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JAMES FARMER "FARMER" RICE, son of NANCY CATHERINE SALYER and JAMES RICE, was born December 25, 1878 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 11, 1938 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William W. Long Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LOUELLA LONG, daughter of SARAH ELIZABETH COLVIN and WILLIAM WASHINGTON LONG, July 11, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in June of 1881 in Kentucky, died January 28, 1942 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William W. Long Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 191 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to their marriage certificate, Farmer Rice (farmer, resident of Johnson County, b. Magoffin County, parents b. Johnson County, 1st marriage, age 22) married Luella Long (resident of Johnson County, b. Johnson County, father b. Virginia, mother b. Johnson County, 1st marriage, age 20) on July 11, 1901.

When Farmer Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 19, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ballot, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Louela Rice of Ballot, and that he was born December 25, 1878 [looks like it says 1870]. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Farmer Rice lived from December 25, 1878 to January 3, 1938, and was buried in William W. Long Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Louella Long Rice lived from 1881 to January 28, 1942, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to his obituary, Farmer Rice (age 59), son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Rice, was born and reared in Oil Springs, died June 11, 1938 in Oil Springs a week after suffering a stroke, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Louella Long Rice; 2 sons, James Rice (of Oil Springs and Elva Rice (Oil Springs); 2 daughters, Mrs. Dord Spradlin (Starrett, West Virginia) and Juanita Rice (at home); 3 brothers, Green Rice (Oil Springs), Sherman Rice (Oil Springs), and John Rice (Oil Springs); and 4 sisters, Mrs. Simon Picklesimer (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Winnie Price (Oil Springs), Mrs. Luther Litteral (Oil Springs), and Mrs. Addie Collins (Omaha, Nebraska). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Louella Long Rice (age "about sixty), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Long, died at home in Oil Springs on January 28, 1942 following a short illness from asthma and complications, and was buried in Oil Springs Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Farmer Rice. She was survived by a number of children and brothers and sisters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Farmer Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Louella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Elva (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Bethell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), Farmer Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Louella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Elvie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Paris (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Farmer Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Lou Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 48), Paris (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Waunetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dord Spradlin (son-in-law, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 26), Bethel Spradlin (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 25), Jewell Spradlin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Robert Spradlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mable Spradlin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ruie Spradlin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

    The children of FARMER RICE and LOUELLA LONG are:

    1. ELVA RICE, b. 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 22, 1938, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DIXIE CRACE.
    2. BETHEL RICE, b. February 27, 1906, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1965, Madison, Boone County West Virginia, buried in Pecks Mill, Boone County, West Virginia, m. DORD SPRADLING.
    3. PARIS RICE, b. January 22, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 26, 1974, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAXIE LITTERAL, daughter of PEARL BLANTON and HARVEY GEORGE LITTERAL.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Paris Rice (age 62), son of the late Farmer and Louella Long Rice, was employed as a pipe fitter and a resident of Falcon in Magoffin County at the time of his death. He was born January 22, 1912 in Johnson County, died November 26, 1974 in an Ashland hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Maxie Litteral Rice; and 1 sister, Juanita Withey (of Delta, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. JAMES RICE, b. 1918, Kentucky, m. ALLENE CULBERTSON.
    5. JUANITA RICE, b. 1921, Kentucky, m. FRED WHITLEY.






DIXIE CRACE, daughter of WILSON L. CRACE and RACHEL E. ARMS, was born July 6, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 18, 1976 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) ELVA RICE, son of JAMES FARMER "FARMER" RICE and LOUELLA LONG, about 1925. He was born July 15, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 22, 1938 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. Dixie Crace married (2) WILLIAM E. GRIFFITH.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 191 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones shows that Dixie Rice Griffith lived from July 6, 1906 to June 18, 1976, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Elva Rice lived from July 15, 1902 to June 22, 1938, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Dixie Crace Griffith (age 69), daughter of William and Rachel Arms Crace, was born July 6, 1906 in Johnson County, died June 18, 1976 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Griffith. She was survived by 1 son, Michael Leon Griffith (of Ashland); 2 step-sons, Edgar Griffith (Oil Springs) and Wade Griffith (St. Paris, Ohio); 2 daughters, Ruth Griffith (Ashland) and Judy Meade (Oil Springs); 1 foster daughter, Lathana Grim (Flat Gap); 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and 25 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, Dixie Griffith was born July 6, 1904, and died in June of 1976. 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, Dixie Griffith died June 18, 1976 in Johnson County at the age of 69.

According to his death certificate, Elva Rice died June 22, 1938 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from an embolism due to the amputation of his right leg. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 35, his wife as Dixie Crace, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Farmer Rice (b. Oil Springs) and Lou Long (b. Johnson County), the informant as Dixie Crace os Oil Springs, Kentucky, and the burial place as Oil Springs.

According to his obituary, Elva Rice (age 35), son of Farmer and Louella Rice, died at his home in Oil Springs on June 22, 1938, 11 days after his father died, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his mother; his widow, Mrs. Dixie Rice; 1 son, Elva Rice Jr.; 1 daughter, Ruth Rice; 2 brothers, Paris Rice (of Falcon, Kentucky) and James Rice (Wheelersburg, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Dord Spradlin (Starrett, West Virginia) and Juanita Rice (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elva Rice died June 22, 1938 in Johnson County at the age of 35. He was living in Oil Springs at the time of his death.

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Wilson L. Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Rachel E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 61), Crosford Rice (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, first married at 32, age 34), Dorothy Rice (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 20), Le Roy Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), Elva Rice (head of family #45, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 28), Dixie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Elva Rice Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Edna R. Rice (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of DIXIE CRACE and ELVA RICE are:

    1. ELVA RICE JR., b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSA PEARL BROWN.
    2. EDNA RUTH RICE, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HAROLD GRIFFITH.

    The children of DIXIE CRACE and WILLIAM E. GRIFFITH are:

    1. MICHAEL LEON GRIFFITH, b. January 5, 1946, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 31, 2014, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGARET YATES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Michel L. Griffith was born January 5, 1946 in Johnson County to Dixie Crace.
      According to his obituary, Michael L. Griffith (age 68), son of the late William and Dixie Crace Rice Griffith, was a retired welder and mechanic, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was born January 5, 1946 in Johnson County, died January 31, 2014 in Lexington, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Michelle Griffith; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Yates Griffith; 1 daughter, Sheila L. Griffith (of Lexington); 1 brother, Wade Griffith (St. Paris, Ohio); 2 sisters, Edna Smith (West Liberty) and Judy Meade (Oil Springs); and 1 grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. JUDITH A. GRIFFITH, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MEADE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Judith A. Griffith was born in Johnson County to Dixie Grace.






BETHEL RICE, daughter of JAMES FARMER "FARMER" RICE and LOUELLA LONG, was born February 27, 1906 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 6, 1965 in Madison, Boone County West Virginia, and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pecks Mill, Boone County, West Virginia. She married DORD SPRADLING, son of ELLIOTT SPRADLIN and RACHEL EMALINE BAYES about 1921. He was born in 1903 in Kentucky, died January 29, 1971 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pecks Mill, Boone County, West Virginia.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 191 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, there was an unnamed child born June 1, 1903 in Johnson County to Elliott Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Emma Bayes (b. Johnson County). This could have been Dord.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Bethel Spradling lived from 1906 to 1965, and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Peck Mills, Logan County, West Virginia, and that Dord Spradling lived from 1903 to 1971, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Bethel Rice Spradling, daughter of Farmer Rice and Luella Long, was born February 27, 1906 in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, died November 6, 1965 in Madison, Boone County, and was buried November 8, 1965 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dord Spradling died January 29, 1971 in Magoffin County at the age of 67.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Farmer Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Lou Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 48), Paris (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Waunetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dord Spradlin (son-in-law, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 26), Bethel Spradlin (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 25), Jewell Spradlin (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Robert Spradlin (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Mable Spradlin (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ruie Spradlin (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 23-17 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 6, 1940), Dord Spradlin is listed as the head of the houeshold for house #14, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Logan County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Bethel (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Bob (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mable (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Ruie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of BETHEL RICE and DORD SPRADLING are:

    1. JEWELL SPRADLING, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    2. ROBERT SPRADLING, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Bethel Rice.
    3. MABLE I. SPRADLING, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mable I. Spradlin was born in Magoffin County to Bethel Rice.
    4. RUIE SPRADLING, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruie Spradlin was born in Magoffin County to Bethel Rice.
    5. PATTY A. SPRADLING, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patty A. Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Bethel Rice.
    6. RICHARD LEE SPRADLING, b. April 1, 1945, West Virginia, d. September 27, 1958, Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, buried in Pecks Mill, Logan County, West Virginia.
      Notes: According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Richard Lee Spradling, son of Dord and Bethel Rice Spradling, was born April 1, 1945 in West Virginia, died September 27, 1958 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pecks Mill, West Virginia. He was living in Stirrat in Logan County at the time of his death.






JAMES RICE, son of JAMES FARMER "FARMER" RICE and LOUELLA LONG, was born in 1918 in Kentucky. He married ALLENE CULBERTSON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 191 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of JIM RICE and ALLENE CULBERTSON are:

    1. KAYE RICE, m. NATHAN ROBERTSON.
    2. JERRY RICE, m. CARROL ANN KELLEY.






JUANITA RICE, daughter of JAMES FARMER "FARMER" RICE and LOUELLA LONG, was born about 1921 in Kentucky. She married FRED WHITLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 192 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of JUANITA RICE and FRED WHITLEY is:

    1. FRANCIS WHITLEY.






DONA LITTERAL, son of MARY RICE and MARTIN LUTHER "LUTHER" LITTERAL, was born March 3, 1898 in Kentucky. He married DELILAH RISNER, daughter of GREENWADE "GREEN" RISNER and DORA HICKS, about 1916. She was born in February of 1896 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 192 & 548 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. On page 548 it says that Dona Litteral was born in 1898, and married Delilah Risner, daughter of Green Risner.

Delilah Risner was the sister of Arizona Risner.

When Dona Litteral's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Oil Springs, Magoffin County [Oil Springs is in Magoffin County], Kentucky, that his closest relative was Deliah Litteral of Oil Springs, and that he was born March 3, 1898. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and light-colored hair.

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 31 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 1900), Green Risner is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in February of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 25), Julia (daughter, born in July of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Ernest (son, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Delila (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Eliza Hicks (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in May of 1865 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 65), and Joseph Hicks (brother-in-law, single, teacher, born in November of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 52 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Green Risener is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 35), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Delila (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Zona (son [sic], born in Kentucky, age 9), and Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 12-13, 1920), Dona Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Dellah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Martle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to Dona's parents.

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Dona Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Delilah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 31), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Luther Green (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Jewell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lela (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of DONA LITTERAL and DELILAH RISNER are:

    1. MYRTLE LITTERAL, b. August 18, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. KEN MUSBACH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Murtel Litteral was born August 18, 1917 in Magoffin County to Aelila Risner.
    2. THELMA LITTERAL, b. 1919, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM POWERS.
    3. LUTHER GREEN LITTERAL, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther G. Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Delilah Risner.
    4. CHESTER LITTERAL, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chester Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Delia Risner.
    5. JEWELL LITTERAL, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jewell Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Della Risner.
    6. LELA LITTERAL, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    7. WILEY W. LITTERAL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wiley W. Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Delilah Risner.
    8. ROY LITTERAL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Delia Risner.
    9. SAM LITTERAL, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sam Litteral was born in Johnson County to Delilah Risrier.






VIRGIL LITTERAL, son of MARY RICE and MARTIN LUTHER "LUTHER" LITTERAL, was born September 1, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 13, 1940 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ALKA PRATER, daughter of JOHN J. PRATER and SARAH EMALENE PACE, about 1921. She was born about 1905 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 192 & 549 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Virgil Litteral's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Luther Litteral in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative as Luther Litteral, and that he was born September 4, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Virgil Litteral lived from September 4, 1900 to September 13, 1940, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Virgil Literal died August 13, 1940 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from undetermined causes. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as September 1, 1899, his marital status as married, his wife as Alka Prater, his occupation as something in the oil industry, his parents as Luther Literal (b. Magoffin County) and Mary Rice (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Luther Literal of Oil Springs, and the burial place as Oil Springs.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virgie Literal died August 13, 1940 in Johnson County at the age of 40.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was an Alka Litteral who was born May 30, 1905, and died in April of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1952-54 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio.

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 92-19 (Bartlett) in Ohio County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Virgil Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a driller in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Alkie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 25), Winnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Theda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Avonell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Kitty B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and James O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 30-36 in Daviess County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Virgil Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's an oil well driller, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 34), Winnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Theda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Avanell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Kitty B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jim E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Phyllis J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Paul D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Bobby J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and James C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

    The children of VIRGIL LITTERAL and ALKA PRATER are:

    1. WINNIE LITTERAL, b. 1922, Kentucky.
    2. THEDA M. LITTERAL, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Theda M. Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Alka Prater.
    3. AVONELL LITTERAL, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    4. KITTIE BELL LITTERAL, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kitty B. Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Alka Prater.
    5. BETTY JO LITTERAL, b. 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bettie J. Litteral was born in Magoffin County to Alka Prater.
    6. JAMES CARL LITTERAL, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jim Litteral was born in Ohio County to Alka Prader.
    7. PHYLLIS J. LITTERAL, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    8. PAUL DEAN LITTERAL, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    9. BOBBY DEAN LITTERAL, b. 1937, Kentucky.
    10. LUCKY JIM LITTERAL, b. 1938, Kentucky.
    11. GLORIA ANN LITTERAL.






RACHEL F. CAUDILL, daughter of BENJAMIN CAUDILL and ABIGAIL PENNINGTON, was born in February of 1843 in Kentucky, and died February 20, 1920 in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married RICHARD MENIFEE PRATER, son of ELIJAH PRATER and JANE PATRICK, September 30, 1861 in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born March 10, 1837 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died July 31, 1910 in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Richard Prater's parents both reportedly died about 1839.

On pages 99 & 100 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 29, 1850), Richard Prater is found living in the home of a Power [Powers] family. Holloway Power is listed as the head of the household for house #623, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Clarinda (born in Kentucky, age 30), Sarah J. (born in Kentucky, age 12), John (born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 8), Henry C. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Thomas J. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Emily (born in Kentucky, age 2), James L. (born in Kentucky, age 9 months), Richard M. Prater (born in Kentucky, age 14), and Caroline Prater (born in Kentucky, age 13). They are living next to Richard's uncle, John Prater, and his family.

On page 85 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1860), Menifee Prater is found living in the home of an Adams family. William Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #381, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 35), Lucinda (cook, born in Kentucky, age 28), Smith (merchant, born in Kentucky, age 22), Hosy N. (male, born in Kentucky, age 5), Green (born in Kentucky, age 3), Sarah E. (born in Kentucky, age 6 months), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 1 month), James Prater (born in Kentucky, age 6), Fleming May (clerk, born in Kentucky, age 22), Lewis Conley (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 18), Menifee Prater (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Elias Prickett [Elias Columbus] (farmer, born in Ohio, age 47).

On page 4 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 12, 1870), R. M. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Kentucky, age 25), Elijah H. (born in Kentucky, age 9), William M. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 4), John J. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Emily (born in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to a Thomas Power and his family. Thomas is probably from the family that Richard lived with in 1850.

On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Richard M. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Elijah H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), William M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), John J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Benjamin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 56 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Richard M. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #481, he's a farmer, born in March of 1837 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 38 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Rachel F. (wife, born in February of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 56), Frank (son, single, farm laborer, born in July of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), and Loudena (daughter, born in December of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Richard M. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 49 years, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 65), Frank (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 months, age 33), Maggie (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Ethel Pace (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Lucy Pace (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7). They are living close to son Elijah and other Prater family members. Ethel and Lucy Pace are the daughters of Nancy Prater and Proctor Pace, who can't be found after the 1900 census.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Rachel Prater is found widowed and living in the home of her son. Frank Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lucy Prater (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Rachel Prater (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 75). They are living next to another of Rachel's sons, William.

    The children of RACHEL CAUDILL and MENIFEE PRATER are:

    1. ELIJAH H. PRATER, b. December 1860, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) CYNTHIA LITTERAL, m. (2) MARY A. PACE.
    2. WILLIAM M. PRATER, b. March 8, 1864, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1923, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MAHALA CATHERINE "CAT" CONLEY.
    3. MARY A. PRATER, b. 1866, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PATRICK.
      Notes: In her sister Amanda's obituary, Mary's name is listed as Mary Patrick.
    4. JOHN J. PRATER, b. November 1868, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1843, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SARAH EMALINE PACE.
    5. AMANDA EMILY PRATER, b. May 27, 1870, Mash Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 27, 1969, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES FLEMING RICE.
    6. ELIZABETH PRATER, b. 1874, Kentucky.
    7. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PRATER, b. July 25, 1876, Kentucky, d. April 10, 1948, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MAGGIE CONLEY.
    8. NANCY PRATER, b. October 1879, Kentucky, m. PROCTOR PACE, son of JOHN C. PACE and NANCY JANE BAILEY, 1897. He was b. February 1877, Kentucky.
    9. LOUDENA PRATER, b. December 1881, Kentucky, d. 1960, m. HENRY H. LEMASTER.






JOHN C. PACE, son of JOHN P. PACE and SARAH "SALLY" ELY, was born in September of 1844 in Kentucky, and died about 1905 in Kentucky. He married NANCY JANE BAILEY, daughter of WALLACE W. BAILEY and MARY "POLLY" PATRICK, July 12, 1865 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in May of 1844.

Notes: Nancy Bailey was the sister of John Quincy Adams Bailey, Alexander Bailey, Enoch M. Bailey, and Narcissus Bailey, 2nd wife of Gilbert Adams.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John C. Pace married Nancy Jane Bailey on July 12, 1865 in Magoffin County at the home of John Howe. The witnesses were Wallis Bailey and John Howe, and the minister was H. Lockell.

On page 100 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 29, 1850), Walis Bailey is listed as the head of the household for house #624, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Virginia, age 42), Allen C. (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 23), John Q. (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Melisa [Melissa] (born in Kentucky, age 17), William P. (born in Kentucky, age 19), Lewis P. (born in Kentucky, age 15), James F. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Narcisa P. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Wallis Jr. [Wallace Jr.] (born in Kentucky, age 9), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Alexander L. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Enoch M. (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Wiley Adams (not working, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 22 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 25, 1870), John Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 25), Amanda J. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to John's mother.

On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 1 - Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3 & 4, 1880), John C. Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, age 36), Mandy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Marry A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarry E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Monroe (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Wallis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lieu (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to John's brother Mathew.

On page 58 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), John C. Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #497, he's a farmer, born in September of 1844 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in May of 1844 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 56), Harmon F. (son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Nannie (daughter, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), and Stella (daughter, born in August of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13).

    The children of JOHN PACE and NANCY BAILEY are:

    1. AMANDA J. PACE, b. June 1866, Kentucky, m. JAMES FRANK MAY, son of JAMES LEWIS MAY and LOUISA A. PATRICK, August 23, 1883. He was b. July 20, 1861, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1936, Kentucky.
      Notes: James Frank May was the brother of Samuel David May and Mary May.
    2. MARY A. PACE, b. June 1868, Kentucky, m. ELIJAH H. PRATER.
    3. SARAH EMALINE PACE, b. July 1870, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 1941, Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOHN J. PRATER.
    4. JANE PACE, b. 1872, Kentucky.
    5. TAYLOR PACE, b. 1873, Kentucky.
    6. ALEXANDER MONROE PACE, b. October 11, 1874, Kentucky, d. March 9, 1940, Riverside, Riverside County, California, m. (1) CARRIE A. FAIRCHILD, m. (2) LOUELLA MAY BAZE.
    7. PROCTOR PACE, b. February 1877, Kentucky, m. NANCY PRATER, daughter of RICHARD MENIFEE PRATER and RACHEL F. CAUDILL, 1897. She was b. October 1879, Kentucky.
    8. WALLACE PACE, b. 1877, Kentucky.
    9. LOU PACE, b. 1879, Kentucky.
    10. HARMON F. PACE, b. January 1882, Kentucky, m. LOUISE HELTON.
    11. NANNIE PACE, b. September 1884, Kentucky.
    12. STELLA PACE, b. August 1886, Kentucky, d. before 1910, m. JOHN T. POWERS.






GEORGE BLAIR was born about 1789 in Lee County, Virginia, and died March 11, 1873 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY FAIRCHILD, daughter of ABIUD FAIRCHILD and REBECCA JACKSON, before 1813 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born about 1789 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and died August 16, 1868, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found starting on page 134 of the book "The Founding of Harman's Station" by William Elsey Connelley. In that book it says:

     "There is no more honorable or distinguished family in America than the Blair Family. It was founded in America by two brothers, Rev. Samuel Blair and Rev. John Blair. They were eminent Presbyterian ministers, and the founders of Fagg's Manor school which was the beginning of Princeton University. Samuel was pastor of the Old Sough Church, Boston, for some years.
     "Some of the distinguished descendants of these pioneer brothers are mentioned here:
     "Montgomery Blair.
     "Francis Preston Blair, Junior, the first Attorney-General of New Mexico, Brigadier-General of Union troops in the Civil War, and United States Senator from Missouri; his statue stands in the Hall of Fame, Washington, beside that of Benton.
     "John I. Blair, the railroad builder and millionaire, of New Jersey.
     "Henry W. Blair, late United States Senator from New Hampshire. In discussing the family and its descendants with me in May, 1910, he told me that his sister had spent much time studying the early historn and origin of the Blair family. She found that a colony went from an ancient town in France called Belaire and settled in Scotland. The colonists were known there by the name of the town from which they had migrated; they were absorbed by the Scotch and the name of their ancient habitat given them as a family name - Belaire - and finally Blair. There are other origins of the family name given, but this has historic support and also probability, and it must be admitted as the most reasonable.
     "Descendants of these brothers settled in Southwestern Virginia, and from these descended James Blair, the first Attorney General of Kentucky, and whose son, Francis Preston Blair, Senior, was editor of the Washington Globe and political advisor of President Andrew Jackson. George Blair came of this family, and was born in Lee County, Virginia. He and his brother Noble moved to Kentucky when young men, settling in what is now Johnson County. They lived for some time near the mouth of Big Mudlick Creek. Later, George Blair bought an extensive tract of land across Big Paint Creek from where Paintsville was afterwards built. He erected a large hewn-log house on the bluff opposite where the water-miill was erected by John Stafford, at the mouth of Blackberry Branch. This he sold to the Staffords, after which he and his brother Noble bought all of the Middle Fork of Jennie's Creek, George taking the upper portion of the creek. Near the head of this stream, about seven miles from Paintsville, he erected a large house of hewn logs, where he lived until too old to look after a home, when he went to live with his youngest child, Asa, in whose house he died, on the old John Rice farm, on the Main Branch of Jennie's Creek. I was present at his funeral. A year before his death I taught my first school in that district, and much of the time I boarded with my Uncle Asa, and talked much with my Grandfather Blair. He was a strong character, rugged and independent. He was, in his young manhood, of immense strength, and he loved the rude sports of pioneer days and always particiapted [sic] in them. His people had been Presbyterians, but no organization of that faith being found in Eastern Kentucky, he united with the Primitive Baptists, and he followed Rev. Wallis Bailey in the sucession which resulted in the United Baptists of Eastern Kentucky. Though a strict member of the church and an honored one, he would sometimes drink enough whiskey to make him boastful and 'funny,' which he always repented in great humiliation after the castigations administered by his wife in the form of curtain lecture, and which, he has admitted to me, he dreaded more than any punishment that could have been inflicted on him. The children of George Blair and Mary Fairchild Blair were:
     "1. John. Called, by way of nickname "Goodwood." I do not now know whom he married. I have been at his house when he lived on the Louis Power Farm, at the ford of the Licking River, where he once rescued Mr. Power from a watery grave.
     "2. Levi. Married a Miss Cantrell, whose family lived on the headwaters of Big Paint Creek. He was a shoemaker, and lived all his later life at the head of a branch of Barnett's Creek. He had a large family. I have often seen him, having been at his house many times. He was a sharp trader in horses and cattle, very thrifty, and of keen wit. Of these traits in him I could repeat a number of stories. His wife was a hypochondriac.
     "3. Britton. Married Malinda, daughter of James Spradlin, the pioneer who settled at the mouth of the Twin Branches. He owned a large farm opposite the house of his father-in-law, where he died and is buried. After his death his widow married Dr. Isaac Rice. I have often been at their house. Aunt Malinda was a good motherly woman when I knew her, and still retained traces of the great beauty for which she was noted in her younger days. Uncle Isaac was cross and disagreeable at home, being particularly aggressive and sometimes offensive in argument on religion. Aunt Malinda often requested me to come and remain Sundays, so that Uncle Isaac would talk and argue with me rather than with her, upon which occasions I was furnished with a surfeit of cake, pie, and fried chicken as an inducement to come again.
     "4. Washington. Called always "Watt." He married a daughter of James Spradlin, the pioneer, and lived on the headwaters of the Upper Twin Branch. I was often at his house, having been always very fond of him. He was a genius, intellectually the equal of an man I ever knew, barring none. He was sort of rustic Samuel Johnson, whom, indeed, he resembled in appearance as well as in mental traits. He always ate with his hat on his head, presiding at the meals of the family much as a sovereign wearing his crown. He was brusque and contentious, often abrupt and overbearing, imperious, but he had a kind heart, and he was very fond of children. He exacted implicit obedience of his children even after they were married and gone to themselves, saying that such was taught in the Bible. He was, indeed, a patriarch, surrounded by his large family of married children, all paying him a sort of homage. He was quaint and droll, and his conversation was eloquent and as pleasing as any I ever heard, or saw in literature. I have sat for hours wrapped in a sort of enchantment by his fine discourses delivered always at his own fireside, for he never talked much in public. His home was his castle.
     "5. James. I do not now recall whom he married. He moved to Minnesota when I was but a child, and from thence he went to Washington Territory.
     "6. Rebecca. Married Henry Connelly, my grandfather. She was a woman of fine mental endowment, very affectionate, thrifty, manufacturing in her home the finest cloth made in Eastern Kentucky; and in this art her daughters also excelled. I remember that she was greatly interested in the improvement of the breeds of cattle, horses, hogs, and fowls. Of all these my grandfather had good specimens on his farm. She talked much, I recall, of orchards and the cultivation of crops, especially of cotton and flax. Her flock of sheep was her pride. I remember how white and clean they always seemed to me, and how she went among them and was followed by them seemingly in love and affection. No man ever had a better ancestor, and I remember her with reverence. She died of typhoid about the year 1861, and she is buried on the old homestead.
     "7. William. Also married a daughter of James Spradlin, the pioneer. Her name was Sarah. He was a very intelligent man and a Baptist minister. He built a mill in the Licking River, just above the present town of Salyersville, where he lived until the State bought it and removed it under the impression that the stream could be made navigable. Then he settled at the mouth of the Rockhouse, in Johnson County, where he died. He was rather impulsive, and I could relate some amusing incidents this quality developed during the Civil War. Aunt Sally, so we called her, was an excellent woman, but of an excitable temperament. After her death he married Edith Montgomery.
     "8. Noble. Married a Miss Stambaugh. Lived at the extreme head of the Middle Fork of Jennie's Creek. Left a large family.
     "Clarinda. Married John Stambaugh, supposed in Johnson County to have been the most polite and well-bred man in the whole world. His wife's society became irksome to him, and he lived for a time openly with another woman, whom he believed more compatible and more 'polite.' In his last sickness, however, her politeness did not prevent her from forsaking him, when his wife sought him, took him homee, cared for him until his death. She never married again. They had one child, a son, Buchanan Stambaugh.
     "10. Mary. I can not now recall whom she married.
     "11. Asa. Married Mahala, daughter of Josiah Spradlin, and a granddaughter of James Spradlin, the pioneer. Two children, Alamander and Ellen."
George Blair was the brother of Noble Blair and Temperance Blair. Although there is no proof, Temperance is thought to be the one that married (1) John Hitchcock, and then (2) Captain Henry Connelly.

Mary Fairchild was the sister of Asa J. Fairchild.

Taken from the website of Joseph Eugene Conley - "Abiud Fairchild, George Blair, and John Hitchcock Sr. built a fort at the mouth of Big Mud Lick Creek at what would be known as Staffordsville, Ky. Abiud had an "Indian dog" and he would go around the vicinity of their encampment every morning to check for Indians. George originally held a tract of land which would be known as the Stafford farm which encompassed the south east quarter of Paintsville, Ky. He traded this farm for a vast tract of land at Jennies Creek, Ky. which is the home of many Blairs to this day.
"When Mary set out for Kentucky, she sold all her feather pillows and her feather mattress. She bought a flock of geese. Her family thought she would never make it from North Carolina with a flock of geese but Abiud had a hunting dog which herded the flock all the way to Johnson County (Floyd County at the time). Mary also brought bean seeds with her from North Carolina which were under great demand when they reach the new country."

On page 88 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 28, 1850), George Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #581, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 61), Marinda (not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), John (born in Kentucky, age 19), and Asa (born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 9 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1870), Asa J. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Manerva (born in Kentucky, age 35), Alamander (born in Kentucky, age 11), Ellen (born in Kentucky, age 3), and George Blair (at home, born in Virginia, age 82).

    The children of GEORGE BLAIR and MARY FAIRCHILD are:

    1. LEVI BLAIR, b. 1813, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. RACHEL CANTRELL.
    2. REBECCA BLAIR, b. March 6, 1815, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1862, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HENRY CONLEY.
    3. WILLIAM BLAIR, b. 1816, Middle Fork of Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. Rockhouse Fork of Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) SARAH SPRADLIN, m. (2) EDITH MONTGOMERY.
    4. NOBLE BLAIR, b. 1817, Kentucky, m. TELITHA STAMBAUGH.
    5. MARY LODEMA BLAIR, b. 1816, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ALEXANDER FLETCHER. He was b. 1816, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    6. GEORGE WASHINGTON "WATT" BLAIR, b. November 28, 1820, d. before 1880, m. MATILDA SPRADLIN.
    7. BRITTON BLAIR, b. 1822, Kentucky, d. before 1870, m. MELINDA SPRADLIN.
    8. CLARINDA BLAIR, b. 1826, Kentucky, m. JOHN STAMBAUGH.
    9. JAMES BLAIR, b. 1828, m. NANCY ROBERTSON, July 26, 1847, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. 1828.
    10. JOHN "GOODWOOD" BLAIR, b. 1830, Kentucky, d. after 1880, m. (1) TABITHA BURKE, m. (2) EVELINE CONLEY.
    11. ASA J. BLAIR, b. 1837, Kentucky, d. January 7, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MANERVA W. SPRADLIN.

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






JOHN F. BLAIR, son of NOBLE BLAIR and TALITHA STAMBAUGH, was born December 15, 1855 in Kentucky, and died July 3, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married DICY ELIZABETH WARD, daughter of WILLIAM H. WARD and MARY EMILY STAMBAUGH, October 24, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in April of 1856 in Kentucky.

Notes: Dicy Elizabeth Ward was the brother of William B. Ward.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John F. Blair (age 18) married Elizabeth Ward (age 19) on October 24, 1874 in Johnson County.

On page 26 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 22, 1870), William Ward is listed as the head of the household for house 170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Emily (born in Kentucky, age 43), Hezekiah (born in Kentucky, age 17), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 15), Elza (born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 7), Sirena (born in Kentucky, age 5), and William (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), John F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #291, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Dicy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), and Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to John's parents.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), John F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #266, he's a farmer, born in December of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Dicey E. (wife, born in April of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 44), and Stella B. (daughter, born in January of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15). Daughter Mary's information has been written in just above Stella's and then crossed out. She lives 4 houses away with her husband.

On page 36 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), John F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #267, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 36 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 54), Stella Elam (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), and Nettie (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Elizabeth Blair is found widowed and living in the home of her daughter. Stellie Elam is listed as the head of the household for house #214, she's a laundress, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 33 years old. Also listed are Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Elizabeth Blair (mother, widowed, laundress, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63).

    The children of JOHN BLAIR and ELIZABETH WARD are:

    1. MARY EMILY BLAIR, b. March 23, 1878, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 29, 1954, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE W. SALYER.
    2. STELLA B. BLAIR, b. January 1885, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ELAM 1904.

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






GEORGE W. SALYER, son of WILLIAM E. "BUD" SALYER and CATHERINE BURKHART, was born September 25, 1870 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 2, 1956 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY EMILY BLAIR, daughter of JOHN F. BLAIR and DICY ELIZABETH WARD, August 16, 1894 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born March 23, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 29, 1954 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

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

According to Kentucky birth records, Mary E. Blair was born March 23, 1878 in Johnson County to John F. Blair (b. Kentucky) and Dicy Ward (b. Kentucky).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George W. Salyer married Mary Emma Blair August 16, 1894 in Magoffin County at the home of John Blair. The witnesses were Sherman Rice and Manford Blanton, and the minister was M. J. Caudill.

According to his obituary, George Salyer (age 86), son of the late Bud and Katherine Burkheart Salyer, was a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He was born September 25, 1879, died December 2, 1956 at home in Oil Springs following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife. He was survived by 3 sons, Earl Salyer (of Oil Springs), Troy Salyer (Urbana, Ohio), and Frank Salyer (West Liberty, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Vertence Salyer (Oil Springs), Mrs. Stella Ramey (Oil Springs), and Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter (Westville, Indiana); 3 brothers, Jake Salyer (Staffordsville), Wilson Salyer (Salyersville), and Manford Salyer (Leander); and 1 sister, Mrs. Virgie Salyer (Urbana, Ohio). Although his birth date is listed as September 25, 1879, he was 9 years old in the 1880 census. He wasn't in the census for 1870 and in the one for 1900 he is listed as being born in August of 1869. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George Salyer died December 2, 1956 in Johnson County at the age of 86.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Salyer died April 29, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 77.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), George Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #270, he's a farmer, born in August of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in March of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 22), and Stella M. (daughter, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to Mary's parents.

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), George W. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 33), Stella M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Vertriece (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Soca B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), George Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Vertriece (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Troy (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Frank W. [possibly says Frank Jr.] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Geo. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Emly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 51), Earl (son, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, age 31), Troy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), George Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 68 years old. Also listed is Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 64).

    The children of GEORGE SALYER and MARY BLAIR are:

    1. STELLA MAE SALYER, b. December 19, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 17, 1860, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NATHANIEL L. RAMEY.
    2. EARL SALYER, b. April 9, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 12, 1977, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. OMA PENNINGTON.
    3. VERTRICE SALYER, b. December 9, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1984, West Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) HARVEY SALYER, m. (2) (unknown first name) TOMBLIN.
    4. SOCA B. SALYER, b. 1908, Kentucky, d. before 1920.
    5. TROY SALYER, b. March 28, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Troy Salyer was born March 28, 1912 in Johnson County to Mary Blair.
    6. FRANK W. SALYER, b. September 5, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank Salyer was born September 5, 1915 in Johnson County to Emma Blair.
    7. DOROTHY SALYER, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CARPENTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorthy Salyer was born in Johnson County to Mary Blair.






GARFIELD SAYLOR, son of CLARINDA SALYER and MARTIN S. SAYLOR, was born August 4, 1880 in Kentucky, died October 8, 1941 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LOUISA "LULA" BLAIR, daughter of ELIZABETH SALYER and LEWIS G. BLAIR, January 28, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in May of 1892 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 17, 1971 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blanton-Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Garfield Saylor can be found on page 180 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Lula Blair is found both single and living with her parents and married and living with her husband in the 1910 census.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Garfield Saylor (age 27) married Lula Blair (age 17) on January 28, 1909 in Johnson County.

When Garfield Saylor's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ballot, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Lula Saylor of Ballot, and that he was born August 4, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to his death certificate, Garfield Saylor died October 8, 1941 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 4, 1879, his marital status as married, his wife as Lula Saylor, his parents as Martin Saylor (b. Kentucky) and Clarinda Salyer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Martin Saylor of Oil Springs, Kentucky, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as Bill Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs.

According to his obituary, Garfield Saylor (age 62), was a resident of Oil Springs at the time of his death. He died suddenly on October 10, 1941 in Paintsville after being ill for several months. He was survived by his wife and 9 children. His son, Sherman Saylor, was serving in the U.S. Army in Watertown, New York, but was able to obain a furlough to attend the funeral. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Garfield Saylor died October 8, 1941 in Magoffin County at the age of 62.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Lula Blair Saylor lived from 1892 to 1971, and was buried in Blanton-Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, that Arnold Saylor lived from May 20, 1927 to December 23, 1967, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Winnie Saylor lived from 1892 to 1988, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her obituary, Lula Blair Saylor (age 79), daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Salyers Blair, was born in Oil Springs, died March 17, 1971 in Paintsville after a long illness, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield Saylor, 30 years prior. She was survived by 5 sons, Lewis Saylor (of Paintsville), Winnie Saylor (Paintsville), Sherman Saylor (Sidney, Ohio), Ermal Saylor (Sidney, Ohio), and Glenn Saylor (Springfield, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Cary Pennington (Bradford, Ohio) and Mrs. Lillie Jewel Pennington (Falcon, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Homer Blair (Oil Springs) and Ross Blair (Oil Springs); 1 sister, Mrs. Donia Crace (Oil Springs); 29 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a Lula B. Blevins who died March 17, 1971 in Johnson County at the age of 78.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Garfield Saylor is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Mathew (son, born in Kentucky, 3 months).

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

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), Garfield Sallor is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Loulley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Mathew (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Martian (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months), and Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Garfield Sailor is listed as the head of the household for house #297, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 38), Mack (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Shurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Glenn (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Warnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Luthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of GARFIELD SAYLOR and LULA BLAIR are:

    1. MATHEW SAYLOR, b. 1910, Kentucky.
    2. MARTIN SAYLOR, b. 1914, Kentucky.
    3. CARRIE SAYLOR, b. 1916, Kentucky, m. LESLIE PENNINGTON, son of VINA ELLEN BLAIR and JEREMIAH "JERRY" PENNINGTON.
    4. SHERMAN SAYLOR, b. July 1, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sherman Saylor was born July 1, 1918 in Magoffin County to Loulie Blair.
    5. WINFIELD S. SAYLOR, b. February 21, 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 1988, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Winfield S. Saylor was born February 21, 1921 in Magoffin County to Lulia Blair.
      According to his obituary, Winnie Saylor (age 67), son of Garfield and Lulia Blair Saylor, was born February 21, 1921 in Magoffin County, died in September of 1988, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by 3 brothers, Sherman Saylor (of Sidney, Ohio), Glenn Saylor (Oil Springs), and Lewis Saylor (Paintsville); and 2 sisters, Carrie Pennington (Falcon, Kentucky) and Jewel Pennington (Falcon). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. GLENN SAYLOR, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen Saylor was born in 1923 in Magoffin County to Lulia Blair.
    7. WARNIE SAYLOR, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    8. LUTHER SAYLOR, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    9. ARNOLD SAYLOR, b. May 20, 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1961, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arnold Saylor was born May 20, 1927 in Magoffin County to Lula Blair.
      According to his obituary, Arnold Saylor (age 33), son of Garfield and Lula Blair Saylor, was a 6 year resident of Paintsville. He was born May 20, 1927 in Magoffin County, died December 23, 1961 at home in Paintsville after an illness of 3 weeks, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his parents; 6 brothers, Mack Saylor (Walbridge, Ohio), Martin Saylor (Oil Springs), Sherman Saylor (Springfield, Ohio), Winnie Saylor (Oil Springs), and Ermal Saylor (Sidney, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Leslie Pennington (Falcon) and Mrs. Bertie Pennington (Falcon). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    10. ERMAL SAYLOR, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ermal Saylor was born in Magoffin County to Lula Blair.
    11. LILLIE JEWEL SAYLOR, b. June 17, 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 2006, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BURLIE PENNINGTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lilly J. Saylor was born June 17, 1933 in Magoffin County to Lula Blair.
      According to her obituary, Lillie Jewel Saylor Pennington (age 82), daughter of the late Garfield and Lula Blair Saylor, was a resident of Falcon, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born June 17, 1932 in Oil Springs, died October 6, 2014 in Salyersville Health Care Center, and was buried in Pennington Cemetery in Falcon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burlie Pennington; 1 child; 8 brothers; 1 sister; and a step-grandchild. She was survived by 6 sons, Raymond Pennington (of Oil Springs), Chester Pennington (Falcon), Tommy Pennington (Falcon), Clarance Pennington (Georgetown), Cleabern Pennington (Salyersville), and Edward Dean Pennington (Flat Gap); 4 daughters, Clotine Adams (Falcon), Avanell Litteral (Falcon), Gradie Marie Armstrong (Falcon), and Susie Salyer (Salyersville); 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and 4 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






JAMES SOLOMON "SOL" SALYER, son of WILLIAM E. "BUD" SALYER and CATHERINE BURKHART, was born June 28, 1880 in Kentucky, died July 11, 1954 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Helton Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married STELLA HELTON, daughter of CYNTHIA ANN COLLINS and GEORGE WASHINGTON HELTON, December 17, 1906 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born September 11, 1884 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 29, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Helton Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

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

In the 1900 census Soloman's birth date is listed as June 1879, but he isn't found in the 1880 census.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sol Salyer married Stella Helton on December 17, 1906 in Magoffin County at the home of George Helton. The witnesses were Charley Helton and Loulie Helton, and the minister was J. D. Conley.

When Sol Salyer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was doing lumbering for the Penn Furniture Company in Riceville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Stella Salyer of Riceville, and that he was born June 28, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to his obituary, James Sol Salyer (age 72), son of Bud and Katheryn Buckhart Salyer, was a farmer. He was born June 28, 1882, died July 11, 1954 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Helton Salyer, in November of 1933 [1953]; He was survived by 1 son, Glen Salyer (of Oil Springs); 5 daughters, Anna Salyer (Oil Springs), Lucy Patton (Springfield, Ohio), Rushia Jackson (Springfield, Ohio), Iylene McClain (Springfield, Ohio), and Monia Salyer (Springfield, Ohio); 4 brothers, Wilson Salyer (Salyersville), George Salyer (Oil Springs), Manford Salyer (Oil Springs), Jake Salyer (Staffordsville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Virgie Saylor (Urbana, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sol Salyer died July 11, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 72.

According to her death certificate, Stella Helton Salyer died November 29, 1953 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pancreatic cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 11, 1884, her marital status as married, her parents as George Helton and Cynthia Collins, the informant as Anna Salyer, and the burial place as Helton Cemetery in Oil Springs.

According to her obituary, Stella Helton Salyer (age 69), daughter of the late George and Cynthia Collins Helton, was born September 11, 1884 in Oil Springs, died November 29, 1953 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in the Helton Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by her husband, Solomon Salyer, whom she married December 17, 1906. She was preceded in death by a son. She was also survived by 1 son, Glen Salyer (of Oil Springs); 5 daughters, Miss Mona Salyer (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Lucy Patton (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Rushia Jackson (New Carlisle, Ohio), Mrs. Eileen McClanahan (New Carlisle, Ohio), and Miss Anna Salyer (Oil Springs); 3 brothers, Dennie Helton (Paintsville), Dewey Helton (Oil Springs) and Ernie Helton (Cincinnati, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Lola Wheeler (Paintsville); and 6 grandchildren. She was the granddaughter of the late Allen Collins, who was a corporal in the Civil War, and of the late Allen Helton who was also Civil War veteran. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stella Salyer died November 29, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 69.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Sall Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Stellie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Erdy (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Wany (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living close to Solomon's parents and other Salyer family members.

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), Sol Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Earda (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Monnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Glenn (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month).

    The children of SOL SALYER and STELLA HELTON are:

    1. ERDY SALYER, b. September 17, 1907, Kentucky, d. June 27, 1925, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Erdie Salyer died January 27, 1925 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, after a piece of slate fell on him in a coal mine, killing him instantly. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 17, 1907, his marital status as single, his parents as Solomon Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Stella Helton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Solomon Salyer of Oil Springs, and the burial place as George Helton Cemetery.
    2. MONA SALYER, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. ANNA SALYER, b. July 24, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1991, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna Salyer was born April 24, 1912 in Johnson County to Stella Helton.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Anna Salyer was born July 24, 1912 in Kentucky, and died January 29, 1991 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 78. Her father's surname is listed as Salyer and she was never married.
    4. GLEN SALYERS, b. March 23, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 29, 1990, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glenn Salyer was born March 23, 1915 in Johnson County to Stella Helton.
      According to his obituary, Glen Salyers (age 74), son of Sol and Stella Helton Salyers, was born March 24, 1916 in Johnson County, died March 29, 1990 in Pikeville Methodist Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by 3 sisters, Anna Salyers (of Oil Springs), Ileene McClanaham (Springfield, Ohio), and Lucy Snodgres (New Carlisle, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. LUCY SALYER, b. 1917, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) PATTON, m. (2) (unknown first name) SNODGRES.
    6. RUSHIA SALYER, m. (unknown first name) JACKSON.
    7. EILEEN SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCCLANAHAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Iylene Salyer was born in Magoffin County to Stella Helton.






PATRICK HUFF, son of MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY and JOHN HENRY HUFF, was born December 15, 1885 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died April 25, 1945 in Gladeville, Wise County, Virginia, and is buried in Robinett Cemetery. He married REBECCA HAMMOND, daughter of GEORGE W. HAMMOND JR. and LOUISA WILLIAMS, December 3, 1907 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in December of 1884 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Patrick Huff can be found on page 196 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, G. W. Hammond Jr. married Louisa Williams on September 1, 1875 in Magoffin County at the home of J. H. Williams. The witnesses were J. H. Williams and J. A. Taulbee, and the minister was Eli Williams.

According to his death certificate, Henry S. Hammons [Henry S. Hammond] died January 16, 1941 in Perry County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as August 2, 1878, his marital status as married, his wife as Bell Hammons [Bell Hammond], his occupation as coal miner, his parents as George Hammons (b. Magoffin County) and Louise Williams (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Louise Hammons, and the burial place as Hazard.

According to his death certificate, Haden Cash Hammonds died June 22, 1966 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 9, 1887, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as George Hammonds and Louise Williams, the informant as Eva Senter Hammonds [Eva Centers], and the burial place as Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, Virginia.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Patrick Huff married Rebecca Hammon on December 3, 1907 in Magoffin County at the home of T. J. Burton. The witnesses were Haden Hammon and Lizzie Flint, and the minister was T. J. Burton.

When Patrick K. Huff's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, he stated that he was a coal miner working for Gladeville Coal Company in Wise, Wise County, that his closest relative was Rebecca Huff of Wise, and that he was born December 15, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

When Patrick Huff's World War II draft registration card was filled out on May 20, 1942 in Wise County, Virginia, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Norton, Wise County, that the person who would always know his name was Rebecca Huff of Norton, and that he was born December 15, 1885 in McGoffin, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 170 pounds, he had blue eyes, brown hair, a light complexion, and a scar on his right foot.

According to his death certificate, Patrick Huff died April 25, 1945 in Norton Clinic in Gladeville, Wise County, Virginia, from a cerebral hemorrhage following a farming accident in which he fractured his skull and ribs. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as McGoffin County, Kentucky [sic], his birth date as December 15, 1885, his marital status as married, his wife as Rebecca Huff, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John H. Huff (b. Wise County, Virginia) and Martha Conley (b. McGoffin County, Kentucky, the informant as Mrs. Patrick Huff, and the burial place as Robinett Cemetery.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 64 (Precinct 3 - Johnson's Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), G. W. Hamons is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Lewisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 55 (Johnson Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), George Hammond is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in February of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Loulie (wife, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 17), Louvena (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Rebecca (daughter, born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Hayden (son, born in January of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Frederick (son, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), and Cortna (son, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 32 of the 1910 census for District 192 (Precinct 1) in Wolfe County, Kentucky [the date's unreadable], Patrick Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a block setter in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 25), and Evalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 50 of the 1920 census for District 170 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated January 19, 1920), Patrick Huff is listed as the head of the household for house #491, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), and Evaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 98-9 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 8, 1930), Patrick and Rebecca Huff are found living in the home of their daughter. Barney Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a coal miner, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at age 21, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Eva L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Howard (son, born in Virginia, age 1 year 11 months), Patrick Huff (father-in-law, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, age 44), and Rebecca Huff (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44).

On pages 35 & 36 of the 1940 census for District 85-9 (Floyd) in Scott County, Virginia (dated June 20, 1940), Barney Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #290, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Virginia, 4th grade education, age 31), Howard (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Roy P. (son, born in Virginia, age 5), Partick Huff (father-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 54), and Rebecca Huff (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 54).

    The child of PATRICK HUFF and REBECCA HAMMOND is:

    1. EVALINE "EVA" HUFF, b. 1908, Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) BARNEY WILLIAMS, m. (2) KELLY GIBSON.






EVALINE "EVA" HUFF, daughter of PATRICK HUFF and REBECCA HAMMOND, was born about 1908 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) BARNEY WILLIAMS, son of BIDGE W. WILLIAMS and MILLIE GIBSON, about 1927. He was born May 15, 1905 in Tennessee, died March 9, 1953 in Woodway, Lee County, Virginia, and is buried in George Wampler Cemetery in Josephine, Wise County, Virginia. She married (2) KELLY GIBSON, son of DAVIE GIBSON and IDA DELPH, April 28, 1959 in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia. He was born about 1912 in Sneedville, Hancock County, Tennessee.

Notes: According to their marriage certificate, Eva Williams Huff (b. Lakeville, Kentucky, widowed, resident of Dayton, Ohio, married once, age 50), daughter of Patrick Huff and Rebecca Hammonds, married Kelly Gibson (b. Sneedville, Tennessee, widowed, minister, resident of Baxter, Kentucky, married once, age 47), son of Davie Gibson and Ida Delph, on April 28, 1959 in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia.

According to his death certificate, Barney Williams died March 9, 1953 in Woodway, Lee County, Virginia, from "Cardio Renal" due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Blackwater, Virginia, his birth date as May 15, 1905, his marital status as married, hiswife as Eva Lee Williams, his occupation as preacher, his parents as Bige Williams and Millie Gibson, the informant as Mrs. Eva Lee Williams, and the burial place as Josephine Cemetery in West Norton, Virginia.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Barney Williams was buried in George Wampler Cemetery in Josephine, Wise County, Virginia. No photos of his headstone are provided.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 41 (Yokum Station) in Lee County, Virginia (dated April 22, 1910), B. W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a coal miner, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Millie (wife, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 27), Lydia (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 11), Dora (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 8), Ransom (son, born in Tennessee, age 7), and Barney (son, born in Tennessee, age 4).

On pages 34 & 35 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Yokum Station) in Lee County, Virginia (dated January 26, 1920), Bidge W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #325, he's a track man in the coal mines, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Millie G. (wife, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 37), Luca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ransome (son, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 16), Barney (son, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 15(, and Elmer (son, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 2).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 98-9 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 8, 1930), Barney Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a coal miner, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at age 21, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Eva L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Howard (son, born in Virginia, age 1 year 11 months), Patrick Huff (father-in-law, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, age 44), and Rebecca Huff (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44).

On pages 35 & 36 of the 1940 census for District 85-9 (Floyd) in Scott County, Virginia (dated June 20, 1940), Barney Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #290, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Virginia, 4th grade education, age 31), Howard (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Roy P. (son, born in Virginia, age 5), Partick Huff (father-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 54), and Rebecca Huff (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 54).

    The children of EVA HUFF and BARNEY WILLIAMS are:

    1. HOWARD WILLIAMS, b. 1928, Virginia.
    2. RAY PATRICK WILLIAMS, b. January 5, 1935, Dungannon, Scott County, Virginia, d. June 15, 1991.
      Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Ray Patrick Williams was born January 5, 1935 in Dungannon, Virginia, and died June 15, 1991. His parents are listed as Eva L. Huff and Barney Williams.






WILLIAM CONLEY, son of JOHN CONLEY and ELIZABETH POWER, was born about 1840 in Kentucky. He married RHODA (unknown last name). She was born about 1842 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 197 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

On page 65 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 14, 1860), William Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #442, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Rhoda (born in Kentucky, age 18).






JAMES S. CONLEY, son of LEWIS P. CONLEY and SARAH PICKLESIMER, was born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, and died July 11, 1955 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married JOSEPHINE S. "JOSIE" CONKLIN, daughter of JOHN M. CONKLIN and ELIZABETH WORTHINGTON, August 7, 1895 in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri. She was born October 24, 1874 in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri, died December 24, 1941 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 197 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Arkansas marriage record transcripts, John M. Conklin married Elizabeth Worthington on February 8, 1872 in Benton County.

According to their marriage certificate, J. S. Conley married Josie Conklin on August 7, 1895 in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James S. Conley died July 11, 1955 in Magoffin County at the age of 85.

According to her death certificate, Josie S. Conklin Conley died December 24, 1941 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Pineville, Missouri, her birth date as October 24, 1874, her marital status as married, her husband as James S. Conley, her parents as John F. Conklin (b. unknown) and Elizabeth Worthington (b. unknown), the informant as J. D. Conley, and the burial place as Lakeville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Josie S. Conley died December 24, 1941 in Magoffin County at the age of 67.

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 92 (Pineville) in McDonald County, Missouri (dated June 15, 1880), John Conklin is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Georgia, parents born in Tennessee, age 25), John (son, born in Missouri, age 7), Josephine (daughter, born in Missouri, age 5), Jennie (daughter, born in Missouri, age 3), William (son, born in Missouri, age 1), Edward (son, born in February of 1880 in Missouri, age 6 months), and Rachael Conklin (mother, widowed, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, age 69).

On page 24 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), James S. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farmer, born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Jossie (wife, born in October of 1874 in Missouri, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Tennessee, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 25), Vaudie (daughter, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Lola (daughter, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to James' parents.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), James S. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Josie S. (wife, born in Missouri, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 36), Vaudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lolie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Alvah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to James' widowed mother and other family members.

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), James S. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #250, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed is Josie (wife, born in Missouri, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Tenessee, age 45).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 77-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), James Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he owns a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Missouri, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Tennessee, first married at 21, age 57), Albia Craft (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 27), and Iva Jane [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 77-9A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), James S. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 70 years old. Also listed is Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 65).

    The children of JAMES CONLEY and JOSIE CONKLIN are:

    1. VAUDIE CONLEY, b. November 4, 1896, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1973, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, buried in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, m. BEECHER GULLETT.
    2. LOLA CONLEY, b. July 8, 1899, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 29, 1952, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JOHN COURTNEY THOMPSON.
    3. ALVA CONLEY, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. BRACKENRIDGE CRAFT.






VAUDIE CONLEY, daughter of JAMES S. CONLEY and JOSEPHINE S. "JOSIE" CONKLIN, was born November 4, 1896 in Kentucky, died July 15, 1973 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, and is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan. She married BEECHER GULLETT, son of JEFFERSON B. GULLETT and SOLA PATRICK, September 1, 1915 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born June 17, 1895 in Sublett, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 28, 1963 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, and is buried in Tom Patrick Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Beecher Gullett was the brother of Bonnie Gullett.

Sola Patrick was the sister of Minerva Patrick.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Jefferson Gullett married Sola Patrick on March 14, 1894 in Magoffin County at the home of Marion Patrick. The witnesses were Boone Gullett and Silas Montgomery, and the minister was Riley Howard.

When Beecher Gullett'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 Sublett, Kentucky, that he had a wife and child, and that he was born June 17, 1895 in Sublett. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had light brown eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Jefferson Gullett died December 27, 1948 in Sublett, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from a coronary heart ailment. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 20, 1861, his marital status as married, his wife as Solia Gullett, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Wiley Gullett (b. Kentucky) and Jane Pelphrey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Nelson Gullett of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Salyersville, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Solia Patrick Gullett died January 12, 1949 in Sublett, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 7, 1872, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Marion Patrick and Louisa Arnett, the informant as Nelson Gullett, and the burial place as Patrick Cemetery in Salyersville.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2)shows that Vaudie Gullett lived from 1896 to 1973, and was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, and that Beecher Gullett lived from 1895 to 1963, and was buried in Tom Patrick Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vaudie Gullett was born November 4, 1896, and died in July of 1973. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Vaudie Gullett was born November 4, 1896, and died July 15, 1973 in Jackson, Jackson County. She was living in Jackson at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Beecher Gullett was born June 17, 1895, and died in March of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Michigan.

Beecher Gullett's obituary:

"Beecher Gullett CHELSEA -- Beecher Gullett, 67, of Leake Rd. and M-52 in Waterloo township in Jackson county, died early this morning in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor after being hospitalized since Feb. 11.

"He was born June 17, 1895, in Sublett, Ky., the son of Jeff & Sola Patrick Gullett. He married Vaudie Conley Sept 1, 1915, in Lakeville, Ky. They lived in Kentucky until moving to the Chelsea area in 1939. He was employed by the Federal Screw Works for 23 years, retiring in 1962. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Saylersville, Ky.

"Surviving besides his wife are five sons, Paul J. of Flint, Press of Chelsea, Marion F. of Greencastle, Pa., and William and James of Riverside, Calif.,: six daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Viola) Risner of Salyersville; Mrs. Sally Bailey of Chelsea, Mrs. John (Alda) Nichols of Saginaw; Mrs. Arthur (Lola Jean) Machnick of Stockbridge , Mrs. Robert (Delores) Truesdell of Riverside, Calif., and Miss Louise Gullett of Stackbridge: two brothers, Nelson of Paintsville, Ky., and Lee of Sublett; four sister, Mrs. Blaine (LIzzie) Minix of Gifford, Ky., Mrs Skid (Eliza) Montgomery of Royalton, Ky., Mrs., Frank (Maude) Knard of Forsaker, Ky., and Mrs. Webster (Bonnie) Sallyers of Sublett; 47 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

"Friends may call at the Staffan Funeral Home here until noon tomorrow when the body will be taken to Salyersville. Ky., for funeral and burial. (he was buried in the Patrick cemetery on March 1, 1963 not far from his parents)."
On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 56 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Jeff Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in November of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed ar Sola (wife, born in March of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 26), Beecher (son, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Jane (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Louisa (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Julia (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 108 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Jeff Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Solla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, age 31), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Liza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nelson (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Maudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 76 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Beecher Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Vaude (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months, and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month. They are living next to Beecher's parents.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 77-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Beecher Gulett is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Vaubie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 33), Violla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Paul Jones (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Press (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Marion Frances (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and Billie Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months [hard to read]).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 77-10 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Beecher Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a timekeeper for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Vaudie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 44), Paul J. (son, single, mechanic for the N.Y.A., 3 years of high school, age 21), Press (son, laborer for the N.Y.A., born in Kentucky, age 19), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Alda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Marion F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Billy Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lola Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Delores (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of VAUDIE CONLEY and BEECHER GULLETT are:

    1. VIOLA GULLETT, b. 1916, Kentucky, m. JOSEPH RISNER.
    2. PAUL JONES GULLETT, b. 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul J. Gullett was born in Magoffin County to Madie Conley.
    3. PRESS GULLETT, b. January 26, 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 1983, Munith, Jackson County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Press Gullett was born January 26, 1921 in Magoffin County to Maudie Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Press Gullett was born January 26, 1921, and died in June of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Munith, Jackson County, Michigan.
    4. JOSEPHINE GULLETT, b. 1924, Kentucky.
    5. ALKA GULLETT, b. 1925, Kentucky, m. JOHN NICHOLS.
    6. MARION FRANCES GULLETT, b. February 7, 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 13, 2005, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marion F. Gullett was born February 7, 1927 in Magoffin County to Vaude Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marion F. Gullett was born February 7, 1927, and died June 13, 2005. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
    7. WILLIAM JOE GULLETT, b. April 10, 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 2007, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William J. Gullett was born April 10, 1929 in Magoffin County to Vand Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, William J. Gullett was born April 10, 1929, and died April 17, 2007. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
    8. LOLA JEAN GULLETT, b. July 15, 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 22, 1998, Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan, m. ARTHUR MACHNIK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lola J. Gullett was born July 15, 1931 in Magoffin County to Vandie Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lola J. Machnik was born July 15, 1931, and died January 22, 1998. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, her last benefit was paid out in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Saline, Wasahtenaw County, Michigan.
    9. DELORES GULLETT, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT TRUESDELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Deloris Gullett was born in Magoffin County to Vaud Conley.
    10. LOUISE GULLETT, b. April 16, 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 18, 2008, Calhoun, Mclean County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Louise Gullett was born April 16, 1936 in Magoffin County to Vand Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, was born April 16, 1936, and died February 18, 2008. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Calhoun, Mclean County, Kentucky.
    11. JAMES E. GULLETT, b. June 3, 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 20, 2004, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Gullett was born June 3, 1938 in Magoffin County to Vaudie Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, James E. Gullett was born June 3, 1938, and died February 20, 2004. He received his Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.
    12. SALLY GULLETT, m. (unknown first name) BAILEY.






ALVA CONLEY, daughter of JAMES S. CONLEY and JOSEPHINE S. "JOSIE" CONKLIN, was born about 1902 in Kentucky. She married BRACKENRIDGE CRAFT, son of JOHN MASON CRAFT and MARY PATRICK, about 1917. He was born January 30, 1893 in Kentucky, died May 25, 1980 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. Brackenridge Craft marrried (2) KATE (unknown last name). She was born September 8, 1899 in Kentucky, died October 20, 1975 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Alva Conley Craft reportedly died in 1936 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John M. Craft married Mary Patrick on January 19, 1879 in Magoffin County at the home of David J. Carty. The witnesses were Boyd Patrick and John Arnett, and the minister was David J. Carty.

According to her death certificate, Mary Patrick Craft died July 13, 1923 in Meadows, Magoffin County, from paralysis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as June 10, 1858, her marital status as widowed, her parents as White Patrick (b. Floyd County) and Anilize Flynt (b. Floyd County), the informant as Fannie Craft of Sublett, Kentucky, and the burial place as Patrick Graveyard in Lakeville, Kentucky.

When Brack Craft's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Foraker, Kentucky, that he had a wife and a child, and that he was born January 30, 1893 in Lakeville. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Brack Craft lived from 1893 to 1980, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Kate Craft lived from 1899 to 1975, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Brack Craft was born January 30, 1893, and died in May of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, his last benefit was paid out in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Brack Craft died May 25, 1980 in Floyd County at the age of 88.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Kate Craft was born September 8, 1899, and died in October of 1975. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Kate Craft died October 20, 1975 in Floyd County at the age of 76. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 28 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), John M. Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #248, he's a farmer, born in June of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in November of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 38), Verna (son, born in May of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Eddie (son, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Laura (daughter, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), John W. (son, born in January of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Nannie (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Fannie (daughter, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Brackenridge (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Floyd (son, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), John M. Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 31 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 48), Laura (daughter, single, housekeeper, born in Kentucky, age 25), John W. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Brack (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Patrick) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 8, 1920), Brack Craft 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 27 years old. Also listed are Alva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Ima J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 77-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), James Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he owns a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Missouri, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Tennessee, first married at 21, age 57), Albia Craft (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 27), and Iva Jane [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 36-33 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Brack Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 40), and Imogene (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22).

    The child of ALVA CONLEY and BRACK CRAFT is:

    1. IMOGENE CRAFT, b. August 14, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, was born August 14, 1917 in Magoffin County, to Alva Conley.






JOHN D. CONLEY, son of LEWIS P. CONLEY and SARAH PICKLESIMER, was born October 1, 1880 in Kentucky, died August 25, 1961 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married IDA V. FLYNT, daughter of MILES FLYNT and ELLA HAYSLETT, about 1910. She was born April 22, 1889 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 19, 1969 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on John D. Conley can be found on page 197 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Ida Flynt was the sister of Ernest Flynt. Her mother's maiden name was determined by finding Ernest's death certificate, and also the death certificates of 2 of their brothers. James Preston Flint's (1886-1941) parents are listed as Miles Flint and Ella Hayslett, and Raleigh Flynt's (1893-1950) parents are listed as Miles Flynt and Ella Hayslett.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Miles Flint married Ella Hazelett on April 19, 1883 in Magoffin County at the home of Press Hazelett. The witnesses were Luva Gullett and Jilson Powers, and the minister was S. J. Adams.

According to U.S. Army records, John D. Conley enlisted on September 7, 1905 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 24. He was born in Lakeville, Kentucky, was a farmer, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches tall, and he had blue eyes, light-colored hair, and a fair complexion. He was discharged September 6, 1908 in Fort Worden, Washington.

When John D. Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that that he was a self-employed farmer in Lakeville, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Ida V. Conley of Lakeville, and that he was born October 1, 1880. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that John D. and Ida Conley were both buried in the Williams Garden 1 section of Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John D. Conley died August 25, 1961 in Boyd County at the age of 80.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Ida Flynt Conley was born April 22, 1889 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Her name was listed as Ida Flynt Conley in October of 1964, and her parents are listed as Miles Flynt and Ella Hazlett.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ida F. Conley died October 19, 1969 in Boyd County at the age of 80. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Miles Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a farmer, born in July of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 17 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in July of 1867 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 32), Ernest (son, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), James (son, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Ida (daughter, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Raleigh (son, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), McKinley (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and John (brother, single, day laborer, born in October of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 47).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 7 & 9, 1910), Miles Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 42), Ernest (son, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 26), Ida V. (daughter, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), McKinley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), John (brother, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 57), and Docia Hazlett (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), Sarah is found living in the home of her son. John D. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #218, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Cecil C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hubert J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), Stanhope M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), Sarah Conley (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 76), and George (brother, marital status is blank, lumberman in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), John D. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #259, he's a worker in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 28), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hubert J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Stanhope (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 10-32 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), John D. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a laborer in a scrap mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 51), Hubert (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 24), Stanhope (son, single, laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 22), and John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and IDA FLYNT are:

    1. CECIL C. CONLEY, b. December 10, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 1986, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, C. L. Conley was born December 10, 1913 in Magoffin County to Ida Flint.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cecil C. Conley died January 21, 1986 in Boyd County at the age of 72. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cecil Conley was born December 10, 1913, and died in January of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
    2. HUBERT J. CONLEY, b. August 20, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 18, 1990, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hubert J. Conley was born August 20, 1915 in Magoffin County to Ida Flent.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hubert J. Conley was born August 20, 1915, and died September 4, 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hubert J. Conley died September 18, 1990 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, at the age of 75. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
    3. STANHOPE N. CONLEY, b. August 27, 1917, Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 20, 1947, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, T. N. Conley was born August 27, 1917 in Magoffin County to Ida Flint.
      According to his death certificate, Stanhope N. Conley died April 20, 1947 in Louisville General Hospital in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, from multiple skull fractures and a crushed face due to a motorcycle accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lakeville, Kentucky, his birth date as August 27, 1919, his age as 27 years 7 months and 23 days, his marital status as single, his occupation as Kentucky National Guardsman, his parents as John D. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Ida Flynt (b. Kentucky), the informant as John D. Conley of Ashland, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ashland.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stanhope N. Conley died April 20, 1947 in Jefferson County at the age of 27. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
    4. JOHN D. CONLEY, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Julin D. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Ida Flynt.






EVELINE CONLEY, daughter of JOHN CONLEY and ELIZABETH POWER, was born about 1844 in Kentucky, died before 1890, and is buried in Goad Ridge Cemetery in Ebon, Morgon County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM H. EASTERLING, son of WALTER E. EASTERLING and SUSANNAH ELAM, September 21, 1865 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born May 6, 1839 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died May 17, 1929 in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Goad Ridge Cemetery in Ebon, Morgon County, Kentucky. William Easterling married (2) CYNTHIA ANN SEXTON, daughter of OBEDIAH SEXTON and MARY MAGDELINE DAVIS, about 1890. She was born October 13, 1842 in Kentucky, died December 22, 1924 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Goad Ridge Cemetery in Ebon, Morgon County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 23 & 198 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Eveline Conley reportedly was born October 23, 1844 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died October 17, 1887 in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Cynthia Sexton's brother, Caleb, reportedly had a daughter named Mary, and she reportedly married Cynthia's step-son, Curtis.

According to his death certificate, William Sexton died February 22, 195 in Carlisle, Nicholas County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 14, 1835, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Obediah Sexton (b. Kentucky) and Mary Madeline Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bruce Sexton of Carlisle, and the burial place as Carlisle.

According to her death certificate, Nancy Sexton Hard died January 11, 1929 in Ezra, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 22, 1857, her marital status as married, her parents as Obadiah Sexton (b. Kentucky) and Magdaline Davis (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Puratt Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William H. Easterling married Evalina Conley on September 21, 1865 in Magoffin County at the home of James May. The witnesses were Thomas May and Frank May, and the minister was Wallis Bailey.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photos of their headstones (photo 2) [except for Eveline's] shows that Eveline Conley Easterling was buried in Goad Ridge Cemetery in Ebon, Morgon County, Kentucky, that William H. Easterling lived from May 6, 1839 to May 17, 1929, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Cinthian N. Easterling [sic] lived from October 13, 1842 to December 22, 1924, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Will H. Easterling died May 17, 1929 in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, from paralysis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 6, 1839, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Ann Sexton, his occupation as farmer, his father as Walter Easterling (b. Virginia), his mother's maiden name as Elam, the informant as John Easterling of Ezel, Kentucky, and the burial place as Goad Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Will H. Easterling died May 17, 1929 in Morgan County at the age of 90.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ann Easterling died December 22, 1924 in Morgan County at the age of 82.

On page 145 of the 1850 census for Morgan County, Kentucky (dated September 21, 1850), Walter Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #956, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Susannah (born in Virginia, age 36), William (born in Kentucky, age 10), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 8), Jeremiah (born in Kentucky, age 6), Rhoda (born in Kentucky, age 4), Raney (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Elizabeth Elam (not working, born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 92 of the 1850 census for Division 2 in Bath County, Kentucky (dated September 4, 1850), Obadiah Sexton is listed as the head of the household for house #625, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 36), Simon (born in Kentucky, age 17), William (born in Kentucky, age 15), Dulema (born in Kentucky, age 13), Levi G. (born in Kentucky, age 11), John J. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Cynthia A. (born in Kentucky, age 7), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Caleb O. (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Benjamin Sexton (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 75 of the 1860 census for Bath County, Kentucky (dated July 5, 1860), Obediah Sexton is listed as the head of the household for house #643, he's a minister, born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 49), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 19), Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 17), Caleb (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 41 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 23, 1870), William Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #235, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Eveline (born in Kentucky, age 24), Mary S. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Harlan (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Rodah (born in Kentucky, age 5 months). They are living next to William's parents.

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1880 census for District 87 (Hampton's Mill) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), William H. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Evaline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Mary S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Eliza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), William L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Curtice M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William H. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in May of 1839 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Cynthia A. Easterling (wife, born in October of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, age 47), Curtis M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, age 24), and Walter E. Easterling (father, widowed, born in February of 1819 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 81).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 146 (Tom's Branch) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated 26, 1910), William Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Cintha A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, she hasn't had any children, age 67), Curtis (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, age 32), Mary M. (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), and Caleb (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to William's son James.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 200 (Tom's Branch) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 8, 1920), William H. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 80 years old. Also listed are Cyntha A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 77), and John W. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48). They are living close to William's son James.

    The children of EVELINE CONLEY and WILLIAM EASTERLING are:

    1. MARY SUSAN EASTERLING, b. July 9, 1866, Kentucky, d. April 6, 1960, buried in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, m. GEORGE LEE CARPENTER.
    2. JAMES HARLAN "HARLAN" EASTERLING, b. February 1868, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1932, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, buried in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, m. (1) POLLIE H. SEXTON, m. (2) MINNIE L. MONTGOMERY.
    3. RHODA ELIZA EASTERLING, b. December 1869, Kentucky, d. 1955, buried in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, m. SAMUEL P. HANES.
    4. JOHN W. EASTERLING, b. December 20, 1871, Kentucky, d. March 18, 1963, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. EUNICE C. JONES.
    5. WILLIAM LEWIS EASTERLING, b. November 30, 1873, Kentucky, d. April 15, 1968, Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, buried in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, m. LUCINDA BELLE HANES.
    6. CURTIS M. EASTERLING, b. November 3, 1875, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. 1912, buried in Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, m. MARY M. SEXTON.






MARY SUSAN EASTERLING, daughter of EVELINE CONLEY and WILLIAM H. EASTERLING, was born July 9, 1866 in Kentucky, died April 6, 1960, and is buried in Fort Cobb Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma. She married GEORGE LEE CARPENTER, son of LEVI B. CARPENTER and SARAH A. GOODPASTER, about 1882. He was born May 8, 1864 in Kentucky, died January 17, 1938, and is buried in Fort Cobb Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Levi Carpenter married Sarah Goodpaster on June 17, 1863 in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Mary D. Carpenter was born August 31, 1874 in Morgan County to Levi B. Carpenter (b. Morgan County) and Sarah A. Goodparter [sic] (b. Bath County), and Silas Carpenter was born November 10, 1878 in Morgan County to Levi B. Carpenter (b. Morgan County) and Sarah A. Goodparter (b. Bath County).

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Mary S. Carpenter lived from July 9, 1866 to April 6, 1960, and was buried in Fort Cobb Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, Oklahoma, and that George L. Carpenter lived from May 8, 1864 to January 17, 1938, and was buried in the same cemetery.

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1880 census for District 87 (Hampton's Mill) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1880), Levi B. Carpenter is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Josiah (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Levi F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Silas (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Justice Precinct 1) in Coryell County, Texas (dated June 11, 1900), George L. Carpenter is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in May of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary S. (wife, born in July of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 33), Sarah E. (daughter, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Josiah (son, born in December of 1885 in Texas, age 14), Cora E. (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Nannie L. (daughter, born in September of 1892 in Texas, age 7), James W. (son, born in March of 1895 in Texas, age 5), and Terrell L. (son, born in January of 1898 in Texas, age 2). They are living close to Mary's brother James and her sister Rhoda.

On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 166 (Justice Precinct 1) in Mitchell County, Texas (dated May 6 & 7, 1910), George L. Carpenter is listed as the head of the household for house #245, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mary S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 43), Joseph C. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Texas, age 24), Cora L. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nannie L. (daughter, born in Texas, age 17), William J., born in Texas, age 15), Terrell L. (son, born in Texas, age 13), Sophia M. (daughter, born in Texas, age 9), Virgie G. (daughter, born in Texas, age 6), and Mary (daughter, born in Texas, age 3).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 48 (Cobb) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), George Carpenter is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Turel (son, single, farm laborer, born in Texas, age 22), Sophia (daughter, born in Texas, age 18), and Mary (daughter, born in Texas, age 13). They are living next to son Joseph and close to son James.

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 8-45 (North Lathram) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated April 11, 1930), George L. Carpenter is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a salesman in a filling station [hard to read], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Mary S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 63), and Lois Carpenter (cousin, born in Oklahoma, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, age 14).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 9-20 (Mustang Township) in Canadian County, Oklahoma (dated April 22 & 23, 1940), W. B. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Texas, he was living in rural Wheeler County, Texas, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Nannie L. (wife, born in Texas, she was living in rural Wheeler County, Texas in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 47), and Mary Carpenter (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Caddo County, Oklahoma, in 1935, 4th grade education, age 73).

    The children of MARY EASTERLING and GEORGE CARPENTER are:

    1. SARAH EVELYN "EVA" CARPENTER, b. December 14, 1883, Kentucky, d. April 4, 1970, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, buried in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, m. SAMUEL DOUGLAS WOOD.
    2. JOSIAH C. "JOE" CARPENTER, b. December 22, 1885, Texas, d. June 1963, Oklahoma, buried in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, m. LILLIE WALDING.
    3. CORA ELIZABETH CARPENTER, b. August 20, 1888, Kentucky, d. May 26, 1984, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, m. (1) JAMES GASTON MCCARLEY, m. (2) JOHN THOMAS OWENS.
    4. NANNIE L. CARPENTER, b. September 1892, Texas, m. W. B. WILLIAMS.
    5. JAMES WILLIAM "J. W." CARPENTER, b. March 20, 1895, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, d. December 7, 1967, Mustang, Canadian County, Oklahoma, buried in Mustang, Canadian County, Oklahoma, m. ETHEL M. GIBSON.
    6. TERREL LEVY CARPENTER, b. January 7, 1898, Texas, d. December 7, 1951, buried in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, m. VERA IRENE COWLING.
    7. SOPHIE MAE CARPENTER, b. September 14, 1900, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, d. January 20, 1999, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, buried in Grandfield, Tillman County, Oklahoma, m. EARL WASHINGTON MORRIS.
    8. VIRGIE G. CARPENTER, b. 1904, Texas.
    9. MARY H. CARPENTER, b. October 25, 1907, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, d. August 2, 1991, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, buried in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, m. THOMAS L. WOODROW.






SARAH EVELYN "EVA" CARPENTER, daughter of MARY SUSAN EASTERLING and GEORGE LEE CARPENTER, was born December 14, 1883 in Kentucky, died April 4, 1970 in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. She married SAMUEL DOUGLES WOOD, son of WILLIAM TERRY WOOD and MALISSA A. MAYNARD, about 1905. He was born February 2, 1883 in Cooper, Delta County, Texas, died April 25, 1944 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Notes: When Samuel Douglas Wood's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Colorado [Colorado City], Mitchell County, Texas, he stated that he was a cashier for T & P Railroad Company in Colorado, Texas, that his closest relative was Mrs. Sarah Wood, and that he was born February 2, 1883. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had had brown eyes and black hair.

Notes: When Samuel Douglas Wood's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, he stated that He was working for W. Horace Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Eva Wood of Benton, and that he was born February 2, 1883 in Cooper, Texas. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 186 pounds, and he had brown eyes, brown hair, a dark-complexion, and cauliflower ears.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Sarah Evelyn Wood lived from December 14, 1883 to April 4, 1970, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and that Samuel Douglas Wood lived from February 2, 1883 to April 25, 1944, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Evelyn Carpenter Wood died April 4, 1970 in Glenview Hospital in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, from myocardial infarction. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 14, 1883, her marital status as widowed, her parents as George Lee Carpenter and Mary Eastlin [sic], the informant as T. L. Wood Sr., and the burial place as Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sarah Wood was born December 14, 1883, and died in April of 1970. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Texas, and her last place of residence was in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

According to Texas death record transcripts, Sarah Wood died April 4, 1970 in Tarrant County. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Samuel Douglas Wood died April 25, 1944 in Medical Arts Hospital in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, from uremia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Arkansas, his birth date as February 2, 1883, his marital status as married, his occupation as building contractor, his parents as William Terry Wood (b. Mississippi) and Mallesia A. Maynard (b. Mississippi), the informant as T. A. Wood of Dallas, and the burial place as Fort Worth.

According to Texas death records, Samuel Douglas Wood died April 25, 1944 in Dallas, Texas.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Samuel Douglas Wood was born February 2, 1883 in Cooper, Texas. His parents are listed as William L. Wood and Melissia A. Menard.

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 20 (Justice Precinct 3) in Ellis County, Texas (dated June 18, 1900), W. T. Wood is listed as the head of the household for house #206, he's a farmer, born in December of 1848 in Mississippi, father born in Alabama, mother born in South Carolina, married for 28 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are M.A. (wife, born in May of 1855 in Georgia, parents born in Georgia, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 45), W. B. (son, born in March of 1876 in Arkansas, age 24), Same D. (son, born in February of 1882 in Texas, age 18), S. J. (daughter, born in March of 1885 in Texas, age 15), and I. A. (son, born in September of 1888 in Texas, age 11).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 136 (Ennis) in Ellis County, Texas (dated April 21, 1910), Samuel Wood is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a messenger for the railroad, born in Texas, parents born in Mississippi, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Leonard (son, born in Texas, age 4), Tirry (son, born in Texas, age 2), Vivian (daughter, born in Texas, age 3 months), Roy H. Estes (boarder, married, messenger for the railroad, born in Texas, father born in Georgia, mother born in South Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, age 24), Margaret Estes (boarder, born in Texas, father born in Georgia, mother born in South Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), and Thomas F. Estes (boarder, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 1 year 8 months. Living close are Samuel's parents. Terry Wood is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a janitor, born in Mississippi, parents born in Alabama, 1st marriage, married for 38 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Malissa (wife, dress maker, born in Mississippi, parents born in Georgia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 52, and Alma (son, single, air brake inspector for the railroad, age 22). William and Malissa Wood are found living in Lee County, Mississippi in 1880 and William in Grant County, Arkansas in 1870.

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 155 (Colorado) in Mitchell County, Texas (dated January 6, 1920), Sam D. Wood is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a drayman (?), born in Texas, parents born in Mississippi, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Leonard (son, born in Texas, age 14), Terry (son, born in Texas, age 12), and Nona (daughter, born in Texas, age 9).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 63-25 (Benton) in Saline County, Arkansas (dated April 9, 1940), Samuel D. Wood is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's the owner-operator of a laundry, born in Texas, he was living in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1935, he has 2 years of college, and he's 57 years old. Also listed is Eva (wife, partner-operator of a laundry, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 56).

    The children of EVA CARPENTER and SAM WOOD are:

    1. LEONARD H. WOOD, b. October 27, 1905, Texas, d. April 12, 1987, Paradise, Wise County, Texas, buried in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, m. LILA MAE LONG.
    2. TERRY LEE WOOD, b. September 23, 1907, Texas, d. August 5, 1979, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, m. EULA MAE HICKS.
    3. NONA VIVIAN WOOD, b. 1910, Texas.







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