JAMES H. SALYER, son of JAMES M. SALYER and SARAH BLANTON, was born March 27, 1866 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 10, 1959 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married REBECCA H. LITTERAL, daughter of WILEY LITTERAL and REBECCA JANE PACE, January 22, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born October 4, 1870 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 18, 1949 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 185 & 548 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
James H. Salyer's middle name was reportedly Henry.
According to his obituary, James H. Salyer (age 93), son of the late James and Allie Blanton Salyer, was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Oil Springs. He was born March 27, 1866 in Johnson County, died Friday, October 9, 1959 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by 5 sons, Harvie Salyer (of Oil Springs), Dewey Salyer (Logan, West Virginia), Beecher Salyer (Irwin, Ohio), Mitchell Salyer (Springfield, Ohio), and Dee Salyer (Columbus, Ohio); 3 daughters, Cassie Blevins (Waverly, Kentucky), Hazel Hall (Powell, Ohio), and Ethel Mae Salyer (West Liberty, Ohio); 3 brothers, Clint Salyer (Irwin, Ohio), William Salyer (Ivyton, Kentucky), and Sam Salyer (Cleveland, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Minnie Phelps (Portsmouth, Ohio); 60 grandchildren; and 95 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James H. Salyer died October 10, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 93.
According to her death certificate, Rebecca Litteral Salyer died April 18, 1949 in Oil Springs from aortic regurgitation. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 4, 1870, her marital status as married, her parents as Wiley Litteral and Rebecca Jane Pace, the informant as James H. Salyer, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].
According to her obituary, Rebecca Litteral Salyer (age 78), daughter of Wiley Litteral and Rebecca Jane Pace, was a lifelong resident of Oil Springs. She died April 18, 1949 at home from a heart condition, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband, James E. Salyer; 5 sons, Harvey Salyer (of Oil Springs), Dewey Salyer (Switzer, West Virginia), Deedie Salyer (Columbus, Ohio), Beecher Salyer (Worthington, Ohio), and Mitchell Salyer (Urbana, Ohio); 4 daughters, Mrs. Eru Caudill (Xenia, Ohio), Mrs. Cassie Blevins (Waverly, Kentucky), Mrs. Hazel Hall (Powell, Ohio), and Mrs. Ethel May Salyer (West Liberty, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Luther Litteral, Luster Litteral, and C. Litteral (Charleston, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca Salyer died April 18, 1949 in Johnson County at the age of 78.
On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Wiley Litterall is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 43), Cynthia E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ulysus G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alafare (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Martin L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Corea (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Newcaress (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Lester (son, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Fleming Adkins (second cousin, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).
On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), James H. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #295, he's a farmer, born in March of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in February of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 32), Harvey (son, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Erie (daughter, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Cassie (daughter, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 7), and Walter (son, born in June of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to James' brother, John.
On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), J. H. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Beckie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 39), Harvy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Eira (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Kassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Dua (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Deds (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living close to several family members.
On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 16, 1920), James H. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Dedy (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ethel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Walter (son, married, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Eva (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living next to James' brother, John.
On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), J. H. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Rebecca H. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 60), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 23), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Hazell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ethel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Kathrine Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Arthur (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Eula (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months).
The children of JAMES SALYER and REBECCA LITTERAL are:
- HARVEY SALYER, b. November 9, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1966, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ADA COLDIRON, m. (2) VERTRICE SALYER.
- ERIE SALYER, b. March 1893, Kentucky, m. GARRETT H. CAUDILL.
- CASSIE SALYER, b. August 30, 1895, Kentucky, d. January 11, 1997, Corydon, Henderson County, Kentucky, m. GRANT BLEVINS.
- WALTER SALYER, b. June 27, 1898, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EVA ADAMS.
- DEWEY SALYER, b. July 19, 1900, Kentucky, m. ADA BURYEL SPRADLIN.
- DEEDY SALYER, b. February 19, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Beada Salyer was born February 19, 1903 in Johnson County to J. H. Salyer (b. Johnson County) and Rebecca Litteral (b. Magoffin County).
According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was a Dee D. Salyers who was born February 14, 1902, and died in October of 1986. 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, there Dee D. Salyers was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died October 5, 1986 in a long-term care facility in Hilliars County at the age of 84. He was divorced, a carpenter, and living in Franklin County at the time of his death.
- BEECHER SALYER, b. 1905, Kentucky.
- MITCHELL SALYER, b. 1908, Kentucky.
- JOHN SALYER, b. 1909, Kentucky.
- HAZEL SALYER, b. 1911, Kentucky, m. SQUIRE HILL.
- ETHEL MAE SALYER, b. 1915, Kentucky, m. JR. SALYER.
- MARY MAE SALYER.