Notes: When Oby Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Staffordsville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Mary Pelphrey (wife)" of Staffordsville, and that he was born May 28, 1879. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Mary Pelphrey died December 3, 1938 in Staffordsville from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birthdate as March 14, 1883, her marital status as married, her husband as Oba Pelphrey, her parents as Jeff Pelphrey (b. Johnson County) and Oma Salyers (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Oba Pelphrey of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, the date that Mary Pelphrey died conflicts with the date on her death certificate. It says that she died at her home in Staffordsville Friday night, but the date of the newspaper is August 8, 1938. She was survived by her husband, Oba Pelphrey; 3 sons, Milford, Glenn, and Sherman Pelphrey; and 5 daughters, Mrs. Nollis Pickle, Mrs. Madge Pickle, Mrs. Leona Sturgill, Louis Pelphrey, and Pearl Pelphrey. She was buried in the Pelphrey Cemetery near the home of Mrs. Laura Pelphrey. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.) According to his death certificate, Oba Pelphrey died April 17, 1946 in Barnetts Creek from acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as May 8, 1881, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Mary Pelphrey, his occupation as farmer, his father as Jemmie Pelphrey (b. Kentucky), his mother's name is blank, and the informant as Johnnie Pelphrey of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Obie Pelphrey (age 63), died April 17, 1946 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clifford Sturgill, in Barnetts Creek, following a long illness from a complication of diseases, and was buried in the family cemetery in Manila. He was preceded in death by his wife. He was survived by 3 sons, Glen Pelphrey (of Sitka), Milford Pelphrey (Van Lear), and John Pelphrey (Paintsville); and 4 daughters, Mrs. Nollis Picklesimer (Ohio), Mrs. Clifford Sturgill (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Pearl Spradlin (Barnetts Creek), and Mrs. Stambaugh (Sitka). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (datad June 2, 1900), Mary and Obediah are found 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, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Jenny R. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Obadiah (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 21), Mary F. (daughter, married, 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), Oby Pelphrey 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 10 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 29), Nolos (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Milford (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Leona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Obbie Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), MIlford (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Leona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Gypsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Obey Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 48), Leona (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 23), Glenn (son, single, motorman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, age 21), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Pearl M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of MARY PELPHREY and OBEDIAH PELPHREY are:
1. NOLICE PELPHREY, b. January 29, 1900, Kentucky, d. April 12, 1979, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. SANFORD G. PICKLESIMER.
2. MILFORD PELPHREY, b. May 30, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 3, 1962, South Williamson, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSA BLAIR.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Milford Pelphrey (age 63), son of the late Oba and Mary Pelphrey and a retired miner, was born May 30, 1899 in Johnson County, died October 3, 1962 in Miners Memorial Hospital in South Williamson, and was buried in Club House Cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Rosa Blair Pelphrey; 6 sons, Milford Pelphrey Jr. (of Bucyrus, Ohio), James Pelphrey (Paintsville), Larry Joe Pelphrey (Paintsville), Lowell Pelphrey (Van Lear), Clarence Pelphrey (Van Lear), and Kenneth Pelphrey (Wabash, Indiana); 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann McFaddin (Paintsville), Mrs. Geraldine Bradford (Columbus, Ohio), Miss Madonna Ruth Pelphrey (Columbus, Ohio), and Miss Carolyn Pelphrey (Van Lear); 1 brother, Glen Pelphrey (Staffordsville); 4 sisters, Mrs. Sanford Picklesimer (Williamsport, Ohio), Mrs. Clifford Sturgill (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Charlie Spradlin (Michigan), and Mrs. Madge Picklesimer (Circleville, Ohio); and 12 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. MADGE PELPHREY, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PICKLESIMER.
4. LEONA PELPHREY, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. CLIFFORD STURGILL.
5. GLEN PELPHREY, b. November 5, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 24, 1978, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARIE TACKETT.
6. LOUISA PELPHREY, b. June 16, 1912, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 16, 1958, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAWRENCE STAMBAUGH.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Louise Pelphrey Stambaugh (age 46), daughter of Obie and Mary Pelphrey Pelphrey, was born June 16, 1912 in Sitka, was a lifelong resident of the community, died October 16, 1958 in a local hospital following an illness of 3 weeks, and was buried in the Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka. She was survived by her husband, Lawrence Stambaugh; 1 daughter, Mrs. John T. Ratliff (of Columbus, Ohio); 2 brothers, Glen Pelphrey (Wayland) and Melford Pelphrey (Van Lear); 4 sisters, Mrs. Leona Sturgill (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Nollis Picklesimer (Williamsport, Ohio), Mrs. Mae Picklesimer (Circleville, Ohio), and Mrs. Pearl Spradlin (Barnetts Creek); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
7. GYPSIE M. PELPHREY, b. October 15, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gypsie M. Pelphney was born October 15, 1914 in Johnson County to Mary Pelphrey.
8. PEARL M. PELPHREY, b. January 20, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 28, 1980, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, m. CHARLES JESSE SPRADLIN.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Semantha Smith was born December 6, 1859 in Morgan County to John Smith and Caly Conliel [hard to read].

According to her death certificate, Samantha Smith Wright died June 15, 1932 in Flat Woods [Flatwoods] from a valvular heart lesion. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as October 15, 1861, her marital status as married, her husband as W.L.J. Wright, her parents as John Smith (b. Kentucky) and Kaley Cantrill (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Perry Henry of Woods Bend, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, William L.J. Wright died January 16, 1934 in Flat Woods [Flatwoods] from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birthdate as April 18, 1865, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Samantha Wright, his occupation as farmer, his parents as William Wright (b. Virginia) and Betty Hill (b. Virginia), and the informant as John Wright of Dingus, Kentucky.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Will J. Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a farmer, born in April of 1865 in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, married for 18 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Semanth (wife, born in May of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 11 are still living, age 40), Samuel (son, born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Marget [Margaret] (daughter, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Sarah (daughter, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), John (son, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Elizabeth (daughter, born in October of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Tomey (son, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Syntha (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Linnie (daughter, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Walter (son, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Noah (son, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Andy (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), William J. Right [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 12 are still living, age 44), Cintha (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 13), Noah (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 8), Andy (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 8), and Brice (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 201 (Flat Woods) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), W.L.J. Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #227, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 54 years old. Also listed is Sammthea (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 57).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 88-8 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), W.L.J. Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 77 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 77), Andy Johnson (cousin, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), and Samantha Williams (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

The children of SAMANTHA SMITH and WILL WRIGHT are:
1. SAMUEL WRIGHT, b. December 1884, Kentucky.
2. MARGARET JANE WRIGHT, b. May 1, 1885, Kentucky, d. May 15, 1920, Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. CLARENCE WILLIAMS.
3. SARAH WRIGHT, b. June 1886, Kentucky.
4. JOHN WRIGHT, b. March 1888, Kentucky.
5. ELIZABETH WRIGHT, b. October 1889, Kentucky.
6. TOMMIE WRIGHT, b. January 1891, Kentucky.
7. CYNTHIA WRIGHT, b. February 1893, Kentucky, m. JAMES R. PICKLESIMER.
8. LILLIE WRIGHT, b. May 1894, Kentucky.
9. WALTER WRIGHT, b. January 1896, Kentucky.
10. NOAH WRIGHT, b. May 1898, Kentucky.
11. ANDY WRIGHT, b. August 1899, Kentucky, d. August 17, 1927, Flatwoods, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Woods Bend, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to his death certificate, Andy Wright died August 17, 1927 in Flatwoods, Morgan County, Kentucky, from being "Murdered, Struck in head by a piece of plank." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as December 16, 1900, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as W.L.J. Wright (b. Kentucky) and Sementha Smith (b. Kentucky), and the informant as W.L.J. Wright of Woods Bend, Kentucky.
12. BRICE WRIGHT, b. 1904, Kentucky.

Notes: Although Martha Jane Trimble's mother's name is listed as Cynthia Williams on Martha's death certificate, it's found to be Cynthia Reed on both her brother Charles' birth record and her brother Orlando's death certificate.

According to her death certificate, Martha Jane Lemaster died July 23, 1935 in Paintsville from "Chronic Collitis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as June 20, 1867, her marital status as widowed, her husband as W.H. Lemaster, her parents as Will Mark Trimble (b. Kentucky) and Cynthia Williams (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Alta Blanton of Riceville, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Jane Lemaster (age 68) of Riceville, mother of 14 children, died July 23, 1935 in Daniels Hospital after an illness of several weeks.

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1870), Wm. Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Syntha E. Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 23), Martha J. Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Lecetta Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 17 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Wm. M. Trimble 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 28 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Albert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Arlando [Orlando] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Julia E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1900), William Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in May of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in October of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 31), Mervie (daughter, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Altie (daughter, born in June of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Cyntha (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and Thomas E. (son, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), William H. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 42), Mervia O. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Alta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Cynthia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Thomas E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Charles E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Cloie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Trimble V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), William H. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Thomas I. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Charley E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Chloe L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Trimble V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Martha J. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #138, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and she's 61 years old. Also listed is Fayette [hard to read] (son, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21). They are living next to Martha's son, Thomas, her daughter Chloe is in house #134, and her daughter Mary is in house #140. They are living next to son Thomas.

The children of WILLIAM LEMASTER and MARTHA TRIMBLE are:
1. MERVA O. LEMASTER, b. August 10, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 31, 1954, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SHERMAN H. BLANTON.
2. ALTA M. LEMASTER, b. January 12, 1893, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 4, 1977, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CALLIE S. BLANTON.
3. CYNTHIA A. LEMASTER, b. 1897, Kentucky, m. VERLY DENNIS WILLIAMS.
4. THOMAS E. LEMASTER, b. October 8, 1898, Kentucky, d. January 21, 1981, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, buried in Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio, m. GOLDIE CONLEY.
5. MARY E. LEMASTER, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. WAYNE HANNAH, son of ENOCH HANNAH and MIRANDA EMELINE ARMS.
6. CHARLES E. LEMASTER, b. 1904, Kentucky.
7. CLOIE LEMASTER, b. February 10, 1905, Kentucky, d. June 11, 1987, Hardin County, Ohio, m. LACY BROWN.
8. TRIMBLE V. LEMASTER, b. May 5, 1908, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1969, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUIE CONLEY.

Notes: Nancy Williams was the sister of Estalona Williams and Louisa Jane Williams.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Levi Blair was born about 1868 and died August 21, 1961 at home in Pike County at the age of 93. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Evaline Blair was born November 3, 1883, and died September 15, 1968. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Evaline N. Blair was born about 1883 and died September 16, 1968 in Pike County Hospital Med Center in Pike County at the age of 85. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 27 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Levi Blair is found living with a Ryland family and working as a farm laborer. William Ryland is listed as the head of family #214 in house #210, he's a blacksmith, born in January of 1850 in Texas, parents born in Tennessee, married for 26 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in January of 1849 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 51), Anna (daughter, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Georgia (daughter, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), and Levi Blair (servant, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 36 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Thomas Willims is listed as the head of the household for house #300, he's a farmer, born in August of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in October of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 14 children and 12 are still living, age 44), William B. (son, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Isaac K. (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), James J. (son, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Nancy E. (daughter, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), John R. (son, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Louisa J. (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Quintilla (daughter, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Arra Z. [Arizona] (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Altonia (daughter, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Estalona (daughter, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Ransom B. (son, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Levy Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still livinng, age 27), Basil (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Thomas E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), Levi Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Evaline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Bazil J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Thomas (son, born in in Kentucky age 11), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), ahd Shellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Levi Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Eveline (wife, laundress, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 45), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Shella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Curtis D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months).

The children of LEVI BLAIR and EVELINE WILLIAMS are:
1. BASIL J. BLAIR, b. June 16, 1903, Kentucky, d. May 7, 1985, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EMMA L. BLANTON.
2. HAZEL BLAIR, b. 1906, Kentucky.
3. THOMAS E. BLAIR, b. 1908, Kentucky.
4. LUCY BLAIR, b. April 8, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucy Blair was born April 8, 1911 in Johnson County to Eveline Williams.
5. HENRY BLAIR, b. 1914, Kentucky.
6. MAUD BLAIR, b. December 1, 1916.
7. SHELLY BLAIR, b. December 2, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shella Blair was born December 2, 1916 in Johnson County to Eveline Williams.
8. CURTIS D. BLAIR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Curtis Blair was born in Johnson County to Nancey Williams.
9. MAZEL BLAIR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WELDON DAVIS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mazel D. Blair was born in Johnson County to Emiline Williams.
10. LEVI BLAIR JR., b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Levi Blair was born in Johnson County to Evyln Williams.
11. PEARLY BLAIR.

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

Notes: According to his death certificate, Enoch NMN [no middle name] Hannah died March 6, 1950 in Riceville from bronchial pneumonia, arterioschlerosis, and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as March 22, 1871, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as Eben Hannah and Nancy Fairchild, and the informant as Raymond Hannah.

According to his obituary, Enoch Hannah (age 78), son of Eben and Nancy Fairchild Hannah, was a resident of Johnson County his entire life. He was born in 1871, died March 6, 1950 at home in Riceville after an illness of 2 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery in Riceville. He was survived by 2 sons, Wayne Hannah (of South Solon, Ohio) and Raymond Hannah (Riceville); and 5 daughters, Mrs. Malta Conley (Riceville), Mrs. Josephine Brown (Riceville), Miss Ida Hannah (Riceville), Mrs. Zue Rice (South Solon, Ohio), and Mrs. Goldie Copley (Dunlow, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her death certificate, Miranda E. Arms Hannah died March 16, 1950 in Riceville from pneumonia and the flu. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as June of 1874, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Wallace Arms and Mary Blair, the informant as Raymond Hannah, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].

According to her obituary, Miranda E. Arms Hannah (age 75), daughter of Wallace and Mary Blair Arms, was a lifelong resident of Johnson County. She died March 16, 1950 at home in Green Rock after an illness of 3 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Hannah, just 10 days prior. She was survived by 2 sons, Wayne Hannah (South Solon, Ohio) and Raymond Hannah (Riceville); 5 daughters, Mrs. Malta Conley (Riceville), Mrs. Zue Rice (South Solon, Ohio), Mrs. Goldie Copley (Dunlow, West Virginia), Mrs. Josephine Brown (Riceville), and Miss Ida Hannah (at home) 1 brother, Jess Arms (Riceville); and 1 sister, Rachel Blair (Whitaker). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Enoch Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a farmer, born in March of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Miranda E. (wife, born in June of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 25), Jennie (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Wayne (son, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Wallace B. (son, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Jessie (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months), and William Hannah (brother, single, farmer, born in August of 1873 in Kentucky, age 26).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Enoch Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Maranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 36), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Wallace (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jessee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Missouri (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), Enoch Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Miranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Wayne (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Missouri (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ivin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months), Linzie Blair (son-in-law, widowed, manufacturer of cross ties, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), and Geneva (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months). They are living next to son Wallace.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Enoch Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Maranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 36), Goldie (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 22), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), June Hannah (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Arnold Hannah (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9). They are living next to son Wayne.

The children of ENOCH HANNAH and MIRANDA ARMS are:
1. JENNIE HANNAH, b. February 1893, Kentucky, d. before 1920, m. LINDSEY BLAIR, son of JAMES HENRY C. BLAIR and NANCY J. CONLEY.
2. WAYNE HANNAH, b. April 1895, Kentucky, m. MARY E. LEMASTER, daughter of WILLIAM H. LEMASTER and MARTHA JANE TRIMBLE.
3. WALLACE B. HANNAH, b. August 8, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 29, 1929, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Middle Fork, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BESSIE BROWN.
4. JESSIE HANNAH, b. October 10, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1913, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jesse Arms Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her death certificate, Jessie Hannah died December 9, 1913 in Jennies Creek from "cardiac asthina." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as October 10, 1899, her marital status as single, her parents as Enoch Hannah (b. Kentucky) and Miranda Arms (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Enoch Arms of Denver, Kentucky.
5. MALTA BEATRICE HANNAH, b. January 18, 1902 Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 1995, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PARIS CONLEY.
6. MISSOURI HANNAH, b. August 21, 1904, Kentucky, d. May 14, 2000, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. KENNETH WALLACE RICE.
7. GOLDIE HANNAH, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COPLEY.
   Notes: Josephine Hannah's name is listed as Mrs. Goldie Copley in both of her parents' obituaries.
8. IDA HANNAH, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SALYER.
   Notes: Ida Hannah's name is listed as Ida Salyers in her sister Malta's obituary.
9. GEORGE RAYMOND HANNAH, b. March 28, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George R. Hannah was born March 28, 1913 in Johnson County to Miranda Arms.
10. IVAN HANNAH, b. September 2, 1915, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 14, 1947, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in the family cemetery, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivan Hannah was born September 2, 1915 in Johnson County to Miranda Arms.
    According to his death certificate, Ivan Hannah died April 14, 1947 in Riceville from heart trouble due to rheumatism. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Riceville, his birthdate as "unknown," his marital status as single, his occupation as "Invalid," his parents as Enoch Hannah (b. Riceville) and Maranda Arms (b. Kentucky), the informant as Enoch Hannah of Riceville, Kentucky, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].
11. JOSEPHINE HANNAH, b. 1918, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BROWN.
    Notes: Josephine Hannah's name is listed as Mrs. Josephine Brown in both of her parents' obituaries.

Notes: Lizzie Perkins' mother's maiden name was reportedly Sarah Adams.

When Emmit Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12 [no year] in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he state that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Roy Rice of Ivyton, Magoffin County, and that he was born June 10, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his death certificate, Emmett Rice died May 4, 1953 in Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as McGoffin County, his birthdate as June 15, 1898, his marital status as married, his occupation as a retired painter for C & O Railroad, his parents as Alex Rice and Margarett Pace, and the informant as "Mrs.Lizzie Perkins Rice (Wife)."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lizzie Rice was born December 31, 1890, and died in July of 1968. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lizzie P. Rice died July 28, 1968 in Boyd County at the age of 77.

On page 56 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Wiley B. Perkins is listed as the head of the household for house #484, he's a farmer, born in February of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in July of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 25), Lizzie (daughter, born in December of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), George W. (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Jesse (son, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Jackson (son, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Frank (son, born in Jan of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Richard Penix (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Wiley B. Perkins is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 35), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Jessie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Taylor [Jackson Taylor or Taylor Jackson] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Dona (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 45-18 (Riverton and Wurtland) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), there is an Emmett and Lizzie Rice found living in house #196, and they have a son that's the correct age, but their ages aren't right. Emmett Rice is listed as the head of the household, he's a painter for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), and Finkie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 3 months). Since this Emmett is a painter for the railroad and the Emmett Rice being researched here's occupation was listed as a retired painter for C & O Railroad, they are probably the same person, and son Charles name is probably Charles Finkie Rice.

The child of EMMETT RICE and LIZZIE PERKINS is:
1. GEORGE F. RICE, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGARET (unknown last name), m. (2) ROSOLENE HOWARD.

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

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George F. Rice was born in Johnson County to Lizzie Perkins.

The children of GEORGE RICE and MARGARET (unknown last name) are:
1. LARRY RICE.
2. LINDA RICE.
3. ANN LYNN RICE.

The children of GEORGE RICE and ROSOLENE HOWARD are:
4. KIMBERLY TALITHA RICE.
5. GEORGE F. RICE JR.
6. MICHAEL ANTHONY RICE.

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

Notes: According to his death certificate, Samuel Clark Conley died September 14, 1945 in Johnson County from a gastric ulcer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as January 15, 1860, his marital status as married, his wife as Sarah Ellen Picklesimer, his parents as Madison Conley (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Colvin (b. Kentucky), the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the informant as Ellis Conley.

According to his obituary, Samuel Clark Conley (age 85 years, 7 months, and 29 days), son of Madison and Elizabeth Colvin Conley, died on September 14, 1945. He married Sarah E. Picklesimer 63 years prior, and she survived him. To that union were born 5 sons and 4 daughter of whom 4 were still living; Ellis C. Conley (of Huntington, West Virginia), Lenna A. Conley (Cliff, Kentucky), Mrs. Ollie C.H. Hill (West Prestonsburg), and Mrs. Grace Chatfield (living at home). He was also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Ellen Conley died at home in Oil Springs on November 9, 1953 from pneumonia and "arterial sclerosis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as November 19, 1862, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Nattie Picklesimer and Susan Trimble, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the informant as Mrs. Grace Chatfield.

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Clark Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #338, he's a farmer, born in January of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in November of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 38), Elis C. (son, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Leonard L. (son, born in August of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Lela Van (daughter, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Ollie P. (daughter, born in October of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Gracie D. (daughter, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Martin (son, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Mattie L. (daughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Clark S. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 28 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 47), Ollie P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gracie D. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Martin R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mattie [unreadable], and Wm. Madison Conley (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, age 72).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Samuel C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 59 years old. Also listed is Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 57).

The children of CLARK CONLEY and SARAH PICKLESIMER are:
1. ELLIS C. CONLEY, b. August 6, 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 13, 1956, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Ironton, , Lawrence County, Ohio, m. ESTELLA CHATFIELD, 1940.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Ellis C. Conley, son of the late Samuel and Sarah Conley and a former resident of Paintsville, was born in August of 1883 in Johnson County, died December 13, 1956 at home in Huntington, West Virginia, from a heart attack, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Ohio. He was married in Catlettsburg in 1940 to Estella Chatfield, who survived him. He was also survived by 1 brother, Leonard Conley; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Ollie Hill (of Prestonsburg) and Mrs. Grace Chatfield (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
2. LEONARD L. CONLEY, b. August 1886, Kentucky.
3. LELA VAN CONLEY, b. Febrary, 1889, Kentucky.
4. OLLIE P. CONLEY, b. October 14, 1892, Kentucky, m. C.H. HILL.
5. GRACE D. CONLEY, b. March 1895, Kentucky, m. SAMUEL WALTER CHATFIELD.
6. MARTIN CONLEY, b. June 18, 1897, Kentucky.
7. MATTIE L. CONLEY, b. January 1900, Kentucky.

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

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Challie Yates was born February 5, 1886, and died in March of 1980. He received his Social Security card in 1956 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Challie L. Yates died March 16, 1980 in Boyd County at the age of 93.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bessie Yates was born January 4, 1899, and died in February of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Kentucky, and her las place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bessie J. Yates died February 24, 1984 in Greenup County at the age of 85. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 24, 25 & 26, 1920), Charlie Yates is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Bessie J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Dorsie (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 5), Johna (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 31), and Lee (father, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 55).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), C.L. Yates is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 14, age 30), Dorcie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ossie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Flossie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Lee (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 66). They are living next to Charlie's brother.

The children of CHALLIE YATES and BESSIE ADAMS are:
1. DORSIE C. YATES, b. May 22, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorsie C. Yates was born May 22, 1914 in Magoffin County to Bessie Adams.
2. OSSIE YATES, b. 1922, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorsie C. Yates was born in Greenup County to Bessie Adams.
3. FLOSSIE YATES, b. 1923, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Flossie Yates was born in Greenup County to Bessie Adams.

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

Alfred Rye's mother's last name is listed as Rye on both his and his sister Ella's death certificates (1870-1935), as well as the birth records of his sisters Cordelia (b. 1853) and Florence (b. 1856), and his brother Eugene (1858).

According to his death certificate, Alfred Rye died January 14, 1929 in Greenup County from broncho-pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as January of 1868, his marital status as married, his wife as Dona Rye, his occupation as self-employed merchant, his parents as Henry Rye (b. Kentucky) and Mary Ann Rye (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Challie Yates.

On page 47 of the 1870 census for Precinct 5 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated July 26, 1870), Henry M. Rye is listed as the head of the household for house #348, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 40), Edgar (born in Kentucky, age 22), Florence (born in Kentucky, age 14), Eugene H. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Laura (born in Kentucky, age 10), Sarah E. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Carrie (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Alfred (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 18 of the 1880 census for District 42 (Yellow Creek) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1880), Henry M. Rye is listed as the head of the household for house #444, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mary Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 50), Laura (daughter, teacher, born in Kentucky, age 20), Edgar (son, single, lawyer, born in Kentucky, age 31), Emma F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Wm. H. Lightner [William H. Lightner] (boarder, marital status not listed, farm worker, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Mary Rye is listed as the head of the household for house #61, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 11 children and 7 are still living, and she's 69 years old. Also listed are Emma (daughter, single, born in March of 1865 in Kentucky, age 35), Alfred (son, single, farmer, born in July of 1868 in Kentucky, age 31), and Eugene Wheeler (grandson, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Alfred Rye is listed as the head of the household for houses #165, he's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Emma Rye (sister, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 41), and Laura Slem (sister, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 46).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 25 & 26, 1920), Alfred Rye is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Dona (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 24), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 8 months), and Sarah E. Rye (sister, single, servant for a private family, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 52).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Dona Rye is listed as the head of the household for house #117, she's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's either widowed or divorced [hard to read], and she's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mable (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

The children of DONA YATES and ALFRED RYE are:
1. MARY M. RYE, b. May 7, 1919, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Rye was born May 7, 1919 in Greenup County to Dona Yates.
2. FLORENCE MAE RYE, b. 1922, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Florence Mae Rye was born in Greenup County to Donna Yates.
3. EMMA MABLE RYE, b. 1924, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emma M. Rye was born in Greenup County to Dona Yates.
4. MARGARET RYE, b. 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margaret Rye was born in Greenup County to Dona Yates.

Notes: Willie Adams was probably William Adams, son of Sarah Caudill and Daniel Richard Adams. In the 1900 census, William's family is in house #416 and Minnie's family is in house #369 in the same district. In 1910, Minnie and Willie are living in house #113 in District 102, and William's family is in house #66. Willie Adams claims that he was born November 24, 1872 when he filled out his World War I draft registration card in 1918. William Adams was shown to be born in August of 1873 in the 1900 census.

When Willie Adams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 21, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Cyrus, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Minnie Adams of Cyrus, and that he was born November 24, 1872. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Minnie Adams died February 26, 1937 in Bays, Magoffin County, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 53 years and 1 day, her marital status as married, her husband as Willie Adams, her parents as T.M. Cooper (b. Kentucky) and Louise Pace (b. Kentucky), the informant as Dewey Adams [brother-in-law] of Lickburg, Kentucky, and the undertaker as Patrick Prater.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Willie Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), and Cloris (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Willie A. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Cloris (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months), and Ducynel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930 [hard to read]), Willie Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #308, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Clarence (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Dicie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

The children of MINNIE COOPER and WILLIE ADAMS are:
1. CLORIS ADAMS, b. 1908, Kentucky.
2. CHESTER C. ADAMS, b. April 14, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ETHEL M. CONLEY.
3. DUCYNEL ADAMS, b. April 11, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ducy N. Adams was born April 11, 1919 in Magoffin County to Minnie Cooper.

Notes: According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lydia E. Roark died March 27, 1958 in Boyd County at the age of 84.

According to his death certificate, John Anderson Roark died August 26, 1948 in Hoods Creek from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by hypertension. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Letcher County, his birthdate as February 16, 1872, his marital status as married, his wife as Lydia Elizabeth Roark, his occupation as blacksmith, his parents as John Wesley Roark (b. Letcher County) and Virginia Cook (b. Letcher County), and the informant as J.W. Roark of Ashland, Kentucky.

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), John Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Liddia (wife, born in August of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 24), Rollie (son, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Carie (daughter, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Josia (daughter, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Blancha (daughter, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month), and Elen [Ellen] Blair (sister-in-law, single, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), John A. Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #240, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Liddie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 36), Rolly (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Josie (sdaughteron, born in Kentucky, age 12), Blanchie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dulcie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Samuel S.T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1920 census for District 19 (Fairview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), John A. Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in the United States, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Dulcae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Samuel S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Lydia E. Roark (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 10-23 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), John Roark is listed as the head of the household for family #252 in house #207, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 55), and Lonzie Wagner [hard to read] (boarder, widowed, worker in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, age 30).

The children of LYDIA BLAIR and JOHN ROARK are:
1. ROLLIE ROARK, b. September 25, 1893, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1918, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Lou Cooper Cemetery, Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ADDIE L. COOPER.
2. CARRIE ROARK, b. July 1895, Kentucky.
3. JOSIE ROARK, b. November 1897, Kentucky.
4. BLANCHE ROARK, b. May 1900, Kentucky.
5. DULCIE ROARK, b. 1902, Kentucky.
6. JOHN W. ROARK, b. 1904, Kentucky.
7. SAMUEL S.T. ROARK, b. 1908, Kentucky.

Notes: When Ben Fielden Adams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 8, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer and a teacher in Lickburg, Kentucky, that he had a wife, child and brother who depended on him for support, that he had rheumatism, and that he was born November 21, 1893 in Letcher County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wanna Adams was born January 15, 1896, and died in July of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, B.F. Adams was born November 21, 1893, and died in March of 1993. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Benjamin F. Adams died March 21, 1993 in Salyersville at the age of 99. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Benjamin F. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #158, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Wana B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Bennett (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months), and Burns Adams (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 48-22 (Lynch) in Harlan County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Ben F. Adam is listed as the head of the household for house #296, he's a merchant in a dry goods store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Wanna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 32), Bennett B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Edwin P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Robert E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of WANNA COOPER and BEN ADAMS are:
1. BENNETT B. ADAMS, b. 1917, Kentucky.
2. EDWIN P. ADAMS, b. October 29, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwin D. Adams was born October 29, 1918 in Magoffin County to Wanna Cooper.
3. ROBERT E. ADAMS, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert E. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Wanna Cooper.

Notes: Sarah Crace reportedly died June 23, 1937 in Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Fielden Adams married Sarah Crace June 25, 1871 in Magoffin County.

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Isaac M. White is listed as the head of the household of house #359, he's a farmer, born in August of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 6 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in May of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 46), Floyd (son, farm laborer, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Thos. M. (son, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Benj. H. (son, farm laborer, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Walter (son, born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), John T. Adams (step-son, farm laborer, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), and Mahala Adams (step-daughter, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), there is a William Adams that could be the William Adams being researched here. Green Phipps is listed as the head of the household for house #251, he's a farmer, born in November of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Rebecca J. (wife, born in September of 1856 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in East Virginia, married for 22 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 1 is still living, age 43), William P. Crace (nephew, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and William Adams (boarder, divorced, day laborer, born in April of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Isaac Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 57), and Thomas M. (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 37 of the 1920 census for District 123 (Bloom Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated February 7, 1920), Sarah Whitt is found living in the home of her son. Ben Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #270, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Jennie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Bessie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 2 months), Annie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 4 months), Sarah Whitt (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 66), and Walter Whitt [Adams] (brother, single, clay miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On pages 26 & 27 of the 1930 census for District 73-2 (Bloom Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 1, 1930), Sarah Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #254, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 17, and she's 74 years old. Also listed are Walter Whitt [Adams] (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 36), and William J. Adams (boarder, divorced, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, age 53).

The children of SARAH CRACE and FIELDEN ADAMS are:
1. ELIZABETH CATHERINE ADAMS, b. April 13, 1872, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 2, 1915, Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
2. ALAN P. ADAMS, b. 1876, Kentucky.
3. WILLIAM L. ADAMS, b. 1878, Kentucky.
4. JOHN TAYLOR ADAMS, b. May 11, 1880, Kentucky, d. January 30, 1948, Culp Creek, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Whitt Cemetery, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. HALLEY TACKETT.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, John Taylor Adams died January 30, 1948 in Culp Creek from acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as May 11, 1880, his marital status as married, his wife as Halley Tackett, his occupation as farmer, his parents as William Adams (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Crace (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Cordie Adams of Baltimore, Maryland.
5. MAHALA J. ADAMS, b. July 1882, Kentucky.
6. THOMAS M. ADAMS, b. April 1886, Kentucky.
7. WALTER ADAMS, b. April 1891, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Joseph Adams died November 27, 1917 in Wheelersburg from old age. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birthdate as March 24, 1848, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jackson Adams (b. Floyd County) and Glathy Reffitt (b. Floyd County), and the informant as J.D. Adams of Wheelersburg, Kentucky. On page 26 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 26, 1870), Joseph Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 20). Joseph's parents are in house #176.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), Joseph Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Maryann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Johnson (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Rhoda A. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and "Not Named" (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Josephs parents.

On page 43 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Joseph Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #370, he's a farmer, born in March of 1848 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mary Ann (wife, born in January of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 50), Della (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Louisa (daughter, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Clay M. (son, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), and Raney P. (son, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Joseph Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 40 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 60), and Lulu (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 28). They are living next to Isaac Whitt, who's wife Sarah was first married to Joseph's brother William.

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 22 & 23, 1920), Mary Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #138, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 70 years old. Also listed is Lulla (daughter, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 37). They are living next to son Raney.

The children of JOSEPH ADAMS and MARY CAUDILL are:
1. JOHNSON SAMUEL ADAMS, b. September 29, 1870, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1946, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) MYRTLE MCCLELLEN COOPER, m. (2) ADA ARNETT.
2. JOHN D. ADAMS, b. June 3, 1873, Kentucky, d. January 28, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY ELLEN ROARK.
3. RHODA A. ADAMS, b. 1877, Kentucky.
4. DELLA ADAMS, b. March 1880, Kentucky.
5. LOUISA "LULU" ADAMS, b. March 1882, Kentucky.
6. CLAY M. ADAMS, b. October 1885, Kentucky, m. SARAH (unknown last name).
7. RANEY P. ADAMS, b. March 27, 1888, Brownlow, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 1975, Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, m. DELLA RISNER.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Bertie Cooper Adams died September 12, 1950 in Lickburg from pneumonia and typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as December 11, 1899, her marital status as married, her parents as Tommy Cooper and Louise Pace, the informant as Dewey Adams, and the doctor as B.R. Conley [Byron Richard Conley].

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dewey J. Adams was born July 30, 1902, and died March 18, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dewey J. Adams died March 18, 1989 in Floyd County at the age of 86. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Dewey Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Bertie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 30), Johnie T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Louesa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), and Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

The children of BERTIE COOPER and DEWEY ADAMS are:
1. JOHNIE T. ADAMS, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Johnie T. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Bertie Cooper.
2. MARY LOUISA ADAMS, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Mary L. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Berta Cooper. According to another she was born in Johnson County.
3. LUCY J. ADAMS, b. 1928, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucy J. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Bertie Cooper.
4. RUTH L. ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth L. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Berta Cooper.
5. JOE ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe Adams was born in Magoffin County to Bertic Cooper.
6. CLARA M. ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clara M. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Bertie Cooper.

Notes: Thomas J. Brown's middle name was reportedly Jefferson.

When Thomas Brown's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Riceville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Hetty Brown of Riceville, and that he was born May 1, 1887. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to her obituary, Hettie Pace Brown (age 74), daughter of the late Will Pace of Wenatchee, Washington and Mary Patrick of Magoffin County, was born April 6, 1892 in Magoffin County, died August 2, 1966 in Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Swamp Branch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Brown. She was survived by 5 daughters, Mrs. Malcolm Jackson (of Conley, Kentucky), Mrs. Hurshel Blanton (Charleston, West Virginia), Mrs. James Carroll (Paintsville), and Mrs. Curt Bailey; 4 brothers, 4 sisters, 28 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his obituary, Thomas Jefferson Brown (age 71 years, 11 months, and eight days), son of Daniel Brown and Art Allen Brown, was born May 1, 1886, and died April 9, 1958. He married Hettie Pace. There were 8 children born to this union, Mrs. Malcum Jackson (of Conley, Kentucky), Mrs. Iva Picklesimer (Baltimore, Maryland), Mrs. Herschel Blanton (Charleston, West Virginia), Den Brown (Chicago, Illinois), Dan Brown (Baltimore, Maryland), Mrs. Curt Bailey (Rochester, Indiana), Mrs. James Carrol (Paintsville), and Paul Allen Brown (Rochester). He left 24 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was also survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Henry Hamilton (Ashland) and Mrs. Linard Blair (Barnetts Creek); and 1 half-brother, Boon Brown. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.) According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thomas J. Brown died April 9, 1958 in Johnson County at the age of 71.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Thomas Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Hetta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 17). They are living next to Thomas' brother John, and on the other side of John are their parents.

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Thomas Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Hetty (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ivel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), and Vertrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Thomas Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Hettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 35), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Evel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Vertrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dee J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Den W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Audre [Audrey] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

The children of HETTIE PACE and THOMAS BROWN are:
1. ETHEL BROWN, b. 1911, Kentucky.
2. IVAL BROWN, b. May 31, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PICKLESIMER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ival Brown was born May 31, 1913 in Johnson County to Hettie Pace.
3. TRIXIE ANN BROWN, b. June 23, 1915, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 4, 2006, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, buried in South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, m. HURSHEL L. BLANTON.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Trixie Ann Brown Blanton (age 91), daughter of Tom and Hettie Brown, was a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina at the time of her death. She was born June 23, 1915 in Riceville, Kentucky, died August 4, 2006 with her family at her bedside, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hurshel L. Blanton. She was survived by 1 son, Bill (Holly) Blanton (of Raleigh); 3 daughters, Barbara (Herb) Jacobsen (Ashland, Virginia); Carol Romine (of Louisville, Kentucky), and Margie (Charles) Weaver (Raleigh); 1 sister, Vertrice Carroll (Paintsville, Kentucky); 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
4. VERTRICE BROWN, b. July 14, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 12, 2010, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES L. "RED" CARROLL, son of JOHN F. CARROLL and NORA JANE ROSE. He was born February 12, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 24, 1998, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vertrice Brown was born July 14, 1918 in Johnson County to Hettie Pace.
   According to her obituary, Vertrice Brown Carroll (age 91), daughter of the late Thomas and Hettie Pace Brown, was born July 14, 1918 in Johnson County, died January 12, 2010 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. "Red" Carroll, 1998. She was survived by 1 son, Jim Carroll (of Paintsville); 1 daughter, Gloria Wiley (MacClenny, Florida); 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to his obituary, James L. "Red" Carroll (age 81), son of the late John F. and Nora Jane Rose Carroll, was a retired pipe fitter. He was born February 12, 1917 in Johnson County, died October 24, 1998 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Vertrice Carroll; 1 son, Jimmy Carroll (of Paintsville); 1 daughter, Gloria Jean Wiley (Versailles); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
5. DAN J. BROWN, b. 1922, Kentucky.
6. DEN W. BROWN, b. May 7, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1968, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DORIS ANNALEE CAUDILL.
7. AUDREY BROWN, b. 1925, Kentucky.
8. PAUL ALLEN BROWN, b. 1927, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, L.C. Adams died March 2, 1915 in Lickburg from "Tuberculosis beginning at age when change of life was making way." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birthdate as April 13, 1872, her marital status as widowed, her parents as W.F. Adams (b. Magoffin County) and Lizzie C. Adams (b. Letcher County), the undertaker as Raleigh Tackett of Lickburg, and the informant as Ben F. Adams of Lickburg. It appears that Ben Adams wrote his mother's maiden name in the box that Lizzie's mother's maiden name should have been.

On page 29 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), Elizie Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #250, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, and she's 38 years old. Also listed are Marry W. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Benjamine F. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Jesie I. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah Caudille [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Virga M. Caudille [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Lizzie's uncle, John C. Whitt.

The children of LIZZIE ADAMS and (unknown) are:
1. MARY A. ADAMS, b. 1891, Kentucky, m. ROLLIE TACKETT.
2. BENJAMIN FIELDEN ADAMS, b. November 21, 1893, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. March 21, 1993, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. WANNA B. COOPER.
3. JAMES M. ADAMS, b. 1896, Kentucky.
4. MARTHA A. ADAMS, b. 1898, Kentucky.
5. JESSE I. ADAMS, b. 1903, Kentucky.
6. SARAH CAUDILL, b. 1905, Kentucky.
7. VIRGA M. CAUDILL, b. 1908, Kentucky.
8. BURNS ADAMS, b. June 16, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1921, Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lickburg, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Burns Adams died February 25, 1921 in Lickburg from measles and bronchitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birthdate as June 16, 1911, his father as "no information," his mother as Lizzie C. Adams (b. Magoffin County), and the informant and undertaker as B.F. Adams of Lickburg, Kentucky.
   Burns Adams is found living with his brother Benjamin in 1920.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Johnie Fletcher that was born August 21, 1917 in Magoffin County to a Minnie Pace.

When Tony Fletcher's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ivyton, that he was married, that he was crippled, and that he wa born February 16, 1892 in Ivyton, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light brown eyes, brown hair, and one hand.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Minnie Fletcher was born October 8, 1899, and died in June of 1971. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and her last place of residence was in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Minnie I. Fletcher died June 9, 1971 in Wenatchee, Chelan County. She was living in Douglas County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Tony Fletcher was born February 16, 1892, and died in August of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and his last place of residence was in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Tony R. Fletcher died August 14, 1967 in Wenatchee, Chelan County. He was living in Douglas County at the time of his death.

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), Tony Fletcher is found living in the home of an aunt and uncle. George Stone is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a farmer, born in March of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in April of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, age 30), Charles (son, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), Thomas (son, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Callie (daughter, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Dova (daughter, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), and Tonie Fletcher (nephew, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), George Stone is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Nansie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, she hasn't had any children, age 40), and Tony Fletcher (no relationship is listed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Tony Fletcher is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They're living next to Minnie's brother Bernie.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 9-4 (Bridge) in Douglas County, Washington (dated April 4, 1930), Tony R. Fletcher is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a fruit farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Minnie I. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 30), Imogine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Edward C. (son, born in Washington, age 8), James E. (son, born in Washington, age 7), and Jaunita (daughter, born in Washington, age 4 years 9 months). Minnie's family members are in the area.

The children of MINNIE PACE and TONY FLETCHER are:
1. IMOGENE FLETCHER, b. February 21, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Imogene Fletcher was born February 21, 1919 in Magoffin County to Minnie Pace.
2. EDWARD C. FLETCHER, b. 1922, Washington.
3. JAMES E. FLETCHER, b. 1923, Washington.
4. JUANITA FLETCHER, b. 1925, Washington.

Notes: Notes: Information on Taylor Pace can be found on page 183 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Sarah Adams was the sister of Greenville Adams and William Adams.

Taylor Pace reportedly died May 17, 1939 in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, but this couldn't be verified.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Taylor Pace married Sarah Adams August 7, 1895 in Magoffin County.

When Taylor Pace'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 in Conley, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was "Sarah Pace Wife," and that he was born March 21, 1874. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sarah Pace was born March 7, 1876, and died May 15, 1968. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Bethany (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Greenville (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Atlanta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 58 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), Taylor R. Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #505, he's a farmer, born in March of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in March of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, no children, age 25), and James Blanton (nephew, farm laborer, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16). They are living next to Taylor's parents and also next to Sarah's brother, William.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Taylor Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 31), Dola (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to Taylor's brother Albert.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Taylor Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Dola (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Taylor Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22 and he's 54 years old. Also listed is Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 50).

The children of TAYLOR PACE and SARAH ADAMS are:
1. DOLA PACE, b. November 16, 1901, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 16, 1949, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Pace Cemetery, Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. FANNY ADAMS.
2. FANNIE PACE, b. 1904, Kentucky.
3. JOHN PACE, b. 1905, Kentucky.

Notes: Lulu Tredway's maiden name has been reported to be Stiles.

According to Kentucky birth records, Gay Bays was born February 22, 1907 in Magoffin County to Leander Bays (b. Johnson County) and Hattie Cooper (b. Morgan County).

According to Indiana birth record transcripts, Earl Victor Tredway was born December 30, 1905 in Martin County to Chas Herry and Lulee S. Tredway. Charles' middle name has been reported to be Hewy.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gay Tredway was born February 22, 1907, and died December 25, 1996. She received her Social Security card in 1951-52 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gay B. Tredway died December 25, 1996 in West Liberty, Morgan County, at the age of 89.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl V. Tredway was born December 30, 1905, and died December 13, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Earl V. Tredway died December 13, 1994 in West Liberty, Morgan County, at the age of 88.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 116 (Halbert) in Martin County, Indiana (dated April 29, 1910), Charles H. Tredway is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a farmer, born in Indiana, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Ohio, mother born in Indiana, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 22), Earl V. (son, born in Indiana, age 4), and Jessie V. (daughter, born in Indiana, age 10 months).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 140 (Halbert) in Martin County, Indiana (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Charles Tredway is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Ohio, mother born in Indiana, age 33), Earl (son, born in Indiana, age 14), Jessie (daughter, born in Indiana, age 10), Ray (son, born in Indiana, age 7), and Russel Lytle (nephew, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, age 6).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 88-7 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Gay Bayes is found living in the home of her parents. Lee Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 46), and Gay Carter (daughter, married, manager of a local utility company, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 23).

Notes: Mary F. Womack's maiden name was determined by finding the death certificate of her son, Guy Womack Leslie (1891-1946).

When James Mantford Bayes' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working as a clerk for The Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Fay Leslie Bayes - Wife" of Van Lear, and that he was born February 22, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes, dark-colored hair, and he had lost his left eye.

According to his obituary, James Mantford Bayes (age 80), son of James B. and Amanda Rice Bayes, was a teacher and school examiner in Johnson County schools for 18 years, he had worked for years in the auditing offices of the Northeast Coal Company and the Consolidated Coal Company, and he was a postmaster in Auxier, where he and his wife operated a store. He was born February 22, 1883 in Jennies Creek, died March 4, 1963 in Pee Wee Valley Hospital in Pee Wee Valley, Kentucky, and was buried in Lexington Cemetery. He was survived by his son, Guy M. Bayes (of Falls Church, Virginia); 1 daughter, Mrs. Marvin Crider (Middletown, Kentucky); 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her obituary, Fay Leslie Bayes (age 74), daughter of Robert Alan and Mary Frances Womack Leslie, both pioneer families of Eastern Kentucky, was a former resident of Johnson County and had been a school teacher, a postmaster, and had helped her husband in the grocery business. She was born in Montague County, Texas, died April 18, 1962 in a Lexington hospital following a lengthy illness, and was buried in Lexington Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, J.M. Bayes; 1 son, Guy M. Bayes (of Falls Church, Virginia); 1 daughter, Mrs. Marvin Crider (Middletown, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Mrs. O.P. Larson and Miss Ruth Leslie (Washington, D.C.); and 7 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Fae Bayes died April 18, 1962 in Fayette County at the age of 73. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1900 census for District 87 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Robert A.E. Leslie is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a teacher, born in July of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (wife, born in June of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 39), Mary F. (daughter, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), June (daughter, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Fay (daughter, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Guy (son, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 19), Ruth (daughter, born in April of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Speed (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Ethel (daughter, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Robert A.E. Leslie is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 29 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 49), Mary F. (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 27), Fay (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Texas, age 22), Guy (son, bookkeeper, born in Texas, age 18), Ruth (daughter, born in Texas, age 16), Speed (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and English (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), James M. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a merchant in his own store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Fay (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Guy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Jim (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), J.M. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a manager of a store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Faye L. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 42), Guy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Jim (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17).

The children of JAMES BAYES and FAY LESLIE are:
1. GUY M. BAYES, b. September 16, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Guy M. Bayes was born September 16, 1911 in Johnson County to Fry Leslie.
2. JIM BAYES, b. December 12, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARVIN CRIDER, son of MAYMIE CONLEY and GROVER CRIDER.
   Notes: Maymie Conley was the daughter of Harvey Burns Conley and Arminta Jane Rice.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jim Bayes was born December 12, 1912 in Johnson County to Fay Loslie.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Deal Pelphrey died January 29, 1919 in Barnetts Creek from pneumonia and influenza. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Barnetts Creek, his birthdate as January 1, 1873, his marital status as married, his parents as Jeff Pelphrey and Naoma Salyers, and the informant and undertaker as Paris Pelphrey.

According to her obituary, Laura Alice Trimble Pelphrey, daughter of John G. and Matilda Van Hoose Trimble, was born March 28, 1876 in Barnetts Creek, and died Saturday, May 28, 1960 in Johnson County. She was the widow of Deal Pelphrey and was survived by sons, Frank, Charlie, and Jessie, all of Staffordsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura A. Pelphrey died May 28, 1960 in Johnson County at the age of 84.

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in January of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Laura A. (wife, born in March of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), John B. (son, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Frank B. (son, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Challie (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1), and James Mahan (hired man, farm laborer, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), 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).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Laura Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #103, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 43 years old. Also listed are Frank (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Challie (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Murzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Trimble (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jessie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Patsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Laura Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #115, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Patsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rollie Meade (son-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), Murzie Meade (daughter, born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 24), James Meade (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Albert C. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to son Challie.

The children of DEAL PELPHREY and LAURA TRIMBLE are:
1. JOHN BRADLEY PELPHREY, b. October 29, 1895, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1900, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky.
2. FRANK B. PELPHREY, b. March 2, 1897, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 24, 1962, Big Mud Lick, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
3. CHALLIE PELPHREY, b. January 21, 1899, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 16, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Pelphrey Family Cemetery, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MALTA J. RICE, m. (2) MOLLIE SALYER.
4. ROUIE MAY PELPHREY, b. January 2, 1902, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 1, 1919 Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky.
5. MARTHA PELPHREY, b. November 16, 1903, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky.
6. MURZIE PELPHREY, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. ROLLIE MEADE.
7. TRIMBLE PELPHREY, b. October 15, 1907, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky.
8. HASKEL PELPHREY, b. 1910, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 17, 1910, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky.
9. JESSE CARROLL PELPHREY, b. February 1, 1913, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 7, 1985, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SALLY BLANTON.
10. PATSY PELPHREY, b. October 30, 1915, Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patsy Pelphrey was born October 30, 1915 in Johnson County to Laura Trimble.

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

Notes: Catherine Stapleton was the sister of Edward Stapleton.

According to her obituary, Belle Salyer Lemaster, daughter of Joe and Kate Stapleton Salyer, was born December 14, 1873 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 21, 1951 at home in Flat Gap after an illness of 3 months. Her husband, Alva Lemaster, preceded her in death 24 years prior, and she was survived by 3 sons, Harry Lemaster and Luther Lemaster (both of Flat Gap), Bruce Lemaster (of West Liberty); 4 daughters , Mrs. Verna McKenzie (of Volga), Mrs. Ruie Curtis (of Elna), Lexie Lemaster (of Flat Gap), and Mary Lemaster (of Flat Gap); 2 sisters, Elizabeth Salyer (of Manilla), and Mrs. Nancy McKenzie [Nancy E. Salyer McKenzie] (of Wake Port, Minnesota).

According to her death certificate, Belle Lemaster died February 21, 1951 in Flat Gap from broncho pneumonia, rheumatic heart disease, and malnutrition. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birthdate as December 14, 1873, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Joe Salyer and Kate Stapleton, and the informant as Luther Lemaster.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2 & 3, 1880), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, he has lung disease, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 46), Levi (son, farmer, married during the current year, born in Kentucky, age 20), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), William R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lolla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rosabell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lydia Salyer (daughter-in-law, married during the current year, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Alva Lemaster is found maried and living in the home of his parents. Thomas Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in May of 1830 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in April of 1830 in Virginia, parent sborn in Virginia, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 70), Alva (son, born in March of 1870 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 30), Belle (daughter-in-law, born in December of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), and Maxy [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Alvey Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rosa B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 37), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Verna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky age 4), Rouie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Lemaster (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 79).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Alva B. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #21, a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 46), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Belle Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #310, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and she's 56 years old. Also listed are Lexie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Harry (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

The children of ALVA LEMASTER and BELLE SALYER are:
1. MAXY LEMASTER, b. February 1900, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
2. LEXIE LEMASTER, b. 1902, Kentucky.
3. VERNA LEMASTER, b. 1903, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCKENZIE.
4. HARRY B. LEMASTER, b. 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 25, 1970, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IVAL SPARKS.
5. MARY LEMASTER, b. 1906, Kentucky.
6. RUIE LEMASTER, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CURTIS.
7. BRUCE LEMASTER, b. February 17, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bruce Lemaster was born February 17, 1911 in Johnson County to Belle Slayer.
8. WALTER LEMASTER, b. January 26, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 14, 1914, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Lemaster was born January 26, 1913 in Johnson County to Bell Salyers.
   According to his death certificate, Walter Lemaster died November 14, 1914 in Flat Gap from "accidental - burns." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birthdate as January 26, 1914 [hard to read], his age as 1 year 10 months 12 days, his parents as Alva B. Lemaster (b. Johnson County) and Belle Salyer (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Henry Cantril of Fuget, Kentucky.
9. LUTHER LEMASTER, b. December 6, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther Lemaster was born December 6, 1914 in Johnson County to Bell Salyers.

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

Notes: Hairston Litteral was the brother of John Litteral. John Litteral's son, John Fleming Litteral, has been confused with the Fleming Litteral being researched here.

Fleming Litteral was the brother of William Elzie Litteral.

According to his death certificate, Fleming Litteral died April 15, 1928 in Oil Springs from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birthdate as May 3, 1844, his marital status as married, his parents as Hairston J. Litteral (b. Virginia) and Katherine Ramey (b. Kentucky), and the informant as W.T. Litteral of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Elizabeth Prater Litteral died March 14, 1935 in Oil Springs from arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as January 27, 1844, her marital status as widow, her husband as Flem Litteral, her parents as John Prater (b. Kentucky) and Jemima Auxier (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Ida Witten of Paintsville, Kentucky.

On pages 53 & 54 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 6, 1850), Heerston Litterall is listed as the head of the household for house #355, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Katherine (born in Kentucky, age 41), Polly M. (born in Kentucky, age 18), Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 17), Harmon (born in Kentucky, age 15), Louisa (born in Kentucky, age 13), Marion [Francis Marion Litteral] (born in Kentucky, age 12), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 10), Fleming (born in Kentucky, age 8), Lindsey (born in Kentucky, age 6), Katherine (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Elsey [William Elsie] (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 124 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1860), Hairston Literal is listed as the head of the household for house #789, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Cathern (born in Kentucky, age 52), Flimy (born in Kentucky, age 16), Lindy (born in Kentucky, age 14), Cathern (born in Kentucky, age 13), Wm. E. (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Jackson Blanton (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 24 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 1, 1870), Fleming Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (born in Kentucky, age 26), Georgeann (born in Kentucky, age 4), Henry H. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and John Hariston (born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), Fleming Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Georgia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ida E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jemima (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Emily C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Hanna R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and George A. Collins (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27).

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Fleming Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in May of 1844 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in January of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 56), Emily C. (daughter, single, not working, born in December of 1876 in Kentucky, age 23), Hannah R. (daughter, single, not working, born in January of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), William T. (son, born in July of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Neuton T. [Newton T.] (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Susan E. (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Tallehasse (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), amd Mary M. Litteral (granddaughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Flem LItteral is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 44 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Sarrah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 66), Hannah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31), Thomas (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Talla (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Mazie Litteral (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Cyrus Mahan (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Flem Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 75 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 75), Hanah R. (daughter, divorced, born in Kentucky, age 40), Robert Morris (grandson, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 4), and Harold D. Morris (grandson, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months). They are living in between sons William Thomas and Henry.

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Sarah Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #187, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 86 years old. Also listed are Hannah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Robert Morris (grandson, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 15), Harold Morris (grandson, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 13), and Belva Jones (granddaughter, widowed, clerk in a coal company store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 36). Son Henry is in house #188 and son William Thomas is in house #186.

The children of FLEMING LITTERAL and SARAH PRATER are:
1. GEORGEANN LITTERAL, b. 1866, Kentucky.
2. HENRY H. LITTERAL, b. 1867, Kentucky, m. MARY E. (unknown last name). She was born about 1870 in Virginia.
3. JOHN HAIRSTON LITTERAL, b. January 1870, Kentucky.
4. IDA E. LITTERAL, b. 1872, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WITTEN.
5. JEMIMA LITTERAL, b. 1874, Kentucky.
6. EMILY C. LITTERAL, b. December 1876, Kentucky.
7. HANNAH R. LITTERAL, b. January 1879, Kentucky.
8. WILLIAM THOMAS LITTERAL, b. August 6, 1899, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1932, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MALVA MEADE.
9. NEWTON T. LITTERAL, b. September 1883, Kentucky.
10. SUSAN E. LITTERAL, b. February 1886, Kentucky.
11. TALLAHASSEE LITTERAL, b. August 1888, Kentucky.

Notes: When Raney Adam's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Brownlow [Magoffin County], that he had a wife and 5 children, and that he was born March 27, 1888 in Brownlow, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Raney Adams was born March 27, 1888, and died in January of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia.

According to her death certificate, Della Risner Adams died July 2, 1944 in Lexington from a common duct obstruction. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthplace as February 15, 1891, her marital status as married, her husband as R.P. Adams, her parents as Wilbern Risner (b. Kentucky) and Alice Adams (b. Kentucky), and the informant as R.P. Adams of Cyrus, Kentucky.

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Wilburn Risner is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in September of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Della (daughter, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Warren (son, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Stella (daughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Londa (son, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Oad Tackett (boarder, widowed, day laborer, born in 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Raney Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Dellie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Audley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age blank).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 22 & 23, 1920), Raney Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Della (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Glades (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Audlady (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Anvory [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Flausey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Thulma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), and Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to Raney's widowed mother.

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Raney Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Della (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 39), Ivory (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elmer D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Orval P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ossie E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

The children of RANEY ADAMS and DELLA RISNER are:
1. GLADYS ADAMS, b. October 16, 1908, Kentucky, d. September 16, 1995, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. HARKLES CRACE.
2. AUDLEY ADAMS, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. BRACKEN HUNLEY.
   Notes: Bracken and Audley Adams Hunley's son, Beecher, married Etta Earlene Gullett.
3. IVORY ADAMS, b. 1913, Kentucky.
4. FLOSSIE C. ADAMS, b. March 6, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 2, 1984, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. PAUL E. CONLEY.
5. THELMA ADAMS, b. 1916, Kentucky.
6. ELMER D. ADAMS, b. February 12, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer D. Adams was born February 12, 1919 in Magoffin County to Della Risenor.
7. EDGAR ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Adams was born in Magoffin County to Della Risner.
8. MAY ADAMS, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, May Adams was born in Magoffin County to Dellie Risner.
9. ORVAL P. ADAMS, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orval P. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Della Risner.
10. OSSIE E. ADAMS, b. 1928, Kentucky.
11. MARVIN A. ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin A. Adams was born in Magoffin County to Della Risner.
12. ZULA ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zula Adams was born in Magoffin County to Della Risner.

Notes: When Rollie Tackett's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Argillite, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born July 30, 1893 in Lickburg, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

There was a Mary Amanda Tackett that died April 1, 1942 in Pike County, which is where Rollie Tackett died in 1975.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rollie Tackett was born July 31, 1893, and died in June of 1975. He received his Social Security card in 1951-53 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rollie Tackett was born about 1894, and died June 7, 1975 at home in Pike County at the age of 81. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Rollie Tackett can be found living in the home of his half-sister. Frank Coffee is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Sophronia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 22), Ina (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ivra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Rollie Tacket (brother-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), Lollie Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Orvil C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Thelma C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months). They are living next to Mary's uncle, Floyd Whitt.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Ralligh Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 39), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sylva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dolly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months), and Dorothy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age [unreadable]). They are living next to Rollie's parents.

The children of MARY ADAMS and ROLLIE TACKETT are:
1. ORVIL C. TACKETT, b. 1910, Kentucky.
2. THELMA C. TACKETT, b. May 7, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Tackitt was born in Magoffin County to Mary Adams.
3. SYLVA TACKETT, b. 1923, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sylva Tackett was born in Greenup County to Mary Adams.
4. DOLLY TACKETT, b. 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dollie D. Tackett was born in Greenup County to Mary Adams.
5. DOROTHY J. TACKETT, b. Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy J. Tackett was born in Greenup County to Mary Adams.

Notes: Fanny Adams isn't shown living with her family in any census, but her parents' names are on her death certificate.

According to his death certificate, Dola Pace died September 16, 1949 in Paintsville Hospital after being shot, while working in Riceville, by a pistol in the face, head, and right leg. He lived for 5 hours after being shot. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birthdate as November 16, 1901, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer and deputy sheriff, his parents as "Tayalor" Pace and Sarah Adams, and the burial place as Pace Cemetery in Conley, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Fanny Adams Pace died January 26, 1949 in Conley from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as January 1, 1902, her marital status as married, her parents as Green Adams and Phoeba May the informant as Dola Pace, the doctor as B.R. Conley [Byron Richard Conley], and the burial place as Conley, Kentucky.

On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Dola Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Fannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Leona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of DOLA PACE and FANNY ADAMS are:
1. DEWEY PACE, b. 1919, Kentucky.
2. CHARLEY PACE, b. 1921, Kentucky.
3. JOHN PACE, b. 1923, Kentucky.
4. BEN PACE, b. 1926, Kentucky.
5. LEONA PACE, b. 1928, Kentucky.
   Notes: Leona Pace was probably the Sarah Leona Pace who married Shafter Salyer.

Notes: When Challie Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Staffordsville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Deal Pelphrey (Father)" of Staffordsville, and that he was born January 21, 1899. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to his obituary, Challie Pelphrey (age 73), son of John Paris "Deal" and Laura Trimble Pelphrey, died December 16, 1972 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Pelphrey Family Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mollie Salyer Pelphrey; 2 sons, Robert C. Pelphrey (of Tutor Key) and Jack D. Pelphrey (Ashland); 4 daughters, Ruby Blanton (Van Lear), Agnes VanHoose (Staffordsville), Betty McKenzie (Hager Hill), and Mabel Hazelett (Hager Hill); 1 step-son, Dallas Salyers (Staffordsville), 2 brothers, Jessie Pelphrey (Staffordsville) and Trimble Pelphrey (Lucasville, Ohio), and 3 sisters, Martha Salyers (Manila, Kentucky), Patsy Blevins (Barnetts Creek), and Merzie Meade (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Challie Pelphrey died December 16, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 73.

According to her death certificate, Malta Rice Pelphrey died July 11, 1937 in Paintsville Hospital from acute cholecystitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birthdate as February 9, 1898, her marital status as married, her husband as Challie Pelphrey, her parents as Wilson Rice (b. Kentucky) and Sally Auxier (b. Kentucky), the informant as Challie Pelphrey of Staffordsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to her obituary, Mollie Pelphrey (age 70), daughter of George and Mary Thomas Salyer, was born November 5, 1909 in Johnson County, died August 1, 1980 in Paintsville Hospital, and is buried in Blevins Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. Her husband, Challie Pelphrey, preceded her in death in December of 1972. She was survived by 1 son, Dallas Salyer (of Paintsville); 2 step-sons, Jack Pelphrey (Davis Branch) and Robert Pelphrey (Paintsville); 4 step-daughters, Agnes VanHoose (Staffordsville), Ruby Blanton (Paintsville), Mabel Hazlette (Paintsville), and Betty McKenzie (Hager Hill); 3 brothers, C.M. Salyer (Cincinnati, Ohio), John Salyer (Louisa, Kentucky), and Thomas Salyer (Elna, Kentucky); 5 sisters, Mildred Griffith (Catlettsburg), Lou Ella Creameans (Columbus, Ohio), Hazel Williams (Columbus, Ohio), Casteria McKenzie (Louisa, Kentucky), and Lillian Gilbert (Omaha, Nebraska); 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mollie Pelphrey was born November 5, 1909, and died in August of 1980. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mollie Pelphrey died August 1, 1980 in Johnson County at the age of 70.

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Challie Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Malta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 32), Agnes P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Kelse E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ruby A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Betty E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living in between Challie's widowed mother and Malta's parents.

The children of CHALLIE PELPHREY and MALTA RICE are:
1. AGNES PAULINE PELPHREY, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GORDON VANHOOSE, son of DEWEY VANHOOSE and MARY CASTLE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Agnes Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Malta Rice.
2. KELSE EDWARD "BUD" PELPHREY, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 8, 1940, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Kelse Edward Pelphrey died June 8, 1940 in Paintsville from a possible brain tumor. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 14 years 7 months and 13 days, his parents as Challie Pelphrey (b. Staffordsville) and Malta Rice Pelphrey (b. Staffordsville), and the informant as Challie Pelphrey of Staffordsville, Kentucky.
3. RUBY ARLENE PELPHREY, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT GEORGE BLANTON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby A. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Malta Rice.
4. BETTY EVELYN PELPHREY, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES ORVILLE MCKENZIE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty Evelyn Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Malta J. Rice.
5. ROBERT CHALLIE PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARJORIE VANHOOSE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert C. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Malta Rice.
6. JACK DAKER PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LILLIE VIRGINIA "JENNIE" BURCHETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack Daker Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Malta J. Rice.
7. MABLE ILLENE PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BROMLEY PATTON, m. (2) THOMAS HAZELETT JR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mabel I. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Malta Rice.

The child of MOLLIE SALYER and (unknown) is:
1. DALLAS D. SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dallas D. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Mollie Salyer.

Notes: Sally Blanton was the sister of Addie Blanton and Sanford B. Blanton.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jesse L. Pelphrey was born February 1, 1913 in Johnson County to Laura Trimble.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jessie Pelphrey was born February 1, 1913, and died in June of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence and last benefit was paid in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jesse Pelphrey died June 7, 1985 in Johnson County at the age of 72.

According to her obituary, Sally Blanton Pelphrey, daughter of the late George Blanton and Addie Prichard, was a deputy clerk. She was born December 24, 1912 in Johnson County, and died March 4, 1998 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Pelphrey Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Pelphrey; and 1 son, Harold Eugene Pelphrey. She was survived by four daughters, Judy Kelly (of Staffordsville), Betty Jo Conley (Staffordsville), Jean Wheeler (Staffordsville), and Bonnie Ross (Staffordsville); 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sally Pelphrey died March 4, 1998 in Staffordsville, Johnson County at the age of 85.

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10 & 12, 1920), George W. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Adda (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, age 34), Adda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Earlie [Charley - hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sanford B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Benjamon [Benjamin] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), and Oliver (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), George W. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Adda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 45), Sanford (son, born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19), Mammie (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 18), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ben (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and George W. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

The children of JESSE PELPHREY and SALLY BLANTON are:
1. HAROLD EUGENE PELPHREY, b. April 21, 1932, Big Mud Lick, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1933, Big Mud Lick, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
2. ANNA JEWEL PELPHREY, m. CALLIS KELLY.
3. MARGARET JEAN PELPHREY, m. JIMMY CARROLL WHEELER, son of CARROLL WHEELER and MABLE MEADE.
4. BETTY JO PELPHREY, m. WALLACE MARION CONLEY.
5. BONNIE SUE PELPHREY, m. DONALD ROSS, son of ROY ROSS and AGNES DANIELS.

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