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WALTER BLAIR, son of WILLIAM GREEN BLAIR and MARY LOU HENDERSON, was born August 23, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 3, 1966 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (unknown).

Notes: According to his obituary, Walter Blair (age 51), son of Green and Mary Jackson Blair, was born August 23, 1914 in Johnson County, died July 3, 1966 at home in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by 2 sons, George Blair (Columbus, Ohio) and Robert Blair (Columbus, Ohio); 1 brother, Frank Blair (Columbus, Ohio); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hamilton (Thealka), Mrs. L. G. Stambaugh (Paintsville), Mrs. Huey Flannagan (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. Melvin Roberts (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Jr. Cantrell (Thelma). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of WALTER BLAIR and (unknown) are:

    1. GEORGE BLAIR.
    2. ROBERT BLAIR.







WILLAM JASPER "JASPER" BLAIR, son of WILLIAM GREEN BLAIR and MARY LOU HENDERSON, was born January 26, 1920 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died January 23, 1948 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BEULAH (unknown last name).

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willie Blair was born January 26, 1920 in Johnson County to Mary Henderson.

According to his obituary, "Jasper Blair, 28, Veteran of World War II, was killed Friday when he was shot seven times in the American Legion Hall here [Paintsville]. Junior Dean Conley, step-brother of Blair, Press Ratliff, and Ratliff’s son, Reece Ratliff [Rece Ratliff], 24, have been arrested and bound over to the grand jury in the slaying. Conley was taken to the Prestonsburg jail for “safe-keeping” and the two Ratliff men who waived examining trial, and were held under $20,000 bond each, were removed to the jail at Salyersville. Conley also waived examining trial. An autopsy performed Sunday showed that Blair had an argument over a small amount of money that morning, and Blair had threatened Conley with a knife at that time. According to Chief of Police W. B. Bailey, Conley then left town but returned later. The three being held were inside the Legion Hall when Blair came in. There was very little argument between Conley and Blair before the shooting began and Blair was unarmed except for a small knife he was carrying, Bailey said. After the slaying, Conley started walking to his horse and was arrested on the way. He did not implicate the Ratliff’s in the shooting, it was stated. Eight witnesses in the Legion Hall at the time confirmed that the two other men were with Conley. The two Ratliff men were arrested on Monday. Blair is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Blair, one small daughter, Linda Lou, his parents Greene Blair and Mrs. Mary Jackson Blair, city [Paintsville]; two brothers and five sisters, Walter and Frank, city [Paintsville], Mrs. Ruby Hamilton, and Mrs. Sylvia Roberts, both of Thealka, Mrs. Lizzie Collins, Mrs. Corey Cantrell and Mrs. Betty Stumbo all of Paintsville. Funeral services were held at the Preston Funeral Home for the victim on Monday afternoon with the Rev. Leonard Walters in charge. Both Conley and Reece Ratliff are World War II veterans. Blair was a carpenter by trade. Atty. E. L. Allen of Prestonsburg has been retained as legal counsel for Conley. M. O. Wheeler will assist the Commonwealth in the prosecution." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The child of JASPER BLAIR and BEULAH (unknown last name) is:

    1. LINDA LOU BLAIR.







FRANK BLAIR, son of WILLIAM GREEN BLAIR and MARY LOU HENDERSON, was born August 9, 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 5, 1976 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and is buried in the Patty Flat Cemetery in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married PAULINE MCKENZIE.

Notes: According to his obituary, Frank Blair, Sr. (age 53), son of Green and Mary Jackson Blair, a painter and a veteran of World War II, was born August 9, 1923 in Johnson County, died November 5, 1976 in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and is buried in the Patty Flat Cemetery in Elna. He was survived by his wife, Pauline McKenzie Blair; 3 sons, Frank Blair Jr. (of Columbus, Ohio), Mike Blair (Columbus, Ohio), and William Blair (Orient, Ohio); 1 daughter, Mrs. Judy Rogers (Columbus, Ohio); 5 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hamilton (Thealka, Kentucky), Mrs. Betty Stambaugh (Paintsville), Mrs. Ruth Collins (Paintsville), Mrs. Sylvia Roberts (Stockdale, Ohio), and Mrs. Cora Cantrell (Auxier); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of FRANK BLAIR and PAULINE MCKENZIE are:

    1. FRANK BLAIR JR.
    2. MIKE BLAIR.
    3. WILLIAM BLAIR.
    4. JUDY BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) ROGERS.







BETTY IMOGENE BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM GREEN BLAIR and MARY LOU HENDERSON, was born February 14, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 5, 1995 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married LOWELL GARFIELD STAMBAUGH, son of GARFIELD STAMBAUGH and LOUSINA AKERS. He was born August 11, 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 15, 2001 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Lowell Stambaugh married (2) RUTH WALLEN.

Notes: Lowell Garfield Stambaugh was the brother of Nellie L. Stambaugh.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bette I. Blair was born February 14, 1930 in Johnson County to Mary Jackson.

According to her obituary, Betty Blair Stambaugh (age 64), daughter of the late Green and Mary Henderson Blair, was born February 14, 1930 in Johnson County, died February 5, 1995 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survivied by her husband, Lowell "Junior" Stambaugh; 1 son, Lowell Eugene Stambaugh (of River, Kentucky); 4 daughters, Brenda Sue Williams (Oil Springs), Robin Lynn Fairchild (Paintsville), Rebecca Kay Wright (Flat Gap), and Onedia Gay Blair (Reynoldsburg, Ohio); 1 sister, Cora Cantrell (Auxier); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Betty I. Stambaugh died February 5, 1995 in Paintsville at the age of 64. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Floyd County and was living in Johnson County at the time.

According to his obituary, Lowell Garfield Stambaugh (age 78), son of the late Garfield and Lousina Akers Stambaugh, was born August 11, 1923 in Johnson County, died December 15, 2001 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Betty Imogene Stambaugh. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Ruth Wallen Stambaugh; 1 son, Lowell Eugene Stambaugh (of River, Kentucky); 4 daughters, Brenda S. Williams (Oil Springs), Onedia G. Blair (Reynoldsburg, Ohio), Robin L. Fairchild (Paintsville), and Rebecca K. Wright (Flat Gap); 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of BETTY BLAIR and LOWELL STAMBAUGH are:

    1. LOWELL EUGENE STAMBAUGH.
    2. BRENDA SUE STAMBAUGH, m. (unknown first name) WILLIAMS.
    3. ROBIN LYNN STAMBAUGH, m. (unknown first name) FAIRCHILD.
    4. REBECCA KAY STAMBAUGH, m. (unknown first name) WRIGHT.
    5. ONEDIA GAY STAMBAUGH, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.







SAMUEL SPRADLIN, son of JOHN W. SPRADLIN and MARY A. BELT, was born September 12, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 21, 1938 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Twin Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ALICE COLE, daughter of CHARLES COLE and MARY ELIZABETH COLLINS. She was born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, died November 17, 1933 in Hollys Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Saml Spradlin was born September 12, 1876 in Johnson County to Jno. W. Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Mary A. Belt (b. Letcher County).

According to his death certificate, Sam Spradlin died December 21, 1938 in Denver from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 64, his wife as Alice Spradlin, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Mary Spradlin (b. Johnson County), and the burial place as Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Sam Spradlin (age 60), died December 20, 1938 at home in Denver after suffering two months from heart dropsy, and was buried in the family cemetery at the head of lower Twin Branch. He was survived by 3 sons, Tom Spradlin (of Barnetts Creek), Charlie Spradlin (Barnetts Creek), and Vernal Spradlin (Paintsville); and 3 daughters, Mrs. Farmer Ratliff (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Hargus May (Denver), and Miss Stella Spradlin (Denver). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Alice Cole Spradlin died suddenly on November 17, 1933 in Hollys Branch from heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 49 years 2 months and 10 days, her husband as Sam Spradlin, her parents as Chas. Cole (b. Kentucky) and Mary Collins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Emily Conley of Swamp Branch, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Samuel Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #215, he's a farmer, born in March of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Allice (wife, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 16). Alice's parents are in house #219.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Samuel Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 25), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jeams T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Molly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12 months).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Samuel Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), and Vernal (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months). Sam's parents are in house #83.

On pages 42 and 43 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 28, 1930), Sam Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #401, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 48), Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Cassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Vondle (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of SAM SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE are:

    1. JAMES THOMAS "BUD" SPRADLIN, b. July 17, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 4, 1961, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) TAVA SPRADLIN, m. (2) (1) ELSIE JONES.
    2. MARY SPRADLIN, b. August 26, 1900, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 31, 1929, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT MCKINLEY CLARK.
    3. MOLLIE SPRADLIN, b. October 17, 1904, Kentucky, d. November 1926, Kentucky, m. MANFORD SPRADLIN.
    4. SHERMAN SPRADLIN, b. February 5, 1906, Kentucky, d. March 21, 1926, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Sherman Spradlin died March 21, 1926 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 5, 1906, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Sam Spradlin (b. Kentucky) and Alice Cole (b. Kentucky), the informant as Sam Spradlin of Denver, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.
    5. MARTHA SPRADLIN, b. 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 1990, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. FARMER RATLIFF.
    6. CHARLES JESSE SPRADLIN, b. September 6, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 27, 1993, Spring Arbor, Jackson County, Michigan, m. (1) ELIZABETH CAVINS, m. (2) FANNIE M. SPRADLIN, m. (3) PEARL M. PELPHREY.
    7. JAMES SPRADLIN, b. August 28, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 9, 1915, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Spradlin was born August 28, 1914 in Johnson County to Alice Cole.
      According to his death certificate, James Spradlin died February 9, 1915 in Jennies Creek from whooping cough. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 28, 1914, his parents as Sam Spradlin (b. Kentucky) and Alice Cole (b. Kentucky), the informant as Sam Spradlin of Denver, Kentucky, and the burial place as William Hannah Cemetery in Denver.
    8. CASSIE SPRADLIN, b. March 17, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 7, 1993, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, m. HARGUS MAY.
    9. VERNAL SPRADLIN, b. April 13, 1919 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 26, 1987 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, m. CARMONE L. REYNOLDS.
    10. STELLA MAE SPRADLIN, b. August 14, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 1993, Henrietta, Jackson County, Michigan, m. (1) EDWARD CYRUS TRIMBLE, m. (2) (unknown first name) WILLIAMS, m. (3) LEWIS G. ADAMS.

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







DOLLY M. TRIMBLE, daughter of WILLIAM "UNCLE DODGER" TRIMBLE and CLARINDA ELLEN PICKLESIMER, was born May 22, 1881 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 25, 1953 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in River, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOHN ELLIOTT RATLIFF about 1903. He was born in October of 1883 in Kentucky, and died April 23, 1954 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When John Elliott Ratliff'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 Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Dollie Ratliff (wife)" of Barnetts Creek, and that he was born in October of 1882. 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, Dolly Trimble Ratliff died April 25, 1953 in at home in Barnetts Creek from chronic congestive heart failure, asthma, arterioscleratic cardiovascular disease, and senility. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as May 22, 1880, her marital status as married, her parents as Will Mart Trimble and Sally Picklesimer, the informant as "Farmer Ratliff (son)," and the burial place as the family cemetery in River, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Dollie Trimble Ratliff (age 73), daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Mart Trimble and a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek, died April 18, 1953 at home following an illness of 2 years. She was survived by her husband, John E. Ratliff; 3 sons, Farmer Ratliff (of Barnetts Creek), Freddy Ratliff (Staffordsville), and Gordon Ratliff (Jackson, Michigan); 3 daughters, Mrs. Glade Fraley (Paintsville), Mrs. Sadie Lemasters (Ashland), and Mrs. Hoy Preston (Barnetts Creek); 46 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John E. Ratliff died April 23, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 69.

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), John Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in June of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in May of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Malta (daughter, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Gustava (daughter, born in June of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and John E. Ratliff (partner, single, farmer, born in October of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23 - 25, 1910), John E. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Dolly M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 29), Patrick (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Farmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Freddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and William Trimble (father-in-law, widowed, living off of his own income [retired], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), John E. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Dolly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Farmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Fredia (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Glady (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Sadie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), John E. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Dolly M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 48), Gorden (son, truck driver, born in Kentucky, age 19), Glady Ratliff (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16), Clare A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Delmar Fraley (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19). They are living next to Dolly's brother, Green.

    The child of DOLLY TRIMBLE and (unknown) is:

    1. PATRICK RATLIFF, b. December 1896, Kentucky.

    The children of DOLLY TRIMBLE and JOHN RATLIFF are:

    1. FARMER RATLIFF, b. April 18, 1902, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 23, 1963, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA SPRADLIN.
    2. FREDDIE RATLIFF, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. GORDON RATLIFF, b. April 6, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gordon Ratliff was born April 6, 1911 in Johnson County to Dollie County.
    4. GLADY RATLIFF, b. 1914, Kentucky, m. DELMAR FRALEY.
    5. SADIE M. RATLIFF, b. March 22, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) MELVIN, m. (2) LEMASTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sadie M. Ratliff was born March 22, 1918 in Johnson County to Dolly Trimble.
    6. MARGIE RATLIFF, b. September 8, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margie Ratliff was born September 8, 1920 in Johnson County to Dollie Trimble.
      According to her death certificate, Margie Ratliff died October 25, 1920 in Barnetts Creek with no medical attendant present. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 8, 1920, her parents as John E. Ratliff (b. Kentucky) and Dollie Trimble (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John E. Ratliff of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.
    7. CLARA A. RATLIFF, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HOY PRESTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clara A. Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Dolly Srimble.







DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY, son of CYNTHIA EMILY FAIRCHILD and THOMAS H. MAY, was born October 12, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 14, 1942 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, daughter of HAMILTON SWEATNAM SPRADLIN and MARTHA JANE LEMASTER, September 23, 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 19, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 24, 1963 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Asa's Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky.

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

According to Kentucky birth records, David B. May was born October 12, 1876 in Johnson County to Thomas H. May (b. Floyd County) and Cyntha E. Fairchild (b. Johnson County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, David Ballard May (age 20) married Minnie Elizabeth Spradlin on September 23, 1897 in Johnson County.

When David B. May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Asa, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Minnie May, wife" of Asa, and that he was born October 12, 1876. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, David Ballard May died December 14, 1942 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cerebral apoplexy due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 20, 1876, his marital status as married, his wife as Minnie Spradlin May, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Thomas May (b. Kentucky) and Emily Fairchild (b. Kentucky), the informant as T. H. May of Leander, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, David B. May died December 14, 1942 in Johnson County at the age of 66. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Minnie Spradlin May (age 81), daughter of Ham and Jane LeMaster Spradlin, was born January 19, 1882 in Johnson County, lived most of her life in Leander, Johnson County, died May 24, 1963 at the home of her son, Patrick, in Louisa after and extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Asa's Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Ballard May, in December of 1942. She was survived by 7 sons, T. H. May (of Leander), McConnel May (Leander), Theodore May (Wheelersburg, Ohio), German May (Indiana), Hargus May (Jackson, Michigan), Patrick May (Louisa), and Arnold Lee May (Berea, Ohio); 7 daughters, Mrs. Virgie O'Bryan (Paintsville), Mrs. Myrtle Blair (Leander), Mrs. Dora Blair (Leander), Mrs. Malta Blair (Denver, Kentucky), Mrs. Alka Nickels (Baltimore, Maryland), Mrs. Oneida Crumit (Charlotte, North Carolina), and Mrs. Ruby O'Keefe (Indianapolis, Indiana); 1 brother, Challie Spradlin (West Van Lear); 61 grandchildren; 106 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Minnie E. May died May 24, 1963 in Lawrence County at the age of 81. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Ballard May is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in October of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Minnie E. (wife, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 18), Virgie E. (daughter, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Myrtie J. (daughter, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Ballard May is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 28), Virgie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mertie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Thomas H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Teddy R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), German W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Ballard May is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Minnie L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Dora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Thomas H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Teddy R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), German W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), McConnell (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hargus (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), Omega (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), Mildred O. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Beatrice May (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Ballard May is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 47), McConnell (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hargus (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alka O. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Patrick (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Ballard May is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 58), McConell (son, single, farm helper, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 26), Omega A. B. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 21), Patrick (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of BALLARD MAY and MINNIE SPRADLIN are:

    1. VIRGIE E. MAY, b. September 1898, Kentucky, d. in 1989, buried at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES MILLARD "MILLARD" O'BRYAN.
    2. MYRTLE J. "MYRTIE" MAY, b. November 25, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 29, 1980, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELLIOTT BLAIR.
    3. DORA ELLEN MAY, b. September 14, 1901, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1994, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, buried in Clarendon, Calhoun County, Michigan, m. WALLACE MILLARD BLAIR.
    4. THOMAS H. "HAMMIE" MAY, b. May 7, 1903, Kentucky, d. November 10, 1998, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RHUIE WILLIAMS.
    5. THEODORE R. MAY, b. April 9, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 27, 1982, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. VIRGINIA G. "VIRGIE" MCCLURG.
    6. GERMAN WILEY MAY, b. October 30, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 2000, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) EDNA ETHEL MAY, m. (2) DORA RATLIFF.
    7. MALTA MAY, b. May 8, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1981, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CYRUS BLAIR.
    8. ALKA MAY, b. March 4, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 2004, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, buried in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. GEORGE K. NICKELL, March 22, 1940, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He d. August 20, 1982.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Alka M. Nickell (age 94), daughter of the late Ballard and Minnie E. Spradlin May, was born March 4, 1910 in Johnson County, died November 6, 2004 at home in Marion, and was buried in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. She married the Rev. George K. Nickell on March 22, 1940 in Portsmouth. He preceded her in death on August 20, 1982. She was also preceded in death by 4 step-daughters; 8 brothers; and 5 sisters. She was survived by 3 step-sons, George Nickell Jr. (of Ashland, Kentucky), Hobert Nickell (Columbus, Ohio), and Hillard Nickell (South Carolina); 2 sisters, Omega Hood (Charlotte, North Carolina) and Ruby O'Keefe (Indianapolis, Indiana); and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
    9. COY MAY, b. December 30, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 29, 1915, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Coy May was born December 30, 1911 in Johnson County to Minnie Spradlin.
      According to his death certificate, Coy May died October 29, 1915 in Jennies Creek from membraneous croup. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as October 29, 1915 [mistake], his age as 4 years 10 months, his parents as D. B. May (b. Johnson County) and Minnie Spradlin (b. Johnson County), the informant as D. B. May of Asa, Kentucky, and the burial place as Asa.
    10. MCCONNELL MAY, b. April 26, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 18, 1972, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY SUE "SUE" PRESTON.
    11. HARGUS MAY, b. April 6, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 1999, Michigan, m. CASSIE SPRADLIN.
    12. ALPHA B. OMEGA MAY, b. October 13, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) CURMITT, m. (2) (unknown first name) HOOD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alpha O. May was born October 13, 1917 in Johnson County to Minnie Spradlin.
    13. MILDRED O. MAY, b. 1919, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was an Ora L. May who was born August 28, 1919 in Johnson County to Minnie Spradlin.
    14. PATRICK MAY, b. 1921, Kentucky, m. FAYE PRESTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patrick May was born in Johnson County to Minnie Spradlin.
    15. ARNOLD LEE MAY, b. May 8, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1993, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FANNY JEWELL BLAIR, daughter of LUCY S. BALDWIN and ULYSSES "LISS" BLAIR.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Arnold May (age 68), son of the late Ballard and Minnie Spradlin May, was a retired miner. He was born May 8, 1924 in Johnson County, died March 22, 1993 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Fannie Blair May; 2 sons, Keith May (of Lexington) and Gary May (Cleveland, Ohio); 2 daughters, Wanda Younce (Offutt, Kentucky) and Wilma Crase (Salyersville); 3 brothers, Hammie May (Leander, Kentucky), German May (Leander), and Hargus May (Jackson, Mississippi); 4 sisters, Dora Blair (Michigan), Alka Nickle (Marion, Ohio), Omega Hood (Charlotte, North Carolina), and Ruby O'Keefe (Indianapolis, Indiana); 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    16. RUBY MAY, 1927, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) O'KEEFE.







GILLA TRIMBLE, daughter of SOLA GERTRUDE CONLEY and WILLIAM J. TRIMBLE, was born January 11, 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 24, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kennard Cemetery in Logsville, Morgan County, Kentucky. She met HARRY B. TRIMBLE. She married SAMUEL KENNARD, son of JOHN WARREN KENNARD and MAUDE ADAMS. He was born June 22, 1914 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died August 29, 1965 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Kennard Cemetery in Logville, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Gilla Trimble can be found on page 317 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on Gilla Trimble can be also found on page 489 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

On Gilla's son, Clarence's death certificate, his father is listed as Harry Trimble. She had Edward Trimble 3 years later and the father could be the same. His full name was reportedly Harrison B. Trimble.

According to his obituary, John B. Kennard (age 86), son of the late John Warren and Maude Adams Kennard, was retired from Delco Moraine Division of General Motors in Dayton, Ohio, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was born January 1, 1927 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 4, 2013 in Walnut Creek Nursing Center in Dayton, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara; 4 brothers, Oscar Kennard, Raymond Roy Kennard, Sam Kennard, and Vonnie; and 4 sisters, Myrtle, Malta, and Dollie. He was survived by his former wife, Janis Goble Taylor (of Dayton); 1 son, John K. (Carol) Kennard (Centerville, Ohio); 1 daughter, Monica Holder (Beavercreek); 5 step-children, Elizabeth Ann Gee, Louise Burke, Grover Thurman, Thomas Thurman, and Willie Thurman; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sam Kennard was born June 22, 1914 in Morgan County to Maud Adams.

According to her obituary, Gilla Trimble Kennard (age 66), daughter of the late William J. and Sola Conley Trimble, was a resident of Dayton, Ohio, for the prior 14 years prior to her death. She was born January 11, 1999 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 24, 1965 in a local hospital, and was buried in Kennard Family Cemetery in Logville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Kennard, on August 29, 1965. She was survived by 1 son, Edward Trimble (of Gonzales, Texas); 3 brothers, Paris Trimble (Barnetts Creek), James G. Trimble (Van Lear), and John Trimble (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Myrtle Hall; and 1 grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gilla Kennard was born January 11, 1898, and died in October of 1965. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ohio.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gilla Kennard died October 24, 1965 in Johnson County at the age of 66. She was living in Ohio at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Sam Kennard (age 51), son of Maude Kennard and the late J. W. Kennard, was a construction worker and a veteran of World War II. He was born June 22, 1914 in Morgan County, died August 29, 1965 in a Dayton, Ohio, hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Logville. Besides his mother, he was survived by his wife, Mrs. Gillie Trimble Kennard; 3 brothers, Oscar Kennard (of Paintsville), J. B. Kennard (Dayton, Ohio), and Vonnie Kennard (Dayton, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Malta Titlow (Mason, Ohio) and Mrs. Dolly Riffe (Mason, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sam Kennard was born about 1914, and died August 29, 1965 in Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 51. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), W. J. Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Sola G. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Pairs (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 28), Myrtle Reed (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), James (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Gillia (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Theadore (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Johnie M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Florence E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Clarence (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Edward (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Beulah (daughter-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 10, 1920), John Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Oscer (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), William J. Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #165, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Sola G. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 61), Gillie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 32), Clarence Trimble (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Edward Trimble (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), J. W. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a teamster working in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 38), Oscar (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dollie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), J. B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Vonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

    The child of GILLA TRIMBLE and HARRY TRIMBLE is:

    1. CLARENCE B. TRIMBLE, b. December 22, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 7, 1934, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence Trimble was born December 22, 1915 in Johnson County to Gillie Trimble.
      According to his death certificate, Clarence B. Trimble died April 7, 1934 in Barnetts Creek from encyphilitis and influenza. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as January 5, 1916, his marital status as single, his occupation as "none - invalid," his parents as Harry B. Trimble (b. Kentucky) and Gillie Trimble (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. J. Trimble of Barnetts Creek, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

    The child of GILLA TRIMBLE and (unknown) is:

    1. EDWARD CYRUS TRIMBLE, b. February 5, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 12, 1995, Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas, m. STELLA MAE SPRADLIN.







HARRY B. TRIMBLE, son of CLARINDA FRANCES SPRADLIN and JOHN MARK TRIMBLE, was born March 25, 1893 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died January 14, 1978 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky. He met GILLA TRIMBLE. He married BESSIE ADAMS, daughter of MARY JANE SPRADLIN and ELBERT ADAMS, about 1921. She was born June 14, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 21, 1977 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Bessie Adams married (2) WILLIAM E. FITCH, son of JOHN FITCH and LIZA (unknown last name). He was born May 2, 1889 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died July 30, 1976 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 351 & 493 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 553 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

William E. Fitch's first name was determined by finding a photo of his and Bessie's headstone.

When Harry B. Trimble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was single, that he was a farmer, and that he was born March 25, 1893 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and red hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harry Trimble was born March 25, 1893, and died in January of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harry B. Trimble died January 14, 1978 in Pike County at the age of 84.

According to her obituary, Bessie Adams Trimble Fitch (age 77), daughter of Elbert and Mary Jane Spradlin Adams, was a retired employee of Peggy Lou Shoppe and a resident of Paintsville at the time of her death. She was born June 14, 1900 in Johnson County, died October 21, 1977 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. E. Fitch, on July 30, 1976. She was survived by 2 sons, Claude M. "Bud" Trimble (of Pikeville) and Harry D. Trimble (Hager Hill); 2 daughters, Mrs. Mable Valentine (Paducah) and Mrs. Mary Ruth Griffith (Pikeville); 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bessie Fitch was born June 14, 1900, and died in October of 1977. 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, Bessie Fitch died October 21, 1977 in Johnson County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, W. E. Fitch (age 87), son of John and Liza Fitch, was a retired clerk for C & O Railroad. He was born May 2, 1889 in Lawrence County, died July 30, 1976 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Alice Stepp Fitch. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Bessie Trimble Fitch; 1 son, Kenneth Earl Fitch (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Roberta Jo Frye (Phoenix, Arizona); 2 step-sons, Claude M. Trimble (Pikeville) and Harry Donal Trimble (Paintsville); and 2 step-daughters, Mable Valentine (Paducah) and Mary Ruth Griffith (Pikeville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Bessie Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #275, she's married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 28 years old. Also listed are Mabel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Claud [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Harry D. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 98-27 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Harry Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's an assistant superintendent of something to do with natural gas, born in Kentucky, separated, he was living in rural Pike County in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 47 years old. He's living by himself.

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Bessie Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #134, she's a seamstress at home, divorced, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 39 years old. Also listed are Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 19), Mary R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Carol M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Harry D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Elbert Adams (father, widowed, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 5th grade education, age 64).

    The children of HARRY TRIMBLE and BESSIE ADAMS are:

    1. MABEL M. TRIMBLE, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) VALENTINE, m. (2) (unknown first name) SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mabel M. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Bessie Adoms.
    2. MARY RUTH TRIMBLE, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GRIFFITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary R. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Bessie Adams.
    3. CLAUDE M. "BUD" TRIMBLE, b. February 9, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Claud M. Trimble was born in February 9, 1925 in Johnson County to Bessie Adams.
    4. HARRY D. TRIMBLE, b. January 7, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 26, 1997, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BETTY LEE (unknown last name).







MARY JANE SPRADLIN, daughter of BENJAMIN F. SPRADLIN and RHODA FITZPATRICK, was born May 23, 1871 in Kentucky, died March 10, 1932 in Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ELBERT ADAMS about 1897. He was born in December of 1871 in Kentucky, died January 3, 1953 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Denver Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 497), Mary Spradlin was born about 1871, married Elbert Adams, and died about 1932.

According to her death certificate, Mary J. Spradlin Adams died March 10, 1932 in Holly Branch from "Clot on Brain." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Denver, Kentucky, her birth date as May 23, 1871, her marital status as married, her husband as Elbert Adams, her parents as Benjamin F. Spradlin (b. Denver, Kentucky) and Rhoda Fitch (b. Denver, Kentucky), and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Elbert Adams (age 83), was a retired farmer. He died January 3, 1953 in a Lexington hospital following a long illness, and was buried in the Denver Cemetery. He was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Bessie Trimble (of Hager Hill); 1 sister, Sarah Rice (Conley, Kentucky); 2 grandsons; and 2 granddaughters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elbert Adams died January 3, 1955 in Fayette County at the age of 85. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Elbert Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in December of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Mary J. (wife, born in June of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she hasn't had any children, age 29). They are living next to Mary's parents.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1910), Elbert Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 38), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Elbert Adams 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 49 years old. Also listed is Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Elbert Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 60 years old. Also listed is Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 60).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Bessie Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #134, she's seamstress at home, divorced, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 39 years old. Also listed are Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 19), Mary R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Carol M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Harry D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Elbert Adams (father, widowed, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 5th grade education, age 64).

    The child of MARY SPRADLIN and ELBERT ADAMS is:

    1. BESSIE ADAMS, b. June 14, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 21, 1977, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) HARRY B. TRIMBLE, m. (2) WILLIAM E. FITCH.







GLEN PELPHREY, son of MARY F. PELPHREY and OBEDIAH PELPHREY, was born November 5, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 24, 1978 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, and is buried in the Pelphrey Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARIE TACKETT.

Notes: According to his obituary, Glen Pelphrey (age 68), son of Obie and Mary Pelphrey and a retired coal miner, was born November 5, 1909 in Johnson County, died August 24, 1978 in Kendallville, Indiana after and extended illness, and was buried in the Pelphrey Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Marie Tackett Pelphrey; 2 sons, Glenn O. Pelphrey (of Staffordsville) and Hank Pelphrey (Staffordsville); 4 daughters, Barbara VanHoose (Urbana, Ohio), Helen Harmon (Paintsville), Wanda Adkins (New Carlisle, Ohio), and Mary Ratliff (Whitehouse); 3 sisters, Mrs. Leona Sturgill (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Nolice Picklesimer (Circleville, Ohio), and Mrs. Pearl Spradlin (Michigan); and 14 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of GLEN PELPHREY and MARIE TACKETT are:

    1. GLENN O. PELPHREY.
    2. HANK PELPHREY.
    3. BARBARA PELPHREY, m. (unknown first name) VANHOOSE.
    4. HELEN PELPHREY, m. (unknown first name) HARMON.
    5. WANDA PELPHREY, m. (unknown first name) ADKINS.
    6. MARY PELPHREY, m. (unknown first name) RATLIFF.







CLAUDE EARNEST HAMILTON, son of LOUISA FRANCES CONLEY and ISAAC MARION HAMILTON, was born December 9, 1904 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 7, 1956 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married RUBY BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM GREEN BLAIR and MARY LOU HENDERSON. She was born October 9, 1908 in Kentucky, died July 8, 1978 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstones shows that Claude Hamilton lived from December 7, 1904 to April 7, 1956, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Ruby Hamilton lived from October 9, 1908 to Joly 8, 1978, and was buried in the same cemetery. Their son, Paul, is buried there as well.

According to his obituary, Claude E. Hamilton (age 51), son of Isaac and Louise Conley Hamilton, was a miner, and a resident of Thealka, Kentucky, for 8 years prior to his death. He was born December 9, 1904 in Morgan County, died April 7, 1956 in a local hospital following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Ruby Blair Hamilton; 4 sons, Paul Hamilton, Hollie Hamilton, Robert Hamilton, and Frank Hamilton (all of Thealka); 6 daughters, Helen Welch (Thealka), Ann Blanton (Wheelersburg, Ohio), Dora Daniel (Sitka), and Claudette Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, and Sarah Hamilton (all of Thealka); 2 brothers, Walter Hamilton (Jenkins) and Arnold Hamilton (Columbus, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Gertrude Mead (Catlettsburg), Myrtle Cantrell (Ashland), and Ola Williams (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Claude Hamilton was born December 9, 1904, and died in April of 1956. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Claude E. Hamilton died April 7, 1956 in Johnson County at the age of 51. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Ruby Blair Hamilton (age 69), daughter of Green and Mary Jackson Hamilton [Blair], was born October 9, 1908, died July 8, 1978 after a short illness, and was buried in the Hamilton Cemetery in Thealka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Hamilton. She was survived by 3 sons, Paul Hamilton (of River), Robert Hamilton (Thealka), and Frank Hamilton (Thealka); 6 daughters, Helen Welch (River), Ann Blanton (Stockdale, Kentucky), Dora Daniels (Tutor Key), Claudetta Conley (Ashland), Margaret McFaddin (Thealka), and Sara Kay Slone (Thealka); 4 sisters, Elizabeth Ruth Collins (Paintsville), Betty Stambaugh (Paintsville), Cora Cantrell (Auxier), and Sylvia Roberts (Stockdale, Ohio); 28 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was a Ruby Hamilton who was born November 13, 1908, and died in July of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ruby B. Hamilton died July 8, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 69. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Ruby Blair Hamilton is found living with her sister's family, and they are next to their parents. Frank Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), Bobby Jo (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Ruby Hamilton ("daughter," born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Pawl Hamilton (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Wilette Hamilton (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Claude Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a team driver for the coal mines, born in Illinois, he was living in rural Coal County, Illinois, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rubie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 32), Walter Paul (son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 13), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 10), Anna Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 8), Dora May (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 6), Claudette (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 3), and Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 2 months [hard to read]).

    The children of CLAUDE HAMILTON and RUBY BLAIR are:

    1. WALTER PAUL "PAUL" HAMILTON, b. February 2, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 8, 1983, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NOVA DEAN RIDENOUR.
    2. HELEN WILETTE HAMILTON, b. 1929, m. JOHN CECIL WELCH, son of AUTHIE WELCH and NANCY FRANKLIN.
    3. ANNA BELLE HAMILTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLANTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna B. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
    4. DORA MAY HAMILTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DANIELS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dora M. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
    5. CLAUDETTE HAMILTON, b. July 15, 1936, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 7, 2008, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Stockdale, Pike County, Ohio, m. MARVIN CONLEY.
    6. ETHEL HAMILTON, b. June 12, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Hamilton was born June 12, 1938 in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
      According to her obituary, Ethel Hamilton (age 2 months), infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hamilton, died August 29, 1938 in Thealka at the home of her parents. She was survived by her parents; 1 brother, and 4 sisters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    7. MARY HAMILTON, b. May 7, 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 8, 1939, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Horse Mill Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Hamilton was born May 7, 1939 in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
      According to her death certificate, Mary Hamilton died May 8, 1939 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as May 7, 1939, her parents as Claude Earnest Hamilton (b. Charleston, Illinois) and Ruby Blair (b. Johnson County), and the burial place as Horse Mill Branch.
    8. HOLLIE HAMILTON, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Holley Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
    9. ROBERT E. HAMILTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert E. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
    10. MARGARET L. HAMILTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCFADDIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margaret L. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
    11. FRANK M. HAMILTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank M. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.
    12. SARAH KAY HAMILTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SLONE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah K. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Ruby Blair.







DENNIS "DEN" CONLEY, son of JOHN A. CONLEY and RHODA ANN PIPPIN, was born July 17, 1883 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1967 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BESSIE RICE, daughter of GREENVILLE RICE and JANE CUNNINGHAM, January 23, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born April 6, 1888 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 19, 1977 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 324 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on pages 130, 476, & 503 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Den Conley married Bessie Rice and that their children were Sylvia, Marvin, and Cecil, and that they lived in Hager Hill, Kentucky.

Bessie Rice was the sister of Bertha Rice.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Greenville Rice (age 22) married Jane Cunningham on December 19, 1883 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Dennis Conley Jr. (father b. Johnson County, mother b. Wisconsin, age 24) married Bessie Rice (parents b. Johnson County, age 19) on January 23, 1908 in Johnson County.

According to Dennis Conley Jr.'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 Hager Hill, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Bessie Conley of Hager Hill, and that he was born July 17, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Den Conley lived from July 17, 1883 to January 21, 1967, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park, and that Bessie Conley lived from April 6, 1888 to May 19, 1977, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Dennis Conley (age 83), son of John and Rhoda Peppin Conley, was a retired carpenter and lifelong resident of Hager Hill, Kentucky. He was born July 17, 1883 in Hager Hill, died January 21, 1967 in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Bessie Rice Conley, whom he married January 23, 1908 in Collista; 2 sons, Marvin Conley (of Ashland) and Cecil Conley (Columbus, Ohio); 1 daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Dotson (Hager Hill); 4 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dew Conley was born July 17, 1883, and died in January of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Bessie Rice Conley (age 89), daughter of Green and Jane Cunningham Rice, was a resident of East Point, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born April 6, 1888 in Johnson County, died May 19, 1977 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Den Conley Jr. She was survived by 2 sons, Marvin Conley (of Ashland) and Cecil Conley (Galloway, Ohio); 1 daughter, Sylvia Dotson (Hager Hill); 2 sisters, Hazel Rice (Louisville) and Elizabeth Rice (Florida); 4 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bessie Conley was born April 6, 1886, and died in May of 1977. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bessie R. Conley died May 19, 1977 in Floyd County at the age of 89. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Greenville Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in May of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in July of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 35), Nora (daughter, born in november of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Luther (son, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Bessie (daughter, born in April of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Bertha (daughter, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Jennie (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), and Elisabeth (daughter, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), John A. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Dennis B. (son, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, age 26), Bessie (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), and Sylva [Sylvia] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 34 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Den Jr. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #335, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Sylvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 40 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Dines Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #372, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at 23, and he's 46 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, first married at 19, age 42), Sylvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 36 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Dennis Jr. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 52), Marvin (son, married, carpenter, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 28), Alma (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), and Billy (son [grandson], born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of DEN CONLEY and BESSIE RICE are:

    1. SYLVIA CONLEY, b. June 19, 1909, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 1, 2003, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALEX DOTSON.
    2. MARVIN CONLEY, b. May 8, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 11, 1982, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) ALMA DOTSON, m. (2) CLAUDETTE HAMILTON.
    3. CECIL CONLEY, b. May 28, 1915, d. December 6, 1991, Franklin County, Ohio, m. BERTHA PELPHREY.







IVAN D. DAVIS, son of JOHN POWELL DAVIS and VIRGINIA "VIRGIE" HUFF, was born April 18, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 3, 1999 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) DOROTHY M. SMITH, daughter of IRA SMITH and MAY RUTH KEATON. She was born September 7, 1919 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 20, 1993 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) RUIE ELLEN BURCHETT. Ruie Burchett married (1) WILLIAM RUBEN SPRADLIN.

Notes: Ira Smith was the brother of Martha Smith.

May Ruth Keaton's full name was confirmed by finding the obituary for Ira Smith (1884-1952).

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivan Davis was born April 18, 1917 in Johnson County to Virgie Huff.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doratha M. Smith was born September 7, 1919 in Johnson County to Rutha Keeting.

According to his obituary, Ivan Davis (age 81), son of Johnnie Peter and Virgie Huff Davis, was born April 16, 1917 in Johnson County, died January 3, 1999 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch. He was survived by his wife, Ruie Ellen Burchett; 5 sons, Randall, Simon, Larry, James, and Kenneth; 4 daughters, Linda Kimbler, Geneva Haney, Kathy Davis, and Louise Spears; 7 step-sons, William Spradlin Jr., Ronald Spradlin, Donald Spradlin, Robert Burchett, Larry Spradlin, Mike Spradlin, and Frank Spradlin; 2 step-daughters, Connie Conley and Teresa Childers; and 2 sisters, Maxine Adams and Lois Collier. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ivan Davis was born April 16, 1917, and died January 3, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in River, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dorothy Davis was born September 7, 1919, and died August 20, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Dorothy Davis died August 20, 1993 in Floyd County at the age of 73. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Hager Hill but was living in Floyd County at the time.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 35 (East Point) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Ira Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Bernard (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), Ershil (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months), and Dorothy M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On pages 24 & 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Dorothy's family can be found in house #67, but she's not living with them.

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), Ivan D. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Dorothy (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in Paintsville, Johnson County, in 1935, 4th grade education, age 21), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and Lois (sister, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 10).

    The children of IVAN DAVIS and DOROTHY SMITH are:

    1. MARY LOUISE DAVIS, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary L. Davis was born in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.
    2. ROBERT LARRY DAVIS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert L. Davis was born in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.
    3. GENEVA DAVIS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) HANEY, m. (2) (unknown first name) WILEY.
      Notes: Geneva Davis' name is listed as Geneva Haney in her father's obituary when he died in 1999, Geneva Wiley when her brother Simon died in 2000, and Geneva Wiley when her brother Randall died in 2007.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geneva Davis was born in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.
    4. RANDALL DEWAYNE DAVIS, b. January 12, 1951, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 19, 2007, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOIS MOORE.
    5. SIMON WALTER DAVIS, b. September 20, 1952, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 27, 2000, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MILDRED SPRADLIN.
    6. KATHY R. DAVIS, b. October 4, 1955, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 17, 1999, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PATRICK COLBURN.
    7. KENNETH DAVIS.
    8. LINDA G. DAVIS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) KIMBLER, m. (2) (unknown first name) WIGGINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda G. Davis was born in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.
    9. JAMES K. DAVIS.
    10. LOUISE DAVIS, m. (unknown first name) SPEARS.







ELIZA ANNA CONLEY, daughter of THOMAS J. CONLEY and SARAH REYNOLDS, was born about 1873 in Kentucky. She met (1) JOHN M. CLARK, son of JOHN M. CLARK and (unknown). He was born December 31, 1867 in Kentucky, died December 1, 1945 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM ARMS, son of AARON ARMS and ELIZABETH SHEPHERD, December 5, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in November of 1848 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1930. William Arms married (1) LYDIA M. BLAIR.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 319), Elisha Conley, daughter of Thomas J. Conley and Sarah Reynolds, married a man by the last name of Arms. His first name isn't listed.

Information on this family can be found on page 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

John Clark's mother was reportedly Jane Salyer McCarty (1837-1874).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Eliza Ann Conley (age 28) married William Arms (2nd marriage, age 57) on December 5, 1900 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, John M. Clark died December 1, 1945 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a heart attack. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 31, 1867, his marital status as widowed, his veteran status as having served in the Spanish American War, his occupation as retired, his father as John Clark (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as "not known" (b. unknown), the informant as Gracie Adams of Delaware, Ohio, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), William Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a day laborer, widowed, born in November of 1848 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, and he's 51 years old. He's living alone.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23 - 25, 1910), William Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 4 are still living, age 38), Don (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Daniel (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), and Robert M. Conly [Robert M. Clark] (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), William Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Eliza Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), William D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Daniel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Sarah J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), John Clark is found living in the home of his brother (house #115). He's a farm laborer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Eliza Conley Arms is found widowed and living, along with her mother, in the home of her son. Robt. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a coal miner, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are John (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky age 9), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky age 6), Eliza Arms (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 58), Sarah Spradlin (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 78), Fitzel Evans (male, cousin, divorced [hard to read], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 18), and Jinsie Evans (female, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20). They are living next to Eliza's son, Elbert.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), John M. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's retired, married, born in West Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 17, and he's 58 years old. He's living by himself.

    The child of ELIZA CONLEY and JOHN CLARK is:

    1. ROBERT MCKINLEY CLARK, b. November 23, 1896, Kentucky, d. October 11, 1949, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY SPRADLIN, m. (2) MYRTLE EVANS.

    The children of ELIZA CONLEY and WILLIAM ARMS are:

    1. WILLIAM DON "DON" ARMS, b. April 29, 1904, Kentucky, d. June 17, 1954, Braeholm, Logan County, West Virginia, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LONA L. SPENCER.
    2. DANIEL B. ARMS, b. September 9, 1906, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 1965, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINNIE ARMS.
    3. ELBERT ARMS, b. September 24, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 1993, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA JANE ARMS.
    4. SARAH JANE ARMS, b. March 12, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1980, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MANFORD SPRADLIN, m. (2) (unknown first name) BLAIR.

    (This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley, Eileen Adams Bratton, and other sources)







EDNA FAYE SPRADLIN, daughter of JAMES THOMAS "BUD" SPRADLIN and TAVA SPRADLIN, was born December 18, 1933 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 30, 2000 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Butcher Family Cemetery in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married EDGAR BUTCHER, son of JAMES BUTCHER and BATHA WARD. He was born March 26, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 3, 1999 in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Butcher Family Cemetery in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna F. Spradlin was born December 18, 1933 in Johnson County to Tara Spradlin.

According to her obituary, Edna Faye Spradlin Butcher (age 67), daughter of the late Tom and Tava Spradlin Spradlin, was born December 18, 1933, died December 30, 2000 in the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in the Butcher Family Cemetery in Williamsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Butcher, in 1999, and a brother, William Thomas Reynolds. She was survived by 4 sons, Edgar Eugene Butcher (of Williamsport), Gary Butcher (Williamsport), Ronald Butcher (Williamsport), and Steve Butcher (Painstville); 3 daughters, Diana Blackburn (Williamsport), Donna Hitchcock (Williamsport), and Polly Johnson (Flat Gap); 2 brothers, Howard Reynolds and Paul Reynolds; 5 sisters, Carmen Franklin (Van Lear), Rosie Blair (Green Rock), Ella Spradlin (Dayton, Ohio), Mary Alice Burchett (Jackson, Michigan), and Bobbie Schmitt; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Edgar Butcher (age 69), son of James and Batha Ward Butcher, was born March 26, 1930 in Johnson County, died September 3, 1999 at home in Williamsport, and was buried in the Butcher Family Cemetery in Williamsport. He was retired from General Motors and was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, Jerry Allen Butcher; and 3 brothers, Virgil Ray Butcher, William Edward Butcher, and Paul Butcher. He was survived by his wife, Edna Fay Spradlin Burtcher; 4 sons, Edgar Eugene Butcher (of Williamsport), Ronald Butcher (Williamsport), Gary Butcher (Williamsport), and Steve Butcher (Paintsville); 3 daughters, Diane Blackburn (Williamsport), Polly Johnson (Williamsport), and Donna Hitchcock (Williamsport); 5 brothers, Eddie Butcher (Williamsport), John Butcher (Williamsport), James Butcher Jr. (Kingman, Arizona), Richard Butcher (Bluefield, West Virginia), and Marcus Butcher (Dayton, Ohio); 3 sisters, Gemini Butcher (Williamsport), Margie Davis (Dayton, Ohio), and Ruby Butcher (Kingman, Arizona); 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. ((Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of EDNA SPRADLIN and EDGAR BUTCHER are:

    1. JERRY ALLEN BUTCHER, b. December 31, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 3, 1979.
      Notes: Accordin to his obituary, Jerry Allen Butcher (age 16), son of Edgar and Edna Faye Spradlin Butcher, was born December 31, 1962 in Johnson County, and died September 3, 1979 in U.K. Medical Center. He was survived by his parents; 4 brothers, Edgar Eugene Butcher (of Williamsport), Gary Butcher (Williamsport), Steven Butcher (Williamsport), and Ronald Butcher (Williamsport); and 3 sisters, Diane Blackburn (Williamsport), Donna Butcher (Williamsport), and Polly Ann Whitaker (Gunlock, Kentucky).
    2. EDGAR EUGENE BUTCHER.
    3. GARY BUTCHER.
    4. RONALD BUTCHER.
    5. STEVEN BUTCHER.
    6. DIANA BUTCHER, m. (unknown first name) BLACKBURN.
    7. DONNA BUTCHER, m. (unknown first name) HITCHCOCK.
    8. POLLY ANN BUTCHER, m. (1) (unknown first name) WHITAKER, m. (2) (unknown first name) JOHNSON.







THOMAS RICHARD SPRADLIN, son of JAMES THOMAS "BUD" SPRADLIN and ELSIE JONES, was born February 2, 1940 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 9, 1994 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, and is buried in the Reynolds Family Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (unknown).

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas R. Spradlin was born February 2, 1940 in Johnson County to Elsie Jones.

According to his obituary, Thomas Richard Spradlin (age 54), son of the late Tom Spradlin and Elsie Jones, was born February 2, 1940 in Johnson County, died July 9, 1994 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, and was buried in Reynolds Family Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by 2 sons, Steve Spradlin (of Arizona) and Scott Spradlin (Arizona); 2 brothers, Paul Reynolds (Jackson, Michigan) and Howard Reynolds (Worthington, Indiana); and 6 sisters, Carmone Bradley (Sitka, Kentucky), Edna Butcher (Williamsport), Mary Burchett (Jackson, Michigan), Ella Spradlin (Dayton, Ohio), Bobbie Schmit (Wisconsin), and Rosalee Blair (Oil Springs).

    The children of THOMAS SPRADLIN and (unknown) are:

    1. STEVE SPRADLIN.
    2. SCOTT SPRADLIN.







SARAH JANE ARMS, daughter of ELIZA ANNA CONLEY and WILLIAM ARMS, in 1927. She was born March 12, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 6, 1980 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blair Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married MANFORD SPRADLIN, son of REUBEN SPRADLIN and NANCY JANE LEWIS, about 1927. He was born May 9, 1892 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 1, 1969 in Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia, and is buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. Sarah Arms married (2) (unknown first name) BLAIR. Manford Spradlin married (1) MOLLIE SPRADLIN, daughter of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE, December 18, 1919. She was born October 17, 1904 in Kentucky, and died in November of 1926 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 502), Mant Spradlin was first married to a lady who's name isn't listed. He married (2) Sarah Jane Arms, daughter of Will Arms.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Manford Spradlin lived from May 9, 1896 to May 12, 1969, and was buried in Sherman Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, and that Mollie Spradlin was buried in the same cemetery. No birth or death dates are listed for her.

According to her obituary, Sarah Arms Blair (age 67), daughter of William and Elizie Conley Arms, was born March 12, 1912 in Johnson County, died January 6, 1980 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Blair Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was survived by 2 sons, Frank James Spradlin (of West Van Lear) and William R. Spradlin (of West Van Lear); 1 daughter, Alice Goble Spradlin (of West Van Lear); 12 grandchildren; and 5 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sarah Blair was born March 12, 1912, and died in January of 1980. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah J. Blair died January 6, 1980 in Floyd County at the age of 67. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Manford Spradlin (age 73), son of the late Ruben and Nan Lewis Spradlin and a resident of West Van Lear, was born May 9, 1896 in Johnson County, was pronounced dead on arrival at a Huntington, West Virginia on May 12, 1969 after being in ill health for quite a while, and was buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Denver. He was survived by 2 sons, William R. Spradlin (of West Van Lear) and Frank James Spradlin (West Van Lear); 2 daughters, Mrs. Green Mabry (Detroit, Michigan) and Mrs. Virgil Goble (West Van Lear); 3 brothers, George Spradlin (Ohio), Frank Spradlin (Ashland), and Elzie Spradlin (Thealka); 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.(Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Manford Spradlin was born May 9, 1892, and died in May of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Manford Spradlin, son of Ruben Spradlin and Nan Lewis, was born about 1896, and died May 12, 1969 in Wayne County.

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Mant Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 43, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 18), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alifare (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Daniel Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a trucker in the mining industry, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 23), Arnold W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Harold E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Dorothy Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Sarah Jane Spradlin (sister, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, age 28), Alice Spradlin (niece, born in Kentucky, age 10), William P. Spradlin (nephew, born in Kentucky, age 8), Frank J. Spradlin (nephew, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Allitis Spradlin (niece, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The children of MANFORD SPRADLIN and MOLLIE SPRADLIN are:

    1. JAMES JESSE SPRADLIN, b. April 16, 1921, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 10, 1945, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: James Spradlin was born blind.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James J. Spradlin was born April 16, 1921 in Johnson County to Mollie Spradlin.
      According to his death certificate, James Spradlin died March 10, 1945 in Barnetts Creek. The cause of death says: "We the jury agree and find that James Spradlin of Barnetts creek met his death of the Tenth day of March by being accidently struck by a fence post." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Barnetts Creek, his age as 24, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Manford Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Mollie Spradlin (b. Johnson County), the informant as Tom Spradlin of Barnetts Creek, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.
    2. ALIFAIR SPRADLIN, b. October 29, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1977, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, m. GREEN HILLYER MABRY.

    The children of SARAH ARMS and MANFORD SPRADLIN are:

    1. ALICE C. SPRADLIN, b. April 20, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 14, 2008, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIL GOBLE.
    2. WILLIAM RUBEN SPRADLIN, b. August 25, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 2008, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) RUIE ELLEN BURCHETT, m. (2) ELEANOR ADAMS.
    3. FRANK JAMES SPRADLIN, b. June 3, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 14, 2000, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BARBARA TOWNSEND.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank J. Spradlin was born June 3, 1933 in Johnson County to Sarah Arms.
      According to his obituary, Frank J. Spradlin (age 66), son of the late Manford and Sarah Arms Spradlin, was born June 3, 1933 in Johnson County, died February 14, 2000 in V.A. Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Barbara Townsend; 1 step-son, Anthony J. Martin (of Washington State); 2 step-daughters, Teresa Ann Estep (Flat Gap) and Patricia Carol Williams (Sitka); 1 brother, Ruben Spradlin (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Alice Goble (Paintsville); and 3 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







ALIFAIR SPRADLIN, daughter of MOLLIE SPRADLIN and MANFORD SPRADLIN, was born October 29, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died January 8, 1977 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She married GREEN HILLYER MABRY. He was born April 6, 1900 in Georgia, and died August 29, 1973 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alafair Spradlin was born October 29, 1923 in Johnson County to Mollie Spradlin.

When Green Hillyer Mabry's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, he stated that he was a truck driver in Macon, that his closest relative was Carrie Louis Mabry [hard to read], that he was black, and that he was born April 6, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had dark-colored eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Alfair Mabry was born October 19, 1924, and died January 8, 1977 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Green Mabry was born April 4, 1900, and died in August of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Green H. Mabry was born April 6, 1900, and died August 29, 1973 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

(This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







ALICE C. SPRADLIN, daughter of SARAH JANE ARMS and MANFORD SPRADLIN, was born April 20, 1929 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 14, 2008 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married VIRGIL GOBLE, son of THOMAS GOBLE and GYPSY BLEVINS. He was born April 10, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 19, 1980 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alice C. Spradlin was born April 20, 1929 in Johnson County to Sarah Arme.

According to U.S. Army enlistment records, Virgil Goble (b. 1918, resident of Johnson County, Kentucky) enlisted on October 16, 1940 at Fort Thomas Newport. He was 5 feet 7 inches tall, he weighed 126 pounds, and he was single with no dependents.

According to her obituary, Allie C. Spradlin Goble (age 78), daughter of the late Manford and Sarah Jane Arms Spradlin and a resident of Paintsville, was born April 20, 1929 in Johnson County, died January 14, 2008 at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Goble, in 1980. She was survived by 3 sons, Virgil Goble Jr. (of River, Kentucky), Ricky Goble (Sitka), and Amos Goble (Snellville, Georgia); 1 brother, William Ruben Spradlin (Hager Hill); several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Allie S. Goble was born April 20, 1929, and died January 14, 2008. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Virgil Goble (age 61), son of Tom and Gypsy Blevins Goble, a retired mechanic and resident of West Van Lear, was born April 10, 1918 in Johnson County, died March 19, 1980 in V.A. Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Alice Spradlin Goble; 4 sons, Virgil Goble Jr. (of West Van Lear), Sheldon Goble (West Van Lear), Ricky Goble (Thelma), and Amos Goble (Sitka); 1 daughter, Teresa Beverly (East Point); 1 brother, William Goble (West Van Lear); 5 sisters, Marie Goble Hall (Van Lear), Goldie Goble Webb (Van Lear), Elva Goble Blevins (West Van Lear), Junie Goble Salyer (Columbus, Ohio), and Bertha Goble Music (Springfield, Ohio); and 9 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Virgil Goble was born April 10, 1918, and died in March of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virgil Goble died March 19, 1980 in West Virginia at the age of 61. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 35 (East Point) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Thomas Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Gypsy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months [hard to read]), and "X X X" (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-6 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Tom Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Gypsy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 33), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Elva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 58-7 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Thomas Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Gypsy (wife, born in Kentucky, 1st grade education, age 41), Virgil (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 21), Elva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of ALLIE SPRADLIN and VIRGIL GOBLE are:

    1. VIRGIL GOBLE JR., b. September 2, 1946, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 25, 2009, River, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LINDA CONLEY.
    2. SHELDON LEE GOBLE.
    3. RICKY A. GOBLE.
    4. AMOS GOBLE.
    5. TRESSIE GOBLE, b. May 9, 1948, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 16, 1990, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, FRED BEVERLY.

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







TRESSIE GOBLE, daughter of ALICE C. SPRADLIN and VIRGIL GOBLE, was born May 9, 1948 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 16, 1990 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Beverly Family Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married FRED BEVERLY.

Notes: According to her obituary, Tressie Goble Beverly (age 42), daughter of Virgil Goble and Allie C. Spradlin, was born May 9, 1948 in Johnson County, died October 16, 1990 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Beverly Family Cemetery in Hager Hill. She was survived by her mother; her husband, Fred Beverly; 2 sons, Clint Wayne Beverly (of Paintsville) and Eric Eugene Beverly (West Van Lear); 1 daughter, Misty Jo Beverly (West Van Lear); 4 brothers, Virgil Goble Jr. (Thelma), Ricky A. Goble (Sitka), Sheldon Lee Goble (West Van Lear), and Amos Goble (Miami, Florida); and 1 grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Tressie Beverly died October 16, 1990 in West Van Lear at the age of 42. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Floyd County and was living in Johnson County at the time.

    The children of TRESSIE GOBLE and FRED BEVERLY are:

    1. CLINT WAYNE BEVERLY.
    2. ERIC EUGENE BEVERLY.
    3. MISTY JO BEVERLY.







WILLIAM RUBEN SPRADLIN, son of SARAH JANE ARMS and MANFORD SPRADLIN, was born August 25, 1931 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 5, 2008 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) RUIE ELLEN BURCHETT, daughter of GROVER BURCHETT and IDA ROWLAND. She was born May 22, 1928 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died June 7, 2002 in River, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (2) ELEANOR ADAMS, daughter of WILLIAM ADAMS and MADALIN RAKE. She was born April 17, 1943 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, died September 24, 2009 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. Ruie Burchett married (2) IVAN D. DAVIS.

Notes: There is a person in this family who's relationship is unclear. In William Ruben Spradlin's obituary, Della Jean Rapp is listed as his surviving sister. In his 2nd wife's obituary, Della Rapp is listed as a step-daughter.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William R. Spradlin was born August 25, 1931 in Johnson County to Sara Arms.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruie E. Burchett was born May 22, 1928 in Morgan County to Ida Rowland.

According to his obituary, William "Ruben" Spradlin (age 76), son of the late Manford and Sarah Jane Blair Spradlin and a resident of Leander and a railroad foreman, was born August 25, 1931 in Johnson County, died July 5, 2008 in St. Joseph East in Lexington, and was buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Leander. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Larry Jay Spradlin; 1 brother, Frank Spradlin; and 2 sisters, Ali and Alifare. He was survived by 6 sons, William Spradlin (of Louisa), Donald Spradlin (Louisa), Frank Spradlin (Louisa), Michael Spradlin (Louisa), Ronald Spradlin (Thealka), Clarence Ray Mosley (West Virginia), and Robert Burchett (Flat Gap); 2 daughters, Connie Conley (Louisa) and Teresa Diamond (Louisa); 2 step-daughters, Beth Spencer (Leander) and Christy Whittaker (Arkansas); 1 sister, Della Jean Rapp (Ohio); several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Ruie Burchett Spradlin Davis (age 74), daughter of the late Grover and Ida Rowland Burchett, was born May 22, 1928 in Morgan County, died June 7, 2002 at home in River, and was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Davis. She was survived by 7 sons, William Spradlin (of West Van Lear), Donald Spradlin (River), Frank Spradlin (Louisa), Robert Burchett (Red Bush), Ronald Spradlin (Thealka), Larry Spradlin (Ezel), and Michael Spradlin (Louisa); 2 daughters, Connie Conley (Louisa) and Teresa Childers (Ulysses); 12 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Eleanor Adams Spradlin (age 66), daughter of the late William Adams and Madalin Rake Adams, was a resident of Leander at the time of her death. She was born April 17, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, died September 24, 2009 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Spradlin Family Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Spradlin; 2 daughters, Beth Spencer (of Leander) and Christy Whittaker (Calico Rock, Arkansas); 7 step-sons, Mike Spradlin (Louisa), Donald Spradlin (Louisa), Frank Spradlin (Louisa), William Spradlin (Louisa), Robert Spradlin (Flat Gap), Ron Spradlin (Thealka), and Clarence Mosley (West Virginia); 3 step-daughters, Connie Conley (Louisa), Teresa Diamond (Louisa), and Della Rapp (Ohio); 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 8 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On pages 36 & 37 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Grover Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 24), Buford (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Linzy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), Rouuie [looks like Ronnie] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Margarett Burchett (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 86).

    The children of RUBEN SPRADLIN and RUIE BURCHETT are:

    1. LARRY JAY SPRADLIN, b. December 23, 1950, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 3, 2005, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Larry Jay Spradlin (age 54), son of Reuben Spradlin and the late "Rvie" Burchett Davis, was a resident of Louisa, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born December 23, 1950 in Morgan County, died October 3, 2005 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett. He was survived by 6 brothers, William Spradlin (West Van Lear), Donald Spradlin (Louisa), Frank Spradlin (Louuisa), Michael Spradlin (Louuisa), Ronald Spradlin (Thealka), and Robert Burchett (Flat Gap); 2 sisters, Connie Conley (Louisa) and Teresa Childers (Louisa), and 1 half-brother, Clarence Ray Spradlin (West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. CONNIE LOUISE SPRADLIN, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CONLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Connie Louise Spradlin was born in Morgan County to Ruie E. Burchett.
    3. DONALD SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald L. Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Ruie Burchett.
    4. RONALD D. SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ronald D. Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Ruie Burchett.
    5. WILLIAM RUBEN SPRADLIN JR., b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William Rubin Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Ruie E. Burchett.
    6. TERESA ANN SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) CHILDERS, m. (2) (unknown first name) DIAMOND.
      Notes: Teresa Spradlin's name is listed as Teresa Diamon in the obituaries of her father in 2008, and her step-mother in 2009. It was listed as Teresa Childers in the obituary of her mother in 2002.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Teresa Ann Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Ruie E. Burchett.
    7. FRANK JAMES SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank James Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Ruie E. Burchett.

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







MARTHA A. SPRADLIN, daughter of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE, was born February 18, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 20, 1990 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married FARMER RATLIFF, son of DOLLY M. TRIMBLE and JOHN ELLIOTT RATLIFF. He was born April 18, 1903 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 23, 1963 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Farmer Ratliff was born April 18, 1903 in Johnson County to Jno. E. Ratliff (b. Johnson County) and Dollie Trimble (b. Kentucky).

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Martha A. Ratliff died December 20, 1990 in Floyd County at the age of 81. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Van Lear, Johnson County, but was living in Floyd County at the time.

According to his obituary, Farmer Ratliff (age 61), son of John E. and Dollie Trimble Ratliff and a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek and a farmer and miner, was born April 18, 1902 in Barnetts Creek, died May 23, 1963 from a stroke, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Martha Spradlin Ratliff; 6 sons, John Ratliff (of Johnstown, Ohio), Marion Ratliff (Vandalia, Ohio), Jack Ratliff (Cherokee, Oklahoma), Henry Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio), William Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio), and Donald Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Anna Reed (Franklin, Ohio), Mrs. Peggy Blair (Barnetts Creek), and Mrs. Mary Ramey (Sunbury, Ohio); 2 brothers, Freddie Ratliff (Staffordsville), Gordon Ratliff (Jackson, Michigan); 3 sisters, Mrs. Glada Fraley (King Addition), Mrs. Sadie Melvin (Columbus, Ohio), and Mrs. Clara Preston (Barnetts Creek); and 24 grandchildren.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Farmer Ratliff died May 23, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 61.

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Farmer Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #103, 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 Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Marvin E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of MARTHA SPRADLIN and FARMER RATLIFF are:

    1. BABY RATLIFF, b. April 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to its death certificate, there was an unnamed child who was born and died in Johnson County in April of 1924 after living for 21 days. The cause of death is listed as pertussis. No sex was listed, the father was Farmer Ratliff (b. Johnson County), the mother's maiden name was Spradlin (b. Johnson County), and the burial place was in Barnetts Creek.
    2. JOHN T. RATLIFF, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    3. MARLION E. RATLIFF, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marlion Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Martha Spradlin.
    4. JACK RATLIFF, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack Ratliff was born in Floyd County to Martha Spradlin.
    5. BURMAN HENRY RATLIFF, b. August 18, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 22, 1964, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. MENDA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burman H. Ratliff was born August 18, 1933 in Johnson County to Martha Spradlin.
      According to his obituary, Henry Ratliff (age 31), son of Martha Spradlin Ratliff and the late Pharmer Ratliff and a resident of Columbus, Ohio, was born August 18, 1933, died August 22, 1964 when a guyline he was moving from a power pole made contact with a 7600 volt high tension wire at the home of his mother in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Park in Columbus, Ohio. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Menda Ratliff; 1 step-son, Jimmy Doycheff (of Columbus, Ohio); 1 step-daughter, Janett Doycheff (Columbus, Ohio); 5 brothers, Charles Donald Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio), William P. Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio), John T. Ratliff (Johnstown, Ohio), Marlion Ratliff (Medella, Ohio), and Jack Ratliff (Enid, Oklahoma); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Anna Jo Reed (Franklin, Ohio), Mrs. Peggy Blair (Barnetts Creek), and Mrs Maybelene Ramey (Delaware, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. WILLIAM P. RATLIFF.
    7. CHARLES DONALD RATLIFF, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles D. Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Martha Spradlin.
    8. ANNA JO RATLIFF, m. (unknown first name) REED.
    9. PEGGY JEAN RATLIFF, b. Johnson County, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Peggy Jean Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Martha A. Spradlin.
    10. MARY MAYBELENE RATLIFF, m. (unknown first name) RAMEY.

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







CHARLES JESSE SPRADLIN, son of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE, was born September 6, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 27, 1993 in Spring Arbor, Jackson County, Michigan. He married (1) ELIZABETH CAVINS, daughter of BENJAMIN CAVINS and NANCY GRAVES, April 3, 1937. He married (2) FANNIE M. SPRADLIN. They were divorced. He married (3) PEARL M. PELPHREY, daughter of MARY F. PELPHREY and OBEDIAH PELPHREY, February 15, 1946. She was born January 20, 1922 in Kentucky, and died February 28, 1980 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles J. Spradlin was born September 6, 1911 in Johnson County to Alice Coal.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pearl Pelphney was born January 20, 1922 in Johnson County to Mary Pelphrey.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charlie J. Spradlin was born September 6, 1911, and died April 27, 1993. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Spring Arbor, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Charles Jesse Spradlin was born September 6, 1911, and died April 27, 1993 in Spring Arbor, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Pearl Spradlin was born January 20, 1922, and died February 28, 1980 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. She was living in Homer, Calhoun County at the time of her death.

    The children of CHARLES SPRADLIN and PEARL PELPHREY are:

    1. BETTY L. SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    2. SHARLENE SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    3. ROBERTA SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    4. MARTHA A. SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    5. JESSIE SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    6. PHYLLIS J. SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







CASSIE SPRADLIN, daughter of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE, was born March 17, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 7, 1993 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She married HARGUS MAY, son of DAVID BALLARD MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN. He was born April 6, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died September 21, 1999 in Michigan.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cassie Spradlin was born March 17, 1917 in Johnson County to Alice Cole.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl May was born April 6, 1915 in Johnson County to Minnie Spradlin.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cassie May was born March 17, 1917, and died March 7, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Cassie May was born March 17, 1917, and died March 7, 1993 in Jackson, Jackson County.

    The children of CASSIE SPRADLIN and HARGUS MAY are:

    1. FANNY JEWEL MAY, b. June 2, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 10, 2000, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, m. (unknown first name) SHEPHARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fanny J. May was born June 2, 1933 in Johnson County to Cassie Spradlin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Fanny J. Shephard was born June 2, 1933, and died March 10, 2000. She received her Social Security card in 1952-53 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
    2. MINNIE ALICE MAY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minnie A. May was born in Johnson County to Cassie Spradlin.
    3. HARGUS J. MAY, b. August 22, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 18, 1989, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minnie A. May was born August 22, 1938 in Johnson County to Cassie Spradlin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hargus May was born August 22, 1938, and died August 18, 1989. He received his Social Security card in 1954-55 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Munith, Jackson County, Michigan.
      According to Michigan death record transcripts, Hargus May Jr. was born August 22, 1938, and died August 18, 1989 in Jackson, Jackson County. He was living in Henrietta, Jackson County, at the time of his death.
    4. ARNOLD D. MAY, b. May 7, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 19, 2005, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arnold D. May was born May 7, 1940 in Johnson County to Cassie Spradlin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Arnold D. May was born May 7, 1940, and died June 19, 2005. He received his Social Security card in 1954-55 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.
    5. DOROTHY MAY, b. Kentucky.
    6. MARCIA MAY, b. Kentucky.
    7. PAUL B. MAY, b. Michigan.

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







CARMONE L. REYNOLDS, daughter of LESLIE HARVEY REYNOLDS and ELSIE MAY JONES, was born about 1925 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) VERNAL SPRADLIN, son of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE. He was born April 13, 1919 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 26, 1987 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She married (2) AZIL BRADLEY, son of ED BRADLEY and ALMA STEPHENS, June 2, 1990 in Jackson, Jackson County, Missouri. He was born February 16, 1925 in Kentucky, and died June 6, 1991 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (3) JAMES FRANKLIN JR.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vernal Spradlin was born April 13, 1919 in Johnson County to Alice Cale.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carmone J. Reynolds was born in Johnson County to Elsie Jones.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ayil Bradley was born February 16, 1925 in Floyd County to Alena Stephens.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vernal Spradlin was born April 13, 1919, and died in August of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Vernal Spradlin was born April 13, 1919, and died August 26, 1987 in Jackson, Jackson County. He was living in Henrietta, Jackson County, at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Azil Bradley was born February 16, 1925, and died June 6, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Azil Bradley died June 6, 1991 in Sitka, Johnson County, at the age of 66. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Floyd County, but was living in Johnson Count at the time.

According to his obituary, James Franklin Jr. (age 80), son of the late James William and Ellen Sammons Franklin and a retired coal miner, was born November 11, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 25, 1999 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Floyd County, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ola Salyers Franklin, in June of 1989; and 1 son, Stanley Franklin. He was survived by is wife, Carmone Franklin; 1 son, Lee Franklin (of Nippa); 4 step-daughters, Almeda Zimmerman (Oil Springs), Nancy Spradlin (Rives Junction, Michigan), Helen Spradlin (Jackson, Michigan), and Alice Kennell (Munith, Michigan); 1 brother, Edgar Franklin (Paintsville); 1 sister, Nora Franklin (Salyersville); 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren; and 25 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 36-25 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Ed Bradley is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a teamster working in the oil and gas industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 25), Birdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Azel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), John Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

    The children of CARMONE REYNOLDS and VERNAL SPRADLIN are:

    1. ALMEDA H. SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ZIMMERMAN.
    2. NANCY C. SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    3. HELEN SPRADLIN, b. Kentucky.
    4. ALICE SPRADLIN, b. Michigan, m. (unknown first name) KENNELL.
    5. LYNN JEWEL SPRADLIN, b. February 28, 1928, d. February 28, 1948, Michigan.
    6. EDDIE EUGENE SPRADLIN, b. March 7, 1949, d. November 1, 1968, Kontum Province, South Vietnam.
      Notes: Eddie Spradlin was a Specialist Four in the U.S. Army and died in the Vietnam War. His official cause of death is listed as a non-hostile ground casualty - he died of illness or injury. He is found on Panel 39W Line 005 on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

      Here is a photo taken at the Traveling Vietnam Wall in Carson City, Nevada, on October 25, 2012:

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







EDWARD CYRUS TRIMBLE, son of GILLA TRIMBLE and (unknown), was born February 5, 1919 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 12, 1995 in Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas. He married STELLA MAE SPRADLIN, daughter of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE. She was born August 14, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died September 21, 1993 in Henrietta, Jackson County, Michigan. Stella Mae Spradlin married (2) (unknown first name) WILLIAMS in California. She married (3) LEWIS G. ADAMS, son of FREDERICK ADAMS and MARGARET "MAGGIE MAY" WATERMAN, December 31, 1946 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. He was born March 14, 1918 in Michigan, and died November 6, 1994 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

Notes: Both Stella Spradlin's 2nd husband and her son from that marriage were killed in an auto accident in California around 1945.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cyrus E. Trimble was born February 5, 1919 in Johnson County to Gillie Trimble.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Stella Spradlin was born August 14, 1921 in Johnson County to Alice Cole.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edward Trimble was born February 5, 1919, and died April 12, 1995. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas.

According to Texas death record transcripts, Edward Trimble died April 12, 1995 in Gonzales County.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Stella Mae Adams was born August 14, 1921, and died September 21, 1993 in Henrietta, Jackson County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lewis Adams was born March 14, 1918, and died November 6, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Lewis G. Adams was born March 14, 1918, and died November 6, 1994 in Jackson, Jackson County. He was living in Henrietta, Jackson County, at the time of his death.

    The child of STELLA SPRADLIN and (unknown first name) WILLIAMS is:

    1. EUGENE WILLIAMS.

    The children of STELLA SPRADLIN and LEWIS ADAMS are:

    1. CARL ADAMS .
    2. CHARLES C. ADAMS .
    3. EILEEN K. ADAMS, m. (unknown first name) BRATTON .
    4. JIMMY DEAN ADAMS .

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







THEODORE R. MAY, son of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born April 9, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 27, 1982 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio. He married VIRGINIA G. "VIRGIE" MCCLURG, daughter of (unknown first name) MCCLURG and (unknown first name) HORNER. She was born August 26, 1907 in Kentucky, and died June 25, 1996 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Notes: Information on Theodore May can be found on page 499 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Theodore May (age 76), son of David Ballard and Minnie E. May, was a retired drill press operator with North American Air Craft Corporation, and was a resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born April 9, 1905 in Johnson County, died February 27, 1982 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. He was survived by his wife, Virginia McClurg May; 2 sons, Edmond May (of Wheelersburg) and Ralph May (Dayton, Ohio); 4 daughters, Betty Kaltenbach (Wheelersburg), Jean Powell (Wheelersburg), Joyce Barnes (Columbus, Ohio), and Sharon Phillips (Columbus, Ohio); 5 brothers, Hammie May (Leander), German May (Warsaw, Indiana), Hargus May (Jackson, Michigan), Patrick May (Louisa), and Arnold L. May (Paintsville); 5 sisters, Virgie O'Bryan (Huntington, West Virginia), Dora Blair (Portage, Michigan), Alka Nickell (Marion, Ohio), Omega Hood (Charlotte, North Carolina), and Ruby O'Keefe (Indianapolis, Indiana); 13 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Theodor [sic] R. May was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died February 27, 1982 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 76. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Virgie G. May was born August 26, 1907, and died June 25, 1996. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Virgie G. McClurg May was born August 26, 1907 in Kentucky, and died June 25, 1996 in a long-term care facility in Columbus, Franklin County, age the age of 88. Her father's surname is listed as McClurg, her mother's maiden name as Horner, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 29 of the 1910 census for District 157 (Pine Grove) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), Marion Mclurg (Marion McClurg) is listed as the head of the household for house #258, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Miney (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 14 children and 7 are still living, age 59), John (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 39), Eva Kelly (daughter, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 31), General (son, single, clay miner, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 29), Lewie (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 27), Myrtle Mclurg (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Virgie Mclurg (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Arvile Parker (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 232 (Pine Grove) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated February 6, 1920), Miney R. McClurge is listed as the head of the household for family #207, she's widowed, not working, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and she's 69 years old. Also listed are John W. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 50), Genearl [sic] F. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Myrtle E. McClurg (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Virgie McClurg (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of THEODORE MAY and VIRGIE MCCLURG are:

    1. EDMOND MAY.
    2. RALPH MAY.
    3. BETTY MAY, m. (unknown first name) KALTENBACH.
    4. JEAN MAY, m. (unknown first name) POWELL.
    5. JOYCE MAY, m. (unknown first name) BARNES.
    6. SHARON MAY, m. (unknown first name) PHILLIPS.







MCCONNELL MAY, son of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born April 26, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 18, 1972 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in May Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY SUE "SUE" PRESTON, daughter of ALBERT BRUCE "BRUCE" PRESTON and ALKA CASTLE. She was born December 29, 1928 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 6, 1933 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, McConnell May was born April 26, 1913 in Johnson County to Minnie Spradlin.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary S. Preston was born December 29, 1928 in Johnson County to Alka Castle.

According to his obituary, McConnell May (age 59), son of the late Ballard and Minnie Spradlin May, died August 18, 1972 at home in Leander following a sudden illness, and was buried in the May Cemetery in Leander. He was survived by his wife, Mary Sue Preston; 2 sons, John Walter May (at home) and Paul David May (at home); 4 daughters, Connie Jo May (at home), Linda Stylers (Columbus, Ohio), Alka Salyers (Plain City, Ohio), and Janet Ward (Denver, Kentucky); 6 brothers, Patrick May (Louisa), Arnold May (Paintsville), T. H. May (Leander), Hargus May (Jackson, Michigan), Ted May (Wheelersburg, Ohio), and German May (Oil Springs); and 7 sisters, Virgie O'Bryan (Paintsville), Dora Blair (Winn), Alka Nichols (Marion, Ohio), Myrtie Blair (Leander), Malta Blair (Denver, Kentucky), Ruby O'Keefe (Indianapolis, Indiana), and Omega Curmitt (Charlotte, North Carolina). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Mary Preston May (age 64), daughter of the late Albert and Alka Castle Preston, was born December 29, 1928 in Johnson County, died April 6, 1993 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in the family cemetery in Leander. She was preceded in death by her husband, McConnell May, in 1972. She was survived by 2 sons, Paul May (of Paintsville) and John May (Louisa, Kentucky); 4 daughters, Janet Ward (Denver, Kentucky), Alka Salyer (Oil Springs), Connie May (Martin, Kentucky), and Linda Styers (Columbus, Ohio); 3 brothers, Walter Preston (Nippa, Kentucky), Donald Lemaster (Bellview, Ohio), and Martin Lemaster (Ft. Gay, West Virginia); and 5 sisters, Faye May (Louisa, Kentucky), Ruth Perry (Louisa), Ruby Castle (West Jefferson, Ohio), Joe Smith (Fremont, Ohio), and Hazel Tackett (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of MCCONNELL MAY and SUE PRESTON are:

    1. JOHN WALTER MAY.
    2. PAUL DAVID MAY.
    3. CONNIE JO MAY.
    4. LINDA MAY, m. (unknown first name) STYLERS.
    5. ALKA MAY, m. (unknown first name) SALYERS.
    6. JANET MAY, m. (unknown first name) WARD.







HARRY D. TRIMBLE, son of HARRY B. TRIMBLE and BESSIE ADAMS, was born January 7, 1928 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 26, 1997 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BETTY LEE (unknown last name).

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harry D. Trimble was born January 7, 1928 in Johnson County to Bessie Adams.

According to his obituary, Harry Trimble (age 69), son of the late Harry B. and Bessie Adams Trimble, was a serviceman with Kentucky Power Company and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born January 7, 1928, died January 26, 1997 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Betty Lee Trimble; 1 daughter, Sherry Trimble McCarty (of Wittensville); 2 step-sons, Michael Blair (Paintsville) and Ronald Blair (Atlanta, Georgia); 1 step-daughter, Norma Lee Rowland (Greenup); 2 sisters, Mary Ruth Griffith (Pikeville) and Mabel Smith (Paducah); and 4 grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harry D. Trimble was born January 7, 1928, and died January 26, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Harry D. Trimble died January 26, 1997 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, at the age of 69. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Floyd County but was living in Johnson County at the time.

    The children of HARRY TRIMBLE and BETTY LEE (unknown last name) are:

    1. SHERRY TRIMBLE, m. (unknown first name) MCCARTY.







WALTER PAUL "PAUL" HAMILTON, son of CLAUDE EARNEST HAMILTON and RUBY BLAIR, was born February 2, 1927 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 8, 1983 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married NOVA DEAN RIDENOUR.

Notes: According to his obituary, Paul Hamilton (age 56), son of Claude and Ruby Blair Hamilton, was a disabled miner. He was born February 2, 1927 in Johnson County, died October 8, 1983 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington after an extended illness, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Thealka. He was survived by his wife, Nova Dean Ridenour Hamilton (of Thealka); 1 son, Terry Hamilton (Wabash, Indiana); 2 daughters, Debbie Brackett (Wabash, Indiana) and Dona Hamilton (Thealka); 1 step-daughter, Brenda Leese (Wabash, Indiana); 2 brothers, Robert Hamilton (Thealka) and Frank Hamilton (Thealka); 6 sisters, Helen Welch (River), Anna Blanton (Stockdale, Ohio), Dora Daniels (Tutor Key), Claudette Conley (Stockdale), Margaret McFadden (Paintsville), and Sarah Slone (Thealka); 4 grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Paul Hamilton was born February 1, 1927, and died in October of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Paul Hamilton died October 8, 1983 in Fayette County at the age of 56. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

    The children of PAUL HAMILTON and NOVA RIDENOUR are:

    1. TERRY HAMILTON.
    2. DEBBIE HAMILTON, m. (unknown first name) BRACKETT.
    3. DONA HAMILTON.







ALMA DOTSON, daughter of LEMA BALDRIDGE and THOMAS M. DOTSON, was born about 1911 in Kentucky. She married (1) MARVIN CONLEY, son of DENNIS "DEN" CONLEY and BESSIE RICE. He was born May 8, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 1, 1982 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (2) (unknown first name) SNIPES. Marvin Conley married (2) CLAUDETTE HAMILTON, daughter of CLAUDE EARNEST HAMILTON and RUBY BLAIR. She was born July 15, 1936 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 7, 2008 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Stockdale Cemetery in Stockdale, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 325 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Conley was born May 8, 1912 in Johnson County to Bessie Rice.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Claudetta Hamilton was born July 15, 1936 in Johnson County to Ruba Blair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marvin Conley was born May 8, 1912, and died in March of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Marvin Conley died March 1, 1982 in Boyd County at the age of 69. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Claudette Hamilton Conley (age 71) of Stockdale, Ohio, daughter of the late Claude and Ruby Blair Hamilton, was born July 15, 1936 in Paintsville, died February 7, 2008 in SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, and is buried in the Stockdale Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Conley; and 3 brothers, Paul Hamilton, Hollie Hamilton, and Frank Hamilton. She was survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Delores "Dee" Knore and Kent of Minford, Ohio; 1 grandson, Kaleb Knore (Minford); 2 granddaughters, Valerie Maynard (of Kaneohe, Hawaii) and Brookley Maynard (Everett, Washington); 1 brother, Robert Hamilton (Paintsville); 5 sisters, Helen Welch (Paintsville), Anna Blanton (Stockdale), Dora Daniel (Paintsville), Margaret Stroud (St. Albans, West Virginia), and Sarah Kay Slone (Paintsville); and 1 step-granddaughter, Amanda Knore-Goheen (Hill Air Force Base, Utah). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 36 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Dennis Jr. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 52), Marvin (son, married, carpenter, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 28), Alma (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), and Billy (son [grandson], born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The child of ALMA DOTSON and MARVIN CONLEY is:

    1. BILLY CONLEY (deceased).

    The child of MARVIN CONLEY and CLAUDETTE HAMILTON is:

    1. DELORES "DEE" CONLEY, m. (1) (unknown first name) MAYNARD, m. (2) (unknown first name) KNORE.







DELORES "DEE" CONLEY, daughter of MARVIN CONLEY and CLAUDETTE HAMILTON, married (1) (unknown first name) MAYNARD. She married (2) (unknown first name) KNORE.

    The children of DELORES CONLEY and (unknown first name) MAYNARD are:

    1. VALERIE MAYNARD.
    2. BROOKLEY MAYNARD.

    The child of DELORES CONLEY and (unknown first name) KNORE is:

    1. KALEB KNORE.







ALEX DOTSON, son of LEMA BALDRIDGE and THOMAS M. DOTSON, was born October 14, 1906 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died September 4, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana. He married SYLVIA CONLEY, daughter of DENNIS "DEN" CONLEY and BESSIE RICE. She was born June 19, 1909 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 1, 2003 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 324 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Alex Dotson (age 75), son of Tom and Lema Baldridge Dotson and a retired miner, was born October 14, 1906 in Floyd County, died September 4, 1982 in Park View Hospital in Fort Wayne Indiana, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Indiana. He was survived by 1 son, Charles Dotson (of Mousie); 1 daughter, Lois Daniel (Hager Hill); 5 sisters, Louisa Porter (Auxier), Lemma Mae Snipps (Ohio), Celia Wheeler (Ohio), Birdie Harmon (Indiana), and Alma Snipps (Indiana); 12 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alex Dotson was born October 14, 1906, and died in September of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana.

According to her obituary, Sylvia Conley Dotson (age 93), daughter of the late Den in Bessie Rice Conley and a retired postmaster and resident of Hager Hill, was born June 19, 1909 in Johnson County, died March 1, 2003 in Mt. Manor Nursing Facility, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Dotson. She was survived by 1 daughter, Lois Daniel (of Hager Hill); 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sylvia Dotson was born June 19, 1909, and died March 1, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    The children of ALEX DOTSON and SYLVIA CONLEY are:

    1. CHARLES T. DOTSON, b. August 17, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 21, 1999, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY LOUISE JOHNSON, m. (2) (unknown).
    2. LOIS E. DOTSON, m. JOSHUA DANIEL.







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