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    JOHN MCKINLEY BLANTON, son of SOLA JANE WHITT and MANFORD BLANTON, was born April 14, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 21, 1978 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) MYRTLE ADAMS, daughter of ALAFAIR LITTERAL and GREENVILLE ADAMS, October 31, 1918. She was born October 9, 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 6, 1968 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. John Blanton married (2) AUDREY CAUDILL. He married (3) EDNA BLACK.

    Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 548 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    According to his obituary, John M. Blanton (age 82), son of Manford and Sola Whitt Blanton, was a retired farmer and a resident of Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was born April 14, 1896 in Johnson County, died December 21, 1978 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Edna Black Blanton; 2 sons, Paul Blanton (of Lucasville, Ohio) and John F. Blanton (Oil Springs); 4 daughters, Mildred O'Bryan (Waverly, Ohio), Eva Lee Anderson (Springfield, Ohio), Edna Faye Wheeler (Salyersville), and Imogene Powers (Paintsville); 6 brothers, Hobert Blanton (Oak Hill, Ohio), Edward Blanton (Urbana, Ohio), Clarence Blanton (Mutual, Ohio), Melvin Blanton (Oil Springs), James Blanton (Oil Springs), and Chester Blanton (Riceville); 7 sisters, Verna Collins (London, Ohio), Stella Salyers (Erwin, Ohio), Mella Stone (Washington Court House, Ohio), Zella Jackson (Paris, Ohio), Buretta Miller (Springfield, Ohio), and Judy Wolfe (Columbus, Ohio); 23 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Blanton was born April 14, 1896, and died in December of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, his last benefit was paid out in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John M. Blanton died December 21, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 82.

    According to her obituary, Myrtle Adams Blanton, daughter of Green and Alifair Litteral Adams, was born October 9, 1892 in Magoffin County, married John McKinley Blanton on October 31, 1918, died January 6, 1968 in Johnson County, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband; 2 sons, Paul Blanton (Lucasville, Ohio) and John F. Blanton (Springfield, Ohio); 5 daughters, Mildred O'Bryan (Waverly, Ohio), Ruby Youngquist (Springfield, Ohio), Evalee Anderson (Springfield, Ohio), Edna Fay Wheeler (Salyersville), and Imogene Powers (Paintsville); 1 brother, Charlie Adams (California); 1 sister, Gracie Bayes (Oil Springs); 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

    On page 50 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), "John Mc Blanton" (John McKinley Blanton) is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

    On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), John M. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 37), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Quinton (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ruby J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Eva L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Edna F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

      The children of JOHN BLANTON and MYRTLE ADAMS are:

      1. MILDRED BLANTON, b. March 25, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 2002, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, m. WAYNE O'BRYAN, son of ROSA LEE SALYER and HARRISON O'BRYAN.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred Blanton was born March 25, 1920 in Johnson County to Murtie Adams.
        According to her obituary, Mildred Blanton O'Bryan (age 82), daughter of the late Myrtle and John McKinley Blanton, was born March 25, 1920 in Johnson County, died December 20, 2002 in Pike Community Hospital in Waverly, Ohio, and is buried in Mt. Latham Cemetery in Waverly, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne O'Bryan; 1 son, Baxter O'Bryan; 1 daughter, Joan Wagner Horsley; 3 brothers, Quenten, Paul, and John Blanton; 3 sisters, Ruby Youngqist, Evalee Anderson, and Imogene Powers; and 2 great-grandsons, Eric Todd Moran and Adam Michael Wagner. She was survived by 1 sister, Faye Wheeler Blair (of Magoffin County, Kentucky); 3 grandsons, Samuel Wagner (Grand Island, Florida), Joe Wagner and John Wagner (both of Waverly); 2 granddaughters, Diannah Holbrook (Beaver, Ohio) and Juanita Horsley Stephens (Waverly); 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandsons. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
        According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mildred Obryan was born March 25, 1920, and died December 20, 2002. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence and last benefit was paid out in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.
        According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mildred Blanton O'bryan was born March 25, 1920 in Kentucky, and died December 20, 2002 in Pike County Hospital Med Center in Pike County at the age of 82. Her father's surname is listed as Blanton, her mother's maiden name as Adams, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
      2. PAUL BLANTON, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HATTIE O'BRYAN, daughter of MILLARD O'BRYAN and VIRGIE E. MAY.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul Blanton was born in Johnson County to Murtie Adams.
      3. QUENTON BLANTON, b. May 20, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 4, 1965, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, m. (1) BARBARA BLEVINS, m. (2) LORETTA SALYER.
        Notes: According to his obituary, Quenton Blanton (age 42), son of McKinley and Myrtle Adams Blanton, was resident of Belaire, Ohio, a veteran of World War II, and worked as a pipe fitter. He was born May 20, 1923 in Johnson County, and died October 4, 1965 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after an illness of 10 months. He was survived by his wife, Loretta Salyer Blanton; 1 son, William M. Blanton; 1 daughter, Betty Carol Ratliff; 2 brothers, Paul Blanton (of Lucasville, Ohio) and John Blanton (Springfield, Ohio); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Millard O'Bryan (Waverly, Ohio), Mrs. Ruby Youngquiest (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Evalee Anderson (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Edna Fay Wheeler (Alcon, Kentucky), and Mrs. Imogene Powers (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      4. RUBY JUNE BLANTON, b. 1925, Kentucky, m. RICHARD YOUNGQUIST.
      5. EVA LEE BLANTON, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EARL DEAN ANDERSON.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Evalle Blanton was born in Johnson County to Murtie Adams.
      6. EDNA FAYE BLANTON, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DORSEY R. WHEELER.
      7. JOHN FRANK BLANTON, b. January 11, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 27, 1994, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHRISTINE GULLETT.
      8. IMOGENE BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM GRANT POWERS.






    CHARLES JEFFERSON DAVIS JOHNSON, son of SUSAN CATHERINE CONLEY and LEVI D. JOHNSON, was born May 4, 1893 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married CLARA CYNTHIA COLDIRON, daughter of WILLIAM LEWIS COLDIRON and MARY AMANDA FERGUSON, about 1912. She was born in February of 1893 in Kentucky.

    Notes: When Chas. Jeff Davis Johnson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 15, 1971 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Red Bush, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born May 4, 1893 in Red Bush, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

    On pages 5 & 6 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 2 & 4, 1900), William Coldiron is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in August of 1868 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in September of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 36), Walter (son, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Nannie E. (daughter, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Nora T. (daughter, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Syntha C. (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), and James G. (son, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3). Mary's parents, James M. and Elizabeth J. Ferguson, are in house #17, living with Mary's sister, Nancy Ferguson Haggard.

    On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1920), William L. Coldiron is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, dry goods salesman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 46), Nora F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Clara C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), James G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Charles B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), Charley J.D. Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also also listed are Clarrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26, Keneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Oswald (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Mary G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 36-10 (Hamer Township) in Highland County, Ohio (dated April 7, 1930), Chas. J. Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Clara (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 36), Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Oswald (son, born in Kentuckya, age 15), Jeneiva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), William Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Chas. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

      The children of CHARLEY JOHNSON and CLARA COLDIRON are:

      1. KENNETH C. JOHNSON, b. November 15, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kenneth C. Johnson was born November 15, 1912 in Johnson County to Clara C Oldiron.
      2. OSWALD JOHNSON, b. January 1, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oswald Johnson was born January 1, 1915 in Johnson County to Clara Coldiron.
      3. MARY GENEVA JOHNSON, b. 1918, Kentucky.
      4. WILLIAM JOHNSON, b. 1923, Kentucky.
      5. CHARLES JEFFERSON DAVIS JOHNSON JR., b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles J. Johnson was born in Johnson County to Clara Coldiron.
      6. CATHERINE JOHNSON, b. 1926, Kentucky.
      7. FRANCIS JOHNSON, b. 1928, Kentucky.






    ARCHIBALD PRESTON CAUDILL, son of MARY JANE WHITT and SAMUEL CAUDILL, was born in May of 1874 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died January 13, 1928 in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA REFFIT, daughter of CLARINDA ADAMS and JACKSON REFFIT, August 3, 1893 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born June 24, 1877 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 3, 1925 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oldfield Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to her death certificate, Martha Reffit Caudill died March 3, 1925 in Ashland from multiple abscesses on her right kidney. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as June 24, 1877, her marital status as married, her parents as Jackson Reffit (b. Kentucky) and Clarinda Adams (b. Kentucky), and the informant as A.P. Caudill.

    On page 44 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Arch. P. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #375, he's a farmer, born in May of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in June of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 22), Cora (daughter, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Charles (son, born in September of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Della (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to his parents.

      The children of ARCHIBALD CAUDILL and MARTHA REFFIT are:

      1. CORA CAUDILL, b. July 1894, Kentucky.
      2. CHARLES CAUDILL, b. September 1896, Kentucky.
      3. DELLA CAUDILL, b. June 1899, Kentucky.






    RICHARD M. COOPER, son of ARCHIBALD PRATER COOPER and MARY "POLLY" MINERVA LITTERAL, was born in July of 1864 in Kentucky. He married JENNIE (unknown last name) about 1898. She was born in January of 1877 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 44 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Richard M. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #380, he's a lawyer, born in July of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Jennie (wife, born in January of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Ethel M. (daughter, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), Gladys (daughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months), and Katie Trusty (servant, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

      The children of RICHARD COOPER and JENNIE (unknown last name) are:

      1. ETHEL M. COOPER, b. May 1898, Kentucky.
      2. GLADYS COOPER, b. February 1900, Kentucky.






    SARAH V. COOPER, daughter of ARCHIBALD PRATER COOPER and MARY "POLLY" MINERVA LITTERAL, was born in April of 1875 in Kentucky. She married JOHN M. ARNETT about 1892. He was born in April of 1865 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), John M. Arnett is listed as the head of the household for house #383, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sarah B. (wife, born in April of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 25), Augustus (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Golda (daughter, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Mildred (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Mildred Arnett is found living with her grandfather. Arch P. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 82 years old. Also listed are Arazona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 40), Stormy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Mildred (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

      The children of SARAH COOPER and JOHN ARNETT are:

      1. AUGUSTUS ARNETT, b. August 1892, Kentucky.
      2. GOLDA ARNETT, b. March 1895, Kentucky.
      3. MILDRED ARNETT, b. July 1898, Kentucky.






    DANIEL BOONE COOPER, son of ARCHIBALD PRATER COOPER and MARY "POLLY" MINERVA LITTERAL, was born in August of 1856 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died about 1928. He married TELITHA DAVIS, daughter of HARVEY C. DAVIS and LOUISA HOWES, about 1884. She was born in October of 1864 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Telitha Davis was the sister of Mary C. "Molly" Davis and George Ann Davis.

    Harvey C. Davis was the brother of Mary Susan Davis and Hannah Davis.

    On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), Harvey C. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 43), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mary C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Talitha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), George A. [George Ann] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Arizona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Amanda H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Lizzie H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Daniel B. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #389, he's a farmer, born in August of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Telitha (wife, born in October of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 35), Verna C. (daughter, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Lizzie W. (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Archie B. (son, born in September of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to Boone's parents.

    On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), D.B. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Telitha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 45), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and E. Siegel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). Daughter Verna lives in house #84.

    On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Daniel B. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Talitha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 54), Sigel (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ramond Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Rexford Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Maurace Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Virginia Conley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6). The grandchildren are daughter Verna's.

    On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Telitha Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #182, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 65 years old. Also listed are Rexford Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Morris Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

      The children of DANIEL COOPER and TELITHA DAVIS are:

      1. VERNA C. COOPER, b. March 30, 1886, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in A.P. Cooper cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE WINFIELD CONLEY.
      2. ELIZABETH VIRGINIA COOPER, b. August 1893, Kentucky.
      3. ARCHIE B. COOPER, b. September 1897, Kentucky.
      4. E. SEIGEL COOPER, b. 1905, Kentucky.






    SUSAN CATHERINE CONLEY, daughter of DAVID CONLEY and MARY "POLLY" HOWES, was born October 2, 1852 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 8, 1931 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married LEVI D. JOHNSON, son of MARTIN C. JOHNSON and MARGARET GOUGH, February 13, 1868 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born December 22, 1846 in Virginia, and died May 10, 1924 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to her death certificate, Catherine Conley Johnson died February 8, 1931 in Red Bush and her cause of death was listed as "I think her condition was due to uremic poisoning from a chronic nephritis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birthdate as October 2, 1852, her marital status as widowed, her parents as David Conley and Polley House, the informant as Lou Buber [Lou Johnson Barber] of Red Bush, and the burial place as Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush.

    According to his death certificate, Levi Johnson died May 10, 1924 in Red Bush from interstitial nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as December 22, 1846, his marital status as married, his parents as Martin Johnson (b. Virginia) and Margarette Goffe (b. Virginia), the informant as Chas. Johnson of Red Bush, Kentucky, and the burial place as Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush.

    On page 43 of the 1850 census for District 60 in Smyth County, Virginia (dated August 3, 1850), Martin Johnson is listed as the head of the house for house #275, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Margaret (born in Virginia, age 37), Mary (born in Virginia, age 14), Lewis E. (born in Virginia, age 12), Martha (born in Virginia, age 10), Sampson (born in Virginia, age 8), Margaret (born in Virginia, age 7), James (born in Virginia, age 5), and Levi (born in Virginia, age 4).

    On page 101 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 16, 1860), Martin Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Margarette (born in North Carolina, age 49), Sampson (born in Virginia, age 18), James (born in Virginia, age 14), Levi (born in Virginia, age 14), and Finetta (born in Virginia, age 6).

    On page 15 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 6, 1870), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Susan C. (born in Kentucky, age 18), and Polly M. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #192, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Suzan C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Marget (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), July E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alas (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), James D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On pages 55 & 56 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #419, he's a farmer, born in December of 1845 in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born unknown, married for 32 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in [the month is blank] 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 48), Malva (daughter, born in [the month is blank] 1886, age 13), Laura (daughter, born in January of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Charley J.D. (son, born in [the month is blank] 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), and Otto (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #102, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 43 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 8 are still living, age 57), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Otto (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lou M. Hay (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), Glaucus J. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Orlando Hay (hired hand, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 25).

    On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27, 1920), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 68), Lou M. Hay (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 31), and Glacus Hay (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

    On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Catherine is found widowed and living in the home of her son. Otto Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Eulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 30), Lasco (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wandalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Wilma E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Catherine (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, age 78).

      The children of CATHERINE CONLEY and LEVI JOHNSON are:

      1. MARGARET POLLY JOHNSON, b. December 1869, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1947, Circleville, Pickaway County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE WASHINGTON HOLBROOK.
      2. JULIA E. JOHNSON, b. January 1871, m. JOSEPH L. SALYER.
      3. ALICE B. JOHNSON, b. March 1874, Kentucky, m. HENRY C. GREEN.
      4. JAMES D. JOHNSON, b. 1875, Kentucky.
      5. SARAH ELLEN JOHNSON, b. September 20, 1878, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 5, 1951, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SQUIRE Q. KELLY.
      6. ARIZONA A. "ZONA" JOHNSON, b. June 14, 1881, Kentucky, d. June 15, 1966, Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, m. DANIEL BOONE KAZEE.
      7. LOU MALVA JOHNSON, b. December 1, 1887, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1973, Pike County, Kentucky, m. (1) MART HAY, m. (2) JOHN BARBER.
      8. LAURA BELVA JOHNSON, b. January 1889, Kentucky, d. October 28, 1957, Pike County, Kentucky, m. JAMES CALVIN LAYNE.
      9. CHARLES JEFFERSON DAVIS JOHNSON, b. May 4, 1893, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLARA CYNTHIA COLDIRON.
      10. GEORGE OTTO JOHNSON, b. February 7, 1895, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1963, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. EULA REED.






    MARY CARRIE WHITT, daughter of JOHN HENRY WHITT and RUTHA A. THORNSBURY, was born in July of 1887 in Kentucky. She married JERRY MARTIN HUNT, son of JAMES MARTIN HUNT and SARAH JANE JUSTICE, about 1912. He was born March 12, 1882 in Kentucky, died March 8, 1936 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mouth Card, Pike County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When Jerry Hunt's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that his closest relative was his wife in Mouth Card, Pike County, and that he was born March 12, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a Mary C. Hunt that died November 26, 1971 in Pike County at the age of 84.

    According to his death certificate, Jerry Martin Hunt died March 8, 1936 in Pikeville froma fracture of the spine and a crushed chest, caused by an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as McCord, Kentucky, his birthdate as March 12, 1882, his marital status as married, his wife, as Carrie Whitt, his occupation as merchant, his parents as James Martin Hunt (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Jane Justice (b. Fish Trap, Kentucky), and the informant as J.N. Hunt of Pikeville, Kentucky.

    On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 82 (Lick) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), James M. Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in June of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 44), Nelson (son, born in September of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Jery (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Pricy E. (daughter, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Ida F. (daughter, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), John A. (son, born in July of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Mortelia (daughter, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Minda (daughter, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 170 (Lick) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), James Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 31 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 54), Jerry (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Ellen (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Tella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Minday (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 133 (Freeburn) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Jerry Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Ermel (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Orie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Victor (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 98-33 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Jerry Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 43), Ermel (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Orie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Victor (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ruth (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, widowed, age 88).

      The children of CARRIE WHITT and JERRY HUNT are:

      1. ERMEL HUNT, b. 1913, Kentucky.
      2. ORIE HUNT, b. 1915, Kentucky.
      3. VICTOR HUNT, b. 1917, Kentucky.
      4. JOHN HUNT, b. 1922, Kentucky.






    ANNE E. PENIX, daughter of SUSANNA CONLEY and ALLEN PENIX, was born in December of 1869 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) DUDLEY H. POWERS, son of NANCY J. BLAIR and JAMES POWER. He was born September 16, 1872 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died July 30, 1929 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (2) JACOB SALYER, January 2, 1907. Dudley Powers married (2) MALISSA (unknown last name). She was born about 1876, and died in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Anne Penix and Dudley Powers reportedly had another child, Nancy Jane Powers.

    Anne Penix reportedly died October 22, 1926 in Magoffin County. Dudley Powers is listed as married on his death certificate when he died in 1929.

    According to his death certificate, Dudley Powers died July 30, 1929 in Salyersville from stomach cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace as Magoffin County, his age as 46, his marital status as married, his occupation as carpenter, and his parents as James Powers (b. Magoffin County) and Nancy Jane Blair (b. Kentucky).

    On page 55 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Ann Power is listed as the head of the household for house #478, no occupation is listed, she's widowed, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, and she's 29 years old. Although she's listed as a widow, Dudley is still living.

    On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Dudley Power is found living in the home of his sister Mary. He's a farm laborer, widowed, born in September of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old.

    On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Jacob Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 3 years, and his age is missing from the census. Also listed are Anne (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, she's on her second marriage, age 39), Patrick Powers (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Warwick Powers (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

    On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), there is an Anne Salyers found that is probably this Anne. She's living by herself, widowed, farming, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 53 years old.

      The children of ANNE PENIX and DUDLEY POWERS are:

      1. PATRICK POWERS, b. November 11, 1892, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1965, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, m. IDA PATRICK.
      2. WARWICK POWERS, b. January 29, 1895, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 14, 1946, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, m. MYRTLE ANN GRIFFITH.






    MARTHA CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM S. CONLEY and SARAH PATRICK, was born either April 13, 1851 (tombstone) or April 3, 1852 (Breathitt County records) in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and died January 23, 1885. She married ANDREW ROWE. He was born about 1847 in Kentucky, and died November 14, 1895.

    Notes: On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 15 (Bakerfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Andrew Rowe is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and George (son, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living 2 houses down from Martha's parents.

      The children of MARTHA CONLEY and ANDY ROWE are:

      1. MARY ROWE, m. JOHN OLIVER. He m. (1) LILLY BRADLEY.
        Notes: Mary and John are both buried in Oliver Cemetery in Palmyra, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      2. GEORGE ROWE, m. POKIE ALLEN, daughter of WOOTSON ALLEN and DELANEY WHITAKER. She was b. December 1892.
      3. WILLIAM ROWE, b. December 27, 1870, Kentucky, d. January 12, 1908.
        Notes: Bill Rowe died from typhoid fever.
      4. SARAH ROWE, b. 1873, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1955, m. ADAM DAVIS, son of CALVIN DAVIS. He was b. November 25, 1873, d. April 17, 1933, buried in Davis Cemetery, Big Lovely, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      5. MARY ROSANN ROWE, b. 1875, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM OLIVER, son of JOHN OLIVER, June 22, 1906.
      6. GEORGE DARCUS ROWE, b. 1877, Kentucky, m. TRUBUE LOVELY.






    ADAM CONLEY, son of WILLIAM S. CONLEY and SARAH PATRICK, was born May 4, 1874 in Kentucky, died January 11, 1919 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oldfield Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. He married ELIZABETH OLIVER, daughter of JAMES OLIVER and POLLY SHEPHERD, May 9, 1895 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born October 13, 1878 in Kentucky, died March 24, 1964, and is buried in Oldfield Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. Elizabeth married (2) FREDERICK MCCARTY.

    Notes: On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 15 (Bakerfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 19 & 21, 1880), James Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #283, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Polley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and "not named" (daughter, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to James parents, Shadrack and Nancy Allen Oliver.

    On page 16 of the 1900 census for Springfork District in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Adam Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in May of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in October of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Sam (son, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Polly (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Felix (son, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Adam's brother, David.

    On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Adam Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #33, 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 Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 30), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Polly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Felix (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Conard Salyers (hired man, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

    On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated February 5 & 6, 1920), Elizabeth Conily is listed as the head of the household for house #130, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 40 years old. Also listed are Pollie (daughter, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Sallie (daughter, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 16), Nancie (daughter, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mollie (daughter, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Auther J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months), and Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months). They are living next to daughter Elva.

    On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Elizabeth Oliver Conley is found living with her 2nd husband. Ferd McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 21, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 51), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, age 13). All of Fred's children are found living in this same area with the exception of the son born in 1918. His name is hard to read but looks like "Ival." There is no McCarty found in Greenup County in 1930 that was born in 1918. Fred's son Floyd is found living close by in house #43. Fred's daughter, Elva, married Elizabeth's son, Sam.

      The children of ADAM CONLEY and ELIZABETH OLIVER are:

      1. SAMUEL CONLEY, b. May 2, 1896, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 24, 1969, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ELVA MCCARTY.
      2. POLLY CONLEY, b. March 1898, Kentucky.
      3. FELIX CONLEY, b. April 1900, Kentucky.
      4. SALLIE CONLEY, b. 1903, Kentucky.
      5. NANCY CONLEY, b. 1905, Kentucky.
      6. MOLLIE CONLEY, b. 1907, Kentucky.
      7. LUCY CONLEY, b. 1913, Kentucky.
      8. ARTHER J. CONLEY, b. 1915, Kentucky.
      9. WOODROW CONLEY, b. 1917, Kentucky.






    GLEN VERNON GRIFFITH CONLEY, son of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY and BERTHA LOUISE POINTER, was born about 1917 in Ohio (deceased). He married FRANCIS BORN.

      The children of GLEN CONLEY and FRANCIS BORN are:

      1. PENNY CONLEY.
      2. JIMMY CONLEY.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    KATHLEEN LOUISE CONLEY, daughter of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY and BERTHA LOUISE POINTER, was born about 1922 in Ohio (deceased). She married WILLIAM HOWELL.

      The children of KATHLEEN CONLEY and WILLIAM HOWELL are:

      1. VERNON DOUGLAS HOWELL, m. (1) SUE PORTER, m. (2) JACQUELINE JOHNSON.
      2. JUDITH LOUISE HOWELL, m. KENNETH REEDER.
      3. GARY WAYNE HOWELL, m. SUE DUDUIT.
      4. GREGORY HOWELL, m. SUSAN BALL.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    VERNON DOUGLAS HOWELL, son of KATHLEEN LOUISE CONLEY and WILLIAM HOWELL, married (1) SUE HENLEY. He married (2) JACQUELINE JOHNSON.

      The children of VERNON HOWELL and SUE PORTER are:

      1. DOUGLAS HOWELL.
      2. JULIE HOWELL.

      The children of VERNON HOWELL and JACQUELINE JOHNSON are:

      1. DWAYNE HOWELL.
      2. JIMMY HOWELL.
      3. PETER HOWELL.
      4. KELLY HOWELL.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    JUDITH LOUISE HOWELL, daughter of KATHLEEN LOUISE CONLEY and WILLIAM HOWELL, married KENNETH REEDER.

      The children of JUDITH HOWELL and KENNETH REEDER are:

      1. KENNETH REEDER JR.
      2. AARON REEDER.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    GARY WAYNE HOWELL, son of KATHLEEN LOUISE CONLEY and WILLIAM HOWELL, married SUE DUDUIT.

      The children of GARY HOWELL and SUE DUDUIT are:

      1. SONYA HOWELL.
      2. WAYNE HOWELL.
      3. BRIAN HOWELL.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    GREGORY HOWELL, son of KATHLEEN LOUISE CONLEY and WILLIAM HOWELL, married SUSAN BALL.

      The children of GREGORY HOWELL and SUSAN BALL are:

      1. MICHELLE KATHLEEN HOWELL.
      2. JUSTIN HOWELL.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY JR., son of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY and BERTHA LOUISE POINTER, was born about 1923 in Ohio (deceased). He married (1) MARY PACK. He married (2) JUANITA DAVIS.

      The children of GROVER CONLEY and MARY PACK are:

      1. RONALD EUGENE CONLEY, m. (1) TINA COLETT, m. (2) RITA CONLEY.
      2. KAREN LYNN CONLEY, m. JEFFERY DALE KAUT.
      3. LINDA SUE CONLEY.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    RONALD EUGENE CONLEY, son of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY JR. and MARY PACK, married (1) TINA COLLETT. He married (2) RITA CONLEY.

      The child of RONALD CONLEY and TINA COLLETT is:

      1. RONALD CURTIS CONLEY, m. NANCY (unknown last name).

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    KAREN LYNN CONLEY, daughter of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY JR. and MARY PACK, married (1) RODNEY MULLINS. She married (2) JEFFERY DALE KAUT.

      The children of KAREN CONLEY and JEFFERY KAUT are:

      1. STEPHANIE LYNN KAUT.
      2. JOSEPH DAVID KAUT, m. ANGELA CLIFFORD.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    LINDA SUE CONLEY (deceased), daughter of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY JR. and MARY PACK.

      The child of LINDA CONLEY and (unknown) is:

      1. MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER CONLEY, married TERESA MARIE SWORDS.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    HELEN LOUISE CONLEY, daughter of GROVER CLEVELAND CONLEY and BERTHA LOUISE POINTER, was born about 1924 in Ohio. She married FRANK EDWARD CIRASO (deceased).

      The children of HELEN CONLEY and FRANK CIRASO are:

      1. PATRICIA LOUISE CIRASO.
      2. FRANK EDWARD CIRASO JR., m. (1) KAREN (unknown last name), m. (2) LINDA LAURO, m. (3) BESS CLEVENGER.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    FRANK EDWARD CIRASO JR., son of HELEN CONLEY and FRANK EDWARD CIRASO, married (1) KAREN (unknown last name). He married (2) LINDA LAURO. He married (3) BESS CLEVENGER.

      The child of FRANK CIRASO and (unknown) is:

      1. RYAN CIRASO (deceased).

      The children of FRANK CIRASO and BESS CLEVENGER are:

      1. DREW CLEVENGER.
      2. TESS CLEVENGER.
      3. SEAN CLEVENGER.
        Notes: These 3 children are Bess Clevenger's from a previous marriage.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    WILLIAM TIMOTHY CONLEY, son of WILLIAM EDWARD CONLEY and MARGARET PAULINE NOEL, married CRI CRI HARRIS.

      The child of TIM CONLEY and CRI CRI HARRIS is:

      1. WILLIAM TIMOTHY CONLEY JR., m. FELICIA JOHNSON.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    WILLIAM TIMOTHY CONLEY JR., son of WILLIAM TIMOTHY CONLEY and CRI CRI HARRIS, married FELICIA JOHNSON.

      The children of WILLIAM CONLEY and FELICIA JOHNSON are:

      1. NATHAN ELWOOD JOHNSON CONLEY.
      2. ZACHARY LEVI CONLEY.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    BEVERLY KAY CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM EDWARD CONLEY and MARGARET PAULINE NOEL, married STEVEN MITCHELL MIGNEREY.

      The children of BEVERLY CONLEY and STEVEN MIGNEREY are:

      1. CHRISTINA KAY MIGNEREY, m. KENNETH IRWIN.
      2. HEATHER RACHELLE MIGNEREY, m. BRIAN SCOTT HOWARD.
      3. SHEENA MARIE MIGNEREY.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    CHRISTINA KAY MIGNEREY, daughter of BEVERLY KAY CONLEY and STEVEN MITCHELL MIGNEREY, married KENNETH IRWIN.

      The children of CHRISTINA MIGNEREY and KENNY IRWIN are:

      1. MCKENZIE KAY IRWIN.
      2. STEVEN KENNETH IRWIN.
      3. MITCHELL TROY BURDETTE IRWIN.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    HEATHER RACHELLE MIGNEREY, daughter of BEVERLY KAY CONLEY and STEVEN MITCHELL MIGNEREY, married BRIAN SCOTT HOWARD.

      The children of HEATHER MIGNEREY and BRIAN HOWARD are:

      1. BOBBIE JO HOWARD.
      2. CHARLIE JO BRIANN HOWARD.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    CATHY ELAINE CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM EDWARD CONLEY and MARGARET PAULINE NOEL, married DOUGLAS EUGENE COLEMAN.

      The child of CATHY CONLEY and DOUGLAS COLEMAN is:

      1. TRACEY LYNN COLEMAN, m. JEFFREY SCOTT BAUER.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    TRACEY LYNN COLEMAN, daughter of CATHY ELAINE CONLEY and DOUGLAS EUGENE COLEMAN, married JEFFREY SCOTT BAUER.

      The children of TRACEY COLEMAN and SCOTT BAUER are:

      1. OLIVIA BROOKE BAUER.
      2. BRENNAN DOUGLAS BAUER.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    MICHAEL LEE CONLEY, son of WILLIAM EDWARD CONLEY and MARGARET PAULINE NOEL, married KIMBERLY RENEE CHAMBERLAIN.

      The child of MICHAEL CONLEY and KIMBERLY CHAMBERLAIN is:

      1. SCOTT BIDEN CONLEY.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley and Tim Conley)






    KERLIS CONLEY, daughter of MARTIN CONLEY and MALINDA OWENS, was born about 1900 in Kentucky. She married FRANK POTTER about 1919. He was born about 1897 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 45-4 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Frank Potter is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Kerlis (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 31), Orvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Gerald (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Glen T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Elba K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), and Mart M. Conley (father-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, age 65).

      The children of KERLIS CONLEY and FRANK POTTER are:

      1. ORVIL POTTER, b. 1923, Kentucky.
      2. RAY POTTER, b. 1924, Kentucky.
      3. GERALD POTTER, b. 1925, Kentucky.
      4. GLEN T. POTTER, b. 1928, Kentucky.
      5. ELBA K. POTTER, b. 1930, Kentucky.






    ELIZABETH CONLEY, daughter of DAVID M. CONLEY and MAHALA ROBERSON, was born in December of 1846 in Kentucky, and died after 1930. She married RHODES MEAD, son of ROBERT MEAD and SUSANNAH J. CLARK, about 1866. He was born about 1842 in Kentucky, and died March 1, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 21 of the 1870 census for Barnett's Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30 1870), Rhodes Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, age 24), John Clinton (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Sam George (born in Kentucky, age 1). Living next door is Elizabeth's brother David H. Conley (born in Kentucky, age 35) and his wife Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 28) and their family.

    On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June ?, 1880), Rhodes Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 34), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Claton (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mahala J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lakeese (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Barnes (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    On page 52 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Elisabeth Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #440, she's a farmer, widowed, born in November of 1846 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, and she's 53 years old. Also listed are Susan (daughter, born in May of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), and Thomas F. (son, born in December of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14). They're living next to son Clayton.

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

    On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Elizabeth is still found living in the home of her daughter. Manford L. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Frances M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Elizabeth Mead (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).

    On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Elizabeth Mead is found living in the home of her son. John C. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 51), Grant Trimble (step-son, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), John Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Fred Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), James A. Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Beulah Trimble (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry Trimble (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Elizabeth Mead (mother, born in Kentucky, widowed, parents born in Kentucky, age 83), and Eula Mead (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

      The children of ELIZABETH CONLEY and RHODES MEAD are:

      1. JOHN CLINTON MEAD, b. June 5, 1867, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 8, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY A. ESTEP, m. (2) OMA TRIMBLE.
      2. SAMUEL GEORGE MEAD, b. 1869, Kentucky, d. before 1880.
      3. JOSEPH CRAYTON MEADE, b. January 1871, Kentucky, m. ARMINTA LEMASTER.
      4. MAHALA J. MEADE, b. May 17, 1873, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 20, 1954, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ISAAC W. CONLEY.
      5. ELECTIOUS MEAD, b. November 1875, Kentucky, m. JULIA HOWARD.
      6. BARNES MEAD, b. 1880, Kentucky, d. 1885.
      7. SUSAN MEADE, b. May 1, 1883, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 27, 1936, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MANFORD LEE CONLEY.
      8. THOMAS FLOYD MEAD, b. December 9, 1885, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1943, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ALMA CONLEY, m. (2) MARIE DIXON.

      (This information comes from Johnathan Farris and other sources)






    MARY ELIZABETH "POLLY" CONLEY, daughter of DAVID CONLEY and MARY "POLLY" HOWES, was born in August of 1840 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died March 16, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BRACKEN LEE DAVIS, son of ELIAS DAVIS and ANNA ELIZABETH CURTIS, November 13, 1856 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born September 11, 1838 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 1, 1921 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in Wheeler Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. Bracken Davis married (2) ANNA MOORE about 1910. She was born about 1844 in Kentucky, and died before 1920.

    Notes: Bracken Davis was the brother of Mahala Davis, who married Polly's brother, Henry. His middle name has also been reported to be Lewis, but on his son Bracken Jr.'s death certificate he signs it as Bracken Lee Davis.

    On daughter Lucina's birth record, her parents are listed as Richard B. Davis and Mary E. Conley.

    According to Kentucky marriage records, Bracken L. Davis (age 18, b. Floyd County) married Mary Conley (age 16, b. Floyd County) November 13, 1856 in Johnson County.

    According to his death certificate, Bracken L. Davis died December 1, 1921 in Buffalo from old age. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as September 11, 1838, his marital status as married, his parents as Elias Davis (b. Kentucky) and Anna Curtis, and the informant as Irene Davis of Thelma, Kentucky.

    On page 22 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 16, 1850), Elias Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in North Carolina, age 46), Anna (born in Kentucky, age 20), Susannah C. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 14), and Bracken L. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Davidson (born in Kentucky, age 9), and Elizabeth J. (born in Kentucky, age 6).

    On page 48 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1860), Bracken Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #305, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 19), and Elexious P. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 18 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 11, 1870), Bracken L. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #125, he's a miner, born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 27), Elexius (born in Kentucky, age 11), Lusina (born in Kentucky, age 8), James (born in Kentucky, age 6), Charles (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Julia (born in March [May?] of 1870 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), Bracken L. Davis is listed as the head of the household for family #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, age 37), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Julia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bracken (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Angelina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Bracken L. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's born in September of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in August of 1840 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 59), Angie (daughter, born in May of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Alonzo (son, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Mariah A. (daughter, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17, Kinner Davis (grandson, born in August of 1889 in Kentucky, age 20), Louminta Davis (granddaughter, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Lee (son, born in January of 1876 in Kentucky, married for 6 years, age 24), and Zora (daughter-in-law, born in January of 1877 in Kentucky, married for 6 years, age 23).

    On page 29 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1910), Bracken L. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #235, he's a lawyer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 0 years, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 66), and Eddie Hall (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4).

    On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), B.L. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a retired farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 81 years old. Also listed is Verlie Price (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

      The children of POLLY CONLEY and BRACKEN DAVIS are:

      1. MANFORD DAVIS, b. October 3, 1857, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 16, 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky. Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Manford Davis was born October 3, 1857 in Johnson County to Bracken Davis and Mary Conley.
        According to Kentucky death records, Manford Davis, son of Bracken & Mary Davis, died July 16, 1858 in Johnson County.
      2. ELEXIOUS POWELL DAVIS, b. May 10, 1859, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 4, 1933, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) SARAH ANN WEBB, m. (2) MARY JANE BLACKBURN.
      3. LUCINA DAVIS, b. July 12, 1861, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1941, Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, buried in Wayne County, West Virginia, m. JOHN C. AKERS.
      4. JAMES M. DAVIS, b. January 20, 1863, Kentucky, d. May 29, 1938, Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CRESEDA EDITH HALL, m. (2) TRINVILLA ARROWOOD.
      5. CHARLES H. DAVIS, b. May 1867, Kentucky, d. April 27, 1930, Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in B.L. Davis Cemetery, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) JENNIE LEE WELLS, m. (2) MARY ELIZABETH GAMBILL.
      6. JULIA A. DAVIS, b. May 12, 1870, Kentucky, d. 1906, m. WILLIAM J. WALTERS.
      7. MARY ELIZABETH DAVIS, b. October 30, 1874, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 1, 1963, Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN WELCH.
      8. BRACKEN LEE DAVIS JR., b. July 25, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 16, 1911, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ZORNAN "ZORA" FITZPATRICK.
      9. ANGELINA DAVIS, b. May 1877, Kentucky, d. before 1910, m. JOHN MARTIN HALL.
      10. ALONZO DAVIS, b. June 7, 1880, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried on Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSELLA WEBB.
      11. MARIAH A. DAVIS, b. February 15, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 2, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BERT PRICE, m. (2) ASA MEEK.

      (This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)






    ELEXIOUS POWELL DAVIS, son of MARY "POLLY" ELIZABETH CONLEY and BRACKEN LEE DAVIS, was born May 27, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 4, 1933 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Davis Family Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) SARAH ANN WEBB, daughter of EDWARD R. WEBB and JUDITH BUTCHER, in July of 1877 in Virginia. She was born about 1861 in Kentucky. He married (2) MARY JANE BLACKBURN, daughter of GILBERT BLACKBURN and LOUISA WILLIAMSON, December 13, 1883 in Pike County, Kentucky. She was born February 29, 1869 in Pike County, Kentucky, died September 21, 1948, Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Davis Family Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: There are reports that state that Elexious Davis and Sarah Ann Webb had a second child by the name of Stella that was born in 1883.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Elexious Davis was born May 27, 1859 in Johnson County to Bracken Davis and Mary Conley.

    According to Kentucky marriage records, Elexious P. Davis (age 18) married Anna Webb (age 16, b. Johnson County, father b. Floyd County, mother b. Virginia), in Virginia. Both bride and groom resided in Johnson County.

    According to his death certificate, Electious Davis died September 4, 1933 in Hager Hill from senility and chronic intrestitial nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as May 10, 1857, his marital status as married, wife as Mary Jane Blackburn, his occupation as retired timber man, his parents as Bracken Davis (b. Kentucky) and Mary E. Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Herbert Davis.

    According to her death certificate, Mary Jane Blackburn Davis died September 21, 1948 in Russell from cardiac failure. She also had fractured her hip 13 weeks prior to her death. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Pike County, Kentucky, her birthdate as February 29, 1872, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Gilbert Blackburn (b. Kentucky) and Mary Williamson (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mrs. J.E. Caudill of West Russell, Kentucky.

    On page 4 of the 1870 census for Precinct 8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1870), Edward R. Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Judith (born in Virginia, age 53), June (born in Kentucky, age 33), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 23), Serraney (born in Kentucky, age 21), John (born in Kentucky, age 18), Littleton (born in Kentucky, age 16), Brecinridge (born in Kentucky, age 13), and Sarah A. (born in Kentucky, age 10).

    On page 2 of the 1870 census for District 10 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated August 6, 1870), Gilbert Blackburn is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Louisa (born in Kentucky, age 25), Anna (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Mary J. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 20 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), Edward R. Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Judith (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 65), Sarah Ann Davis (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, age 19), E.P. Davis (son-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Bracken [unreadable middle name] (grandson, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months), Stella Webb (adopted, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Corey Bow (granddaughter, born in November of 1879, age 8 months). They are living 2 houses away from Elexious' future sister-in-law, Trinvilla Arrowood, who's living with her parents.

    On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 103 (Big Creek) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Gilbert Blackburn is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 34), Amy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Leck Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #264, he's a farmer, born in May of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in February of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 31), Grover (son, born in January of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Lora L. (daughter, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), James S. (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Charley H. (son, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), John P. (son, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Sip (daughter, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 7), and Pearlie (daughter, born in April of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 34 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Elexus P. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 42), James S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), John P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sip (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lucy B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Vivian E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    On pages 15 & 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Powell Davis and his wife are found living with their son John. John Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, he's listed as being married but no wife is listed, and he's age 37. Also listed are Ivan D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Burnice M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lois (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months), Powell (father, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, age 72), and Mary J. (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, age 62).

      The child of LECK DAVIS and SARAH ANN WEBB is:

      1. BRACKEN DAVIS, b. March 1880, Kentucky.

      The children of LECK DAVIS and MARY BLACKBURN are:

      1. GROVER DAVIS, b. January 1884, Kentucky.
      2. LORA LEE DAVIS, b. November 1886, Kentucky, d. before 1938, m. (1) JOHN W. MUSIC, m. (2) LUTHER ELMER PRESTON.
      3. JAMES STUARD DAVIS, b. August 23, 1889, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1929, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAY ROSE WILLIAMS.
      4. CHARLES HERBERT DAVIS, b. November 3, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 24, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY ANN CASTLE.
      5. JOHN POWELL DAVIS, b. November 16, 1890, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 12, 1936, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VIRGINIA "VIRGIE" HUFF.
      6. SIBYL DAVIS, b. April 22, 1895, Kentucky, d. April 30, 1981, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. WILLARD MILTON RIGGS.
      7. PEARL DAVIS, b. November 14, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 29, 1979, Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, buried in Davis Cemetery, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CARL DANIEL KUSENBERG.
      8. MARY LOUISE DAVIS, b. July 6, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1958, Washington, D.C., buried in , Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BASTION.
        Notes: According to her obituary, Mary Louise Davis Bastion, daughter of Elexus Paul and Mary Jane Davis and a native of Johnson County, was born July 6, 1900 in Johnson County, died September 23, 1958 in Doctor's Hospital in Washinton, D.C. after an extended illness, and was buried in the Davis Branch Cemetery. She was survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. J.E. Caudill (of Russell, Kentucky), Mrs. Willard Riggs (McVeigh, Kentucky), and Mrs. Carl D. Kusenburg (Washington, D.C.).
      9. LUCY B. DAVIS, b. December 1, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 31, 1934, m. (unknown first name) GEORGE.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Lucy B. Davis was born December 1, 1903 in Johnson County to E.P. Davis and Mary Blackburn.
        According to her obituary, Mrs. Lucy Davis George, daughter of Rev. Leck Davis, died January 31, 1934. She had a sister who died a few weeks prior, and her father died the previous fall.
        According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Monte B. George that was born in 1925 to a Lucy Davis in Johnson County.
      10. VIVIAN E. DAVIS, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. J.E. CAUDILL.
        Notes: Her name is listed as Mrs. J.E. Caudill in her sister Mary's obituary. There are reports that her husband's name was Joel Elmer Caudill.






    JOHN POWELL DAVIS, son of ELEXIOUS POWELL DAVIS and MARY JANE BLACKBURN, was born November 16, 1890 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 12, 1936 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VIRGINIA "VIRGIE" HUFF, daughter of WILLIAM HUFF and REBECCA PHELPS, about 1916. She was born in September 12, 1894 in Kentucky, died December 18, 1939 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When John Powel Davis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a day laborer for Consolidation Coal Company of Van Lear, Johnson County, that he had a wife and a child, and that he was born November 16, 1894 in Thelma, Kentucky. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

    According to his death certificate, J.P. Davis died July 12, 1936 in Prestonsburg from "Suicide by Arsenic Poisoning in Prestonsburg County Jail." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as November 27, 1890, his marital status as married, his wife as Virgie Huff Davis, his parents as E.P. Davis (b. Johnson County) and M.J. Blackburn (b. Pike County), the informant as Bob Davis of Upper Middle Creek, and the burial place as Johnson County.

    According to his obituary, John P. Davis (age "about 44 years"), son of the late Leck Davis and a native of Johnson County, died either July 11th or 12th in 1936 from poisoning himself. He had been having financial problems and had written a number of bad checks, and had been arrested in Floyd County, and sentenced to a long term. He was survived by his wife and 5 children.

    According to her death certificate, Virgie Huff Davis died December 18, 1939 in Paintsville Hospital from general peritonitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as September 12, 1894, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John Paul Davis, her parents as William Huff (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Phelps (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Millard Huff of West Van Lear, Kentucky.

    On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Sandy River) in McDowell County, West Virginia (dated June 28, 1900), William Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #285, he's a farmer, born in September of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Virgia (daughter, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Aquila (son, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Sarah B. (daughter, born in January of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Williard (son, born in March of 1900 in West Virginia, age 2 months).

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 94 (Panther) in McDowell County, West Virginia (dated May 2, 1910), William Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 40), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Aquilla (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), John P. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a miner in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Ivan (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Bernice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

    On pages 15 & 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), John Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, he's listed as being married but no wife is listed, and he's age 37. Also listed are Ivan D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Burnice M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lois (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months), Powell (father, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, age 72), and Mary J. (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, age 62).

      The children of JOHN DAVIS and VIRGIE HUFF are:

      1. IVAN D. DAVIS, b. April 18, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1999, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) DOROTHY M. SMITH, m. (2) RUIE ELLEN BURCHETT.
      2. BERNICE M. DAVIS, b. January 22, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burnice M. Davis was born January 22, 1919 in Johnson County to Virgie Huff.
      3. FRANK W. DAVIS, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank W. Davis was born in Johnson County to Virginia Huff.
      4. MARY M. DAVIS, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Davis was born in Johnson County to Virgie Huff.
        In her brother Ivan's obituary, there is a surviving sister listed as Maxine Adams. This is probably Mary.
      5. LOIS DAVIS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COLLIER.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lois Davis was born in Johnson County to Virgie Huff.
        Lois Davis' name is listed as Lois Collier in her brother Ivan's obituary.






    JOHN CLINTON MEAD, son of ELIZABETH CONLEY and RHODES MEAD, was born June 5, 1867 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died August 8, 1932 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) MARY A. ESTEP on November 18, 1886. She was born August 2, 1869 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died about 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) OMA TRIMBLE. She was born about 1879 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), John Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in June of 1867 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in August of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 30), Wanna C. (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Roads (son, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Andy (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Georgia C. (son, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Linzy (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Samuel C. (son, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 25, 1910), John Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Marry A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 40), Andy J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), George C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Sam C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Tomey D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lena M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Leyria A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), John C. Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Linnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lurie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), John C. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 51), Grant Trimble (step-son, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), John Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Fred Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), James A. Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Beulah Trimble (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry Trimble (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Elizabeth Mead (mother, born in Kentucky, widowed, parents born in Kentucky, age 83), and Eula (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11). They are living next to John's son Thomas.

      The children of JOHN MEAD and MARY ESTEP are:

      1. WANNA C. MEAD, b. August 1887, Kentucky.
      2. ROADS MEAD, b. July 1889, Kentucky.
      3. ANDREW JACKSON MEADE, b. March 2, 1891, Elm, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 29, 1973, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. BERTIE MAY.
      4. GEORGE CLINTON MEADE, b. January 26, 1895, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 5, 1989, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA C. WILLIAMS.
      5. LINDSAY MEADE, b. March 2, 1898, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 2, 1942, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEGIE CONLEY.
      6. SAMUEL C. MEADE, b. May 4, 1899, Kentucky, d. November 19, 1957, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. NANNIE GERTRUDE HAMILTON.
      7. THOMAS D. MEAD, b. 1903, Kentucky.
      8. LINNIE MEADE, b. October 4, 1905, Kentucky, d. December 21, 1991, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. FLOYD BLANTON.
      9. LURA A. MEADE, b. March 6, 1908, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 12, 2000, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BROOKS L. CONLEY.
      10. ROUIE MEADE, b. July 1910, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 20, 1981, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THEODORE EALEY.
        Notes: According to her obituary, Rouie Meade Ealey (age 70), daughter of John and Mary Estep Meade, was born in July of 1910 in Magoffin County, died May 20, 1981 in Louisa, and was buried in Church Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Theodore Ealey; 1 brother, George Meade (of Paintsville); and 2 sisters, Lura Conley (Staffordsville) and Linnie Blanton (Beaver, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

      (This information comes from Johnathan Farris and other sources)






    JOSEPH CRAYTON MEADE, son of ELIZABETH CONLEY and RHODES MEAD, was born in January of 1871 in Kentucky. He married ARMINTA LEMASTER, daughter of THOMAS LEMASTER and (unknown), about 1890. She was born March 15, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 7, 1952 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to her obituary, Minta Lemaster Meade (age 77), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lemaster and a resident of Catlettsburg, was born March 15, 1875 in Johnson County, died December 7, 1952 in Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland following an illness of 5 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery in Collista. She was survived by 3 sons, Taylor Meade (of Columbus, Ohio), Robert Meade (Columbus, Ohio), and James K. Meade (Dayton, Ohio); and 7 daughters, Mrs. Walter Hamilton (Jenkins, Kentucky), Mrs. Floyd Williams (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Mrs. Walter Rice (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Mrs. Baxter Rivers (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Mrs. George Conley (Ashland), Mrs. Magie Wheeler (Ashland), and Mrs. Clifford Rice (Catlettsburg). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    On page 51 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Crayton Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #439, he's a farmer, born in January of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Arminta (wife, born in March of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 24), Molly (daughter, born in April of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Elisabeth (daughter, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Stella (daughter, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Samuel T. (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 5 months).

    On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 13, 1910), Crate C. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #264, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 34), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Taylor (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Margie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Carmia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Robert E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

    On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), Joseph C. Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Taylor (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Hobart (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Margie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Carmie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Robert N.G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Millie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Edna C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

    On page 45 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Minnie Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #426, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 14, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are Taylor (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 30), Gladis [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Polk (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Edna C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10). They are living next to daughter Mollie.

      The children of CRATE MEADE and MINTIE LEMASTER are:

      1. MOLLIE MEADE, b. April 1892, Kentucky, d. November 3, 1961, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WALTER M. HAMILTON.
      2. ELIZABETH MEADE, b. September 14, 1896, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 9, 1958, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FLOYD WILLIAMS.
      3. STELLA MEADE, b. November 24, 1897, Kentucky, d. March 23, 1991, Baltimore, Fairfield County, Ohio, m. GEORGE W. CONLEY.
      4. SAMUEL TAYLOR MEADE, b. December 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1969, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his obituary, Taylor Meade (age 69), son of the late Crate C. and Mintie Lemaster Meade and a resident of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, was born June 23, 1900 in Johnson County, died July 25, 1969 in a Columbus, Ohio, hospital after an illness of several mo, and was buried in Meade Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by 2 brothers, Robert Meade (of Columbus, Ohio) and James K. Meade (Dayton, Ohio); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Stella Conley (Ashland), Mrs. Margie Wheeler (Ashland), Mrs. Edna Rice (Ashland), Mrs. Susie Rice (Mt. Sterling), and Mrs. Gladys Rivers (Mt. Sterling). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      5. HOBART MEADE, b. 1903, Kentucky.
      6. MARJORIE MEADE, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WHEELER.
        Notes: In her sister Carmie's obituary, Mrs. Marjorie Rice is listed as a surviving sister.
      7. CARMIE MEADE, b. 1907, Kentucky, d. February 9, 1952, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND CONLEY.
      8. ROBERT E. MEADE, b. 1909, Kentucky.
      9. MILLIE S. MEADE, b. 1913, Kentucky.
        Notes: In her sister Carmie's obituary, there is a surviving sister that is listed as Mrs. Suzie Rice. This could possibly be Millie. There is a sister named Mollie Hamilton sister Elizabeth's obituary, and a sister named Mrs. Susie Rice in brother Samuel's and brother James' obituaries.
      10. GLADYS MEADE, b. 1915, Kentucky, m. BAXTER RIVERS.
        Notes: In her sister Carmie's obituary, Mrs. Gladys Rivers is listed as a surviving sister.
      11. JAMES K. MEADE, b. b. May 6, 1917, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1982, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. MILDRED DANIEL, September 5, 1934, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his obituary, James K. Meade (age 64), son of Crate and Mintie Lemaster Meade, was born May 6, 1917 in Paintsville, died February 23, 1982 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, following an extended illness, and was buried in David Cemetery in Dayton. He was survived by his wife, Mildred Daniel Meade, whom he married September 5, 1934 in Paintsville; 1 son, James Hobert Meade (of Dayton); 1 daughter, Marcelle White (Dayton); 1 brother, Robert Meade (Columbus, Ohio); 4 sisters, Edna Carol Rice (Ashland), Stella Conley (Ashland), Margie Wheeler (Ashland), and Susie Rice (Mt. Sterling, Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      12. EDNA C. MEADE, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. CLIFFORD RICE.
        Notes: In her sister Carmie's obituary, Mrs. Edna Rice is listed as a surviving sister.






    ELEXIOUS MEAD, son of ELIZABETH CONLEY and RHODES MEAD, was born in November of 1875 in Kentucky. He married JULIA HOWARD, daughter of JACK HOWARD.

    Notes: On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Leck Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in November of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Nancy (daughter, born in July of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Frederick (son, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Elictious C. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 29), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Connie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mahala (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). They are living next to Leck's sisters Mahala and Susan and their families.

    On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Leck C. Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Everitt (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Carry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mahala (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Loyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

    On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Leck Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Julie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 50), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Loyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lucindia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Jencie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

      The children of LECK MEAD and JULIA HOWARD are:

      1. NANCY MEAD, b. July 1897, Kentucky.
      2. FREDERICK MEAD, b. November 1898, Kentucky.
      3. EVERETT MEAD, b. 1901, Kentucky.
      4. FLORA MEAD, b. 1902, Kentucky.
      5. CONNIE MEAD, b. 1904, Kentucky.
      6. MAHALA MEAD, b. 1906, Kentucky.
      7. MARY MEAD, b. 1908, Kentucky.
      8. MARTHA MEADE, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. ALONZO L. "LONNIE" COOPER.
      9. ELIZABETH MEAD, b. 1912, Kentucky.
      10. CORA MEAD, b. 1914, Kentucky.
      11. JOSEPH MEAD, b. 1916, Kentucky.
      12. CHARLES MEAD, b. 1917, Kentucky.
      13. LOYD MEAD, b. 1919, Kentucky.
      14. LUCINDA MEAD, b. 1922, Kentucky.
      15. JENCIE MEAD, b. 1924, Kentucky.






    THOMAS FLOYD MEADE, son of ELIZABETH CONLEY and RHODES MEAD, was born December 9, 1885 in Kentucky, died October 17, 1943 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) ALMA CONLEY, daughter of SARAH JANE CONLEY, about 1905. She was born in July of 1882 in Kentucky. He married (2) MARIE DIXON.

    Notes: Thomas Meade's second wife was Marie Dixon, as is shown on his death certificate. There is a Marie Dixon that is living a few houses away from Thomas and Alma's daughter, Alma, in 1930. She is the daughter of Ed Dixon and Lydia Witten. It's unknown if this is the Marie Dixon that married Thomas Meade, but her info from the 1930 census will be added here for future reference.

    When Thomas Floyd Meade's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Niles, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Alma Meade Wife" of Niles, and that he was born December 9, 1885. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

    According to his death certificate, Thomas Floyd Meade died October 17, 1943 in Staffordsville from "Canser of lower lip." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as December 9, 1885, his marital status as married, his wife as Marie Dixon Meade (age 30), his occupation as merchant, his parents as Rhodes Meade (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mrs. McDonald Crum of Stambaugh, Kentucky.

    According to his obituary, Thomas F. Meade died Sunday, October 17, 1943 following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Marie Dixon Meade; 2 sons, Marvin Meade (of Oil Springs) and Morris Meade (at home); 4 daughters, Dixie Meade (at home), Mrs. Dorothy Keaton (Staffordsville), Mrs. Donna Crum (Stambaugh), and Mrs. Alma Fairchild (Baltimore, Maryland); 1 brother, Leck Meade (Salyersville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Haley Conley.

    On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Thomas F. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Tom F. Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dorothy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Donna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

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

    On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Ed Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 39), McKinley (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Carma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Gaynell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Mary L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

      The children of THOMAS MEADE and ALMA CONLEY are:

      1. MARVIN MEADE, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. FANNY (unknown last name).
      2. DIXIE MEADE, b. 1909, Kentucky.
      3. JESSE J. MEADE, b. April 3, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 7, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Meade Cemetery, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Jesse J. Meade died from "Constipation of Bowels." Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Thomas F. Meade (b. Kentucky) and Alma Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Ballard Conley of Oil Springs, Kentucky.
      4. DOROTHY MEADE, b. May 5, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) KEATON.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dortha Meade was born May 5, 1913 in Johnson County to Alma Conley.
      5. DONNA MEADE, b. July 14, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CRUM.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dona Meade was born July 14, 1915 in Johnson County to Alma Conley.
      6. THOMAS MORRIS MEADE, b. January 6, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas M. Meade was born January 6, 1918in Johnson County to Alma Conley.
      7. ALMA MEADE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FAIRCHILD.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alma Meade was born in Johnson County to Alma Conley.






    EMILY CONLEY, daughter of DAVID CONLEY and NANCY CAROLINE VANDERPOOL, was born in May of 1897 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, died January 24, 1982, and is buried in Lemaster Cemetery in Mash Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) GREEN LEMASTER, son of SARAH EMILY CONLEY and RANSOM L. LEMASTER, about 1914 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, died in June of 1948, and is buried in Lemaster Cemetery in Mash Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (2) GRAYDON ARNETT.

    Notes: On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Green Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Dudly W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), and Richard L. (born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

    On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Green Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 31), Wishard (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Allie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months), and Ranse Lemaster (father, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 76).

      The children of EMILY CONLEY and GREEN LEMASTER are:

      1. DUDLEY WISHARD LEMASTER, b. January 19, 1917, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 11, 2008, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VERNA BLANTON, daughter of SARAH A. "SALLY" CONLEY and LORANZO DOW BLANTON, May 21, 1938.
        Notes: According to his obituary, Wishard Lemaster (age 91), son of the late Green and Emily Conley Lemaster, was a retired pipe fitter and farmer. He was born January 19, 1917 in Magoffin County, died May 11, 2008 in Salyersville Health Care Center in Salyersville, and was buried in Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Cledith Joe Lemaster and Richard "Tucker" Lemaster; and 2 sisters, Ollie Hale and Allie Kirtley. He was survived by his wife, Verna Blanton Lemaster (of Salyersville); 1 daughter, Phyliss Raye Conley (Dayton, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Thelma Perkins (Farmersville, Ohio) and Louise Jaynes (Brookville, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      2. RICHARD LEWIS "TUCKER" LEMASTER, b. November 25, 1918, Kentucky, d. May 1963, buried Lemaster Cemetery, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) BETTY LOU SHEPHERD, daughter of WILSON SHEPHERD and NOLA MAE CRACE. He m. (2) CHRISTINE HOWARD, daughter of DOCK HOWARD.
      3. OLLIE LEMASTER, b. 1922, Kentucky, m. (1) EARL PRATER, m. (2) TROY HALE.
      4. ALLIE LEMASTER, b. 1925, Kentucky, m. (1) HARLAN HOWARD, son of ASA HOWARD and CINDY HENSLEY, m. (2) TIMOTHY KIRTLY.
      5. THELMA LEMASTER, b. 1928, Kentucky, m. (1) CARM HOLBROOK, m. (2) FLOYD GRANT PERKINS.
      6. LOUISE LEMASTER, b. April 19, 1932, m. (1) PAUL MARSHALL, son of ROY MARSHALL and MABLE DYER. He d. May 1, 1972, buried Memorial Park, Dayton, Ohio. She m. (2) SURSEY "DICK" JAYNES, son of VIRGIL JAYNES and ANN REAGAN.
      7. CLETUS JOE LEMASTER, b. 1936, d. 1937.
        Notes: Cletus Lemaster died at age 14 months from pneumonia.






    MARY ANN ALLEN, daughter of WILLIAM ALLEN and LUCINDA AYRES, was born September 27, 1829 in West Virginia, and died June 2, 1867 in Marceline, Illinois. She married SAMUEL PARSON WHITE, June 8, 1848 in Pike County, Ohio. He was born about 1822 in Maryland.

    Notes: On page 20 of the 1850 census for Bloom Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated October 20, 1850), Samuel White is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a laborer, born in Maryland, and he's 27 years old. Also listed is Mary A., born in Ohio, 21 years old.

    On page 40 of the 1860 census for Bloom Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated July 28, 1860), Samuel P. White is listed as the head of the household for house #290, he's a furnace laborer, born in Maryland, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mary A. White (born in Virginia, age 36), Henry C. (born in Ohio, age 8), Lucinda (born in Illinois, age 5), Catherine (born in Ohio, age 3), and Sarah A. (born in Ohio, age 1).

      The children of MARY ALLEN and SAMUEL WHITE are:

      1. HENRY C. WHITE, b. 1852, Ohio.
      2. LUCINDA WHITE, b. 1855, Illinois.
      3. CATHERINE WHITE, b. 1857, Ohio.
      4. SARAH A. WHITE, b. 1859, Ohio.






    JAMES STUARD DAVIS, son of ELEXIOUS POWELL DAVIS and MARY JANE BLACKBURN, was born August 23, 1889 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 3, 1929 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MAY ROSE WILLIAMS, daughter of JAMES MONROE WILLIAMS, SR. and MARTHA JANE DEBORD, about 1918. She was born in May of 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: In the 1900 census, James Davis' reported birthdate was listed as August of 1887. He claimed that he was born August 23, 1890 when he filled out his World War I draft registration card. On his death certificate, in June of 1929, his age was reported as 39.

    May Williams reportedly married a man by the name of John J. Ross after James died. She reportedly died in October of 1986 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

    When James Stuard Davis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner for the Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, that he was single, that he had 2 sisters that he was taking care of, and that he was born August 23, 1890 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light brown eyes and brown hair.

    According to his death certificate, James S. Davis died June 3, 1929 in Van Lear from shock following a fractured skull caused by a mining accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 39, his marital status as married, his occupation as motorman, his parents as Leck Davis (b. Johnson County) and Mary Blackburn (b. Pike County), and the informant as Herbert Davis of Van Lear, Kentucky.

    On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), James Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #380, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in January of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Minnie (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Ollie (daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Freddie (son, born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and May (daughter, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 40 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), James S. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #382, he's a brakeman in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Rosy [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), May Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #65, she's widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 31 years old. Also listed are Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Magdalane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

      The children of JAMES DAVIS and MAY WILLIAMS are:

      1. PAULINE DAVIS, b. December 19, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Davis was born December 19, 1918 in Johnson County to Mae Williams.
      2. JAMES DAVIS JR., b. October 30, 1920, White House, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 30, 1920, White House, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, James Davis Jr. was stillborn. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as James Davis (b. Johnson County) and May Williams (b. Johnson County).
      3. MARY MAGDALANE DAVIS, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Davis was in Floyd County to May Williams.
      4. ERNEST DAVIS, b. 1923, Floyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ernest Davis was in Floyd County to May Williams.
      5. RUTH DAVIS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Davis was in Johnson County to May Williams.






    JAMES M. DAVIS, son of MARY "POLLY" ELIZABETH CONLEY and BRACKEN LEE DAVIS, was born January 20, 1863 in Kentucky, died March 29, 1938 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Davis Cemetery in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) CRESEDA "EDITH" HALL, daughter of JOHN MARTIN HALL and SUSAN GOBLE, about 1881. She was born December 25, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) TRINVILLA ARROWOOD, daughter of GEORGE ARROWOOD and SAMANTHA C. DILLINGHAM, about 1889. She was born in April of 1870 in Millers Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 9, 1943 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Davis Cemetery in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: There's no absolute proof that Creseda Hall was the Lucretia Hall that married James Davis, but everything fits. Her name is Lucretia in her daughter Loumintie's obituary. Creseda's brother Andrew's son, John, is found living with Loumintie's family in 1910, and next to them in 1920. There is no Lucretia Hall found an any census for Johnson County and Creseda is as close as it gets. Creseda probably died about the time her daughter was born in 1882.

    Creseda Hall was the sister of Andrew Joseph Hall and Martin M. Hall.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Creseda Hall was born December 25, 1859 in Johnson County to John M. Hall and Susan Gobble.

    According to his death certificate, James M. Davis died March 28, 1938 in Buffalo from acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as January 20, 1863, his marital status as married, his wife as Trin Arrowood, his parents as Bracken L. Davis (b. Kentucky) and Mary Ann Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as George Davis of Meally, Kentucky.

    According to his obituary, James Davis (age 75), a native of Johnson County and a resident of Meally, died March 29, 1938 at home in Buffalo, and was buried in the Davis Cemetery in Johnson County. He was a farmer and blacksmith and had worked for the Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear for 18 years. After he quit that company, he opened a small mine on his farm and sold coal to the public. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Trinity Arrowood Davis; 5 sons, Lee Davis (of Burton, Kentucky), John Davis (Thelma), George Davis (Meally), James Davis Jr. (Meally), and Bruce Davis (Boons Camp); 2 daughters, Mrs. H.M. "Dock" Hanners (Meally) and Mrs. Everett Johnson (Paintsville); 1 brother, Lonnie Davis (Van Lear); and 3 sisters, Mrs. John Welch (Thelma), Mrs. Asa Meek (Thelma), and Mrs. John Akers (Gnats Creek).

    According to her obituary, Trin Arrowood Davis (age 72), daughter of George and Samantha Dillingham Arrowood, was born on Millers Creek in Johnson County, died at home on Buffalo Creek in Meally on February 9, 1943, and was buried in the family cemetery in Meally. At the time of her death, she was living at her old home place with her son, James Davis Jr., and his family. She was preceded in death, 5 years prior, by her husband. She was survived by 5 sons, James Davis Jr., (of Buffalo), Lee Davis (Wheelwright, Kentucky), John Davis (Paintsville), George Davis (Meally), and Bruce Davis (Boons Camp); 1 daughter, Mrs. Everette Johnson (Paintsville); 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Lou Minty Hannay (West Van Lear); 3 brothers, William Garrett Arrowood (Waverly, Ohio) (whom she had not seen since he moved to Ohio, 30 years prior), Albert Arrowood (Offutt), and Ben Arrowood (Soldier, Kentucky); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Arrowood Stapleton (Tutor Key), Mrs. Nancy Arrowood Branham (Offutt), Mrs. Harriett Arrowood Ward (Pikeville), Mrs. Alice Arrowood Bayes (Ashland), and Mrs. Vina Arrowood Wells (Pikeville).

    On page 33 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1860), John Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Susan (born in Virginia, age 35), Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 12), David B. (born in Virginia, age 9), Andrew J. (born in Virginia, age 6), James B. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Chryseda (female, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    On pages 6 & 7 of the 1870 census for Johns Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 12, 1870), George Arrowwood is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Samantha C. (born North Carolina, age 23), Mary E. (born in North Carolina, age 5), William (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Trinvilla (born in April of 1870 in Kentucky, age 1/2).

    On page 1 of the 1870 census for Rockcastle in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 12, 1870), John M. Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Susanna (born in Virginia, age 43), David B. (born in Virginia, age 19), Andrew J. (born in Virginia, age 16), James L. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Cruceady (born in Kentucky, age 10), John H. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Jeramiah V. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Martin M. (born in Kentucky, age 1), Jackson Collins (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Elizabeth Collins (born in Virginia, age 22), and Eliz Burchwell (born in Virginia, age 14).

    On page 20 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), George Arrowood is listed as the head of the household for family #165, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 33), Mary E. (daughter, born in North Carolina, age 14), William G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Trinvilla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Andrew J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harriet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living 2 houses away from Trinvilla's future brother and sister-in-law, Elexious Davis and Sarah Ann Webb.

    On pages 11 & 12 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), John M. Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 50), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jeremiah (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), James Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #269, he's a farmer, born in May of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Trinvilla (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), William L. (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), John (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and George W. (son, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to James' brother Charley.

    On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1910), James Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Trinvilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 39), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lee (son, born in Kentucky, first marriage, age 21), Marthie [hard to read] Davis (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Reggie Davis (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living close to some of James' family members.

    On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), James M. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a blacksmith in a car factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Trin (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), John C. (son [possibly divorced - hard to read], coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 25), George (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Bruce A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living close to James' widowed father and his brother Charles.

    On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), James M. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a blacksmith in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Trinnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 66), H. James (son, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 21), Garnet (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 17), and Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

      The child of JAMES DAVIS and LOUCRETIA HALL is:

      1. LOUMINTIE DAVIS, b. November 23, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1956, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HENRY MILLARD HANNAH.

      The children of JAMES DAVIS and TRIN ARROWOOD are:

      1. WILLIAM LEE DAVIS, b. June 27, 1899, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA SALMONS.
      2. JOHN C. DAVIS, b. October 22, 1894, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JULIA WELCH.
      3. GEORGE W. DAVIS, b. December 25, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 26, 1997, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VERLIE FITCHPATRICK.
      4. NANCY DAVIS, b. August 23, 1903, Kentucky, d. May 29, 1992, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EVERETT JOHNSON.
      5. JAMES H. DAVIS, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. GARNET (unknown last name), 1930. She was b. 1913, Kentucky.
      6. BRUCE A. DAVIS, b. 1912, Kentucky.






    LUCINA DAVIS, daughter of MARY "POLLY" ELIZABETH CONLEY and BRACKEN LEE DAVIS, was born July 12, 1861 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1941 in Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, and is buried in Akers Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia. She married JOHN C. AKERS, son of ROBERT N. AKERS and NANCY B. PORTER, April 15, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 22, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky. doed September 30, 1934 in Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, and is buried in Akers Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia.

    Notes: John C. Akers was the brother of Robert Wilson "Dock" Akers.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Lucina Davis was born July 12, 1861 in Johnson County to Richard B. Davis (b. Floyd County) and Mary E. Conley (b. Floyd County).

    According to Kentucky birth records, John C. Akers was born December 22, 1859 in Johnson County to Robert Akers and Nancy Porter.

    According to her death certificate, Mrs. Louise Davis Akers died February 18, 1941 in Ceredo from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birthdate as July 12, 1861, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John C. Akers, her parents as B.L. Davis (b. Kentucky) and Mary E. Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Ethel Kelley, and the informant as Akers Cemetery in Wayne County.

    According to his death certificate, John C. Akers died September 30, 1934 in Ceredo from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as January of 1860, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Robert Akers (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Porter (b. Kentucky), the informant as H.F. Akers, and the burial place as Akers Cemetery.

    On page 45 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1860), Robert Acres is listed as the head of the household for house #285, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 31), Samuel P. (born in Kentucky, age 1), John C. (born in Kentucky, age 5 months), Lucinda Gobble (born in Kentucky, age 13), and John R. Acres (born in Kentucky, age 19).

    On page 17 of the 1870 census for Johns Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1870), Robert Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy B. (born in Kentucky, age 39), Samuel K. (born in Kentucky, age 11), John C. (born in Kentucky, age 9), James E. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Wm. R. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Robert W. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Walter S. (born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Johns Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Robert Akers is listed as the head of the household for family #285, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Nancy B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), John C. (son, married, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lusina Akers (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Robert W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 21 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), John Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a farmer, born in December of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lucina (wife, born in July of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 38), Albert L. (son, born in April of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Robert (son, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Gracie (daughter, born in July of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Willie H. (son, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Lou. E. (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Samuel K. (son, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Hobart (son, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Charley B. (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to John's widowed mother.

    On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 98 (Little Blaine) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), John C. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lou S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 48), Ethyl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Samuel K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 154 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 17, 1910), John H. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Lu S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 58), Akers H. (son, married, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ada B. (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Bertha Harrison (adopted daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 50-9 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 26, 1930), John C. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Lou S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 68).

      The children of LUCINA DAVIS and JOHN AKERS are:

      1. ALBERT LEE AKERS, b. April 25, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 13, 1930, Porter, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ELLEN OCTAVIA BURCHETT.
      2. ROBERT MARTIN AKERS, b. March 30, 1884, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1944 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Wayne County, West Virginia, m. MINNIE HOPSON.
      3. GRACE AKERS, b. July 1885, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1971, Scioto County, Ohio, m. LEONARD JOHNSON.
      4. WILLIAM H. AKERS, b. June 1888, Kentucky, d. January 1, 1911, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Wm. Akers died instantly in a train wreck on January 1, 1911 in Van Lear. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as "Impossible to determine," his age as "about 20," his marital status as single, his occupation as brakeman, his parents as Jno. [John] C. Akers (b. Kentucky) and Lucina Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as B.S. Davis of Thelma, Kentucky, and the burial place as Lawrence County.
      5. ETHYL LOU AKERS, b. June 5, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 12, 1951, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Wayne County, West Virginia, m. (1) DAYTON HENRY STALEY, m. (2) HANS WILLIAM KELLEY.
      6. SAMUEL KENTON AKERS, b. July 22, 1894, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 2, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY (unknown last name), m. (2) NORMA MEEK.
      7. JOHN HOBART AKERS, b. August 5, 1896, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 1976, Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, m. ADA BELLE JARRELL.
      8. CHARLES B. AKERS, b. October 1898, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1922, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Cyrus, West Virginia.
        Notes: Charles Akers reportedly married a lady by the name of Jessie Wilson.
        According to his death certificate, Charles Akers died from "shock due to crushing of left thigh and right ankle in head-on collision of street cars." Also on this certificate, his birthdate is listed as 1898, his marital status as married, his occupation as street car motorman, his parents as J.C. Akers (b. Kentucky) and Lousine Davis (b. Kentucky), and the informant as J.C. Akers of Cyrus, West Virginia.






    WARWICK POWERS, son of ANNE E. PENIX and DUDLEY H. POWERS, was born January 29, 1895 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died December 14, 1946 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. He married MYRTLE ANN GRIFFITH, daughter of WILLIAM J. GRIFFITH and MARY JANE SEBASTIAN. She was born November 20, 1895 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died July 31, 1975 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.

    Notes: When Warwick Powers' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that he was single, that he had a dependant mother, that he had spent 3 years as a private in the State Guard, and that he was born January 29, 1895 in Salyersville. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

    When Warwick Powers's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, he stated that he was employed by Empire Sheet an Tin Plate Company in Mansfield, that his closest relative was Mrs. Myrtle Powers (wife) of Mansfield, Ohio, and that he was born January 29, 1895 in Magoffin County. He was 5 feet 6 inches tall, he weighed 180 pounds, and had blue eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtle Powers was born November 20, 1895, and died in July of 1975. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Myrtle A. Powers was born about 1896, and died July 31, 1975 in Midcentral Health System Mansfield in Mansfield at the age of 79. She was widowed at the time of her death.

    On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 74 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Bud Griffitts [Griffith] is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in February of 1874 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in July of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Myrtle (daughter, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Ordnie (son, born in July of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Turner Brumme [hard to read] (step-son, born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 148 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), J.W. Griffitts [Griffith] is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 37), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ordney (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Maude (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Stanley (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Auta (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Carie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    On pages 39 & 40 of the 1930 census for District 73-15 (Porter Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1930), Warrick Powers is listed as the head of the household for house #386, he's a woodworker, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Myrtle Powers (wife, born in Kentucky parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 33), Reva Powers [Reva Griffith] (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Howard Powers (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Helen Powers (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months), Autie Griffith (brother-in-law, married, worker in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), Versie Griffith (sister-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 19), Walter Griffith (nephew, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), Hattie Griffith (sister-in-law, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), William J. Griffith (father-in-law, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 54), and Mary Griffith (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 56.

      The children of WARWICK POWERS and MYRTLE GRIFFITH are:

      1. HOWARD POWERS, b. 1921, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Howard Powers was born in Boyd County to Myrtle Griffith.
      2. UNA M. POWERS, b. August 24, 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Una M. Powers was born August 24, 1923 in Morgan County to Myrtle Griffitts.
      3. HELEN M. POWERS, Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen M. Powers was born in Boyd County to Myrtle Griffith.
      4. HAROLD D. POWERS.
      5. JANICE POWERS.






    RONALD CURTIS CONLEY, son of RONALD EUGENE CONLEY and TINA COLLETT, married NANCY (unknown last name).

      The child of CURT CONLEY and NANCY (unknown last name) is:

      1. NATHAN CONLEY.
      2. ANDREW CONLEY.

      (This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)






    WILLIAM LEE DAVIS, son of JAMES M. DAVIS and TRINVILLA ARROWOOD, was born in June 27, 1889 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA SALMONS, daughter of THOMAS F. SALMONS and NANCY ANN MUSIC, about 1909. She was born in March of 1890 in Kentucky.

    Notes: Martha Salmons mother's maiden name was confirmed by finding her death certificate. Nancy Music Salmons was born March 11, 1855 in Johnson County, died October 23, 1944 in River, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Thelma. Mrs. Lee Davis is listed as one of the survivors.

    When William Lee Davis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner, that he was married and had 4 children, and that he born June 27, 1889 in Thelma, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.

    On pages 22 & 23 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13 & 14, 1900), Thomas Salmons is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farmer, born in May of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in March of 1955 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 45), John (son, single, farm laborer, born on April of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Sarah (daughter, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Ellen (daughter, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Martin (son, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Minta (daughter, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Martha (daughter, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), and Thomas (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1910), James Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Trinvilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 39), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lee (son, born in Kentucky, first marriage, age 21), Marthie [hard to read] Davis (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Reggie Davis (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), Lee Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Reggie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Lee's father and close to his grandfather.

    On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 36-18 (Weeksbury) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Lee Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #264, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 37), Reggie (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lenard (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Glenn (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mildred J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Emalena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lee Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and Harold R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

      The children of LEE DAVIS and MARTHA SALMONS are:

      1. REGGIE DAVIS, b. 1909, Kentucky.
      2. MARY E. DAVIS, b. 1913, Kentucky.
      3. LEONARD DAVIS, b. December 15, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lenard Davis was born December 15, 1914 in Johnson County to Martha Samons.
      4. GLENN DAVIS, b. March 1, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen Davis was born March 1, 1917 in Johnson County to Martha Somans.
      5. PAUL VINCEL DAVIS, b. June 3, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, died, March 12, 1921, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Greasey Creek, Pike County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vencil Davis was born June 3, 1920 in Johnson County to Martha Samons.
        According to his death certificate, Paul Vincel Davis died from pertussis [whooping cough]. Also on this certificate, his birthdate is listed as July 2, 1920, his parents as Lee Davis (b. Kentucky) and Martha Samans (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Lee Davis of Greasy Creek, Kentucky.
      6. MILDRED J. DAVIS, b. 1922, Pike County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred J. Davis was born in Pike County to Martha Samons.
      7. EMALENA DAVIS, b. 1925, Kentucky.
      8. WILLIAM LEE DAVIS JR., b. 1927, Pike County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lee Davis was born in Pike County to Martha Sammons.
      9. HAROLD R. DAVIS, b. 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold R. Davis was born in Floyd County to Marth Salmons.






    GRACE AKERS, daughter of LUCINA DAVIS and JOHN C. AKERS, was born in July of 1885 in Kentucky, and died December 30, 1971 in Scioto County, Ohio. She married LEONARD JOHNSON, son of JAMES D. JOHNSON and MAHALA J. LITTERAL, about 1906. He was born September 21, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 28, 1971 in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

    Notes: Leonard Johnson's mother's maiden name was determined by finding both the death certificate and the obituary of Leonard's brother, Charles (1881-1949). On his death certificate, Charlie Johnson's parents are listed as J.D. Johnson and Mahala Literal, and in his obituary, Charles Johnson's parents are listed as J.D. and "Magala" Litteral Johnson, and a surviving brother is Leonard Johnson of Wheelersburg, Ohio. Mahala's full name was reportedly Mahala Jane Litteral.

    When Leonard Johnston's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Scioto County, that his closest relative was Grace Johnston of Scioto County, and that he was born September 21, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

    When Leonard Johnson's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was self employed in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Grace Johnson of Wheelersburg, and that he was born September 21, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 140 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, a dark complexion, and a crooked index finger on his right hand.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Grace Johnson died at home on December 30, 1971 in Scioto County at the age of 85. She was widowed at the time of her death.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leonard Johnson was born September 21, 1883, and died in March of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Leonard Johnson died at home on March 28, 1971 in Scioto County at the age of 87. He was married at the time of his death.

    On page 28 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), James Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in November of 1844 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 34 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Hala J. (wife, born in December of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 52), James (son, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Charley (son, born in October of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Leonard (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), and Glen (son, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10).

    On page 41 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 16, 1910), Leonard Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #347, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Vergil (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). Leonard's parents are in house #336.

    On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 142 (Vernon Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 9, 1920), Lenard Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Herald (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ethel (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

    On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 73-22 (Vernon Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 14, 1930), Lenard Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 23), Vergil (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Marry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Katherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), and Wilma L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

      The children of GRACIE AKERS and LEONARD JOHNSON are:

      1. EARL JOHNSON, b. 1907, Kentucky.
      2. VIRGIL JOHNSON, b. 1909, Kentucky.
      3. WILLIE S. JOHNSON, b. May 30, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willie S. Johnson was born May 30, 1911 in Johnson County to Gracie Asers.
      4. ETHEL JOHNSON, b. 1919, Ohio.
      5. MARY JOHNSON, b. 1921, Ohio.
      6. KATHERINE JOHNSON, b. 1925, Ohio.
      7. WILMA L. JOHNSON, b. 1929, Ohio.







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