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HAZEL RICE, daughter of ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT "GRANT" RICE and LUSINA CAUDILL, was born March 27, 1903 in Kentucky, died June 17, 1975 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ESCHEL RICE, son of AMANDA EMILY PRATER and JAMES FLEMING RICE, about 1918. He was born January 29, 1890 in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 4, 1959 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 184 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Eschel Rice'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 and merchant in Ballot, Johnson County, that he was single, that he had a physical disability and rupture that should make him exempt from the draft, and that he was born January 29, 1890 in Ballot, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and shows that Hazel Rice lived from May 27, 1903 to June 17, 1975, and was buried in William Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that January 29, 1890 to April 4, 1959, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her obituary, Hazel Rice Rice (age 72), daughter of Dr. Grant and Sina Caudill Rice, was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born March 27, 1903, died June 17, 1975 in a local hospital, and was buried in Rice Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eschel Rice. She was survived by 2 sons, Willie Rice and J. D. Rice (both of Oil Springs), daughter Mary Grace Trimble (of Hager Hill), brothers Wayne and Carl Rice (both of Oil Springs), and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hazel Rice was born March 27, 1903, and died in June of 1975. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Eschel Rice (age 72), the only child of James F. and Emily Prater Rice, was a lifelong resident of Oil Springs, having been a teacher in the Johnson County school system for a number of years, and a merchant in Oil Springs for the 47 years prior to his death. He was born January 29, 1890 in Oil Springs, died April 4, 1959 at home in Oil Springs from a blod clot, and was buried in Rice Cemetery. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Hazel; and 3 children, Willie, Mary Grace, and James Douglas. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Eschell Rice is listed as the head of the household for family #19, he's a merchant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Hazel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 27), and Wm. J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months). He's living under the same roof as - and renting from - his parents.

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1900), James Franklin Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's the manager of a general store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 69), Eschal (son, married, clerk in a general store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4 years of college, age 50), Ethyl (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 37), William E. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Mary Grace (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of HAZEL RICE and ESCHEL RICE are:

    1. WILLIAM E. RICE, b. October 11, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 29, 2006, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OPAL CASTLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Rice was born October 11, 1926 in Johnson County to Hazel Rice.
      According to his obituary, Willie E. Rice (age 79), son of the late Eschal and Hazel Rice Rice, was a self-employed merchant, and a resident of Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was born October 11, 1936 in Johnson County, died September 29, 2006 in St. Joseph East in Lexington, and was buried in Rice Family Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Opal Castle Rice; 1 son, Kevin Rice (of Oil Springs); 1 brother, J. D. Rice (Oil Springs); and 1 sister, Mary Grace Trimble (Hager Hill). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. MARY GRACE RICE, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TRIMBLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary G. Rice was born in Johnson County to Hazel Rice.
    3. JAMES DOUGLAS RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James D. Rice was born in Johnson County to Hazel Rice.






ETHEL MAE RICE, daughter of ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT "GRANT" RICE and LUSINA CAUDILL, was born October 9, 1904 in Kentucky, died November 30, 1930 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Shade Preston Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married NEWTON TRIMBLE, son of WILLIAM HENRY "WILLIE DODGER" TRIMBLE and SARAH A. VANHOOSE, in 1920. He was born November 5, 1897 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 12, 1965 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Newton Trimble married (2) MARY E. WEST, daughter of ENOCH SPENCER WEST and STELLA PATRICK, October 22, 1932. She was born April 9, 1911 in Bradley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 27, 1999 in Morehead, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Newton Trimble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for the North East Coal Companty in Thealka, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Wm. H. Trimble (Father)" of Barnetts Creek, and that he was born November 5, 1897. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Ethel Mae Trimble lived from October 9, 1904 to November 28, 1930, and was buried in Shade Preston Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her death certificate, Ethel Rice Trimble died November 30, 1930 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 26, her marital status as married, her parents as Grant Rice (b. Kentucky) and Sinda Caudilld (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Grant Rice of Salyersville, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Ethel Mae Rice Trimble (age 26), daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Grant Rice, died November 28, 1930 at the home of her parents in Salyersville, a few weeks after an operation for appendicitis from which she never fully recovered. On November 26 she became ill with bronchial pneumonia and gradually grew worse until she died on November 28 [the death certificate says November 30] at 3:30 p.m. She was buried in Preston Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was survived by her parents; her husband, Newton Trimble (of Blaine, Kentucky); 3 sons, Leon (age 9), Nevin Rice (age 4), and Donald (10 months); 3 brothers, Wayne Rice (Oil Springs), Wade Rice (Oil Springs), and Carl Rice (Salyersville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Ethel Rice (Ballot, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Newton Trimble lived from 1897 to 1965, and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that Mary W. Trimble lived from 1911 to 1999, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Newton Trimble (age 67), son of the late William and Sarah VanHoose Trimble, was employed by Ashland Oil and Refining Company until his retirement in 1957. He was born November 5, 1897 in Barnetts Creek, died March 12, 1965 in Riverview Hospital in Louisa, and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. He was married in 1920 to Ethel Rice of Oil Springs. She preceded him in death in 1930. To this union were born 3 sons who survive and a daughter who died in infancy. The sons were Leon F. Trimble (of New York), Nevin R. Trimble (Fairborn, Ohio), and Donald B. Trimble (Chillicothe, Ohio). He was survived by his wife, Mary West Trimble (Blaine, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Joyce Ann Ross (Chillicothe), Doris Jean Ball (Paintsville), and Elma Carol Trimble (Blaine, Kentucky); 3 brothers, James Trimble (West Van Lear), Pierce Trimble (Oil Springs), and Thurman Trimble (Ohio); and 1 sister, Laura (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Newton Trimble died March 12, 1965 in Lawrence County at the age of 67.

According to her obituary, Mary West Trimble Gartin (age 88), daughter of Enoch Spencer and Stella Patrick West, was a former resident of Blaine, Kentucky. She was born April 9, 1911 in Bradley, died October 27, 1999 at the home of her daughter, Carol Williams, in Morehead, and was buried in Louisa Cemetery in Louisa. She married Newton "Newt" Trimble of Oil Springs on October 22, 1932. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1965. She married Luther Gartin of Blaine in October of 1967. He died on January 10, 1988. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Parker, Claude, Barton, Lee, and Noah West; 1 sister, Rhoda Hay; and 3 step-sons, Leon Franklin Trimble, Nevin Rice Trimble, and Donald Bert Trimble. She was survived by 3 daughters, Joyce Ann Ross (of Chillicothe, Ohio), Doris Jean (John C.) Ball (Flatwoods), and Elma Carol (Homer) Williams; 2 brothers, Eddie West (Lucasville, Ohio) and North West (Louisa); 3 step-daughters-in-law, Joan Trimble (Hyde Park, New York), Mildred Trimble (Dayton, Ohio), and Ernestine Trimble (Chillicothe); 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Newton Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a stationary engineer for a pipeline, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ethel M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 26), Leon F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nevine R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), and Donald B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Newton Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a "Gager and Engineer" in the oil production and transportation industry, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, she's was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 28), Leon F. (son, born in Kentucky, he's was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 18), Nevin R. (son, born in Kentucky, he's was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 14), Donald B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Joyce Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Dorris Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4). Leon, Nevin, and Donald are also listed as living with their grandparents in 1935.

    The children of ETHEL RICE and NEWTON TRIMBLE are:

    1. LEON FRANKLIN TRIMBLE, b. September 8, 1921, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 7, 1996, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, buried in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, m. JOAN WHEELER.
    2. CHARLENE TRIMBLE, b. April 10, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 15, 1924 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charlena Trimble was born April 10, 1924 in Johnson County to Ethel Rice.
      According to her death certificate, Charline Trimble died July 15, 1924 in Oil Springs from Whooping Cough. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 10, 1924, her parents as Newte Trimble (b. Kentucky) and Ethel Rice (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Newt Trimble of Oil Springs, Kentucky.
    3. NEVIN RICE "TOBY" TRIMBLE, b. November 23, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1980, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. MILDRED "MILLIE" (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rice Trimble was born November 23, 1925 in Johnson County to Ethel Rice.
      According to his obituary, Nevin R. "Toby" Trimble (age 54), son of the late Newt and Ethel Rice Trimble, had been a supervisor of electronic equipment at DESC for the 30 years prior to his death, and was a veteran of the military. He was living in Dayton, Ohio at the time of his death, which was in August of 1980. He was buried in David Cemetery in Dayton. He was survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Trimble; 1 son, David Trimble (of Dayton); 1 daughter, Teresa Trimble (Dayton); his step-mother, Mary E. Gartin (Blaine, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Leon F. Trimble (Hyde Park, New York) and Donald B. Trimble (Chillicothe, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bill (Joyce) Ross (Chillicothe), Mrs. John (Jean) Ball (Flatwoods), and Mrs. Homer (Carol) Williams (Morehead). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nevin R. Trimble was born about 1926 in Kentucky, and died August 19, 1980 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 54. He was married widowed at the time of his death.
    4. DONALD BERT TRIMBLE, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ERNESTINE TRIMBLE, daughter of JAMES TRIMBLE and BEECHER ROBERTS.
      Notes: Ernestine Trimble parents names were determined by finding the obituaries of her son Dean Alan Trimble (b. & d. 1964) and her mother Beecher Roberts Trimble (1890-1970).
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald B. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Ethel Rice.

    The children of NEWTON TRIMBLE and MARY WEST are:

    1. JOYCE ANN TRIMBLE, b. 1936, Kentucky, m. BILL ROSS.
    2. DORIS JEAN TRIMBLE, b. 1936, Kentucky, m. JOHN C. BALL.
    3. ELMA CAROL TRIMBLE, m. HOMER WILLIAMS.






LUCINA A. HITCHCOCK, daughter of JOHN HITCHCOCK JR. and MAHALA "MOLLY" FITZPATRICK, was born about 1842 in Kentucky. She married JOHN BLAIR BARNETT. He was born about 1838 in Kentucky. John Barnett married (2) BARBARA ELLENDER "ELLEN" MCKENZIE, daughter of LEMUEL G. MCKENZIE and MARY LEMASTER, June 3, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 30, 1864 in Stone Coal, Kentucky, died December 10, 1950 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. Barbara Ellender McKenzie married (2) DANIEL S. HITCHCOCK.

Notes: Barbara Ellender McKenzie was the sister of Martha McKenzie.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John B. Barnett (2nd marriage, age 52) married Ellen McKenzie (age 26) on June 3, 1890 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Barbara Ellender McKenzie Hitchcock (age 86), daughter of Lemuel and Mary McKenzie and a resident of Barnetts Creek for the 17 years prior to her death, was born November 30, 1864 in Stone Coal, Kentucky, died December 10, 1950 at home in Barnetts Creek after an illness of 8 months, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was married to John Blair Barnett in 1890, and Daniel Hitchcock in 1923, who proceded her in death by about 5 years. She was survived by 1 daughter, Tera Barnett (of Barnetts Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 6 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1870), Mahala is found living in the home of her daughter. John B. Burnett is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Luvina (born in Kentucky, age 27), and Maliah Hitchcock (born in Tennessee, age 66). They are living close to Mahala's daughter, Sarah, and other family members.

On page 19 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), John B. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Lusina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Ella D. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Eliza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), John B. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in December of 1837 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Ellen B. (wife, born in November of 1864 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 35), and Teria (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (undated), John B. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 45), and Tera (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Daniel S. Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Ellen B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 65), and Tera M. Trimble (step-daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Tera Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #41, she's single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 48 years old. Also listed are Ellen Hitchcock (mother, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 75), and Henry Clark (lodger, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 56).

    The children of LUCINA HITCHCOCK and JOHN BARNETT are:

    1. ELLA D. BARNETT, b. April 1871, Kentucky, d. 1901, m. WILLIAM HENRY PENIX.
    2. ELIZA BARNETT, b. 1875, Kentucky.

    The child of JOHN BARNETT and ELLEN MCKENZIE is:

    1. TERA M. BARNETT, b. June 29, 1886, Kentucky, d. February 1986, Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee, m. (1) ELMER SHERMAN TRIMBLE, m. (2) SAM STONE.






STEPHEN J. CAUDILL, son of TEMPERANCE JANE HITCHCOCK and MATTHEW CAUDILL, was born January 1, 1844 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 2, 1919 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married JINCY J. FAIRCHILD, daughter of LOWRY FAIRCHILD and RACHEL LEMASTER, February 22, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1842 in January of 1842 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 24, 1912 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Stephen J. Caudill married Jincy Fairchild on February 22, 1866 in Johnson County.

On page 45 of the 1840 census for Floyd County, Kentucky, Lowry Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for his family. In this family are 1 male under 5 (William), 1 male between 20 and 30 (Lowry), 1 female under 5 (Sirena), 1 female between 5 and 10 (Cynthia), and 1 female between 20 and 30 (Rachel).

On page 52 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 5, 1860), Rachel Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #34, no occupation, born in Virginia, and she's 34 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 15), Sirena (born in Kentucky, age 12), William (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Jencey (born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 131 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 21, 1860), Rachail Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for houe #833, she's not working, born in Kentucky, and she's 45 years old. Also listed are Cynthia C. (not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Wm. Fairchild (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Jincy (born in Kentucky, age 18), Jefferson Sturgeon (not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Surina Sturgeon [Fairchild] (not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Pheba E. Fairchild (born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 26 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1870), Stephen Caudil is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Gincy (born in Kentucky, age 28), Sarah E. (born in Kentucky, age 8), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and William B. (born in Kentucky, age 2). Stephen is found both in this house and house #40 with his parents.

On page 25 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Stephen J. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Jinsey (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), William B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lusina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), John G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Doctor W. (son, born in November of 1879 in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living next to Stephen's father and close to other family members.

On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Steven Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #386, he's a farmer, born in June of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Jincy J. (wife, born in January of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 58), Telah (daughter, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), and George W. (son, born in July of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16. They are still living next to Stephen's father and close to other family members.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Stephen Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 43 years, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Gencie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 6 are still living, age 68), and Delia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20). There are still several family members living close by.

    The children of STEPHEN CAUDILL and JINCY FAIRCHILD are:

    1. SARAH E. CAUDILL, b. 1862, Kentucky.
    2. JAMES M. CAUDILL, b. 1867, Kentucky.
    3. WILLIAM BENJAMIN CAUDILL, b. September 12, 1868, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1957, Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH ELLA "ELLA" RICE.
    4. JESSE CAUDILL, b. April 18, 1871, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1954, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY ANGELINE FAIRCHILD, daughter of AARON FAIRCHILD and MARY KEATON. She was b. May 7, 1872, Kentucky, d. August 8, 1933, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He m. (2) RUIE RICE, daughter of HENRY BASCOM "BASCOM" RICE and FRANKIE FLETCHER. She was b. February 10, 1889, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 16, 1968, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Ruie Rice was the sister of Lucy Rice and Lora Rice.
      Jesse and Mary Fairchild Caudill's daughter, Leona, married Willie Paris May.
      According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Jesse Caudill (age 24) married Mary Fairchild (age 23) on November 20, 1895 in Johnson County.
      According to his obituary, Jesse Caudill (age 82), son of Stehen and Jincy Lemaster Caudill, was a retired farmer. He was born April 18, 1871, died February 16, 1954 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Fairchild Cemetery in West Liberty. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Mary Fairchild Caudill. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Ruie Rice Caudill; 5 sons, Earl Caudill (of Louisa), Reggie Caudill (Beaver, Ohio), Ralph Caudill (Largo, Florida), Grant Caudill (Cable, Ohio), and George Caudill (Marysville, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Leona May (Whittaker, Kentucky), Mrs. Elsia Lilly (Betty, Kentucky), and Mrs. May Olvier [May Oliver] (Peoria, Ohio); 1 brother, W. B. Caudill (Staffordsville); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Grant Rice (Oil Springs) and Mrs. Charlie Pelphrey (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her death certificate, Mary A. Fairchild Caudill died August 8, 1933 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from stomach cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 7, 1872, her marital status as married, her husband as Jesse Caudill, and her parents as Aron Fairchilds [Aaron Fairchild] (b. Kentucky and Mary Keaton (b. Kentucky).
      According to her obituary, Ruie Rice Caudill (age 78), daughter of the late Bascom and Frankie Fletcher Rice, was born February 10, 1889 in Magoffin County, died January 16, 1968 in a local hospital following a brief illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Caudill, in 1954. She was survived by 5 step-sons, Earl Caudill, Reggie Caudill, Ralph Caudill, Grant Caudill, and George Caudill; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Leona May and Mrs. Mae Oliver; 1 brother, Luther Rice (of Ashland); and 1 sister, Mrs. Everett Conley (Hager Hill). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. LUSINA CAUDILL, b. June 27, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1957, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT "GRANT" RICE.
    6. JOHN LOWERY CAUDILL, b. September 23, 1877, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1958, m. NORA LOU MAY.
    7. DOCTOR W. CAUDILL, b. November 1879, Kentucky, d. 1898.
    8. TELIA CAUDILL, b. September 19, 1881, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 11, 1952, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES PELPHREY, son of CLARK PELPHREY and MARTHA MCKENZIE, 1904.
      Notes: Telia and Charles are found living with her uncle, Arbuth Caudill, in 1920.
      According to her obituary, Telah Caudill Pelphrey (age 73), daughter of the late Stephen and Jencie Fairchilds Caudill, was born September 19, 1881 in Johnson County, died September 11, 1952 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Charles Pelphrey; 1 brother, Ben Caudill (of Dayton, Ohio); and 1 sister, Mrs. Grant Rice (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    9. GEORGE W. CAUDILL, b. July 1883, Kentucky, m. SARAH VIRGINIA MURPHY.
    10. DELIA CAUDILL, b. 1910, Kentucky.






WALLACE B. MCKENZIE, son of NANCY JANE RICE and WILLIAM J. MCKENZIE, was born about 1870 in Kentucky. He married HETTIE (unknown last name) about 1893. She was born about 1875 in Kentucky.

Notes: On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Wallis B. McKinzie is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Hettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 35), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Georgia Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Wallace's father.

    The children of WALLACE MCKENZIE and HETTIE (unknown last name) are:

    1. ETHEL MCKENZIE, b. 1900, Kentucky.
    2. WALTER MCKENZIE, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    3. GEORGIA ANN MCKENZIE, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    4. CURTIS MCKENZIE, b. 1910, Kentucky.






VIRGIE E. MAY, daughter of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, died in 1989, and is buried in New O'Bryan Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES MILLARD "MILLARD" O'BRYAN, son of MARINDA BLAIR and JAMES H. O'BRIAN, about 1917. He was born June 26, 1884 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1977 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in New O'Bryan Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. Millard O'Bryan married (1) ALTONA "TONI" WATKINS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 496 & 499 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to transcripts of the people who are buried in New O'Bryan Cemetery at Asa Creek in Johnson County, Virgie May O'Bryan was born in 1898 and died in 1989, Millard O'Bryan was born June 26, 1884 and died in January of 1977, and Ervin K. O'Bryan was born August 9, 1918, and died January 3, 1998.

When Millard OBryan's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Asa, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Virgie OBryan wife" of Asa, and that he was born June 26, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to his obituary, Millard O'Bryan, son of James H. and Lourinda Blair O'Bryan, was a retired farmer and a resident of Leander, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born June 26, 1884 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1977 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the O'Bryan Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County. He was a resident of Leander and was a retired farmer at the time of his death. His first wife, Tony Watkins O'Bryan preceded him in death. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Virgie May O'Bryan; 3 sons, Ervin O'Bryan (Leander, Johnson County), Thurman O'Bryan (New Carlisle, Ohio), and Marcus O'Bryan (Grove City, Ohio); 5 daughters, Hattie Blanton (Lucasville, Ohio), Myrle Preston (Huntington, West Virginia), Goldie Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), Daisy Blair (Williamsport, Ohio), and Dixie Osborne (Columbus, Ohio).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Obryan died January 21, 1977 in Johnson County at the age of 92. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Millard Obryan was born June 26, 1884, and died in January of 1977. He received his Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Millard O'Brian is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Daisy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months). They are living close to Millard's brother, Harrison.

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Millard Obrian is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 33), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marcus [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), and Murl E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Harrison O'Brian.

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Millard Obryan is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Virgia (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 41), Therman (son, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 20), Marcus (son, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 18), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Myrelene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of VIRGIE MAY and MILLARD O'BRYAN are:

    1. ERVIN O'BRYAN, b. August 9, 1918, Kentucky, d. Janary 3, 1998, buried Asa Creek, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    2. THURMAN O'BRYAN, b. March 3, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IMOGENE BLAIR, daughter of LIZZIE BLAIR and HOLLIE BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thurmon Obryant was born March 3, 1920 in Johnson County to Virgie May.
    3. JAMES MARCUS O'BRYAN, b. November 30, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 1997, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, m. SHARLENE SELVAGE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James M. Obryan was born in Johnson County to Virgie May.
      According to his obituary, James Marcus O'Bryan (age 75), son of the late James Millard and Virgie May O'Bryan, served as a medic in Italy during World War II, and retired from General Motors Corporation in Columbus, Ohio, with 30 years of service. He was born November 30, 1921 in Johnson County, died April 17, 1997 at the Columbus Alzheimer's Center in Columbus, and was buried in Sunset Cemetery in Alton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharlene Selvage O'Bryan; 1 brother, Thurman O'Bryan; 1 sister, Pearl O'Bryan; and 4 half-sisters, Hazel O'Bryan, Goldie Blair, Daisy Blair, and Dixie Osborne. He was survived by 1 son, Kevin O'Bryan (of West Port, Connecticut); 1 brother, Ervin O'Bryan (Leander, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Hattie Blanton (Lucasville, Ohio) and Myrle Preston (Huntington, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. HATTIE O'BRYAN, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAUL BLANTON, son of JOHN MCKINLEY BLANTON and MYRTLE ADAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hattie Obryan was born in Johnson County to Virgie May.
    5. PEARL O'BRYAN, b. December 19, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pearl Obrien was born December 19, 1926 in Johnson County to Virgie May.
    6. MYRLENE O'BRYAN, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRESTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Myrle L. Obryan was born March 29, 1929 in Johnson County to Virgie May.
    7. HAZEL O'BRYAN.






WARREN "WARNIE" SALYER, son of JOHN M. SALYER and NERVESTA YATES, was born April 18, 1894 in Kentucky, and died May 14, 1993 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA LEWIS, daughter of PAULINA CRACE and JEREMIAH M. "JERRY" LEWIS, about 1917. She was born in February of 1897 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 4, 1948 in Springfield, Clark County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Warnie Salyer [spelled Warney] can be found on page 185 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Warnie and Martha had an unnamed baby boy who was stillborn on November 10, 1917 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

When Warnie Salyer'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 Ballot, Kentucky, that he was married, and that he was born April 28, 1894 in Ballot, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Warnie Salyer was born April 18, 1894, and died May 14, 1993. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Warnie Salyer died May 14, 1993 in Johnson County at the age of 99.

According to her obituary, Martha Lewis Salyer (age 52), daughter of the late Jerry and Paulina Crace Lewis, was born in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 4, 1948 after a year-long battle with carcinoma. She had been living in Springfield, Ohio, and was 52 years old when she died. She was survived by her husband, Warnie Salyer; 3 sons, Thurman Salyer, Vencil Salyer, and Charles Edward Salyer; 3 daughters, Mrs. Virgie Mae Adams, Mrs. Madge Jenkins, and Mrs. Audrey Belva; 1 brother, Eskel Lewis (West Van Lear, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Della Waitt (Falcon, Kentucky) and Mrs. Nervia Blair (Van Lear, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Martha Salyer died December 4, 1948.

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 16, 1920), Warren Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Vergie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), and Charlie (brother, born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living close to Warner's parents.

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), Warnie Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #316, he's working in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 31), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Maggy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 years 1 month), Firman [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 9 months), and Audrey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Warren Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a roadhand for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 41), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Audry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Vesnel (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of WARNIE SALYER and MARTHA LEWIS are:

    1. VIRGIE MAE SALYER, b. February 16, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ADAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgie M. Salyer was born February 16, 1919 in Johnson County to Martha Lewis.
    2. MADGE SALYER, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JENKINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Madge Salyer was born in Magoffin County to Martha Lewis.
    3. THURMAN SALYER, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thurman Salyer was born in Magoffin County to Martha Lewis.
    4. AUDREY SALYER, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BELVA.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audrey Salyer was born in Johnson County to Martha Lewis.
    5. VENCIL SALYER, b. 1934, Kentucky.
    6. CHARLES EDWARD SALYER, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles E. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Martha Lewis.






CHARLES SALYER, son of JOHN M. SALYER and NERVESTA YATES, was born October 10, 1900 in Kentucky, died in April of 1981 in Knox, Starke County, Indiana, and is buried in Round Lake Cemetery in Knox, Starke County, Indiana. He married BERTHA SALYER, daughter of FRANCIS MARION SALYER and MINERVA (unknown last name), July 10, 1920. She was born about 1901 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 185 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Charles Salyer's brother, Ernest, married Bertha Salyer's sister, Myrtle.

Bertha Salyer's mother's maiden name was reportedly Minerva Jane Salyer, but this couldn't be confirmed.

Bertha Salyer reportedly died in 1962 in Starke County, Indiana.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Charles Salyer was buried in Round Lake Cemetery in Knox, Starke County, Indiana. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Salyer was born October 10, 1900, and died in April of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Knox, Starke County, Indiana.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 108 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), Marion Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 25 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Manervia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 43), Fred (son, single, farm hand, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mousie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 16, 1920), Charles Salyer is found living in the home of his brother. Warren Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Vergie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), and Charlie (brother, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living close to Warner's parents.

On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 1, 1930), Charles Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #333, he's a laborer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), Justice (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Marlena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 years 3 months), Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 3 months), Alena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), and Waneta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 75-1 (California) in Starke County, Indiana (dated April 27, 1940), Charles Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 40), Junior C. (son, born in Indiana, age 15), Berdina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Alena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Juanita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of CHARLES SALYER and BERTHA SALYER are:

    1. JUSTICE SALYER, b. 1921, Kentucky.
    2. BIRDENA SALYER, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Berdena Salyers was born in Magoffin County to Bertha Salyers.
    3. JUNIOR C. SALYER, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    4. ALENA SALYER, b. 1926, Kentucky.
    5. JUANITA SALYER, b. 1929, Kentucky.






WILEY LITTERAL, son of SARAH CONLEY and DANIEL LITTERAL, was born December 31, 1831 in Kentucky, and died January 10, 1916 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married REBECCA JANE PACE, daughter of JOHN P. PACE and SARAH "SALLY" ELY, August 16, 1855 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born February 17, 1837 in Harlan County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1927 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, has Simon Picklesimer married to both Sarah "Doll" Litteral, daughter of Wiley Litteral and Rebecca J. Pace and Sarah K. Rice, daughter of Nancy K. Salyer and James Rice, and the children have the same names. Simon and Sarah Picklesimer are found living just 2 houses away from Wiley and Rebecca Litteral in 1920, but there is no evidence that Wiley and Rebecca had a daughter born in 1875 by the name of Sarah. The Wiley Litteral family is living next to the James Rice family in 1900.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Wiley Litteral married Rebecca Pace on August 16, 1855 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Wiley LItteral died January 10, 1916 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 31, 1831, his marital status as married, his parents as Daniel Litteral (b. Kentucky) and Sarrah Conley (b. Kentucky), and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].

According to her death certificate, Rebecca J. Pace Litteral died January 11, 1927 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cancer of the mouth. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 17, 1837, her marital status as widowed, her parents as John Pace (b. Kentucky) and Sallie Eley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as W. C. Litteral of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

On page 153 of the 1860 census for Carter County, Kentucky (dated August 6, 1860), Wiley Literil is listed as the head of the household for house #1105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Rebecca E. (born in Kentucky, age 21), and Cyntha (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 22 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 1, 1870), Willey Literel is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Rebecca J. (born in Kentucky, age 30), Scynthy E. (born in Kentucky, age 11), James Mclellen (born in Kentucky, age 6), Ulysses Grant (born in Kentucky, age 4), Aaphare (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Samuel Literel (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880 [hard to read]), Wiley Litterall is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 43), Cynthia E. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ulysus G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alafare (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Martin L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Corea (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Newcaress (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Lester (son, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Fleming Adkins (second cousin, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 52 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Wylie Litteral is listed as the head of the household for houe #444, he's a farmer, born in December of 1831 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 44 years, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in February of 1837 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 63, Luster (son, born in [unreadable month] of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), and Wylie C. (son, born in November of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Wilie Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 54 years, and he's 79 years old. Also listed is Beckie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 73). They are living next to son James.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated 10, 12, & 13, 1920), Rebecca Litteral is found living in the home of her son. Wiley C. Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Gladys J. [could be an "I"] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Rebecca J. (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, age 82).

    The children of WILEY LITTERAL and REBECCA PACE are:

    1. SARAH E. LITTERAL, b. September 1, 1857, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1857, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death record, Sarah E. Literal (age 2), daughter of Wiley and Rebecca Literal, was born in Floyd County, and died November 8, 1857 in Johnson County from "croup."
    2. CYNTHIA E. LITTERAL, b. December 9, 1858, Kentucky, d. December 21, 1890, m. ELIJAH H. PRATER.
    3. JAMES MCCLELLAN LITTERAL, b. 1864, Kentucky, m. SARAH WHEELER, 1897.
    4. ULYSSES GRANT LITTERAL, b. February 1866, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1945, m. LOUISA ELIZABETH BAILEY.
    5. ALAFAIR LITTERAL, b. April 23, 1866, Kentucky, d. October 17, 1943, Little Paint, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GREENVILLE ADAMS.
    6. MARY REBECCA H. "REBECCA" LITTERAL, b. October 4, 1870, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1949, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES HENRY SALYER.
    7. MARTIN LUTHER "LUTHER" LITTERAL, b. February 14, 1873, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1957, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) EMMA CONLEY, m. (2) MARY RICE.
    8. CORA A. LITTERAL, b. May 1875, Kentucky, m. (1) RILEY M. ADAMS, m. (2) JOSEPH LEONARD CONLEY.
    9. SARAH "DOLL" LITTERAL, b. December 1875.
    10. NEWCARIOUS "KALA" LITTERAL, b. November 27, 1877, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 5, 1947, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN RIGGS MEADE.
    11. LUSTER LITTERAL, b. January 15, 1879, Kentucky, d. November 27, 1959, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) SALLIE PENDLETON, m. (2) TELIA PENIX.
    12. WILEY C. LITTERAL, b. 1882, Kentucky, m. ALICE CASTLE.






SARAH CONLEY was born about 1811 and died about 1840. She married DANIEL LITTERAL, son of JOHN LITTERAL and (unknown), about 1829. He was born about 1811 in Virginia. Daniel Litteral married (2) ELIZABETH BURKE about 1844. She was born about 1825 in Virginia.

Notes: The relationship of Sarah Conley to the Captain Henry Connelly branch is unknown at this time.

According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 546): "SARAH 'SALLIE' CONLEY m. Daniel Litteral, son of John Litteral (a veteran of the War of 1812. Sons of Daniel Litteral state that their parents names were Daniel and Sally Conley Litteral in the book Soldiers, Statesmen and Presidents printed in the 1890's. In Jenny Wiley Country, by C. Mitchell Hall, he states that Daniel Litteral was killed in his own yard during the Civil War on Paint Creek, Johnson Co. KY."

It also says that "Research has not identified who the parents of Sarah 'Sally' Conley may have been."

Daniel Litteral was reportedly the son of John Litteral and Elizabeth Rowland, was born about 1811 in Russell County, Virginia, and died about 1863 in Paint Creek, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Elizabeth Burke [Burk] reportedly married a Hiram Davis after Daniel died.

The order of these children may not be completely accurate. It is pieced together using the census reports and "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky." There is also another child that has been reported to be the child of Daniel and Elizabeth. Her name was Virginia and she was born in 1852.

From Ed Litteral of South Webster, Ohio:
     "I ran across your web pages on the Litterals and Conley's (and this email address) while researching my great-great grandfather, Wiley Litteral (b. 1831). I don't know how interested in the Litterals you are but there was one detail I noticed in your mention of the 1850 census.
     "From your text: 'On page 43 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 30, 1860), there is an Elizabeth Litterall listed as the head of the household for house #282, she's born in Virginia and 58 years old. Also listed are William (born in Kentucky, age 18), and Milton (born in Kentucky, age 16). They are living next to the Edmond Conley Sr. family. It's unknown if this Elizabeth (etc.) is related to Daniel Litteral, but this is the only William Litteral of this age found in this area in 1850, and the only Milton Litteral, as well. It could be that Daniel was married 3 times, with the 2nd and 3rd wives both named Elizabeth.'
     "As far as the family history knows, Daniel was not married a third time to another Elizabeth. However we do believe the Elizabeth in this entry was indeed related to Daniel, but as his mother. When Daniel married Elizabeth Burke, he moved to McGlofflin or possibly Carter counties. We do know that Wiley (probably the William mentioned there) and his brother Milton stayed in Johnson Co. We have always assumed that the boys stayed with their widowed grandmother on her farm and the Elizabeth mentioned as head of household here was Elizabeth (Rowland), widow of John Litteral. The age and circumstances are correct anyway. Both Wiley and Milton had their own families and entries in the 1860 Census.
     "My grandfather (1903-1994) remembered his grandparents Wiley and Rebecca (Pace) and told a few stories though he said that his grandfather didn't mention his father Daniel much. He said that growing up, they had neighbors that were Conleys and he was told that they were related but he could not remember how. Probably because his great grandmother Sara Conley had died in 1840, 63 years before he was born, and she was not in the family bible."

On page 39 of the 1830 census for Floyd County, Kentucky, there is a Daniel Literal listed as the head of the household that is probably this Daniel. In this house are 1 male and 1 female, both between 15 and 20 years old. This would be Daniel and Sarah.

On page 49 of the 1840 census for Floyd County, Kentucky, Daniel Litrel is listed as the head of the household and is living next to his father, John. In Daniel's house are 1 male under 5, 2 males between 5 & 10 [Milton & Wiley], 1 male between 20 and 30 [Daniel], and 2 females under 5 [Cynthia & Newcarus]. In John's house are 1 male between 50 & 60 and 1 female between 40 and 50. On page 43 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 30, 1860), there is an Elizabeth Litterall listed as the head of the household for house #282, she's born in Virginia and 58 years old. Also listed are William (born in Kentucky, age 18), and Milton (born in Kentucky, age 16). They are living next to the Edmond Conley Sr. family. It's unknown if this Elizabeth (etc.) is related to Daniel Litteral, but this is the only William Litteral of this age found in this area in 1850, and the only Milton Litteral, as well. It could be that Daniel was married 3 times, with the 2nd and 3rd wives both named Elizabeth.

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1850 census for Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 5, 1850), there is a Daniel Litrel listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 25), Cyntha (born in Kentucky, age 14), Newcarus [hard to read] (female, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hastin (born in Kentucky, age 4), Minyard [hard to read] (male, born in Kentucky, age 3), Samuel (born in Kentucky, age 2), and John (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 204 & 205 of the 1860 census for Carter County, Kentucky (dated August 24, 1860), Dan Literel is listed as the head of the household for house #1463, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 30), Austin (born in Kentucky, age 15), Miniard (born in Kentucky, age 13), Samuel (born in Kentucky, age 10), John M. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Linsey P. (male, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Elliott (born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

    The children of SARAH CONLEY and DANIEL LITTERAL are:

    1. WILEY LITTERAL, b. December 31, 1831, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1916, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. REBECCA JANE PACE.
    2. MILTON LITTERAL, b. October 1, 1834, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MANERVA JACKSON, m. (2) RHODA JACKSON.
    3. GEORGE LITTERAL.
    4. ROWLAND LITTERAL.
    5. CYNTHIA LITTERAL, b. 1836, Kentucky.
      Notes: Cynthia Litteral could have been the Cyntha Litteral who married Henry C. Ferguson.
    6. NEWCARUS LITTERAL, b. 1838, Kentucky.
    7. GILSON LITTERAL.

    The children of DANIEL LITTERAL and ELIZABETH BURKE are:

    1. HAUSTEN LITTERAL, b. 1846, Kentucky.
      Notes: Hausten's name could also have been Haustin, Houston or Harrison.
    2. MINYARD LITTERAL, b. July 1, 1848, Kentucky, d. November 9, 1923, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY JANE ODLE.
    3. SAMUEL LITTERAL, b. 1848, Kentucky.
    4. JOHN M. LITTERAL, b. 1849, Kentucky.
      Notes: In the 1850 census John is listed as being 1 year old and in the 1860 census John M. is 6 years old. It's unknown if the first John died young and they named another child John, or if there is an error in the 1860 census.
    5. LINDSEY P. LITTERAL, b. 1858, Kentucky.
    6. ELLIOTT LITTERAL, b. 1860, Kentucky.






DICY J. SALYER, daughter of JAMES M. SALYER and SARAH BLANTON, was born October 22, 1869 in Kentucky, died March 14, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William Rice Cemetery in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BEN BLANTON on August 14, 1894 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He died before 1900.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 186 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Dica J. Salyer was born in 1870, died in 1912, married (1) Ben Blanton at Elisha Jackson's home on August 14, 1894. She married (2) John Hampton at Smith Adams' home on July 6, 1904, and the witnesses were Jacob Salyer & Leonard Patrick. The Dica Salyer who married John Hampton was still living in 1930, but died sometime before her son Toy did in 1943. That Dica Salyer was probably the daughter of Rachel Conley and John M. Salyer.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Dixie Salyer [sic] married Ben Blanton on August 14, 1894 in Magoffin County at the home of Elisha Jackson. The witnesses were Willie Blanton and Inis Blanton, and the minister was I. C. Howard.

According to her death certificate, Dicie Salyer died March 14, 1912 in Johnson County from aortic regurgitation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date is listed as October 22, 1869, her marital status as widowed, her parents as James Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Blanton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Millard Salyer of Ballot, Kentucky, and the burial place as William Rice Graveyard.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dicie Salyer died March 14, 1912 in Johnson County at the age of 42.

On page 53 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Dicy Salyer and her children are found living in the home of her parents. James M. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #451, he's a farmer, born in August of 1843 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 37 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in August of 1843 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 56), George C. (son, born in December of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Minnie (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Elisabeth (daughter, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Samuel H. (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Dicy J. Salyer (daughter, widowed, born in November of 1870 in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 29), Millard Salyer (grandson, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Berth Blanton (granddaughter, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dicy J. Blanton (mother-in-law, widowed, born in February of 1815 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 85).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Dicie Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #76, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 38 years old. Also listed are Millard Salyer (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Bertha Salyer (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14). They are living next to Dicy's widowed mother and close to other family members.

    The child of DICY SALYER and (unknown) is:

    1. MILLARD SALYER, b. February 19, 1891, Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 1975, Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JULIA CAIN.

    The child of DICY SALYER and BEN BLANTON is:

    1. BERTHA BLANTON, b. May 1895, Kentucky.






DICY J. SALYER, daughter of JAMES M. SALYER and SARAH BLANTON, was born October 22, 1869 in Kentucky, died March 14, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William Rice Cemetery in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BEN BLANTON August 14, 1894 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He died before 1900.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 186 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Dica J. Salyer was born in 1870, died in 1912, married (1) Ben Blanton at Elisha Jackson's home on August 14, 1894. She married (2) John Hampton at Smith Adams' home on July 6, 1904, and the witnesses were Jacob Salyer & Leonard Patrick. The Dica Salyer who married John Hampton was still living in 1930, but died sometime before her son Toy did in 1943. That Dica Salyer was probably the daughter of Rachel Conley and John M. Salyer.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Dixie Salyer [sic] married Ben Blanton on August 14, 1894 in Magoffin County at the home of Elisha Jackson. The witnesses were Willie Blanton and Inis Blanton, and the minister was I. C. Howard.

According to her death certificate, Dicie Salyer died March 14, 1912 in Johnson County from aortic regurgitation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date is listed as October 22, 1869, her marital status as widowed, her parents as James Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Blanton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Millard Salyer of Ballot, Kentucky, and the burial place as William Rice Graveyard.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dicie Salyer died March 14, 1912 in Johnson County at the age of 42.

On page 53 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Dicy Salyer and her children are found living in the home of her parents. James M. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #451, he's a farmer, born in August of 1843 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 37 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in August of 1843 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 56), George C. (son, born in December of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Minnie (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Elisabeth (daughter, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Samuel H. (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Dicy J. Salyer (daughter, widowed, born in November of 1870 in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 29), Millard Salyer (grandson, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Berth Blanton (granddaughter, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dicy J. Blanton (mother-in-law, widowed, born in February of 1815 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 85).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Dicie Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #76, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 38 years old. Also listed are Millard Salyer (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Bertha Salyer (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14). They are living next to Dicy's widowed mother and close to other family members.

    The child of DICY SALYER and (unknown) is:

    1. Blanton, Inis
    2. Blanton, Willie
    3. Howard, I. C.
    4. MILLARD SALYER, b. February 19, 1891, Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 1875, Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JULIA CAIN.

    The child of DICY SALYER and BEN BLANTON is:

    1. BERTHA BLANTON, b. May 1895, Kentucky.






HARVEY SALYER, son of JAMES HENRY SALYER and MARY REBECCA H. "REBECCA" LITTERAL, was born November 9, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 13, 1966 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) ADA COLDIRON, daughter of GEORGE W. COLDIRON and MARY CATHERINE (unknown last name). She was born in July of 1893. He married (2) VERTRICE SALYER, daughter of GEORGE W. SALYER and MARY EMILY BLAIR, about 1922. She was born December 9, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 27, 1984 in West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, and is buried in Perkins Cemetery in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky. Vertrice Salyer married (2) (unknown first name) TOMBLIN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 185 & 548 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Ada Coldiron Salyer reportedly died in 1921. This couldn't be verified.

Ada Coldiron's mother's full maiden name was reportedly Mary Catherine Bailey, and she was reportedly the daughter of Allen C. Bailey and Mahala Salyer, and the sister of Louisa Elizabeth Bailey.

When Harvey Salyer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Bradley, Magoffin County, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born November 9, 1892 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had dark brown eyes and dark brown eyes.

According to his obituary, Harvey Salyers (age 71), son of James Henry and Rebecca Litteral Salyers, was living in Denver, Johnson County, at the time of his death. He was born November 9, 1891 in Johnson County, died July 13, 1966 in Johnson County, and is buried in the family cemetery in Swamp Branch. He was survived by his wife, Vertrice Salyers; 6 sons, Herschell Salyers (of Wheelersburg, Ohio), George Salyers (Denver), Harry Salyers Jr. [Harvey Jr.] (Denver), Prentis Salyers (Denver), Shafter Salyers (Staffordsville), and Burlin Salyers (Barnetts Creek); 4 daughters, Mrs. Gladys Riggs (Chillicothe, Ohio), Mrs. Loretta Blanton (Oil Springs), Mrs. Alice Ward (Jackson, Michigan), and Mrs. July Blair (Denver); 2 brothers, Beecher Salyers (Erwin, Ohio) and Deddie Salyers (Dayton, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Cassie Blevins (Carydon), Hazel Hall (Delaware, Ohio), and Ethel Mae Salyers (West Liberty). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harvey Salyer was born November 9, 1891, and died in July of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harvey Salyer died July 13, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 74.

According to her obituary, Virtrece Salyer Salyer (age 81), daughter of George W. and Mary Blair Salyer, was a resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born December 9, 1902 in Johnson County, died July 27, 1984 in Green Hills Nursing Home, and was buried in Perkins Cemetery in Swamp Branch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Salyer, in 1966. She was survived by 5 sons, Shafter Salyer [of Staffordsville), Burlin Salyer (Staffordsville), Harvey Salyer Jr. (Bellefontaine), Prentice Salyer (Bellefontaine), and Herschell Salyer (Wheelersburg); 4 daughters, Loretta Patrick (Staffordsville), Allie Ward (Hager Hill), Julia Ratliff (Flagler Beach, Florida), and Gladys Riggs (Chillicothe, Ohio); 1 brother, Frank Salyer Jr. (Bellefontaine); 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Vertree Salyer was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died July 27, 1984 in a long-term care facility in Logan County at the age of 81. She was living in Bellefontaine, Logan County, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 56 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), George W. Coldiron is listed as the head of the household for house #479, he's a farmer, born in June of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mary C. (wife, born in February of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 38), Harrison (son, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Roy (son, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Ada (daughter, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), John (son, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Walter (son, born in January of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Emmet (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), George Coldiron is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 48), Harrison (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Ada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Emmett (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1920 census for District 158 (Portsmouth - Wayne Township) Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 24, 1920), Harvey Saliers is listed as the head of the household for house #256, he's a steel worker in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Ada (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Hershal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months), and George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months). Ada's parents are also living in Scioto County. They can be found on page 16 of the 1920 census for District 152 (Portsmouth - Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (house #186).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1920), Harvey Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #317, he's a laborer in a lumber yard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Vertries (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27), Herchal (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Shafter (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to Harvey's cousin, Warnie Salyer.

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Harvey Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a stone cutter for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Vertrice (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 37), George (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Shafter (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Berlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Allie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of HARVEY SALYER and ADA COLDIRON are:

    1. HERSHELL SALYER, b. January 30, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hershal Salyer was born January 30, 1913 in Johnson County to Ada Caldiron.
    2. GLADYS SALYER, b. October 8, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RIGGS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladis Salyer was born October 8, 1915 in Johnson County to Ada Coldiron.
    3. GEORGE W. SALYER, b. June 27, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 16, 1973, Kinnard, Champaign County, Ohio, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George W. Salyer was born June 27, 1918 in Johnson County to Ada Coldiren.
      According to his obituary, George W. Salyer (age 55), son of the late Harvey and Ada Coldiron Salyer, was a veteran of World War II and employed by Grimes Manufacturing Company of Urbana, Ohio. He was born June 27, 1918 in Johnson County, died December 16, 1973 at home in Kinnard, Ohio, and was buried in Perkins Cemetery in Swamp Branch. He was survived by his step-mother, Mrs. Vertrice Salyer Tomblin (of Urbana, Ohio); 5 brothers, Hershell Salyer (Wheelersburg, Ohio), Shafter Salyer (Staffordsville), Burlin Salyer (Barnetts Creek), Harvey Salyer Jr. (Bellefontaine, Ohio), and Prentis Salyer (Bellefontaine); and 4 sisters, Gladys Riggs (Chillicothe, Ohio), Loretta Patrick (Barnetts Creek), Allie Ward (Denver, Kentucky), and Julia Ratliff (Kinnard). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of HARVEY SALYER and VERTRICE SALYER are:

    1. SHAFTER SALYER, b. June 14, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 2004, Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH LEONA "LEONA" PACE.
    2. BERLIN SALYERS, b. June 16, 1932, Johnson County, d. October 26, 2002, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HERMALEE WEBB.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Berlin Salyers (age 70) was a resident of Staffordsville at the time of his death. He was born June 16, 1932 in Johnson County, died October 26, 2002 in Highland Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Hermalee Webb Salyers.
    3. LORETTA SALYER, b. 1935, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) BLANTON, m. (2) (unknown first name) PATRICK, m. (3) CHARLES POE.
      Notes: Loretta Salyer's name is listed as Loretta Blanton in her father's obituary in 1966, Loretta Patrick in her brother George's obituary in 1973, and Loretta Poe in her sister Allie's obituary in 1997
    4. ALLIE SALYER, b. November 13, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1997, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, buried in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES M. WARD.
    5. JULIA SALYER, b. August 22, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 2000, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) BLAIR, m. (2) FRANK ADDISON RATLIFF, son of TOPSY RATLIFF and RUBY VANHOOSE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Julia Salyers was born August 22, 1940 in Johnson County to Vertriece Salyers.
      According to her obituary, Julia Salyer Ratliff (age 60), daughter of the late Harvey and Vertrice Salyer Salyer, was born August 23, 1940 in Johnson County, died November 13, 2000 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Ohio, and is buried in Topsy Ratliff Cemetery in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ratliff, on March 26, 1990; and 1 grandson, Steve Hoy. She was survived by 2 sons, Scott Ratliff (of Urbana, Ohio) and Don Ratliff (Cable, Ohio); 2 daughters, Diana Dawson (Springfield) and Robin Ruby (Deltona [Daytona Beach], Florida); 1 step-daughter, Emily Lemaster (Flat Gap, Kentucky); 4 brothers, Berlin Salyer (Staffordsville), Shafter Salyer (Staffordsville), Harvey Salyer (Bellefontaine, Ohio), and Prentice Salyer (Bellefontaine); 1 sister, Loretta Poe (Oil Springs); 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. HARVEY SALYER JR., b. May 11, 1943, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 16, 2004, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAE SPRADLIN.
    7. PRENTICE SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. POLLY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Prentic Salyers was born in Johnson County to Vertrice Salyer.






WILEY C. LITTERAL, son of WILEY LITTERAL and REBECCA JANE PACE, was born about 1882 in Kentucky. He married ALICE CASTLE about 1907. She was born about 1889 in Kentucky.

Notes: On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated 10, 12, & 13, 1920), Rebecca Litteral is found living in the home of her son. Wiley C. Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Gladys J. [could be an "I"] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Rebecca J. (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, age 82).

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 10-19 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Wylie C. Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #385, he's a laborer in railroad construction, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Allice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 42), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Chalmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ernest H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months).

    The children of WILEY LITTERAL and ALICE CASTLE are:

    1. MAY LITTERAL, b. 1910, Kentucky.
    2. MALTA LITTERAL, b. 1911, Kentucky.
    3. GLADYS J. LITTERAL, b. 1917, Kentucky.
    4. CHALMER LITTERAL, b. 1922, Kentucky.
    5. ERNEST H. LITTERAL, b. 1925, Kentucky.






JAMES HENDERSON BLANTON was born about 1814 in Tennessee, and died before 1900. He married DICY LOUISA ELY, daughter of WILLIAM ELY and MARY REBECCA SAYLOR, May 11, 1832 in Harlan County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1815 in Kentucky, and died after 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: James Henderson Blanton was reportedly the son of James D. Blanton and Margaret Carter, and the brother of John Newton Blanton and Rebecca Blanton.

On page 56 of the 1850 census for District 1 in Harlan County, Kentucky (dated August 22, 1850), James H. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #385, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Dicy (born in Kentucky, age 35), Pleasant (born in Kentucky, age 16), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 14), Dicy (born in Kentucky, age 11), John (born in Kentucky, age 8), Sally (born in Kentucky, age 7), William (born in Kentucky, age 4), and James M. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 14 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1860), Henderson Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Disey (born in Kentucky, age 45), John (born in Kentucky, age 19), Sally (born in Kentucky, age 17), Wm. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Vinia (born in Kentucky, age 14), Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary J. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Gilbert (born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), Henderson Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Dicy (wife, born in Kentucky, age 55), Jessee W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Gilbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Viney Coldiron (domestic servant, born in Kentucky, age 19), and James M. Coldiron (born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to son John.

On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), James H. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Disa (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 65), Vina C. Blanton (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Gilbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), James M. Coldiron (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Louisa Coldiron (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 53 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Dicy Ely Blanton is found living in the home of her daughter. James M. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #451, he's a farmer, born in August of 1843 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 37 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in August of 1843 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 56), George C. (son, born in December of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Minnie (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Elisabeth (daughter, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Samuel H. (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Dicy J. Salyer (daughter, widowed, not working, born in November of 1870 in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 29), Millard Salyer (grandson, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Berth Blanton (granddaughter, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dicy J. Blanton (mother-in-law, widowed, born in February of 1815 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 85).

    The children of JAMES BLANTON and DICY ELY are:

    1. PLEASANT BLANTON, b. 1834, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1855, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLARINDA SALYER.
    2. REBECCA BLANTON, b. 1836, Kentucky, d. December 16, 1855, Kentucky.
    3. LOUISA DICY BLANTON, b. September 27, 1838, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1919, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. NELSON MCCARTY.
    4. JOHN N. BLANTON, b. April 7, 1841, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. after 1910, m. DELILA BLAIR.
    5. SARAH BLANTON, b. August 1843, Harlan County, Kentucky, m. JAMES M. SALYER.
    6. WILLIAM BLANTON, b. 1846, Kentucky, m. JANE JONES, daughter of WILEY JONES and CHARLOTTE HENSLEY, 1869. She was b. 1850, Kentucky.
    7. JAMES M. BLANTON, b. 1849, Kentucky, d. July 16, 1856, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    8. LEVINA C. BLANTON, b. 1851, Kentucky, m. JESSE COLDIRON JR.
    9. JESSE W. BLANTON, b. March 26, 1854, Johnson County Kentucky, d. January 25, 1918, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH REED.
    10. MARY JANE BLANTON, b. April 23, 1857, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 10, 1929, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. JOSEPH F. SALYER.
    11. GILBERT BLANTON, b. August 20, 1859, Floyd County, Kentucky.






DELILA ANN BLAIR, daughter of MATILDA SPRADLIN and GEORGE WASHINGTON "WATT" BLAIR, was born October 7, 1841 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in October of 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOHN N. BLANTON, son of JAMES HENDERSON BLANTON and DICY LOUISA ELY, November 9, 1865 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born April 7, 1841 in Harlan County, Kentucky, and died after 1910.

Notes: On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), John Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he'd 29 years old. Also listed are Delila A. (born in Kentucky, age 28), Manford (born in Kentucky, age 3), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living next to John's parents).

On page 12 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), John N. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mantford (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to the Callahan Whitt family, whose daughter Sola will marry Manford.

On page 51 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), John N. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #442, he's a farmer, widowed, born in April of 1841 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Sarah Blanton (daughter, single, not working, born in August of 1869 in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 30), and Schofield Blanton (grandson, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), John Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Sarah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 41), Scofield Blanton (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Mart (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and May (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), John N. Blantion is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's retired, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 78 years old. Also listed are Sarah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 50), Schofield (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Mart (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and May (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of DELILA BLAIR and JOHN BLANTON are:

    1. MANFORD BLANTON, b. August 1866, Kentucky, d. October 11, 1947, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) SOLA JANE WHITT, m. (2) ESTALONA "LONA" JACKSON.
    2. AMANDA BLANTON, b. 1869, Kentucky.
    3. SARAH BLANTON, b. August 1869, Kentucky.
    4. LEWIS BLANTON, b. January 2, 1875, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DISA ALLIE MCCARTY.






LEVINA C. BLANTON, daughter of JAMES HENDERSON BLANTON and DICY LOUISA ELY, was born about 1851 in Kentucky. She married JESSE W. COLDIRON JR., son of JESSE W. COLDIRON and LEVINA BLANTON, February 8, 1868 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born about 1851 in Kentucky.

Notes: Neither Levina nor Jesse can be found in the census after 1880.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Jesse W. Coldiron married Levina Blanton on February 8, 1868 in Magoffin County at the home of James W. Blanton. The witnesses were William E. Blanton and Martin Salyer, and the minister was Wallis Bailey.

On page 83 of the 1860 census for Harlan County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), Jesse Coldiron Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #545, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Levina (born in Kentucky, age 50), Mary (domestic laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Versilla (domestic laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 17), George (born in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 3 of the 1870 census for District 7 (Calloway) in Harlan County, Kentucky (dated July 22, 1870), Jesse Coldiron is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Lavina (born in Kentucky, age 19), and James (born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living with Jesse's mother on one side and his brother George on the other.

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), Levina Blanton Coldiron is found living in the home of her parents. Henderson Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Dicy (wife, born in Kentucky, age 55), Jessee W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Gilbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Viney Coldiron (domestic servant, born in Kentucky, age 19), and James M. Coldiron (born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to son John.

On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), James H. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Disa (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 65), Vina C. Blanton (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Gilbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), James M. Coldiron (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Louisa Coldiron (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of LEVINA BLANTON and JESSE COLDIRON are:

    1. JAMES M. COLDIRON, b. December 1868, Kentucky, m. BERNADETTE CONNELLEY
    2. LOUISA COLDIRON, b. July 10, 1874, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1958, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN H. MCCARTY, son of DAVID JESSE MCCARTY, and SARAH ANN BLANTON.
      Notes: John and Louisa Coldiron McCarty's son, Hager, married Hazel Williams.






JOHN P. PACE was born about 1808 in Kentucky, and died before 1870. He married SARAH "SALLY" ELY, daughter of WILLIAM ELY JR. and REBECCA SAYLOR. She was born about 1812 in Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah Ely's parents names were found in an article written for the Magoffin County Historical Society by Todd Preston. The article can be found under Noah Conley's page.

On page 38 of the 1850 census for District 1 in Harlan County, Kentucky (dated August 13, 1850), John Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #261, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Sally (born in Kentucky, age 38), Matthew (born in Kentucky, age 14), Rebeca J. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Eliza (born in Kentucky, age 9), Emily (born in Kentucky, age 8), John J. C. (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Taylor (born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 52 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 9, 1860), John P. Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #360, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 49), John J. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Zachariah (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Disey A. (born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 25, 1870), Sarah Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #151, she's not working, born in Kentucky, and she's 57 years old. Also listed are Emiley C. (born in Kentucky, age 26), and Dicy A. (born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living close to son John.

On page 12 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Sarah Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #97, she's not working, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and she's 62 years old. Also listed are Disa A. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 25), and Genoa Pace (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of JOHN PACE and SALLY ELY are:

    1. MARY ANN PACE, b. November 16, 1830, Russell County, Virginia.
    2. MATTHEW C. PACE, b. May 12, 1835, Harlan County, Kentucky, December 8, 1908, buried in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH SALYER.
    3. REBECCA J. PACE, b. February 17, 1837, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. January 11, 1927, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILEY LITTERAL.
    4. ELIZA PACE, b. September 1841, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. after 1920, m. JAMES WESLEY LITTERAL.
    5. EMILY C. PACE, b. 1842, Kentucky.
    6. JOHN C. PACE, b. September 1844, Kentucky, d. 1905, Kentucky, m. NANCY JANE BAILEY.
    7. ZACHARIAH PACE, b. 1848, Kentucky.
    8. TAYLOR PACE, b. 1850, Kentucky.
      Notes: It's possible that Zachariah and Taylor are the same person. Taylor is 5 months old in 1850 and no Zachariah is listed. Zachariah is 12 in 1860 with no Taylor listed.
    9. DICY ANN PACE, b. December 6, 1855, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. after 1920, m. JACKSON TAYLOR BAILEY.






NEWCARIOUS "KALA" LITTERAL, daughter of WILEY LITTERAL and REBECCA JANE PACE, was born November 27, 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 5, 1947 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOHN RIGGS MEADE, son of ROBERT A. MEADE and CATHERINE LITTERAL, about 1898. He was born July 13, 1879 in Kentucky, died February 25, 1948 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When John Riggs Meade's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Niles, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Kala Meade (wife), and that he was born July 13, 1879. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to her obituary, Kala Litteral Meade, daughter of the late Wiley and Rebecca Pace Litteral and a lifelong resident of Oil Springs, died at her home on December 5, 1947, and was buried in the Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by "her invalid husband;" 6 daughters, Mrs. Jenny Lind Nickells (Kenova, West Virginia), Mrs. Mamie Blanton (Oil Springs), Mrs. Anna Webb (Oil Springs), Mrs. Fanny Belle Blanton (Oil Springs), Mrs. Marie Castle (Paintsville), and Mrs. Ruth Kirkly (Baltimore); 1 son, Frank Meade (Oil Springs); 3 brothers, Luther Litteral (Oil Springs), Luster Litteral (Oil Springs), and C. Litteral (Charleston, West Virginia); and 1 sister, Mrs. Rebecca Salyer (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Kala Litteral Meade died December 5, 1947 in Oil Springs from carcinoma of the stomach. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 27, 1877, her marital status as married, her husband as Riggs Meade, her parents as Wiley Litteral (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Pace (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Frank Meade of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, John Riggs Meade, son of Robert A. and Katherine Litteral Meade, was born July 13, 1979, died February 25, 1948 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, and was buried beside his wife in the Litteral Cemetery. He had been an invalid for the prior 30 years. His wife, Kala Litteral Meade, preceded him in death on December 5, 1947, and he was survived by Mrs. Jenny Lynn Nickell (Kenova, West Virginia), Mrs. Mamie Blanton, Mrs. Anna Webb, Mrs. Fanny Blanton, and Frank Meade (all of Oil Springs, Mrs. Mary Castle (Paintsville), and Mrs. Ruth Kirkly (Baltimore). He was also survived by a brother, Lindsey (Sitka, Johnson County). A complete list of his children was as follows; Mrs. Roy Nickell (Kenova, West Virginia), Mrs. Grover Blanton (Oil Springs), Mrs. Ozie Webb (Oil Springs), Mrs. Raymond Blanton (Oil Springs), Frank Meade (Oil Springs), Mrs. Cecil Kirkley (Baltimore, Maryland), Mrs. Herschel Castle (Paintsville), and Mrs. Malva Litteral (died in 1933).

According to his death certificate, John Riggs Meade died February 25, 1948 in Oil Springs from diabetes and nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 13, 1880, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Kala Meade, his parents as Robert Meade (b. Kentucky) and Katherine Litteral (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Frank Meade of Oil Springs, Kentucky. It also says that he was a retired farmer and had been an invalid for 30 years.

On page 14 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Robert A. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 33), Florence B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Cynthia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Laura E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and John R. (son, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), John Riggs Mead is listed as the household for house #418, he's a farmer, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Kalia (wife, born in November of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), Malvie (daughter, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months), and Frederick Mead (nephew, school teacher, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living next to Riggs' mother and close to several other family members.

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April [no date], 1910), J. R. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Kalia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 32), Malva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mamie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Catherine (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63), and Jack Mead (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), John R. Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Kala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mamie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Fanny B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), and Mrs. Katherine Meade (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 73).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Riggs Meade is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Kala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 53), Mamie (daughter, single, store clerk, born in Kentucky, age 24), Frank (son, married, laborer in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 22), Donnie Meade (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 21), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Fanny B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lester Litteral [Luster Litteral] (cousin, divorced, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 51).

    The children of KALA LITTERAL and RIGGS MEADE are:

    1. MALVA MEADE, b. August 6, 1899, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1932, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Litteral Cemetery, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM THOMAS LITTERAL.
    2. JENNY LYNN MEADE, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. ROY NICKELL.
    3. MAYME MAGALENE MEADE, b. March 28, 1905, Kentucky, d. February 14, 1991, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GROVER C. BLANTON.
    4. FRANK MEADE, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    5. ANNA MEADE, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. OZIE WEBB.
    6. MARIE MEADE, b. 1913, Kentucky, m. HERSCHEL CASTLE.
    7. RUTH MEADE, b. April 13, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CECIL KIRKLEY.
      Notes: Ruth Meade was probably the Ruth Meade who married Winfield Scott Price Jr., son of Amanda Rice and Winfield Scott Price.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Meade was born April 13, 1916 in Johnson County to Kalie Litteral.
    8. FANNY BELLE MEADE, b. April 1, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND BLANTON.






WILLIAM JACKSON CAUDILL, son of BENJAMIN CAUDILL and ABIGAIL PENNINGTON, was born about 1822 in Perry County, Kentucky, and died September 14, 1890 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married REBECCA HARRIS on February 5, 1846 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born about 1826 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died February 6, 1904 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: On page 54 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 5, 1850), William Caudle is listed as the head of the household for house #356, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 25), Lydia D. (born in Kentucky, age 2), Easter (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Sarah Harris (born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 124 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1860), Jackson Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #787, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 34), Lyddia D. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Esther (born in Kentucky, age 10), John A. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Wm. B. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Campbell (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sarah E. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 5 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1870), William J. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 45), John A. (born in Kentucky, age 18), Lyddia D. (not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Easter (born in Kentucky, age 19), Wm. B. (born in Kentucky, age 16), Campbel E. (born in Kentucky, age 14), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 12), Abagail (born in Kentucky, age 8), Maryan (male, born in Kentucky, age 6), Able (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Haydon (born in Kentucky, age 4). Able and Haydon are listed as twins.

On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1880), William J. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, age 56), Esther (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), Campbell E. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Abba J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Abel C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Haden T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Rebecca Caudill is found living in the home of her son. Hayden Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #381, he's a farmer, born in January of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married less than a year, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Della (wife, born in May of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, no children, age 18), Rebecca (mother, widowed, born in May of 1822 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 78), and William Fitzpatrick (adopted son, born in October of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of WILLIAM CAUDILL and REBECCA HARRIS are:

    1. LYDIA D. CAUDILL, b. 1848, Kentucky, d. 1896, m. HARVEY BURNS SPRADLIN.
    2. ESTHER CAUDILL, b. December 1849, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. GEORGE W. WILEY BLAIR.
    3. JOHN A. CAUDILL, b. November 11, 1851, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 10, 1919, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUISE ELLEN ADAMS.
    4. WILLIAM B. CAUDILL, b. 1854, Kentucky.
    5. CAMPBELL E. CAUDILL, b. April 7, 1856, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1933, Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EMILY J. BLAIR.
    6. SARAH ELIZABETH CAUDILL, b. 1858, Kentucky.
    7. ABAGAIL J. CAUDILL, b. May 5, 1861, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 4, 1930, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. JAMES GARFIELD BLAIR.
    8. MARION CAUDILL, b. 1864, Kentucky.
    9. ABLE C. CAUDILL, b. January 14, 1866, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1948, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, b. in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUISA E. RICE.
    10. HAYDEN T. CAUDILL, b. January 1866, Kentucky, m. DELLA (unknown last name), 1900. She was b. 1882, Kentucky.
      Notes: Able and Hayden Caudill were twins.






BENJAMIN CAUDILL was born about 1799 in North Carolina, and died February 27, 1850. He married ABIGAIL PENNINGTON, about 1820. She was born about 1803 in Virginia, and died about 1887 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Benjamin Caudill was reportedly the son of Stephen Caudill and Sarah Adams, and Abigail Pennington the daughter of William Pennington and Abigail Caudill.

On page 159 of the 1850 census for Morgan County, Kentucky (dated October 1, 1850), Abagail Cordell is listed as the head of the household for house #1053, she's not working, born in Virginia, and she's 46 years old. Also listed are Stephen (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 19), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 18), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 13), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 11), Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 9), Rachael (born in Kentucky, age 7), John (born in Kentucky, age 4), Rachael Cordell (not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Sarah Cordell (born in Kentucky, age 6), Benjamin Cordell (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Abagail (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 83 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1860), Abigail Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #568, she's a farmer, born in Virginia, and she's 56 years old. Also listed are Lydia (weaver, born in Kentucky, age 21), Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 19), Rachael (born in Kentucky, age 17), John (born in Kentucky, age 14), and Abigail (born in Kentucky, age 11). They are living next to Abigail's son, Abel. The younger Abigail was the daughter of Stephen Caudill who died in 1853.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 4 - Middle Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), Abigail Caudill is found living in the home of her son. John Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's age 34. Also listed are Lizzie F. (wife, born in Kentucky, age 30), Abigal (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 77), Ben L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Marry E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martha E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Robert B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and James Conley (boarder, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24).

    The children of BENJAMIN CAUDILL and ABIGAIL PENNINGTON are:

    1. WILLIAM JACKSON CAUDILL, b. 1822, Perry County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1890, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. REBECCA HARRIS.
    2. STEPHEN CAUDILL, b. 1823, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 1, 1853, m. RACHAEL GULLETT, March 20, 1843, Morgan County, Kentucky. She was b. 1823, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    3. EASTER CAUDILL, b. 1824, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. 1910, m. CAMPBELL MAY.
    4. ABEL CAUDILL, b. January 16, 1827, Perry County, Kentucky, d. September 29, 1905, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PHOEBE HITCHCOCK.
    5. SARAH CAUDILL, b. December 5, 1828, Kentucky, d. February 7, 1890, m. MASON REED.
    6. REBECCA CAUDILL, b. 1830, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM SMITH CONLEY.
    7. ELIZABETH CAUDILL, b. March 31, 1833, Kentucky, d. April 14, 1915, m. NOAH MAY, son of JAMES MAY and MARY ADAMS, January 12, 1851, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was b. December 1, 1831, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. 1864, Lexington, Kentucky.
    8. NANCY JANE CAUDILL, b. May 13, 1836, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. October 1, 1913, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ISAIAH CONLEY.
    9. MARY CAUDILL, b. May 1838, Kentucky, d. before 1910, m. BENJAMIN HAMMOND JR..
    10. LYDIA CAUDILL, b. 1839, Kentucky, m. GEORGE HELTON JR.
    11. BENJAMIN CAUDILL, b. 1841, Kentucky.
    12. RACHEL F. CAUDILL, b. February 1843, Kentucky, d. February 20, 1920, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RICHARD MENIFEE PRATER.
    13. JOHN REED CAUDILL, b. January 1846, Kentucky, d. September 1916, m. ELIZABETH F. CONLEY.






PHOEBE HITCHCOCK, daughter of JOHN HITCHCOCK JR. and MAHALA "MOLLY" FITZPATRICK, was born November 28, 1827 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died after 1910. She married ABEL CAUDILL, son of BENJAMIN CAUDILL and ABIGAIL PENNINGTON, October 28, 1846 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born January 16, 1827 in Perry County, Kentucky, and died September 29, 1905 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: On pages 98 & 99 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 28, 1850), Abel Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #617, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Phebe (born in Kentucky, age 22), Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 2), and John (born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 83 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1860), Able Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #569, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Pheba (born in Kentucky, age 31), Jessee (born in Kentucky, age 12), John (born in Kentucky, age 9), and Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 4 - Middle Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), Able Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a magistrate, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Febe (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), and James Sparks (servant, laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living next to son Ben.

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Abel Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's no longer working, born in January of 1827 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 53 years, and he's 73 years old. Also listed is Pheba (wife, born in November of 1827 in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, she's given birth to 3 children and 1 is still living, age 72). They are living next to son, Benjamin.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20 & 21, 1910), Phoebie Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #87, she's widowed, living off of her own income, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and 1 is still living, and she's 83 years old. Also listed is Jane Conley (sister, widowed, housekeeper for a private family, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Kentucky, age 65). They are either living in the same house or next to Phoebe's son, Benjamin.

    The children of PHOEBE HITCHCOCK and ABEL CAUDILL are:

    1. JESSE D. CAUDILL, b. September 7, 1847, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1890, m. ELIZABETH ELAM.
    2. JOHN CAUDILL, b. 1849, Kentucky, d. before 1900.
    3. BENJAMIN CAUDILL, b. September 1851, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. CAROLINE M. WHITT.






WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR, son of WALLACE B. BLAIR and MARGARET HITCHCOCK, was born October 5, 1857 in Kentucky, and died December 31, 1939 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) MARY "MOLLY" VANHOOSE, daughter of WILLIAM CLARK VANHOOSE and MINERVA LEE BARNHART, July 1, 1872 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1853 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died about 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) SARAH ANN BLAIR, daughter of JAMES HENRY C. BLAIR and NANCY J. CONLEY, December 31, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born October 4, 1872 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 25, 1955 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her obituary, Sarah Ann Blair (age 82), was a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek. She was born October 4, 1872 in Barnetts Creek, died July 25, 1955 at home, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Blair, 16 years prior. She was survived by 4 sons, Connie Blair (of Barnetts Creek), Dee Blair (Oil Springs), Dexter Blair (Leander), and Estill Blair (Washington County House, Ohio); 3 step-sons, Verner Blair (Leander), Ferman Blair (Barnetts Creek), and Crate Blair (Sciotoville, Ohio); 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Alamander Blair (Barnetts Creek); and 1 sister, Mrs. Crate Spradlin. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1880), William S. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26). They are living next to William's parents.

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William S. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in October of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in October of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Walter G. (son, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Proctor R. (son, born in August of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Virner (son, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Furman (son, born in December of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Craton (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Hellen (daughter, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Dee (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and May (daughter, born in September of 1900 in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living close to many Blair families.

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), William S. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 5 are still living, age 37), Walter G. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Furman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Crate (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Deal (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Cooney (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ruth H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Dexter (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month [hard to read]). They are living close to daughter Artelia.

On pages 14 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Wm. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Coonie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Hester (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dexter (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Eschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dee (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Madge (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), William S. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 57), Dee (son, widowed, works for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 32), Dexter (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Hester B. Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Violet E. Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Edna R. Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Martha A. Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to son Walter.

    The children of WILLIAM BLAIR and MOLLY VANHOOSE are:

    1. ARTELIA "TELIA" BLAIR, b. July 19, 1880, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 29, 1965, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALAMANDER BLAIR.
    2. WALTER G. BLAIR, b. July 26, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 1, 1937, Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FANNIE SPRADLIN.
    3. PROCTOR R. BLAIR, b. August 1884, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DORA CAUDILL.
    4. VERNER BLAIR, b. May 28, 1886, Kentucky, d. June 21, 1965, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) DORA C. BLANTON, m. (2) AMBA SUSAN DOTSON.
    5. FURMAN RICHARD BLAIR, b. December 19, 1888, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 6, 1962, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SHIRLEY V. LAMBERT.
    6. CRATON DAVIS "CRATE" BLAIR, b. May 10, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1974, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) FLORENCE MAY "FLORA" COLVIN, m. (2) LUCY ADAMS.
    7. HELEN BLAIR, b. March 1895, Kentucky.

    The children of WILLIAM BLAIR and SARAH BLAIR are:

    1. HANSEL DEE BLAIR, b. March 9, 1898, Kentucky, d. December 4, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MADGE BLANTON, m. (2) ESTA BLANTON.
    2. MAY BLAIR, b. September 1900, Kentucky.
    3. COONIE BLAIR, b. July 27, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 24, 1989, Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MYRTLE FAY "FAY" RICE.
    4. HESTER RUTH BLAIR, b. April 4, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 17, 1978, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT TECUMSAH PICKLESIMER.
    5. DEXTER BLAIR, b. April 12, 1908, Kentucky, d. December 19, 1980, m. BESSIE MAE HITCHCOCK, daughter ofGENERAL HITCHCOCK and MARY ANN FRAZIER.
    6. ESCHEL ROBERT BLAIR, b. April 6, 1910, Kentucky.

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






MINYARD M. LITTERAL, son of SARAH CONLEY and DANIEL LITTERAL, was born July 1, 1848 in Kentucky, died November 9, 1923 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY JANE ODLE, daughter of CHAUNCEY ODLE and MELINDA SOWARD, July 28, 1874 in Scioto County, Ohio. She was born June 27, 1847 in Scioto County, Ohio, died January 9, 1925 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Minyard Litteral died November 9, 1923 in Ashland from cancer of the stomach. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 1, 1848, his marital status as married, his father as Dan Litteral (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as unknown, and the informant as H. G. Litteral of Ashland.

According to her death certificate, Mary Jane Litteral died January 9, 1925 in Ashland from interstitial nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Ohio, her birth date as June 27, 1847, her marital status as widow, her father as Chauncy Odle (b. Ohio), her mother's maiden name as Soward (b. Ohio), and the informant as H. G. Litteral of Ashland, Kentucky.

On page 7 of the 1850 census for Nile Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated August 13, 1850), C. Odle is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in New York, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Malinda (born in New York, age 39), Jno [John] (born in New York, age 17), Jms (born in New York, age 9), W. H. (born in New York, age 7), M. J. (born in New York, age 5), Jemimea (born in New York, age 3), and Henry (born in New York, age 10 months). They are living next to Chauncey's father, Ransom, who's 71 years old and born in New York. Living with Ransom is 32-year-old Benaja. Chauncey's mother was reportedly Lydia R. Barlow, who was born about 1790 in New Hampshire or Vermont. She's not found in this census but she is in the 1860 census.

On page 24 of the 1860 census for Nile Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated August 2, 1860), Chauncy Odle is listed as the head of the household for house #1180, he's a tan bark pealer, born in New York, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Melinda (born in New York, age 51), James (born in New York, age 18), William (born in New York, age 17), Mary (born in New York, age 14), Gemima (born in New York, age 12), Harvey (born in New York, age 10), Rachel (born in New York, age 8), Thos (born in New York, age 6), Lydia (born in New York, age 76), and Benjamin (farmer, born in New York, age 47).

On pages 32 & 33 of the 1870 census for Nile Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 22, 1870), Chauncey Odle is listed as the head of the household for house #243, he's a farm laborer, born in New York, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Melinda (born in Ohio, age 60), William (farm laborer, born in Ohio, age 26), Mary J. (not working, born in Ohio, age 24), Jemima (not working, born in Ohio, age 22), Harvey (born in Ohio, age 20), Rachael (born in Ohio, age 18), and Thomas (born in Ohio, age 16).

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 168 (Nile) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 4, 1880), Manyard Littrel is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 30), John A. (son, born in Ohio, age 6), William H. (son, born in Ohio, age 4), Maniard (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and (not named) (daughter, born in April of 1880 in Ohio, age 1 month). They are living next to Mary's brother, James.

On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Minyard Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #424, he's a farmer, born in May of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in June of 1843 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 56), Miniard (son, single, farm laborer, born in September of 1877 in Ohio, age 22), Telia (daughter, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Rachel (daughter, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), and Harvey (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Minyard Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 65), Minard (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 32), Rachel (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Harvy (son, born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 12 & 13, 1920), Miniard Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 73), Julia Hackworth (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Bert Hackworth (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14). The Hackworth children are the children of Minnie Collinsworth, son William's wife, and her 2nd husband, Greenville Hackworth.

    The children of MINYARD LITTERAL and MARY ODLE are:

    1. JOHN A. LITTERAL, b. March 14, 1874, Nile, Scioto County, Ohio.
    2. WILLIAM H. LITTERAL, b. 1876, Ohio, d. before 1900, m. MINNIE COLLINSWORTH.
    3. MINIARD LITTERAL, b. September 1877, Ohio.
      Notes: Miniard Litteral's full first name has been reported to be Lloyd Miniard Litteral.
    4. MALINDA JANE LITTERAL, b. May 21, 1880, Ohio, d. September 28, 1950, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. AMOS LITTERAL.
    5. TELIA LITTERAL, b. October 1884, Kentucky, m. MILLARD BLANTON.
    6. RACHEL LITTERAL, b. January 1888, Kentucky.
    7. HARVEY GEORGE LITTERAL, b. April 5, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 15, 1929, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) PEARL BLANTON, m. (2) CORA (unknown last name).






WALTER G. BLAIR, son of WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR and MARY "MOLLY" VANHOOSE, was born July 26, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 1, 1937 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married FANNIE SPRADLIN, daughter of JAMES WINFIELD SPRADLIN and MARY JANE SELVAGE, about 1924. She was born July 29, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 3, 1979 in Grove City, Franklin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio. Fannie Spradlin married (2) CHARLES H. WILLIAMS, son of BERTHA "BERTIE" WILLIAMS and THEODORE WILLIAMS, before 1940. He was born February 16, 1900 in Kentucky, died September 26, 1973 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Fanny Spradlin was born July 29, 1904 to Winfield Spradlin and Mary J. Selvage.

When Charles H. Williams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a laborer working for B. B. Fannin Stove Company [hard to read] in Leander, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Theadore Williams of Kenwood, Johnson County, and that he was born February 16, 1900. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, of slender build, and he had dark blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Walter Blair died February 1, 1937 in Asa from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as July of 1882, his marital status as married, his wife as Fannie Spradlin, his occupation as farmer, his parents as W. S. Blair and Mollie VanHoose (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Verner Blair of Asa, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Fannie Spradlin Williams, daughter of Winfield and Mary Selvage Spradlin, was born July 29, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 3, 1979 in Monterey Nursing Home in Grove City, Ohio, and is buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles (1973), and a son James. Surviving are 3 sons, Winford Blair (Lemesa [La Mesa], California), Chester Blair (Springfield, Ohio), and Eldon "Chuck" Williams (Mt. Sterling); 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Bates (Enon, Ohio), Mrs. Mary Alice Jones (Cleveland, Ohio), and Mrs. Gerald (Nancy) Remy Jr. (Mt. Sterling); 2 brothers, Thurman Spradlin (Derby, Ohio) and Vernal Spradlin (Springfield, Ohio); 4 sisters, Mrs. Walter (Josephine) Horn (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Dewey (Dorothy) Adams (Paintsville), Mrs. Everett (Dessie) Horne (Paintsville), and Mrs. Bernard (Daisy) Shield (Lexington, Indiana).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Fannie Williams was born July 29, 1904, and died in November of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Fannie Williams was born about 1904 in Kentucky, and died November 3, 1979 in a long-term care facility in Grove City, Franklin County, at the age of 75. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Charles H. Williams (age 73), son of the late Theadore [sic] and Bertie Williams, was a resident of Orient, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born February 16, 1900, died September 26, 1973 in a Columbus, Ohio, hospital, and was buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. He was survived by his wife, Fannie Spradlin Williams; 1 son, Charles Williams (of Columbus); 1 daughter, Mrs. Nancy Remy (Mt. Sterling); 2 step-sons, Chester Blair (Enon, Ohio) and Winford Blair (San Diego, California); 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Jean Bates (Enon), Mrs. Alta Mae Wheeler (Ashland), and Mrs. Alice Jones (Dayton, Ohio), 2 brothers, Ben Williams (Ashland) and Chester Williams (Oil Springs, Kentucky); 4 sisters, Mrs. Virginia Patrick (Ashland), Mrs. Josie Williams (Oil Springs), Mrs. Norsie Stapleton, and Mrs. Vencil Blair; 5 grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Williams was born February 16, 1900, and died in September of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Derby, Pickaway County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Charles H. Williams was born about 1900, and died September 26, 1973 in Doctors Hospital-West in Franklin County at the age of 73. He was married and living in Pickaway County at the time of his death.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Walter G. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 41, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Fanny (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 25), Winfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Chester B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to Walter's father and step-mother.

On page 45 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Charlie Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #395, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, was living in Morgan County, Ohio, in 1935, 8th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Fanny (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 35), Winford Blair (step-son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Emogene Blair (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Chester (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mary A. (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of WALTER BLAIR and FANNIE SPRADLIN are:

    1. WINFORD BLAIR, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    2. SHIRLEY EMOGENE BLAIR, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT BATES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sherlie E. Blair was born in Johnson County to Fannie Spradlin.
    3. CHESTER B. BLAIR, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chester B. Blair was born in Johnson County to Fannie Spradlin.
    4. MARY ALICE BLAIR, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JONES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary A. Blair was born in Johnson County to Fanny Spradlin.

    The children of FANNIE SPRADLIN and CHARLIE WILLIAMS are:

    1. JAMES WILLIAMS.
    2. NANCY DELORES WILLIAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GERALD REMY JR., son of GERALD REMY and (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nancy Delores Williams was born in Johnson County to Fannie F. Spradlin.
    3. CHARLES ELDON "CHUCK" WILLIAMS.






JOSIE CAUDILL, daughter of LOUISA E. RICE and ABLE C. CAUDILL, was born October 20, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 11, 1981 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ELBERT H. REED, son of GEORGE W. REED and IDA LOU WILLIAMS, about 1918. He was born February 3, 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 6, 1980 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson 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.

When Elbert Reed's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, in Manila, Kentucky, that his father was born in Manila, that his closest relative was Josie Reed of Manila, and that he was born February 3, 1896 in Manilla. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to her obituary, Josie Caudill Reed (age 84), daughter of Able and Louise Rice Caudill, was a resident of Oil Springs at the time of her death. She was born October 20, 1896 in Johnson County, died May 11, 1981 in Louisa Community Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert H. Reed, on March 6, 1980. She was survived by 1 brother, James Caudill (of Stanton). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Josie Reed was born December 20, 1895, and died in May of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Josie Reed died May 11, 1981 in Lawrence County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Elbert Reed (age 83), son of George and Ida Williams Reed, was a retired farmer, a bus driver for the Johnson County school system, and a resident of Oil Springs at the time of his death. He was born February 3, 1897 in Johnson County, died March 6, 1980 in Salyersville Health Care Center after an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Josie Caudill Reed; and 4 sisters, Geneva Conley (of Oil Springs), Edith Helton (Oil Springs), June Phillips (Pickerington, Ohio), and Lena Davis (Dema, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elbert Reed was born February 3, 1897, and died in March of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elbert H. Reed died March 6, 1980 in Magoffin County at the age of 83. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Elbert Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24). They are living next to Elbert's parents.

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Elbert Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 34), and Viola Caudill (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10). They are living close to Elbert's family.

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Elbert Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a salesman in a filling station, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed is Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 44).






ARTELIA "TELIA" BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR and MARY "MOLLY" VANHOOSE, was born July 19, 1880 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 29, 1965 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ALAMANDER BLAIR, son of SAMUEL RUSSELL BLAIR and MIRANDA LEMASTER, in 1896. He was born June 10, 1874 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 4, 1964 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her obituary, Arteliia Blair Blair (age 84), daughter of William and Molly VanHoose Blair, was born July 19, 1880 in Barnetts Creek, lived her entire life in Barnetts Creek, died May 29, 1965 in River View Rest Home in Ashland, and was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alamander Blair, on November 4, 1964. She was survived by 3 sons, Prater Blair (of Huntington, West Virginia), Gay Blair (Oil Springs) [the 3rd son isn't listed); 2 daughters, Mrs. Conroy Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Mrs. Son Horn (Staffordsville); 6 brothers, Verner Blair (Leander), Crate Blair (Sciotoville, Ohio), Dee Blair (Oil Springs), Connie Blair (Barnetts Creek), Dexter Blair (Leander), and Eshel Blair (Washington Court House, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Hester Picklesimer; 23 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Alamander Blair (age 90), son of the late Samuel and Meranda Lemaster Blair and a retired farmer, was born June 10, 1874 in Barnetts Creek, lived his entire life in Barnetts Creek, died November 4, 1964 in Belefonte Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Blair Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Artelia Blair, whom he married in 1896; 3 sons, Elder Prater Blair (of Huntington, West Virginia), Gay Blair (London, Kentucky), and Wayne Blair (Oil Springs); 2 daughters, Mrs. Conroy Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Mrs. Son Horn (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Mrs. Lula Salyer (Barnetts Creek); 23 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Alamander Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Artelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 27), Dosia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ora L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Shella B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Etta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), William P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Samuel T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living close to Artelia's father and step-mother.

    The children of TELIA BLAIR and ALAMANDER BLAIR are:

    1. DOSHIA M. BLAIR, b. 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CONROY TRIMBLE, son of JOSEPH HARMON TRIMBLE and FLORENCE IDA PICKLESIMER.
    2. ORA L. BLAIR, b. 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    3. SHELLA B. BLAIR, b. April 7, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    4. ETTA M. BLAIR, b. July 24, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    5. WILLIAM PRATER BLAIR, b. July 22, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    6. SAMUEL TOLLIE BLAIR, b. 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    7. HALLACK BLAIR, b. February 15, 1912, Kentucky.
    8. GAY BLAIR, b. 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    9. WAYNE BLAIR, b. 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.







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