GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY, son of JOHN SMITH CONLEY and ELIZABETH BRAMER, was born June 7, 1864 in Carter County, Kentucky, died December 23, 1945 in Upper Tygart, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dean Cemetery in Globe, Carter County, Kentucky. He married EVA LEE RANKIN, daughter of SAMUEL COOK RANKIN and EMILY SCOTT, October 25, 1886 in Fleming County, Kentucky. She was born in July of 1870 in Kentucky, died before 1945, and is buried in Logan County, West Virginia.
Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 527), George Conley was born June 7, 1865.
According to his death certificate, Henry Crow Rankin died April 3, 1912 in Poindexter, Harrison County, Kentucky, from chronic Brights disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 9, 1850, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Samuel Cook Rankin (b. Kentucky) and Emily Scott (b. Kentucky), the informant as Evaline Rankin of Robinson, Kentucky, and the burial place as Benson Chappel [sic].
According to his death certificate, Cyrus Newton Rankin died January 25, 1918 in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky, from "Multiple Neuritis." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Harrison County, Kentucky, his birth date as December 2, 1851, his marital status as widower, his occupation as stone mason, his parents as Samuel Cook Rankin and Emily Scott, the informant as O. V. Rankin of Falmouth, and the burial place as Sunrise, Kentucky.
According to his death certificate, George W. Conley died December 23, 1945 in Upper Tygart, Carter County, Kentucky, from heart dropsy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birth date as June 7, 1864, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Eva Conley, his occupation as miner, his parents as John Conley (b. Johnson County), and "unknown - Bramer" (b. Johnson County), the informant as Wm. Conley of Omar, West Virginia, and the burial place as Dean Cemetery.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George W. Comley [sic] died December 23, 1945 in Carter County at the age of 81. He was living in Carter County at the time of his death.
On pages 17 & 18 of the 1870 census for Claysville in Harrison County, Kentucky (dated August 1 & 2, 1870), Samuel Rankin is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Emily (born in Kentucky, age 42), Henry C. (born in Kentucky, age 20), Cyrus N. (born in Kentucky, age 18), Sartha S. [Martha S. on page 13 of the 1860 census for Vance in Vermilion County, Illinois] (born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary F. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Montgomery (born in Kentucky, age 13), James A. (born in Kentucky, age 12), John W. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 8), Francis (born in Kentucky, age 6), America (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 31 (Flemingsburg) in Fleming County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), Samuel C. Rankin is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 52), Fanny [Francis "Fanny"] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), America (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Eva L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).
On page 34 of the 1900 census for District 30 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), George W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #320, he's a farmer, born in June of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Eva L. (wife, born in July of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 29), Howard (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in September of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Birtie J. (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Cava E. [hard to read] (daughter, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Willie E. (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 180 (Seelyville - Lost Creek) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 22, 1910), George Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he works on the railroad, married for 24 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she has 8 children living [very hard to read], age 39), Howard (son, single, section worker for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 22), Samuel (son, single, section worker for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 20), Bertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Covie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Stella May (daughter, born in Indiana, age 1 month), and John DeGroff (boarder, single, laborer, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Wisconsin, age 28).
On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 21 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated January 12, 1920), George Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a coal miner, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Stella May (daughter, born in Indiana, age 9), and Willie (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 21).
On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 49-13 (Tricum) in Harrison County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), George W. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Eva L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 60), and William E. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 32).
The children of GEORGE CONLEY and EVA RANKIN are:
- HOWARD CONLEY, b. July 21, 1887, Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky, m. DORA C. ELLIS.
- JOHN SAMUEL CONLEY, b. September 23, 1890, Carter County, Kentucky, d. September 1941, buried in Stark, Elliott County, Kentucky, m. RUTH VIVIAN PRITCHARD.
- BERTIE JANE CONLEY, b. August 25, 1893, Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, d. September 26, 1948, Browns Creek District, McDowell County, West Virginia, m. WHEELER THOMAS SPANGLER.
- COVIE E. CONLEY, b. July 13, 1894, Kentucky, d. January 16, 1938, buried in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, m. OTTO MYLES FAGG.
- WILLIAM EDGAR CONLEY, b. October 16, 1898, Carter County, Kentucky, d. August 7, 1971, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio, buried in Calcutta, Columbiana County, Ohio, m. NINA MAE BLACK.
- LUTHER THOMAS CONLEY, b. December 27, 1900, Carter County, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1957, Holden, Logan County, West Virginia, buried in Whitman, Logan County, West Virginia, m. NINA MAE CURRY.
- WALTER ORVIN CONLEY, b. May 9, 1905, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1966, San Bernardino County, California, m. LOIS (unknown last name).
- HOMER HARRISON CONLEY, b. August 3, 1908, Vigo County, Indiana, d. June 1, 1909, Vigo County, Indiana.
- MARY MAY CONLEY, b. August 3, 1908, Vigo County, Indiana, d. 1908, Vigo County, Indiana.
Notes: Homer and Mary Conley were twins.
- STELLA MAY CONLEY, b. March 25, 1910, Vigo County, Indiana, d. October 18, 1988, Stark, Elliott County, Kentucky, m. JOHN RILEY BINION.
(This information comes from Tom Conley and other sources)
HOWARD CONLEY, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and EVA LEE RANKIN, was born July 21, 1887 in Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky. He married DORA C. ELLIS, daughter of EDWARD ELBERT ELLIS and MARY ALICE KELLER, June 12, 1911 in Vigo County, Indiana. She was born January 1, 1896 in Indiana, and died in December of 1982 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
Notes: According to Indiana marriage record transcripts, Howard Conley married Dora C. Ellis on June 12, 1911 in Vigo County.
When Howard Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Vigo County, Indiana, he stated that he was a railroad section foreman in Seelyville, Indiana, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born July 21, 1887 in Olive Hill, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
Notes: When Howard Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Terra Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, he stated that he was working for the W.P.A. in Lafayette, Indiana, that the person who would always know his name was Dora Conley of Seelyville, Indiana, and that he was born July 21, 1887 in Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 174 pounds, and he had blue eyes, black hair, and a ruddy complexion.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dora Conley was born January 1, 1896, and died in December of 1982. She received her Social Security card in 1951-1952 in Indiana, and her last place of residence was in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 13 (Lewis) in Clay County, Indiana (dated June 18, 1900), Edward Ellis is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in March of 1863 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 14 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in June of 1860 in Indiana, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 39), Walter (son, born in July of 1886 in Indiana, age 13), Rossie F. [or Russie] (son, born in October of 1889 in Indiana, age 10), Minnie E. (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Indiana, age 8), Lysander B. (son, born in December of 1893 in Indiana, age 6), Dora C. (daughter, born in January of 1896 in Indiana, age 4), and Edward O. (son, born in April of 1897 in Indiana, age 3).
On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 179 (Lost Creek) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated May 3, 1910), Edward Ellis is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a coal miner, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 24 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 39), Frederick (son, coal miner, born in Indiana, age 20), Dora C. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 14), Edward O. (son, born in Indiana, age 13), Clyde C. (son, born in Indiana, age 9), and Otto (son, born in Indiana, age 4).
On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 172 (Lost Creek) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Howard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Virginia, mother born in Indiana, age 29), George E. (son, born in Indiana, age 7), Howard P. (son, born in Indiana, age 5), and Paulina F. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 2 years 7 months).
On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 84-52 (Seelyville - Lost Creek Township) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 9, 1930), Howard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a gas foreman for a glass company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Dora C. (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Virginia, mother born in Indiana, first married at 15, age 33), Edward G. (son, born in Indiana, age 17), Howard (son, born in Indiana, age 15), Pauline (daughter, born in Indiana, age 12), Charles H. (son, born in Indiana, age 9), Glen H. (son, born in Indiana, age 6), Virgil L. (son, born in Indiana, age 4 years 1 month), and Walter O. (son, born in Indiana, age 1 year 4 months).
On pages 5 & 6 of the 1940 census for District 84-65 (Seelyville) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 4, 1940), Howard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Indiana, 6th grade education, age 44), Edward (son, divorced, mule driver in the coal mines, born in Indiana, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 27), Charles (son, single, laborer for the N.Y.A., born in Indiana, 2 years of high school, age 19), Glenn (son, born in Indiana, age 16), Leo (son, born in Indiana, age 14), and Walter (son, born in Indiana, age 11).
The children of HOWARD CONLEY and DORA ELLIS are:
- EDWARD GEORGE CONLEY, b. April 23, 1912, Seelyville, Vigo County, Indiana, d. December 1983, m. (1) JUANITA LAURA "BABE" BEDWELL, m. (2) BETTY KING.
- HOWARD PIERCE CONLEY, b. May 22, 1914, Indiana, d. September 13, 1961, Yuma, Arizona, m. WINIFRED ROBERTS, Vigo County, Indiana.
- PAULINE FAY CONLEY, b. September 14, 1917, Seelyville, Vigo County, Indiana, m. GLENN HOWARD BLAIR, December 16, 1934, Vigo County, Indiana.
- CHARLES HARRISON CONLEY, b. April 10, 1920, Indiana, d. February 7, 1987, buried in Vigo County, Indiana, m. (1) DOROTHY LAVENA ROLLINGS, m. (2) DELORIS P. MCCLAIN.
- GLEN HOWARD CONLEY, b. July 26, 1923, Indiana, d. Clay County, Indiana, m. (1) DOROTHY JENKINS, m. (2) THELMA MYERS.
- VIRGIL LEO CONLEY, b. 1926, Indiana.
- WALTER OSWALD CONLEY, b. 1928, Indiana, d. 1984, m. LORETTA DRUM.
Notes: Walter Conley's birth date has also been reported as December 28, 1930. The date posted here is from the 1930 census.
(This information comes from Tom Conley, Paula Conley, Deborah Ellis Suarez, and other sources)
JOHN SAMUEL CONLEY, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and EVA LEE RANKIN, was born September 23, 1890 in Carter County, Kentucky, died in September of 1941, and is buried in the family cemetery in Stark, Elliott County, Kentucky. He married RUTH VIVIAN PRITCHARD, daughter of SILAS M. PRITCHARD and LULA GREATHOUSE. She was born in July of 1897 in Indiana, and is buried in Burris Chapel Cemetery in Greene County, Indiana. Ruth Vivian Pritchard married (2) LEM GOODMAN. He was born about 1888 in Indiana.
Notes: When John S. Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 15, 1917 in Vigo County, Indiana, he stated that he was a section hand for the railroad, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born September 23, 1890 in Carter County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and dark-colored hair.
On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 127 (Lost Creek) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated June 29, 1900), Silas M. Prichard is listed as the head of the household for house #343, he's some kind of an engineer, born in June of 1856, birthplace unknown, parents birthplaces unknown, married for 8 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lurella (wife, born in November of 1867 in Indiana, parents born in West Virginia, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 32), Montie E. (daughter, born in December of 1892 in Indiana, age 7), and Ruthey V. [or Rutha] (daughter, born in July of 1897 in Indiana, age 2).
On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 180 (Seelyville - Lost Creek) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 22, 1910), S. M. Pritchard is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's an engineer in the coal mines, born in Alabama, father born in Alabama, mother born in South Carolina, married for 18 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Indiana, parents born in West Virginia, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 42), Montie (son, born in Indiana, age 17), Vivian (daughter, born in Indiana, age 12), Harry (son, born in Indiana, age 9), Juanita (daughter, born in Indiana, age 4), and John Hogan (boarder, single, butcher, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland, age 41).
On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Wright Township) in Greene County, Indiana (dated January 1920), John S. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a laborer in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ruth B. (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Alabama, mother born in Indiana, age 22), Eva L. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 5), Juanita M. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3 years 2 months), and Martha M. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 1 year 2 months).
On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 16-456 (Chicago) in Cook County, Illinois (dated April 7, 1930), Samuel Connelly is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a laborer in a glue factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Vivian (wife, finisher for a table making company, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, first married at 16, age 32), Eva (daughter, born in Illinois, age 15), May (daughter, born in Illinois, age 13), Mallie (daughter, born in Illinois, age 11), Fay (daughter, born in Illinois, age 4), Roy (son, born in Illinois, age 8), and Betty (daughter, born in Illinois, age 1).
On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 28-21 (Linton) in Greene County, Indiana (dated April 13, 1940), Lem Goodman is listed as the head of the household for house #276, he's a tipple man in the coal mines, born in Indiana, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Ruth (wife, born in Indiana, she was living in rural Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 42), Faye Conley (step-daughter, born in Illinois, she was living in rural Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, in 1935, age 14), and Betty Conley (step-daughter, born in Illinois, she was living in rural Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana, in 1935, age 11).
The children of JOHN CONLEY and RUTH PRITCHARD are:
- EVA LURENA CONLEY, b. December 16, 1914, Seelyville, Vigo County, Indiana, d. August 27, 1987, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceloa, St. Joseph County, Indiana, m. LELAND MATTELLIS EASTON, April 29, 1937, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceloa, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
- JUANITA MAE CONLEY, b. October 13, 1916, West Virginia, d. March 23, 1987, Plantation, Broward County, Florida, m. RAYMOND ROBERT EISNER, August 27, 1935, Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Wilfred, Sullivan County, Indiana.
- MARTHA MALLIE CONLEY, b. October 20, 1918, Midland, Greene County, Indiana, d. April 21, 1992, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Wilfred, Sullivan County, Indiana, m. JAMES ELMER STREET, May 29, 1937, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Wilfred, Sullivan County, Indiana.
- ROY STANLEY CONLEY, b. August 14, 1921, Jasonville, Indiana, d. January 20, 1995, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida (cremated), m. (1) JULIE LEAHEY, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, m. (2) MARJORIE LAURATTE NIXON, June 20, 1938, Sullivan County, Indiana, m. (3) BARBARA JACKSON, February 11, 1955, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.
- FLORENCE FAY CONLEY, b. April 19, 1924, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, d. June 7, 1996, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, m. (1) ERVIN LIGHT, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, m. (2) EDWARD DESILVA, April 20, 1945, m. (3) HARRY CODET, October 9, 1953, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.
- BETTY CHRISTINA CONLEY, m. (1) FRANK WALTON, June 1, 1947, Linton, Greene County, Indiana, m. (2) DON WEIGOLD, July 12, 1955, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.
- MARJORIE MONTANA MCKENNA, b. December 24, 1910, d. September 10, 1982, m. MARLIN WILLIAM MCKEIGUE, October 5, 1929, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
Notes: Marjorie McKenna was a foster child.
(This information comes from Tom Conley and other sources)
BERTIE JANE CONLEY, daughter of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and EVA LEE RANKIN, was born August 25, 1893 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, and died September 26, 1948 in Browns Creek District, McDowell County, West Virginia. She married WHEELER THOMAS SPANGLER, son of WILLIAM B. SPANGLER and MARTHA MARGARET SPENCER, about 1914 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia. He was born August 27, 1886 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1959 in Switzer, Logan County, West Virginia, and is buried in Adams Cemetery in Rogers, Wolfe County, Kentucky.
Notes: When Wheeler Thomas Spangler's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Logan County, West Virginia, he stated that he was wofking for Island Creek Coal Company in Holden, West Virginia, that he was married and had a child under 12 years old, and that he was born August 27, 1886 in Campton, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.
When Wheeler Thomas Spanger's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Kanahwa County, West Virginia, he stated that he was working for the N.R. & P. Co. in Capels, McDowell County, West Virginia, that the person who would always know his address was Bertie Spangler of Capels, and that he was born August 27, 1886 in Wolfe County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 150 pounds, and he had gray eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion.
According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Bertie Conley Spangler was born about 1892 in Grayson, Kentucky, and died September 26, 1948 in Browns Creek District, McDowell County, at the age of 56. Her parents are listed as George and Eva Rankins Conley, and she was married to W. T. Spangler at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Wheeler Thomas Spangler died February 18, 1959 in Switzer, Logan County, West Virginia, from silicosis and tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 27, 1886, his place of residence as Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired coal miner, his parents as William B. Spangler and Margaret Spencer, the informant as John Ferguson of Switzer, West Virginia, and the burial place as Adams Cemetery in Rogers, Kentucky.
According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Wheeler Thomas Spangler was born January 27, 1886 in Kentucky, died February 18, 1959 in Switzer, Logan County, at the age of 73 years 21 days, and was buried in Adams Cemetery in Rogers, Kentucky. He was a retired miner, married, living in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, and his parents are listed as William B. and Margaret Spencer Spangler.
On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 95 (Torrent) in Wolfe County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), William Spangler is listed as the head of the household for house #249, he's a teamster, born in June of 1865 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in June of 1865 in Kentucky, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 34), Wheeler T. (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), James W. (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Louisa J. (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), John E. (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sampson (son, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Goebel (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).
On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Whitman Creek) in Logan County, Virginia (dated April 26, 1910), William Spangler is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a laborer in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 46), Wheeler L. (son, single, laborer in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, age 23), James W. (son, single, laborer in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, age 21), John E. (son, brakeman, born in Kentucky, age 18), David S. (son, works in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, age 15), William G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Ennie Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).
On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 21 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated January 10, 1920), W. T. Spangler is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Berta J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Hershel H. (son, born in West Virginia, age 7), and Pearlie B. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2). They are living next to his parents.
On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 23-19 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1930), Wheeler T. Spangler is listed as the head of the household for house #397, he's a laborer in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Verdie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 36), Hershel (son, born in West Virginia, age 16), Berthal (son, born in West Virginia, age 14), Pearlie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 12), Julia (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 10), and Bertha (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 8).
On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 23-37 (Triadelphia) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 13, 1940), Wheeler T. Spangler is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Logan County in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Bertie (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 47), Julia Nunley (daughter, separated, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 19), Bertha Spangler (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), Roy Spangler (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), Frances Spangler (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 8), Clyde Spangler (son, born in West Virginia, age 4), John Ferguson (son-in-law, married, brakeman in the coal mines, born in West Virginia, he was living in rural Logan County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24), Pearl Ferguson (daughter, married, born in West Virginia, 6th grade education, age 22), Balford Ferguson (grandson, born in West Virginia, age 3), and Joyce Ferguson (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, age 1).
The children of BERTIE CONLEY and WHEELER SPANGLER are:
- HERSHEL H. SPANGLER, b. 1913, West Virginia.
- BERTHAL SPANGLER, b. 1916, West Virginia.
- PEARLIE B. SPANGLER, b. 1918, West Virginia, m. JOHN FERGUSON.
- JULIA SPANGLER, b. 1920, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) NUNLEY.
- BERTHA SPANGLER, b. 1922, West Virginia.
- ROY SPANGLER, b. 1927, West Virginia.
- FRANCES SPANGLER, b. 1932, West Virginia.
- CLYDE SPANGLER, b. 1936, West Virginia.
(This information comes from Tom Conley and other sources)
COVIE E. CONLEY, daughter of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and EVA LEE RANKIN, was born July 13, 1894 in Kentucky, died January 16, 1938, and is buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. She married OTTO MYLES FAGG, son of WILLIAM HENRY FAGG and IDA EUNICE DEVALL, November 20, 1911 in Vigo County, Indiana. He was born October 23, 1892 in Seelyville, Vigo County, Indiana, died October 3, 1982 in White Settlement, Tarrant County, Texas, and is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Notes: According to Indiana marriage record transcripts, William H. Fagg married Ida E. Devall on March 22, 1874 in Vigo County.
According to Indiana marriage record transcripts, Otto M. Fagg married Covie Conley November 20, 1911 in Vigo County, Indiana.
When Otto M. Fagg's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Vigo County, Indiana, he stated that he was a coal miner for the Glendale Coal Company, that he had a wife and 3 children, and that he was born October 23, 1892 in Seelyville, Vigo County, Indiana. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.
When Otto Myles Fagg's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 7, 1942 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, he stated that he was working for the Armstrong Walker Lumber Company in Terra Haute, that his closest relative wash Herschel Fagg of Terre Haute, and that he was born October 23, 1892 in Vigo County, Indiana. He was found to be 5 feet 9 1/2 inches tall, he weighed 169 pounds, and he had brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Covie Conley Fagg lived from 1895 to January 16, 1938, and was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, although no photos of her headstone is provided.
According to his death certificate, Otto Myles Fagg died October 3, 1982 in White Settlement, Tarrant County, Texas from respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive lung disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Indiana, his birth date as October 23, 1892, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as supervisor in the lumber industry, his place of residence as Burleson, Johnson County, Texas, his parents as William Henry Fagg and Ida Eunice DeVull, the informant as Thomas E. Bergeron [hard to read], and the burial place as Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Otto Fagg was born October 23, 1892, and died in October of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas.
On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 127 (Lost Creek) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated June 29, 1900), Henry Fagg is listed as the head of the household for house #348, he's a coal miner, born in June of 1854 in Indiana, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in July of 1858 in Illinois, parents born in Missouri, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 41), Earl W. (son, born in August of 1884 in Indiana, age 15), and Otto M. (son, born in October of 1892 in Indiana, age 7).
On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 180 (Seelyville - Lost Creek Township) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 30, 1910), W. H. Fagg is listed as the head of the household for house #232, he's a coal miner, born in Indiana, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 36 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Ida E. (wife, born in Indiana, parents born in Missouri, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 52), Otto N. (son, coal miner, born in Indiana, age 18), and George W. Fagg (father, widowed, born in United States, parents born in United States, age 86).
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 171 (Seelyville - Lost Creek Township) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated January 5, 1920), Otto M. Fagg is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a coal miner, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Covie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Lillian (daughter, born in Indiana, age 7), Herchell (son, born in Indiana, age 5), and Homer (son, born in Indiana, age 2).
On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 84-52 (Seelyville - Lost Creek Township) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 9, 1930), Otto M. Fagg is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a carman helper on the railroad, born in Indiana, parents born in Illinois, first married at age 19, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Covie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 35), Lillian L. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 17), Herschel M. (son, born in Indiana, age 15), and Homer L. (son, born in Indiana, age 13).
On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 84-65 (Seelyville) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated April 4, 1940), Otto M. Fagg is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a truck driver for a lumber company, widowed, born in Indiana, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed is Herachel (son, single, glass cutter in a hardware store, born in Indiana, 3 years of high school, age 25).
The children of COVIE CONLEY and OTTO FAGG are:
- LILLIAN L. FAGG, b. 1913, Indiana, m. HARRY HARRIS.
- HERSHELL M. FAGG, b. 1915, Indiana.
- HOMER L. FAGG, b. 1918, Indiana.
(This information comes from Tom Conley and other sources)
LUTHER THOMAS CONLEY, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and EVA LEE RANKIN, was born December 27, 1900 in Carter County, Kentucky, died April 2, 1957 in Holden, Logan County, West Virginia, and is buried in Whitman Cemetery in Whitman, Logan County, West Virginia. He married NINA MAE CURRY, daughter of WILLIAM ANDERSON "MAJOR" CURRY and LETTIE B. BAISDEN, July 3, 1919 in Logan County, West Virginia. She was born July 24, 1904, died in December of 1969, and is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan. Nina Mae Curry married (2) WARREN AKIN.
Notes: According to Logan County, West Virginia, marriage records, Wm. A. Curry (single, b. Logan County, resident of Logan County, age 21), son of Luke Curry and S. J. Ellis, married Lettie Baisden (single, b. Logan County, resident of Logan County, age 20), daughter of Jim and Mary Baisden on August 6, 1902. The minister who performed the service was M. A. Robinson.
According to his death certificate, William Anderson Curry died March 21, 1955 in Grant, Wayne County, West Virginia, from stomach cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as West Virginia, his birth date as August 19, 1882, his marital status as married, his occupation as school teacher, his parents as Luke Curry and Mary Ellis, the informant as Mary Ellis, and the burial place as Jones Cemetery.
According to her death certificate, Mrs. Major Curry died February 15, 1919 in Holden, Logan County, West Virginia, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as West Virginia, her age as 35, her marital status as married, the informant as Dr. W. F. Farley of Holden, and the burial place as Holden.
According to Logan County, West Virginia, marriage records, Luther T. Conley (single, miner, b. Carter County, Kentucky, resident of Whitman, age 18), son of Geo. Conley and Eva Rankins, married Nina Mae Curry (single, b. Logan County, resident of Whitman, age 15), daughter of Major Curry and Lettie Baisden, on July 3, 1919. The minister who performed the service was M. Williamson.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Luther Thomas Conley lived from December 27, 1900 to April 2, 1957 and was buried in Whitman Cemetery in Holden, Logan County, West Virginia, although no photo of his headstone is provided.
According to his death certificate, Luther Thomas Conley died April 2, 1957 in Holden Hospital in Holden, Logan County, West Virginia, from bilateral pyelonephrosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 27, 1900, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired coal miner, his place of residence as Whitman, Logan County, his parents as George W. Conley and Eva Mae Rankin [sic], the informant as Nina Mae Conley of Whitman, and the burial place as Whitman Cemetery in Whitman.
According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Luther Thomas Conley was born December 27, 1900 in Kentucky, died April 2, 1957 in Holden, Logan County, West Virginia, and was buried in Whitman Cemetery in Whitman, Logan County, West Virginia. His parents are listed as George W. Conley and Eva Mae Rankin, he was a retired coal miner, and married at the time of his death.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Nina M. Curry Conley Akin lived from July 24, 1904 to December of 1969, and was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan, although no photo of his headstone is provided.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nina Akin was born July 27, 1904, and died in December of 1969. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan.
On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Whitman Creek) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 26, 1910), Nina Curry is found living with her parents in the home of her grandparents. Luke C. Curry is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's not working, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Price (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 50), William A. (son, married, laborer in a logging camp, born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, age 27), Lettie B. (daughter-in-law, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 25), Nina (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, age 5), and Kennard C. (grandson, born in West Virginia, age 4 months).
O n page 17 of the 1920 census for District 21 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated January 10, 1920), Luther Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #158, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Nina (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 16).
On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 23-19 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 9, 1930), Luthur Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #213, he works in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nina (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 25), Sibyl (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 9), Josephine (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 7), Thomas (son, born in West Virginia, age 4), Harold (son, born in West Virginia, age 2), and Luthur Jr. (son, born in West Virginia, age 8 months).
On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 23-21 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 29, 1940), Luther Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's not working, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Nina (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 35), Thomas (son, born in West Virginia, age 14), Harold (son, born in West Virginia, age 12), Richard (son, born in West Virginia, age 12), James Curtis (son, born in West Virginia, age 5), Curtis Chappell (son-in-law, married, coal miner for Island Creek Coal Company, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 24), Sibyl Chappell (daughter, married, born in West Virgninia, 7th grade education, age 19), Curtis Chappell Jr. (grandson, born in West Virginia, age 3), Riley Browning (son-in-law, married, coal miner for Island Creek Coal Company, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 20), Josephine Browning (daughter, married, born in West Virginia, 1 year of high school, age 17), and Reba Acres (servant, single, born in West Virginia, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 19).
The children of LUTHER CONLEY and NINA CURRY are:
- SIBYL CONLEY, b. 1921, West Virginia, m. CURTIS CHAPPELL. He was b. 1916, West Virginia
- JOSEPHINE CONLEY, 1923, West Virginia, m. RILEY BROWNING. He was b. 1920, West Virginia.
- THOMAS CONLEY, b. 1926, West Virginia.
- HAROLD CONLEY, b. 1928, West Virginia.
- LUTHER THOMAS CONLEY JR., b. August 12, 1929, West Virginia, d. September 17, 1930, Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, buried in Logan County, West Virginia.
Notes: According to West Virginia death record transcrips, Luther Thomas, Jr. Conley was born August 12, 1929 in West Virginia, died September 17, 1930 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, and was buried in Ellis Cemetery. His parents are listed as Luther Thomas Conley and Mina Mae Curry.
- RICHARD CONLEY, b. 1930, Kentucky.
- JAMES CURTIS CONLEY, b. 1935, Kentucky.
(This information comes from Tom Conley and other sources)
STELLA MAY CONLEY, daughter of GEORGE WASHINGTON CONLEY and EVA LEE RANKIN, was born March 26, 1910 in Vigo County, Indiana, and died October 18, 1988 in Stark, Elliott County, Kentucky. She married JOHN RILEY BINION, son of LUSTER BINION and SARAH J. FLANNERY, February 01, 1926 in Logan, West Virginia. He was born November 28, 1905 in Kentucky, and died August 5, 1987 in Rowan County, Kentucky.
Notes: From Paula Flannery on February 28, 2009:
"I enjoyed your site.
"John Riley's mother was Sarah J. (Flannery)/Binion. She was the dau. of William Riley and Nancy A. (Davidson) Flannery of Stark, Elliott Co., KY. Children of Luster & Sarah were: Naomie (Omie); John Riley; Hazel; Myrtle; and Gladys.
"John's father, Luster Binion, married (2) Delphia Skaggs. Their children were: Ray H. b. 1915 and Arnold b. 1917.
"I thought you might want to make this correction. My husband comes from the Wm. Riley Flannery line."
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According to her death certificate, Sara Flanery Binion [sic] died June 3, 1912 in Laurel, Elliott County, Kentucky, and the cause of death isn't listed. Also on this certificate, Her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 24, 1886, her marital status as married, her parents as William Flanery (b. Kentucky) and Mary Flanery (b. Virginia), the informant as Andy Porter of Stark, Kentucky, and the burial place as Binion Cemetery.
According to Indiana birth record transcripts, Stella Conley was born March 26, 1910 in Vigo County to George Conley and Eva Rankin.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stella M. Binion was born March 25, 1910, and died in October of 1988. Her last place of residence was in Stark, Elliott County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stella Binion died October 18, 1988 in Elliott County at the age of 78.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, J. Binion was born November 28, 1905, and died in August of 1987. His last place of residence was in Stark, Elliott County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John R. Binion died August 5, 1987 in Rowan County at the age of 81. He was living in Elliott County at the time of his death.
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Laurel) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Luster Binion is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Delphia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), John R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months).
On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 32-7 (Magesterial District No. 4) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Riley Binion is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Indiana, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 20), and Glenis (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months). They are living next to Riley's parents.
On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 32-8 in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Riley Binion is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 30), Glenis (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Feril E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).
The children of STELLA CONLEY and RILEY BINION are:
- EDNA MAE BINION, b. December 4, 1926, West Virginia, d. August 10, 1927, Laurel, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Elliott County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, Edna May Binion died August 10, 1927 in Laurell [sic], Elliott County, Kentucky, from membraneous croup brought on by a sudden cold. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as West Virginia, her birth date as December 4, 1926, her parents as J. Riley Binion (b. Kentucky) and Stella May Conley (b. Indiana), the informant as Mrs. Riley Binion of Ault, Kentucky, and the burial place as Binion Cemetery.
- GLENIS EDGAR BINION, b. 1928, Elliott County, Kentucky, m. ROSINA HUNTER.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen E. Binion was born in Elliott County to Stella Conley.
- FERIL EVA BINION, b. 1932, Elliott County, Kentucky, m. PAUL JONES COX.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Feril E. Binion was born in Elliott County to Stella Conley.
(This information comes from Tom Conley, Paula Flannery, and other sources)
BELLE MARIE RICE, daughter of ARMINTA LOU "MINTIE" MAY and CHARLES NEWTON RICE, was born August 26, 1906 in Washington, and died April 27, 1972 in Seattle, King County, Washington. She married BRUCE EDWIN LAKE, son of FRANK H. LAKE and MARY E. (unknown last name), about 1925. He was born September 29, 1904 in California, and died February 26, 1985 in King County, Washington.
Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Belle Lake was born August 26, 1906, and died in April of 1972. She received her Social Security card in 1951-1953 in Washington, and her last place of residence was in Seattle, King County, Washington.
According to Washington death record transcripts, Belle M. Lake died April 27, 1972 in Seattle. She was living in King County at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bruce Lake was born September 29, 1904, and died in February of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and his last place of residence was in King County, Washington.
According to Washington death record transcripts, Bruce E. Lake died February 26, 1985 in King County at the age of 80. He was living in King County at the time of his death.
On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Sierra) in Sierra County, California (dated April 25, 1910), Frank H. Lake is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a logger, born in Iowa, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in California, father born in Wisconsin, mother born in New York, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 34), Elsie E. (daughter, born in California, age 14), Loyd L. (son, born in California, age 12), Masie J. (daughter, born in California, age 10), Tom M. (son, born in California, age 7), Bruce E. (son, born in California, age 5), Doris W. (daughter, born in California, age 3), and Frank M. (son, born in California, age 7 months).
On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 1 (Blewitt) in Chelan County, Washington (dated January 2, 1920), Frank H. Lake is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a logger, born in Iowa, father born in North Dakota, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in California, father born in Wisconsin, mother born in New York, age 43), Elsie (daughter, single, not working, born in California, age 24), Loyd (son, single, logger, born in California, age 22), Thomas M. (son, logger, born in California, age 17), Bruce E. (son, logger, born in California, age 15), Dorris W. (daughter, born in California, age 13), Frank M. (son, born in California, age 10), and Mary E. (daughter, born in Washington, age 1).
On page 53 of the 1930 census for District 17-91 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated April 17, 1930), Bruce E. Lake is listed as the head of the household for family #556, he's the manager of an apartment house, born in California, parents born in Idaho, first married at age 20, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Washington, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 23), Marjorie M. (daughter, born in Washington, age 3), and Shirley J. (daughter, born in Washington, age 0).
On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 40-169 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated April 9, 1940), Bruce E. Lake is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a refrigerator serviceman for a refrigerator company, born in California, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Belle M. (wife, born in Washington, 2 years of high school, age 33), Marjorie M. (daughter, born in Washington, age 13), Shirley J. (daughter, born in Washington, age 10), and Nancy L. (daughter, born in Washington, age 2 months).
The children of BELLE RICE and BRUCE LAKE are:
- MARJORIE M. LAKE, b. 1927, Washington.
- SHIRLEY J. LAKE, b. 1930, Washington.
- NANCY L. LAKEb. 1940, Washington.
- LANA LAKE.
(This information comes from Rebecca Ross and other sources)
ARCH LEO CONLEY, son of HENRY JEFFERSON CONLEY and MAHALA JANE DAVIS, was born February 14, 1874 in Carter County, Kentucky, died August 5, 1952 in Cannonsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MIRIAM ANN WOMACK, daughter of WATSON NATHAN WOMACK and EVELINE BARBARA KAUT, October 2, 1895 in Greenup County, Kentucky. She was born July 17, 1874 in Greenup County, Kentucky, died November 22, 1952 in Cannonsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on Arch Conley can be found on page 517 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Information on this family can be also be found on page 177 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Arch Conley married "?," and that their children were Ruth (married Harvey Cooksey), Ester, Ernest, Clifford, John, and "?." It also says:
"Arch Conley resides on a farm in Ohio. Harvey Cooksey works at the Solvay plant in Ashland, Kentucky. Ester is married and lives in Huntington, West Virginia. Ernest Conley boards with his aunt, Lizzie Straight."
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Arch Conley's full first name was reportedly Archibald.
According to his death certificate, Watson Nathan Womack died May 31, 1924 in Alcorn, Greenup County, Kentucky, from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Greenup County, his birth date as March 24, 1839, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Archer Womack (b. Virginia) and Mariam Kouns (b. Virginia), the informant as "Maggie Womack (daughter)" of Greenup County, and the burial place as Womack Cemetery.
According to her death certificate, Evelyn Barbara Womack Womack died August 29, 1929 in Alcorn, Greenup County, Kentucky, from "Senility Possibly Cephalic Meningitis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Greenup County, her birth date as October 28, 1848, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Watson Womack, her parents as John Kaut (b. Bavaria, Germany) and Maggie Womack (b. Greenup County), the informant as "Maggie Womack (daughter)," and the burial place as Kaut Cemetery.
When Arch Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Jess Wilson in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Miram Conley of Unity, Boyd County, and that he was born February 14, 1874. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Arch L. Conley lived from 1874 to 1952, and was buried in Section 14 of Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Miriam A. Conley lived from 1874 to 1952, and was buried in the same section of the same cemetery.
According to his death certificate, Arch Conley died August 5, 1952 in Cannonsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from apoplexy and carcinoma of the face. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birth date as February 14, his age as 78, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henry Conley and Mahala Davis, the informant as Mrs. A. Conley, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.
According to Jonda Leigh Conley Byrd (December 28, 2000): "My great grandmother was Mahala Davis Conley she was married to Henry. My
grandfather was Arch Lee Conley. I have an orginal obituary of Arch Conley. It states:
'Arch Conley 78, farmer, died at 4:15 pm yesterday at his home in Cannonsburg, KY, following an illness of two years.
'A resident of Boyd County for 30 years, Mr. Conley was born February 14, 1874 in Carter County, Ky., a son of Henry and Mahala Davis Conley.
'Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm tomorrow at the Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Carroll Caudill officiating. Burial will be in the
Ashland Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home, where friends may call after 7 o'clock this evening.
'Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Miriam Conley; three daughters Mrs. Ruth Cooksey and Mrs. Esther Kiser, both of Ashland, and Miss Bess Conley at
home; four sons, Russell and John H. Conley, Galliopolis, O., Clifford Conley, Ashland, and Ernest Conley at home, and 14 grandchildren."
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According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Arch Conley died August 5, 1952 in Boyd County at the age of 78. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
According to her death certificate, Miriam Ann Womack Conley died November 22, 1952 in Cannonsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Greenup County, her birth date as July 17, 1874, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Nathan W. Womack and Evelyn Kaut, the informant as Ernest Conley, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Miriam A. Conley died November 22, 1952 in Boyd County at the age of 78. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.
On page 70 of the 1880 census for District 38 (Precinct 1) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1880), Watson Womack is listed as the head of the household for house #429, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Evaline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Baden [Germany?], age 30), Miram (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Fanny (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 8 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Arch Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a teamster, born in February of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Miriam (wife, born in July of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Ruth (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Esther (daughter, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), an unnamed son (born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0 months), and Mahala Conley (mother, widowed, born in April of 1832 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 68).
On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Arch L. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Miriam (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 35), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Esther (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).
On pages 5 & 6 of the 1930 census for District 21-25 (Walnut Township) in Gallia County, Ohio (dated April 5 & 8, 1930), Arch Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 56 years old. Also listed is Miriam (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 55), John (son, single, barber, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 21), and Clifford (son, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 18).
On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 10-9 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Ernest Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a crane operator for Armco, widowed, born in Kentucky, he was living in Boyd County in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Arch Conley (father, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Carter County, Kentucky, in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 66), Miriam Conley (mother, married, does housework, born in Kentucky, she was living in Greenup County, Kentucky, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 65), and Bessie Conley (sister, single, does housework, born in Kentucky, she was living in Boyd County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 34).
The children of ARCH CONLEY and MIRIAM WOMACK are:
- RUTH CONLEY, b. February 29, 1896, Kentucky, d. April 5, 1960, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM HARVEY COOKSEY.
- ESTHER CONLEY, b. December 10, 1897, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1963, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JOHN BENJAMIN KISER.
- ERNEST N. CONLEY, b. May 17, 1900, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1981, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
- WILLIAM RUSSELL "RUSSELL" CONLEY, b. October 27, 1902, Kentucky, d. April 24, 1968, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, buried in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, m. LILLIAN HART.
- BESSIE G. CONLEY, b. January 11, 1906, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1980, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: Bessie Conley is found living with her sister Ruth in both the 1920 and the 1930 census reports, and with her brother Ernest in 1940.
- JOHN H. CONLEY, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1979 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio.
Notes: John Conley is found living with his sister Ruth in the 1930 census report.
- CLIFFORD ELWOOD CONLEY, b. February 19, 1912, Ohio, d. January 29, 1960, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. VERNA MAE KITCHEN.
(This information comes from by Jonda Conley Byrd and other sources)
CLIFFORD ELWOOD CONLEY, son of ARCH LEO CONLEY and MIRIAM ANN WOMACK, was born February 19, 1912 in Ohio, and died January 29, 1960 in Boyd County, Kentucky. He married VERNA MAE KITCHEN, daughter of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KITCHEN and PEARLIE MULLINS. She was born November 27, 1922 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and died November 12, 1993 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Jonda Leigh Conley Byrd (December 28, 2000): "My father was Clifford. He was born February 19, 1912, married Verna Mae Kitchen, died on January 29, 1960. I have two sisters, Donna Sue Conley Walker and Pamela Jo Conley May."
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Verna M. Kitchen was born November 27, 1922 in Boyd County to Pearlie Mullins.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clifford Conley was born February 19, 1912, and died in January of 1960. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clifford E. Conley died January 29, 1960 in Boyd County at the age of 47.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Verna M. Conley was born November 27, 1922, and died November 12, 1993. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Verna M. Conley died November 12, 1993 in Boyd County at the age of 70.
On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 10-9 (Cannonsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Benj. F. Kitchen is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 26), Verna Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Delbert W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Frank Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).
The children of CLIFFORD CONLEY and VERNA KITCHEN are:
- JONDA LEIGH CONLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BYRD.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jonda L. Conley was born in Boyd County to Verna Kitchen.
- DONNA SUE CONLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WALKER.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donna S. Conley was born in Boyd County to Verna Conley.
- PAMELA JO CONLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MAY.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pamella J. Conley was born in Boyd County to Verna Kitchen.
(This information comes from Jonda Conley Byrd and other sources)
MAMIE M. CONLEY, daughter of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born November 9, 1915 in Kentucky, died July 3, 1985 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married HENRY E. SKAGGS, son of AMOS SKAGGS and SARAH L. O'BRYAN. He was born May 19, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 20, 1984 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 137 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Mamie Skaggs lived from 1915 to 1985, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Henry E. Skaggs lived from 1910 to 1984, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to her obituary, Mamie M. Conley Skaggs (age 69), daughter of Blackburn and Stella B. Conley, was born November 9, 1915, died July 3, 1985 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Skaggs, in 1984. She was survived by 5 brothers, Wayne Conley (of Falcon, Kentucky), Wade Conley (Dayton, Ohio), Sherman Conley (Carey, Ohio), Floyd Conley (Carey), and Henry Conley (Sunbury, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Sina Tackett (Staffordsville) and Betty More Hart [sic] (Columbus, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mamie Skaggs was born November 9, 1915, and died in July of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mamie C. Skaggs died July 3, 1985 in Johnson County at the age of 69.
According to his obituary, Henry Skaggs (age 74), son of Amos and Sarah O'Bryan Skaggs, was a resident of Van Lear and a retired coal miner and Kentucky State Forestry employee. He was born May 19, 1910 in Johnson County, died May 20, 1984 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Maymie Conley Skaggs; 1 brother, Hobart Skaggs (of Urbana, Ohio); and 4 sisters, Mrs. Delphia Music (Urbana), Mrs. Marie Blevins (Bellview, Michigan), Mrs. Flora Bell O'Bryan (Ypsilanti, Michigan), and Mrs. Rebecca Webb (Louisa). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Skaggs was born May 19, 1910, and died in May of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Skaggs died May 20, 1984 in Floyd County at the age of 74. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
On page 37 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Amos Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #553, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Elisha M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Delphia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Amy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Bell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and John E. O'Bryan (father-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 61).
On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Amos Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #201, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 28, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Sarah L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 49), Amy (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hobart (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Marie Mills (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ruby Mills (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Gladys Mills (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 58-7 in Johnson County, Kentucky (undated), Henry Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed is Maimie (wife, born in Kentucky she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 25).
BERNIE C. CONLEY, son of SARAH JANE PENIX and MASON CONLEY, was born April 28, 1892 in Kentucky, and died September 26, 1967 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, daughter of WILLIAM HAMILTON COOPER and MARY ELIZABETH GULLETT, March 15, 1915. She was born June 12, 1898 in Kentucky, and died April 28, 1983 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 164 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Trinnie Ethel Cooper was the sister of Nora Cooper.
According to his death certificate, William Hamilton Cooper died May 16, 1948 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as February 26, 1875, his wife as Elizabeth Gullett (age 68), his occupation as farmer, his parents as Dave Cooper (b. Magoffin County) and Precilla Price [Pricilla Price] (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Mrs. William Cooper of Salyersville, and the burial place as Salyersville.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Martha Conley who was born in 1921 to a Trinnie Cooper in Magoffin County.
When Bernie 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 Salyersville, Kentucky, that he had a wife and a child, and that he was born April 29, 1892 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.
When Bernie Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was self-employed in Rushtown, Scioto County, that his closest relative was Ira Vaughters of Rushtown, Ohio, and that he was born April 29, 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 130 pounds, and he had brown eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bernie Conley was born April 28, 1892, and died in September of 1967. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bernie C. Conley died September 26, 1967 in Johnson County at the age of 75. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ethel Conley was born June 12, 1898, and died in April of 1983. Her last place of residence was in Rocester, Fulton County, Indiana.
On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), William H. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #381, he's a day laborer, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), Triney E. (daughter, born in June of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Rhoda Gullett (servant, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living next to a widowed David Cooper who's 50 years old, and not far from Archibald Prater Cooper.
On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Will H. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, age 35), Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 1 is still living [mistake], age 29), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jamse [James] Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Nora P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7). They are living 2 houses away from 82 year old Archibald Prater Cooper.
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Burnie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Trinnie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Junie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months), Rous (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).
On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Burnie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Trinnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 32), June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ross (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bess (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Will Press (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Vernie Conley [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Trennie (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 41), Ross (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 22), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Will Press (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Forest (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Wheeler (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Wade (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).
The children of BERNIE CONLEY and TRINNIE COOPER are:
- JUNE CONLEY, b. April 1, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. VESTER PATRICK.
- ROSS CONLEY, b. September 6, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 24, 1983, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.
Notes: Ross Conley never married.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ross Conley was born September 6, 1917 in Magoffin County to Trinnie Cooper.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ross Conley was born September 6, 1917, and died in February of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.
- TRIXIE CONLEY, b. November 18, 1919, Kentucky, m. (1) BYRON PUCKETT, m. (2) MITCHELL LOUIS.
- RUSSELL CONLEY, b. 1922, Kentucky, d. November 13, 1983, m. PAT SMITH.
- JULIE CONLEY, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. BUNK COOPER.
- BESSIE CONLEY, b. 1925, Kentucky, m. DEAN ENHART.
- WILL PRESS CONLEY, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY PUCKETT.
- ROBERT L. CONLEY, b. June 15, 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1987, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, m. MILDRED LOUISE "MITZI" COCHRAN.
- WALTER CONLEY, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, MARILYN (unknown last name).
- FORREST CONLEY, b. October 12, 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 29, 2008, Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. SUE (unknown last name).
- WHEELER CONLEY, b. 1935, Kentucky, m. VADA SHEPHERD.
- WADE CONLEY, b. 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MAXINE JACKSON.
- BERNIE CONLEY JR., b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CATHY (unknown last name).
TILDEN PENIX, son of MARY J. "MOLLIE" CONLEY and LEANDER C. PENIX, was born April 12, 1898 in Kentucky, and died May 30, 1971 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) DOSHIA SALYER, daughter of WILLIAM A. SALYER and MARY JACKSON about 1919. She was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died about 1940. He married (2) EDNA RUDD, daughter of NOAH RUDD and JULIE COFFEY. She was born January 9, 1925 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 11, 2014 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Penix Cemetery in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 145 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Doshia Salyer was reportedly born March 12, 1902, and died May 30, 1940.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna Rudd was born January 9, 1925 in Magoffin County to Julie Coffee.
When Tilden Penix' 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 L. C. Penix in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was L. C. Penix, and that he was born April 12, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Tilden Penix was born April 12, 1898, and died in March of 1971. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Tilden Penix died May 30, 1971 in Magoffin County at the age of 72.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Edna Penix was buried in Penix Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
According to her obituary, Edna Rudd Penix (age 89), daughter of the late Noah and Julie Coffey Rudd, was a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born January 9, 1925 in Salyersville, died December 11, 2014 in Salyersville Health Care Center in Salyersville, and was buried in Penix Cemetery in Mashfork, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tilden Penix; 1 son, Earl Penix; 1 daughter, Bulah Lovely; 5 brothers, Earl Rudd, Merle Rudd, Hurndon Rudd, Noah Adrian Rudd, and James D. Rudd; and 6 sisters, Madell Rowe, Vernie Barnett, Eula Cole, Edith Hammonds, Pauline Taylor, and Reva Deyton. She was survived by 3 sons, Kenneth Penix (of Salyersville), Marvin Penix (Crown Point, Indiana), and Franklin Penix (North Adams, Michigan); 4 daughters, Marie Caudill (Sandusky, Ohio), Ethel Williams (Missouri), Leatha Elkins (Missouri), and Alka Taylor (Illinois); 1 brother, E. J. Rudd (Salyersville); 2 sisters, Augustine Castle (Flat Gap, Kentucky) and Barbara Daniels (Salyersville); and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
On pages 2 & 3 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Patrick) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Tildon Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a laborer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Doshia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).
On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Tindon Penix is listed as the head of the household for family #262, he's working in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Dosie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 years 1 month), Hettie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 years 3 months), Bulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), and Ethel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month).
On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Noah Rudd is listed as the head of the household for house #281, he's a logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Julie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 37), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Verna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Merl (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ulan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 years 3 months), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 6 months), and Herndon (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month).
On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 77-10 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Tilden Pinix is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a sawyer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Doshie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 37), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Hattie Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Buleah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ethel Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Letha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Franklin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Eddiezean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Alkie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Tilden's 2nd wife.
On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 77-10 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Noah Rudd is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a logger in a sawmill, separated, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed is Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15).
The children of TILDEN PENIX and DOSHIA SALYER are:
- EARL PENIX, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARY E. MAY.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Penix was born in Magoffin County to Doshia Salyers.
- HETTIE MARIE PENIX, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. WORLIE CAUDILL.
- ERNEST PENIX.
Notes: Ernest Penix died at 18 months of age.
- BEULAH PENIX, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NELSON LOVELY.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bula Penix was born in Magoffin County to Dosha Salyer.
- ETHEL MAE PENIX, b. 1928, Kentucky, m. ALFRED WILLIAMS.
- LEATHA PENIX, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. TED ELKINS.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leatha Penix was born in Magoffin County to Doshia Salyers.
- FRANKLIN PENIX, b. 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LEATRICE COLE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Franklin Penix was born in Magoffin County to Dosha Salyers.
- MARVIN PENIX, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SHARRON PIGUE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Penix was born in Magoffin County to Doshia Salyer.
- EDAZINE PENIX, b. 1935, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edizine Penix was born in Magoffin County to Doshia Salyers.
- ALKA PENIX, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GENE TAYLOR.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alka Penix was born in Magoffin County to Doshie Salyers.
The child of TILDEN PENIX and EDNA RUDD is:
- KENNETH L. PENIX, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PATTY L. HOWES.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kineth L. Penix was born in Magoffin County to Edna Rudd.
VAUDIE PENIX, daughter of MARY J. "MOLLIE" CONLEY and LEANDER C. PENIX, was born April 16, 1900 in Kentucky, died June 19, 1986 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. She married CARL MIZE ADAMS, son of JOHNSON SAMUEL ADAMS and MYRTLE MCCLELLEN COOPER, September 3, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born May 26, 1900 in Rowan County, Kentucky, died November 24, 1967 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 146 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Vaudie Penix was reportedly born in Magoffin County and Carl Adams in Rowan County.
When Carl Mize Adams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Vaudie Adams of Salyersville, and that he was born May 26, 1900. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Vauda and Carl Adams were both buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vauda Adams was born April 16, 1900, and died in June of 1986. Her last place of residence was in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Vauda Adams died June 19, 1986 in Daviess County at the age of 86.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Carl Adams was born May 26, 1900, and died in November of 1967. His last place of residence was in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Carl M. Adams died November 24, 1967 in Daviess County at the age of 67.
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Carl M. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a teacher in the public schools, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Vaudie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Irin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months). They are living close to Carl's parents, and his brother Ernest Bundy Adams, who married Vaudie's sister. They are also living close to Vaudie's grandmother, Nancy Jane.
On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Carl Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Vaudie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 29), Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, 11), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to Vaudie's parents.
On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Carl Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Vaudie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 40), Irine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Una Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lester Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Philip Roger (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).
The children of VAUDIE PENIX and CARL ADAMS are:
- AMANDA IRENE ADAMS, b. July 31, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE WILLIAM PARR.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Amanda Adams was born July 31, 1919 in Magoffin County to Vaudie Penix.
- ALMA ADAMS, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HERMAN MCDONALD. He d. December 13, 1977.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alma Adams was born in Magoffin County to Vaudie Penix.
- DELLA ADAMS, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ETHEL TOM CRABTREE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Della Adams was born in Magoffin County to Vauda Penix.
- MORRIS MIZE ADAMS, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HETTIE PEARL RHINEBURGH.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Morris M. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Vaudie Penix.
- UNA MAE ADAMS, b. 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Una M. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Vaudie Penix.
- LESTER JACK ADAMS, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lester A. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Vaudie Perrix.
- PHILIP RODGER ADAMS, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Philip R. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Vaudie Penix.
HAZEL PENIX, daughter of MARY J. "MOLLIE" CONLEY and LEANDER C. PENIX, was born March 13, 1912 in Kentucky, died December 22, 2006 in Reynolds Station, Hancock County, Kentucky, and is buried in Friendship Community Cemetery in Fordsville, Ohio County, Kentucky. She married (1) HAROLD F. PULLINS, son of ELMER E. PULLINS and EMMA FARIS, June 9, 1939. He was born August 29, 1894, died April 14, 1957, and is buried in Independence Cemetery in Medaryville, Pulaski County, Indiana. She married (2) IRVIN FARMER, son of WILLIAM FARMER and CORDILEA BAIZE. He was born April 27, 1905, died July 12, 1989 in Reynolds Station, Hancock County, Kentucky, and is buried in Friendship Community Cemetery in Fordsville, Ohio County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 150 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Hazel Farmer lived from March 13, 1912 to December 22, 2006, and was buried in Friendship Community Cemetery in Fordsville, Ohio County, Kentucky, that Irvin Farmer lived from April 27, 1905 to July 12, 1989, was buried in the same cemetery, that Harold F. Pullins lived from 1894 to 1957, was buried in Independence Cemetery in Medaryville, Pulaski County, Indiana, and that Harold Pullins Jr. lived from 1940 to 1941, and was buried in the same cemetery as his father.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hazel Farmer was born March 13, 1912, and died December 22, 2006. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and her last place of residence was in Reynolds Station, Hancock County, Kentucky.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Irvin Farmer was born April 27, 1904, and died July 12, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Reynolds Station, Hancock County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Irvin Farmer died July 12, 1989 in Daviess County at the age of 84. He was living in Ohio at the time of his death.
On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 37-4 (Gillam Township) in Jasper County, Indiana (dated April 15 & 16, 1940), Harold Pullens is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he does road work, born in Indiana, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Hazel (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 28), Willis (son, born in Indiana, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 16), Maxine (daughter, born in Indiana, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 15), and Betty Fay (daughter, born in Indiana, age 1).
The children of HAZEL PENIX and HAROLD PULLINS are:
- BETTY FAYE PULLINS, b. 1939, Indiana, m.DONALD R. SCHULTZ, son of ALFRED SCHULTZ and META TURNER.
- HAROLD F. PULLINS II, b. July 26, 1940, d. August 26, 1941, buried in Pulaski County, Indiana.
HARRY B. CANTRELL, son of MINTA BELLE CONLEY and HENRY CANTRELL, was born January 13, 1897 in Kentucky, died November 23, 1949 in Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He married (unknown).
Notes: According to his death certificate, Harry Cantrell died November 23, 1949 in Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky, from coronary thrombosis. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as March 27, 1898, his marital status as married, his occupation as a clothing salesman, his place of residence as Louisville, Jefferson County, his parents as Henry Cantrell and Mint Conley, and the informant as Martin Isaacs. His birth date is listed as March 27, 1898, but the 1900 census has him being born in January of 1897 and his military records show that he was born January 13, 1897.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harry Cantrell died November 23, 1949 in Harlan County at the age of 53. He was living in Jefferson County at the time of his death.
According to U.S. Veteran's gravesite record transcripts, Harry Cantrell was born January 13, 1897, enlisted in the U.S. Army July 30, 1919 during World War I, died November 23, 1949, and was buried in Section C Site 215 of Zachary Taylor National Cemeetery in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 29, 1949.
On page 59 of the 1920 census for District 18 (Camp Zachary Taylor) in Jefferson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Harry Cantrell is listed as a single, 24-year-old private in the U.S. Army.
On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), Henry Cantril is listed as the head of the household for house #301, he's a farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Lennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Willie (son, married, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), Zella (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), Harry L. Cantril (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10 months), and Harry Cantril (son, married, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 32).
BEULAH CANTRELL, daughter of MINTA BELLE CONLEY and HENRY CANTRELL, was born October 17, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 19, 1974 in Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married LEWIS KEATON, son of MOVEDIA KEATON and REBECCA LESTER, about 1925. He was born August 12, 1899 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died September 30, 1984 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Lewis Keaton was the brother of Nancy Keaton, Elizabeth Keaton, and Margret Keeton.
When Lewis Keeton'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 farmer working for his mother, that his closest relative was Rebecca Keeton of West Van Lear, Johnson County, and that he was born August 12, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had black eyes and brown hair.
According to her obituary, Beulah Cantrell Keaton (age 68), daughter of Henry and Mint Conley Cantrell, was born in October of 1905 in Johnson County, died June 19, 1974 at home in Davis Branch, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was survived by her husband, Lewis Keaton; 1 son, Marvin Keaton (of Middlesboro); 2 daughters, Bonnie Sue Reed (Paintsville) and Mary Ann Keaton (Paintsville); 1 brother, Bill Cantrell (Buskirk); 2 sisters, Mary Tackett (Paintsville) and Mrs. Linnie Montgomery (Paintsville); and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Beulah Keaton was born October 17, 1905, and died in June of 1974. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beulah Keaton died June 19, 1974 in Johnson County at the age of 68.
According to his obituary, Lewis Keaton (age 86), son of Movedia and Rebecca Luster Keaton, was a Paintsville resident and a retired miner. He was born August 12, 1898 in Morgan County, died September 30, 1984 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Keaton, on June 19, 1974. He was survived by 2 daughters, Bonnie Sue Reed (of West Van Lear) and Mary Ann Keaton (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lewis Keaton was born August 10, 1899, and died in September of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence and last benefit was paid out in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lewis Keaton died September 30, 1984 in Johnson County at the age of 86.
On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Mobeaty Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in August of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 47 years old. also listed are Rebeca (wife, born in September of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 45), Nancy (daughter, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Eliza (daughter, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Kitza (daughter, born in September of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Louella (daughter, born in April of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Rutha M. (daughter, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Marget (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Benny (son, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Lewis (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months).
On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Beady Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Beca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 53), Nancy (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), Rutha (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Benj (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Luis (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).
On page 37 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Rebecca Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #363, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 66 years old. Also listed are Ben (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Lewis (son, widowed, track layer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nancy Holbrook (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 38), Winfield Holbrook (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).
On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Lewis Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Beulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 24), Maryanna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Marvin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
The children of BEULAH CANTRELL and LEWIS KEATON are:
- GLADYS KEATON, b. December 21, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1930.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Keaton was born December 21, 1925 in Johnson County to Beulah Cantrill.
- MARY ANN KEATON, b. October 13, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 24, 1997, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Keaton was born October 13, 1926 in Johnson County to Beulah Cantrell.
According to her obituary, Mary Ann Keaton, daughter of the late Lewis and Beulah Cantrell Keaton, was born October 13, 1926 in Johnson County, died April 24, 1997 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was survived by 1 sister, Bonnie Sue Reed (of West Van Lear); 4 nephews; and 4 nieces. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- MARVIN KEATON, b. December 26, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1978, Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, buried in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA HELEN SALYER, daughter of MARTHA PELPHREY and GEORGE OLLIE SALYER.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Keaton was born December 26, 1928 in Johnson County to Beulah Cantrill.
According to his obituary, Reverend Marvin Keaton, son of Lewis and Beulah Cantrell Keaton, was a resident of Middlesboro for the 14 years prior to his death and a veteran of the Korean War. He was born December 26, 1928 in Johnson County, died January 15, 1978 in Middlesboro Community Hospital, and was buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. He was survived by his father, Lewis Keaton; his wife, Martha Helen Salyer Keaton; 4 sons, Marvin Anthony Keaton, Ricky Alan Keaton, Joseph Andrew Keaton, and Michael Aaron Keaton (all of Middlesboro); 2 daughters, Caroline Jane Keaton and Helen Joyce Keaton (both of Middlesboro); and 2 sisters, Mary Ann Keaton and Bonnie Sue Reed (both of Davis Branch. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- BONNIE SUE KEATON, m. (unknown first name) REED.
