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 Web site.)

The children of WALTER BLAIR and (unknown) are:
1. GEORGE BLAIR.
2. ROBERT BLAIR.

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 Web site.)

The child of JASPER BLAIR and BEULAH (unknown last name) is:
1. LINDA LOU BLAIR.

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 Web site.)

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.

Notes: 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 Web site.)

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 Web site.)

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.

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 Web site.)

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, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), a daughter [hard to read but the transcript says Ana E., b. 1901, Kentucky], a son [hard to read but the transcript says Jessie, b. 1903, Kentucky - could be Thomas], a daughter [hard to read but the transcript says Iverna, b. 1904, Kentucky], Sherman [hard to read] (b. Kentucky), and Martha (daughter, b. 1909, Kentucky).

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 M. 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 "BUCK" or "BUSTER" TRIMBLE, m. (2) (unknown first name) WILLIAMS, m. (3) LEWIS G. ADAMS.

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

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 Web site.)

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 E. Ratliff is found living with his farming partners family. 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, 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, living off own income [retired], widowed, 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, 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:
2. 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.
3. FREDDIE RATLIFF, b. 1909, Kentucky.
4. 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.
5. GLADY RATLIFF, b. 1914, Kentucky, m. DELMAR FRALEY.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 499), Minnie Spradlin was born about 1880 and died about 1961. She married David Ballard May, son of Cynthia Emaly Fairchild May on October 12, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

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 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 Web site.)

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).

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).

The children of MINNIE SPRADLIN and BALLARD MAY are:
1. VIRGIE E. MAY, b. September 1898, Kentucky, m. MILLARD O'BRYAN.
2. MYRTLE J. MAY, b. November 1899, m. ELLIOTT BLAIR, son of AMOS B. BLAIR and PAULINA LITTERAL.
3. DORA E. MAY, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
4. THOMAS HAMMIE MAY, b. 1904, Kentucky, m. RHUA 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 MCCLURG.
6. GERMAN W. MAY, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. (1) EDNA MAY, m. (2) DORA RATLIFF.
7. MALTA MAY, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. CYRUS BLAIR.
8. ALKA MAY, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) NICKOLS.
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 was 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 PRESTON.
11. HARGUS MAY, b. April 6, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 1999, Michigan, m. CASSIE SPRADLIN.
12. ALPHA OMEGA MAY, b. October 13, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CURMITT.
    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 that 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. 1924, Kentucky, m. FANNIE BLAIR.
16. RUBY MAY, 1927, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) O'KEEFE.

Notes: 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 has been reported as Harrison B. Trimble.

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 and a resident of Dayton, Ohio for the prior 14 years, was born January 11, 1999 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 24, 1965 in a local hospital, and was buried in the 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 Web site.)

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 and a former resident of Paintsville, 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 Web site.)

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), Gilla and her 2 sons can be found living in the home of her parents. 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, born in Kentucky, age 27), James (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Gillia (daughter, 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 Trimble (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Edward Trimble (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Beulah Trimble (daughter-in-law, married, 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 Kentuck, ag 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), Gilla and her sons can still be found living with her parents. 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, 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 30 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:
2. EDWARD CYRUS "BUCK" or "BUSTER" TRIMBLE, b. February 5, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 12, 1995, Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas, m. STELLA MAE SPRADLIN.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 351), Harry B. Timble married Besse Adams and they had 4 children: Claude M., Harry D., Mable, and Mary Ruth.

Bessie Adams was reportedly the daughter of Mary J. Spradlin and Elbert Adams.

Harry Trimble's full name was reportedly Harrison B. Trimble.

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.

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, age 9), Mary R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Claud [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Harry D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

The children of HARRY TRIMBLE and BESSIE ADAMS are:
1. MABEL M. TRIMBLE, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (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. CLAUD M. 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).

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 Web site.)

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).

The child of MARY SPRADLIN and ELBERT ADAMS is:
1. BESSIE ADAMS, b. 1901, Kentucky.
   Notes: Bessie Adams reportedly married Harry B. Trimble.

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 Web site.)

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.

Notes: 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 Web site.)

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 Web site.)

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 27 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).

The children of CLAUDE HAMILTON and RUBY BLAIR are:
1. 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. WILETTE HAMILTON, b. 1929, Kentucky.
3. ANNA B. 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 M. 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 Web site.)
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 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. 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.
13. HELEN HAMILTON, m. (unknown first name) WELCH.

Notes: According to his obituary, Dennis Conley (age 83), son of John and Rhoda Peppin Conley, a retired carpenter and lifelong resident of Hager Hill, was born July 17, 1883 in Hager Hill, died January 21, 1967 in the 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 Web site.)

According to her obituary, Bessie Rice (age 89), daughter of Green and Jane Cunningham Rice and a resident of East Point, was born April 6, 1888 i Johnson County, died May 19, 1977 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He 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 Web site.)

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.

The children of DENNIS 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.

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 Web site.)

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 25 & 26 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.

The children of IVAN DAVIS and DOROTHY SMITH are:
1. MARY L. DAVIS, b. 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.

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.

According to Paintsville genealogist and family historian, Joseph Eugene Conley, Lydia M. Blair was born in 1840 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married William Arms, son of Aaron Arms and Elizabeth Shepherd. He was born in November of 1848.

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

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 5 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1870), William Arms is listed as the had of the household, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Lydia M. (born in Kentucky, age 30).

On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), William Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lydia M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Sanford (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Rachel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Aaron (father, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 66), and Elizabeth (mother, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 72).

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 children of LYDIA BLAIR and (unknown) are:
1. HARRISON B. BLAIR, b. June 15, 1859, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1921, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LYDIA A. HITCHCOCK, m. (2) CHARLOTTE "LOTTIE" CLAY.
2. FRANKLIN PIERCE BLAIR, b. March 17, 1863, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 12, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NANCY CATHERINE ADAMS.

The children of LYDIA BLAIR and WILLIAM ARMS are:
3. SANFORD ARMS, b. April 17, 1873, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 7, 1957, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) AMANDA BLAIR, m. (2) MARY S. "MOLLIE" O'BRYANT.
4. RACHEL E. ARMS, b. December 16, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 21, 1956, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE RATLIFF.
5. MARY M. ARMS, b. February 1878, d. before 1906, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ISAAC G. WARD.

The child of ELIZA CONLEY and JOHN CLARK is:
6. ROBERT M. 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:
7. WILLIAM DON ARMS, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. LONA L. SPENCER.
8. DANIEL ARMS, b. September 9, 1906, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 20, 1965, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINNIE ARMS.
9. ELBERT ARMS, b. September 24, 1909, Kentucky, d. March 12, 1993, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA J. ARMS.
10. 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)

Notes: 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 Web site.)

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 Web site.)

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.

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 and formerly of Johnson County), 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.

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.

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 Web site.)

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 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 Web site.)

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.

The children of MOLLIE SPRADLIN and MANFORD 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 MANFORD SPRADLIN and SARAH ARMS are:
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 Web site.)

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

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alafair Spradlin was born 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)

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 dependants.

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 Web site.)

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 sMusic (Springfield, Ohio); and 9 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

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).

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.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Virgil Goble Jr. (age 62), son of the late Allie Spradlin and Virgil Goble Sr., was born September 2, 1946 in Johnson County, died January 25, 2009 at home in River, and was buried in Daniels Family Cemetery in Paintsville. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Tressie Beverly. He was survived by his wife, Linda Conley Goble; 1 son, Mitchell Allen Goble (River; 3 daughters, Sheila Roberts (of Tutor Key), Kimberly Blair (Paintsville), and Jennifer Kestner (Meally, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Amos Goble (Atlanta, Georgie) and Ricky Goble (Sitka, Kentucky); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
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)

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 Web site.)

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.

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 Web site.)

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 Web site.)

According to her obituary, Eleanor Adams Spradlin (age 66), daughter of the late William Adams and Madalin Rake Adams and a resident of Leander, 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 Web site.)

On pages 37 & 38 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 and a resident of Louisa, 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 Web site.)
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)

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 that 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 Web site.)
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)

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)

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)

Notes: James Franklin Jr. was the brother of Everett Franklin.

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 Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Franklin was born November 9, 1918 in Johnson County to Ellen Salmons.

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 Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Franklin was born November 11, 1918, and died January 25, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, James Franklin Jr. died January 25, 1999 in Van Lear at the age of 80. 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.

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 15, 1920), Jim Franklin is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Flossie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Conn (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Abraham Franklin (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, age 80).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 36-25 (Maytown and Midas) 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).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), James Franklin is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Ellen M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 44), Edgar (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Con (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Nora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of VERNAL SPRADLIN and CARMONE REYNOLDS 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 Secialist 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.

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

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, Stella Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Alice Cole.

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

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, 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 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:
2. CARL ADAMS .
3. CHARLES C. ADAMS .
4. EILEEN K. ADAMS .
5. JIMMY DEAN ADAMS .

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

Notes: According to his obituary, Theodore May (age 76), son of David Ballard and Minnie E. May and a resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, 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 retired from North American Air Craft Corporation as a drill press operator and was survived by his wife, Virginia McClurg May; 2 son, 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 Web site.)

The children of THEODORE MAY and VIRGINIA 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.

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

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 Web site.)

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.

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 (Pikesville) 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.

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 Web site.)

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.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 325), Marvin Conley died March 1, 1981. He was first married to Alma Dotson and they had a son, Billy (deceased). His 2nd wife was Claudette Hamilton and they had 2 daughters.

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 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 Web site.)

The child of MARVIN CONLEY and ALMA DOTSON is:
1. BILLY CONLEY (deceased).

The child of MARVIN CONLEY and CLAUDETTE HAMILTON is:
2. DELORES "DEE" CONLEY, m. (1) (unknown first name) MAYNARD, m. (2) KENT KNORE.

The children of DELORES CONLEY and (unknown first name) MAYNARD are:
1. VALERIE MAYNARD.
2. BROOKLEY MAYNARD.

The child of DELORES CONLEY and KENT KNORE is:
3. KALEB KNORE.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 324), Sylvia Conley married Alex Dotson, who was born in Floyd County, Kentucky.

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 Web site.)

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 Web site.)

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 SYLVIA CONLEY and ALEX DOTSON 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.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 324), Charles Dotson was first married to Mary Louise Johnson and they had 4 children. He was then married to a 2nd lady but her name wasn't listed.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles T. Dotson was born August 17, 1933 in Johnson County to Sylvia Conley.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Charles T. Dotson was born about 1932, and married Louise Dotson April 15, 1991. His age is listed as t9, her age as 45 and the marriage license was issued in Campbell County.

According to his obituary, Charles Dotson (age 65), son of Sylvia Conley Dotson and the late Alex Dotson, was born August 17, 1933 in Johnson County, died February 21, 1999 in the V.A. Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his mother; 1 son, Charles Dotson (of Paintsville), 6 daughters, Sharon Ferguson (Staffordsville), Deana Wells (Paintsville), Lisa Murphy (Van Lear), Sheila Dotson (Cartersville, Virginia), and Brenda Dotson (Charlottsville, Virginia) [the 6th daughter - Linda - isn't listed]; 1 sister, Lois Daniel (Hager Hill); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles T. Dotson was born August 17, 1933, and died February 21, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Clearfield, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Charles T. Dotson died February 21, 1999 in Clearfield at the age of 65. He was living in West Virginia at the time of his death. According to another, he died in West Virginia, but was living in Johnson County at the time.

The children of CHARLES DOTSON and MARY JOHNSON are:
1. SHARON ANN DOTSON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HOWARD M. FERGUSON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sharon A. Dotson was born in Johnson County to Mary Johnson.
2. SHEILA LYNN DOTSON.
3. BRENDA D. DOTSON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Brenda D. Datson was born in Johnson County to Mary Johnson.
4. LINDA C. DOTSON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Brenda and Linda Dotson are twins.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda C. Datson was born in Johnson County to Mary Johnson.

The children of CHARLES DOTSON and (unknown) are:
5. LISA DOTSON, m. (unknown first name) MURPHY.
6. DEANA JOHNNECE DOTSON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WELLS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Deana Johnnece Dotson was born in Johnson County to Mary J. Dotson.
7. CHARLIE DOTSON.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 325), Cecil Conley was born May 28, 1915, and married Bertha Pelphrey, daughter of Alex Pelphrey Sr. and Lizzie Castle on July 22, 1939. She was born January 8, 1918.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cecil Conley was born May 28, 1915 in Johnson County to Bessie Rice.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bertha Pelphrey was born January 8, 1918 in Johnson County to Lizzie Castle.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cecil Conley was born May 28, 1915, and died December 6, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Cecil Conley was born May 28, 1915 in Kentucky, and died December 6, 1991 in Doctors Hospital-West in Franklin County at the age of 76. He was living in Madison County and married at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Bertha Pelphrey Conley (age 80), daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Elizabeth Castle Pelphrey, was born November 20, 1917 in Johnson County, died March 21, 1998 in Arbors West Subacute Care in West Jefferson, Ohio, and was buried in Alton Cemetery in West Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Cecil Conley, on December 6, 1991; 1 brother, Elvin Pelphrey; and 1 sister, Myrtle [no last name given]. She was survived by 1 daughter, Elizabeth Ann Turner (of West Jefferson); 1 grandson, Kevin (Linda) Turner (Lancaster); 2 granddaughters, Regina (Dennis) Monnett (Lancaster), and Karen Sue (Keith) Muck (Lancaster); 3 brothers, Alex (Marie) Pelphrey (West Jefferson), Elmer (Lucille) Pelphrey (West Jefferson), James (Sue) Pelphrey (West Jefferson); and 2 sisters, Roberta Pelphrey Travis (West Jefferson) and Betty (Ed) Pelphrey Estep (West Jefferson). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bertha Pelfrey Conley was born November 20, 1917 in Kentucky, and died March 21, 1998 in a long-term care facility in Madison County at the age of 80. Her father's surname is listed as Pelfrey, his mother's maiden name as Castle, she was widowed at the time of his her death.

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 12-40 (Springfield) in Clark County, Ohio (dated May 5, 1930), Elic R. Pelfry is listed as the head of the household for house #296, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 32), Roberta N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bertha R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elic Jr. [Alex Jr.] (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Elvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ellis Castle (boarder, single, laborer on the state highways, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 22).

The child of CECIL CONLEY and BERTHA PELPHREY is:
1. ELIZABETH ANN CONLEY, m. EUGENE TURNER.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 325), Ann Conley married Eugene Turner.

The children of ELIZABETH CONLEY and EUGENE TURNER are:
1. REGINA TURNER, m. DENNIS MONNETT.
2. KEVIN TURNER, m. LINDA (unknown last name).
3. KAREN SUE TURNER, m. KEITH MUCK.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, "Randell" D. Davis was born January 12, 1951 in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.

According to his obituary, Randell Dewayne Davis (age 50), son of the late Ivan and Dorothy Smith Davis, was an automotive technician. He died July 19, 2007 at home in West Van Lear, and was buried in Smith Family Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Lois Moore Davis; 3 sons, Randall Davis Jr. (of West Van Lear), Joseph Spence (West Van Lear), and Garfield Spence Jr. (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Melissa A. Home [Melissa Ann Spence Home] (Louisa); 2 brothers, James K. Davis (Hager Hill) and Larry Davis (Nippa); 2 sisters, Linda Wiggins (Staffordsville) and Geneva Wiley (Paintsville); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The child of RANDALL DAVIS and LOIS MOORE is:
1. RANDALL DEWAYNE DAVIS JR.

Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcripts, Simmon W. Davis was born September 20, 1952 in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith. According to another, Walter Davis was born September 20, 1952 in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.

According to his obituary, Simon Walter Davis (age 47), son of the late Ivan and Dorothy Smith Davis, was born September 20, 1952 in Johnson County, died June 27, 2000 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Davis-Gullett Cemetery in Hager Hill. He was survived by his wife, Mildred Spradlin Davis; 1 son, James W. Davis (of Flat Gap); 1 daughter, Jennifer L. Hatfield (East Point); 3 brothers, Larry Davis (Wittensville), Kenneth Davis (Hager Hill), and Randall Davis (Paintsville); 3 sisters, Linda Kimbler (Oil Springs), Geneva Wiley (Paintsville), and Lisa Spears (Columbus, Ohio), and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of SIMON DAVIS and MILDRED SPRADLIN are:
1. JAMES W. DAVIS.
2. JENNIFER L. DAVIS, m. (unknown first name) HATFIELD.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kathy R. Davis was born in Johnson County to Dorothy Smith.

According to her obituary, Kathy Davis (age 43), daughter of the late Ival and Dorothy Smith Davis, was born October 4, 1955 in Johnson County, died August 17, 1999 in Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Smith Cemetery in Paintsville. She was survived by 2 sons, Robert L. Colburn (of Columbus) and Patrick Colburn Jr. (Columbus); 1 daughter, Dorothy M. Crace (Columbus, Ohio); 4 brothers, James Davis (Hager Hill), Randall Davis (Van Lear), Larry Davis (Wittensville), and Simon Davis (East Point); 3 sisters, Geneva Haney (Paintsville), Linda Kimbler (Staffordsville), and Louise Spears (Columbus, Ohio); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Kathy Davis was born October 4, 1955 in Kentucky, and died August 17, 1999 in Columbus, Franklin County at the age of 43. Her father's surname is listed as Davis, her mother's maiden name as Smith, and she was divorced at the time of his her death.

The children of KATHY DAVIS and PATRICK COLBURN are:
1. PATRICK COLBURN JR.
2. ROBERT L. COLBURN.
3. DOROTHY M. COLBURN, m. (unknown first name) CRACE.

Notes: Otto Young was the brother of Bert Young.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Myrtie Evans was born November 11, 1914 in Johnson County to Della Conley.

Robert Clark can be found living both with his mother, and with his grandmother, Sarah Reynolds Conley Spradlin and her 2nd husband, in 1910.

When Robert Clark's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 15, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for the railroad in Denver, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Lizie Arms of Denver, Kentucky, and that he was born November 23, 1896 in Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his death certificate, Robert Clark died October 11, 1949 in Paintsville from a probable heart attack. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 23, 1896, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired coal miner, his parents as John M. Clark and Eliza N. Conley, the informant as John Clark, and the burial place as Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Mary Spradlin Clark died January 31, 1929 in Van Lear from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as August 26, 1899, her marital status as married, her parents as Sam Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Alice Cole (b. Floyd County), the informant as Robert Clark of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Otto Young (age 81), son of George and Mary White Young, was born June 22, 1901 in Johnson County, died September 13, 1982 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Myrtle Evans Young; 2 sons, James Earl Young (Denver, Kentucky) and Foster Young (Columbus, Ohio); 2 step-sons, Estill Clark (Van Lear) and Johnny Clark (Flat Gap); 3 daughters, Katherine Hyden (Warsaw, Indiana), Mary Hitchcock (Columbus, Ohio), and Eleanor Young (Van Lear); 2 step-daughters, Betty Murphy (Van Lear) and Nannie Hall (Franklin, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Gilbert Young (Murray) and Bradley Young (Van Lear); 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and 33 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Robert Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), 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 in between Robert's half-brother, Elbert, and his brother-in-law, Tom.

The children of ROBERT CLARK and MARY SPRADLIN are:
1. ANNA CLARK, b. 1919, Kentucky.
2. JOHN J. CLARK, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John J. Clark was born in Johnson County to Mary Spadlins.
3. NANNIE CLARK, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HALL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nannie Clark was born in Johnson County to Mary Spradling.

The children of ROBERT CLARK and MYRTIE EVANS are:
4. RUBY GLADYS CLARK, b. October 19, 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1936, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby G. Clark was born October 19, 1934 in Johnson County to Myrtie Evans.
   According to her death certificate, Ruby Gladys Clark died August 19, 1936 in Paintsville Hospital from cholera. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 19, 1934, her parents as Robert Clark (b. Kentucky) and Myrtie Evans (b. Kentucky), the informant as Robert Clark of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.
5. ESTILL CLARK, b. October 14, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 27, 1983, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, SUE HAYDEN.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Estil Clark (age 46), son of the late Bob Clark and Myrtle Evans Young, was born October 14, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 27, 1983 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his mother, his wife, Sue Hayden Clark; 7 children, Estill, Daniel, Robert, Eric, Della, Donna, and Brenda (all of Van Lear); 1 brother, Johnny Clark (of Flat Gap); and 2 sisters, Betty Murphy (Van Lear) and Nannie Hall (Franklin, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
6. BETTY S. CLARK, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MURPHY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty S. Clark was born in Johnson County to Myrtie Evens.

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