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    ADAM ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born January 12, 1832 in Kentucky, and died March 17, 1913. He married MARY "POLLY" BRADLEY, daughter of JAMES BRADLEY and ELIZABETH HOWARD, about 1855. She was born December 11, 1837 in Kentucky, and died August 7, 1909.

    Notes: On page 12 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1860), Adam Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Kentucky, age 23), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and David Allen (day laborer, born in Kentucky, age 17).

    On page 3 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1870), Adam Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 32), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Delila (born in Kentucky, age 9), Seward (born in Kentucky, age 6), Lovanda (born in Kentucky, age 3), Eli (born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Hezakiah Allen (born in Kentucky, works on farm, age 26).

    On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1880), Adam Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #285, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Seaward (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lovandy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Esselonia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cassey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mousie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 41 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Adam Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #328, he's a farmer, born in January of 1832 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 45 years, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in December of 1837 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 62), Adam Jr. (son, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), James Wireman (grandson, born in January of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Ida Allen (granddaughter, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Shady Staly (son-in-law, works on farm, born in march of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 22), and Mousie Staly (daughter, born in February of 1878 in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children yet, age 22).

    On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 109 (Gypsy - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Adam Allen is found living with his son and a Wireman family. Baz Wireman [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Ishemal (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months). The 2nd family in this dwelling is listed as Adam Allen Jr. (farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, age 26), Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 23), Uric (son, twin, born in Kentucky, age 6), Clifford (son, twin, born in Kentucky, age 6), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Essil (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Nonance (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month). Also listed in this house are William Allen (hired hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Adam Allen (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 78), Preston Bailey (hired hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Cynthia Allen (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

      The children of ADAM ALLEN and POLLY BRADLEY are:

      1. NANCY J. ALLEN, b. 1858, Kentucky.
      2. DELILA ALLEN, b. September 17, 1860, Kentucky, m. WILEY WIREMAN, son of JACOB WIREMAN and SUSANNA SIZEMORE, March 22, 1877, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was b. September 15, 1860, d. November 8, 1920.
      3. SEWARD ALLEN, b. 1864, Kentucky.
      4. LOVANDA ALLEN, b. 1867, Kentucky.
      5. ELI ALLEN, b. 1870, Kentucky.
      6. ESSELONIA ALLEN, b. 1872, Kentucky.
      7. CASSEY ALLEN, b. 1874, Kentucky.
      8. MOUSIE ALLEN, b. February 1878, Kentucky, m. SHADY STALEY, 1899. He was b. 1878, Kentucky.
      9. ADAM ALLEN JR., b. November 1884, Kentucky, m. NANCY (unknown last name), 1903. She was b. 1887, Kentucky.






    GEORGE ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born November 14, 1834 in Kentucky, died February 19, 1922, and is buried in Ed Stephens Cemetery in Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married LURANEY SALYER, daughter of DAVID D. SALYER and SUSANNAH ARNETT MILES, October 28, 1857. She was born in August of 1844, died March 15, 1929, and is buried in Ed Stephens Cemetery in Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Taken from breeze.org - The Ed Stephens Cemetery is also known as the George Allen Cemetery. It is located in the David Quadrangle, about 1 mile north of Fredville Post Office.

    Luraney's birthdate has also been reported to be December 8, 1844. The date posted here comes from the 1900 census.

    On page 11 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1860), George Allen Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Luanna (born in Kentucky, age 16), and Susanah (born in Kentucky, age 8 months.

    On page 8 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 22, 1880), George Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years ols. Also listed are Raney (born in Kentucky, age 25), Susanna (born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 6) and Haden (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), George Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #230, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Raney (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hayden (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Joseph N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nelson (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Coon (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    On pages 44 and 45 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), George Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #363, he's a farmer, born in November of 1834 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 42 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Lourany (wife, born in August of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 54), and John (son, born in February of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 109 (Gypsy - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), George Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 50 years, and he's 76 years old. Also listed is Rany (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 65).

    On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 79 (Trace) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), George Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's no longer working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 85 years old. Also listed is Ranie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 80).

      The children of GEORGE ALLEN and RANEY SALYER are:

      1. SUSANNA ALLEN, b. September 28, 1859, Gypsy, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. after 1949, buried in John M. Salyer Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JACKSON MINIFEE SALYER, son of JOHN MORGAN SALYER and EVELINE JACKSON, July 10, 1877. He was b. August 1, 1854, Meadow Branch, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. 1918, buried in John M. Salyer Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      2. IRVIN ALLEN, b. December 15, 1861, Kentucky.
      3. NANCY JANE ALLEN, b. April 20, 1864, Kentucky, d. October 5, 1927, buried in Wireman Cemetery, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOHN T. WIREMAN, son of MORGAN WIREMAN and SARAH ALLEN, November 11, 1886, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was b. June 27, 1861, d. March 9, 1929.
      4. HAYDEN ALLEN, b. September 26, 1868, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1932, m. NAN HOWARD, daughter of HARRIS C. HOWARD and MINORA RANEY SALYER, August 15, 1889, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was b. May 27, 1874, d. February 12, 1960.
      5. JOSEPH NEWTON ALLEN, b. December 23, 1870, Kentucky, d. July 24, 1925, buried in Green Carpenter Cemetery, Swampton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARY WIREMAN, daughter of ABRAHAM WIREMAN and NANCY JANE ARNETT, September 20, 1893. She was b. March 4, 1878, d. July 5, 1969.
      6. NELSON ALLEN, b. May 1874, Kentucky, d. November 17, 1950, buried in Nelson Allen Cemetery, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SUSAN BAILEY, daughter of LOGAN BAILEY and ELIZABETH SALYER, January 7, 1891. She was b. 1875, Waldo, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. 1909, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Nelson Allen Cemetery, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      7. AUSTIN ALLEN, b. September 15, 1881, d. June 18, 1888, buried in Allen/Bailey Cemetery, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      8. EUNICE "COON" ALLEN, b. 1876, Kentucky, d. 1959, m. ALLEN WIREMAN, son of MORGAN WIREMAN and SARAH ALLEN, August 14, 1890. He was b. January 7, 1870, d. September 15, 1952.
      9. JOHN ALLEN, b. February 3, 1884, Kentucky, d. July 28, 1966, m. CELIA HOWARD, daughter of JOHN E. HOWARD and POLLY ANN SALYER.






    JOHN ALLEN JR., son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born May 14, 1836 in Kentucky, and died December 7, 1918 in Lewis County, Kentucky. He married (1) POLLY (unknown last name) before 1860. She was born about 1840 in Kentucky. He married (2) LEETIE (unknown last name) about 1896. She was born in June of 1870 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 12 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1860), John Allen Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Kentucky, age 20).

    On page 44 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), John Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #359, he's a farmer, born in May of 1835 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Leety (wife, born in June of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 29), David (son, born in January of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), George (step-son, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9). They're living next to nephew Hayden.

    On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 12 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), John Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born "not known", 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Leetie [or Lectie] (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 39), and David (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

      The child of JOHN ALLEN and LEETIE (unknown last name) is:

      1. DAVID ALLEN, b. 1898, Kentucky.






    WILLIAM ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born in October of 1837 in Kentucky, and died after 1910. He married (1) NANCY WIREMAN, daughter of JACOB WIREMAN and SUSANNA SIZEMORE, August 16, 1866. She was born March 14, 1844 in Kentucky, died March 24, 1877, and is buried in John Allen Cemetery on Carpenter Hill #2 in Swampton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (2) JOSEPHINE ARNETT, November 13, 1879. She was born in March of 1854 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 13 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1860), William Allen Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, living by himself, and he's 23 years old. The "Sr." was a mistake and his brother George, who lived just down the road, was listed as a Jr. William is living next-door to his parents.

    On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1870), William Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 27), Alexander (born in Kentucky, age 7), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 5), Susanna (born in Kentucky, age 4), R.B. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Jamima (servant, born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living around both William's and Nancy's family members.

    On page 11 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 5 - Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), William Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Alexander (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Arbee (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Graty (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 49 (Old Town) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), William Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a farmer, born in October of 1836 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in March of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 46), Oscar (son, born in April of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), James (son, born in July of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Tony (son, born in May of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Samuel (son, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), David (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Princie (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 127 (Hinton) in Mecosta County, Michigan (dated May 5, 1910), William Allen is living in the same house as his son Alexander, but is listed as the head of his family. He's the head of family #181 in house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 31 years, and he's 75 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 56), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), David (son, born in Kentucky, the age is unreadable), and Princie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12). Living next-door is son Graty and family. This page is very hard to read.

      The children of WILLIAM ALLEN and NANCY WIREMAN are:

      1. ALEXANDER ALLEN, b. 1863, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH ARNETT.
      2. REBECCA ALLEN, b. 1865, Kentucky.
      3. SUSANNA ALLEN, b. 1866, Kentucky.
      4. ARBEE ALLEN, b. 1868, Kentucky.
      5. MARY ALLEN, b. 1871, Kentucky.
      6. GRATY ALLEN, b. 1873, Kentucky.

      The children of WILLIAM ALLEN and JOSEPHINE ARNETT are:

      1. OSCAR ALLEN, b. April 1882, Kentucky.
      2. JAMES ALLEN, b. July 1885, Kentucky.
      3. TONY ALLEN, b. May 1887, Kentucky.
      4. SAMUEL ALLEN, b. November 1889, Kentucky.
      5. DAVID ALLEN, b. August 1892, Kentucky.
      6. PRINCIE ALLEN, b. February 1897, Kentucky.






    SARAH ALLEN, daughter of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born March 22, 1843 in Kentucky, died April 5, 1919, and is buried in the Morgan Wireman Cemetery on Trace Fork of Licking Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married MORGAN WIREMAN, son of JOHN WIREMAN and REBECCA CARPENTER, October 6, 1859 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was born July 5, 1844, died July 5, 1913, and is buried in the Morgan Wireman Cemetery on Trace Fork of Licking Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Taken from breeze.org - The Morgan Wireman Cemetery located about 100 feet above the John Wireman Cemetery on Trace Fork of Licking.

    On page 12 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1860), Morgan Wireman is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 17 years old. Also listed is Sallie (born in Kentucky, age 18).

    On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1870), Morgan Wireman is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, age 29), John (born in Kentucky, age 8), Rosanna (born in Kentucky, age 7), Jasper (born in Kentucky, age 4), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 2), Allen (born in Kentucky, age 4 months), John Wireman Sr. (born in Pennsylvania, age 64 [hard to read]), Rebecca Wireman (born in Tennessee, age 63), John Mullins (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 19), William Mullins (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Anna Barnett (domestic servant, born in Kentucky, age 18).

    On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Morgan Wireman is listed as the head of the household for house #233, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in South Carolina, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Roseann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rebecca J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Allen (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Morgan Wirman is listed as the head of the household for household for house #316, he's a farmer, born in June of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 40 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed is Sally (wife, born in March of 1841 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 59). They are living next to son John.

    On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 109 (Gypsy - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Morgan S. Wireman is listed as the head of the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Mississippi, married for 50 years, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Sally (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 68).

      The children of SARAH ALLEN and MORGAN WIREMAN are:

      1. JOHN T. WIREMAN, b. June 27, 1861, Kentucky, d. March 9, 1929, m. NANCY JANE ALLEN, daughter of GEORGE ALLEN and LURANEY SALYER, November 11, 1886, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was b. April 20, 1864, d. October 5, 1927, buried in Wireman Cemetery, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      2. ROSEANNA WIREMAN, b. 1863, Kentucky.
      3. JOSEPH "JASPER" WIREMAN, b. January 1867, Kentucky, m. MISSOURI (unknown last name), 1898. She was b. August 1874, Kentucky.
      4. REBECCA WIREMAN, b. 1868, Kentucky.
      5. ALLEN WIREMAN, b. January 7, 1870, Kentucky, d. September 15, 1952, m. EUNICE "COON" ALLEN, daughter of GEORGE ALLEN and LURANEY SALYER, August 14, 1890. She was b. 1876, Kentucky, d. 1959.
      6. DORA E. WIREMAN, b. 1872, Kentucky.
      7. MELVIN WIREMAN, b. March 16, 1874, Kentucky, d. 1963, m. MARY ALLEN, daughter of THOMAS ALLEN and CAROLINE BROWN.
      8. ORA E. WIREMAN, b. 1879, Kentucky.






    DAVID ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born in October of 1843 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died September 25, 1919 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in John Allen Cemetery on Carpenter Hill #2 in Swampton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married SUSANNA JOSEPH, daughter of WILLIAM JOSEPH and ELIZA WHITAKER, December 19, 1861 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1849 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died April 17, 1916 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in John Allen Cemetery on Carpenter Hill #2 in Swampton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: David Allen's birthdate has also been reported to be October 22, 1841. Susanna's has been reported as February 18, 1848. The dates posted here are from the 1900 census.

    On page 12 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1860), David Allen is found living with his brother Adam. He's listed as a day laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 17 years old.

    On page 3 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1870), David Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Susanna (born in Kentucky, age 25), Harkins (born in Kentucky, age 6), Lynda (born in Kentucky, age 4), Jane (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Elizabeth Baley (born in Kentucky, age 12).

    On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), David Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #198, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Harkless (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Linden (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Crow (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), David Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farmer, born in October of 1843 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 38 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed is Susan (wife, born in February of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 51). They are living next to son Harkless.

      The children of DAVID ALLEN and SUSANNA JOSEPH are:

      1. HARKLESS ALLEN, b. November 4, 1863, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 1940, m. LOUISA ALLEN, April 10, 1884.
      2. LINDEN ALLEN, b. September 17, 1865, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 25, 1922, Millbrook Township, Mecosta County, Michigan, m. MARY ALLEN, January 29, 1888, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was b. February 1871, d. 1956.
      3. NANCY JANE ALLEN, b. 1869, Kentucky.
      4. CROW ALLEN, b. July 26, 1878, Kentucky, d. December 10, 1966, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) LULA E. HOSKINS, August 24, 1895, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (2) LOU ELLEN RUDD, August 5, 1898.






    SAMUEL ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born about 1845 in Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died before 1900 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married SARAH ALLEN, daughter of GEORGE ALLEN and MALINDA HOWARD, about 1865 in Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born January 9, 1846 in Kentucky, died September 28, 1919 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sebastian Salyer Cemetery in Galdia, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: In 1863, Samuel C. Allen was a corporal in the Confederate Army, Company A, 6, 13th Kentucky Cavalry in the Civil War.

    On page 9 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 22, 1870), Samuel Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 23), and Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 4).

    On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), Samuel Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Leora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Levi (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Green (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Linville (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 38 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Sally Allen is listed as the head of the household, widowed, she's a farmer, born in January of 1846 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 9 are still living, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are George (son, farmer, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, ag 19), Betty (daughter, born in January of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), and Pricy (daughter, born in December of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to sons Green and Linville.

    On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 111 (Atkinson) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 5 & 6, 1910), Salley Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #169, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 66 years old. Also listed is Princy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living around several family members.

      The children of SAMUEL ALLEN and SALLY ALLEN are:

      1. NANCY J. ALLEN, b. 1865, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 9, 1950, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Blue Grass Cemetery, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) SEBASTIAN BASS SALYER, son of NELSON B. SALYER and ELIZABETH HOWARD, November 20, 1880, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was b. December 7, 1861, Fredville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 9, 1901, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sebastian Salyer Cemetery, Galdia, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She m. (2) WILL PRESS POWER, son of SANFORD REED POWER and CYNTHIA MAY, May 9, 1907, Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was b. October 27, 1881, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1957, Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: Will Press Power was the brother of Franklin Power.
      2. LEORA ALLEN, b. 1870, Kentucky, m. HOWARD KENDALL, September 4, 1890, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      3. LEVI ALLEN, b. August 22, 1872, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 18, 1945, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HATTIE DOTSON.
      4. GREEN ALLEN, b. June 27, 1874, Gapville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. IDA RISNER, daughter of LARK RISNER and POLLY JOSEPH, 1897. She was b. April 1880, Kentucky.
      5. HATTIE ALLEN, b. May 1876, Kentucky, m. ELLIOTT WHITAKER, 1897. He was b. November 1869, Kentucky.
      6. LINVILLE ALLEN, b. July 1878, Kentucky, m. MANERVA HOWARD, 1998. She was b. September 1880, Kentucky.
      7. GEORGE ALLEN, b. August 12, 1880, Kentucky, d. September 9, 1911, m. JAME (unknown last name), 1898. She was b. 1880, Kentucky.
      8. BETTY ALLEN, b. January 1886, Kentucky, m. GEORGE HOWARD, 1904. He was b. 1880, Kentucky.
      9. PRINCY ALLEN, b. December 1892, Kentucky, m. JOE HOWARD. He was b. 1882, Kentucky.






    KATHERINE ALLEN, daughter of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born in April of 1848 in Kentucky. She married FRANK M. WATSON about 1868. He was born in March of 1847 in Kentucky.

    Notes: According to breeze.org - Katherine and Frank are buried in unmarked graves on the Watson Cemetery on Puncheon Creek above Royalton, Kentucky.

    On page 14 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1880), Frank Watson is listed as the head of the household for house #290, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Katie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Reed (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Louis Wedsil (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Branch (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 47 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Frank Watson is listed as the head of the household for house #378, he's a farmer, born in March of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Katie (wife, born in April of 1848 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 52), Wedsel (son, born in June of 1872 in Kentucky, age 28), Morgan (son, born in May of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), and Susan (daughter, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12).

    On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 111 (Atkinson) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Frank Watson is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 40 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 65), Morgan (son, farmer, divorced, born in Kentucky, age 26), and Jack (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

      The children of KATIE ALLEN and FRANK WATSON are:

      1. REED WATSON, b. 1870, Kentucky, m. ROSE (unknown last name), 1898. She was b. 1880, Kentucky.
      2. LOUIS WEDSEL WATSON, b. June 1872, Kentucky.
      3. JOHN M. WATSON, b. 1875, Kentucky.
      4. BRANCH WATSON, b. 1878, Kentucky.
      5. MORGAN WATSON, b. May 1893, Kentucky.
      6. SUSAN WATSON, b. June 1888, Kentucky.






    JACKSON ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born in January of 1849 in Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married (1) LURANA ALLEN, daughter of GEORGE ALLEN and MALINDA HOWARD about 1870. She was born about 1853 in Kentucky. He married (2) MARGARET FITZPATRICK about 1892. She was born in March of 1875 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 9 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 22, 1870), Jackson Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Lurana (born in Kentucky, age 17).

    On pages 5 & 6 of the 1880 census for District 16 (Bakerfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), Jackson Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Lourana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Malinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living 2 houses down from her parents.

    On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 46 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Jack Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #266, he's a farmer, born in January of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in March of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 2 are still living, age 25), Mary (daughter, born in May of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), William (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Sammie (son, born in February of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Taulbee (son, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Ramy (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Elizabeth (daughter, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Thomas (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 82 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Margaret Allen is found living with her sister's family, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 34 years old. She's living close to sons Samuel and Thomas.

      The children of JACKSON ALLEN and LURANA ALLEN are:

      1. GEORGE ALLEN, b. 1872, Kentucky, m. MARY JANE (unknown last name), 1889. She was b. 1868, Kentucky.
      2. JOHN ALLEN, b. 1873, Kentucky, m. SILVANIA (unknown last name), 1899. She was b. 1880, Kentucky.
      3. MALINDA ALLEN, b. 1876, Kentucky.
        Notes: Malinda Allen is found living with her sister Mary in the 1910 census for District 85 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (page 5). She's 34 years old and divorced.
      4. MARY ALLEN, b. May 1878, Kentucky.
      5. WILLIAM ALLEN, b. October 1879, Kentucky.
      6. SAMUEL ALLEN, b. February 1882, Kentucky, m. RHODA (unknown last name). She was b. 1890, Kentucky.
      7. TAULBEE ALLEN, b. July 1884, Kentucky.
        Notes: Taulbee Allen is found living with his sister Mary in the 1910 census for District 85 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (page 5). He's a farm laborer and he's 24 years old. They are living next to brothers George and John and their families.
      8. RAMY ALLEN, b. 1887, Kentucky.

      The children of JACKSON ALLEN and MARGARET FITZPATRICK are:

      1. ELIZABETH ALLEN, b. March 1894, Kentucky.
      2. THOMAS ALLEN, b. March 1898, Kentucky.
        Notes: Thomas is found living with his brother Samuel in 1910.






    MARY ALLEN, daughter of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born about 1852 in Kentucky, and died about 1928. She married CALVIN HOWARD about 1867. He was born about 1846 in Kentucky. Calvin Howard married (2) LILLIE (unknown last name) before 1930. She was born about 1882 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Calvin Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Farrish (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Kanawah (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Brooks (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Calvin Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first marriage, married for 38 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 56).

    On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 105 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Calvin Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 74 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65). They are living close to sons Jackson and Samuel.

    On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 45-11 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Calvin Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's no longer working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 85 years old. Also listed is Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 48). They are living close to son Samuel.

      The children of MARY ALLEN and CALVIN HOWARD are:

      1. JACKSON L. HOWARD, b. 1868, Kentucky, m. SARAH (unknown last name), 1890. She was b. 1870, Kentucky.
      2. SAMUEL HOWARD, b. April 1871, Kentucky, m. SUSANNA (unknown last name), 1890. She was b. February 1879, Kentucky.
      3. FARRISH HOWARD, b. 1873, Kentucky.
      4. KANAWAH HOWARD, b. August 1875, Kentucky, m. DORY (unknown last name), 1895. She was b. May 1879, Kentucky.
      5. BROOKS HOWARD, b. August 1878, Kentucky, m. EUNICE (unknown last name), 1897. She was b. May 1880, Kentucky.






    THOMAS ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born about 1853 in Kentucky. He married CAROLINE BROWN, daughter of DAVID BROWN and IZANA PITTS about 1879. She was born about 1863 in Kentucky. Caroline Brown married (2) WILLIAM PRATER.

    Notes: Caroline Brown was the sister of Sherman Brown.

    Thomas had a twin brother that was stillborn.

    According to breeze.org - "He was killed due to a knife wound. He is buried on the John Wireman cemetery on Trace Fork of Licking."

    On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 6 - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Caroline Brown Allen is found living with her parents. She's born in Kentucky and 17 years old. Also listed is Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

      The child of THOMAS ALLEN and CAROLINE BROWN is:

      1. MARY ALLEN, b. 1880, Kentucky.






    ARTIE ALLEN, daughter of JOHN ALLEN and MARY "POLLY" WHITAKER, was born October 7, 1857 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died May 22, 1914 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married DANIEL B. BROWN, son of JAMES BROWN and MARY BROWN, about 1875. He was born in August of 1855 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 3, 1931 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Asa Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Daniel Brown's 2nd marriage was to an Arminta Conley, as is shown on his death certificate. They are shown with a son named Boon in the 1930 census and there was a Daniel B. Brown - possibly Daniel Boone Brown - born in 1922 to an Arminta Hitchcock. This is probably the Arminta Hitchcock that was the daughter of Daniel and Samantha Adams Hitchcock. It has been reported that she was first married to a John "Buck" Conley.

    According to her death certificate, Artie Allen Brown died May 22, 1914 in Jennies Creek from tachycardia and chronic gastritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birthdate as October 7, 1857, her marital status as married, her parents as John Allen (b. Virginia) and Pollie Whitaker (b. Floyd County), and the informant as Daniel Brown of Riceville, Kentucky.

    According to his death certificate, Daniel Brown died March 3, 1931 in Riceville from kidney trouble. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Riceville, his age as 77, his marital status as married, his wife as Minta Conley, his parents as Jim Brown (b. Riceville) and Mary Brown (b. Riceville), and the informant as Wesley Brown of Riceville, Kentucky.

    On page 26 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 16 & 17, 1880), Daniel Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #226, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Arty (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Linden (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Delila P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Daniel Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #298, he's a farmer, born in August of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 25 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Artie (wife, born in January of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 4 are still living, age 42), Lila (daughter, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Thomas (son, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Bertha (daughter, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and Christine (niece, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Daniel Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 54 years old. also listed are Artie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 50), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Delilah Brown (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 28), Bessie Brown (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Henry Brown (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 4). They are living close to son Thomas.

    On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Daniel Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Arminta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), and Bertha Conley (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

    On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Daniel B. Brown is listed as the head of household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 20, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 48), Boon (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Bertie Conley (step-son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 28).

      The children of ARTIE ALLEN and DANIEL BROWN are:

      1. LINDEN BROWN, b. 1876, Kentucky.
      2. JOHN WESLEY BROWN, b. March 26, 1877, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1947, Green Rock, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Green Rock, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CORA E. BLANTON.
      3. DELILA P. "LILA" BROWN, b. April 1879, Kentucky, d. January 28, 1971, Johnson County, Kentucky, met JOHN D. BLANTON. She m. HENRY CLAY HAMILTON.
      4. THOMAS JEFFERSON BROWN, b. May 1, 1887, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1958, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HETTIE J. PACE.
      5. BERTHA BROWN, b. January 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1970, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LENARD BLAIR.
        Notes: According to her obituary, Bertha Brown Blair (age 80), daughter of Daniel and Artie Allen Brown and a resident of Barnetts Creek, was born in Johnson County, and died July 9, 1970 in a Paintsville hospital after suffering a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenard Blair, in 1963. She was survived by 2 sons, Carl and Gail Blair (both of Barnetts Creek); and 1 sister, Mrs. Lila Hamilton (Barnetts Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)






    REECE ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born about 1859 in Kentucky. He married TENNESSEE STONE. She was born about 1863 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 49 (Graham Township) in Carter County, Oklahoma (dated May 19, 1910), Reece Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Tennessee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 47), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), Bummer (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Dollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Adam (son, born in Oklahoma, age 5), and Dollie M. Wren (orphan, born in Oklahoma, father born in Texas, mother born in Kentucky, age 6).

      The children of REECE ALLEN and TENNESSEE STONE are:

      1. ALICE ALLEN, b. 1888, Kentucky.
      2. BUMMER ALLEN, b. 1890, Kentucky.
      3. JOHN ALLEN, b. 1893, Kentucky.
      4. DOLLIE ALLEN, b. 1895, Kentucky.
      5. CLARENCE ALLEN, b. 1898, Kentucky.
      6. ADAM ALLEN, b. 1905, Oklahoma.






    MORGAN ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born in February of 1861 in Kentucky. He married EMILY ALLEN, daughter of SIMON ALLEN and MINERVA MANN, October 29, 1876, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1862 in Kentucky, and died February 14, 1959.

    Notes: Emily's birthdate has also been reported to be June 6, 1860. The date posted here is from the 1900 census.

    On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 5 - Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Morgan Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Adam (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Morgan's parents.

    On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), Morgan Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #431, he's a farmer, born in February of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in February of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 38), Josice [very hard to read] (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Burnt (son, born in August of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), and Eva (daughter, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7 [very hard to read]).

    On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Morgan Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 43), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 24-26, 1920), Morgan Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

    On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 88-16 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Morgan Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Emmie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 24), and Keah [hard to read] (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8). This census lists Emma as being 28 years old, meaning that either there was a mistake made or it's his second wife.

      The children of MORGAN ALLEN and EMMA ALLEN are:

      1. ADAM ALLEN, b. 1878, Kentucky.
      2. WALTER ALLEN, b. 1880, Kentucky.
      3. JOSICE ALLEN, b. August 1887, Kentucky.
      4. BURNT ALLEN, b. August 1889, Kentucky.
      5. EVA ALLEN, b. October 1893, Kentucky.
      6. JOHN C. ALLEN, b. 1902, Kentucky.






    SOLOMON ALLEN, son of JOHN ALLEN and NANCY JANE CLICK, was born in April of 1863 in Kentucky. He married SERENA PATRICK, daughter of JACKSON PATRICK and ELIZABETH FLETCHER, March 31, 1883. She was born in March of 1866 in Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Solamon Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #247, he's a farmer, born in April of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Serena (wife, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 34), Mary (daughter, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), David (son, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Anes (son, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Kelly (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), July (daughter, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), and Minnie (daughter, born in June of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Brady) in Garvin County, Oklahoma (undated), Sol Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Sarena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 44), Dave (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Julie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Daisy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    On page 33 of the 1920 census for District 101 (Strike Ax) in Osage County, Oklahoma (dated March 4, 1920), S.P. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #352, he works in a rooming house, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Serena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky age 51), and Adus (son, born in Kentucky, age 28).

    On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 57-44 (Strike Ax Township - Wynona City) in Osage County, Oklahoma (dated April 11, 1930), Sol Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a manager of a service station, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Serena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 63).

      The children of SOLOMON ALLEN and SERENA PATRICK are:

      1. MARY ALLEN, b. October 1884, Kentucky.
      2. DAVID ALLEN, b. September 1886, Kentucky.
      3. ADUS ALLEN, b. May 1888, Kentucky.
      4. KELLY ALLEN, b. April 1890, Kentucky.
      5. JULIE ALLEN, b. March 1892, Kentucky.
      6. MINNIE ALLEN, b. June 1894, Kentucky.
      7. DAISY ALLEN, b. 1903, Kentucky.






    GARRETT ALLEN, son of JOSEPH ALLEN and REBECCA WIREMAN, was born in April of 1868 in Kentucky. He married CELIA (unknown last name) about 1888. She was born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, and died before 1930.

    Notes: On page 40 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 5 - Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Garrett Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #319, he's a farmer, born in April of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 33), Rebecca (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Joseph (son, born in August of 1899, age 10 months), Marry Barnett (hired girl, born in May of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Brack Penix (hired hand, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 21), and Millia Penix (hired girl, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she hasn't had any children, age 19).

    On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 109 (Gypsy - Trace Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Garret Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 41), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Kelly (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 80 (Atkinson) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Garret Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listd are Sealie (wife, born in Kentucky, age 50), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Kelley (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Gatha Donis (cousin, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

    On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 77-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Garrett Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #263, he's living by himself, widowed, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 60 years old.

      The children of GARRETT ALLEN and CELIA (unknown last name) are:

      1. REBECCA ALLEN, b. February 1897, Kentucky.
      2. JOSEPH ALLEN, b. August 1899, Kentucky.
      3. KELLY ALLEN, b. 1905, Kentucky.






    HERBERT CLAYTON ALLEN, son of BUCHANAN E. "BUCK" ALLEN and SARAH GEARHART, was born about 1913 in Portsmouth, Ohio, and died about 1990/91 in Columbus, Ohio. He married CATHERINE ELIZABETH BOCOOK, daughter of WILLIAM BOCOOK and DORA (unknown last name).

      The child of HERBERT ALLEN and CATHERINE BOCOOK is:

      1. JOHN ALLEN.

      (This information comes from John Allen and other sources)






    WILLIAM HENRY CONLEY, son of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY and MARY FRANCES FAIN, was born April 29, 1881 in Carter County, Kentucky, died January 13, 1945 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MYRTLE S. WILLIAMS September 7, 1906 in Carter County, Kentucky. She was born December 13, 1884 in Kentucky, and died November 9, 1956 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Some of the information from this family was taken from One World Tree on Ancestry.com.

    When William Henry Conley's draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner working for Kentucky Gem Coal Co. in Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Mertal Conley of Rush, and that he was born April 29, 1880. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

    According to his death certificate, William Henry Conley died January 13, 1945 in Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland from a spinal cord injury in a train accident that caused total paralysis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birthdate as April 29, 1881, his marital status as married, his wife as Myrtle Conley, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Ben Conley (b. Kentucky) and Mary Fain (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Myrtle Conley, and his burial place as Rosehill.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Myrtle W. Conley died November 9, 1956 in Boyd County at the age of 72. She was living in Carter County at the time of her death.

    On page 36 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), William H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #324, he's a laborer in a saw mill, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Myrtle S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 26), and Gaylord L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to William's grandmother Mahala and aunt Henrietta.

    On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Wilson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Henry Conly is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Leo (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Delbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ben (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), and Alvy (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months.

    On pages 1 & 2 of the 1930 census for District 10-9 (Cannonsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Henry Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Myrtil (wife, janitor in a church, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 46), Delbert (son, coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ben (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alvie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Avnell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Emma J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

      The children of HENRY CONLEY and MYRTLE WILLIAMS are:

      1. GAYLORD LEO CONLEY, b. November 14, 1907, Kentucky, d. June 21, 1975, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. GOLDIA BELL HICKS.
      2. WILLIAM DELBERT CONLEY, b. January 7, 1911, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1982, Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. MILDRED BEATRICE FANNIN.
        Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Conley was born January 7, 1911, and died in April of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      3. LAURA CONLEY, b. 1913, Kentucky, m. CHARLES MILTON WITHROW.
      4. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY, b. April 28, 1915, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 1979, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, m. ORVA SPRAGES BRAGG.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ben F. Conley was born April 28, 1915 in Boyd County to Myrtle Williams.
        According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ben Conley was born April 28, 1915, and died in April of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Brookpark, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
        According to Ohio death record transcripts, "Benjami F. Conley" was born about 1916 in Kentucky, and died April 17, 1979 in Cleveland Metro Health in Cleveland at the age of 63. He was living in Brook Park and married at the time of his death.
      5. ALBERT CONLEY, b. September 22, 1918, Carter County, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1918.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Albert Conley was born September 22, 1918 in Carter County to Myrtle Williams.
      6. ALVA MURL CONLEY, b. 1919, Kentucky, m. BERNOLINE ROPP.
      7. BERTHA AVONELL CONLEY, b. February 3, 1921, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1978, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, m. WILLARD OLIN MASON, son of SHERMAN WINFORD MASON and ADA BELL STRONG, November 1944. He was b. December 14, 1904, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, d. February 1964, Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
        Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bertha Mason was born February 3, 1921, and died in January of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
      8. EMMA JEAN CONLEY, b. May 3, 1923, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. October 28, 1979, Boyd County, Kentucky.






    LILLIE CONLEY, daughter of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY and MARY FRANCES FAIN, was born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, and died October 4, 1964 in Carter County, Kentucky. She married DELBERT BARNHILL, son of CHARLES H. BARNHILL and LOUBITHA TOLBERT, about 1915. He was born August 26, 1892 in Owenstown, Owen County, Kentucky, died September 17, 1946 in Rush, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cribbs Hill Cemetery in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Lillie Conley's brother, James, married Delbert Barnhill's sister, Maude. Lillie's brother, Charles, married Delbert's sister, Mary.

    When Dell Barnhill's World War I draft registration card was filled out in Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Carter County with a wife and 1 child, that he had trouble with his heart, and that he was born August 26, 1892 in Owenstown, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillie Barnhill died October 4, 1964 in Carter County at the age of 75.

    According to his death certificate, Dell Barnhill died September 17, 1946 in Stovall Hospital in Rush from carcinoma of the rectum. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Owen County, his birthdate as August 26, his marital status as married, his wife as Lilly Barnhill, his parents as C.H. Barnhill (b. Owens County) and Labitha Tolbert (b. Owens County), and the informant as Frances Barnhill.

    On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 52 (Hesler) in Owen County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Charles Barnhill is listed as the head of the household for house #198, he's a farm laborer, born in November of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lobitha (wife, born in August of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 41), Jeptha T. (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Sally L. (daughter, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Maud Lee (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Ollie M. (daughter, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lee L. [hard to read] (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah B. (daughter, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Mary M. (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Bessie B. (daughter, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months). Ollie M. must be the Margaret found in the 1910 census and there is a mistake on Lee. That name is very hard to read but it clearly says daughter. This is Dell.

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Chas. H. Barnill is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 32 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Lubitha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 51), Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dellwis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bessie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Frank Pannell (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Wilson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated March 30, 1920), Del Barnhill is listed as the head of the household for house #242, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Elvie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

    On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Delbert Barnhill is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lilly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 41), Elva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harlan (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 5 months).

      The children of LILLIE CONLEY and DELL BARNHILL are:

      1. ELVA BARNHILL, b. April 19, 1916, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elva Barnhill was born April 19, 1916 in Carter County to Lillie Conley.
      2. GLADYS BARNHILL, b. February 18, 1919, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Barnhill was born February 18, 1919 in Carter County to Lillie Conley.
      3. MARY FRANCIS BARNHILL, b. 1924, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary F. Barnhill was born in Carter County to Lilly Conly.
      4. JOHN HARLAN BARNHILL, b. 1926, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Barnhill was born in Carter County to a Conley.
      5. LEE P. BARNHILL, b. Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lee P. Barnhill was born in Carter County to Lillie Conley.






    BESSIE CONLEY, daughter of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY and MARY FRANCES FAIN, was born August 28, 1891 in Kentucky, and died August 14, 1981 in Pike County, Ohio. She married WILLIAM DEWITT FANNIN, son of ALFRED RILEY FANNIN and JEANETTE TAMZEL LAMBERT, about 1914. He was born May 31, 1892 in Kentucky, and died February 26, 1966 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Bessie Conley's brother, John, married William's sister, Lenola.

    Riley Fannin's name is listed as Alford R. Fannin on page 1 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky. His family is in house #1, and in that house is his wife, Nettie, daughter Iva M. (age 20), daughter Julia A. (age 18), and son Hildord B. (age 16). According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hildred B. Fannin was born September 16, 1913 in Carter County to Nettie Lambert. Nettie's full name was reportedly Jeanette Tamzel Lambert.

    When Dewitt Fannin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Rush, Kentucky, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born May 31, 1892 in Carter County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bessie Fannin was born August 28, 1892, and died in August of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bessie P. Fannin was born about 1893 in Kentucky, and died August 14, 1981 in a long-term care facility in Pike County at the age of 88. She was living in Portsmouth, Scioto County, and was widowed at the time of her death.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dewitt Fannin was born May 31, 1892, and died in February of 1966. His last place of residence was in Denton, Carter County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dewitt Fannin died February 26, 1966 in Boyd County at the age of 73.

    On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 34 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 6 & 7, 1900), Riley Fannin is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a day laborer, born in March of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Hettie (wife, born in August of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 31), Foster (son, born in April of 1888 [hard to read] in Kentucky, age 11), Edward (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), William (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Nola (daughter, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Earnest (son, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to a family that is probably Riley's widowed mother. Mary Fannin is born in April of 1837 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, and she's 63 years old.

    On page 33 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated May 10, 1910), Riley Fannin is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Nettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 8 are still living, age 42), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Wit (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Nola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Carlos (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). They are living next to son Foster and 2 houses away from Riley's mother.

    On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Wilson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), D.W. Fannin is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Garland W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), and Modest G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months).

    On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 20-19 (Cabin Creek) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 3, 1930), Dewitt W. Fannin is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 37), Garland (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Modest (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

      The children of BESSIE CONLEY and DEWITT FANNIN are:

      1. GARLAND W. FANNIN, b. January 18, 1916, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garland W. Fannon was born January 18, 1916 in Carter County to Bessie Conley.
      2. MODEST G. FANNIN, b. 1917, Kentucky.
      3. GENEVA MONZELA FANNIN, b. 1921, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geneva Monzela Fannin was born in Carter County to Bessie Conley.






    CHARLES CONLEY, son of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY and MARY FRANCES FAIN, was born July 20, 1894 in Kilgore, Kentucky, and died May 29, 1986 in Carter County, Kentucky. He married MARY M. BARNHILL, daughter of CHARLES H. BARNHILL and LOUBITHA TOLBERT, about 1918 in Kentucky. She was born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, and died July 17, 1965 in Carter County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Charles Conley's brother, James, married Mary Barnhill's sister, Maude. Charles' sister, Lillie, married Mary's brother, Delbert.

    When Charley Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Seney, Kentucky, that he had a dependant father, mother, and wife, and that he was born July 20, 1894 in Kilgore, Kentucky. According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charley Conley was born July 20, 1894, and died in May of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Charley Conley died May 29, 1986 in Carter County at the age of 91.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary B. Conley died July 17, 1965 in Carter County at the age of 68.

    On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 52 (Hesler) in Owen County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Charles Barnhill is listed as the head of the household for house #198, he's a farm laborer, born in November of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lobitha (wife, born in August of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 41), Jeptha T. (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Sally L. (daughter, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Maud Lee (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Ollie M. (daughter, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lee L. [hard to read] (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah B. (daughter, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Mary M. (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Bessie B. (daughter, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months). Ollie M. must be the Margaret found in the 1910 census and there must be a mistake on Lee. That name is very hard to read but it clearly says daughter. This is probably Del.

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Chas. H. Barnill is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 32 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Lubitha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 51), Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dellwis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bessie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Frank Pannell (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Wilson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated March 31, 1920), Charles Conley is found living in the home of his widowed mother. Mary Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #261, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 65 years old. Also listed are Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 23), Mary (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months).

    On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Charles Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #278, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mary B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 31), Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Agnes (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months), and Mary (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).

      The children of CHARLEY CONLEY and MARY BARNHILL are:

      1. KENNETH CONLEY, b. 1917, Kentucky.
      2. AGNES CONLEY, b. 1922, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Agbert Conley was born in Carter County in 1922 to Mary Barnhill.
      3. CATHERINE CONLEY, b. 1924, Kentucky.
      4. EDITH CONLEY, b. 1929, Carter County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edith Conley was born in Carter County to Mary Barnhill.






    HARRISON BERNARD CONLEY, son of HENRY JEFFERSON CONLEY and MAHALA JANE DAVIS, was born February 3, 1855 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 18, 1928 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Coalton Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married ARINDA JACOBS, daughter of WILLIAM JACOBS and RACHEL WILLIAMS, about 1883. She was born in May 12, 1855 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and died December 11, 1955 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Arinda Jacobs Conley is listed as being a widow in the 1920 census, but Harry Conley didn't die until 1928, as his death certificate proves.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Harrison B. Conley was born February 5, 1855 in Johnson County, Kentucky, to Henry J. Conley and Mahala Davis.

    According to his death certificate, Harry B. Conley died September 18, 1928 in Catlettsburg from carcinoma of the cervical glands. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as February 3, 1955, his marital status as married, his wife as Irenda Conley, his occupation as miner, his parents as Henry Conley (b. Kentucky) and Mahala Davis (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mrs. Sam Perkins of Ashland, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Arinda Conley died December 11, 1955 in Boyd County at the age of 100.

    On pages 83 & 84 of the 1860 census for Carter County, Kentucky (dated July 14, 1860), William Jacobs is listed as the head of the household for house #618, he's a teamster, born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Rachel (cook, born in Kentucky, age 36), Leonard (ore digger, born in Kentucky, age 17), Cordenia (female, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jackson (born in Kentucky, age 11), Drinda (born in Kentucky, age 9), Joel (born in Kentucky, age 7), Arrinda (born in Kentucky, age 5), Isaac Terry (gin hand, born in Kentucky, age 19), David Bowlen (collier, born in Virginia, age 25), and Jefferson Mifner (collier, born in Pennsylvania, age 21).

    On pages 9 & 10 of the 1880 census for District 18 (Precinct 8) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated August 24, 1870), William Jacobs is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a teamster, born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Kentucky, age 47), Jackson (miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), Drinda (born in Kentucky, age 19), Joel (crippled, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Arminda (born in Kentucky, age 14).

    On pages 14 & 15 of the 1880 census for District 42 (Hunnewill) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), William Jacobs is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's an ore miner, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 58), Drinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 26), Joel (son, ore miner, born in Kentucky, age 25), Arinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 23), Isadora Norris (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Jackson H. Norris (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Freddie Jacobs (grandson, illegitimate, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 142 (Black Oak) in Whitley County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Harry B. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a coal miner, born in February of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Arrinda (wife, seamstress, born in May of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 45), Mary (daughter, born in October of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Loisa (daughter, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Freddie (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), and William D. (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

    On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 255 (Black Oak) in Whitley County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), H.B. Conlee is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 29 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Arinda [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 55), Mary (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 27), Louisa (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 24), Frederick (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), and William D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Jasonville) in Greene County, Indiana (dated January 2, 1920), Arinda is found widowed and living with her son Fred. Aura Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #32, she's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 64 years old. Also listed is Fred (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 29). They are living close to son William.

    On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 45-49 (Gary) in Lake County, Indiana (dated April 11-12, 1930), Arinda is found living with her daughter Mary. Ewell Rosser is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a cutter in a tube mill, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at age 25, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, keeping boarders in a boarding house, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 46), Arinda Conley (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74), Fred (brother, laborer in a tin mill, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, age 40), Lola (brother's wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), William Stokes (boarder, baker, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 19), and Julius Muchs (boarder, clerk, divorced, born in Poland, parents born in Poland, age 45).

      The children of HARRY CONLEY and ARINDA JACOBS are:

      1. MARY CONLEY, b. October 1883, Kentucky, m. EWELL ROSSER.
      2. LOUISE CONLEY, b. March 16, 1886, Carter County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1952, Kings Daughters Hospital, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. SAMUEL PERKINS.
      3. FREDERICK CONLEY, b. April 1890, Kentucky, m. LOLA (unknown last name).
      4. WILLIAM D. CONLEY, b. September 21, 1893, Kentucky, d. October 1893, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, m. ALICE (unknown last name).

      (This information comes from Heather Conley Lee and other sources)






    WILLIAM D. CONLEY, son of HARRISON BERNARD CONLEY and ARINDA JACOBS, was born September 21, 1893 in Kentucky, and died in October of 1893 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. He married ALICE (unknown last name). She was born about 1900 in England.

    Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Conley was born September 21, 1893, and died in October of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.

    On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Jasonville) in Greene County, Indiana (dated January 2, 1920), William Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in England, parents born in England, age 20), and James (son, born in Indiana, age 1 year 4 months).

      The child of WILLIAM CONLEY and ALICE (unknown last name) is:

      1. JAMES CONLEY, b. 1918, Indiana.






    SIRENA "IRENE" CONLEY, daughter of HENRY JEFFERSON CONLEY and MAHALA JANE DAVIS, was born May 20, 1857 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 2, 1939 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM FAIN, son of ARTHUR CHARLES FAIN and MARY JANE BARBER, about 1877. He was born in April of 1851 in Carter County, Kentucky.

    Notes: William Fain's sister, Mary Frances Fain, married Sirena "Irene" Conley's brother, Benjamin Franklin Conley.

    William Fain's middle name has been reported to be Milton.

    William Fain has been reported to have died on March 7, 1903 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Serena Conley was born May 20, 1857 in Floyd County to Henry J. Conley and Mahala Davis, who were living in Johnson County at the time.

    According to her death certificate, Irene Fain died January 2, 1939 in Kings Daughters Hospital from a fractured left hip and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birthdate as May 26, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her husband as William Fain, her parents as Henry Fain [mistake] (b. Kentucky) and Mahala Davis (b. unknown), and the informant as Mrs. A.J. Lyons of Ashland, Kentucky.

    On page 48 of the 1850 census for District 1 in Carter County, Kentucky (dated August 28, 1850), Arthur C. Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #316, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Jane (born in Virginia, age 10), Richard (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Reuben (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 71 of the 1860 census for Greenup County, Kentucky (dated July 13, 1860), Arthur Fynn is listed as the head of the household for house #516, he's a day laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Jane (born in Kentucky, age 29), Richard (born in Kentucky, age 12), Reuben (born in Kentucky, age 10), William (born in Kentucky, age 9), Pleasent (born in Kentucky, age 7), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 5), Julia (born in Kentucky, age 4), Celia (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Jeremiah (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 9 of the 1870 census for Precinct 5 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated July 14, 1870), Arthur C. Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's an iron ore miner, born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Richard (teamster, born in Kentucky, age 22), Reuben (iron ore miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), William (iron ore miner, born in Kentucky, age 19), Pleasant (iron ore miner, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary F. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Julia (born in Kentucky, age 13), Celia (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Jeremiah (born in Kentucky, age 9).

    On page 18 of the 1880 census for District 18 (Precinct 8) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), William Fain is listed as the head of the household (the houses aren't numbered), he's an ore digger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Irena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Hila (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 38 of the 1900 census for District 11 (Cannonsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), William Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #302, he's a coal miner, born in April of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sirena (wife, born in May of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 42), Charles (son, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Jerry A. (son, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Bessie (daughter, born in September of 1887, age 12), Bertha (daughter, born in May of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), and Mildrid (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

    On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 17 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Sirena Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #19, she's born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Fishere Cerdye [hard to read] (boarder, works in a saw mill, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 24), W.C. Castle (boarder, house carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, age 46), and H.W. Martin (boarder, saw mill laborer, born in Minnesota, parents born in Illinois, age 19).

    On page 38 of the 1920 census for District 23 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated February 7, 1920), Irene is found living in the home of her daughter. Harry R. McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #456, he's a railroad conductor, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in the United States, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Hylah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Eloise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Irene Fain (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 62).

    On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 10-28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Irene is found living in the home of another daughter. Azzel J. Lyon is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a foreman in a coke plant, born in Kentucky, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 38, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Bess F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Donald R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Irene Fain (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72).

      The children of IRENE CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN are:

      1. HYLAH FAIN, b. September 14, 1878, Star Furnace, Carter County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1939, Kings Daughters Hospital, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. HARRY RICE MCNEAL.
      2. CHARLES ROBERT FAIN, b. August 1880, Kentucky, m. ELLA B. (unknown last name).
      3. HENRY JEFFERSON FAIN, b. September 26, 1882, Star Furnace, Carter County, Kentucky, d. March 1868, Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, m. ELLA BLAINE BURTON.
      4. JEREMIAH AMBROSE FAIN, b. March 2, 1884, Star Furnace, Carter County, Kentucky, d. January 9, 1960, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, m. LULA MORRELL.
      5. BESSIE F. FAIN, b. September 1887, Kentucky, m. AZZEL JOE LYONS.
      6. BERTHA MAY FAIN, b. May 1893, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1961, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JOHN W. DOBBINS.
      7. MILDRED FAIN, b. December 1895, Kentucky.

      (This information comes from Heather Conley Lee and other sources)






    HYLAH FAIN, daughter of SIRENA "IRENE" CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN, was born September 14, 1878 in Star Furnace, Carter County, Kentucky, died October 6, 1939 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married HARRY RICE MCNEAL, son of JOHN MCNEAL and ANGELINE (unknown last name), in 1899. He was born July 14, 1874 in Coalton, Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Harry Rice McNeal was the brother of Troy L. McNeal.

    On the 1900 census the name James was added before son Grant's name sometime after the last name was added. This probably means that Grant's middle name was James, since they had another child that they named James in 1908.

    When Harry Rice McNeal's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a railroad conductor for Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Ashland, Boyd County, that his closest relative was Mrs. H.R. McNeal of Ashland, and that he was born July 14, 1874. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

    According to her death certificate, Mrs. Hylah Fain McNeal died October 6, 1939 in Kings Daughters Hospital from heart problems due to arterioschlerosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Carter County, her birthdate as September 14, 1878, her marital status as married, her husband as Harry R. McNeal, her parents as Wm. Fain (b. Carter County) and Irene Conley (b. Carter County), and the informant as H.R. McNeal of Catlettsburg.

    On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 12 (Geigerville) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), John McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a teamster, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Angiline (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 39), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Norris [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Troy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 11 (Cannonsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Hary McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #299, he's a coal miner, born in July of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Hallie (wife, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 21), and Grant (son, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0).

    On page 35 of the 1910 census for District 26 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Harry McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #346, he's a brakeman on the railroad, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, he's on his first marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Hylah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 31), Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Eloise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 38 of the 1920 census for District 23 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated February 7, 1920), Harry R. McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #456, he's a railroad conductor, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in the United States, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Hylah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Eloise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Irene Fain (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 62).

    On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 10-17 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Harry P. McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a conductor for a steam railroad, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Hylah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 51), Eloise Stapleton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 24), James McNeal (son, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 22), Elsie McNeal (daughter-in-law, born in Switzerland, parents born in Switzerland, first married at 23, age 24), Robert E. McNeal (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James R. McNeal (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Harry P. McNeal (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months).

      The children of HYLAH FAIN and HARRY MCNEAL are:

      1. GRANT MCNEAL, b. May 17, 1900, Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. January 16, 1919, Jefferson County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Grant McNeal died from rhthisis pulmonalis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Rush, Kentucky, his birthdate as May 17, 1900, his marital status as single, his occupation as grocery clerk, his parents as H.R. McNeal (b. Coalton, Kentucky) and Hylah Fain (b. Star Furnace, Kentucky), and the informant as H.R. McNeal of Ashland, Kentucky.
      2. ELOISE MCNEAL, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) STAPLETON.
      3. JAMES MCNEAL, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. ELSIE (unknown first name).






    ELOISE MCNEAL, daughter of HYLAH FAIN and HARRY RICE MCNEAL, was born about 1906 in Kentucky. She married (unknown first name) STAPLETON.

    Notes: On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 10-17 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Harry P. McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a conductor for a steam railroad, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Hylah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 51), Eloise Stapleton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 24), James McNeal (son, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 22), Elsie McNeal (daughter-in-law, born in Switzerland, parents born in Switzerland, first married at 23, age 24), Robert E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Harry P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). Robert, James and Harry all look as if McNeal was their last names but they are the children of Eloise, as is shown in Kentucky birth records.

      The children of ELOISE MCNEAL and (unknown first name) STAPLETON are:

      1. ROBERT E. STAPLETON, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert E. Stapleton was born in Johnson County to Eloise McNeal.
      2. JAMES R. STAPLETON, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Stapleton was born in Johnson County to Eloise McNeal.
      3. HARRY P. STAPLETON, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harry P. Stapleton was born in Johnson County to Eloise McNeal.






    BESSIE F. FAIN, daughter of SIRENA "IRENE" CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN, was born in September of 1887 in Kentucky. She married AZZEL JOE LYONS about 1906. He was born March 28, 1878 in Kentucky.

    Notes: When Azzel Joe Lyons' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a foreman at the Ky Salvey Coke Co. [hard to read] in Ashland, Boyd County, that his closest relative was Bessie Lyons of Ashland, and that he was born March 28, 1878. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

    On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 9 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), there is an Azzell Lyons found living as a boarder in the home of a Hutchinson family - in house #64. Azzell is a teamster, born in January of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also living in this house is Frank Lyons, who's a teamster, born in March of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 19 years old.

    On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 26 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (undated), Azzel J. Lyons is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a laborer in a steel plant, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Bessie F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Bertha May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Donald R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months), and Bertha Fain (sister-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), Asel J. Lyons is listed as the head of the household for house #227, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 41), Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Birtha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 10-28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Azzel J. Lyon is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a foreman in a coke plant, born in Kentucky, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 38, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Bess F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 41), Donald R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Irene Fain (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72).

      The children of BESSIE FAIN and AZZEL LYONS are:

      1. BERTHA MAY LYONS, b. September 6, 1906, Kentucky, d. January 25, 1991, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, m. HARLAN JARVIS.
      2. DONALD R. LYONS, b. 1910, Kentucky.
      3. JAMES E. LYONS, b. December 17, 1912, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Lyons was born December 17, 1912 in Boyd County to Bessy Fane.






    ISAAC REDMOND CONLEY, son of HENRY JEFFERSON CONLEY and MAHALA JANE DAVIS, was born July 9, 1859 in Sinking Creek, Carter County, Kentucky, died March 13, 1937 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA A. SEXTON, daughter of ENOCH SEXTON and SARAH J. MITCHELL, about 1883. She was born May 31, 1858 in Carter County, Kentucky, died August 15, 1935 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Isaac R. Conley was born July 9, 1959 in Sinkin Creek, Carter County, Kentucky, to Henry J. Conley and Mahala Davis.

    According to his death certificate, Isaac Redman Conley died March 13, 1937 in Ashland from apoplexy, arterioschlerosis, and chronic myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Star Furnace, Boyd County, his birthdate as July 9, 1859, his marital status as widower, his wife as Mrs. Martha Sexton Conley, his occupation as retired from the Warfield Gas Co., his parents as Henry Conley (b. Scotland) and [no first name] Davis (b. Virginia), and the informant as Miss Bertha Conley (daughter).

    According to her death certificate, Mrs. Martha Sexton Conley died August 15, 1935 in Ashland from chronic myocarditis and sclerosis of coronary arteries. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Carter County, her birthdate as May 31, 1858, her marital status as married, her husband as J.R. Conley, her parents as Enoch Sexton and Sarah Mitchell, and the informant as Mrss Bertha Conley (daughter).

    On page 99 of the 1860 census for Carter County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), Enoch Sexton is listed as the head of the household for house #723, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (born in Kentucky, age 20), Martha A. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and William R. (born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

    On page 39 of the 1870 census for Decatur Township in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated June 21, 1870), Enoch Sexton is listed as the head of the household for house #310, he does some kind of work with charcoal, born in Virginia, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 32), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 12), William (born in Kentucky, age 8), Mira (born in Kentucky, age 7), John (born in Kentucky, age 5), and James (born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 17 (Precinct 7) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 8 & 9, 1880), Enoch Sexton is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Linnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Minnie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and S. Elnora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 32 (Willard) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Isaac R. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in May of 1856 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 17 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in May of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 42), Bertha (daughter, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Myrtle (daughter, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Sarah (daughter, born in May of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Mahala (daughter, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), and Annie (daughter, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9).

    On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Isaac R. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #264, he's a fireman in a rolling mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, he's on his 1st marriage, married for 28 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Martha A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born unknown, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 51), Mahaly J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Annie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19).

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), Isaac R. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Martha A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 63), Bertha (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 36), and Sarah Sexton (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 80).

    On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 10-28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Isaac R. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #218, he's a laborer for the gas company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Martha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at 24, age 71), and Bertha M. (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 46).

      The children of ISAAC CONLEY and MARTHA SEXTON are:

      1. BERTHA M. CONLEY, b. April 27, 1883, Carter County, Kentucky, d. May 5, 1953, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      2. MYRTLE CONLEY, b. May 1885, Kentucky.
      3. SARAH ELIZABETH CONLEY, b. May 1887, Willard, Carter County, Kentucky, d. February 9, 1922, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, m. JAMES BILL SPARKS.
      4. MAHALA JANE CONLEY, b. February 16, 1889, Willard, Carter County, Kentucky, d. August 24, 1946, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ANDREW MCDONALD RUDD.
      5. ANNIE L. CONLEY, b. January 1891, Kentucky.

      (This information comes from Heather Conley Lee and other sources)






    FRANK M. DAVIS, son of ALONZO DAVIS and ROSELLA WEBB, was born September 28, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 2, 1980 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married EMMA CLARK, daughter of CHARLES C. CLARK and VERNA AKERS, about 1923. She was born February 8, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 29, 1980 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to his obituary, Frank Davis (age 76), son of Lon and Rosella Webb Davis and a retired coal miner, was born September 28, 1904 in Johnson County, died December 2, 1980 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Davis Cemetery near Paintsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Clark Davis, on July 29, 1980. He was survived by 1 son, William Arthur Davis (of Flatwoods); 2 daughters, Margaret Arrowood (Meally) and Bertha Franklin (Thealka); 1 brother, Lon C. Davis (West Van Lear); 3 sisters, Elizabeth Webb (Van Lear), Laura Mollett (Van Lear), and Ella Cranford (North Carolina); 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Frank Davis was born September 28, 1904, and died in December of 1980. His last benefit was paid in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ulysses, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Davis died December 2, 1980 in Greenup County at the age of 76. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

    According to her obituary, Emma Clark Davis (age 72), daughter of Charlie and Vernie Akers Clark and a resident of Ulysses, was born February 8, 1908 in Johnson County, died July 29, 1980 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Davis Cemetery at Davis Branch. She was survived by her husband, Frank Davis; 1 son, William Arthur Davis (of Flatwoods); 2 daughters, Margaret Arrowood (Meally) and Bertha Franklin (Thealka); 2 sisters, Bertha P. Castle (Denver, Colorado) and Virginia Ruth Colvin (Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland); 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emma Davis was born February 8, 1908, and died in July of 1980. Her last place of residence was in Ulysses, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emma Davis died July 29, 1980 in Greenup County at the age of 72. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

    On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Paintsville Ward 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), C.C. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a house plasterer, born in English Canada, parents born in English Canada, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Vernie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Bertha P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 40 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27, 1920), Tom Colvin is listed as the head of the household for house #399, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Vernie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Virgie Paget Colvin (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and James A. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5). According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James A. Calvin was born February 9, 1915 in Johnson County to Verna Akers.

    On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (April 3, 1930), Frank Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Canada, mother born in England, first married at 15, age 22), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

      The children of FRANK DAVIS and EMMA CLARK are:

      1. CHARLES F. DAVIS, b. July 27, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles F. Davis was born July 27, 1924 in Johnson County to Emma Clark.
      2. MARY MARGARET DAVIS, b. November 13, 1925, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 2007, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HANSEL ARROWOOD.
      3. BERTHA DAVIS, b. January 12, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 31, 2008, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EVERETT FRANKLIN.
      4. PAUL DAVIS, b. August 22, 1928, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 17, 1928, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Paul Davis' cause of death was "Not known. Found dead in bed about 8 a.m. No illness had been observed." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Van Lear, Kentucky, his parents as F.M. Davis (b. Johnson County) and Emma S. Clark (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Verna Colvin of Van Lear.
      5. WILLIAM ARTHUR DAVIS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William A. Davis was born in Johnson County to Emma Clarke.






    ELIZABETH DAVIS, daughter of ALONZO DAVIS and ROSELLA WEBB, was born February 5, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died September 1, 1988 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married CALVIN WEBB, son of JOHN MONROE WEBB and MARTHA GOBBLE, about 1928. He was born March 4, 1907 in Kentucky, and died May 7, 1973 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elizabeth Davis was born February 5, 1911 in Johnson County to Rosetta Webb.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elizabeth Webb was born February 5, 1911, and died September 1, 1988. Her last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elizabeth Webb died September 1, 1988 in Floyd County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Calvin Webb was born March 4, 1907, and died in May of 1973. His last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Calvin Webb died May 7, 1973 in Johnson County at the age of 66.

    On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Roe Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 32), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elcanie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Flora B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Calvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Okal (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

    On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 36 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Roe Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Angie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Laura Bell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Calvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ocal (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Otis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Calvin Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #198, he's a motor brakeman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), Bettie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Will Gibson (brother-in-law, electric machinist, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 45).

      The children of ELIZABETH DAVIS and CALVIN WEBB are:

      1. BETTIE E. WEBB, b. Johnson County, Kentucky
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bettie E. Webb was born in Johnson County to Elizabeth Davis.
      2. FRANCIS D. WEBB, b. Johnson County, Kentucky
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis D. Webb was born in Johnson County to Elizabeth Davis.






    ELIZABETH SALYER, daughter of WILLIAM E. "BUD" SALYER and CATHERINE BURKHART, was born in October of 1871 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 7, 1941, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married LEWIS G. BLAIR, son of BRITTON J. BLAIR and MARY M. WATKINS, about 1890. He was born January 8, 1872 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 11, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Information on Elizabeth Salyer can be found on page 195 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Salyer Blair died February 7, 1941 in Oil Springs from T.B. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 69 (no birthdate), her marital status as married, her husband as Louis Blair, her parents as Bud Salyers (b. Harlan County) and Katie Burkhart (b. Harlan County), the informant as Homer Blair of Oil Springs, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as Oil Springs.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elizabeth Blair died February 7, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 68.

    According to his death certificate, Lewis Blair died July 11, 1953 in Oil Springs from an aortic leak or regurgitation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as January 8, 1872, his marital status as married, his parents as Britton Blair and Mary Watkins, the informant as Homer Blair, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as the family cemetery in Oil Springs.

    According to his obituary, Lewis Blair (age 81), son of Britton and Mary Watkins Blair, was a retired blacksmith and farmer. He was born January 8, 1872 in Johnson County, died July 11, 1953 at home in Oil Springs following an illness of 2 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by 3 sons, Taylor Blair (of Van Lear), Homer Blair (Oil Springs), and Ross Blair (Oil Springs); 3 daughters, Mrs. Lula Saylor (Ohio Springs), Mrs. Dona Crace (Ohio Springs), and Mrs. Mary Scott (Riceville); 3 brothers, Harlan Blair (Van Lear), Oscar Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), and Ross Blair (West Virginia); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Minerva Salyer (Oil Springs) and Mrs. Docie "Baily" (Indiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lewis Blair died July 11, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 81.

    On page 54 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Lewis G. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #467, he's a farmer, born in January of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Elisabeth (wife, born in October of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 29), Louisa (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Nola (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Martin L. (son, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Donnie (daughter, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and William (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living next to Lewis' parents.

    On pages 6 & 7 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1910), Lewis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lizie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 37), Lulie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Nolia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Donia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Talor (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ross (son, born in Kentucky, age 4). They are still living next to Lewis' parents.

    On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Lewis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a blacksmith in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Luther C. (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 24), William T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Manford R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Lewis G. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 57), Luther (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 35), and Ross (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24).

      The children of ELIZABETH SALYER and LEWIS BLAIR are:

      1. LOUISA "LULA" BLAIR, b. May 1892, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1971, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GARFIELD SAYLOR.
      2. NOLA BLAIR, b. July 7, 1893, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1921, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES CAUDILL.
      3. MARTIN LUTHER CORBIT BLAIR, b. October 2, 1895, Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: When Luther Corbit Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was single and not working because of rheumatism, and that he was born October 2, 1895 in Ballot, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes, dark-colored hair, and was "wholly disabled by rheumatism." Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."
      4. DONA BLAIR, b. September 6, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 27, 1975, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARCHIE CRACE.
      5. WILLIAM TAYLOR BLAIR, b. September 17, 1899, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1960, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINERVA LEWIS.
      6. MARY BLAIR, b. October 30, 1901, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 23, 1969, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HEBERN SCOTT.
      7. HOMER BLAIR, b. March 21, 1904, Kentucky, d. February 22, 1975, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PEARLIE CRACE.
      8. MANFORD ROSS BLAIR, b. February 14, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1977, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAVENA ARLENE CONLEY.






    NANCY ALLEN, daughter of WILLIAM ALLEN and CATHERINE "CATY" GEARHEART, was born in May of 1831 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and died before 1910. She married (1) JOHN HOWARD, son of WILLIAM HOWARD and MARY "POLLY" SALYER. He was born about 1828 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died July 12, 1853 in Quicksand, Breathitt County, Kentucky. She married (2) SHADRACK OLIVER, son of JOSHUA OLIVER and RACHEL DUFF, after 1860. He was born about 1828 in Perry County, Kentucky, and died before 1900.

    Notes: According to Kentucky death records, John Howard died July 12, 1853 at the age of 33 in Quicksand, Breathitt County, from cholic. He was born in "Floyd Licking" and he was married at the time of his death.

    According to Kentucky birth records, there was a Garrett Howard that was born April 23, 1859 in Breathitt County. His mother's name is listed as Nancy Allen and his father's as "Illegitimate." In 1860 there is a Jackson Howard, who is 1 year old, in this household. In 1870 that child is listed as Gerard.

    On pages 20 & 21 of the 1850 census for District 2 in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated August 20, 1850), Wm. Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Virginia, age 50), John (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Riley (born in Kentucky, age 20), and Andrew (born in Kentucky, age 18). Nancy Allen is with her parents in house #131.

    On page 26 of the 1850 census for District 1 in Perry County, Kentucky (dated September 7, 1850), Joshua Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Maryland, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Kentucky, age 53), Rittie (born in Indiana, age 27), Shadrick (born in Kentucky, age 22), Matilda (born in Kentucky, age 20), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 18), Rachael (born in Kentucky, age 12), and John (born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 1 of the 1860 census for District 1 in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1860), Nancy Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #681, she's a farmer, born in Perry County, and she's 27 years old. Also listed are Amanda Howard (born in Breathitt County, age 10), Idrus Howard (born in Breathitt County, age 7), Jas. [James] Howard (born in Breathitt County, age 4), Jackson Howard (born in Breathitt County, age 1), and Shade Oliver (farmer, born in Perry County, age 32). They are living next to Nancy's brother, Ira.

    On page 10 of the 1870 census for Precinct 4 in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated August 4, 1870), Shade Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Indiana, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Nancy Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 39), James Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 12), Gerard Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 12), Ritty Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 9), Elizabeth Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 7), John Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 6), Daniel Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Henry Oliver (born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 15 (Bakerfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 19 & 21, 1880), Shadrick Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #282, he's a farmer, born in Indiana, father born in Maryland, mother born in Virginia, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 50), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Daniel (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 7 (Springfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 1990), Nancy Oliver is found widowed and living in the home of her son. John Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a farmer, born in April of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in September of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 23), Dosia (daughter, born in February of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Joshua (son, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Nancy Oliver (mother, widowed, born in May of 1834 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 66), George Oliver (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Bill Oliver (son, born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Buck Oliver (son, born in January of 193 [1893] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7). Son, John, is found on page 2 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky, but his mother isn't with him.

      The children of NANCY ALLEN and JOHN HOWARD are:

      1. AMANDA HOWARD, b. 1850, Kentucky.
      2. IDRUS HOWARD, b. 1853, Kentucky.
      3. JAMES HOWARD, b. 1856, Kentucky.

      The children of NANCY ALLEN and SHADRACK OLIVER are:

      1. GARRETT JACKSON HOWARD OLIVER, b. April 23, 1859, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      2. RITTY JACKSON, b. 1861, Kentucky.
      3. ELIZABETH OLIVER, b. 1863, Kentucky.
      4. JOHN OLIVER, b. 1864, Kentucky.
      5. DANIEL OLIVER, b. February 5, 1866, Breathitt County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1930, Pennsylvania, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Old Field Cemetery, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. ARTIE ROWE.
      6. HENRY OLIVER, b. 1868, Kentucky.
      7. WILLIAM OLIVER, b. 1872, Kentucky.
      8. IRA OLIVER, b. 1873, Kentucky.






    BERTHA MAY FAIN, daughter of SIRENA "IRENE" CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN, was born in May of 1893 in Kentucky, and died July 26, 1961 in Boyd County, Kentucky. She married JOHN W. DOBBINS, son of MILES JAMES DOBBINS and SARAH ETTA PORTER, about 1913. He was born March 14, 1891 in Kentucky, and died November 19, 1968 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bertha F. Dobbins died July 26, 1961 in Boyd County at the age of 68.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Dobbins was born March 14, 1891, and died in November of 1968. His last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John W. Dobbins died November 19, 1968 in Boyd County at the age of 77.

    On page 38 of the 1900 census for District 32 (Willard) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Miles Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #307, he's a farmer, born in March of 1843 in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, married for 17 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in June of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 38), Mary B. (daughter, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Jno W. (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Geo. E. (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Belva E. (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Norman (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 45 (Maddox) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Miles J. Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 8 are still living, age 49), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Belvie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Norman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), James Barker ("neffew," farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Hattie Barker ("neffew," female, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

    On page 51 of the 1920 census for District 27 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), John Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #401, he's a laborer in a tannery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Bertha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), and James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). John's widowed mother is in house #403.

    On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), John W. Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #312, he's a grader in a tannery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 34), and James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to John's brother, George.

      The child of BERTHA FAIN and JOHN DOBBINS is:

      1. JAMES E. DOBBINS, b. August 15, 1914, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Dobbins was born August 15, 1914 in Boyd County to Bertha Fain.






    BERTHA MAY LYONS, daughter of BESSIE F. FAIN and AZZEL JOE LYONS, was born September 6, 1906 in Kentucky, and died January 25, 1991 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona. She married HARLAN JARVIS, son of ARTHUR JARVIS and ELLA MACOBEE , about 1929. He was born November 13, 1907 in Kentucky, and died in November of 1983 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes: Ella Macobee's last name comes from her death certificate (1881-1950). She was the daughter of Jack Macobee and Angeline Nickell.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bertha M. Jarvis was born September 6, 1906, and died January 25, 1991. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harlan Jarvis was born November 13, 1907, and died in November of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    On page 46 of the 1910 census for District 40 (Olive Hill) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Arthur Jarvis is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 30), Ruby M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Harold W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 58 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Arthur Jarvis is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a county clerk, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, deputy clerk, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mark (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Harland (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 10-28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Harlan W. Jarvis is listed as the head of the household for family #69 in house #66, he's a clerk in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Bertha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18).

      The child of BERTHA LYONS and HARLAN JARVIS is:

      1. JEANENNE JARVIS, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jeanenne Jarvis was born in Boyd County to Bertha Lyons.






    BERTHA M. CONLEY, daughter of ISAAC REDMOND CONLEY and MARTHA A. SEXTON, was born April 27, 1883, Carter County, Kentucky, died May 5, 1953, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Bertha Conley was a dress maker and never married.

    According to her death certificate, Bertha M. Conley died May 5, 1953 in Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland from a coronary occlusion and congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Carter County, her birthdate as April 27, 1883, her marital status as single, her parents as I.R. Conley and Martha Sexton, and the informant as Mrs. Martha Davis (niece).

    On page 38 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Bertha Conley is found in the home of a James Alexander family. James W. Alexander is listed as the head of the household for house #353, he's a chief engineer in a steel plant, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Susie W. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 38), Ruth V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Margaret E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Bertha Conley (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26). They are living next to Bertha's uncle and aunt, John and Henrietta Conley Norris.

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), Isaac R. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Martha A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 63), Bertha (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 36), and Sarah Sexton (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 80).

    On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 10-28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Isaac R. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #218, he's a laborer for the gas company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Martha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at 24, age 71), and Bertha M. (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 46).






    MAHALA JANE CONLEY, daughter of ISAAC REDMOND CONLEY and MARTHA A. SEXTON, was born February 16, 1889 in Willard, Carter County, Kentucky, died August 24, 1946 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married ANDREW MCDONALD RUDD, son of ROYAL S. RUDD and REBECCA JANE (unknown last name), about 1911. He was born November 27, 1880 in West Virginia, and died February 21, 1938 in Morgan County, Ohio.

    Notes: Andrew Rudd's mother's maiden name has been reported as Rebecca Jane Riffe. It's listed as Jane on page 23 of the 1900 census for District 132 (Talcott) in Summers County, West Virginia. Andrew's father's full name has been reported as Royal Sidney Rudd.

    When Andrew McDonald Rudd's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a railroad conductor for the C & O Railroad Company in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Mahala J. Rudd of Unity, Boyd County, and that he was born November 27, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

    According to her death certificate, Mahala Jane Conley Rudd died August 24, 1946 in Ashland from cancer, although the exact kind is hard to read. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Willard, Kentucky, her birthdate as February 16, 1889, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Andrew M. Rudd, her parents as J.R. Conley (birthplace blank) and Jane Sexton (b. Carter County), and the informant as Marco M. Rudd of Ashland.

    According to Ohio death records, Andrew M. Rudd died February 21, 1938 in Morgan County.

    On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 128 (Forest Hill) in Summers County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1910), Royal S. Rudd is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born unknown, 1st marriage, married for 33 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Rebecca J. (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 48), and Andrew M. (son, single, brakeman for the railroad, born in West Virginia, age 28).

    On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 30 & May 2, 1910), Andrew Rudd is also found living in the home of a Rigwish family. This census is taken 2 weeks after the one that found Andrew living with his parents. George Rigwish is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a butcher, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany, married for 4 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and A.M. Rudd (roomer, single, brakeman for a steam car on the railroad, born in West Virginia, parents born unknown, age 27).

    On page 34 of the 1920 census for District 108 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), A.M. Rudd is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a railroad conductor, born in West Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Marco (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ned R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Wilda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 45-14 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Andrew Rudd is listed as the head of the household for house #456, he's a conductor on the steam rail, born in West Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, first married at age 30, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 40), Marco (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Nedd (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Wilda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

      The children of MAHALA CONLEY and ANDREW RUDD are:

      1. MARCO M. RUDD, b. January 31, 1912, Greenup County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marchi M. Rudd was born January 31, 1912 in Greenup County to Mahala Conley.
      2. NED R. RUDD, b. July 1, 1914, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ned R. Rudd was born July 1, 1914 in Boyd County to Mahala Conley.
      3. WILDA RUDD, b. 1917, Greenup County, Kentucky.






    NOLA BLAIR, daughter of ELIZABETH SALYER and LEWIS G. BLAIR, was born July 7, 1893 in Kentucky, died June 28, 1921 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES CAUDILL, son of LOUISA E. RICE and ABLE C. CAUDILL, December 30, 1914. He was born March 30, 1890 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 11, 1991 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. James Caudill married (2) LULA E. WILLIAMS about 1923. She was born March 7, 1892 in Kentucky, and died October 19, 1983 in Stanton, Powell County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 187 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    Lula Williams was married to a man by the name of Hammons before she married James Caudill.

    When James Caudill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Oil Springs, Johnson County, that he had a wife and 2 children, that he had rheumatism, and that he was born March 30, 1889 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

    According to her death certificate, Nola Blare Caudill died June 28, 1921 in Paintsville from "Hemorrhage - placenta previa." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as July 7, 1893, her marital status as single, her parents as Lewis Blare (b. Kentucky) and Lizzie Blare (b. Kentucky), the informant as James Caudill of Oil Springs, and the burial place as Oil Springs.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Caudill was born March 30, 1890, and died in July of 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James Caudill died July 11, 1991 in Montgomery County at the age of 101. He was living in Powell County at the time of his death.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lula Caudill was born March 7, 1892, and died in October of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Stanton, Powell County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lula E. Caudill died October 19, 1983 in Powell County at the age of 91.

    On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17 & 19, 1920), James Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 13-13 (Elliotsville) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), James Caudell is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 40), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Bessie Hammons (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12). According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bessie M. Hammon was born September 12, 1917 in Breathitt County to Lula Williams.

      The children of NOLA BLAIR and JAMES CAUDILL are:

      1. THOMAS CAUDILL, b. December 9, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas Caudill was born December 9, 1912 in Johnson County to Icola Blair.
        Thomas Caudill is found living with his grandparents in 1930.
      2. ROBERT CAUDILL, b. October 7, 1915, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert Caudill was born October 7, 1915 in Johnson County to Viola Blair.
      3. FRANK CAUDILL, b. August 24, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas Caudill was born August 24, 1917 in Johnson County to Nola Blair.
      4. VIOLA CAUDILL, b. March 20, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas Caudill was born March 20, 1919 in Johnson County to Nola Caudill.
        Viola Caudill is found living with her aunt and uncle in 1930.

      The child of JAMES CAUDILL and LULA WILLIAMS is:

      1. ARNOLD CAUDILL, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arnold Caudill was born in Johnson County to Lula Williams.






    DANIEL OLIVER, son of NANCY ALLEN and SHADRACK OLIVER, was born February 5, 1866 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, died May 24, 1930 in Pennsylvania, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Old Field Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. He married ARTIE ROWE, daughter of WILLIAM ROWE and POLLY (unknown last name), about 1887. She was born in April of 1868 in Kentucky, died November 9, 1953 in Argellite, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Old Field Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Artie Rowe's mother's name was reportedly Mary "Polly" Watkins.

    According to his death certificate, Dan Oliver died May 24, 1930 in Pennsylvania, Greenup County, from a carbunkle and heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Breathitt County, his birthdate as February 5, 1866, his wife as Artie Rowe, his parents as Shady Oliver (b. Breathitt County) and Nancy Allen (b. Breathitt County), the informant as Jas. [James] Oliver (son) of Palmyria, Kentucky, and the burial place as Old Field Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

    According to her death certificate, Artie Oliver Rowe died November 9, 1953 in Argellite with no doctor, but from her history it was assumed that she died from arthritis and organic heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as 1868, her age as 85, her marital status as widowed, her father as William Rowe, her mother's maiden name as unknown, and the informant as James Oliver.

    On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 4 in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated August 1, 1870), William Row [Rowe] is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Kentucky, age 38), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 14), George (born in Kentucky, age 12), Lucindy [Lucinda] (born in Kentucky, age 8), Violet (born in Kentucky, age 6), Susan (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Arty (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 15 (Springfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1880), William Row is listed as the head of the household for house #269, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Arty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Malinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Galen (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Queen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Archibald (son, born in November of 1879 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 7 (Springfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Arty Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #27, she's a farmer, born in April of 1869 in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, and she's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary Jane Oliver (daughter, born in January of 1887 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Polly Oliver (daughter, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Vina (daughter, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Linda (daughter, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Susan (daughter, born in September of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Rana (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Queen Row (sister, born in July of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 3 children and 1 is still living, age 22).

    On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 14 (Springfork) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Dan Oliver is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Artie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 39), Linda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Laney (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Dulcenia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Precinct 12) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Dan Oliver is listed as the head of the household, his occupation isn't readable, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Artie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Lanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dulsena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Grace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Dan Oliver [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Artie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 60), Jim (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 23), John Smith (son-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 45), Mary J. Smith (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 44), Wilson (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 12), George (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 7), John (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 5), Glenn (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), and Kelly (grandchild, male, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

      The children of DAN OLIVER and ARTIE ROWE are:

      1. MARY JANE OLIVER, b. January 1887, Kentucky, m. JOHN SMITH.
      2. VINA OLIVER, b. February 1892, Kentucky.
      3. LINDA OLIVER, b. September 1894, Kentucky.
      4. SUSAN OLIVER, b. September 1897, Kentucky.
      5. RANA OLIVER, b. March 1900, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
      6. LANEY OLIVER, b. 1902, Kentucky.
      7. JAMES OLIVER, b. 1906, Kentucky.
      8. DULCENA "DULCIE" OLIVER, b. March 12, 1908, Kentucky, d. May 18, 1994, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. WHEELER CONLEY.
      9. GRACE OLIVER, b. April 25, 1911, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Oliver was born April 25, 1911 in Breathitt County to Artie Row.







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