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    JESSIE CONLEY, daughter of JOHN H. CONLEY and LOUISA ELIZABETH "ELIZA" WHITT, was born July 18, 1901 in Kentucky. She married DEWEY WITTEN CONLEY, son of HAMILTON CONLEY and LOUISE ADAMS, December 2, 1922. He was born August 3, 1900 in Kentucky, and died April 1, 1972 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. Dewey Conley married (2) MAUDE (unknown last name).

    Notes: When Dewey Witten Conley'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 Ham Conley in Salyersville, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ham Conley, and that he was born August 3, 1900. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dewey Conley was born August 3, 1900, and died in April of 1872. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 from the Railroad Board, and his last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dewey W. Conley died April 1, 1972 in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, at the age of 71. He was married at the time of his death.

    On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 73-46 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 9, 1930), Dewey Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a laborer for a railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Jessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 29), Norma L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4 years 11 months), Betty M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2 years ? months), and Anna L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 1 month).

      The children of JESSIE CONLEY and DEWEY CONLEY are:

      1. NORMA LEE CONLEY, b. 1925, Ohio, m. JACK KINKER.
      2. BETTY MARIE CONLEY, b. 1927, Ohio, m. PAUL MEANS.
      3. ANNA LOU CONLEY, b. 1929, Ohio, m. LLOYD CAUDILL.
      4. BOBBY JOE CONLEY, m. PATTY HAYSLIP.
      5. DONNA SUE CONLEY, m. JAMES WRAY.
      6. ROBERT CONLEY.







    NORA PRATER, daughter of MAHALA CATHERINE "CAT" CONLEY and WILLIAM M. PRATER, was born May 7, 1889, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died April 30, 1952 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Adams Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married HENRY L. LEMASTER, son of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LEMASTER and PAULINA HOWARD, October 23, 1909. He was born September 6, 1886, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 18, 1952 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Adams Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to her death certificate, Nora Prater Lemaster died suddenly on April 30, 1952 in Falcon from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birthdate as May 7, 1889, her marital status as married, her parents as William Prater and Catherine Conley, and the informant as Mrs. Jessie Conley.

    According to his death certificate, Henry Lemaster died from arteriosclerosis due to an old cerebral accident with bronchial pneumonia as another significant condition. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birthdate as September 6, 1886, his marital status as widowed, his parents are listed as Ben Lemaster and Plyna Howard, and the informant as Christal Conley.

    On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Henry Lemaster Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 months, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Nora's brother, Kernie Prater (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18) They are living next to her uncle John Prater and his wife Emaline. It's unknown why Henry is listed as a Jr.

    On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 3-5, 1920), Henry L. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Christel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Runa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Henry Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41), Roonie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Bacher (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

      The children of NORA PRATER and HENRY LEMASTER are:

      1. CHRYSTAL LEMASTER, b. November 11, 1910, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1978, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JESSE FRANKLIN CONLEY.
      2. RUNA LEMASTER, October 6, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1977, m. EDWARD STEELE.
      3. MITCHELL LEMASTER, b. December 4, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 29, 1978, m. EUNA BORDERS.
      4. PLYNA CATHERINE LEMASTER, b. June 1923, d. 1923.
      5. MORRIS LEMASTER, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NELL MCLEMORE.
      6. BEECHER LEMASTER, b. May 3, 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1983, m. ELLEN ANDERS.







    NANCY A. TATE, daughter of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born December 25, 1809 in Russell County, Virginia, died April 27, 1878 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in the Killian Cemetery in Portersville, Alabama. She married ELIAS KILLIAN, son of DANIEL KILLIAN and MARY BOST, in 1828 in Warren County, Tennessee. He was born November 28, 1811 in North Carolina, died December 30, 1885 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in the Killian Cemetery in Portersville, Alabama.

      The children of NANCY A. TATE and ELIAS KILLIAN are:

      1. ELIZABETH A. KILLIAN, b. January 1829, Warren County, Tennessee, d. July 18, 1900, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. JOHN GARRETT JACOWAY.
      2. SUSANAH KILLIAN, b. September 23, 1834, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. October 4, 1887, Georgia, m. ELISHA C. MAJORS.
      3. DANIEL SHEPARD KILLIAN, b. September 29, 1835, Warren County, Tennessee, d. July 27, 1889, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. (1) MARY ANN WINSTON, m. (2) MARY HARRIS.
      4. AARON CALVIN "CAP" KILLIAN, b. October 23, 1837, Portersville, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. January 30, 1912, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. (1) LUCRETIA C. SIMS, m. (2) LUCINDA CHARLOTTA FRANKLIN.
      5. HENRY ELIAS KILLIAN, b. September 18, 1839, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. December 25, 1916, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. (1) NANCY M. B. NEWELL, m. (2) MARTHA "MAT" KILLIAN.
      6. WILLIAM THOMAS KILLIAN, b. December 23, 1843, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. November 24, 1927, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. CATHERINE "KATE" CHITWOOD.
      7. GEORGE WASHINGTON KILLIAN, b. May 23, 1847, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. May 17, 1840, DeKalb County, Alabama.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    WILLIAM TATE, son of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born about 1810 in Warren County, Tennessee, and died before 1862 in Warren County, Tennessee.

      The children of WILLIAM TATE and (unknown) are:

      1. ELIZABETH LOUISE TATE, b. 1830, Warren County, Tennessee, d. before March 25, 1864, m. THOMAS M. LITTLE, August 1, 1844, DeKalb, County, Alabama.
      2. STEPHEN TATE, b. 1831, Warren County, Tennessee, d. 1863, Tennessee.
        Notes: Stephen Tate died in the Battle of Shiloh in the Civil War in Tennessee.
      3. JOHN TATE, b. 1833, Warren County, Tennessee, d. before May 6, 1863, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. ELIZABETH WEAVER.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    MAYBEN (MAYBURN) DOCK TATE, son of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born about 1812 in Warren County, Tennessee, died October 18, 1882, and is buried under the southernmost oak tree in the old section of Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama. He married DELANA KILLIAN, daughter of DANIEL KILLIAN and MARY BOST, before 1848 in Warren County, Tennessee. She was born about 1823 in Warren County, Tennessee, died in 1884 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried under the same oak tree as her husband.

      The children of MAYBEN TATE and DELANA KILLIAN are:

      1. SUSANNAH TATE, b. 1848, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. before January 15, 1883, DeKalb, Alabama, m. ISAAC MCPHERSON.
      2. ABRAHAM ANTHONY BUEL TATE, b. October 1850, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. March 8, 1900, DeKalb, Alabama, m. LOUISA HICKSON.
      3. EVELINA JANE TATE, b. May 10, 1852, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. Arkansas.
      4. WILLIAM MAYBURN TATE, b. April 1855, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. November 6, 1855, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      5. ELIZABETH "BETT" TATE, b. January 1, 1856, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. June 8, 1937, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried in Walker's Chapel Cemetery, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. THOMAS J. HORN. He was b. January 23, 1856, d. November 4, 1933, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried in Walker's Chapel Cemetery, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      6. MARY F. TATE, b. 1863/64, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. ALEXANDER COLLETT.
      7. ALMEDA TATE, b. 1863/64, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. Arkansas, m. JOSEPH I. MCNUTT.
      8. SARAH "SALLY" TATE, b. May 10, 1865, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. March 1, 1938, Keller, Texas, buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Keller, Texas, m. WILLIAM NATHAN BLACKWOOD, 1885. He was b. September 1851, Mississippi, d. August 31, 1924, Keller, Texas, buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Keller, Texas.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    AARON TATE JR., son of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born July 1, 1814 in Warren County, Tennessee, died February 21, 1893 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Collbran, Alabama. He married SELETHA WARD, March 23, 1839 in DeKalb County, Alabama. She was born December 15, 1822 in Tennessee, died April 15, 1908 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Collbran, Alabama.

      The child of AARON TATE and (unknown) is:

      1. ELIZABETH J. TATE, b. 1834.
        Notes: Elizabeth was too old to have been Seletha's child, and may not have been the daughter of Aaron, either. J.S. (Strigel) Tate wrote that he found Aaron, his wife, and one child (Elizabeth) on the 1840 Marion County, Tennessee census. He then lists her as 10 in 1850, 26 in 1860 and 36 in 1870 census returns. The 10 in 1850 should probably have been 16 and was recorded or reported inaccurately.

      The children of AARON TATE and SELETHA WARD are:

      1. HARRIETTE E. TATE, b. 1844, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. DOCTOR MAYBURN L. TATE, b. October 8, 1846, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. August 5, 1923, Cagle Sequatchie County, Tennessee, m. ADELAIDE DEERING.
      3. WILLIAM DUDLEY TATE, b. 1847, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. after 1904.
      4. SUSAN TATE, b. April 1850, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      5. NANCY TATE, b. 1861, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      6. MARGARET TATE, b. 1863, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      7. JOHN TATE, b. 1865, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      8. MANDY ELLEN TATE, b. 1865, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. DeKalb County, Alabama, m. ANDREW CASEY.
      9. RITTA ELIZABETH TATE, b. 1869, DeKalb County, Alabama.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    MARY TATE, daughter of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born about 1816 in Warren County, Tennessee. She married JAMES S. BRYANT. He was born about 1821 in Tennessee.

      The children of MARY TATE and JAMES BRYANT are:

      1. MARY J. BRYANT, b. 1848, Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
      2. WILLIAM B. BRYANT, b. 1849, Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    SUSANNAH TATE, daughter of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born December 22, 1817 in Warren County, Tennessee, and died June 8, 1899 in Newburg, Comanche County, Texas. She married JAMES CUNNINGHAM, son of JONATHAN CUNNINGHAM and KEZIAH (unknown last name), February 14, 1835 in DeKalb County, Alabama. He was born April 6, 1816 in Warren County, Tennessee, and died July 8, 1894 in Newburg, Comanche County, Texas.

      The children of SUSANNAH TATE and JAMES CUNNINGHAM are:

      1. AARON CUNNINGHAM, b. April 8, 1836, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM, b. February 17, 1839, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      3. DAVID HOUSTON CUNNINGHAM, b. January 24, 1842, Titus County, Texas.
      4. RICHARD TANKERSLY CUNNINGHAM, b. January 26, 1844, Titus County, Texas.
      5. JOHN VALENTINE CUNNINGHAM, b. February 14, 1846, Titus County, Texas.
      6. WILLIAM HENRY CUNNINGHAM, b. August 17, 1848, Titus County, Texas.
      7. JAMES WASHINGTON CUNNINGHAM, b. February 14, 1850, Titus County, Texas.
      8. JOSEPH JACKSON CUNNINGHAM, b. February 11, 1852, Titus County, Texas.
      9. THOMAS ANDERSON CUNNINGHAM, b. August 30, 1855, Titus County, Texas.
      10. GEORGE WASHINGTON CUNNINGHAM, b. December 21, 1857, Titus County, Texas.
      11. MARY JANE CUNNINGHAM, b. April 16, 1860, Titus County, Texas.
      12. UNITY ANN CUNNINGHAM, b. December 21, 1862, Titus County, Texas.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    ROBERT HOOD TATE, son of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born November 30, 1819 in Warren County, Tennessee, died January 24, 1902 in Newberg, Comanche County, Texas, and is buried in Board Church Cemetery in Comanche County, Texas. He married (1) ELIZABETH EDMONDSON, February 11, 1844 in DeKalb County, Alabama. She was born about 1823 in Warren County, Tennessee, died in 1858 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in DeKalb County, Alabama. He married (2) JULIA ANN ASHBERRY SHANKLE, daughter of WILLIAM ASHBERRY and MARY FRANKLIN, October 23, 1858 in DeKalb County, Alabama. She was born December 30, 1838 in Alabama, died February 7, 1894 in Comanche County, Texas, and is buried in Board Church Cemetery in Comanche County, Texas.

    Notes: In addition to the 19 children named, there were 4 stillborn children for a total of 23 known children between Robert and his 2 wives.

    On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 33 in Comanche County, Texas (dated June 2 & 3, 1880), Robert Tate is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, parents born in Virginia, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Alabama, parents born in Alabama age 40), Joseph (son, born in Alabama, age 23), Henry (son, born in Alabama, age 18), Evaline (daughter, born in Alabama, age 16), George (son, born in Alabama, age 14), John (son, born in Alabama, age 13), Mattie (daughter, born in Alabama, age 12), Fannie (daughter, born in Alabama, age 11), General (son, born in Alabama, age 8), Cornelia (daughter, born in Texas, age 3), and Robert (son, born in Texas, age 1).

      The children of ROBERT TATE and ELIZABETH EDMONDSON are:

      1. SARAH E. TATE, b. May 8, 1844, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. MARTHA JANE TATE, b. May 11, 1846, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      3. NANCY ANN TATE, b. August 28, 1848, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      4. ELIZA A. TATE, b. April 6, 1850, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      5. MARY TATE, b. May 15, 1851, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      6. AMANDA TATE, b. July 14, 1852, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      7. ELLEN Z. TATE, b. February 24, 1854, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      8. JOSEPH TATE, b. December 18, 1856, DeKalb County, Alabama.

      The children of ROBERT TATE and JULIA SHANKLE are:

      1. AARON SYLVESTER TATE, b. June 28, 1857, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. JAMES HENRY TATE, b. December 25, 1860, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      3. EVALINE TATE, b. July 9, 1862, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      4. GEORGE WASHINGTON TATE, b. February 14, 1864, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      5. JOHN FRANKLIN TATE, b. September 21, 1865, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      6. MARTHA ANN TATE, b. November 15, 1867, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      7. NANCY FANNIE BLAKE TATE, b. November 25, 1869, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      8. GENERAL COLUMBUS "LUM" TATE, b. March 15, 1871, Comanche County, Texas, d. March 14, 1907, Comanche County, Texas, m. JESSIE SELINA CREAMER.
      9. LAURA TATE, b. August 17, 1873, Comanche County, Texas, d. before 1880.
      10. J. CORNELIA TATE, b. June 1, 1876, Comanche County, Texas.
      11. ROBERT HOOD TATE JR., b. November 30, 1878, Comanche County, Texas.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    SARAH A. TATE, daughter of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born about 1821 in Warren County, Tennessee, and died January 28, 1852 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. She married JAHAZIEL H. TATE, son of JAMES TATE and RUTH DAVIDSON, October 18, 1839 in DeKalb County, Alabama. He was born March 4, 1814 in Warren County, Tennessee, died August 4, 1888 in Poetry, Kaufman County, Texas, and is buried in Dry Creek Cemetery in Poetry, Kaufman County, Texas.

      The children of SARAH TATE and JAHAZIEL TATE are:

      1. JAMES ELGAN TATE, b. April 8, 1841, Pulaski County, Arkansas, d. June 1841, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
      2. MARTIN VANBUREN TATE, b. February 8, 1843, Pulaski County, Arkansas, m. DORENDA ELLEN MORRIS, February 15, 1866.
      3. MARY JANE TATE, b. September 27, 1845, Pulaski County, Arkansas, d. May 23, 1855, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    HENRY L. TATE, son of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born about 1822 in Warren County, Tennessee. He married MILLY CATHERINE EDMONDSON in 1845. She was born about 1829 in Alabama.

      The children of HENRY TATE and MILLY EDMONDSON are:

      1. LOUISA J. TATE, b. 1846, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. JOHN C. TATE, b. 1850, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      3. AARON TATE, b. 1851, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      4. MILLIE CATHERINE TATE, b. before 1870.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    ELIZABETH F. TATE, daughter of ELIZABETH L. CONNELLY and AARON TATE, was born about 1825 in Warren County, Tennessee, and died in Comanche County, Texas. She married (1) JOHN LAKEWAY. She married (2) WILLIAM M. LITTLE. He was born about 1822 in Texas, and died in Comanche County, Texas.

      The children of ELIZABETH TATE and WILLIAM LITTLE are:

      1. AARON LITTLE, b. 1857, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. HENRY LITTLE, b. 1858, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      3. AMANDA LITTLE, b. 1860, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      4. ROBERT LITTLE, b. 1864, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      5. JULIA LITTLE, b. 1866.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    ELIZABETH A. KILLIAN, daughter of NANCY A. TATE and ELIAS KILLIAN, was born in January of 1829 in Warren County, Tennessee, died July 18, 1900 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in the Baptist Church Cemetery in Dade County, Georgia. She married JOHN GARRETT JACOWAY, January 26, 1857 in DeKalb County, Alabama. He was born July 28, 1818, died October 5, 1872 in Trenton, Dade County, Georgia, and is buried in the Baptist Church Cemetery in Dade County, Georgia.

      The children of ELIZABETH KILLIAN and JOHN JACOWAY are:

      1. NANCY JACOWAY, m. M. BARBER.
      2. THEDOCIA CLEMMIE JACOWAY, m. WILL S. TAYLOR.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    SUSANAH KILLIAN, daughter of NANCY A. TATE and ELIAS KILLIAN, was born September 23, 1834 in DeKalb County, Alabama, died October 4, 1887 in Georgia, and was buried October 8, 1887 in Lebanon Cemetery, DeKalb County, Alabama. She married ELISHA C. MAJORS, February 9, 1853 in DeKalb County, Alabama. He was born July 22, 1829, died October 9, 1897 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and was buried October 12, 1897 in Lebanon Cemetery, DeKalb County, Alabama.

      The children of SUSANAH KILLIAN and ELISHA MAJORS are:

      1. VALERIA MAJORS, b. December 10, 1854, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      2. VINCY EVA MAJORS, b. January 14, 1859, Dade County, Georgia.
      3. THOMAS ALEXANDER MAJORS, b. October 11, 1863, Dade County, Georgia, d. April 10, 1936, Claxton, Georgia.
      4. ROBERT ELISHA LEE MAJORS, b. January 12, 1866, Cartersville, Georgia, d. January 28, 1941.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    DANIEL SHEPARD KILLIAN, son of NANCY A. TATE and ELIAS KILLIAN, was born September 29, 1835 in Warren County, Tennessee, died July 27, 1889 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama. He married (1) MARY ANN WINSTON, May 31, 1859 in DeKalb County, Alabama. She was born November 21, 1840 in Alabama, died October 6, 1879 in DeKalb County, Alabama, and is buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama. He married (2) MARY HARRIS, January 20, 1881. She was born about 1840.

      The children of DANIEL KILLIAN and MARY WINSTON are:

      1. GADDIE E. KILLIAN, b. June 26, 1862, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. September 15, 1881, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Collbran, Alabama.
      2. WILLIAM EDWARD KILLIAN, b. September 17, 1864, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. May 10, 1943, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. MARTHA ALICE BRUCE, December 10, 1885, DeKalb County, Alabama. She was b. January 11, 1866, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. February 24, 1946, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      3. ELIZABETH "ADDIE" KILLIAN, b. July 3, 1866, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. September 1, 1921, m. RIAL BURT.
      4. SHEPARD C. KILLIAN, b. January 21, 1869, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. September 10, 1869, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama.
        Notes: Shepard Killian died of whooping cough.
      5. HUGH HENRY KILLIAN, b. July 22, 1870, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. December 21, 1905, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Glenwood Cemetery, Fort Payne, Alabama, m. ROXINE TRAYLOR. She was b. 1885, d. 1950.
      6. DEMOVILLE STOKLEY KILLIAN, b. November 7, 1872, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. September 12, 1917, Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. MARY ELLEN WALTON.
      7. SAMUEL FULGAN KILLIAN, b. 1874, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. 1940, DeKalb County, Alabama, m. BEULAH Z. SLOANE.
      8. MARTIN ALMET KILLIAN, b. 1876, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. 1892, DeKalb County, Alabama, buried Gravel Hill Cemetery, Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama.
      9. BAILY BRUCE KILLIAN, b. May 20, 1878, Collbran, DeKalb County, Alabama, d. March 25, 1969, m. IDA LUCINDA MCCLUNG, November 10, 1898. She was b. 1880.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate, Ellen Killian McCalman, and other sources)







    JAMES MCMILLAN, son of ELIZABETH CONLEY and ROBERT PEYTON MCMILLAN, was born July 4, 1876 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died September 2, 1949 in Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri. He married MYRTLE LEORA TAYLOR, daughter of ABRAHAM LINCOLN TAYLOR and MARY MATILDA MATHEWS, January 2, 1901. She was born December 21, 1884 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri, and died March 5, 1964.

    Notes: According to their granddaughter, Louise McMillan Aldrich, James came to Missouri as a small baby, settled in Browning, Missouri for a while, and then moved to Marceline, Missouri. He was a coal miner and a farmer. James and Leora bought a farm southeast of Marceline in the early 1920's, where he died in 1949 from the effects of the coal mine. His birthday was on the 4th of July and they always had a gathering and James always tried to have plenty of hand-picked blackberries on hand for fresh blackberry pies.

      The children of JAMES MCMILLAN and LEORA TAYLOR are:

      1. VELMA MAY MCMILLAN, b. May 2, 1902, d. February 8, 1926, m. JAMES SPENCER SPORTSMAN. He was b. November 21, 1902, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, d. March 21, 1960, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
      2. JAMES LAVERN MCMILLAN, b. February 19, 1904, Mystic, Iowa, m. MATTIE LUCILLE THOMPSON.
      3. RUBY CLARIBEL MCMILLAN, b. September 15, 1906, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, d. April 8, 1994, Kansas City, Missouri, m. CLYDE WILBUR KINTNER, September 15, 1926. He was b. January 9, 1903, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, d. March 27, 1945.
      4. MARY ELIZABETH MCMILLAN, b. January 6, 1909, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, d. November 22, 1962, Wyandotte County, Kansas, buried, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, m. VERNER LEE TWITCHEL.
      5. CHARLES MCMILLAN, b. January 31, 1911, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, d. September 22, 1985, Columbia, Missouri, buried Mount Olivet Cemetery, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri.
      6. GLENN MCMILLAN, b. July 17, 1913, d. 1985, California.
      7. ALEX MCMILLAN, b. October 24, 1916, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, d. December 4, 1980, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, buried Mount Olivet Cemetery, m. VIOLA MAE OLDHAM, November 4, 1939. She was b. March 9, 1922, Chariton County, Missouri.
      8. EUGENE FAY MCMILLAN, b. July 8, 1923, d. January 24, 1984, buried Mount Olivet Cemetery, Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, m. VIRGINIA RUTH SMITH. She was b. 1928, d. 1976.

      (This information comes from Louise McMillan Aldrich and other sources)







    JAMES LAVERN MCMILLAN, son of JAMES MCMILLAN and MYRTLE LEORA TAYLOR, was born February 19, 1904, Mystic, Iowa. He married MATTIE LUCILLE THOMPSON, December 24, 1928 in Linn County, Missouri. She was born October 13, 1909 in Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, and died September 3, 1990.

      The children of JAMES MCMILLAN and MATTIE THOMPSON are:

      1. VIRGINIA LEE MCMILLAN, b. November 7, 1929, d. November 7, 1929.
      2. WAYNE MCMILLAN.
      3. MARTHA LOUISE MCMILLAN, m. KENNETH EUGENE ALDRICH.

      (This information comes from Louise McMillan Aldrich)







    MARTHA LOUISE MCMILLAN, daughter of JAMES LAVERN MCMILLAN and MATTIE LUCILLE THOMPSON, married KENNETH EUGENE ALDRICH.

      The children of LOUISE MCMILLAN and KENNETH ALDRICH are:

      1. REGINA KAYE ALDRICH.
      2. TROY K. ALDRICH.
      3. NANCY KAY ALDRICH.

      (This information comes from Louise McMillan Aldrich)







    FRANCES CONLEY, daughter of THOMAS CONLEY and SUSAN JOYNES, was born about 1800 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and died before 1870. She married BENJAMIN H. SALYER on February 15, 1821. He was born about 1798 in Castlewoods, Russell County, Virginia, died about 1871 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 287 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    Frances Conley Salyer reportedly died April 19, 1869 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    On page 16 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 13, 1850), Benjamin Saliers is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Francis (born in North Carolina, age 49), Margarett (born in Kentucky, age 22), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 20), Eliza (born in Kentucky, age 18), Neoma (born in Kentucky, age 12), Samantha (born in Kentucky, age 7), Benjamin H. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and John H. Saliers (born in Kentucky, age 18).

    On page 102 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 14, 1860), Benjamin Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #649, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Frances (born in North Carolina, age 60), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 30), Samantha (born in Kentucky, age 18), Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 15), and Joseph Stapleton (born in Kentucky, age 19). Joseph Stapleton marries Samantha Salyer.

    On page 25 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1870), Benjamin Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 40), Alexander (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Manford (born in Kentucky, age 3).

      The children of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN SALYER are:

      1. HENDERSON SALYER, b. September 30, 1822, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ELIZABETH "BETSY" WILLIAMS, m. (2) NANCY FUGATE.
      2. CHRISTINE SALYER, b. 1826, Kentucky, m. JOHN M. WILLIAMS. He was b. 1818, Kentucky.
      3. ELIZABETH SALYER, b. April 13, 1826, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      4. MARGARET SALYER, b. March 13, 1828, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 29, 1906, m. LEWIS WILLIAMS.
      5. REBECCA SALYER, b. March 14, 1830, Flat Gap, Kentucky.
      6. ELIZA SALYER, b. May 29, 1832, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 30, 1915, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Stapleton Cemetery, Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDWARD STAPLETON.
      7. NAOMA SALYER, b. July 3, 1837, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY.
      8. SAMANTHA SALYER, b. February 12, 1843, Kentucky, d. after 1930, m. JOSEPH STAPLETON.
      9. BENJAMIN HENDERSON SALYER, b. February 12, 1846, Kentucky, m. MALISSA MARGARET WILLIAMS. She was b. 1848.







    SARAH MINERVA ADKINS, daughter of MARGARET CONNELLY and RICHARD CASWELL ADKINS, was born about 1843 and died in California. She married JAMES SCOTT about 1861 in Wisconsin.

    Notes: It has also been reported that James Scott was the son of John and Michala Scott and was born in Indiana.

      The children of SARAH ADKINS and JAMES SCOTT are:

      1. JOHN R. SCOTT, b. 1862, Wisconsin.
      2. JANE M. SCOTT, b. 1863, Wisconsin.
      3. JAMES SCOTT II, b. 1869, Wisconsin.
      4. PIERCE SCOTT, b. 1870, Wisconsin.
      5. SAMUEL SCOTT, b. 1871, Wisconsin.
      6. BIRD SCOTT, b. 1873, Wisconsin.
      7. DOLLY SCOTT, b. 1876, Wisconsin.
      8. JAMES EVERETT SCOTT, b. June 28, 1878, Wisconsin, d. January 25, 1945, Los Angeles County, California.

      (This information comes from Michael Leonard, Diana Withrow, and other sources)







    GENERAL COLUMBUS "LUM" TATE, son of ROBERT HOOD TATE and JULIA ANN ASHBERRY SHANKLE, was born March 15, 1871 in Newburg, Comanche County, Texas, and died March 14, 1907 in Comanche County, Texas. He married JESSIE SELINA CREAMER, daughter of JOSIAH CREAMER and SARAH BRISCOE, October 13, 1892 in Comanche County, Texas. She was born September 11, 1874 in Comanche County, Texas, and died March 3, 1961 in Comanche County, Texas.

    Notes: On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 33 in Comanche County, Texas (dated June 4, 1880), Josiah Creamer is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in South Carolina, parents born in South Carolina, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Jessie (daughter, born in Texas, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Georgia, age 5), Hardy Creamer (farmer, born in Georgia, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Georgia, age 23), and Mattie Creamer (Hardy's wife, born in Alabama, parents born in Alabama, age 18).

    On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 29 in Comanche County, Texas (dated June 14, 1900), Lum G. Tate is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in March of 1871 in Texas, parents born in Alabama, married for 7 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Jesse S. (wife, born in September of 1874 in Texas, parents born in Alabama, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Mittie J. (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Texas, age 6), Willie M. (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Texas, age 4), and Mamie J. (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Texas, age 1). They are living next to Jessie's parents.

    On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 5 in Comanche County, Texas (dated May 2, 1910), Jessie Tate is listed as the head of the household for house #211, she's a farmer, widowed, father born in Texas, mother born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, and she's 34 years old. Also listed are Mittie (daughter, born in Texas, age 16), May (daughter, born in Texas, age 14), Jewel (daughter, born in Texas, age 12), Lee (son, born in Texas, age 6), Roy (son, born in Texas, age 3), and Charley Prescott (hired hand, single, born in Texas, parents born in the United States, age 22).

    On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 17 (Texola) in Beckham County, Oklahoma (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Jessie is found living in the home of her daughter. Charles C. Prescott is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Texas, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Texas, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Middie J. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 26), Irene L. (daughter, born in Texas, age 6 years 10 months), Curtis G. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 2), Jessie C. Tate (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Texas, father born in Alabama, mother born in Mississippi, age 45), Lee R. (brother-in-law, born in Texas, age 16), and Roy H. (brother-in-law, born in Texas, age 13).

    On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 57-135 (Gates City) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 12 & 13, 1930), Jessie is found living in the home of a different daughter. Claude H. Winn is listed as the head of the household for house #447, he's a gauger in an oil refinery, born in Texas, father born in Texas, mother born in Arkansas, first married at age 21, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mamie J. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at 20, age 31), and Jessie S. Tate (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Texas, father born in Alabama, mother born in Tennessee, age 56). There are several other people living in this house listed as boarders.

      The children of LUM TATE and JESSIE CREAMER are:

      1. MARTHA J. "MITTIE" TATE, b. September 20, 1893, Comanche County, Texas, d. October 8, 1967, m. CHARLES CURTIS PRESCOTT.
      2. WILLIE MAY TATE, December 11, 1895, Comanche County, Texas, m. ROBERT JENKINS.
      3. MAMIE JEWELL TATE, b. July 13, 1898, Comanche County, Texas, d. October 8, 1967, Texas, m. CLAUDE HALE WINN.
      4. ROBERT LEE TATE, b. August 21, 1903, Comanche County, Texas, d. November 20, 1988, Garland, Dallas County, Texas, m. GRACE SARAH MAGNESS.
      5. ROY HERMAN TATE, b. November 14, 1906, Comanche County, Texas, d. December 29, 1982, m. NANNIE B. BARNETT.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate, John Turner, and other sources)







    ROBERT LEE TATE, son of GENERAL COLUMBUS "LUM" TATE and JESSIE SELINA CREAMER, was born August 21, 1903 in Comanche County, Texas, and died November 20, 1988 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas. He married GRACE SARAH MAGNESS, daughter of WILLIAM PERRY MAGNESS and TENNIE ARNOLD, May 30, 1924 in Comanche County, Texas. She was born November 4, 1903 in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas, and died January 19, 2002 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas.

    Notes: On page 31 of the 1910 census for District 46 in Eastland County, Texas (dated May 12, 1910), W.P. Magnus is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Louisiana, parents born in Louisiana, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Tennie (wife, born in Texas, father born in the United States, mother born in Georgia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Gertrude (daughter, born in Texas, age 8), Grase (daughter, born in Texas, age 6), Ethel (daughter, born in Texas, age 4), and Allen (son, born in Texas, age 7 months).

    On pages 18 & 19 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Gustine) in Comanche County, Texas (dated June 19, 1920), Perry Magness is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farmer, born in Louisiana, parents born in the United States, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Tennie (wife, born in Texas, father born in the United States, mother born in Mississippi, age 39), Gertrude (daughter, born in Texas, age 17), Grace (daughter, born in Texas, age 16), Ethel (daughter, born in Texas, age 14), Roger (son, born in Texas, age 10), Willie M. (daughter, born in Texas, age 6), Gayland (son, born in Texas, age 2 years 10 months), and Dorris F. (daughter, born in Texas, age 3 months).

    On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 47-6 in Comanche County, Texas (dated April 14, 1930), R. Lee Tate is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at age 20, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at 20, age 26), and Robert D. (son, born in Texas, age 4 years 8 months). They are living close to Robert's uncle, James Tate.

      The child of ROBERT TATE and GRACE MAGNESS is:

      1. ROBERT DELAINE TATE, b. July 29, 1925, Texas, died May 25, 1993, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, buried in Restland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, m. BETTY SUE SEILHAN.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    ROBERT DELAINE TATE, son of ROBERT LEE TATE and GRACE SARAH MAGNESS, was born July 29, 1925 in Texas, died May 25, 1993 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, and is buried in Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. He married BETTY SUE SEILHAN, daughter of GUSTAVE SEILHAN and OLYMPIA GREEN. She was born March 29, 1924, and died November 4, 2006 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

    Notes: On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 123-77 in Jefferson County, Texas (dated April 26, 1930), Gustave Seilhan is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's working in the oil fields, born in Louisiana, parents born in Louisiana, first married at age 22, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Olymphie [hard to read] (wife, born in Louisiana, parents born in Louisiana, first married at 23, age 38), Millard J. (son, born in Louisiana, age 14), Curby J. (son, born in Louisiana, age 12), John E. (son, born in Louisiana, age 8), Betty S. (daughter, born in Louisiana, age 6), and Irene (daughter, born in Louisiana, age 4 years 3 months).

      The child of ROBERT TATE and BETTY SEILHAN is:

      1. JAMES MICHAEL TATE, b. March 2, 1947, Longview, Texas, d. 1983, m. JANE ANN TUEL.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    JAMES MICHAEL TATE, son of ROBERT DELAINE TATE and BETTY SUE SEILHAN, married JANE ANN TUEL, daughter of O'NEAL TUEL and MILDRED (unknown last name).

      The child of JAMES TATE and JANE TUEL is:

      1. ROBERT WILLIAM TATE.

      (This information comes from Roland Tate and other sources)







    GEORGENE CAUDILL, daughter of WONNIE CONLEY and EDGAR CAUDILL, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BILLY RAY CAUDILL (divorced).

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgine Caudill was born in Johnson County to Wannie Conley.

      The children of GEORGENE CAUDILL and BILLY CAUDILL are:

      1. CATHY JEAN CAUDILL, m. LAWRENCE GORDON HEUSER.
      2. MICHAEL RAY CAUDILL, m. LINDA CASTLE.
      3. ANITA SUE CAUDILL, m. (1) JEFFREY LOWELL PERKOWSKI, m. (2) EDGAR RAY GRIFFITH.
      4. WILLIAM BASCOM CAUDILL, m. KAREN LEMASTER.
      5. NANCY LYNN CAUDILL.
      6. CHARLES ANTHONY CAUDILL.
      7. MELISSA ANN CAUDILL.







    CATHY JEAN CAUDILL, daughter of GEORGENE CAUDILL and BILLY RAY CAUDILL, married LAWRENCE GORDON HEUSER.

      The child of CATHY CAUDILL and LAWRENCE HEUSER is:

      1. PENOLOPE JEAN HEUSER.







    ANITA SUE CAUDILL, daughter of GEORGENE CAUDILL and BILLY RAY CAUDILL, married (1) JEFFREY LOWELL PERKOWSKI. She married (2) EDGAR RAY GRIFFITH.

      The children of ANITA CAUDILL and JEFFREY PERKOWSKI are:

      1. JAMES MICHAEL PERKOWSKI.
      2. CHRISTY MICHELLE PERKOWSKI.

      The child of ANITA CAUDILL and EDGAR GRIFFITH is:

      1. KELLY MARLE GRIFFITH.







    WILLIAM BASCOM CAUDILL, son of GEORGENE CAUDILL and BILLY RAY CAUDILL, married KAREN ANN LEMASTER, daughter of ARMATHA CONLEY and BOYD LEMASTER.

      The child of WILLIAM CAUDILL and KAREN LEMASTER is:

      1. AMY DENISE CAUDILL.







    DARWIN EDGAR CAUDILL, son of WONNIE CONLEY and EDGAR CAUDILL, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VANDELLA AUXIER.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darwin E. Caudill was born in Johnson County to Wannie Conley.

      The children of DARWIN CAUDILL and VANDELLA AUXIER are:

      1. LISA JO CAUDILL, m. PHILLIP WIREMAN.
      2. PAUL DARWIN CAUDILL.







    GERALDINE "NANCY" CAUDILL, daughter of WONNIE CONLEY and EDGAR CAUDILL, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BRYAN DELANO BROWN.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geraldine Caudill was born in Johnson County to Wonnie Conley.

      The children of NANCY CAUDILL and BRYAN BROWN are:

      1. PAMELA SUE BROWN.
      2. KIMBERLY ANN BROWN.







    HENDERSON SALYER, son of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN H. SALYER, was born September 30, 1822 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) ELIZABETH "BETSY" WILLIAMS, daughter of JOHN M. WILLIAMS, December 8, 1843 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1815 in Kentucky, and died about 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) NANCY FUGATE, about 1846. She was born about 1825 in Kentucky. Betsy Williams married (2) CHARLES STAPLETON October 3, 1856 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1810 in Virginia, and died April 4, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 14 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 12, 1850), Henderson Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 25), Luana (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 1). Henderson's first wife and his children from that marriage are in house #166.

    On page 25 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 17, 1850), Elizabeth Saliers is listed as the head of the household for house #166, she's born in Kentucky, and she's 35 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Francis E. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Malissa (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Thomas J. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 109 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), Henderson Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #697, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 35), Lurana (born in Kentucky, age 13), Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 11), James R. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Greenvil (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Mary H. (born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to Henderson's first wife and their children.

    On pages 109 & 110 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), Charles Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #698, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Betsy (born in Kentucky, age 40), Patsy (born in Kentucky, age 4), Greenvil (born in Kentucky, age 3), Nancy J. Salyer (born in Kentucky, age 15), Franky E. Salyer (born in Kentucky, age 14), Lecy Salyer (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Thomas Salyer (born in Kentucky, age 11). Greenville Stapleton's daughter Martha will marry Luther Conley.

    On page 25 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1870), Henderson Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 45), Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 21), James R. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Granville (born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Jeff Davis (born in Kentucky, age 8) William M. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and William Salyer (born in Kentucky, age 48).

    On page 26 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1870), Charles Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 49), Martha F. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Greenville (born in Kentucky, age 11), John (born in Kentucky, age 9), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 8), and Mary (born in Kentucky, age 7).

    On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Henderson Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 55 year old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 55), Robbert J. (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 26), Granville (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Jefferson D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated 2 & 3, 1880), Elizabeth Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #32, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and she's 53 years old. Also listed are Greenville (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 21), and Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 18).

      The children of HENDERSON SALYER and BETSY WILLIAMS are:

      1. NANCY JANE SALYER, b. September 17, 1845, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 17, 1933, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Niles, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE CANTRELL.
      2. FRANCIS ELLEN "FRANKIE" SALYER, b. October 1845, Kentucky, d. after 1920, m. HENRY CANTRELL JR.
      3. MALISSA SALYER, b. 1848, Kentucky, d. Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THEODORE F. MCKENZIE.
      4. THOMAS J. SALYER, b. 1849, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. 1896-1900, m. (1) MELISSA MCKENZIE, m. (2) NAOMA "OMA" BURCHETT.

      The children of HENDERSON SALYER and NANCY FUGATE are:

      1. LUANNA SALYER, b. 1847, Kentucky.
      2. JOSEPH F. SALYER, b. November 29, 1848, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 1924, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY JANE BLANTON.
      3. JAMES ROBERT SALYER, b. 1855, Kentucky.
      4. GREENVILLE SALYER, b. 1857, Kentucky.
      5. MARY A. SALYER, b. 1859, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM JACKSON.
      6. JEFFERSON DAVIS SALYER, b. 1862, Kentucky.
      7. WILLIAM M. SALYER, b. 1867, Kentucky.

      The children of BETSY WILLIAMS and CHARLES STAPLETON are:

      1. MARTHA F. "PATSY" STAPLETON, b. 1856, Kentucky.
      2. GREENVILLE FRANKLIN STAPLETON, b. June 1859, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1941, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) NANCY EVELINE MCKENZIE, m. (2) CLARINDA HILL.
      3. JOHN STAPLETON, b. 1861, Kentucky.
      4. AMANDA M. STAPLETON, b. October 1861, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DAVID BURCHETT.
      5. MARY E. STAPLETON, b. 1863, Kentucky.

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







    FRANCIS ELLEN "FRANKIE" SALYER, daughter of HENDERSON SALYER and ELIZABETH "BETSY" WILLIAMS, was born in October of 1845 in Kentucky, and died after 1920. She married HENRY CANTRELL JR., son of HENRY CANTRELL and RACHEL BLANTON, about 1863 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in July of 1844, and died after 1920.

    Notes: On page 19 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1870), Henry Cantrell Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Frances E. (born in Kentucky, age 24), Hayden (born in Kentucky, age 6), Missouri (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Martha (born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Henry's parents.

    On pages 7 & 8 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Henry Canteral Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Franky E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Haden (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Missouri (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mason (son, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living under the same roof as Henry's brother William and his family.

    On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Henry Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in July of 1844 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, married for 37 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Frankie (wife, born in October of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 54), Mason (son, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Della (daughter, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), and Pierreat (son, born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13).

    On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), Henry Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 46 years, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is Frankie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 64).

    On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Henry Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, and he's 76 years old. Also listed is Frankie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74).

      The children of FRANKIE SALYER and HENRY CANTRELL are:

      1. HAYDEN CANTRELL, b. December 20, 1863, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1923, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY (unknown last name).
      2. MISSOURI CANTRELL, b. 1866, Kentucky.
      3. MARTHA CANTRELL, b. 1868, Kentucky.
        Notes: It's possible that Martha Cantrell married Aquilla Conley.
      4. HENRY FRANK CANTRELL, b. 1871, Kentucky.
      5. ELIZABETH CANTRELL, b. 1874, Kentucky.
      6. LOUISA CANTRELL, b. 1876, Kentucky, m. ELLIOT THOMAS, March 19, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. 1880.
      7. MASON "MACE" CANTRELL, b. March 1880, Kentucky.
      8. DELLA CANTRELL, b. July 1884, Kentucky.
      9. PIERREAT "RANEY" CANTRELL, b. March 1887, Kentucky.

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







    HAYDEN CANTRELL, son of FRANCIS ELLEN "FRANKIE" SALYER and HENRY CANTRELL JR., was born December 20, 1863 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 17, 1923 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY (unknown last name). She was born in January of 1867 in Kentucky.

    Notes: According to his death certificate, Hayden Cantrel died May 17, 1923 in Flat Gap from tuberculosis of the lungs and bowels. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as December 20, 1863, his marital status as married, his parents as Henry Cantril (b. Johnson County) and Frankie Ellen Salyer (b. Johnson County), and the informant as J.F. Cantril of Flat Gap, Kentucky.

    On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Hayden Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in March of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in January of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 33), McCoy (son, born in June of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), John K. (son, born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), James H. (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), George P. (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Goldie (daughter, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2). Hayden's parents are in house #116.

      The children of HAYDEN CANTRELL and MARY (unknown last name) are:

      1. MCCOY CANTRELL, b. June 1883, Kentucky.
      2. JOHN K. CANTRELL, b. March 1887, Kentucky.
      3. JAMES H. CANTRELL, b. March 1895, Kentucky.
      4. GEORGE P. CANTRELL, b. March 1895, Kentucky.
        Notes: James and George Cantrell are twins.
      5. GOLDIE CANTRELL, b. November 1897, Kentucky.







    CLARK CONLEY, son of WILLIAM WALLACE CONLEY and MAHALA CAUDILL, was born March 24, 1884 in Kentucky, died September 15, 1915 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married ALICE NAPIER, daughter of ADRON NAPIER and MARY JANE BLANTON, about 1907. She was born August 27, 1888 in Kentucky, and died August 29, 1915.

    Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 45), Clark Conley was born March 24, 1884, and died September 15, 1915. He married Alicee Napier who was born August 27, 1888, and died August 29, 1915.

    According to his death certificate, Clark Conley died September 15, 1915 in Magoffin County from consumption (tuberculosis). Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as March 24, 1884, his marital status as widower, his parents as Wm. W. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Mahala Caudill (b. Kentucky), the informant as Laney Conley of Wheelersburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Caudill Graveyard in Falcon.

    On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Clark Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Alisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Mahaley E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Adern (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). They are living next to Clark's mother.

    On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), Clark and Alice Conley's children have been orphaned and they are found living in the home of their grandparents. Rance L. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 62), Dora Conley (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 31), Burna Conley (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mahala Conley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Adron Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Grady Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Gaby Conley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Tressie A. Conley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months).

      The children of CLARK CONLEY and ALICE NAPIER are:

      1. MAHALA ELIZABETH CONLEY, b. September 13, 1907, Kentucky, d. May 16, 1977, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky, m. ERNEST DODSON.
      2. ADRIAN CONLEY, b. September 8, 1909, Kentucky, d. March 6, 1981, Clark County, Kentucky, buried in Hardwick Creek, Clay City, Powell County, Kentucky, m. OPAL LENA HAMILTON.
      3. WILLIAM GRADY CONLEY, b. November 13, 1911, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1998, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) VIRGINIA FAY PRATER, m. (2) RUTHINE SALYER.







    MAHALA ELIZABETH CONLEY, daughter of CLARK CONLEY and ALICE NAPIER, was born September 13, 1907 in Kentucky, and died May 16, 1977 in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. She married ERNEST DODSON, son of WILLIAM B. DODSON and ELIZA (unknown last name), October 8, 1924. He was born April 7, 1903 in Kentucky, and died January 13, 1995 in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Eliza Dodson's maiden name was reportedly Eliza Coffey.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mahala Dodson was born September 13, 1907, and died in May of 1977. Her last place of residence was in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mahala C. Dodson died May 16, 1977 in Wayne County at the age of 69.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ernest Dodson was born April 7, 1903, and died January 13, 1995. His last place of residence was in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ernest Dodson died January 13, 1995 in Wayne County at the age of 91.

    On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 235 (Steubenville) in Wayne County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), William Dodson is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 41 years old. also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 37), Carmil (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hermon (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Una (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). This scan is very hard to read.

    On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 258 (Oil Valley) in Wayne County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), William Dodson is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Carmil (son, driller in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, age 20), Hermon (son, pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, age 18), Ernest (son, pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, age 16), Una (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Ernest Dodson is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a tool dresser on a drilling machine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), Leriene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), and Elvin J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

      The children of MAHALA CONLEY and ERNEST DODSON are:

      1. PAUL EDWARD DODSON, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CLOIE DENNEY.
      2. LERIENE DODSON, b. 1927, Wayne County, Kentucky, m. CLAUDE LEE LAIR.
      3. ELVIN ERNEST DODSON, b. 1929, Kentucky m. ZELLA BAKER.
      4. WILLIAM EDISON DODSON, b. Wayne County, Kentucky, m. PHYLLIS HURT.
      5. JACKIE CORDELL DODSON, b. Wayne County, Kentucky, m. IVA CHRISTINE CROWELL.

      (This information comes from Kristin McKenna and other sources)







    MALISSA SALYER, daughter of HENDERSON SALYER and ELIZABETH "BETSY" WILLIAMS, was born about 1848 in Kentucky, and died in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married THEODORE F. MCKENZIE, son of OLIVER B. MCKENZIE and MATILDA MARTHA STRONG, December 19, 1867 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1844 in Scott County, Virginia, and died in 1931. Theodore McKenzie married (2) ANGELINE "ANNIE" STAPLETON, daughter of SAMANTHA SALYER and JOSEPH STAPLETON, June 5, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in May of 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Information on Angeline Stapleton can be found on page 290 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    Theodore McKenzie's sister, Melissa, married Malissa Salyer's brother, Thomas.

    Melissa Salyer's father and Angeline Stapleton's mother were siblings.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Anjaline Stapleton was born in 1875 in Johnson County to Joseph Stapleton (b. Virginia) and Samantha Salyer (b. Johnson County). No specific date was given on that document.

    According to her obituary, Annie Stapleton McKenzie (age 91), daughter of Joseph and Symantha Salyer Staplton, was born May 20, 1875 in Johnson County, spent her lifetime in Flat Gap, died December 15, 1966 at a local hospital, and was buried in Salyer Cemetery in Flat Gap. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dora McKenzie in 1931. She was survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Stapleton (of Flat Gap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    On page 10 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1870), Theodore McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Melisant (born in Kentucky, age 20).

      The children of MALISSA SALYER and THEODORE MCKENZIE are:

      1. CORA MCKENZIE, b. 1873, d. 1957.
      2. DOCK MCKENZIE, b. 1879, d. 1963.







    THOMAS J. SALYER, son of HENDERSON SALYER and ELIZABETH "BETSY" WILLIAMS, was born about 1849 in Johnson County, Kentucky and died between 1896 and 1900. He married (1) MELISSA MCKENZIE, daughter of OLIVER B. MCKENZIE and MATILDA MARTHA STRONG, about 1875. She was born about 1841 in Kentucky. He married (2) NAOMA "OMA" BURCHETT, daughter of LEONARD BURCHETT and LETTA OSBORNE, April 26, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in October of 1861 in Kentucky.

    Notes: Melissa McKenzie's brother, Theodore, married Thomas' sister, Malissa.

    Oma Burchett was the sister of David Burchett.

    On page 26 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1870), Thomas Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Matissa A. (born in Virginia, age 29).

    On page 28 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1870), Lenard Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farm laborer, born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Letta (born in Kentucky, age 48), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 18), David (born in Kentucky, age 16), Naoma (born in Kentucky, age 13), and George (born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1880), Lenard Burchard is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Letta (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in South Carolina, age 58), Omah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and George (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

    On page 25 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Thos. J. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Malissa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 40), Jessie T. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Darcass P. (daughter, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months). They are living among McKenzie family members.

    On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Oma Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #133, she's a farmer, widowed, born in October of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, and she's 38 years old. Also listed are George (son, farm laborer, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Noah C. (son, farm laborer, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Lettie (daughter, farm laborer, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, farm laborer, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Oaky (son, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Dock (son, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Tera (step-daughter, single, born in March of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Dorthula (step-daughter, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20).

    On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1910), Oma Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #189, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, and she's 46 years old. Also listed are Noah C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Lettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), Hokie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Dock (son, born in Kentucky, age 13). They are living next to son George.

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Oma Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #56, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 60 years old. Also listed is Dock (son, born in Kentucky, age 23).

    On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Oma Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #172, she's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and she's 64 years old. Oma is living by herself.

      The children of THOMAS SALYER and MELISSA MCKENZIE are:

      1. JESSIE TERA SALYER, b. March 1877, Kentucky.
      2. DORTHULA DARCUS SALYER, b. February 1880, Kentucky.

      The children of THOMAS SALYER and OMA BURCHETT are:

      1. GEORGE SALYER, b. March 9, 1884, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 2, 1933, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY HETTIE "DINK" THOMAS.
      2. NOAH C. SALYER, b. July 1886, Kentucky.
      3. LETTIE SALYER, b. November 1888, Kentucky.
      4. MARY SALYER, b. May 1890, Kentucky.
      5. HOKE SALYER, b. June 3, 1894, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SAMANTHA CONLEY.
      6. DOCK SALYER, b. November 18, 1896, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
        Notes: According to his obituary, Dock Salyer (age 93), son of Thomas and Oma Burchett Salyer and a resident of Red Bush, was born November 18, 1886 [mistake] in Johnson County, died September 2, 1980 in Morgan County Hospital in West Liberty, and was buried in Trimble Cemetery in Red Bush. He was survived by 1 son, Bill Salyer; 1 daughter, Maymie Baldwin; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)







    JOSEPH F. SALYER, son of HENDERSON SALYER and NANCY FUGATE, was born November 29, 1848 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 21, 1924 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY JANE BLANTON, daughter of JAMES HENDERSON BLANTON and DICY LOUISA ELY, November 6, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born April 23, 1857 in Kentucky, died December 10, 1929 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Salyer Cemetery.

    Notes: According to his death certificate, Joseph Salyer died September 21, 1924 in Flat Gap from chronic valvular heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as November 29, 1848, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henderson Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Fugett (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Mander Salyer of Flat Gap, Kentucky.

    According to her death certificate, Mary Jane Blanton Salyer died December 10, 1929 in Ashland from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as April 23, 1859, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Henderson Blanton (b. Tennessee) and Dicie Ealy (b. Kentucky), and the informant as James Salyers of Ashland, Kentucky.

    On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Joseph F. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, age 23), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Alamander (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Jessie Bell (daughter, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months). Joseph's parents are in house #34.

    On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Joseph F. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in November of 1848 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in April of 1857 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 2 are still living [mistake], age 43), Nancy C. (daughter, born in September of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah A. (daughter, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), and Hattie (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Joseph F. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed is Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, father born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 53). They are living next to daughter Hattie.

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 71 years old. Also listed is Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60). They are still living next to daughter Hattie.

      The children of JOSEPH SALYER and MARY JANE BLANTON are:

      1. JAMES HENDERSON SALYER, b. November 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      2. ALAMANDER SALYER, b. 1878, Kentucky.
      3. JESSIE BELLE SALYER, b. April 1880, Kentucky.
      4. NANCY C. SALYER, b. September 8, 1882, Kentucky, d. January 27, 1924, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) GRANVILLE CLINTON JACKSON.
      5. SARAH A. SALYER, b. April 1886, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIPHUS ESTEP. He was b. 1882.
      6. HATTIE SALYER, b. June 1891, Kentucky, m. ARLEY ROSE, 1908. He was b. 1888, Kentucky.

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







    MARY A. SALYER, daughter of HENDERSON SALYER and NANCY FUGATE, was born in 1859 in Kentucky. She married WILLIAM JACKSON, son of ROBERT JACKSON and MARY ANN "POLLY" HOWARD, December 18, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 26, 1854 in Harlan County, Kentucky, died January 23, 1916 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Jackson Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to his death certificate, William Jackson died January 23, 1916 in Low Gap from influenza and acute lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as July 26, 1854, his marital status as married, his parents as Robert V. Jackson (b. Kentucky) and Mary Ann Howard [hard to read], and the informant as [unreadable first initial] L. Jackson of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

    On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880 [hard to read]), William Jackson 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 25 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Corea (daughter, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Jenny Crace Jackson (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 40 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), William Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #303, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in July of 1857 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 42), Milton (son, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), and Clinton (son, born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9). They are living next to William's parents.

    On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), William Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 32 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 3 are still living, age 51). Son Granville is in house #105, and daughter Cora is in house #106.

    On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17 & 19, 1920), there is a Mary Jackson found living as a servant with a Webb family that is probably the Mary Salyer Jackson being researched here. James Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Maranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 61), and Mary Jackson (servant, housekeeper and cook, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60).

      The children of MARY SALYER and WILLIAM JACKSON are:

      1. CORA B. JACKSON, b. September 21, 1879, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1964, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE B. CONLEY.
      2. MILTON JACKSON, b. October 1884, Kentucky.
      3. GRANVILLE CLINTON JACKSON, b. April 17, 1891, Soto, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 18, 1937, North Fairview, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Dixon Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) NANCY C. SALYER, m. (2) BERTHA BARBER.







    AMANDA M. STAPLETON, daughter of ELIZABETH "BETSY" WILLIAMS and CHARLES STAPLETON, was born in October of 1861 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 26, 1940 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married DAVID BURCHETT, son of LEONARD BURCHETT and LETTA OSBORNE, about 1876. He was born June 8, 1857 in Kentucky, died February 13, 1921 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Fugett, Kentucky.

    Notes: David Burchett was the brother of Naoma "Oma" Burchett.

    According to her death certificate, Amanda Stapleton Burchett died July 26, 1940 in Johnson County from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 78, her marital status as married, her parents as Charlie Stapleton (b. Johnson County) and Bettie Williams (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Santford Blanton of Kenwood, Kentucky.

    According to his death certificate, David Burchett died February 13, 1921 in Flat Gap from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as June 8, 1857, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Leonard Burchett (b. Virginia) and Lettie Osborn (b. Virginia), and the informant as Lonna Burchett of Fugett, Kentucky.

    On pages 108 & 109 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (undated), Lenard Burchet is listed as the head of the household for house #691, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lyddia (born in Kentucky, age 44), James (born in Kentucky, age 15), Robert (born in Kentucky, age 10), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 8), David (born in Kentucky, age 7), Anna (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Andrew (born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

    On page 28 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1870), Lenard Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farm laborer, born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Letta (born in Kentucky, age 48), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 18), David (born in Kentucky, age 16), Naoma (born in Kentucky, age 13), and George (born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1880), Dave Burchard is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, he has a stomach inflamation as a disability, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Manday (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 19), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Frederic (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). David's parents are in house #21 and Amanda's widowed mother is in house #32.

    On page 73 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1900), David Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #440, he's a farmer, born in June of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in October of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 38), James (son, born in January of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Edward (son, born in December of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Charley (son, born in August of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Ellen (daughter, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Esther (daughter, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Calhoun (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Lonna (son, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Letta (daughter, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), George (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Taulbe (son, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), David Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Amanda M. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 47), Calhoun (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Tulby [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), David P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Charles (son, farmer, married, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, age 28), Frona Burchett [hard to read] (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Mitchel [hard to read] (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living next to son Edward.

    On pages 10 & 11 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 15 & 16, 1920), David Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's not working, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 57), Lonnie (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Lettia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 24), Tolby (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), and David P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living next to son Grass [Edward].

    On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Amanda Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #293, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 68 years old. Also listed are Lettie (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 32), and Sal Bird (boarder, single, pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31).

      The children of AMANDA STAPLETON and DAVID BURCHETT are:

      1. JAMES F. BURCHETT, b. b. January 8, 1878, Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 23, 1954, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSA CASTLE.
        Notes: According to his obituary, James Burchett (age 76), son of David and Amanda Stapleton Burchett, was born January 8, 1878 in Fuget, died March 23, 1954 at home in Elna from a heart condition, and was buried in Patty Flats Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Rosa Castle Burchett; 5 sons, Ray Burchett (of Elna), Earl Burchett (Elna), David Burchett (Elna), Lowell Burchett (Elna), and Ora Burchett (Elna); 5 daughters, Mamie Shrew (Pikeville), Eula Hayes (Columbus, Ohio), Edna Wallen (Winchester), Lydia Jones (Middletown, Ohio), and Virginia Hall (Paintsville); 4 brothers, Grass Burchett (Staffordsville), Charley Burchett (Portsmouth, Ohio), Sonnie Burchett (Elna, Kentucky), and Tolvie Burchett (Elna); 3 sisters, Ella Rice (Elna), Hester Blanton (Oil Springs), and Lydia Van Hoose (Volga); and 11 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      2. FREDERICK BURCHETT, b. 1879, Kentucky, d. before 1900.
      3. EDWARD GRASS BURCHETT, b. December 10, 1880, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1965, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IDA WILLIAMS.
      4. CHARLES BURCHETT, b. August 1881, Kentucky, m. FRONA MCKENZIE, 1907. She was b. 1890, Kentucky.
      5. ELLEN BURCHETT, b. March 1883, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RICE.
      6. HESTER A. BURCHETT, b. April 1885, Kentucky, m. SANFORD BLANTON.
        Notes: Sanford and Hester Burchett Blanton's daughter, Erie, married Eugene Wayne Fairchild.
      7. CALHOUN BURCHETT, b. August 1887, Kentucky.
      8. LONNA BURCHETT, b. June 1890, Kentucky.
      9. LYDIA BURCHETT, b. March 1893, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) VANHOOSE.
      10. GEORGE BURCHETT, b. March 1895, Kentucky.
      11. TOLBY BURCHETT, b. November 1898, Kentucky.
      12. DAVID P. BURCHETT, b. 1902, Kentucky.







    MARGARET SALYER, daughter of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN H. SALYER, was born March 13, 1828 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 29, 1906. She married LEWIS WILLIAMS, son of JOSEPH WILLIAMS and ELIZABETH LEMASTER, November 7, 1851 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born June 9, 1828 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 24, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Lewis Williams was the brother of Eliphus Preston Williams.

    On pages 22 & 23 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 15 & 17, 1860), Joseph Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 38), Lewis (born in Kentucky, age 21), John (born in Kentucky, age 19), James (born in Kentucky, age 18), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha J. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 10), Eliphus P. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Rachel (born in Kentucky, age 7), and Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 4).

    On page 17 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1860), Lewis Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #747, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Margaret (born in Kentucky, age 32), Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 7), Franklin (born in Kentucky, age 5), William H. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to Lewis' parents.

    On page 33 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 10, 1870), Lewis Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #234, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Margaret (born in Kentucky, age 42), Benjamin S. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Franklin M. (born in Kentucky, age 15), William H. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 10), Eliphas (born in Kentucky, age 6), Martha J. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Frances E. (born in October of 1869 in Kentucky, age 7 months).

    On pages 13 & 14 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8 & 9, 1880), Lewis William is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Marget (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 52), William (son, teacher, born in Kentucky, age 22), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Eliphis T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Preston (son, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to son Benjamin.

    On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Margaret can be found living in the home of her son. P.L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #268, he's a farmer, born in August of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in December of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 17), Margaret Williams (mother, born in March of 1828 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 72), and Francis E. Williams (sister, born in October of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30).

      The children of MARGARET SALYER and LEWIS WILLIAMS are:

      1. BENJAMIN S. WILLIAMS, b. March 25, 1853, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      2. FRANKLIN M. WILLIAMS, b. December 25, 1854, Kentucky, m. LENA (unknown last name).
      3. WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS, b. February 4, 1857, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      4. AMANDA WILLIAMS, b. September 28, 1859, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      5. JOSEPH WILLIAMS, b. December 4, 1861.
      6. ELIPHUS TURNER WILLIAMS, b. February 17, 1864, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      7. MARTHA J. WILLIAMS, b. 1866, Kentucky.
      8. FRANCIS E. WILLIAMS, b. October 1869, Kentucky.
        Notes: Francis Williams can be found living with her brother Preston in the 1900 census.
      9. PRESTON LESLIE WILLIAMS, b. August 31, 1873, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 1855, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) HATTIE DANIEL.







    PRESTON LESLIE WILLIAMS, son of MARGARET SALYER and LEWIS WILLIAMS, was born August 31, 1873 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in May of 1855. He married (1) (unknown) about 1895. He married (2) HATTIE DANIEL, daughter of MARY JANE FAIRCHILD and ISOM DANIEL, January 25, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in December of 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: The name of Preston Williams' first wife has been reported to be Ella Blanton.

    Preston Williams and Hattie Daniel were married in the home of her parents.

    When Preston Leslie Williams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, born on August 31, 1873, his closest relative was Hattie Williams of Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that he was 5 feet 7 inches tall, medium build, and he had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.

    On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), P.L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #268, he's a farmer, born in August of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in December of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 17), Margaret Williams (mother, born in March of 1828 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 72), and Francis E. Williams (sister, born in October of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30). Preston's parents are in house #271

    On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Preston L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Hatta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Zora R. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Mervin L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months [hard to read]). They are living in between Preston's brothers, Eliphus and Benjamin.

    On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Leslie P. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Zora B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Mervin L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Preston L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 48), Zora B. (daughter, divorced, born in Kentucky, age 38), Mervin L. (son, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Leora J. Cantrill (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3). Preston's family is living all around.

      The children of PRESTON WILLIAMS and HATTIE DANIEL are:

      1. ZORA B. WILLIAMS, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CANTRELL.
      2. MERVIN LEWIS WILLIAMS, b. August 15, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 11, 1974, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sheridan-Estep Cemetery, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GLADYS BLAIR.







    MERVIN LEWIS WILLIAMS, son of PRESTON LESLIE WILLIAMS and HATTIE DANIEL, was born August 15, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 11, 1974 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sheridan-Estep Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married GLADYS BLAIR, daughter of WALLACE MILLARD BLAIR and LOU ELLEN O'BRIAN. She was born January 12, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 19, 2006 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, and is buried in Sheridan-Estep Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Gladys Blair is found living in the home of her sister. Herbert Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #252, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 27), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Gladys Blair (sister-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

      The children of MERVIN WILLIAMS and GLADYS BLAIR are:

      1. BARBARA A. WILLIAMS, b. July 4, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. 1995, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BENTLEY.
      2. HANNAH LEE WILLIAMS, m. MERRILL DEAN GERRICH.
      3. MILLARD L. WILLIAMS, b. October 3, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      4. MYRA CAROLYN WILLIAMS, b. November 26, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 10, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      5. JERRY WAYNE WILLIAMS, b. September 28, 1944, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1944, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      6. DICKY C. WILLIAMS, m. DAWN COSTAZO.

      (This information comes from Denise Gerrich and other sources)







    HANNAH LEE WILLIAMS, daughter of MERVIN LEWIS WILLIAMS and GLADYS BLAIR, married MERRILL DEAN GERRICH, son of HAROLD MILLER GERRICH and BEATRICE KIRBY.

      The child of HANNAH WILLIAMS and (unknown) is:

      1. CHARLES D. WILLIAMS.

      The children of HANNAH WILLIAMS and MERRILL GERRICH are:

      1. LEE ANN GERRICH, m. (1) MICHAEL D. SHAFER, m. (2) WILLIAM WALL.
      2. DENISE GERRICH.

      (This information comes from Denise Gerrich)







    DICKY C. WILLIAMS, son of MERVIN LEWIS WILLIAMS and GLADYS BLAIR, married DAWN COSTAZO.

      The child of DICKY WILLIAMS and DAWN COSTAZO is:

      1. MATTHEW H. WILLIAMS.

      (This information comes from Denise Gerrich)







    LEE ANN GERRICH, daughter of HANNAH LEE WILLIAMS and MERRILL DEAN GERRICH, married (1) MICHAEL D. SHAFER. She married (2) WILLIAM WALL.

      The children of LEE ANN WILLIAMS and MICHAEL SHAFER are:

      1. ERIN E. SHAFER.
      2. AMANDA M. SHAFER.
      3. ANDREW M. SHAFER.
      4. MEGAN L. SHAFER.

      (This information comes from Denise Gerrich)







    ELIZA SALYER, daughter of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN H. SALYER, was born May 29, 1832 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 30, 1915 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stapleton Cemetery in Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married EDWARD STAPLETON, son of CHARLES STAPLETON and NANCY JANE SALYER. He was born about 1836 in Virginia, and died before 1900.

    Notes: Edward Stapleton was the brother of Catherine Stapleton.

    According to her death certificate, Eliza Salyer Stapleton died August 30, 1915 in Little Gap from an apoplectic stroke. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as May 29, 1832, her marital status as widow, her parents as Ben F. Salyer (b. Scott County, Virginia) and Francis Conley (b. North Carolina), and the informant as Albert Stapleton of Sip, Kentucky.

    On pages 37 & 38 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 24 & 27, 1850), Charles Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #245, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Virginia, age 42), Allen (born in Virginia, age 17), Katherine (born in Virginia, age 16), Edward (born in Virginia, age 13), Asa (born in Virginia, age 9), Joseph (born in Virginia, age 7), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 6), and William H. (born in Kentucky, age 4).

    On page 110 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), Edward Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #699, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 28), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 3), Henderson (born in Kentucky, age 1), and William (born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to Edward's father.

    On page 5 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Edward Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Eliza (born in Kentucky, age 38), Henderson (born in Kentucky, age 10), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 12), Jonathan (born in Kentucky, age 7), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Frances (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Montreville (born in September of 1869 in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Edward Stepleton is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 48), Johnathan (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Monterville (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    On page 1 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Eliza Stapleton is found living in the home of her son. Albert Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for household for house #1, he's not working, single, born in June of 1881 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 18 years old. Also listed are Eliza (mother, widowed, born in May of 1832 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 11 children and 5 are still living, age 68), and Sanford Stapleton (grandson, born in July of 1873 in Kentucky [mistake], parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

    On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 78 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Elizia Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #61, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, and she's 67 years old. She is living next to her son, William A. Stapleton and his family.

      The children of ELIZA SALYER and EDWARD STAPLETON are:

      1. REBECCA STAPLETON, b. 1858, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DAVID JASPER DANIEL. He was b. 1849.
        Notes: Rebecca and David Daniel's son, Arby, married Etta May Daniel, daughter of Mary Jane Fairchild and Isom Daniel.
      2. HENDERSON BEECHER STAPLETON, b. April 8, 1859, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NANCY E. DANIEL.
      3. JONATHAN STAPLETON, b. 1864, m. ALIFAIR CASTLE, March 14, 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. 1868.
      4. NANCY JANE STAPLETON, b. August 15, 1865, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 10, 1927, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Martin Salyer Cemetery, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GRANVILLE SALYER, December 24, 1880, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. August 28, 1857, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to her death certificate, Nancy Jane Stapleton Salyer died November 10, 1927 in Little Gap from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthdate is listed as August 15, 1865, her marital status as married, her parents as Edward Stapleton (b. Kentucky) and Eliza Salyer (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Loyd Daniel of Ashland.
      5. FRANCES STAPLETON, b. August 1866, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DAVID K. DANIEL, June 6, 1889, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. 1867.
      6. MONTERVILLE STAPLETON, b. September 1869, m. LUCINDA RAMEY, March 5, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. May 1866.
      7. ALVIN D. STAPLETON, b. October 1873, d. April 6, 1874.
      8. WILLIAM ALBERT STAPLETON, b. June 14, 1881, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 18, 1941, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIZA COX.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, William Albert Stapleton died January 18, 1941 from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as June 14, 1881, his marital status as married, his wife as Eliza Cox, his parents as Edward Stapleton (b. Johnson County) and Eliza Salyers (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Eliza Stapleton of Kerz.

      (This information comes from Denise Gerrich and other sources)







    HENDERSON BEECHER STAPLETON, son of ELIZA SALYER and EDWARD STAPLETON, was born April 8, 1859 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married NANCY E. DANIEL, daughter of ISOM DANIEL and ELEANOR "NELLIE" JAYNE. She was born July 25, 1857 in Hoods Fork, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 11, 1931 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Nancy Daniel married (2) ELIJAH GREENVILLE LEMASTER, son of LEWIS LEMASTER and MARTHA PHILLIPS, about 1890. He was born July 24, 1837 in Kentucky, and died May 21, 1927 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Elijah Greenville Lemaster was the brother of Rebecca Lemaster.

    According to her death certificate, Nancy E. Daniel Lemaster died February 11, 1931 in Barnetts Creek from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as July 20, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Isom Daniel (b. Kentucky) and Eleanor Jayne (b. Kentucky), and the informant as G.V. Daniel of Paintsville, Kentucky.

    According to his death certificate, Elijah Greenville LeMaster died May 21, 1927 in Barnetts Creek from senility. Also on this certificate, his birthdate is listed as July 24, 1837, his marital status as married, his parents as Leuis LeMaster (b. Virginia) and Martha Phillips (b. Virginia), and the informant as Nancy E. LeMaster of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.

    On page 50 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 4, 1850), Lewis Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #328, he's a farmer, born in South Carolina, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Martha (born in Virginia, age 57), Francis (male, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 32), Samuel (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Daniel (born in Kentucky, age 20), Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 19), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 16), and Elijah (born in Kentucky, age 13).

    On page 88 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 11, 1860), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #562, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ellenor (born in Kentucky, age 35), Henry J. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Polly (born in Kentucky, age 15), Plymil (born in Kentucky, age 13), Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 7), Emaline (born in Kentucky, age 5), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Isom (born in Kentucky, age 1), and David J. (born in Kentucky, age 1). Isom and David are twins.

    On page 7 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ellen (born in Kentucky, age 45), Plymon (born in Kentucky, age 23), Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 21), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 17), Emeline (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Isom P. (born in Kentucky, age 11), David J. (born in Kentucky, age 11), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 9), and Greenville (born in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Henderson Stepleton is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Nora E. (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Henderson's parents.

    On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Nancy Daniel is found living with her 2nd husband. Elijah Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in July of 1837 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, married for 10 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. Lemaster (wife, born in July of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 42), Forest Lemaster (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Viola Lemaster (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3) Theodore Stapleton (step-son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Perry (son, born in November of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16, and Beecher (step-son, born in November of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12).

    On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Elijah G. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 52), Henderson B. Lemaster (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Ollie V. Lemaster (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), E.G. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, and he's 82 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 62), H.B. Stapleton [hard to read] (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), and O.H. Barnett (grandchild, male [mistake], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months). Ollie H. Barnett was the daughter of Nora Stapleton.

    On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Nancy E. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #119, she's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 72 years old. Also listed are Beecher (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), and Ollie H. Barnett (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

      The children of BEECHER STAPLETON and NANCY DANIEL are:

      1. NORA STAPLETON, b. March 27, 1880, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1918, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Stapleton Cemetery, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANDREW J. BARNETT.
      2. THEODORE STAPLETON, b. January 1882, d. 1958.
      3. C. PERRY STAPLETON, b. November 1883, d. 1951.
      4. SANFORD D. STAPLETON, b. July 4, 1885, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1945, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. STELLA M. CONLEY.
      5. BEECHER STAPLETON, b. November 8, 1887, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: When Beecher Stapleton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Staffordsville, Kentucky, that he was single, that he was partially deaf, and that he was born November 8, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

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







    NORA STAPLETON, daughter of HENDERSON BEECHER STAPLETON and NANCY E. DANIEL, was born March 27, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 25, 1918 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stapleton Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ANDREW JACKSON BARNETT, June 19, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born May 10, 1875.

    Notes: When Andrew Jackson Barnett's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Flat Gap, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Myrtle Barnett of Flat Gap, and that he was born May 10, 1875. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

    According to her death certificate, Nora Stapleton Barnett died February 25, 1918 in Little Gap 2 weeks after the birth of her twins. The cause of death is hard to read. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as March 27, 1880, her marital status as married, her parents as Henderson Stapleton (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Daniel (b. Kentucky), and the informant as A.J. Barnett of Kerz, Kentucky.

    On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Andy Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in May of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Talbert (son, born in September of 1898, age 1).

    On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a retail merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, saleswoman in a retail store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 27), Talbert H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Walter M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Gusta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 45 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mirtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mauries (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gusta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Emerson (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

    On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 11-15 (Rush) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated April 30, 1930), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Gustie (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 22), Clarence H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Johny L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Russell J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

      The children of NORA STAPLETON and ANDREW BARNETT are:

      1. TALBERT H. BARNETT, b. September 1898, Kentucky.
      2. MYRTLE BARNETT, b. 1904, Kentucky.
      3. WALTER MAURICE BARNETT, b. 1906, Kentucky.
      4. GUSTA BARNETT, b. 1909, Kentucky.
      5. EMERSON BARNETT, b. 1910, Kentucky.
      6. CLARENCE H. BARNETT, b. January 22, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence Barnett was born January 22, 1912 in Johnson County to Nona Stapleton.
      7. JOHN L. BARNETT, b. June 13, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Barnett was born June 13, 1914 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
      8. JAMES RUSSELL BARNETT, b. March 10, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Barnett was born March 10, 1916 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
      9. OLLIE H. BARNETT, b. February 11, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ollie H. Barnett was born February 11, 1918 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
        Ollie can be found living with her grandparents in 1920 and 1930.
      10. OSCAR M. BARNETT, b. February 11, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 28, 1918, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Stapleton Cemetery, Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: Oscar and Ollie Barnett were twins.
        According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oscar M. Barnett was born February 11, 1918 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
        According to his death certificate, Oscar M. Barnett died February 28, 1918 in Little Gap from jaundice. Also on this certificate, his birthdate is listed as March 11, 1918 [mistake], his parents as A.J. Barnett (b. Kentucky) and Nora Stapleton (b. Kentucky), and the informant as A.J. Barnett of Kerz, Kentucky.

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







    NAOMA SALYER, daughter of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN H. SALYER, was born July 3, 1837, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY, son of JAMES PELPHREY and MARY DEAN, September 9, 1858 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1839 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died before 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Joseph Conley of Paintsville, Kentucky: "Jeff Pelphrey must have been a character. According to the birth records of Johnson County, Melvina Sutton gave birth to Samuel Harrison Pelphrey and listed Alexander J. Pelphrey as the father. Samuel was born the day after Jeff's first anniversary to Naomi (Omi) Salyer. According to family legends, Jeff kept both women on the farm in two seperate houses. When Melvina left or died, Samuel Harrison stayed with Jeff."

    On page 119 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1860), Jefferson Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #757, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Oma (born in Kentucky, age 23), and Samuel H. (born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

    On page 17 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), A.J. Pelfrey is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Ame (born in Kentucky, age 32), Samuel H. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Matthew (born in Kentucky, age 8), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 4), Clarinda (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Amos (born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 34 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), Alexander J. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 41), Samuel H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mathew (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Clarinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Amos (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Alabama (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), John F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Rosa L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary F. (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Naoma Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #59, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1836 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living [mistake], and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Rosa (daughter, single, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Jenny R. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Obadiah (son-in-law, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 21), Mary F. (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Nollas (granddaughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

    On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Naoma is found living in the home of her son. Deal Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 33), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Challie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Murza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Trimble (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Naoma (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in South Carolina, age 73), and Ernest Mahan (hired man, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

      The child of JEFF PELPHREY and MELVINA SUTTON is:

      1. SAMUEL HARRISON "HARRIS" PELPHREY, b. September 10, 1859, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. 1920, m. MARY SPRADLIN.

      The children of OMA SALYER and JEFF PELPHREY are:

      1. MATHEW PELPHREY, b. October 1863, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCY A. BLEVINS, December 17, 1886, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. April 1866, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      2. REBECCA PELPHREY, b. June 27, 1865, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 13, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ASA J.N. REED.
      3. CLARINDA PELPHREY, b. February 1866, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 4, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLARK PELPHREY.
      4. AMOS PELPHREY, b. December 31, 1869, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1958, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAURA B. STURGILL.
      5. ALABAMA PELPHREY, b. December 1871, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLARK TRIMBLE, son of JOHN G. TRIMBLE and MATILDA VANHOOSE, August 29, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. April 1868, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      6. JOHN PARIS "DEAL" PELPHREY, b. January 1, 1873, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1919, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAURA ALICE TRIMBLE.
      7. ROSELLA PELPHREY, b. February 27, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN S. PELPHREY.
      8. MARY F. PELPHREY, b. March 14, 1880, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1938 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OBEDIAH PELPHREY.

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







    ROSELLA PELPHREY, daughter of NAOMA SALYER and ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY, was born February 27, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOHN S. PELPHREY about 1903. He was born December 25, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Roselle Pslphrey was born February 27, 1876 in Johnson County to Jefferson Pelphrey (b. Johnson County) and Anna Salyer (b. Johnson County).

    When John Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Rose Pelphrey, and that he was born December 25, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark hair.

    On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Rose Pelphrey is found, along with her daughter, living in the home of her widowed mother. Naoma Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #59, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1836 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living [mistake], and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Rosa (daughter, single, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Jenny R. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Obadiah (son-in-law, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 21), Mary F. (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Nollas (granddaughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

    On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 32), Jennie Pelphrey (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Manda Pelphrey (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to Rose's family.

    On pages 11 & 12 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19 & 20, 1920), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dorthie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Rosia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 50), Sherman (son, single, laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, age 23), Charles (son, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

      The children of ROSE PELPHREY and (unknown) are:

      1. JENNIE R. PELPHREY, b. December 1896, Kentucky, d. February 7, 1984, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, m. WILLIAM SMITH "WILLIE" CONLEY.
      2. MANDA PELPHREY, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. OLIVER SPRADLIN, son of ANDREW SPRADLIN and IDA M. SELVAGE.

      The children of ROSE PELPHREY and JOHN PELPHREY are:

      1. MALCOLM PELPHREY, b. October 4, 1904, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1964, Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CORA SPRADLIN, daughter of ANDREW SPRADLIN and IDA M. SELVAGE, June 11, 1923, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his obituary, Malcolm Pelphrey (age 59), son of the late John Pelphrey and Rose Pelphrey of West Van Lear, was born October 4, 1904 in Barnetts Creek, died June 26, 1964 in Miners Memorial Hospital in Williamson, West Virginia, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Cora Spradlin Pelphrey, whom he married June 11, 1923 in Paintsville; 1 son, John Pelphrey (of Paintsville); 3 daughters, Mrs. Ocie Carter (New Boston, Ohio), Mrs. Viola Crothers (Jackson, Ohio), and Mrs. Barbara Davis (Columbus, Ohio); 2 brothers, Sherman Pelphrey (Kopperston, West Virginia) and Charles Pelphrey (Paintsville); 4 sisters, Mandy Spradlin (West Van Lear), Florence Espy (Fairborn, Ohio), Dorothy Conley (Prestonsburg), and Jenny Conley (Mechanicsburg, Ohio); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      2. JAMES PELPHREY, b. 1907, Kentucky.
      3. SHERMAN PELPHREY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
      4. DOROTHY PELPHREY, b. September 9, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 20, 1979, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CURTIS LEE ARMS, m. (2) GEORGE NELSON.
        Notes: Dorothy's name is listed as Dorothy Conley in her brother Malcolm's obituary.
        According to her obituary, Dorothy Pelphrey Arms Nelson (age 69), daughter of John S. and Rose Pelphrey and a resident of Prestonsburg, was born September 9, 1909 in Johnson County, died March 20, 1979 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Curtis Arms on January 23, 1953, and George Nelson. She was survived by 3 daughters, Margaret Stamper (of Flatwoods), Polly Rose Conley (Oil Springs), and Helen Rice (Sitka); 2 brothers, Sherman Pelphrey (Copperston, West Virginia) and Charles Pelphrey (Nicholasville); 3 sisters, Jennie Conley (Mechanicsburg, Ohio), Folrence Espy (Dayton, Ohio), and Manda Spradlin (West Van Lear); 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
        According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dorothy Nelson died March 20, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 69. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
      5. CHARLES PELPHREY, b. November 22, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. Nicholasville, Jessimine County, Kentucky, m. ALTA FAIRCHILD.
      6. FLORENCE PELPHREY, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ESPY.

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







    MARTHA J. "MITTIE" TATE, daughter of GENERAL COLUMBUS "LUM" TATE and JESSIE SELINA CREAMER, was born September 20, 1893 in Comanche County, Texas, and died October 8, 1967. She married CHARLES CURTIS PRESCOTT, son of THOMAS JEFFERSON PRESCOTT and SARAH LAVINA HARTIN, March 3, 1912. He was born February 10, 1886 in Coleman County, Texas, and died in January of 1975.

    Notes: On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 68 in Erath County, Texas (dated June 2 & 4, 1900), Thomas Prescott is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in May of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Sallie L. (wife, born in December of 1851 in Mississippi, mother born in Illinois, she's given birth to 12 children and 8 are still living, age 48), Lelia (daughter, single, born in January of 1872 in Texas, age 29), Frank (son, born in January of 1879 in Texas, age 21), and Charley (son, born in February of 1886 in Texas, age 14).

    On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 5 in Comanche County, Texas (dated May 2, 1910), Mittie is found living with her widowed mother, and her future husband is living in the same home, working as a hired hand on the family farm. Jessie Tate is listed as the head of the household for house #211, she's a farmer, widowed, father born in Texas, mother born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, and she's 34 years old. Also listed are Mittie (daughter, born in Texas, age 16), May (daughter, born in Texas, age 14), Jewel (daughter, born in Texas, age 12), Lee (son, born in Texas, age 6), Roy (son, born in Texas, age 3), and Charley Prescott (hired hand, single, born in Texas, parents born in the United States, age 22).

    On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 17 (Texola) in Beckham County, Oklahoma (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Charles C. Prescott is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Texas, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Texas, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Middie J. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 26), Irene L. (daughter, born in Texas, age 6 years 10 months), Curtis G. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 2), Jessie C. Tate (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Texas, father born in Alabama, mother born in Mississippi, age 45), Lee R. (brother-in-law, born in Texas, age 16), and Roy H. (brother-in-law, born in Texas, age 13).

    On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 5-26 (Texola) in Beckham County, Oklahoma (dated April 11, 1930), Charlie C. Prescott is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Texas, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mittie (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at 18, age 36), Irene (daughter, born in Texas, age 16), Curtis (son, born in Oklahoma, age 12), and Robert G. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 3 years 6 months).

      The children of MITTIE TATE and CHARLIE PRESCOTT are:

      1. IRENE L. PRESCOTT, b. 1913, Texas.
      2. CURTIS G. PRESCOTT, b. 1918, Oklahoma.
      3. ROBERT G. PRESCOTT, b. 1926, Oklahoma.

      (This information comes from John Turner and other sources)







    MAMIE JEWELL TATE, daughter of GENERAL COLUMBUS "LUM" TATE and JESSIE SELINA CREAMER, was born July 13, 1898 in Comanche County, Texas, and died December 7, 1988 in Texas. She married CLAUDE HALE WINN, son of GREEN SPILLERS WINN and THEORA CALDONIA TOUCHSTONE. He was born April 10, 1898 in Texas.

    Notes: When Claude Hale Winn's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918, he listed his closest relative as Theora Caldonia Winn.

    On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 88 in Hamilton County, Texas (dated June 4 & 5, 1900), Green S. Winn is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in December of 143 in Texas, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Theora C. (wife, born in September of 1854 in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 45), Jimmie M. (daughter, born in Januarey of 1884 in Texas, age 16), Sam H. (son, born in April of 1895 in Texas, age 5), Claude H. (son, born in April of 1898 in Texas, age 2), Minerva A. (daughter, born in June of 1880 in Texas, age 19), and Christia A. (daughter, born in December of 1882 in Texas, age 17).

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 24 in Erath County, Texas (dated May 23, 1910), Green S. Winn is listed as the head of the household for house #327, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Texas, parents born in Alabama, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Theora C. (wife, born in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 55), Sam H. (son, born in Texas, age 15), Claude H. (son, born in Texas, age 12), and Myrtle Foreman (step-daughter, single, born in Texas, father born in Texas, mother born in Arkansas, age 25).

    On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 57-135 (Gates City) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 12 & 13, 1930), Claude H. Winn is listed as the head of the household for house #447, he's a gauger in an oil refinery, born in Texas, father born in Texas, mother born in Arkansas, first married at age 21, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mamie J. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at 20, age 31), and Jessie S. Tate (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Texas, father born in Alabama, mother born in Tennessee, age 56). There are several other people living in this house listed as boarders.

    (This information comes from John Turner and other sources)







    ROY HERMAN TATE, son of GENERAL COLUMBUS "LUM" TATE and JESSIE SELINA CREAMER, was born November 14, 1906 in Comanche County, Texas, and died December 29, 1982. He married NANNIE B. BARNETT, daughter of CHARLES C. BARNETT and EMMA J. SPIKES, about 1928. She was born about 1908 in Texas.

    Notes: On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 7 in Comanche County, Texas (dated May 3, 1910), Charles C. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a farmer, born in Texas, father born in Alabama, mother born in Texas, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Emma J. (wife, born in Texas, father born in Mississippi, mother born in South Carolina, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), Donnie M. (daughter, born in Texas, age 4), Nannie B. (daughter, born in Texas, age 2), and William Spikes (father-in-law, widowed, farmer, born in Mississippi, father born in North Carolina, mother born in South Carolina, age 58).

    On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 75 in Comanche County, Texas (dated February 20 & 21, 1920), Charles C. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #236, he's a farmer, born in Texas, father born in Alabama, mother born in Texas, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Emma J. (wife, born in Texas, father born in Mississippi, mother born in South Carolina, age 34), Donie (daughter, born in Texas, age 14), Nannie (daughter, born in Texas, age 12), Lorene (daughter, born in Texas, age 5), and William A. Spikes (father-in-law, widowed, born in Mississippi, parents born in North Carolina, age 65).

    On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 57-95 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 8, 1930), Roy H. Tate is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a laborer in an oil refinery, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Nannie B. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at 20, age 22), and Archie B. Miller (boarder, single, laborer in the trucking industry, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 22).

    (This information comes from John Turner and other sources)







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