Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Anna Tackett was born December 14, 1906, and died in October of 1983. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Anna M. Tackett died October 17, 1983 in Pike County at the age of 76. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Luther Tackett was born May 27, 1907, and died in December of 1967.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Luther Tackett died December 31, 1967 in Johnson County. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), John S. Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 24), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to Luther's future wife, Anna, and her family.

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Luther Tacket is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a garage mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), Elma Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Velma Louise [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to Luther's brother Lonnie.

The children of ANNA HAMPTON and LUTHER TACKETT are:
1. ELMA JEAN TACKETT, b. 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EDISON CRACE.
2. VELMA LOUISE "PEACHIE" TACKETT, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. FREDDIE SMITH.
3. BETTY LOU TACKETT (died young).
4. JAMES LUTHER TACKETT, b. September 5, 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1952, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Tackett Cemetery, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther Tackett was born September 5, 1934 in Magoffin County to Anna Hampton.
   According to his death certificate, James L. Tackett drowned on July 15, 1952 in Prestonsburg. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birthdate as September 5, 1934, his marital status as "never married," his occupation as filling station operator, his parents as Luther Tackett and Anna Hampton, and the informant as Mr. Luther Tackett.

Notes: Edison Crace was probably the son of U. Grant Crace and can be found in 1930 living with his father and his grandmother, Serilda Stone Crace.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elma Jean Tackett was born in Magoffin County to Anna M. Hampton.

The children of ELMA TACKETT and EDISON CRACE are:
1. SHARON KAY CRACE, m. JOE DARRELL SALYER.
2. TERRI LYNN CRACE.

The children of SHARON CRACE and JOE SALYER are:
1. BRYAN NEIL SALYER.
2. JEREMY DARRELL SALYER.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velma Louise Tackett was born in Magoffin County to Anna M. Hampton.

The children of PEACHIE TACKETT and FREDDIE SMITH are:
1. LINDA LOU SMITH, m. (1) CHARLES ALEXANDER PRESTON, m. (2) MARION RAY COLLINS.
2. KATHY ANN SMITH, m. JERRY WATSON.

The child of LINDA SMITH and CHARLES PRESTON is:
1. CHARLES ALEXANDER PRESTON JR.

The child of LINDA SMITH and MARION COLLINS is:
2. CHRISTOPHER ADAM COLLINS

The child of KATHY SMITH and JERRY WATSON is:
1. JERRY DUANE WATSON.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Isaac Conley was born March 28, 1857 in Johnson County to John Conley and Cinthy Canterl.

According to his obituary, I.W. Conley died at his home on Pigeon Creek on June 1, 1936 from the infirmities of old age, and was buried in the Litteral Cemetery in Little Paint, Johnson County. He was survived by his wife, Haley Conley; 3 sons, Boyd Conley, Floyd Conley, and Walter Conley; 2 sisters [daughters - misprint], Mrs. Myrtle Vincell (Oil Springs) and Miss Susan Conley (Oil Springs); and 3 brothers, W.H. Conley (Oil Springs), George Conley (Oil Springs), and Frank Conley (Staffordsville).

According to her obituary, Mahala Meade Conley, daughter of Rhodes and Elizabeth Conley Meade and a resident of Oil Springs, was born May 17, 1873 in Magoffin County, died February 29, 1954 in a local hospital following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by 3 sons, Boyd Conley (of Oil Springs), Walter Conley (Oil Springs), and Floyd Conley (Salyersville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Roy Vencil (Paintsville) and Lina Sue Conley (Oil Springs); and 1 brother, Leck Meade (Salyersville).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mahala M. Conley died February 20, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 80.

On page 43 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Isac W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #319, he's a farmer, born in March of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Haly (wife, born in May of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 27), Boyd (son, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Floyd (son, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), and Walter (son, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Isaac W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 37), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9). They are living next to Mahala's brother, Leck, and her sister, Susan.

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Isaac W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Myrta W. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Linnie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living by Mahala's sister, Susan, and her mother.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Isaac W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 32, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 56), and Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 29).

The children of ISAAC CONLEY and MAHALA MEADE are:
1. BOYD CONLEY, b. March 18, 1889, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 23, 1959, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LULA BLANTON.
2. FLOYD CONLEY, b. February 20, 1892, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 13, 1972, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SALLIE BLANTON.
3. WALTER CONLEY, b. January 11, 1894, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1976, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BESSIE BLANTON.
4. MYRTLE W. CONLEY, b. November 11, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 19, 1981, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES ROY VENCILL.
5. LINNIE SUSAN CONLEY, b. March 9, 1901, Kentucky, d. July 14, 1979, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Boyd Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born March 18, 1889 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had brown eyes and light red hair.

According to his obituary, Boyd Conley, son of Isaac and Mahaley Meade Conley, was a farmer and an oil field worker in Oil Springs. He was born March 18, 1889, was a lifelong resident of Oil Springs, died in a local hospital on January 23, 1959, and was buried in the Litteral Cemetery. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Lula Blanton Conley; 5 sons, Dennie Conley (of Oil Springs), Ted Conley (Oil Springs), Melvin Conley (Oil Springs), Clyde Conley (Oil Springs), and Orville Conley (Oil Springs); 4 daughters, Dixie Cornwell (Mt. Sterling), Edna Mae Litteral (Oil Springs), Eugenia Rice (Baltimore, Maryland), and Katherine Hardin (Lexington); 2 brothers, Walter Conley (Oil Springs) and Floyd Conley (Salyersville); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Roy Vencil (Paintsville) and Susan Conley (Oil Springs).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Boyd Conley died January 23, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 68.

According to her obituary, Lula Blanton Conley, daughter of Leonard and Susan McCarty Blanton, was a resident of Oil Springs and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was born November 19, 1890 in Magoffin County, died January 23, 1981 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in the Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. Her husband, Boyd Conley, preceded her in death on January 23, 1959. She was survived by 2 sons, Orville Conley (of Wilmington, Ohio) and Clyde Conley (Oil Springs); 4 daughters, Dixie Cornwell (Mt. Sterling), Jean Rice (Ocean City, Maryland), Edna Mae Litteral (Oil Springs), and Catherine Hardin (Lexington); 1 sister, Sally Conley (Oil Springs); 16 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lula Conley was born November 19, 1890, and died in January of 1981. Her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lula Conley died January 23, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 90.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Boyd Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 months, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Lulu (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 19).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Boyd Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Loula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Dennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Boyd Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a laborer in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 39), Dennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Edna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Eugenia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of BOYD CONLEY and LULA BLANTON are:
1. DENNIE CONLEY, b. May 25, 1911, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 1964, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARJORIE A. "MARGIE" BLANTON.
2. EDDIE "TED" CONLEY, b. August 19, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 6, 1978, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eddie Conley was born September 17, 1913 in Johnson County to Lonlie Blanton.
   According to his obituary, Eddie "Ted" Conley (age 65), son of Boyd and Lula Blanton Conley, was born August 19, 1913 in Johnson County, died September 6, 1978 in Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his mother; 1 son, Lowell Conley (Fayetteville, North Carolina); 1 daughter, Mrs. Linda Napper (Marion); 3 brothers, Melvin Conley (Van Lear), Orville Conley (Wilmington, Ohio), and Clyde Conley (Oil Springs); 4 sisters, Dixie Cornwell (Mt. Sterling), Jean Rice (Ocean City, Maryland), Edna May Litteral (Oil Springs), and Catherine Hardin (Lexington); 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. DIXIE CONLEY, b. July 14, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CORNWELL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie Conley was born July 14, 1915 in Johnson County to Lonlie Blanton.
4. EDNA MAE CONLEY, b. October 5, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LITTERAL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna M. Conley was born October 5, 1919 in Magoffin County to Lanla Blanton.
5. EUGENIA CONLEY, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HUBERT RICE.
6. MELVIN CONLEY, b. August 29, 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1980, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melvin Conley was born August 29, 1925 in Magoffin County to Lonlie Blanton.
   According to his obituary, Melvin Conley (age 55), son of Lula Blanton Conley and the late Boyd Conley of Oil Springs, was a self-employed brick mason. He was born August 29, 1925 in Johnson County, died July 5, 1980 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by 2 daughters, Kathy Melvin (of Van Lear) and Delena Keesee (Carlisle, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, include Clyde Conley and Edna Mae Litteral (of Wilmington, Ohio), Dixie Cornwell (Mt. Sterling), Catherine Hardin (Lexington), and Jean Rice (Ocean City, Maryland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
7. CLYDE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lula Blanton.
8. ORVILLE CONLEY.
9. KATHRYN CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HARDIN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kathryn Conley was born in Magoffin County to Lula Blanton.

(This information comes from Catherine Rice and other sources)

Notes: According to his death certificate, Herbert Blanton died December 9, 1937 in Ashland from a perforated duodenal ulcer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as December 28, 1901, his marital status as married, his wife as Mrs. Alice Blanton, his parents as Marion Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mrs. Alice Blanton of Ashland, Kentucky.

Notes: William Elzie Litteral was the brother of Fleming Litteral.

Laura Emily Bayes was the sister of James Jackson Bayes and the half-sister of Laurena "Lou" Bayes.

On her death certificate, Callie Reed is listed as the daughter of James Spradlin and Martha Reed. Martha Reed was James' 1st wife's sister. Other researchers have listed Callie's last name as Spradlin, but as can be seen in the 1880 census, it was Reed and her mother was single.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lore E. Bays was born May 24, 1858 in Sandy Win, Floyd County, Kentucky, to Charles J. Bays and Mahala George.

According to his obituary, William Henry Conley, son of John and Cynthia Conley, was born July 24, 1859 in Johnson County, lived in Johnson County his entire life, married Laura Bayes and after she died he married Callie Spradlin. She died February 27, 1920, and William later married Mrs. Martha Litteral, widow of the late Judge W.E. Litteral. He was survived by his wife; 1 daughter, Mrs. George Blanton (Mt. Sterling; 3 sons, George W. Conley (Ashland), Ben Conley (Ashland, and Wayne Conley (Oil Springs); and 2 brothers, Frank Conley (Paintsville) and George Conley (Oil Springs). The obituary also says "Beginning life in modest circumstances, Mr. Conley, by diligent work and economy accumulated a considerable fortune during his lifetime. Primarily a farmer he acquired a large tract of land in Johnson and Magoffin Counties. This now remains in one tract, the property of his estate. On this land much of the oil and gas was found during the development several years ago. This land proved to be very valuable and constituted the chief asset and foundation of his business success. During his lifetime he was identified with some of the most progressive businesses in Johnson County. At the time of his death he was Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors of the Second National Bank of Paintsville. He was also vice- president of the Sandy Valley Grocery Company. He and his sons were among the original organizers of this company.. He was one of the guiding influences in these two strong businesses and much of their growth and success has been attributed to his sound business judgment."

According to his death certificate, William Henry Conley died December 20, 1936 from heart problems. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Oil Springs, his birthdate as July 26, 1860, his marital status as married, his wife as Martha Conley, his parents as John Conley (b. Johnson County) and Cynthia Cantrell (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Mrs. Blanton of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Callie Conley died from double pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her parents as James Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Martha Reed (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Wilt Conley of Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, William Elzie Litteral died February 10, 1920 in Oil Springs from cerebral anemia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as May 25, 1849, his marital status as married, his occupation as commonwealth attorney, and his parents as Hairston Litteral (b. Virginia) and Catherine Ramey (b. Kentucky).

On page 99 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 16, 1860), Charles Bays is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mahala (born in Kentucky, age 37), Susan (born in Kentucky, age 6), Laura E. (born in Kentucky, age 2), William Hill (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Cynthia Hill (born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 21 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1870), Charley J. Bays is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mahala (born in Kentucky, age 44), Susan Mary J. (born in Kentucky, age 16), Laur Emaly (born in Kentucky, age 12), James J. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Charles W. (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Hyram George Bayes (born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Charles J. Bays is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 56), Laura E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), James J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Charles W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Will H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #315, he's a farmer, born in 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Calla (wife, born in January of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), Wayne (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 5 months), Haly (daughter, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), George W. (son, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), and George Mahan (servant, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), William H. Conley 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 50 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 36), and Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), William H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 28), Stella (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Ben F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 24), Manda (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Wain (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Ola Lemaster (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), William H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 43), and Alice Litteral (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40).

The children of WILLIAM CONLEY and LAURA BAYS are:
1. MAHALA CONLEY, b. October 29, 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 6, 1943, Montgomery County, Kentucky, buried Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, m. JOHN BLANTON.
2. GEORGE W. CONLEY, b. April 18, 1890, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 2, 1958, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. STELLA MEADE.
3. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY, b. March 24, 1893, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 21, 1979, Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, buried in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, m. AMANDA PENDLETON.

The child of WILLIAM CONLEY and CALLIE REED is:
4. WAYNE CONLEY, b. December 4, 1899, Kentucky, d. June 18, 1954, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NORA HOWARD.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geneva P Reed was born July 8, 1915 in Johnson County to Ida Williams.

According to his obituary, Gus Conley, son of the late Darius and Anna Rylan Conley, was born August 20, 1909 in Oil Springs, died June 2, 2004 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Geneva Reed Conley of Staffordsville; 2 daughters, Ida Ann Lemaster (of Oil Springs) and Sue Dell Pelphrey (Columbus, Ohio); 1 sister, May Thornsbury (Greenup County), and 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gus Conley was born August 20, 1909, and died June 2, 2004. His last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), George W. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Anna Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), June Jewel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Geneva P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), George W. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 57), Edith L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), June J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Geneva P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14). Gus' brother Raleigh is in house #198.

The children of GUS CONLEY and GENEVA REED are:
1. IDA ANN CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAUL S. LEMASTER.
2. SUE DELL CONLEY, m. FRED CAROL PELPHREY, son of FRED PELPHREY and DOROTHY FAIRCHILD.

(This information comes from Sue Conley Pelphrey and other sources)

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maxine Rice was born March 27, 1909, and died December 18, 2004. Her last place of residence was in Oak Harbor, Ottawa County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edward B. Rice was born July 16, 1905, and died June 19, 1988. His last place of residence was in Oak Harbor, Ottawa County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Edward B. Rice was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died June 19, 1988 in a long-term care facility in Port Clinton, Ottawa County, at the age of 82. He was a truck driver and was married at the time of his death.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 73-23 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 10, 1930), Edward Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #328, he's working in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Maxine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 21), Gloria E. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), and Beatrice (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

The children of MAXINE CONLEY and EDWARD RICE are:
1. GLORIA EDINAL RICE, b. March 15, 1926, Ohio, d. August 27, 1961, m. TRUMAN EVANS.
2. BEATRICE PAULINE RICE, b. 1929, Ohio, m. (1) CLYDE HOWE, m. (2) KENNETH HODGE.
3. FREDRICK EUGENE RICE, m. ALMA HINELINE.
4. HAROLD MANFORD RICE, m. FAYE GOLUSH.
5. JOE GEORGE RICE, m. KITTIE JANE BUTCHER.
6. KATHRINE LORAINE RICE, m. HAROLD JOHN PARMAN.

Notes: When Branch Jackson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Charley Jackson in Magoffin County, that his nearest relative was Charley Jackson, and that he was born March 20, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lula Jackson was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died April 11, 1981 in Portsmouth at the age of 79.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Branch Wallace Jackson was born March 20, 1899 in Kentucky, and died July 1, 1990 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 91. He worked on the railroads and was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Charley Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in November of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed ar Martha (wife, born in May of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 26), Dora (daughter, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Minnie (daughter, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Branch (son, born in March of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1), and Ida Jackson (step-daughter, born in January of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 3 and 4 of the 1910 census for District 108 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16-18, 1910), Charles Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she has 10 living children, age 37), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Branch (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Malcum (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Clearance (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Charlie Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Branche (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Malcum (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Clarence (daughter [mistake], born in Kentucky, age 10), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Bonnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 73-23 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Branch Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #236, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28).

The children of LULA CONLEY and BRANCH JACKSON are:
1. PHYLLIS AVANEL JACKSON, m. CHESTER SISSEL.
2. JUDITH JACKSON, m. DONALD ANDERSON.
3. PATRICIA JACKSON, m. RONALD DOLL.
4. LINDA JACKSON, m. KEITH MORGAN.

Notes: Martha's last name has been reported to be both Stapleton and Singleton.

According to his death certificate, Thomas Conley died February 5, 1931 in Oil Springs from influenza. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as Jly 20, 1863, his marital status as married, his father as John Conley (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as "Do not know," and the informant as Earl Conley of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), William Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 23), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mintie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Emily (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Archibald (son, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, age 10 months). Thomas is living with his parents 3 houses away in house #27.

On page 50 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Thomas Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #424, he's a farmer, born in July of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed is Armint (wife, born in April of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, no children, age 28).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), Tom Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 37), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7th, 8th & 9th, 1920) Tom Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #39, his occupation is unreadable, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Thomas Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 58), and Earl (son, married, taxi driver, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 27).

The children of THOMAS CONLEY and MINTA BLANTON are:
1. EARL CONLEY, b. 1903, Kentucky, m. FAYE BLANTON.
2. PEARLIE CONLEY, b. 1906, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1941, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUSTER WIREMAN.

Notes: Francis Marion Blanton was the brother of Jasper Blanton.

According to Kentucky birth records, Francis M. Blanton was born July 13, 1858 in Johnson County to Madison F. and Alsey Blanton.

According to his obituary, Francis Marion Blanton (age 94), son of Matt and Elsie Blanton and a resident of Litteral Fork, was born July 13, 1958 in Mine Fork, died February 10, 1953 at the home of his son following an illness of 2 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Conley Blanton, 13 years prior, and survived by 7 sons, John Blanton (of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky), Amos Blanton (Beaver, Ohio), Manford Blanton (Mine Fork), Hobert Blanton (Mine Fork), Grover Blanton (Oil Springs), Floyd Blanton (Jackson, Ohio), and Hubert Blanton (Wheelersburg); 6 daughters, Mrs. Cynthia Williams (Wheelersburg), Sola Russell (Waverly, Ohio), Alta Estep (Basah, Ohio), Lola Pennington (Mine Fork), Mary Risner (Jackson, Ohio), and Martha Hamilton (Akron, Ohio); and 85 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

On page 51 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 7, 1860), Francis M. Blanton is found living with his parents. Madison F. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #353, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Alsey (born in Kentucky, age 38), James (born in Arkansas, age 17), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Newton (born in Kentucky, age 8), Margarett (born in Kentucky, age 6), Jasper (born in Kentucky, age 3), Francis M. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 2 & 3 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 8, 1870), Madison Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Alcy (born in Kentucky, age 48), Newton (born in Kentucky, age 18), Margaret (born in Kentucky, age 16), Jasper (born in Kentucky, age 14), Marion (born in Kentucky, age 11), Ludema (born in Kentucky, age 9), Anderson (born in Kentucky, age 6), and William W. (born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 6 of the 1870 census for Precinct 2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 6, 1870), Robert Russle is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Delila (born in Kentucky, age 26), Asbary (born in Kentucky, age 13), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Floyd (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Louisa (born in Kentucky, age 7 months.

On page 12 of the 1880 census for District 64 (Precinct 2 - Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), H.M. Blaniton is listed as the head of the household for house #308, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to Mary's brother Asberry and 2 houses away from her parents.

On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Marion Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in July of 1859 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Elisabeth (wife, born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 33), John (son, born in September of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Amos (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Manford (son, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Synthy (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Grover (son, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sola (daughter, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Lola J. (daughter, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Floyd (son, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Oma (daughter, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Marion Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she has 13 children living, age unreadable), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Cyntha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Grover (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Solla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hearbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Francis M. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59), Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hobart (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cyntha Williams (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 28), Manford Williams (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Holly Williams (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 5 months).

On pages 13 & 14 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Marion Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 65), Alta (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 28), Mary (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 25), Martha (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 23), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

The child of MARION BLANTON and MARY RUSSELL is:
1. JOHN BLANTON, b. September 14, 1881, Kentucky, d. December 12, 1962, Montgomery County, Kentucky, m. MAHALA CONLEY.

The children of ELIZABETH CONLEY and MARION BLANTON are:
2. AMOS BLANTON, b. August 15, 1887, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 11, 1971, Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, m. (1) FLORA BLANTON, m. (2) LILLIE JAYNE.
3. MANFORD LEE BLANTON, b. November 12, 1888, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1967, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. (1) SHELLIE JAYNE, m. (2) NORMA WHEELER.
4. CYNTHIA BLANTON, b. March 8, 1891, Kentucky, d. October 25, 1990, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) MENIFEE WILLIAMS, m. (2) RANZIE ESTEP.
5. GROVER C. BLANTON, b. September 4, 1892, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 28, 1957, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) CYNTHIA ELLA BLANTON, m. (2) MAMIE MEADE.
6. SOLA BLANTON, b. January 1894, Kentucky, d. September 7, 1974, Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, m. ROBERT RUSSELL.
7. LOLA J. BLANTON, b. October 3, 1895, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1982, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SHERMAN PENNINGTON.
8. FLOYD BLANTON, b. June 15, 1897, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 30, 1988, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. LINNIE MEADE.
9. OMA BLANTON, b. November 26, 1898, Kentucky, d. November 26, 1934, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Blanton/Conley Cemetery, Litterals Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DONA MCCOY CONLEY.
10. ALTA BLANTON, b. July 8, 1900, Kentucky, d. March 14, 2001, Baltimore, Fairfield County, Ohio, m. GOLDEN ESTEP.
11. HERBERT BLANTON, b. December 28, 1901, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1937, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ALICE LEMASTER.
12. MARY BLANTON, b. 1904, Kentucky, m. EDDIE RISNER.
13. MARTHA BLANTON, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. OMAR HAMILTON.
14. ANNA BLANTON, b. 1907, Kentucky, d. 1908.
15. HOBERT BLANTON, b. February 19, 1908, Kentucky, d. July 1977, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOSEPHINE F. "JOSIE" WHEELER.
16. HUBERT BLANTON, b. May 23, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 8, 1965, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. MARY ELIZABETH MEADE.

Notes: Flora Blanton died the day she gave birth to a stillborn male.

When Amos Blanton's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, he stated that he was self-employed, that his closest relative was Lillie Blanton of Beaver, Jackson County, and that he was born August 15, 1887 in Wheelersburg, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 180 pounds, and he had brown eyes, red hair, and a ruddy complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Amos Blanton was born August 15, 1887, and died in January of 1887. His last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Amos Blanton died January 11, 1971 in Oak Hill Community Medical Center in Jackson County at the age of 83. He was married at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Flora Blanton died September 18, 1916 in Magoffin County from "accidental hemorage During child birth." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as October 21, 1888, her marital status as married, her parents as Leonard Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Susan McCarty (b. Kentucky), and the informant as J.C. Wheeler of Wheelersburg, Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lillie Blanton was born about 1894, and died September 21, 1973 in Oak Hill Community Medical Center in Jackson County at the age of 79. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Amos Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 21), and Rubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), John W. Jayne is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 36), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Shellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Paulina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dana (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Angelina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Pearley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and Haden Gullett (boarder, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Amos Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Rubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Berl (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Gladdis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harrison (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Amos Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he works in a cold mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 35), Rubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Burl (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Harrison (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Eula May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), James P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and J. Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

The children of AMOS BLANTON and FLORA BLANTON are:
1. RUBERT BLANTON, b. 1907, Kentucky, m. MARIE WILLIAMS.
2. BURL BLANTON, b. 1911, Kentucky.
3. LEONARD BLANTON, b. October 18, 1912, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 18, 1912, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in the Blanton Cemetery, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leonard Blanton was born October 18, 1912 in Magoffin County to Flora Blanton.
   According to his death certificate, Lenard Blanton died October 18, 1912 in Flat Fork after living for 1 hour, the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Amos Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Flora Blanton (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Manford Blanton of Wheelersburg, Kentucky.
4. PEARLIE BLANTON, b. October 18, 1912, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 20, 1912, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in the Blanton Cemetery, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Perlie Blanton was born October 18, 1912 in Magoffin County to Flora Blanton.
   According to her death certificate, Pearlie Blanton died October 20, 1912 in Flat Fork from the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, her birthdate is listed as October 18, 1912, her parents as Amos Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Flora Blanton (b. Kentucky), and the informant as F.M. Witten (who was the attending physician).
5. GLADYS BLANTON, b. December 31, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Blanton was born December 31, 1914 in Magoffin County to Flora Blanton.
   Gladys Blanton is in the 1930 census living with her parents, and also living in the home of her aunt, Sallie Blanton Conley.

The children of AMOS BLANTON and LILLIE JAYNE are:
6. THOMAS HARRISON BLANTON, b. April 8, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NEVA (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harison Blanton was born April 8, 1919 in Magoffin County to Lillie Jayne.
7. JOHNNIE BLANTON, b. September 8, 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Johnie Blanton was born September 8, 1920 in Magoffin County to Lillie Jayne.
   According to his death certificate, Johnnie Blanton died February 4, 1922 in Flat Fork from "burns from an open grate." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as September 8, 1920, his parents as Amos Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Lillie Blanton (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mrs. Lillie Blanton of Wheelersburg, Kentucky. There is also a note that says "This child was buried without a Permit."
8. EULA MAY BLANTON, b. 1922, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eula M. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Lillie Jayne.
9. JAMES P. BLANTON, b. 1925, Kentucky.
10. J. EDWARD BLANTON, b. 1926, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Jim Blanton born in 1924 in Johnson County to a Lillie Jaynes. There was also a James E. Blanton born in 1926 in Johnson County to a Lillie Jayne.
11. HOWARD BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Howard Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Lillie Jay.

Notes: Norma Wheeler was first married to a man by the name of Ed Adams.

When Manford Lee Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born November 12, 1888 in Wheelersburg. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair. Not being able to read or write, Manford signed the form with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Manford Blanton was born November 12, 1888, and died in December of 1967. His last place of residence was in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Manford L. Blanton died December 31, 1967 in Fayette County at the age of 79. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Shelly Jayne Blanton died during childbirth. She was 7 1/2 months pregnant at the time, and hemorrhage and shock are listed as contributing factors. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birthdate as December 5, 1895, her marital status as married, her husband as Manford Blanton, her parents as J.W. Jayne (b. Morgan County) and Cora Blanton (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Emmette Blanton.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Norma [Wheeler] Blanton was born July 21, 1907, and died February 24, 2000. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Norma Blanton died February 24, 2000 in Salyersville at the age of 91. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), Manford Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Shelly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Manford Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a pumper in the oil production industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Shella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 34), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Adda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Manford Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 36-2 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Ed Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a driller in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Norma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 21), Randolph (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), Harold (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 years 8 months [mistake - 2 months]).

The children of MANFORD BLANTON and SHELLIE JAYNE are:
1. HAZEL BLANTON, b. 1919, Kentucky, m. FRANK BOYD.
2. ETHEL MAE BLANTON, b. 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DON E. COLVIN.
3. ADA BLANTON, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ada Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Slenella Jayne.
4. JOHN MARVIN BLANTON, b. 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOANIE WEST.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John M. Blanton was born in Morgan County to Shellie Jayne.
5. WILLIAM BLANTON, b. 1926, Kentucky, m. BETTY HOWARD.
6. MANFORD BLANTON JR., b. 1928, Kentucky.
7. VIRGINIA BLANTON, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia Blanton was born in Johnson County to Shelly Jayne.
8. HERBERT BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WIONA C. (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Herbert Blanton was born in Johnson County to Shelly Jayne.

The children of MANFORD BLANTON and NORMA WHEELER are:
9. TYRA LEE BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tyra L. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Norma Wheeler.
10. SHELLY KAY BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shelly K. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Norma Wheeler.

Notes: Jane Lemaster's full name was reportedly Nancy Jane Lemaster.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cynthia Estep was born March 8, 1891, and died in October of 1990. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Cynthia B. Estep died October 25, 1990 in Morgan County at the age of 100. She had been living in Magoffin County at the time of her death. According to a 2nd Kentucky death record transcript, she died in Salyersville, Magoffin County, but had been living in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Menifee Williams died May 1, 1964 in Morgan County at the age of 83.

According to his death certificate, Ranzie Estep's cause of death was "probably due to acute cardiac failure due to coronary thrombosis." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as August 17, 1874, his marital status as married, his wife as Cynthia Estep, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Anderson Estep (b. Kentucky) and Jane Lemaster (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mintie Riggsby of Lacy, Kentucky.

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Menifee is found living in the home of his sister. Martin Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 26), Jessie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Junie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Jenny (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Menifee Williams (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 25, 1910), Jane Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #117, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, and she's 58 years old. Also listed are Ransy (son, widowed, no occupation is listed, born in Kentucky, age 35), Minta Estep (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Lonzo Estep (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lula Estep (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Francis M. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59), Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hobart (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cyntha Williams (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 28), Manford Williams (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Holly Williams (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 5 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Cyntha Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #108, she's a farmer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 39 years old. Also listed are Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14). Living next to them in house #109 is Ranzie Estep (widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50).

The children of CYNTHIA BLANTON and MENIFEE WILLIAMS are:
1. MANFORD WILLIAMS, b. November 24, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EMMA RIGSBY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mauford Williams was born November 24, 1913 in Magoffin County to Cynthia Blanton.
2. HOLLIE WILLIAMS, b. May 27, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GLADYS SMITH.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hollie Williams was born May 27, 1915 in Magoffin County to Cynthia Blanton.

Notes: Asberry Russell was the brother of Sola Blanton's father's first wife, Mary Russell.

When Robert Russell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Plutarch, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Sola Russell of Plutarch, and that he was born January 1, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

When Robert (no middle name) Russell's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, he stated that he was self-employed in Huntington Township, that his closest relative was Mrs. Sola Russell (wife) of Waverly, and that he was born January 1, 1896 in Magoffen County, Kentucky. He was found to be 69 inches tall, weighed 162 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sola Russell was born June 10, 1894, and died in September of 1974. Her last place of residence was in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sola Russell died September 7, 1974 in a long-term care facility in Westerville, Franklin County, at the age of 82. Her place of residence is listed as Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, and she was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Russell was born January 1, 1896, and died in October of 1966. 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, Robert Russell died October 4, 1966 in Pike County Hospital in Pike County, at the age of 71. He was married at the time of his death.

On pages 40 & 41 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23 & 25, 1900), Asbery Russel is listed as the head of the household for house #358, he's a farmer, born in February of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in January of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 40), Fredie (son, born in December of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Grover (son, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Marie (daughter, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Joseph (son, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Berthenie (daughter, born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Robbert (son, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Lorenie (daughter, born in May [hard to read] of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Ada (daughter, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Asbery Russell is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 49), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lorena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ellena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Joe (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Leslie (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Robert Russell is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 37), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Carlon (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Clide (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), and Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

The children of SOLA BLANTON and ROBERT RUSSELL are:
1. HOBERT RUSSELL, b. September 4, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hobert Russell was born September 4, 1915 in Magoffin County to Sola Blanton.
2. MARION G. RUSSELL, b. June 11, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marion G. Russell was born June 11, 1919 in Magoffin County to Sola Blanton.
3. MARY ELIZABETH RUSSELL, b. May 2, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary L. Russell was born May 2, 1917 in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
4. WALTER RUSSELL, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Russell was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
5. CLYDE RUSSELL, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde Russell was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
6. JOHNNIE RUSSELL, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Johny Russell was born in Magoffin County to Sola Blanton.
7. ANNA RUSSELL, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna Russell was born in Magoffin County to Sola Blantion.
8. FANNIE RUSSELL, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fannie A. Russell was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
9. HAGER RUSSELL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hager Russell was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
10. MARTHA J. RUSSELL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha J. Russel was born in Magoffin County to Sala Blanton.
11. DORTHA L. RUSSELL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dortha L. Russell was born in Magoffin County to Solo Blantion.
12. WILLIS RUSSELL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willis Russell was born in Magoffin County to Sola Blanton.

Notes: When Grover Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born September 4, 1892 in Wheelersburg. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and dark red hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his obituary, Grover Blanton (age 64), son of Marion and Elizabeth Conley Blanton, was a native of Magoffin County, but had lived in Oil Springs for most of his life. He was born September 4, 1893, died at 3:00 p.m. on October 28, 1957 from a heart attack while he was at work in the oil fields in Magoffin County, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was first married to Cynthia Blanton, who preceded him in death. He was later married to Mamie Meade, who survived him. He was also survived by 5 sons, Edgar Blanton (of Wheelersburg), Ennie Blanton (Jackson, Ohio), Hassel Blanton (Falcon), Oakley Blanton (Staffordsville), and Nickie Carl Blanton (Oil Springs); 3 daughters, Margie Conley (Oil Springs), Louise Harris (Miamisburg, Ohio), and Lexie Mae Gullett (Ashland); 5 brothers, Johnnie Blanton (Mt. Sterling), Manford Blanton (Falcon), Amos Blanton (Jackson, Ohio), Floyd Blanton (Staffordsville), and Hobert Blanton (Wheelersburg); and 6 sisters, Cynthia Estep (Wheelersburg), Lola Pennington (Oil Springs), Sola Russell (Waverly, Ohio), Alta Estep (Bossell, Ohio), Mary Risnor (Jackson, Ohio), and Martha Hamilton (Akron, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Grover Blanton died October 28, 1957 in Magoffin County at the age of 64.

According to her death certificate, Cyntha Ella Blanton died January 3, 1929 in Flat Fork from influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as March 12, 1895, her marital status as married, her parents as John Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Louisa Crace (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John Blanton of Wheelersburg, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Mayme Blanton died February 14, 1991 in Morgan County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time. According to another transcript, Mayme Blanton died February 14, 1991 in Oil Springs but was living in Morgan County at the time.

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Grover Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Margie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of GROVER BLANTON and CYNTHIA BLANTON are:
1. MARJORIE A. "MARGIE" BLANTON, b. December 10, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 1977, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DENNIE CONLEY.
2. EDGAR BLANTON, b. July 27, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BERTHA GULLETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Blanton was born July 27, 1916 in Magoffin County to Cynthia Blanton.
3. ENNIE L. BLANTON, b. June 6, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) ESTILL COLLINSWORTH, m. (2) RUTH LEMASTER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ennie L. Blanton was born June 6, 1918 in Magoffin County to Sintha Blanton.
4. DAVID HASSELL BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MAY MEADE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David H. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Syntha Blanton.
5. OAKLEY BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RUBY MEADE, daughter of GEORGE CLINTON MEADE and MARTHA C. WILLIAMS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Okla Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Cynthia Blanton.
6. LOUISE BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) J.D. HARRIS, m. (2) BROOKE DAVIS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Louise Blanton was born in Johnson County to Sinthia Blanton.
7. LEXIE MAE BLANTON, b. January 16, 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 2003,Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BRUCE GULLETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loxie M. Blanton was born January 16, 1927 in Magoffin County to Cyntha Blanton.
   According to her obituary, Lexie Mae Blanton Gullett (age 76), daughter of the late Grover C. and Cynthia Blanton, was born January 16, 1927 in Magoffin County, died in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, and was buried in Johnson Memorial Gardens in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Gullett; 2 brothers, Ennie Blanton and Hassel Blanton; 1 sister, Margie Conley; and her step-mother, Maymie Meade Blanton. She was survived by 1 daughter, Diana (Jose) Trevino (of Cincinnati, Ohio); 3 brothers, Edgar Blanton (Salyersville), Oakley Blanton (Staffordsville), and Nick Blanton (West Liberty, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Louise Blanton (Salyersville) and Judith Blanton (Oil Springs); and 2 grandsons, Ricardo Trevino and Daniel Trevino. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of GROVER BLANTON and MAMIE MEADE are:
8. JUDITH ANN BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Judith A. Blanton was born in Johnson County to Mayne Meade.
9. NICKIE CARL BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JUDY HUTCHINS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nickie C. Blanton was born in Johnson County to Mamie Meade.

Notes: William Jackson Pennington was the son of Levi Pennington and Sylvania Colvin.

When Sherman Pennington's World War I draft registration card was filled out on May 31, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a laborer in Portsmouth, Ohio, that he was single, that he had defective hearing, and that he was born October 17, 1894 in Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lola Pennington was born October 3, 1895, and died in May of 1982. Her last place of residence was Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lola Pennington died May 30, 1982 in Morgan County. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sherman Pennington died September 29, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 59.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Sherman Pennington is found living with his mother in the home of his aunt. Samuel Eastep [Estep] is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in October of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Mary B. [Mary Bell Adams] (wife, born in April of 1869 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 31), Shade (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Mary A. (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Andy (son, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), John M. (son, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Larra Penington (sister-in-law, born in June of 1873 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Minna A. Penington (niece, born in January of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Shurman Penington (nephew, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Walter Penington (nephew, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1910), Jackson Pennington is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Annie L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 37), Minnie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Water (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Gergia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Sherman Pennington is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Lola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Sherman Pennington is listed as the head of the household for house #269, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 33), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of LOLA BLANTON and SHERMAN PENNINGTON are:
1. FRANK PENNINGTON, b. 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EVALINE SALYER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank Pennington was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
2. RALPH PENNINGTON, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. MALVANEE COLE.
3. EVERETT PENNINGTON, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Evert Pennington was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.
4. VERNIE PENNINGTON, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOHN GIBBS.
   Notes: Vernie and Everett are twins.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Evert Pennington was born in Magoffin County to Lola Blanton.

Notes: When Floyd Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on August 24, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that his closest relative was F.M. Blanton of Wheelersburg, Kentucky, that he was born July 15, 1897 in Magoffin County, and that his father was born in Magoffin County. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Linnie Mae Meade Blanton was born October 4, 1905 in Kentucky, and died December 21, 1991 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 86. Her father's surname is listed as Meade and she was a widow at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Floyd Blanton was born June 15, 1897, and died November 30, 1988. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Floyd Blanton died November 30, 1988 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 91.

The children of FLOYD BLANTON and LINNIE MEADE are:
1. MILDRED BLANTON, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EZRA STEWART.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Linnie Meade.
2. D.J. BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, D.J. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Linnie Mead.
3. RAY E. BLANTON, m. ROSE SMITH, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ray E. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Linnie Meade.
4. RUIE FAYE BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) BOB BACK, m. (2) KEN PIPER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rule F. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Linnie Meade.
5. THOMAS LEE BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JO CANTRELL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas L. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Jennie Meade.
6. JANICE SUE BLANTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MORRIS COMBS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janice S. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Linnie Meade.

Notes: Tena Lemaster's full first name was reportedly Christina.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Golden Estep was born November 2, 1911 in Magoffin County to Gennie Lemaster.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alta Estep was born July 8, 1900, and died March 14, 2001 in Baltimore, Fairfield County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alta Blanton Estep was born July 8, 1900 in Kentucky, and died March 14, 2001 at home in Fairfield County at the age of 100. Her father's surname is listed as Blanton, her mother's maiden name as Conley, and she was a widow at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Golden Estep died March 24, 1960 in Fairfield County at the age of 47.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 98 (Jackson) in Pickaway County, Ohio (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Alonzo Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Tainy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Clinton (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Iona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Anderson (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Golden (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), Frances (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 6 months), and Ola (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 3 months).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 65-8 (Deer Creek) in Pickaway County, Ohio (dated April 5, 1930), Alonzo Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in West Virginia, first married at age 19, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Tena (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 17, age 49), Andrew (son, married, born in Ohio, first married at 19, age 22), Golden (son, born in Ohio, age 19), Emma J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Frances M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), Ola M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Edward (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Clara (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), and Betty A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2 years 2 months).

The children of ALTA BLANTON and GOLDEN ESTEP are:
1. CHARLES HOBERT ESTEPP, m. DONNA RUFF.
2. ALONZO ESTEPP, m. JACKIE ROSE.
3. LESTER EARL ESTEPP, m. RITA MORTON.
4. CHESTER PEARL ESTEPP.

The child of MARY BLANTON and EDDIE RISNER is:
1. MARION DOUGLAS RISNER.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josie Wheeler was born November 11, 1912 in Magoffin County to Lillie Hall.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hobert Blanton was born February 19, 1908, and died in July of 1977. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Josie Blanton was born November 11, 1912, and died January 9, 1999. Her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Josie Wheeler Blanton was born November 11, 1912 in Kentucky, and died January 9, 1999 at home in Jackson County at the age of 86 . Her father's surname is listed as Wheeler, her mother's maiden name as Hall, and she was a widow at the time of her death.

The children of HOBERT BLANTON and JOSIE WHEELER are:
1. HAROLD BLANTON, m. JANICE WILLIAMS.
2. DARIS H. BLANTON, m. MARY ANN (unknown last name).
3. DONALD BLANTON, m. JOYCE (unknown last name).
4. LINDA JO BLANTON.
5. DANNY HOBERT BLANTON.

The children of MARTHA BLANTON and OMAR HAMILTON are:
1. HELEN JUSTINE HAMILTON.
2. BETTY CAROL HAMILTON.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hubert Blanton was born May 23, 1911 in Magoffin County to Elizabeth Conley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marry L. Meade was born in 1917 in Magoffin County to Martha Williams. According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hubert Blanton was born May 22, 1911, and died in April of 1965. His last place of residence was in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hubert Blanton died April 8, 1965 in Fayette County at the age of 53. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

The children of HUBERT BLANTON and MARY MEADE are:
1. PHYLLIS ANN BLANTON, m. GLEN DOUGLAS WHEELER.
2. CHARLES EDWARD BLANTON, m. BEVERLY SUE GRIMM.

Notes: William and Sally Ryland can be found on page 40 of the 1910 census for District 156 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio, where they are found as Wm. E. and Sarah Ryland. Their daughter Georgia is living with them.

According to his death certificate, Darius Coonie Conley died from "Trauma to lower abdomen (Mule mashed him against manger)." Also on this certificate, his wife is listed as Anna Rilem Conley, his parents as John Conley (b. Kentucky) and Cynthia Cantrell (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Anna Conley of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Anna Ryland Conley (age 82), daughter of the late William and Sally Winn Ryland, was born August 18, 1880 in Tennessee, lived most of her life in Oil Springs, died December 10, 1962 in a local hospital, and was buried in the Conley Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coonie Conley, 31 years prior, and survived by 7 sons; Willie Conley (Mechanicsburg, Ohio), Hobart Conley (Win, Kentucky), Gus Conley (Oil Springs), Glen Conley (Oil Springs), Charley Conley (Oil Springs), Rolla Conley (Derby, Ohio), and Tollie Conley (Wittensville); and 2 daughters, Mrs. May Preston (Salyersville) and Mrs. Walter Jackson (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Anna Conley died December 10, 1962 in Johnson County at the age of 82.

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Darius Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #311, he's a farmer, born in May of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in July of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 23), Luther (son, born in Cotober of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Rolly (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Charley (son, born in June of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Tolly (son, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 27 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), William Ryland is listed as the head of family #214 in house #210, he's a blacksmith, born in January of 1850 in Texas, parents born in Tennessee, married for 26 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in January of 1849 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 51), Anna (daughter, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Georgia (daughter, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), and Levi Blair (servant, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28). They are living in the same house as a widowed Dorcas Conley and her son Landon.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Coonie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 29), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Realah (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Tolley (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Vergie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Gussie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), Coon Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Alabama, parents born in Tennessee, age 38), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Gussie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Cyntha (mother, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 85). All of the children in this family are listed as having a mother born in Alabama, making them Anna's.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Coonie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at 24, age 47), Willie (son, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), Gussie (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Georgia (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10). All of the children in this family are listed as having a mother born in Tennessee making them Anna's.

The children of COONIE CONLEY and DORA CRACE are:
1. LUTHER CONLEY, b. October 16, 1892, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA S. STAPLETON.
2. RALEIGH CONLEY, b. March 28, 1894, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1976, Derby, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. DEWEY ROSE BAYES.
3. CHARLES C. CONLEY, b. July 21, 1895, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 19, 1979, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELVA RICE.
4. TOLLIE CONLEY, b. May 18, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 28, 1975, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARGARET "MAGGIE" PENDLETON, m. (2) ZELDA DANIEL.
5. VIRGIE CONLEY, b. October 25, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 21, 1990, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WALTER JACKSON.

The children of COONIE CONLEY and ANNA RYLAND are:
6. WILLIAM "WILLIE" CONLEY, b. September 4, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 10, 1977, London, Madison County, Ohio, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA CANTRELL.
7. HOBERT CONLEY, b. August 10, 1907, Kentucky, d. July 19, 1988, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. CARRIE BLANTON.
8. GUS CONLEY, b. August 20, 1909, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 2, 1904, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GENEVA P. REED.
9. MAE CONLEY, b. October 22, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 6, 2008, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) SKAGGS ARNETT, m. (2) FOREST PRESTON, m. (3) CALVIN THORNSBURY.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Mae Conley Thornbury (age 96), daughter of the late Coonie Darius and Anna Ryland Conley, was born October 22, 1911 in Johnson County, died September 6, 2008 at home in Greenup County, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by 1 daughter, Betty Gibson (of Raceland); 1 step-daughter, Susan Widner; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
10. MITCHELL CONLEY, b. April 29, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 11, 1999, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUIE BLANTON.
11. GLENN CONLEY, b. 1917, Kentucky, m. EULA MAY WILLIAMS, daughter of THOMAS WILLIAMS and LOU E. WILLIAMS. She was b. April 24, 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 2000, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eula M. Williams was born April 24, 1921 in Magoffin County to Lou Williams.
    According to her obituary, Eula Mae Williams Conley (age 78), daughter of the late Thomas and Lou E. Williams, was born April 24, 1921 in Magoffin County, died April 17, 2000 in Mt. Manor Nursing Home, and was buried in Conley Family Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Conley. She was survived by 2 sons, Phillip Conley (of Oil Springs) and Larry Conley (Oil Springs); 3 sisters, Virginia Salyer (Flat Gap), Rouie Davis (Sciotoville, Ohio), and Jeanette Johnson (Richmond); 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
    According to his obituary, Gary L. Conley (age 54), son of the late Glen Conley and Eula Mae Williams, was born January 26, 1945 in Johnson County, died March 29, 1999 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Conley Family Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Wanda Conley; 2 sons, DeWayne Conley and Kelly Conley; 3 daughters, Jackie Mandola, Laparsha Conley, and Ronnie Webb; and 2 brothers, Larry Conley and Phillip Conley. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, there was another daughter in this family - Viola. Viola married Earl Ferguson and they had 6 children; Hazel, Virginia, Edna, J.B. "Bill", Jean, and Bobby. This Viola is found in the 1900 census as the step-grandaughter of John H. Conley and the granddaughter of Martha Crace Conley from her first marriage to John Dixon Conley.

When George Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Niles, Johnson County, that his closest relative was America Conley of Niles, and that he was born February 11, 1875. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, of medium build, and he had light brown eyes and slightly gray hair.

According to his death certificate, George Conley died March 20, 1950 in Oil Springs from bronchial pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as February 11, 1875, his marital status as married, his parents as John Conley and Cynthia Collins, the informant as Dave Thomas, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].

According to his obituary, George Conley (age 75), son of John and Cynthia Conley, was a prominent farmer in Oil Springs, which is where he was born and where he had spent his entire life. He died March 20, 1950 after an illness of only 1 day, and was buried in the Conley Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was married 51 years prior to Merkie Gullett, who survived him. He was also survived by 1 son, Bruce Conley (of Wakefield, Ohio); 5 daughters, Mrs. Golda Preston (Salyersville), Mrs. Lillie Miller (Prestonsburg), Mrs. Nollie Howard (Bradley, Kentucky), Mrs. Linnie Thomas (Norwood, Ohio), and Mrs. Esta Lykins (West Liberty).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Merica Conley was born January 13, 1877, and died in November of 1972. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Cottle, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Merica G. Conley died November 1, 1972 in Morgan County at the age of 95.

On page 14 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 5 - Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Chiristy Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 25 yearws old. Also listed are Malvania (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), America (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Jane [hard to read] (daughter, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), George Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #313, he's a farmer, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Coonie (wife, born in 1878 in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), and Goldie (daughter, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), George Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are America (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 32), Gollia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Linnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), George Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are America (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Nollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Linnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), George Conley is found living in the same house as his nephew Wayne. He's the head of family #136, a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Coon (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 53), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

The children of GEORGE CONLEY and COON GULLETT are:
1. GOLDIE CONLEY, b. May 12, 1900, Kentucky, d. April 21, 1975, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES PRESTON.
2. LILLIE CONLEY, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. JONAS L. MILLER.
3. NOLA CONLEY, b. September 2, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 20, 1982, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. BRYAN HOWARD.
4. WILEY CONLEY, b. February 7, 1906, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1928, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Wiley Conley died March 17, 1928 in Ashland from alcohol poisoning after drinking too much moonshine. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as February 7, 1906, his marital status as single, his occupation as laborer, his parents as George Conley (b. Kentucky) and America Gullett (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mrs. Jonas Miller of Ashland, Kentucky.
5. LINNIE CONLEY, b. March 20, 1908, Kentucky, d. October 29, 1983, Sharonville, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. DAVID THOMAS.
6. BRUCE CONLEY, b. August 3, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 29, 1974, Pike County, Ohio, m. CAROLINE HALL.
7. ESTA CONLEY, b. December 16, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 2002, m. HAROLD LYKINS.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Goldie Preston was born May 12, 1900, and died in April of 1975. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Goldie C. Preston died April 21, 1975 in Floyd County at the age of 75. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

The children of GOLDIE CONLEY and CHARLES PRESTON are:
1. GEORGE W. PRESTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George W. Preston was born in Magoffin County to Goldie Conley.
2. HAROLD D. PRESTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold D. Preston was born in Magoffin County to Goldie Conley.
3. CHARLES PRESTON JR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles Preston was born in Magoffin County to Goldie Conley.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Nola Conley was born September 2, 1903 in Johnson County to George Conley (b. Johnson County) and America Gullett (b. Magoffin County).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nollie Howard was born September 22, 1903, and died in August of 1982. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nollie Howard died August 20, 1982 in Floyd County at the age of 78. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 10-13 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Bryan Howard Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a driller in the gas industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 26), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bernerda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Billie G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Bryan Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

The children of NOLLIE CONLEY and BRYAN HOWARD are:
1. PAULINE HOWARD, b. February 28, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 2004, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. L.R. "SAM" DODD.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Howard was born February 28, 1924 in Johnson County to Nollie Conley.
   According to her obituary, Pauline Howard Dodd (age 79), daughter of the late Bryan and Nellie Conley Howard, was born March 30, 1924 in Paintsville, died February 8, 2004 in Salyersville Health Care Center in Salyersville, and was buried in Roark Cemetery on Burning Fork Road in Salyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.R. "Sam" Dodd; and 1 brother, Bill George Howard. She was survived by 1 son, Terry Porter (of Salyersville); 2 daughters, Lisa Woods (Salyersville) and Camille Prater (Lexington); 1 brother, Bryan Howard Jr. (Springboro, Ohio); 1 sister, Bernice Patton (Springboro); 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
2. BERNADINE HOWARD, b. May 26, 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burendene Howard was born May 26, 1925 in Magoffin County to Nollie Conley. She reportedly died young.
3. BILL GEORGE HOWARD, b. 1927, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. GLENNA SUE PRESTON.
4. BRYAN HOWARD JR., b. 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bryan Howard was born in Boyd County to Nollie Conley.
5. BERNICE HOWARD, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PATTON.
   Notes: Bernice Howard's name is listed as Bernice Patton in her sister Pauline's obituary.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bernice Howard was born in Magoffin County to Nellie Conley.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Linnie Thomas was born March 20, 1908, and died in October of 1983. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Linnie Thomas was born about 1908 in Kentucky, and died October 29, 1983 in Christ Hospital in Sharonville, Hamilton County, at the age of 75. She was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dave Thomas was born September 3, 1907, and died July 26, 1999. His last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dave Thomas was born September 3, 1907 in Kentucky, and died July 26, 1999 in Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Hamilton County, at the age of 96. His father's surname is listed as Thomas, his mother's maiden name as Hicks, and he was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 10-16 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), David Thomas is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a laborer in the gas wells, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Linnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), Jonas J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and Charles E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

The children of LINNIE CONLEY and DAVE THOMAS are:
1. JONAS J. THOMAS, b. 1928, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jonas J. Thomas was born in Boyd County to Linnie Conley.
2. CHARLES E. THOMAS, b. 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles E. Thomas was born in Boyd County to Linnie Conley.
3. DAVID A. THOMAS, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David A. Thomas was born in Boyd County to Linnie Conley.
4. WONOKA THOMAS, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wonoka Thomas was born in Boyd County to Linnie Conley.
5. JACQUELENE THOMAS, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jacquelene Thomas was born in Boyd County to Linnie Conley.
6. JAMES THOMAS.
7. PATTIE THOMAS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estia Conley was born December 16, 1916 in Johnson County to Merica Gullet.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Esta Lykins was born December 16, 1916, and died September 1, 2002.

The children of ESTA CONLEY and HAROLD LYKINS are:
1. J. WOODFORD LYKINS.
2. GLENN E. LYKINS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glenn E. Lykins was born in Johnson County to Esta Conley.
3. WILMA JEAN LYKINS, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilma G. Lykins was born in Morgan County to Esta Conley.

Notes: In the 1900 census Manford Conley is listed as being born in February of 1876, on his World War I draft registration card it's February 10, 1873, and on his death certificate it's December 27, 1872. He's 7 years old in the 1880 census.

When Manford L. Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Win, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Susan Conley of Win, and that he was born February 10, 1873. He was found to be 5 feet 6 inches tall, of medium build, and he had dark brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his death certificate, Manna C. died July 7, 1935 in Paintsville from carcinoma of the liver. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as December 27, 1872, his marital status as married, his wife as Susan Conley, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Conley (b. Johnson County) and Cynthia Cantrell (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Geo. Conley of Paintsville, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Susan Meade Conley died January 27, 1936 in Oil Springs from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as May 1878, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Rhoads Meade (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Marion Conley of Oil Springs.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Mantford. L. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Altie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Frances M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Linzy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Elizabeth Mead (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 63).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for Precinct 10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Elizabeth is found living with her daughter Susan. Manford L. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Frances M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Elizabeth Mead (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Manford L. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married when he was 29, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 46), Lindsey (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alma Meade (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

The children of MANFORD CONLEY and SUSAN MEADE are:
1. ALTA CONLEY, b. May 11, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 29, 2001, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NEHEMIAH "ENNIE" BLANTON.
2. FRANCES MARION CONLEY, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. BERTHA "BERTIE" HALL.
3. LINDSAY CONLEY, b. November 28, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1944, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ESTA BLANTON.
4. JOHN CONLEY, b. 1915, Kentucky.

Notes: Emma Williams was the sister of Hettie Williams.

When Charles R. Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for his father in Niles, Kentucky, that he was single, that he had a father, mother, brother and two sisters who were solely dependant on him for support, that he had physical defects and dependants that should exempt him from the draft, and that he was born July 9, 1895 in East Paint, Kentucky. He was found to be short and stout, and he had blue eyes and light colored hair. The registrar, a W.P. Witten, found that Charles didn't have any dependants.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Conley was born July 9, 1895, and died in May of 1965. His last place of residence was in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Charles R. Conley died May 8, 1965 in Portsmouth at the age of 69. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Clay Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 44), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dudley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Byron (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

The children of CHARLES CONLEY and EMMA WILLIAMS are:
1. IVAL MARIE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) GEORGE E. THOMPSON. He d. August 2, 1944, France. She m. (2) ARTHUR W. TURNER.
   qNotes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, this child's name was Ival Marie Conley. According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, this child was named Ina M. Conley, and she was born in Magoffin County to Emma Williams.
   qGeorge Thompson was killed in action in France during World War II. He was in the 87th Armored Field Artillary Battalion, Company C.
2. ILEY CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BERTHA MAE BENNETT.
3. RUTH CONLEY, m. RICHARD LESLIE BOGAN.
4. EDWARD CHARLES CONLEY, m. LOIS SUE ASKINS.
5. PAUL DOUGLAS CONLEY, m. DONNA LEE JONES.
6. CLAYTON GRANVILLE CONLEY, m. PAMELA SUE CRAWFORD.
7. HAROLD OGRA CONLEY, m. DANA LEE CALLIHAN.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jonas L. Miller was born February 2, 1902, and died February 10, 1994. His last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Jonas L. Miller died February 10, 1994 in Johnson County at the age of 92. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death. According to a second transcript, Jonas L. Miller died in Prestonsburg but was living in Johnson County at the time.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 29 (Short Creek) in Grayson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), William H. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lilly C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 34), Eddy E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jessee Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Jonas L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 33 (Short Creek) in Grayson County, Kentucky (dated January 30 & 31, 1920), Wm. H. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #247, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 44), Lillie C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Jessie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Jonas (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Asa R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Alta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 10-13 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Jonas Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a superintendent in the gas industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Lila (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 28), Belvus (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Loyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of LILLIE CONLEY and JONAS MILLER are:
1. BELVIS MILLER, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Belvis J. Miller was born in Johnson County to Lillie Conley.
2. ELBERT MILLER, b. 1923, Kentucky.
3. LLOYD JUNIOR MILLER, b. 1925, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Alta Conley was born May 11, 1902 in Johnson County to Sanford L. Conley (b. Johnson County) and Susan Meade (b. Magoffin County).

When Ennie Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 8, 1917 [hard to read] in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg [Magoffin County], that he was single, and that he was born February 17, 1893 in Wheelersburg. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, with blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to her obituary, Alta Conley Blanton (age 99), was born May 11, 1902 in Johnson County, died December 29, 2001 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ennie Blanton. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alta Blanton was born May 11, 1902, and died December 29, 2001. She received her Social Security card in 1962 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ennie Blanton was born February 17, 1893, and died February 1, 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Ennie Blanton, son of John and Lois Crose Blanton, was born February 17, 1893 in Wheelersburg, died February 13, 1966 in the Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville, and was buried in the Richmond Cemetery in Johnson County. He had been a resident of Oil Springs for 30 years and was survived by his wife, Alta Conley Blanton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Edith Richmond (of Richmond Village) and Mrs. Mary Lou Music (Oil Springs); 1 brother, Manford Blanton (Ashland); 3 sisters, Mrs. Glenn Wheeler (Oil Springs), Mrs. Gaylord Dobbins (Ashland), and the 3rd not listed; 3 half-brothers, James Blanton (Jackson, Ohio), Junior Blanton (Michigan), and Freddy Blanton (Freemont, Ohio); and a half-sister, Mrs. Barbara Patrick (Wheelersburg, Ohio. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ennie Blanton died February 13, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 72.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Ennie Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a pumper in the oil industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Alta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27), and Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of ALTA CONLEY and ENNIE BLANTON are:
1. EDITH BLANTON, b. January 15, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1996, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES GORDON RICHMOND.
2. MARY LOU BLANTON. m. (unknown first name) MUSIC.

Notes: Dora Cheek was reportedly the daughter of James W. and Mary Jane Bishop Cheek, and was reportedly born January 11, 1882 in Johnson County.

When Frank Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Dora Conley of Win, and that he was born October 12, 1880. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, of stout build, and he had dark brown eyes and black hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John F. Conley died May 21, 1957 in Boyd County at the age of 79.

According to her obituary, Dora Conley (age 55), wife of Frank (Big) Conley and a good Christian mother, died at home in Paintsville on May 8, 1937 following a number of years with illnesses, and was buried in a heavy, solid copper casket, probably the first ever used in that area, in the family cemetery on the Conley farm in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, 2 sons, and 4 daughters.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #125, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Tennessee, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 28), Gregie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Ova (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). Mary Cheek, who was probably Dora's widowed mother, is living in house #129 with Dora's probable brother, Budge.

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), John F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ova (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #442, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 48), Ova (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

The children of FRANK CONLEY and DORA CHEEK are:
1. GEGIE CONLEY, b. March 10, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 27, 1968, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LINDSAY MEADE.
2. OLLIE CONLEY, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. RUIE BLANTON.
3. RUIE FAYE CONLEY, b. November 18, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 24, 1975, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARION SLONE, m. (2) MEREDITH "MERDIA" PICKLESIMER.
4. OVA CONLEY, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. CUSTER BACK.
5. HOLLIE CONLEY, b. October 9, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 25, 1982, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JUNE MAE TACKETT.
6. OPAL CONLEY, b. February 5, 1921, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 8, 1966, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARMY O. CONLEY.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 179), Ollie Conley married a lady by the name of Ruie Blanton and they had 2 children, Ollie Allen Conley and Mike Conley. On page 28 of the same book, it says that Ruie Blanton, daughter of Dorcas Fairchild and Rosco Blanton, married a man by the name of Ollie Conley - no children are listed. There is no other evidence that shows that this Ruie Blanton did marry at all. She is found as Miss Ruie Blanton in both of her parents obituaries when they died in 1953. Her name is listed as Rouie Blanton in her own obituary in 1962, and the only dependents that she has are brothers and sisters. Her obituary and death record transcript will both be listed here for future reference.

According to her obituary, Rouie Blanton (age 56), daughter of Roscoe and Darcus Fairchild Blanton and a resident of Oil Springs, was born October 11, 1905 in Johnson County, lived her entire life in Johnson County, died March 19, 1962 in a local Johnson County hospital after an illness of 6 months, and was buried in the Blanton Cemetery. She was survived by 2 brothers, Flem Blanton (of Prestonsburg) and Rex Blanton (Oil Springs); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Woodrow McCarty (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rouie Blanton died March 19, 1962 in Johnson County at the age of 56.

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Ollie Conley is listed as the head of the household #212, he's a pumper in the oil production industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 24).

The children of OLLIE CONLEY and RUIE BLANTON are:
1. OLLIE ALLEN CONLEY.
2. MIKE CONLEY.

Notes: James Vencill was the brother of Roy Vencill.

Martha Bates' maiden name has also been reported as Martha J. Smiley.

According to Army enlistment records, James H. Vencille enlisted for 3 years in March of 1907 in Columbus Ohio. He was a farmer, 21 years and 1 month old, born in Knott County, Kentucky, he had blue eyes, light brown hair and a light complexion, he was 5 feet 4 inches tall, and he was discharged March 9, 1910 at Fort Wayne, Michigan.

When James Henry Vencill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, he stated that he was a machinist of the Ford Motor Company in Highland Park, that he was married and had 2 children, that he was a veteran having spent 3 years as a private in the infantry in the Phillipine Islands, that he was 30 years old, and that he was born January 27, 1877 [mistake] in Knott County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nancy Vencill died December 11, 1961 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 71. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), John E. Vincell is listed as the head of the household for house #422, he's a farmer, born in July of 1846 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 14 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in January of 1857 in Virginia, parents born in England, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 43), James H. (son, farm laborer, born in January of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Gracie (daughter, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Charlotte (daughter, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Matilda (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sadie (daughter, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), John D. (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Charles R. (son, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Lathana Bates (step-daughter, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (not dated), John Vencill is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 24 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in England, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 50), J.H. (son, barber, born in Kentucky, age 23), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), Sharlott (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Raye (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Garner (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8). This family is living 3 houses away from Nancy Conley and her family.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 237 (Columbus) in Franklin County, Ohio (dated January 3, 1920), James Henry Vencill is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a machinist, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Eileen (daughter, born in Michigan, age 4), Evelyn (daughter, born in Michigan, age 3), and James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 25-213 (Prairie Township) in Franklin County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1930), James H. Vencill is listed as the head of the household for house #324, he's a mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 27, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 40), Eileen (daughter, born in Michigan, age 14), Evelyn (daughter, born in Michigan, age 13), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Charles (son, born in Ohio, age 8), Paul G. (son, born in Ohio, age 7), Richard (son, born in Ohio, age 6), Nancy J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), Joseph C. (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and Branch W. (son, born in Ohio, age 9 months).

The children of NANCY CONLEY and JAMES VENCILL are:
1. VENUS EILEEN VENCILL, b. April 12, 1915, Michigan, m. GLENIS EDWARD "DICK" SWYERS, son of LEE ATIS SWYERS and ELIZABETH KELPATRICK, April 19, 1944. He was b. April 19, 1913.
2. EVELYNE VERA VENCILL, b. April 29, 1916, Michigan, m. RALPH CULP.
3. JAMES HENRY VENCILL JR., b. July 29, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 28, 1974, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. BETTY A. ARMSTRONG.
4. CHARLES ROY VENCILL, b. 1921, Ohio, m. MARY MARGARET MAHONY.
5. PAUL GRANVILLE VENCILL, b. 1922, Ohio, m. MILDRED (unknown last name).
6. RICHARD MORRIS VENCILL, b. August 29, 1923, Ohio, d. June 21, 1976, m. MARY IMOGENE SUMMERS.
7. NANCY JANE VENCILL, b. 1925, Ohio, m. LOUIS VENCILL CESTA.
8. JOSEPH CALVIN VENCILL, b. 1928, Ohio, m. MARY CUSMUS.
9. BRANCH WALLACE VENCILL, b. September 4, 1929, Ohio, d. May 29, 1969, m. RUTH ANN JOHNSON.
10. RALPH LEON VENCILL, m. JANE ANN (unknown last name).