Mosley, Roberta Moore, Dorothy Heskett, and Mary Evelyn Copley. She was survived by 1 son-in-law, Robert Lee Cummings (of Marion); 2 grandchildren, Lana Renay (Todd) Brookover (Caledonia, Ohio) and Robert Ray Cummings (Marion); 4 great-grandchildren, Loren (Jerry) Peterson, Lindsey (Arick) Miller, Christopher Cummings, and Amanda Cummings; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pauline Craft was born January 22, 1928, and died January 11, 2011. She received her Social Security card in 1951-1952 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
    4. ROBERTA MAE LITTERAL, b. June 17, 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 2007, Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, m. HERBERT F. MOORE, son of HERBERT F. MOORE and NELL WALKER, September 10, 1951, Franklin County, Ohio. He was b. 1930.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roberta N. Litteral was born June 17, 1930 in Floyd County to Oma Blair.
      According to Ohio marriage record transcripts, Roberta M. Litteral (age 21), daughter of Oma Blair and Earl Litteral, married Herbert F. Moore (age 21), son of Herbert F. Moore and Nell Walker, on September 10, 1951 in Franklin County.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roberta Mae Moore was born June 17, 1930, and died February 23, 2007. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Roberta M. Litteral Moore was born June 17, 1930 in Kentucky, and died February 23, 2007, at the age of 76. Her father's surname is listed as Litteral, and she was married and living in Ashtabula at the time of her death.
    5. DOROTHY LEE LITTERAL, b. April 29, 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 26, 2002, Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) HESKETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy L. Litteral was born April 29, 1932 in Floyd County to Oma Blair.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dorothy L. Heskett was born April 29, 1932, and died March 26, 2002. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Dorothy Lee Litteral Heskett was born April 29, 1932 in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died March 26, 2002. Her name was listed as Dorothy Lee Litteral in November of 1949, as Dorothy Lee Heskett in November of 1967, and her parents are listed as Oma Blair and Earlie Litteral.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dorothy Lee Literal Heskett was born April 29, 1932 in Kentucky, and died March 26, 2002 in St. Anns Hospital in Westerville, Franklin County, at the age of 69. Her father's surname is listed as Literal, her mother's maiden name as Blair, and she was married and living in Columbus, Franklin County, at the time of her death.
    6. MARY EVELYN LITTERAL, b. July 23, 1934, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 20, 1984, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. WAYNE COPLEY, son of FRANK COPLEY and DORA ROBINSON, August 12, 1952, Wayne County, Indiana. He was b. March 8, 1931, Stonecoal, West Virginia, d. May 5, 2010, Cardington, Morrow County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. Litteral was born July 23, 1934 in Floyd County to Orna Blair.
      According to their marriage certificate, Mary Evelyn Litteral (b. July 23, 1934, Wayland, Kentucky, resident of Columbus, Ohio, 1st marriage), daughter of Oma Blair (b. Johnson County, Kentucky, resident of Wayland, Kentucky) and Earl Litteral (b. Oil Springs, Kentucky, deceased) married Wayne Copley (tree man, b. March 8, 1931, Stonecoal, West Virginia, resident of Columbus, Ohio, 1st marriage), son of Frank Copley (farmer, b. Tripp, West Virginia, resident of Stonecoal, Wast Virginia) and Dora Robinson (b. Catlettsburg, Kentucky, resident of Stonecoal, West Virginia) on August 12, 1952 in Wayne County, Indiana.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary Copley was born July 23, 1934, and died in July of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Marengo, Morrow County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary E. Copley was born about 1935 in Kentucky, and died July 20, 1984 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 49. She was married and living in Morrow County at the time of her death.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wayne Copley was born March 8, 1931, and died May 5, 2010. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Cardington, Morrow County, Ohio.
    7. HAROLD RAY LITTERAL, b. December 1, 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 14, 1997, m. COLUMIA JO STEFFEY, daughter of FRANK STEFFEY and DELPHIA TACKETT, September 23, 1957, Marion County, Ohio. She was b. July 11, 1940, Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky, d. March 14, 1997.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold R. Litteral was born December 1, 1937 in Floyd County to Oma Blair.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Columbia J. Steffey was born July 11, 1940 in Pike County to Delphi Tackett.
      According to their marriage certificate, Harold R. Litteral (laborer, b. Wayland, Kentucky, resident of Marion, Ohio, 19 years old on December 1, 1956), son of Earl Litteral and Oma Blair, married Columbia Jo Steffey (b. Virgie, Kentucky, resident of Marion, Ohio, 17 years old on July 11, 1957), daughter of Frank Steffey and Delphia Tackett, on September 23, 1957 in Marion County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harold R. Litteral was born December 1, 1937, and died March 14, 1997. He received his Social Security card in 1953 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Harold Ray Litteral was born December 1, 1937 in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died March 14, 1997. His parents are listed as Oma M. Blair and Earlie Litteral.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Harold R. Litteral was born December 1, 1937 in Kentucky, and died March 14, 1997 in an out-of-state hospital at the age of 59. His marital status isn't listed.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Columbia J. Steffy Litteral was born July 11, 1940 in Kentucky, and died March 14, 1997 in an out-of-state hospital at the age of 56. Her father's surname is listed as Steffy, and her marital status isn't listed.

    (This information comes from Deanna Crawford and other sources)







LEXIE MAE KELLY, daughter of ARTERA "TERE" CANTRELL and JASPER KELLY, was born May 12, 1909 in Kentucky, died May 15, 1977 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Adams Cemetery in Scioto County, Ohio. She married (1) HENRY GORDON WHITESIDE. She married (2) RALPH MAYNARD.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Lexie Maynard lived from 1909 to 1977, and was buried in Adams Cemetery in Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lexie Maynard was born May 12, 1909, and died in May of 1977. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lexie Maynard was born about 1909, and died May 15, 1977 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 68. She was widowed and living in Portsmouth at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 73-40 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Tere Kelley is listed as the head of the household for house #119, she's a seamstress, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Maxie Wright (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 27), Ivery Wright (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Ivel Wright (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Arvel Wright (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), Lexie Whiteside (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), and Juanita Whiteside (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 73-58 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 10, 1940), Lexie N. Maynard is listed as the head of the household for house #176, she's a fancy stitcher in a shoe manufacturing plant, separated, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 5th grade education, and she's 30 years old. Also listed are Juanita Whiteside (daughter, born in Ohio, aqe 11), Reathel Whiteside (son, born in Ohio, age 9), and Tere M. Maynard (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11 months). They are living next to Lexie's mother.

    The children of LEXIE KELLY and HENRY WHITESIDE are:

    1. JUANITA WHITESIDE, b. February 23, 1929, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, d. March 21, 1981, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. LEROY RISTER, son of ROLAND RISTER and MINTHA MARLOWE, August 6, 1953, Scioto County, Ohio. He was b. 1929.
      Notes: According to Ohio death record transcripts, Juanita Whiteside (age 24), daughter of Lexie Mae Kelley and Henry Gordon Whiteside, married Leroy Rister (age 24), son of Roland Rister and Mintha Marlowe, on August 6, 1953 in Scioto County.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Juanita Whiteside Rister was born February 23, 1929 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and died in March of 1981. Her name was listed as Juanita Whiteside in January of 1944, as Juanita Rister in September of 1953, and her parents are listed as Lexie M. Kelly and Henry G. Whiteside.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Juanita Rister was born about 1929 in Ohio, and died March 21, 1981 in Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 52. She was divorced and living in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the time of her death.
    2. REATHEL WHITESIDE, b. March 16, 1932, Scioto County, Ohio, d. October 17, 2004, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Reathel Whitesid was born March 16, 1932, and died October 17, 2004. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Reathel Whiteside was born March 16, 1932 in Scioto County, Ohio, and died October 17, 2004. His parents are listed as Lexie Kelly and Henry Whiteside.

    The child of LEXIE KELLY and RALPH MAYNARD is:

    1. TERE MAE MAYNARD, b. April 16, 1939, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, d. December 1, 2003, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) FISHER, m. (2) (unknown first name) BIER, m. (3) (unknown first name) COTTRELL, m. (4) (unknown first name) GILBERT.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Tere M. Gilbert was born April 26, 1939, and died December 1, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1954-1955 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Tere Mae Maynard Fisher Bier Cottrell Gilbert was born April 16, 1938 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and died December 1, 2003. Her name was listed as Tere Mae Fisher in November of 1954, as Tere Mae Bier in June of 1959, as Tere May Cottrell in July of 1966, as Tere Mae Gilbert on May 29, 1975, and her parents are listed as Lexie Kelly and Ralph Maynard.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Tere Mae Maynard Gilbert was born April 26, 1939 in Ohio, and died December 14, 2003 in Scott Memorial or Southern Ohio Medical Center-Scioto in Scioto County at the age of 64. Her father's surname is listed as Maynard, her mother's maiden name as Kelly, and she was divorced and living in Scioto County at the time of her death.







ARTHUR CANTRELL, son of THOMAS FRANKLIN "FRANK" CANTRELL and MARY M. LYONS, was born March 2, 1900 in Kentucky, and died in May of 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland, and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. He married (1) LONORA M. "NORA" BERRY, daughter of JAMES RILEY BERRY and SARAH JANE SPILLMAN, about 1919. She was born May 23, 1899 in Kentucky, and died in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California. He married (2) HAZEL I. FONTS. She was born in 1912, died December 5, 1970, and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. Nora Berry married (2) CLARENCE O. LYNCH.

Notes: Arthur Cantrell's half-brother, Hubert, married Nora Berry's sister, Nancy.

His obituary, taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

     James Riley Berry, 84, of Yatesville, KY died at 7 p.m. Sunday night at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Bradley Gap Freewill Baptist Church at Yatesville, by the Rev. Fred Vanhorn. Burial was in the Short Cemetery at Louisa, route 3. Mr. Berry was born February 26, 1868, at Blaine, KY, a son of the late Alfred and Hannah Berry. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Sarah Jane Spillman Berry; seven daughters, Mrs. Arthur Cantrell, Mrs. Hubert Cantrell, Mrs. Ova Adams and Mrs. Noah Skaggs of Columbus, OH, Mrs. Ed Waldron of Avondale, WV, Mrs. John Boggs of Webbville, KY and Miss Jettie Berry at home; two sons, George B. Berry of Columbus and Milton Berry of Davin, WV and 37 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Curtright Funeral Home.

Her obituary, taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

     Mrs. Sarah Jane Berry, 93, of Louisa, Star Route, died Thursday morning April 8, at her home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 11 a.m. from the Bradley Gap Church with the Rev. Gallie Isaac officiating and burial was in the Short Cemetery on Louisa Star Route. She was born February 1, 1872, a daughter of the late John and Sarah Berry Spillman. Her husband, James R. Berry died in 1952. Survivors include 6 daughters, Mrs. Nora Lynch of Los Angeles, Mrs. Herbert Cantrell of Hilliards, OH, Mrs. John Boggs, Webbville, KY, Mrs. Gladys Waldron, Avondale, WV, Miss Betty Berry at home and Mrs. Augusta Scaggs of Columbus, OH, two sons, George Berry, Columbus and Milton Berry, Lunda, WV, and 36 grandchildren and 108 great grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren. The body was at the Young Funeral Home.

According to California marriage records, Nora M. Cantrell Berry (age 60) married Clarence O. Lynch (age 72) on July 10, 1959 in Ventura County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Arthur Cantrell lived from 1900 to 1972, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore City, Maryland, and that Hazel I. Cantrell lived from 1912 to 1970, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Arthur Cantrell was born March 2, 1900, and died in May of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Baltimore City, Maryland.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nora Lynch was born May 23, 1899, and died in May of 1980. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Nora Mae Berry Lynch was born May 23, 1899 in Kentucky, and died May 26, 1980 in Los Angeles County. Her father's surname is listed as Berry, and her mother's maiden name as Spellman.

Her obituary, found on findagrave.com:

     On December 5, 1970, HAZEL I., (nee Fonts), of Ridgely street, beloved wife of Arthur Cantrell and devoted sister of Mrs. Leona Harman, Mrs Dorothy Beard, Mrs. Lillian Drehan, Mrs. Ruth Pursley, Robert H. and Wilbur E. Parker.
     Services at the McCully Funeral Home, 130 East Fort avenue on Wednesday at 1.P.M. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, from 7 to 9 P.M> and thereafter 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Cancer Fund.

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Cherokee) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1900), Alford Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #308, he's a farmer, born in May of 1822 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Georgia, married for 51 years, and he's 78 years old. Also listed are Hannah (wife, born in March of 1831 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 51 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 5 are still living, age 69), Margarret (daughter, single, not working, born in September of 1852 in Kentucky, age 47), James R. (son, married, farmer, born in February of 1869 in Kentucky, married for 2 years, age 31), Sarah J. Berry (daughter-in-law, married, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 28), Lonora M. Berry (granddaughter, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 100 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), James R. Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 40), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Jettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Alford Berry (father, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 61 years, age 90), and Hannah Berry (mother, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 5 are still living, age 80).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1920 census for District 134 (Cherokee) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), James R. Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Lonora M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), James Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), George M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Effell G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ustas Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gladdis Mers [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11) Hortency (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Agusta [Augusta] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 71-27 (Scioto Township) in Ross County, Ohio (dated April 5, 1930), Arthur Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a laborer in a tile factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 31), Blanche (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dorothy (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Russell (son, born in Ohio, age 7), Helen (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), and Clyde (son, born in Ohio, age 2 years 4 months).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1940 census for District 73-8 (Jefferson Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 24, 1940), Arthur Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a roadworker for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 40), Helen (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Clyde (son, born in Ohio, age 12), Marjorie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Bonitia (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Carl (son, born in Ohio, age 4), and Frank (son, born in Ohio, age 2).

    The children of ARTHUR CANTRELL and NORA BERRY are:

    1. BLANCHE MARIE CANTRELL, b. June 24, 1920, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. June 9, 2001, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, m. (unknown first name) ROWE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Blanche Cantrell was born June 24, 1920 in Lawrence County to Nora Berry.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Blanche Rowe was born June 24, 1920, and died June 9, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Blance Marie Cantrell Rowe was born June 24, 1920 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died June 9, 2001. Her name was listed as Blanche Rowe in February of 1944, as Blanche Marie Rowe on February 5, 1996, and her parents are listed as Arthur Cantrell and Nora Berry.
    2. DOROTHY CANTRELL, b. November 19, 1921, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, d. October 10, 2003, Champaign County, Ohio, buried in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, m. ELDA D. MINGUS. He was b. May 7, 1916, d. August 17, 1993, buried in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio.
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Dorothy C. Mingus lived from November 19, 1921 to October 10, 2003, and was buried in Alton Cemetery in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, and that Rev. Elda D. Mingus lived from May 7, 1916 to August 17, 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dorothy C. Mingus was born November 19, 1921, and died October 10, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Dorothy Cantrell Mingus was born November 19, 1921 in Chillicothe, Ohio, and died October 10, 2003. Her name was listed as Dorothy Mingus in August of 1943, and her parents are listed as Arthur Cantrell and Lonora M. Berry.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dorothy Cantrell Mingus was born November 19, 1921 in Ohio, and died October 10, 2003 in a nursing home in Champaign County at the age of 81. Her father's surname is listed as Cantrell, her mother's maiden name as Berry, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    3. RUSSELL CANTRELL, b. 1923, Ohio.
    4. HELEN CANTRELL, b. 1925, Ohio.
    5. CLYDE CANTRELL, b. 1927, Ohio.
    6. MARGIE PAULINE CANTRELL, b. December 9, 1930, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, d. June 10, 2000, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, m. (1) (unknown first name) HEAKIN, m. (2) (unknown first name) REYNOLDS, m. (3) (unknown first name) LYNCH.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Margie P. Lynch was born December 9, 1930, and died June 10, 2000. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Margie Pauline Cantrell Heakin Reynolds Lynch was born December 9, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, and died June 10, 2000. Her name was listed as Margie Pauline Cantrell in March of 1945, as Margie Pauline Heakin in August of 1947, as Margie Pauline Reynolds in February of 1958, as Margie Pauline Lynch in September of 1960, and her parents are listed as Arthur Cantrell and Nora M. Berry.
    7. BONITA CANTRELL, b. 1934, Ohio.
    8. CARL CANTRELL, b. 1936, Ohio.
    9. FRANK CANTRELL, b. 1938, Ohio.







HUBERT CANTRELL, son of THOMAS FRANKLIN "FRANK" CANTRELL and EMILY JOSEPHINE MCDOWELL, was born June 15, 1901 in Kentucky, died January 14, 1980 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, and is buried in Big Darby Cemetery in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio. He married NANCY JAMES BERRY, daughter of JAMES RILEY BERRY and SARAH JANE SPILLMAN, about 1921. She was born August 19, 1900 in Kentucky, died November 3, 1975 in Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Big Darby Cemetery in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio.

Notes: Hubert Cantrell's half-brother, Arthur, married Nancy Berry's sister, Nora.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Hubert Cantrell lived from 1901 to 1980, and was buried in Big Darby Cemetery in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio, and that Nancy Cantrell lived from 1900 to 1975, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hubert Cantrell was born June 15, 1901, and died in January of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hubert Cantrell was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died January 14, 1980 in Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Union County, at the age of 78. He was widowed and living in Union County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nancy Cantrell was born August 19, 1900, and died in November of 1975. She received her Social Security card in 1952-1953 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nancy J. Cantrell was born about 1900, and died November 3, 1975 in Doctors Hospital-West in Franklin County at the age of 75. She was married at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 100 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), James R. Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 40), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Jettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Alford Berry (father, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 61 years, age 90), and Hannah Berry (mother, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 5 are still living, age 80).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1920 census for District 134 (Cherokee) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), James R. Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Lonora M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), James Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), George M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Effell G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ustas Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gladdis Mers [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11) Hortency (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Agusta [Augusta] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), Hubert Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 29), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Orville (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Shirley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Audrey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Elva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1940), Hubert Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #297, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road construction project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 40), Orville (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Shirley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Audra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Verlissa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of HUBERT CANTRELL and NANCY BERRY are:

    1. RUTH ERA CANTRELL, b. September 14, 1921, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1997, Madison County, Ohio, buried in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio, m. BEN E. SKAGGS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Cantrell was born October 14, 1921 in Lawrence County to Nancy Berry.
      Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones, photo 2, photo 3 shows that Ruth Skaggs lived from September 14, 1921 to November 4, 1997, and was buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio, and that Ben E. Skaggs lived from September 6, 1913 to May 23, 1980, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Ruth Era Cantrell Skaggs was born September 14, 1921 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died November 4, 1997. Her name was listed as Ruth Era Skaggs in February of 1952, and her parents are listed as Hubert Cantrell and Nancy Berry.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ruth Cantrell Skaggs was born September 14, 1921 in Kentucky, and died November 4, 1997 in a long-term care facility in Madison County at the age of 76. Her father's surname is listed as Cantrell, her mother's maiden name as Berry, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    2. ORVILLE "LITTLE RED" CANTRELL, b. May 19, 1923, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. February 13, 1999, Plain City, Madison County, Ohio, buried in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio, m. RINDA ITHIL BARKER, daughter of BEN J. BARKER and VIRTIE SKAGGS. She was b. March 2, 1928, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 18, 1990, buried in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orville Cantrell was born May 19, 1923 in Lawrence County to Nancy Berry.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Orville Cantrell lived from 1924 to 1999, and was buried in Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio, and that Rinda I. Cantrell lived from 1928 to 1990, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Orville Cantrell was born May 19, 1923, and died February 13, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Orville Cantrell was born May 17, 1924 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died February 13, 1999. His parents are listed as Hubert Cantrell and Nancy Berry.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Orville Cantrell was born May 17, 1924 in Kentucky, and died February 13, 1999 at home in Madison County at the age of 74. His father's surname is listed as Cantrell, his mother's maiden name as Berry, and he was widowed at the time of his death.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Rinda Ithil Barker Cantrell was born March 2, 1928 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died November 18, 1990. Her name wasa listed as Rinda Ithil Cantrell in February of 1945, and her parents are listed as Ben J. Barker and Virtie Skoggs [sic].
    3. SHIRLEY E. CANTRELL, b. January 1, 1925, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BEECH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shirlie E. Cantrell was born January 1, 1925 in Lawrence County to Nuncy Berry.
    4. AUDRA MAY "DOLLY" CANTRELL, b. January 19, 1927, Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 2005, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) SPARKS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audra M. Cantrell was born January 19, 1927 in Lawrence County to Nancy Berry.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Audra M. Sparks was born January 19, 1927, and died September 21, 2005. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Audra May Cantrell Sparks was born January 19, 1928 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died September 21, 2005. Her name was listed as Audra May Sparks in February of 1945, and her parents are listed as Hubert Cantrell and Nancy Berry.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Audra Mae Cantrell Sparks was born January 19, 1927, and died September 21, 2005 in Scott Memorial or Southern Ohio Medical Center-Scioto at the age of 78. Her father's surname is listed as Cantrell, her mother's maiden name as Berry, and she was divorced and living in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the time of her death.
    5. ELVA CANTRELL, b. 1929, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. CLARENCE SPEARS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elva Cantrell was born in Lawrence County to Nancy Berry.
    6. MARVIN CANTRELL, b. October 3, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 25, 1985, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Cantrell was born October 3, 1932 in Johnson County to Nany Beary.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marvin Cantrell was born October 3, 1932, and died in October of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Marvin Cantrell was born about 1931 in Kentucky, and died October 25, 1985 in Doctors Hospital-North in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 54. He was married at the time of his death.
    7. JAMES M. CANTRELL, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    8. VEARLISSIA CANTRELL, b. October 4, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 1, 2008, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Nippa, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KERMIT C. VANHOOSE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vear L. Cantrell was born October 4, 1938 in Johnson County to Nancy Berry.
      According to her obituary, Vearlissia Cantrell Vanhoose (age 70), daughter of the late Hubert and Nancy Berry Cantrell, was a resident of Nippa, Kentucky. She born October 4, 1938 in Lawrence County, died December 1, 2008 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Roy Meadows Cemetery in Nippa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Cantrell, Marvin Cantrell, and Orville Cantrell; and 3 sisters, Ruth Skaggs, Dolly Sparks, and Shirley Beech. She was survived by her husband, Kermit C. Vanhoose; 2 sons, Kermit Vanhoose Jr. (of Nippa) and Johnny Vanhoose (Nippa); 1 daughter, Molly Blair (Nippa); 1 brother, Fred Cantrell (Ohio); 1 sister, Elva Spears (Ohio); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    9. FREDRICK CANTRELL, b. August 5, 1941, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 2011, West Jefferson, Madison County, Ohio, buried in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio, m. BERNICE CASKEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frederick Cantrell was born August 5, 1941 in Johnson County to Nancy Perry.
      According to his obituary found online: Fredrick "Fred" Cantrell (age 69), son of the late Hubert and Nancy Berry Cantrell, was a loader operator and "jack of all trades" for Columbus Limestone and Shelley Materialas. He was born August 5, 1941 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 2011 at home in West Jefferson, and was buried in Big Darby Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Orville "Little Red" Cantrell, Marvin Cantrell, and James Cantrell; 4 sisters, Vearlissa VanHoose, Ruth Skaggs, Shirley Beach, and Audrey Mae "Dolly" Sparks; and 1 granddaughter, Kaylee Detrow. He was survived by his wife of 50 years, Bernice Caskey Cantrell; 4 daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Booth (of Williamsport), Joann (Patrick) Byerly (West Jefferson), Wanda (James) Detrow (Orient), and Beverly (Luke) Headings (Plain City); 1 sister, Elva (Clarence) Spears; 14 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.







PROCTOR CANTRELL, son of THOMAS FRANKLIN "FRANK" CANTRELL and EMILY JOSEPHINE MCDOWELL, was born June 19, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 26, 1933 in Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married REBECCA E. BARKER, daughter of JOHN J. BARKER and VINEY (unknown last name), in 1925. She was born December 16, 1907 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, died February 9, 2004, and is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Rebecca Barker married (2) WILLIAM STONE.

Notes: According to their marriage certificate, there was a John Barker who married a Melvina Baker on October 22, 1892 in the home of Benjamin Barker in Lawrence County.

According to his death certificate, John Barker died December 16, 1945 in Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Family says he had Flu. no Dr. Attended." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, his birth date as February 20, 1870, his marital status as married, his wife as Lucinda Barker, his usual place of residence as rural Elliott County, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Preston Barker (b. Elliott County) and Polly Barker (b. Elliott County), the informant as Brady Kelly of Isonville, and the burial place as the home cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Proctor Cantrill married Rebecca Barker in 1925 in Lawrence County.

According to his death certificate, Proctor Cantrill died June 26, 1933 in Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his birth date as June 19, 1904, his marital status as divorced, his wife as Rebecca Stone, his parents as Frank Cantrill (b. Kentucky) and Emily Josephine McDowell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mollie Griffith of Martha, Kentucky, and the burial place as Martha.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Proctor Cantrill died June 26, 1933 in Lawrence County at the age of 29.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Rebecca Barker Stone lived from December 16, 1907 to February 9, 2004, and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that her daughter Bessie Stone Short lived from September 17, 1939 to August 23, 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rebecca Stone was born December 16, 1907, and died February 9, 2004. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Kentucky.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Rebecca Barker Stone was born December 16, 1907 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died February 9, 2004. Her parents are listed as John Barker and Vinia Barker.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), John Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Viney (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 37), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarah A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Fanny (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Benjamin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 75 (Newcomb) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), John J. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Alonzie Eldridge (son-in-law, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Mery Eldridge (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Benjamin (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), John L. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Sophia (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Proctor Cantrel is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 23), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), and Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 64-8 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), William Stone is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Greenup County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Rebecca E. (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Greenup County in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 33), Helton (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Greenup County in 1935, 4th grade education, age 25), Nancy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ernest D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Charles A. G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Magdaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Brady B. (daughter [sic], born in Kentucky, age 3), Bessie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), Homer J. Cantrell (step-son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Golda Cantrell (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of PROCTOR CANTRELL and REBECCA BARKER are:

    1. HOMER JAY CANTRELL, b. November 26, 1926, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. January 20, 2010, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. KATHERINE HENSON. She was b. March 9, 1936, d. March 12, 2009, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Homer Cantrill was born November 26, 1926 in Lawrence County to Rebecca Barker.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Homer Jay Cantrell lived from November 26, 1926 to January 20, 2010, and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that Katherine Henson Cantrell lived from March 9, 1936 to March 12, 2009, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Homer J. Cantrell was born November 26, 1926, and died January 20, 2010. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
    2. GOLDA CANTRELL, b. March 18, 1929, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. April 7, 2004, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) RIEMAN, m. (2) (unknown first name) STEVENS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Golda Cantrill was born March 18, 1929 in Lawrence County to Rebecca Barker.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Golda Stevens lived from March 18, 1929 to April 7, 2004, and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that her son, Charles Rieman lived from August 22, 1967 to July 11, 2004, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Golda Cantrell Stevens was born March 29, 1929 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died April 7, 2004. Her name was listed as Golda Cantrell in September of 1943, as Goldia Stevens in November of 1970, and her parents are listed as Prock Cantrell and Rebecca Barker.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Goldia Stevens was born March 19, 1929, and died April 7, 2004. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Golda Cantrell Stevens was born March 18, 1929, and died April 7, 2004 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center at the age of 75. Her father's surname is listed as Cantrell, her mother's maiden name as Barker, and she was divorced and living in Columbus, Franklin County, at the time of her death.







MOLLIE CANTRELL, daughter of THOMAS FRANKLIN "FRANK" CANTRELL and EMILY JOSEPHINE MCDOWELL, was born February 11, 1911 in Barnrock, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1998 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Howard Skaggs Cemetery in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married ALLEN T. "SCASE" GRIFFITH, son of ROBERT LETCHER "LETCH" GRIFFITH and NANCY JANE BOGGS, about 1929. He was born March 6, 1893 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1975 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Howard Skaggs Cemetery in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, R. L. Griffith married Nancy Boggs on April 18, 1873 in Lawrence County.

According to his death certificate, Robert Letcher Griffith died September 19, 1922 in Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from mitral regurgitation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 23, 1853, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Robert Griffith (b. Kentucky) and Susan Daniels (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Henderson Griffith of Blaine, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mollie Cantrell was born February 11, 1911 in Johnson County to Emily McDowell.

When Allen T. Griffith's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for his foster parents in Blaine, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born March 6, 1893 in Blaine. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

When Allen T. Griffith's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Ashland Refining Company in Martha, Lawrence County, that the person who would always know his address was Mollie Grifith, and that he was born March 6, 1893 in Lawrence County. He was found to be 5 beet 5 1/2 inches tall, he weighed 135 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

According to her obituary, Mollie Cantrell Griffith (age 87), daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Emily Josephine McDowell Cantrell, was born February 11, 1911 in Flat Gap, died June 3, 1998 at home in Martha, and was buried in Howard Skaggs Cemetery in Martha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen T. Griffith. She was survived by 2 sons, Beecher Griffith (of Catlettsburg) and Billy Griffith (Ashville); 2 daughters, Marie Kelly (Martha) and Tera Evans (Louisa); 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mollie C. Griffith was born February 11, 1911, and died June 3, 1998. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Martha, Blaine County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Mollie Cantrell Griffith was born February 11, 1911 in Barnrock, Kentucky, and died June 3, 1998. Her name was listed as Mollie Griffith on June 9, 1981, and her parents are listed as Thomas F. Cantrell and Emily J. McDowell.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mollie C. Griffith died June 3, 1998 in Lawrence County at the age of 87. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Allen "Scase" Griffith (age 81), son of the late Letch and Nancy Jane Boggs Griffith, was a veteran of World War I, and a resident of Blaine, Kentucky. He ws born March 6, 1893 in Blaine, died January 8, 1975 in Belles Chapel Church, following an apparent heart attack, and was buried in Skaggs Cemetery in Martha. He was survived by his wife, Mollie Cantrell Griffith; 2 sons, Bill Griffith (of Bloomville, Ohio) and Beecher Griffith (Catlettsburg); 2 daughters, Mrs. Marie Kelley (Covington) and Mrs. Tera Evans (Louisa); 1 brother, Curtis Griffith (Reynoldsburg, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Nancy Sparks (Martha); 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Allen Griffith was born March 6, 1893, and died in January of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Allen Griffith died January 11, 1975 in Lawrence County at the age of 81. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Allen Griffith lived from march 6, 1893 to January 11, 1975. He served in the military from August 7, 1918 to February 10, 1919.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Swetnam) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Milton Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a farmer, born in April of 1849 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 29 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in July of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 29 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 48), James M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Harison (son, born in April of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Mary L. (daughter, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Charlie A. (son, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Sherman (son, born in October of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Allen Griffith (nephew, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Susan (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4). Allen's father and step-mother are in house #69.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Milton F. Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 39 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 58), Allen (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Sherman (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Allen Griffith (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16). They are living next to Allen's father.

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 135 (Swetnam) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Allen T. Griffith is found boarding in house #116, he's a farm laborer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Allen Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 35, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19), Hazel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Nancy Griffith (sister, single, salesgirl in a general retail store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1940 census for District 64-14 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 13 & 15, 1940), Allen Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a station operator for an oil company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 29), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Billie H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Tere I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of MOLLIE CANTRELL and SCASE GRIFFITH are:

    1. HAZEL MARIE "MARIE" GRIFFITH, b. 1929, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ASHLEY HERALD KELLY, son of HENDRIX KELLY and ELLA SAGRAVES. He was b. October 20, 1921, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 28, 2004, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel M. Griffith was born in Lawrence County to Mollie Cantrill.
      According to his obituary, Ashley Herald Kelly (age 83), son of the late Hendrix and Ella Sagraves Kelly, was a retired barge pumper with Ashland Oil Inc., a U.S. Army veteran, and a resident of Martha, Kentucky. He was born October 20, 1921 in Flat Gap, died December 28, 2004, and was buried in Sturgill Cemetery in Martha. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Leyman W. Kelly. He was survived by his wife, Hazel Marie Griffith Kelly (of Martha); 2 daughters, Karen Gallosa (of Independence) and Dianna Ferguson (Flat Gap); 5 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to his obituary, Howard Morris Kelly, son of Ashley Herald and Marie Kelly of Martha, Kentucky, died at birth on March 15, 1966 in a Paintsville, Kentucky, hospital, and was buried in the church cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was survived by 2 sisters, Karen Kelly (at home) and Diana Kelly (at home); grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Griffith (of Martha) and Mrs. and Mrs. Hendrix Kelly (Flat Gap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. BEECHER GRIFFITH, b. 1930, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beecher Griffith was born in Lawrence County to Mollie Cantrill.
    3. GERIAL RAYMOND GRIFFITH, b. September 27, 1932, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 8, 1933, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garrel Griffith was born September 26, 1932 in Lawrence County to Mollie Cantrill.
      According to his death certificate, Gerrial Raymond Griffith died July 8, 1933 in Lyon, Martha County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Probably Cholera Infantum but no doctor saw this child." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Martha, Kentucky, his birth date as September 27, 1932, his parents as Allen Griffith (b. Kentucky) and Mollie Cantrill (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mollie Griffith of Martha, and the burial place as Martha.
    4. BILLY H. GRIFFITH, b. 1934, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy H. Griffith was born in Lawrence County to Mollie Cantrill.
    5. TERA I. GRIFFITH, b. February 19, 1938, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. February 17, 2004, m. (unknown first name) EVANS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tera I. Griffith was born February 19, 1938 in Lawrence County to Mallie Cantrell.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Tera Griffith Evans was born February 19, 1938 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died February 17, 2004. Her name was listed as Tera Griffith in April of 1955, as Tera Griffith Evans in November of 1960, and her parents are listed as Mollie Cantrell and Allen Griffith.







RINDA CANTRELL, daughter of JOHN RILEY CANTRELL and SARAH ALICE "ALICE" BURCHETT, was born November 10, 1889 in Kentucky, died November 4, 1976 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Glen Rest Memorial Estate in Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio. She married (1) JOSEPH CLARK GILLIAM, son of JESSE GILLIAM and MARGARET ANN "PEGGY" WEBB, July 3, 1908 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, died February 5, 1945 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married (2) ELIPHUS D. "LIFE" BAYES.

Notes: Joseph C. Gilliam was the brother of Charles Gilliam, Martin Gilliam, and Ira Gilliam.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Rinda Cantrell married Joseph Gilliam on July 3, 1908 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Rinda Bayes lived from November 10, 1889 to November 4, 1976, and was buried in Glen Rest Memorial Estate in Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rinda Bayes was born November 10, 1889, and died in November of 1976. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rinda Bayes was born about 1890, and died November 4, 1976 at home in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 86. She was widowed at the time of her death.

Joe Gilliam and his daughter Clistie were both reintered due to the Paintsville Lake project. The document is hard to read, but their next-of-kin is listed as Gertie Hicks [hard to read], whose address was unknown.

A photo of his headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Joe Gilliam was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett, Kentucky. His daughter Clistia was buried there as well.

According to his death certificate, Joseph Gillim died February 5, 1945 in Ophir, Johnson County [sic], Kentucky, from a pulmonary abscess on his left lung. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as "May unknown," his marital status as married, his wife as Renda Gillim (age 60), his usual place of residence as Ophir, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jess Gilliam [sic] (b. Johnson County) and Peg Anne Webb (b. Johnson County), the informant as Charles Gillim [Charles Gilliam] of Ophir, and the burial place as Ophir.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Joseph Billim died February 5, 1945 in Johnson County at the age of 65. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 21 & 22, 1880), Jesse Gillum is listed as the head of the household for house #227, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 34), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Joseph C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 4 & 5, 1900), Jesse Gillim is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in January of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Marget [sic] (wife, born in January of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 55), Martin (son, single, farm laborer, born in January of 1875 in Kentucky, age 25), Ira (son, married, farm laborer, born in February of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Joe (son, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Jimma (son, born in May of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), and Robert Peaters [Robert Peters] (servant, day laborer, single, born in April of 1881 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 19).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Joe Gillim is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed is Rindie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 20). Rinda's parents are in house #90.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Joe Gilliam is listed as the head of the household for house #157, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed is Rinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29).

On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Joe Gillam is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 35, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Rinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 40), Clistie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Gertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), J. C. Gilliam is listed as the head of the household for house #250, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Rinda (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 50), Clistie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Girtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Mary Cantrell (niece, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 10).

    The children of RINDA CANTRELL and JOE GILLIAM are:

    1. CLISTIA GILLIAM, b. January 15, 1927, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 17, 1948, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Clestia Gilliam died June 17, 1948 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Ophir, her birth date as January 15, 1927, her marital status as single, her usual place of residence as Ophir, her parents as Joseph C. Gilliam (b. Kentucky) and Renda Canter (b. Kentucky), the informant as Hollie Howard of Ophir, and the burial place as Ophir.
    2. GERTIE JUDY GILLIAM, b. January 20, 1930, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 10, 2005, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) STACY, m. (2) RICHARD LEE KIRK, son of CHARLES VERNON KIRK and MARY MCKEE, Virginia. He was b. 1926, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Girtie Gilliam was born January 20, 1930 in Morgan County to Rinda Cantrell.
      According to their marriage certificate, Gerty Judy Stacy (divorced, 2nd marriage, age 41), daughter of Joseph Clark Gilliam and Rinda Cantrell, married Richard Lee Kirk (divorced, 3rd marriage, age 45), son of Charles Vernon Kirk and Mary McKee.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Gerty Judy Gillian Stacy Kirk was born January 20, 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 10, 2005. Her name was listed as Gerty Juda Stacy in February of 1953, as Gerty Judy Stacy in November of 1956, as Gerty Judy Kirk on December 30, 1975, and her parents are listed as Reirda Contree and Joe Gillian.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Gerty Judy Gilliam Kirk was born January 20, 1930, and died April 10, 2005 at the age of 75. Her father's surname is listed as Gilliam, her mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and she was married and living in Columbus, Franklin County, at the time of her death.







MANCE CANTRELL, son of JOHN RILEY CANTRELL and SARAH ALICE "ALICE" BURCHETT, was born April 25, 1892 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died September 21, 1970 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Concord Church Cemetery in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ELLA MAE NAPIER, daughter of MARY JANE BLANTON and ADRIAN NAPIER, about 1911. She was born April 23, 1896 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 13, 1959 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Concord Church Cemetery in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Mance Cantrill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner in Whitehouse, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born April 25, 1892 in Opar [Ophir], Kentucky. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and red hair.

When Mance Cantrell's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Lick Fork, Johnson County, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Mance Cantrell, and that he was born April 25, 1892 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 3 inches tall, he weighed 130 pounds, and he had brown eyes, brown hair, and a sallow complexion.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Mance Cantrell lived from April 25, 1892 to September 21, 1970, and was buried in Concord Church Cemetery in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Ella Napier lived from April 23, 1896 to March 13, 1959, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Mance Cantrell (age 78), son of John and Alice Burchett Cantrell, was a retired coal miner. He died September 21, 1970 in a local hospital, and was buried in Concord Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Napier Cantrell. He was survived by 5 sons, Mance Cantrell (of West Van Lear), Estill Cantrell (West Van Lear), Mitchell Cantrell (Paintsville), Walter Cantrell (Paintsville), and William Hershell Cantrell (Cleveland, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mary Alice Adams (West Van Lear), Burdis Spradlin (West Van Lear), and Betty Hale (Pineville); 4 brothers, Wonnie Cantrell (Win, Kentucky), Bill Cantrell (Win), Jimmy Cantrell (Ophir), and Estill Cantrell (Paintsville); 3 sisters, Esta Barker (Fairborn, Ohio), Lesta Pennington (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Renda Bayes (Columbus, Ohio); 28 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mance Cantrell was born April 2, 1892, and died in September of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mance Cantrell died September 21, 1970 in Johnson County at the age of 78. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Ella Napier Cantrell died March 13, 1959 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from coronary thrombosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 23, 1896, her marital status as married, her usual place of residence as Paintsville, her parents as Adron Napier and Mary Blanton, the informant as Mance Cantrell, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Thelma, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Ella Napier Cantrell (age 62), daughter of Adron and Mary Blanton Napier, was a resident of Paintsville, Kentucky. She born April 23, 1896 in Magoffin County, died March 13, 1959 in a local hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Mance Cantrell; 5 sons, Mitchell Cantrell (of Paintsville), Mance Cantrell Jr. (Cleveland, Ohio), Walter Cantrell (Cleveland), Hershell Cantrell (Cleveland), and Estill Cantrell (West Van Lear); 3 daughters, Mary Alice Adams (West Van Lear), Betty Hale (Pineville), and Bertice Mae Spradlin (West Van Lear); 2 brothers, A. J. Napier (Foster, West Virginia) and Menifee Napier (Thealka); and 1 sister, Sally Curtis (Brooksville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ella Cantrell died March 13, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 63. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 33 (Whitehouse) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Mance Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Mary Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-13 (Whitehouse) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Mance Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 34), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Shirley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Hershell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On pages 33 & 34 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20 & 21, 1940), Mance Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #297, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ellie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 44), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mance Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Shirley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Herschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Estel (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Betty R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Burdies M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of MANCE CANTRELL and ELLA NAPIER are:

    1. CECIL CANTRELL, b. January 8, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 17, 1943, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDITH CASTLE.
    2. VIRGIL CANTRELL, b. May 20, 1915, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 24, 1935, Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, buried in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Virgil Cantrell died August 24, 1935 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, from injuries he received in an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, his birth date as April 20, 1916, his marital status as single, his usual place of residence as Paintsville, Kentucky, his occupation as miner, his parents as Mace Cantrell (b. Morgan County, Kentucky) and Ella Mae Napier (b. Wheelersburg, Kentucky), and the burial place as Whitehouse, Kentucky.
      Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Virgil Cantrill lived from May 20, 1915 to August 24, 1935, and was buried in Osborn Cemetery in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    3. MARY ALICE "ALICE" CANTRELL, b. April 7, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 25, 1985, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SMITH ADAMS, son of WES ADAMS and BIRTIE POWERS. He was b. May 15, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 26, 1984, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary A. Cantrill was born April 7, 1918 in Johnson County to Ella Cantrell [sic].
      According to her obituary, Mary Alice Cantrell Adams (age 67), daughter of Mance and Ellie Mae Napier Cantrell, was a resident of Van Lear, Kentucky. She was born April 7, 1918, died June 25, 1985 in Humana Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Smith Adams, in 1984. She was survived by 5 sons, Bill Adams (of West Van Lear), Mance Adams (West Van Lear), Smith Adams Jr. (Cleveland, Ohio), Charles Eugene Adams (Sitka), and Cecil J. Adams (West Van Lear); 2 daughters, Birdie Mae Blair (West Van Lear) and Mollie Faye Worden (West Van Lear); 4 brothers, Mitchell Cantrell (Paintsville), Walter Cantrell (Hager Hill), Mance Cantrell Jr. (West Van Lear), and Herschell Cantrell (Cleveland); 3 sisters, Estill Cantrell (West Van Lear), Burdus Spradlin (West Van Lear), and Betty Hale (Paintsville); 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to his obituary, Smith Adams (age 70), son of Wes and Birtie Powers Adams, was a retired miner, and a resident of West Van Lear. He was born May 15, 1914 in Magoffin County, died November 26, 1984 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mary Alice Cantrell Adams; 5 sons, Billy Ray Adams (of West Van Lear), Mance Western Adams (West Van Lear), Cecil J. Adams (West Van Lear), Smith Adams Jr. (Cleveland, Ohio), and Charles Eugene Adams (Sitka); 2 daughters, Bertie Mae Blair (West Van Lear) and Molly Fay Worden (West Van Lear); 14 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. MITCHELL CANTRELL, b. March 29, 1920, Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 1, 2007, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH MAGDALENE ROWLAND, daughter of LULA PENNINGTON and HENRY ARMSTRONG "ARMSTRONG" ROWLAND.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mitchell Cantrell was born March 29, 1920 in Johnson County to Ella Naper.
      According to his obituary, Mitchell Cantrell (age 86), son of the late Mance and Ella Mae Napier Cantrell, was a plumber, an electrician, and a construction worker. He was born March 29, 1920 in Whitehouse, died March 1, 2007 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Magdalene Rowland Cantrell. He was survived by 1 son, Kenneth Cantrell (of Paintsville); and 2 sisters, Betty Hale (Pineville) and Burdis Spradlin (West Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. DELMER CANTRELL, b. May 27, 1922, Kentucky, d. September 29, 1925, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Delvin Cantrill died September 29, 1925 in Pike County, Kentucky, from chronic ileocolitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 27, 1922, his parents as Mance Cantrill (b. Kentucky) and Ellay May (b. Kentucky), the informant as his father, and the burial place as Whitehouse, Kentucky.
      Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Delmer Cantrill lived from February 21, 1923 to September 29, 1925, and was buried in Osborn Cemetery in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    6. ADRIAN CANTRELL, b. February 21, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Adrain Cantrell was born February 21, 1923 in Johnson County to Ella Naper.
    7. MANCE "RED" CANTRELL JR., b. July 21, 1925, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 30, 1998, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ELEANOR (unknown last name), m. (2) LUCINDA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mance Cantrell was born July 21, 1925 in Floyd County to Ella Napier.
      According to his obituary, Mance Cantrell Jr. (age 73), son of the late Mance and Ella Napier Cantrell, was owner of Red's Machine Shop. He was born July 21, 1925 in Floyd County, died November 30, 1998 at home in West Van Lear, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 wives, Eleanor Cantrell and Lucinda Cantrell. He was survived by 2 sons, Mark Cantrell (of Red Bush) and Tim Cantrell (West Van Lear); 1 daughter, Linda Reed (Akron, Indiana); 2 brothers, Mitchell Cantrell (Paintsville) and Estill Cantrell (West Van Lear); 2 sisters, Betty Hale (Pineville) and Burdis Spradlin (West Van Lear); 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    8. WALTER CANTRELL, b. September 17, 1927, Pike County, Kentucky, d. September 9, 1991, West Virginia.
      Notes: It appears as though Walter Cantrell's name was listed as "Shirley" in both the 1930 and the 1940 census reports.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Cantrell was born September 17, 1927 in Pike County to Ella Napier.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Cantrell was born August 17, 1927, and died September 9, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Walter Thomas Cantrell was born September 17, 1927 in Vinners, Pike County, Kentucky, and died September 9, 1991. His parents are listed as Mance Cantrell and Ella M. Napier.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter T. Cantrell died September 9, 1991 in West Virginia at the age of 62. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Walter Cantrell lived from September 17, 1927 to September 9, 1991. He served in the U.S. Army from November 3, 1950 to October 29, 1952.
    9. WILLIAM HERSCHELL "HERSCHELL" CANTRELL, b. January 25, 1930, Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 4, 1994, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, m. BILLIE JO DALE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William H. Cantrell was born January 25, 1930 in Johnson County to Ella Waffer.
      According to his obituary, William Hershell Cantrell (age 64), son of the late Mance and Ella Mae Napier Cantrell, was retired from General Motors, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born January 25, 1930 in Johnson County, died April 4, 1994 in Metro Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Billie Jo Dale Cantrell; 3 sons, William Hershell Cantrell Jr. (of Cleveland), John Paul Cantrell (Cleveland), and Ronnie Joe Cantrell (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Connie Butcher (Strongsville, Ohio); 3 brothers, Mitchell Cantrell (Paintsville), Estil Cantrell (West Van Lear), and Mance Cantrell Jr. (West Van Lear); 2 sisters, Bety Ruth Hale (Pineville) and Burdis Spradlin (West Van Lear); 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, William Herschell Cantrell was born January 25, 1930 in Whitehouse, Kentucky, and died April 4, 1994. His parents are listed as Mance Cantrell and Ella Napper.
    10. ESTILL CANTRELL, b. July 31, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 10, 2003, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SYLVIA JONES, daughter of LUCY BLAIR and OBA JONES. She was b. September 1, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 8, 1993, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Lucy Blair was the daughter of Levi Blair and Nancy Evaline "Evaline" Williams.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estill Cantrell was born July 31, 1932 in Johnson County to Ella M. Napier.
      According to his obituary, Estill Cantrell (age 71) was a resident of Paintsville, Kentucky. He was born July 31, 1932 in Johnson County, died September 10, 2003 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Cantrell. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her obituary, Sylvia Jones Cantrell (age 54), daughter of the late Oba Jones and Lucy Blair, was a resident of West Van Lear, Kentucky. She was b. September 1, 1938 in Johnson County, died August 8, 1993 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Estill Cantrell; 1 son, Gary Cantrell (of West Van Lear); 3 daughters, Sharon Wireman (West Van Lear), Melissa Cantrell (West Van Lear), and Teresa Caudill (Denver, Kentucky); 1 sister, Flora Cantrell (West Van Lear); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    11. BETTY RUTH CANTRELL, b. 1935, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HALE.
    12. BURDIS MAE CANTRELL, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT "BUD" SPRADLIN, son of MANDA PELPHREY and OLIVER SPRADLIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Berdis M. Cantrell was born in Johnson County to Ella Napier.







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