Notes: Information on George Jackson can be found on page 154 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, George Jackson died December 28, 1932 in Paintsville from "Gunshot wound back of neck. Bullet removed from Medulla Oblongata - Homicidal - Instant death." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 28, 1906, his marital status as married, his wife as Ella Adkins, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Frank Jackson (b. Kentucky) and Kate Hood (b. Kentucky), the informant as Telia Slusher of Garrett, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 36-17 (Burton) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), G. W. Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #326, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in West Virginia, age 18), and Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

The child of GEORGE JACKSON and ELLA ADKINS is:
1. PAULINE ELLA JACKSON, b. 1929, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ella Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ella Adkins.

Notes: When Clifford F. Pace's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12 [1918] in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a teacher in Conley, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was John Pace of Conley, and that he was born May 1, 1900. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair. The person who actually filled out the card wrote - under "Has person lost arm, leg, hand, eye, or is hs obviously physically disqualified? (Specify)" - "Has Typhoid Fever I am informed by his father."

According to his death certificate, Clifford Franklin Pace died March 5, 1942 in Paintsville Hospital from uremia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 1, 1900, his marital status as married, his occupation as attorney at law, his parents as John J. Pace (b. Kentucky) and Mollie Bailey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Sally Pace of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Conley, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Clifford Pace (age 42), son of John J. and Molly Bailey Pace of Magoffin County, died March 6, 1942, a day after suffering a stroke, and was buried in Burning Fork, Magoffin County. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Tressie, who was killed in an automobile accident several years prior while on her way from Oklahoma City to Paintsville to attend their mother's funeral. He was survived by his wife, the former Sallie Vaughan; 1 son, Martin Allen; 2 brothers, Tommie Pace (of Washington State) and John Wallis (Washington); and 1 sister, Versie (Mrs. Nolan Cecil) (Washington). "Completing High School at Magoffin Collegiate Institute, Mr. Pace earned enough money from teaching school to attend the Bowling Green Business College. He became official court reporter in this judicial district and graduated from the law college of the University of Kentucky in 1931. Practicing in Paintsville, he soon established himself as an outstanding lawyer, having an especially well known reputation as a criminal attorney as well as corporation counsel, representing Consolidation Coal Company." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her obituary, Sally Vaughn Pace, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Allen Vaughn and a former resident of Paintsville, died February 25, 1964 in Wenatchee, Washington, where she had been living for a few years prior to her death, making her home with her son, Martin Allen Pace, and was buried in Wenatchee, Washington. She married Clifford Pace, a Paintsville attorney, who preceded her in death. She was survived by her son; 1 brother, Carl Martin (of Paintsville); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Paintsville Ward 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), W. H. Vaughan is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a lawyer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2st marriage [hard to read - possibly 3rd], married for 23 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 44), Ben H. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Sally (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), William Vaughan is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a lawyer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Hobart (son, single, engineer on a steam locomotive, born in Kentucky, age 22), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rexford (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Victoria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Clifford Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a court reporter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27).

The child of CLIFFORD PACE and SALLY VAUGHAN is:
1. BILLY JOE PACE, b. February 1, 1927, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 2, 1927, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Power Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Billy Joe Pace died February 2, 1927 in Paintsville after living only 11 hours - the effects of being born 2 months prematurely. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Clifford F. Pace (b. Kentucky) and Sally Vaughn (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Clifford F. Pace of Paintsville, Kentucky.
2. MARTIN ALLEN PACE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martin A. Pace was born in Johnson County to Sallie Pace.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 465 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. According to that book, Nancy Ann Combs, daughter of Franklin Combs, married (1) Abe Shepherd and they had 2 sons, John Shepherd (who married Maggie Smith) and Elliott Shepherd (who married Virgie Wallen); and 1 daughter, Susan Shepherd (who married Ben Smith). Jeems Conley is buried at Stone Coal and Nancy at Goose Creek Hill at Stone Coal and Goose Creek Gap.

According to his death certificate, James Conley died February 7, 1950 in Garrett, Floyd County, but the cause of death is hard to read. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Knott County, his birth date as October 19, 1876, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Joe Conley and Polly Bailey, the informant as Houston Cole, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James Conley died February 7, 1950 in Floyd County at the age of 74.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nancy A. Conley was born February 8, 1891, and died April 15, 1969. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nancy A. Conley died April 12, 1969 in Floyd County at the age of 75.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 85 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Abe Sheppard is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nancy Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 19), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Precinct 12) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 12 & 13, 1920), James Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Nancyan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), John [John Shepherd] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Susan [Susan Shepherd] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Elax [Alex Shepherd] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Eligie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 36-26 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), James Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #326, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 38, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 38), Lige (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Margrett (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), George E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Susan A. Shepherd (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Alic Shepherd (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

The children of JEEMS CONLEY and NANCY COMBS are:
1. ELIJAH CONLEY, b. January 6, 1914, Knott County, Kentucky, m. MAGGIE HOOVER.
   Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Elige Conley was born January 6, 1914 in Knott County to Nancy Combs. According to another, Lige Conley was born January 6, 1915.
2. ELBERT C. CONLEY, b. 1917, Kentucky, d. before 1930, buried in Prater, Spring Fork of Quicksand, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
3. WILLIAM CONLEY, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. BECKY SALISBURY.
4. MARGARET CONLEY, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LESTER NUNN.
   Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Margaret Conley was born in Floyd County to Nancy Combs.
5. GRACIE CONLEY, b. 1925, Knott County, Kentucky, m. HOUSTON COLE.
6. GEORGE E. CONLEY, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. DIXIE LAWSON.
   Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, George Conley was born in Floyd County to Nancy Combs.
7. TROY CONLEY, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Troy Conley was born in Floyd County to Nancy Combs.

(This information comes from Bobby Cole and other sources)

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 323 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Anna Spears maiden name was determined by finding her obituary (1868-1952). She was the daughter of Enoch and Melinda Williams Spears.

According to her obituary, Sissie Conley Webb (age 75), daughter of Hiriam and Mary Estepp Conley and a resident of Paintsville for the 43 years prior to her death, was born June 20, 1888 on Lick Fork of Jennies Creek, died October 11, 1963 from a heart attack at the home of her son, Glen Webb, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Webb, on February 19, 1953. She was survived by 2 sons, Glen Webb and Elmer Webb (of Springfield, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Elmer Delaney (Olive Hill) and Mrs. Sammie Phipps (Jackson, Ohio); 3 brothers, Hayden Conley (East Point), Mark Conley (Kingsport, Tennessee), and Bascom Conley (Martin); 3 sisters, Mrs. Bill Blair (Collista), Mrs. Bill Ward (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Bill McFaddin (Paintsville); 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Barbra A. Webb died October 11, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 75.

According to his obituary, Dave Webb (age 63), son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Webb, was a resident of Southside [Paintsville] and a retired railroad worker. He was born July 3, 1889 in Johnson County, died February 13, 1953 while watching television in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McFaddin, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was married in Paintsville August 30, 1918 to Sissie Conley, who survived him. He was also survived by 2 son, Glen Webb (of Pikeville) and Elmer Webb (Paintsville); 2 daughters, June Delaney (Olive Hill) and Mrs. Jane Phipps (Jackson, Ohio); 3 brothers, W. G. Webb (Auxier), Herbert Webb (Huntington, West Virginia), and Hack Webb (West Van Lear); 3 sisters, Mrs. George Ratliff (Lackey, Kentucky), Mintie Conley (Dayton, Ohio), and Mrs. Elias George (Thelma, Kentucky); and 13 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of SISSIE CONLEY and DAVE WEBB are:
1. GLEN WEBB.
2. ELMER WEBB.
3. JUNE WEBB, m. ELMER DELANEY.
4. JANE WEBB, m. SAM PHIPPS.

Notes: Mariah Stringer's maiden name was confirmed by finding the death certificate of one of her sons. According to his death certificate, Joe Stamp [David Joseph Stamp Jr.] died February 14, 1911 in West Liberty, Morgan County, from scarlot fever or acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 23, 1896, his marital status as single, his parents as David J. Stamp (b. London, England) and Mariah Stringer (b. Kentucky), and the informant as David J. Stamp of West Liberty.

David Joseph Stamp, son of Harry Stamp (b. England) and Charlotte Wheeler (b. England), was born July 12, 1847 in London, England, died of arteriosclerosis on June 23, 1933 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, and was buried in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. He emigrated to the United States in 1865 and was found to be a coal miner in 1900. His second wife was Elizabeth "Betty" Whitt, daughter of Harley Whitt and Matilda Martin. She was born July 29, 1850 in Kentucky, died of a "common cold" on May 2, 1932 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stacy Fork Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Harlan and Ann Stamp Conley were reportedly married February 14, 1896 in Morgan County.

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1880 census for District 83 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 4 & 5, 1880), David Stamp & family are living in house #80, along with a man by the name of Henry Fairchild. David is a coal digger, born in England, parents born in England, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Samuel (born in Kentucky, age 4), Charley (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Cally (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 71 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Harlen C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in August of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ann (wife, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Mammie (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Rollie (son, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 71 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), David J. Stamp is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a coal digger, born in July of 1847 in England, parents born in England, emigrated to the United States in 1865, married for 25 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are mariah (wife, born in May of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 43), William H. (son, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Phebe (daughter, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), David J. (son, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Robert T. (son, born in November of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), and Joe K. (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 2). Mariah has had 9 children at this point, and all are still living. The 3 children in the 1880 census, plus the 5 children in this census makes a total of 8. This Stamp family is the only one in Morgan County and David is the only Stamp born in England and living in Kentucky in both 1880 and 1900. Annie Stamp consistently lists her father's birthplace as England and must be the "missing" child of David and Mariah Stamp. Annie claims that she was born in February of 1880 in the 1900 census, but she's not in the 1880 census, which was taken in June of 1880. This means that she must have been born in February of 1881.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 153 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Harlan Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 28), Rollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Harlan (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 209 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Harlan Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, age 28), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), David E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Harlan Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Jerome (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 74-5 (Blue Ridge) in Piatt County, Illinois (dated April 23, 1930), Harland C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 49), Earl D. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Jerome (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Allen N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harland T. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Harland J. Conley (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Anna E. (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Katherine L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

The children of HARLAN CONLEY and ANNIE STAMP are:
1. MAMIE CONLEY, b. May 16, 1897, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1902.
2. ROLLIE CONLEY, b. March 9, 1899, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1938, La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky.
3. HENRY CONLEY, b. 1903, Kentucky.
4. DAVID EARL CONLEY, b. 1907, Kentucky.
5. HARLAN CONLEY JR., b. 1908, Kentucky, m. ANNA E. (unknown last name).
6. EDNA CONLEY, b. September 8, 1912, Loveland, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 28, 1912, Loveland, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. Notes: According to her death certificate, Ednia Conley died from lobular pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Harlen C. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Annie Stamp (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Harlen C. Conley of Loveland, Kentucky.
7. EDGAR CONLEY, b. September 8, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Edna and Edgar were twins.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Conley was born September 8, 1912 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
8. JEROME CONLEY, b. December 24, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerome Conley was born December 24, 1914 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
9. RAYMOND P. CONLEY, b. June 4, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Raymon P. Conley was born June 4, 1918 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
10. RENA F. CONLEY, b. 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rena F. Conley was born in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
11. ALLEN N. CONLEY, b. 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Allen N. Conley was born in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.

Notes: Dock Ferguson was the brother of Millard Ferguson.

Nancy Jane Ison Ferguson's maiden name was confirmed by finding her death certificate (1846-1918). She was the daughter of Isaac Ison and Martha Anna "Mat" Eldridge.

Dock Ferguson reportedly died in 1902.

Harvey Keaton was first married to a lady by the name of Julia Brown.

According to Kentucky birth records, Harvy H. Keeton was born August 5, 1861 in Morgan County to Hudson Keeton and Kesiah Price.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, "--- [Dr] Ferguson" married B. M. Conley on May 27, 1881 in Morgan County.

According to her death certificate, Brehilda Conley Ferguson died July 27, 1935 in Paint, Morgan County, from "Heart Failure Family Said had no Physician." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 18, 1862, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Dock Ferguson, her father as Jack Conley (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as "Not Known," the informant as Emery Ferguson of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Fred Ferguson Cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Harvy H. Keaton died January 19, 1934 in Paint, Morgan County, from "had no Physician Supposed to be heart Failure.: Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 20, 1862, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his father as Hudson Keaton (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Price (b. Kentucky), the informant as Brehilde Keaton of Moon, Kentucky, and the burial place as Fred Ferguson Cemetery in Moon, Kentucky.

On page 15 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 6, 1870), Brehilda Conley is found living in the home of her uncle and aunt. Winston Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (born in Kentucky, age 19), David (works on farm, born in North Carolina, age 62), Polly (born in Kentucky, age 58), and Brehildia Conley (born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 10, 1870), Richard Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 34), William J. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Leander (born in Kentucky, age 11), John H. (born in Kentucky, age 10), James F. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Doctor (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary E. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Henry H. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1880), Brehilda is found living in the home of her grandparents. David Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #301, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, age 68), and Behilda (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 24 & 25, 1880), Richard Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #298, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Leander (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Doctor (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Andrew C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Isom J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Hansford B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Susanah (daughter, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 8). Harvey Keaton, who will become Brehilda Conley's 2nd husband, is living with his parents and family in house #296.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Doctor Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a farmer, born in April of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in August of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 37), John E. (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Leander (son, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Emmary (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), David (son, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Alma (daughter, born in June of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Richard (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Clay (son, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Herbert (son, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), George H. (son, born in April of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Louella (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months). The dates listed have John and Leander being born 4 months apart, and since Kentucky marriage records show that Brehilda and Doctor were married May 27, 1881, Leander must have been born in July of 1883.

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 47), David Ferguson (step-son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Richard Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Henry O. Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Herbert E. Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), George H. Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Lou E. Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Emma E. Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Harvy Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #220, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Brehilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Hazel Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Hatten Ferguson (step-son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). They are living next to son Clay, and son David is living as a boarder in house #222.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 67), Hazel Ison (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16), Earl Ison (grandson, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19), and David Ferguson (boarder, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43).

The children of BREHILDA CONLEY and DOCK FERGUSON are:
1. JOHN E. FERGUSON, b. March 1882, Kentucky, d. January 31, 1963, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. GENOA K. RIGSBY.
2. LEANDER FERGUSON, b. July 1883, Kentucky.
3. EMORY C. FERGUSON, b. August 25, 1885, Kentucky, d. April 6, 1952, La Center, Ballard County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. MAHALA QUESINBERRY.
4. DAVID FERGUSON, b. March 1, 1887, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 1, 1963, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) RENA ADKINS, m. (2) RHODA FYFFE.
5. ALMA FERGUSON, b. June 1889, Kentucky.
6. RICHARD FERGUSON, b. June 1892, Kentucky.
7. HENRY CLAY FERGUSON, b. August 1, 1893, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1958, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JULIA J. FERGUSON
8. HERBERT E. FERGUSON, b. August 1895, Kentucky.
9. GEORGE HATTON FERGUSON, b. April 1898, Kentucky.
10. LOUELLA FERGUSON, b. April 1900, Kentucky.
11. EMMA E. FERGUSON, b. 1902, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Cynthia A. Jackson can be found on page 186 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Polly Napier Messer's maiden name was deterimined by finding her death certificate (1873-1946) and the birth record transcripts of 3 of her children, Geneva (b. April 26, 1911, Knott County), Malcum (b. May 1, 1913, Knott County), and Sarah A. (b. December 27, 1915, Knott County). Polly was the daughter of Mack Napier (b. Perry Conley, Kentucky) and Annie Engle (b. Perry Conley).

According to Kentucky birth records, Cynthia Jackson was born April 8, 1903 in Johnson County to Mason Jackson (b. Magoffin County) and Mandy Salyer (b. Johnson County).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cynthia Messer was born April 8, 1903, and died April 30, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Cynthia Messer was born April 8, 1903, and died April 30, 1991. Her residence and place of death are both listed as Wayland, Allegan County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mack Messer was born July 20, 1908, and died in April of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Shelbyville, Allegan County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Mack C. Messer was born July 20, 1907, and died April 15, 1984. His residence and place of death are both listed as Wayland, Allegan County.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 85 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), William Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 36), Rosy B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hiram (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Aaron (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Shafter (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Fredrick (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mack C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Ball) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), W. H. Messar is listed as the head of the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Hiram (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Shafter (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Fred (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mac (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Sarann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 60-8 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Will Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 55), Mac (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Malcom (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarah Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah Messer (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), M. C. Daniels (son-in-law, married, logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 32, age 47), Orpha Daniels (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Woodro Daniels (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Dortha Daniels (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Andrew J. Rigsby was born August 18, 1854 in Blain, Lawrence County to Drury Rigsby and Nancy Rose.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Amanda J. Blair married Andrew J. Rigsby on February 25, 1882 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Amanda's grandson, Ron Penix, Amanda J. Blair and Andrew Jackson Rigsby were married at the home of John Blair by Samuel Hamilton and witnessed by Stephen Wheeler and Greenville Phipps.

According to her death certificate, Amanda Blair Rigsby died October 16, 1931 in Ashland from a cerebral hemorrhage due to high blood pressure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 18, 1861, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Andrew Rigsby, her parents as John Blair (b. Kentucky) and Emiline Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as S. J. Blair of Ashland, Kentucky, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery in Ashland.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amanda Rigsby died October 16, 1931 in Boyd County at the age of 69.

According to his death certificate, Andrew Rigsby died December 31, 1918 in Elkfork from "Hart failure." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Laurence County, Kentucky, his birth date as September 5, 1854, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Drew Rigsby (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Rose (b. Kentucky), the informant as Asa Rigsby of Jeptha, and the burial place as W. M. Smiths Cemetery in Jeptha.

On page 66 of the 1860 census for Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated July 23, 1860), Drury Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #426, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in North Carolina, age 48), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 19), Larkin (born in Kentucky, age 14), John (born in Kentucky, age 12), and A. J. (born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to a William (b. North Carolina, age 85) and Elizabeth Rose (b. North Carolina, age 75), who are probably Nancy's parents.

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Precinct 4 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1870), Dure Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 48), and Andrew (born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 51 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1880), Andrew Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #289, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are are Sarah M. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 30), Susaner (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and William M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Andrew Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in August of 1854, parents born in North Carolina, married for 27 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Manda [hard to read] (wife, born in October of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 37), Nancy (daughter, single, born in December of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), Lonzy (son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Genora (daughter, born in January of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Cela (daughter, born in November of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Frank (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Doctor (son, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Rissa (daughter, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Angie (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Aca (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Anda Rigsby 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 27 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mand (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 49), Dock [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Risie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Anga [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Asa (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ber H. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Lula [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 10, 1920), Amanda Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #212, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 65 years old. Also listed are Asa (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Mahilda (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21), Rissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Lulia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16).

The children of ANDREW RIGSBY and SARAH SEAGRAVES are:
1. SUSANNA RIGSBY, b. 1874, Kentucky, d. 1956, m. WILLIAM HUNLEY.
2. NANCY ELLEN RIGSBY, b. December 21, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 17, 1916, Jackson, Pickaway County, Ohio, buried in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. DAVID SMITH.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Nancy Riggsby was born December 21, 1876 in Johnson County to Andrew Riggsby (b. Lawrence County) and Sarah Sagraves (b. Carter County).
   According to her death certificate, Nancy Ellen Rigsby Smith died January 17, 1916 in Jackson, Pickaway County, Ohio, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as 1877, her marital status as married, her parents as Andrew Riggsby (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Seagraves (b. Kentucky), the informant as David Smith of Circleville, Ohio, and the burial place as Jackson Township Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.
3. ALONZO OLIVER "LONZY" RIGSBY, b. 1879, Kentucky, d. October 24, 1950, Marion Township, Frankin County, Ohio, buried in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. ALICE SMITH, daughter of LEANDER SMITH and SALLIE KELLEY. She was b. 1878, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1921, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, buried in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Alonzo Oliver Rigsby died October 24, 1950 in Marion Township, Frankin County, Ohio, from a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 1, 1881, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Andy Rigsby and Sarah Seagraves, the informant as Mrs. Maude Blazier, and the burial place as Fox Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.
   According to her death certificate, Alice Smith Rigsby died May 6, 1921 in Circleville, Ohio, from pulmonary apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, birth date as "about 1878," her marital status as married, her husband as Alonzo Rigsby, her parents as Leander Smith (b. Kentucky) and Sallie Kelley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Fred C. Clark of Circleville, and the burial place as Jackson Township Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.

The children of AMANDA BLAIR and ANDREW RIGSBY are:
4. GENOA K. RIGSBY, b. January 1885, Kentucky, d. March 30, 1962, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. JOHN E. FERGUSON.
5. CELIA RIGSBY, b. November 28, 1887, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1935, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. MILLARD FERGUSON.
6. LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY, b. April 23, 1889, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 12, 1949, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. SARAH JANE SMITH.
7. DOCTOR "DOCK" RIGGSBY, b. August 25, 1891. Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 11, 1969. Fayette County, Kentucky, m. LEVINNA "VINNIE" SMITH.
8. RISSIE ALICE RIGSBY, b. October 28, 1893, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1983, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM OSCAR SMITH.
9. ANGIE RIGSBY, b. March 19, 1896, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1932, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ESCAL A. HOLBROOK.
10. ASA RIGGSBY, b. October 1, 1898, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1949, Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" BURKS.
11. BERHILDA RIGSBY, b. October 17, 1900, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 13, 1959 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM HENRY PENIX.
12. ROSA RIGSBY, b. February 7, 1903, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 1, 1982, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. LONSBERRY "LONNIE" BURKS.
13. LULA RIGSBY, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. (1) HENRY LEE WILLIAMS, m. (2) LEE SKAGGS.

(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

Notes: According to her obituary, Louise Spears (age 71), daughter of Isaiah and Sarah Elizabeth Saylor Jackson and a resident of West Van Lear, was born January 12, 1908 in Johnson County, died August 24, 1979 in River View Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Thelma Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Epp Spears, in June of 1879. She was survived by 4 sons, George Allen Helton (of Alger, Ohio), Donald Helton (Cumberland, Indiana), Jerry E. Spears (Butler, Ohio), and William Epp Spears (Lowmansville); 3 daughters, Velcie Daniels (West Van Lear), Lucille Thornlow (West Van Lear), and Garnet Lehner (Mansfield, Ohio); 4 brothers, Elisha Jackson (Paintsville), Riley Jackson (Ashland), Edward Jackson (Warsaw, Indiana), and Eddie Jackson (Warsaw, Indiana); 1 sister, Hulda Gibson (Toledo, Ohio); 16 grandchilden; 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, Louise Spears was born January 12, 1908, and died in August of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Louise Spears died August 24, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 71. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to an index for his obituary found on ancestry.com, Charlie Helton was born April 27, 1907, and died July 30, 1989 in Alger, Ohio, at the age of 82. His wife was listed as Ivory Gibson, their marriage date as May 1, 1937, and his father's name as David.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charlie Helton was born April 27, 1907, and died July 30, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Charlie Helton was born April 27, 1907 in Kentucky, and died July 30, 1989 at home in Hardin County at the age of 82. His father's surname is listed as Helton and he was married at the time of his death.

According to his obituary, Epp Spears (age 88), son of Marion and Rachel Short Spears, was a resident of Butler, Ohio, and was employed in saw mill and carpentry work. He was born November 22, 1890 in Martin County, died June 28, 1979 in South Mansfield, Ohio, and was buried in Preston Cemetery in Thelma. He was survived by his wife, Louise Spears (of West Van Lear); 2 sons, Jerry Spears (Butler, Ohio) and Will Spears (Lowmansville); 5 daughters, Garnet Lehner (Lexington, Ohio), Edna Setser (Butler), Thelma Lemaster (Mansfield, Ohio), Opal Hinkle (Tomahawk), and Lucille Thornlow (Paintsville); 2 step-sons, George Allen Helton (Alger, Ohio) and Donald Helton (Columbia City, Indiana); 2 brothers, Sheridan Spears (Tomahawk) and Garfield Spears (Tomahawk); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Charlie Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Louise (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 22), Velcie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months), and Velvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months [hard to read]).

The children of LOUISE JACKSON and CHARLES HELTON are:
1. VELCIE HELTON, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DANIELS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velcie Helton was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
2. VELVIE HELTON, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velvie Helton was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
3. GEORGE ALLEN HELTON, b. July 28, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 13, 1999, Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, m. STELLA MULLINS, January 24, 1957.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George A. Helton was born July 28, 1933 in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
   According to his obituary, George A. Helton (age 66), son of Charlie and Louise Jackson Spears Helton, was a retired laborer, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Kentucky. He was born July 27, 1933 in Johnson County, married Stella Mullins on January 24, 1957, died September 13, 1999 at home in Alger, Ohio, and was buried in Preston Cemetery in Alger. He wa survived by his step-mother, Ivory Helton (of Alger, Ohio); his wife (Alger, Ohio); 1 son, Douglas R. Helton (Westminster); 2 daughters, Peggy Sue Wireman (Harrod) and Dianna Dee Yoakam (St. Thomas, Pennsylvania); 1 brother, Don Helton (Columbia City, Indiana); 1 sister, Velcie Daniel (Alger); 8 half-brothers, Beryl Helton, Franklin D. Helton, J. B. Helton, Charles E. Helton, Melvin Helton, Doyal Helton, Will Spears, and Jerry Spears; 6 half-sisters, Joann Rhodes, Joy Martin, Judy Weller, Janet Sexton, Garnet Lehner, and Lucy Gray; and 5 grandchildren, Donna Howard, April Yoakam, Andrea Helton, Daniel Helton, and Danielle Helton. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
4. DONALD HELTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velvie Helton was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.

The children of LOUISE JACKSON and EPP SPEARS are:
5. JERRY E. SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerry E. Spears was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
6. GARNET SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LEHNER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garnet Spears was born in Johnson County to Lorna Jackson.
7. LUCILLE SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) THORNLOW.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucille Spears was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
8. WILLIAM EPP SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Spears was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 155 & 195 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Elbert Jackson's birthplace is listed as Letcher County on son Andrew's World War I draft registration card.

According to his death certificate, Elbert Jackson was accidentally crushed by a falling tree on May 10, 1911 in Johnson County. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as August 17, 1874, his occupation as a day laborer, his parents as Elisha Jackson (b. Kentucky) and Rachel Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. E. Salyer of Ballot, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wm. E. Salyer Graveyard in Ballot.

According to her death certificate, Mary Salyer Jackson died December 31, 1952 in Oil Springs from "Mitral Regurgitant Rheumatic trouble." Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as September 17, 1876, her marital status as widowed, her parents as William E. Salyer and Kattie Buckheart, the informant as Dallie Jackson, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Mary Salyer Jackson (age 76), daughter of W. E. and Dattie Buckheart Salyer, was born September 17, 1876, died December 31, 1952 at home in Oil Springs following an illness of a few days, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Jackson, 22 years prior. She was survived by 1 son, Dala Jackson (of Ashland); 2 daughters, Dellie Jackson (Oil Springs) and Eva Pelphrey (Barnetts Creek); 5 brothers; and 1 sister. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Jackson died December 31, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 76.

On page 34 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Elbert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a farmer, born in September of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Andrew (son, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Dallia (daughter, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living close to her parents.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Elbert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 34), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dalla (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ellin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Allin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Mary Jackson is found widowed and living with her widowed father. William E. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Minta (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 45), Jake (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 36), Mary Jackson (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 42), Andrew Jackson (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 21), Dalla (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dala (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Eva (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Mary Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #49, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and she's 51 years old. Also listed are Andrew (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 34), Dallie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), and Eva (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21).

The children of ELBERT JACKSON and MARY SALYER are:
1. ANDREW JACKSON, b. August 21, 1897, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. June 2, 1946, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, LUCY ADAMS.
2. DALLIE JACKSON, b. August 1899, Kentucky.
3. DOLA JACKSON, b. March 15, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 24, 2000, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. LENORA BLAIR.
4. EVA JACKSON, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PELPHREY.
5. ALLEN JACKSON, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. before 1920.
6. ELLEN JACKSON, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. before 1920.
   Notes: Ellen and Allen were twins.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 347 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Malcolm "Mack" Gullett was the brother of Mary Alice Gullett, who married Grigsby Blanton, son of William Emerson Blanton and Elizabeth Pace.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a child born January 16, 1912 in Johnson County to "Arzona Conley." This child's name is listed as Malcom Gullett, and sometimes in the transcripts the father's name is listed, usually when the child is stillborn. A death certificate couldn't be found for this child.

According to her obituary, Arizona Conley Gullett (age 89), daughter of the late Harlan and Elizabeth McCarty Conley and a resident of Paintsville, was born in Magoffin County, died March 24, 1974 in a local Johnson County hospital after and extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Gullett. She was survived by 6 sons, Virgil Gullett (of Paintsville), Zollie Gullett (Paintsville), Warren H. Gullett (Paintsville), Mitchell Gullett (Salem, Ohio), James H. Gullett (Salem), and Henry Gullett (Harrodsburg); 2 daughters, Nettie McFarland (Salem) and Mollie Combs (Fritz); 2 brothers, Clifton Conley (Salyersville) and Ollie Conley (Newburg, Indiana); 1 sister, Mrs. Mollie Patrick (Salyersville); 3 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his obituary, Mack Gullett (age 81), son of the late William and Lylie Austin Gullett, was a miner and a resident of Southside [Paintsville]. He was born August 15, 1882 in Magoffin County, died November 10, 1963 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Southside. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Arizona Conley Gullett, whom he married July 4, 1904 in Magoffin County; 6 sons, Virgil Gullett (Dayton, Ohio), Zollie Gullett (Paintsville), James H. Gullett (Paintsville), Mitchell Gullett (Salem, Ohio), Warren H. Gullett (Salem), and Henry Gullett (Lexington); and 3 daughters, Mrs. Nora Colvin (Cleveland, Ohio), Mrs. Nettie McFarland (Salem), and Mrs. Mollie Combs (Middletown, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mack Gullett died November 10, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 81.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in January of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Delilah (wife, born in May of 1832 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 36 years, she's given birth to 16 children and 12 are still living, age 58), James (son, single, day laborer, born in August of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), Belle (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nancey (daughter, born in January of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Malcomb (son, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Sherman (son, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), and Ollie (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 28, 1910), Malcom Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Nettie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Malcom Gullet is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a wagon driver in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Zollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Mack Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 41), Zolla (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Warn H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mollie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

The children of ZONA CONLEY and MACK GULLETT are:
1. NORA GULLETT, b. November 28, 1905, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1970, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, m. OSCAR COLVIN.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Nora Gullett Colvin, daughter of Arizonia Gullett and the late Mack Gullett, was born November 28, 1905 in Salyersville, and died September 22, 1970 in a Cleveland, Ohio hospital from a heart condition. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Colvin, 16 years prior. She was survived by 2 sons, Bob Colvin (of Cleveland) and Wade Colvin (Cleveland); 2 daughters, Mrs. Pauline Zyla (Cleveland) and Mrs. Mary Louise Dreager (Cleveland); 6 brothers, Virgel Gullett (Salem, Ohio), Mitchell Gullett (Salem), James Gullett (Salem), Warren Gullett (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Henry Gullett (Lexington, Kentucky), and Zallie Gullett (Paintsville, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Mrs. Nettie McFarland (Salem) and Mrs. Molly Combs (Fort Lauderdale); 10 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
2. NETTIE M. GULLETT, b. October 27, 1909, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 1976, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, m. (1) CRATE SPEARS, m. (2) RICHARD MCFARLAND.
3. ZOLLIE GULLETT, b. December 23, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1976, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Southside, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUTH ALBERTA MCGUIRE.
4. VIRGIL GULLETT, b. 1914, Kentucky, m. ELLA LOUISE ARTRIP, daughter of EVERETT ARTRIP and ROSANNA FOSTER. She was b. August 12, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 1944, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eloise Artrip was born August 17, 1915 in Johnson County to Rosanna Foster.
   According to her death certificate, Ella Louise Artrip Gullett died February 8, 1944 in Golden Rule Hospital in Paintsville from "Chronic Nephritis with coma & high blood pressure." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 12, 1915, her marital status as married, her husband as Virgil Gullett, her parents as Everett Artrip (b. Kentucky) and Rosie Foster (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mack Gullett of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Paintsville.
   According to her obituary, Ella Louise Artrip Gullett was the daughter of Everett Artrip (of Columbus, Ohio), and Rosa Foster Artrip, who died of influenza during the epidemic in 1918. She died February 8, 1944 at home in Paintsville after an extended illness. Her husband, Virgil Gullett, was a member of the armed forces and was in North Africa where he participated in the invasion in November of 1942. Their children were with Private Gullett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Gullett. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
5. MITCHELL GULLETT, b. August 4, 1916, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mitchell Gullett was born August 4, 1916 in Boyd County to Arizona Conley.
6. WARREN H. GULLETT, b. January 19, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Warren H. Gullett was born January 19, 1920 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
7. HENRY C. GULLETT, b. January 18, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1976.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry C. Gullett was born January 18, 1922 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
8. MOLLIE E. GULLETT, b. April 13, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 2008, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Monroe, Ohio, m. WOODROW COMBS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mollie Gullett was born April 13, 1924 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
   According to her obituary, Mollie E. Gullett Barnes, daughter of Mack and Arizona Conley Gullett, was born April 13, 1924 in Paintsville, died September 22, 2008 at Vitas Hospice in Dayton, and was buried in North Monroe Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Combs; 1 daughter, Deborah K. Blankenship; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters. She was survived by 3 sons, Jed (Sylvia) Combs (of Trenton), Haskell (Barbara) Combs (Morristown, Florida), and Bronlee (Joanne) Combs (Flowery Branch, Georgia); 8 grandchildren; and multiple great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
9. JAMES HARRISON GULLETT, b. November 17, 1928, d. July 3, 1979, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCILLE VANHOOSE, daughter of JOSEPHUS VANHOOSE and FLOSSIE WILCOX. She was b. March 9, 1926, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 2007, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. Gullett was born November 17, 1928 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
   According to his obituary, James Harrison Gullett (age 50), son of Mack and Arizona Conley Gullett and a retired press operator, was born November 17, 1928, died July 3, 1979 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Lucille VanHoose Gullett; 3 sons, David Gullett (Paintsville), Darrell Gullett (Paintsville), and James C. Gullett (Van Lear); 5 daughters, Gwen Baldwin (Oil Springs), Marlene Bunyard (Flat Gap), Rita Marroulis (Salem, Ohio), Judy Johnston (Beloit, Ohio), and Pamela Jayne Gullett (Paintsville), 3 brothers, Mitchell Gullett (Salem), Virgil Gullett (Badenton, Florida), and Warren H. Gullett (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida); 1 sister, Mrs. Mollie Combs (Middletown, Ohio), and 7 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to her obituary, Lucille Vanhoose Gullett (age 80), daughter of the late Josephus and Flossie Wilcox Vanhoose, was born March 9, 1926 in Floyd County, died January 21, 2007 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harrison Gullett, in 1979; and 1 daughter, Judith Johnston. She was survived by 3 sons, James Clayton Gullett (Indianapolis, Indiana), Darrell Gullett (Indianapolis), and David Gullett (Tacoma, Washington); 4 daughters, Gwen Baldwin (Paintsville), Rita Marroulis (Salem, Ohio), Marlene Caudill (Flat Gap), and Pamela Johnson (Inez, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Joe Vanhoose (Paintsville) and Willard "Red" Vanhoose (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Roberta Stanley (Paintsville) and Judith Spears (Columbus, Ohio); 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 304 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

William Lewis Conley's sister, Laura, married Oma Friend's brother, Charles. Their father's name is listed as Edwin Friend in Oma's obituary, and as Edmond in Charles'.

According to Kentucky birth records, Wm. L. Conley was born April 27, 1874 in Johnson County to Francis M. Conley (b. Floyd County) and Louisa E. Rice (b. Johnson County).

When Lewis Conley'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 merchant in Paintsville, that his closest relative was Naoma Conley of Paintsville, and that he was born April 27, 1773 [mistake]. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Naomi Friend Conley (age 86), daughter of the late Edwin and Nancy Flannery Friend and a resident of Ashland, was born December 12, 1876 in Floyd County, died July 5, 1964 in King's Daughters' Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. She was survived by her husband, Lewis Conley; 1 son, Edwin F. Conley, Sr. (of Ashland); 2 daughters, Mrs. Leslie Smith (Pedro, Ohio) and Mrs. Roland Samons (South Point); 15 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Naomi Conley died July 5, 1963 in Boyd County at the age of 86.

On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 16 (Precinct 5) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), E. J. Friend is listed as the head of the household for house #344, he's a school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. also listed are Nancy B. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 32), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Naoma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Elisabeth (daughter, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Lewis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a trader in produce, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Naomi (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 2 are still living, age 34), Presley (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Lewis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Naomi (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Presley (son, public chauffeur, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hope (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Faith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Lewis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a chaffeur for a bus company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Naomie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 53), Faith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Paul Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of LEWIS CONLEY and OMA FRIEND are:
1. PRESLEY CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1964, m. CARRIE GREER.
2. EDWIN F. CONLEY, m. OPAL PROSE.
3. HOPE CONLEY, m. LESLIE SMITH.
4. FAITH N. CONLEY, b. June 18, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1998, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. ROWLAND SAMMONS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Faith N. Conley was born June 18, 1913 in Johnson County to Naomi Friend.
   According to her obituary, Faith N. Conley Samons (age 85), daughter of the late William Lewis and Noami Friend Conley, was born June 18, 1913 in Johnson County, died July 25, 1998 in King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, and was buried in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Samons Sr., who died May 4, 1987, and several brothers and sisters. She was survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Roland J. Samons Jr. and Joyce Samons (of South Point, Ohio); and 1 grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jim and Teresa Samons (South Point). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

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

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

According to his obituary, William B. Ward (age 94), son of William H. and Mary Stambaugh Ward, was a retired blacksmith and a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He was born July 29, 1862, died September 29, 1956 at the home of his neice, Mrs. Martha Hall in Boons Camp, and was buried in Butcher Cemetery in Boons Camp. He was survived by his wife, Josephine Conley Ward (of Lancaster, Ohio); and 2 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Dutton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Grace Johnson (Stoutsville, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

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

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Josie Conley and a daughter are found living in the home of a Staggs family. Allen Staggs is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rell (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months), Josie Conly (boarder, married, servant, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 34), and Dora Conly (boarder, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 38 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), W. M. Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Jossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Mintie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gracie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), George Enoc (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Dora Conley (step-daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), M. W. Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 51), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Grace J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and George E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

The children of JOSEPHINE CONLEY and WILLIAM WARD are:
1. MINTIE D. WARD, b. May 4, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 31, 2003, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in South Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) DUTTON. Notes: According to her obituary, Mintie Ward Dutton (age 90), resident of Lucasville, Ohio, was born May 4, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 31, 2003 in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, and was buried in Collieer Memorial Gardens in South Portsmouth. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mintie Dutton was born May 4, 1912, and died January 31, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mintie D. Ward Dutton was born May 4, 1912, and died January 31, 2003 in Scott Memorial or Southern Ohio Medical Center Scioto in Scioto County at the age of 90. Her father's surname is listed as Ward, her mother's maiden name as Conley, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
2. GRACE J. WARD, b. July 11, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JOHNSON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Ward was born July 11, 1913 in Johnson County to Josie Conley.
3. GEORGE ENOCH WARD, b. May 9, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1964, Ashville, Pickaway County, Ohio, buried in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ESSIE BOWEN.
   Notes: According to his obituary, George Ward, Sr., (age 49), son of Josephine Conley Ward and the late William Ward, was born May 9, 1915 in Johnson County, died suddenly on July 27, 1964 at home in Ashville, Ohio, and was buried in Butcher Cemetery in Boons Camp. He was survived by his wife, Essie Bowen Ward; 4 sons, Henry Davis Ward (Columbus, Ohio), William B. Ward (Columbus, Ohio), George Ward Jr., (Lancaster, Ohio), and Charles Ray Ward (still at home); 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Dixon (Columbus) and Lois Jean Ward (at home); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Grace Johnson (Sugar Grove, Ohio), Mrs. Josephine Dutton (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Dora Gullett (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

(This information comes from Joyce Williams Rickens and other sources)

The child of ARTHUR SCHENK and KATHLEEN BENSON is:
1. JESSICA MAE SHENK, m. N. F. GITTINGS.

(This information comes from Pauline Meier, Jessica Schenk Gittings, and the research of Bethel McFarland Thiesen)

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 194 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Payne Rise was born in Johnson County to Allie Gamble.

The children of PAYNE RICE and VICKI CRACE are:
1. CHAD WILSON RICE.
2. JONI MICHELLE RICE.

(This information comes from Vicki Crace Rice and other sources)

Notes: Ella Blair was raised by John R. and Amanda Ellen Blair Conley.

When David Milton Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Edgar Blair in Denver, Kentucky, that his father was born in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ella Blair of Oil Springs, Kentucky, and that he was born July 10, 1896 in Barnetts Creek. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

When David Milton Blair's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, he stated that he living at 871 Fairview Avenue in Hamilton, that he was working for Champion Paper & Fiber Company in Hamilton, that his closest relative was Lillian Blair of 871 Fairview Avenue in Hamilton, and that he was born July 10, 1896 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 186 pounds, he had brown hair, brown eyes, and a dark complexion, and he wore glasses.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, David Blair was born July 10, 1896, and died in November of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, David M. Blair was born about 1896, and died November 15, 1965 in Hamilton, Butler County, at the age of 69. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (not dated), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 48), and Ellie (daughter [niece - see 1920 census], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

In 1910, David Blair is possibly found listed as living both with his parents and also in the home of his brother. On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 9 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 23, 1910), Joseph Blear is listed as the head of the household for house #384, he's a molder in a foundry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, age 47), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and B. M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8). On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 19 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1910), Dudley W. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a "Mill Right" in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Emma J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, age 17), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Edie Johnson (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 69), and David M. Blair (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13). Living under the same roof but listed as the head of his household is brother Malcolm.

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Amanda E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 57), Ella Blair (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married, age 21), David Blair (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Cecil Blair (nephew, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), and Ethel Blair (niece, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 9-6 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 5-7, 1930), David Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Ela (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 32), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Maxine (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4).

The children of ELLA BLAIR and DAVID BLAIR are:
1. CECIL BLAIR, b. 1917, Kentucky.
2. ETHEL BLAIR, b. June 24, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel Blair was born June 24, 1918 in Johnson County to Ella Conley.
3. HELEN L. BLAIR, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen L. Blair was born in Johnson County to Ella Conley.
4. MAXINE BLAIR, b. 1926, Ohio.

Notes: Edie Montgomery was the sister of Mary J. Montgomery and Cynthia Montgomery.

According to Kentucky birth records, Joseph P. Blair was born December 16, 1857 in Johnson County to William Blair and Sarah Spradlin.

According to Kentucky birth records, Mary Jane Montgomery was born February 1, 1859 in Floyd County to Mason Power and Edey Montgomery.

On page 40 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1860), Mary Montgomery is found living with her mother in the home of a Picklesimer family. Alfred P Simer [Picklesimer] is listed as the head of the household for house #282, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 37), Maddison McNew (born in Kentucky, age 9), Moses McNew (born in Kentucky, age 7), Elizabeth McNew (born in Kentucky, age 5), W. J. McNew (born in Kentucky, age 2), Edy Montgomery ("domestic," born in Kentucky, age 20), and Mary J. Montgomery (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 40 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1860), John Power is listed as the head of the household for house #290, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 46), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 28), Mason H. (born in Kentucky, age 22), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 14), Rebeca (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 6).

On pages 32 & 33 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 31, 1870), H. P. Psimer is listed as the head of the head of the household for house #215, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 47), James M. McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 17), Moses McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 15), Elizabeth McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 12), William J. McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mary Montgomery McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 33 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1880), Joseph Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #405, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Angeline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Matilda Preston (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Mary A. Preston (born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Joseph's father and step-mother.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Joseph Blaire is listed as the head of the household for house #259, he's a machinist, born in December of 1860 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, married for 20 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in February of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 5 are still living, age 41), Malcom (son, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Dudley (son, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Edger W. (son, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Magia (daughter, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Ednie (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), David M. (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Genogih (daughter, born in October of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Edia Johnson (mother-in-law, widowed, born in April of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 9 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 23, 1910), Joseph Blear is listed as the head of the household for house #384, he's a molder in a foundry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, age 47), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Ben (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 28 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated January 14, 1920), there is a Joseph Blair is found living in what appears to be a boarding house, he's listed as married, but Mary isn't anywhere to be found. He's a laborer in a shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 61 years old.

The children of JOSEPH BLAIR and MARY MONTGOMERY are:
1. ANGELINE BLAIR, b. 1878, Kentucky.
2. MALCOLM BLAIR, b. June 4, 1880, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: When Malcolm Blair's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, he stated that He was employed by H. P. Dueseher in Hamilton, and that he was born June 4, 1880 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet 2 inches tall, he weighed 190 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a light brown complexion.
3. DUDLEY W. BLAIR, b. April 1883, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) EMMA J. (unknown last name). She was b. 1893, Kentucky.
   Notes: On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 19 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1910), Dudley W. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a "Mill Right" in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Emma J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, age 17), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Edie Johnson (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 69), and David M. Blair (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13). Living under the same roof but listed as the head of his household is brother Malcolm.
4. EDGAR WILSON BLAIR, b. March 14, 1885, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 4, 1963, Lowmansville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH BLAIR.
5. MADGE BLAIR, b. November 1888, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GULLETT.
6. EDNA BLAIR, b. November 1893, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ROWLAND.
7. DAVID MILTON BLAIR, b. July 10, 1896, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 15, 1965, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, m. ELLA CONLEY.
8. GENOGIH BLAIR, b. October 1890, Kentucky.
9. BEN FRANK BLAIR, b. 1902, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Conley was born in Knott County to Nancy Combs.

The child of GRACIE CONLEY and HOUSTON COLE is:
1. BOBBY COLE.

(This information comes from Bobby Cole and other sources)

Notes: On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 74-5 (Blue Ridge) in Piatt County, Illinois (dated April 23, 1930), Harland C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 49), Earl D. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Jerome (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Allen N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harland T. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Harland J. Conley (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Anna E. (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Katherine L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

The child of HARLAN CONLEY and ANNA (unknown last name) is:
1. KATHERINE L. CONLEY, b. 1929, Kentucky.

Notes: When Emery Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was living in Relief, Kentucky, that he was a farmer working for Limin Riffle in Circleville, Ohio, that his closest relative was his wife and children [no names given], and that he was born August 21, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Emory C. Ferguson died April 6, 1952 in La Center, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 25, 1885, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as pipe fitter, his parents as Dick Ferguson and Berhilda Thomas, the informant as M. E. Burchwell, and the burial place as Skaggs Cemetery in Martha, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Mahala Quesinberry Ferguson died October 1, 1949 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from hepatitis, with a "Ruptured Gall Bladder, Many Stones" found during either an operation or an autopsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Rowan County, Kentucky, her birth date as September 28, 1887, her marital status as married, her parents as Lawson Quesinberry (b. Virginia) and Anna Copley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Emery C. Ferguson of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bess Skaggs Cemetery in Terryville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mahala Ferguson died October 1, 1949 in Lawrence County at the age of 62.

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 116 (Hoggtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Lawson Kruisnberry is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in September of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Martha A. (wife, born in April of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 12 children and all are still living, age 37), John (son, born in November of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Isaac (son, born in October of 1880 in Kentucky, age 16), Nancy J. (daughter, born in Febraury of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), William (son, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Mahala (daughter, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Joseph (son, born in September of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Andrew (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Lonzy (son, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Malissa (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Farish (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Hanah (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On pages 37 & 38 of the 1910 census for District 28 (Cashmere) in Chelan County, Washington (dated April 18, 1910), there is a Ferguson couple that could possibly be the Emory and Mahala Ferguson being researched here. Emery Ferguson is listed as the head of his family in house #26, he's a sawyer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Mohilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 22).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Emery Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dorothea (daughter, born in Kentucky, age [unreadable]), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Hatty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Emory Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dorothy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hattie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jewel (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Larone (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Woodrow J. (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6). Jewel, Larone [Lorraine], and Woodrow are Emory's brother, David's, children.

The children of EMORY FERGUSON and MAHALA QUESINBERRY are:
1. DORIS HELEN FERGUSON, b. February 24, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris Ferguson was born February 24, 1914 in Morgan County to Mahala Qusenberry.
2. ALKA FERGUSON, b. October 1, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alka Ferguson was born October 1, 1916 in Morgan County to Mahala Zuesenberry.
3. DOROTHY E. FERGUSON, b. December 12, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy E. Ferguson was born December 12, 1917 in Morgan County to Mahala Qaresenbeary.
4. HATTIE L. FERGUSON, b. September 14, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hattie Ferguson was born September 14, 1919 in Morgan County to Mahala Crusenberry.

Notes: David Ferguson's obituary states that his first wife was Una Adkins. According to the Kentucky birth record transcript of their daughter, Hazel, her name was Rena, which is probably short for Irene. Hazel is found living with her grandparents in both 1920 and 1930.

When David Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Moon, Kentucky, that he was a single widower with 1 child, and that he was born March 1, 1887 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes dark-colored hair, and stomach trouble.

According to his obituary, David Ferguson (age 76), son of Dock and Berhilda Conley Ferguson, was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War I, and a lifelong resident of Moon, Kentucky. He was born March 1, 1887 in Morgan County, died November 1, 1963 in a local Morgan County hospital after a brief illness, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was first married to Una Adkins, who preceded him death. He later married Rhoda Fyffe, who also preceded him in death. He was survived by 1 son, Woodrow Ferguson (of Keaton, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mrs. Earl Ison (Gary, Indiana), Mrs. Okia Ferguson (Relief), and Mrs. Lowell Bailey (Flat Gap); 2 brothers, Richard Ferguson (Relief) and Hatton Ferguson (Columbus, Ohio); 2 sisters, Mrs. Arthur Skaggs (Moon) and Mrs. Leander Brown (Circleville, Ohio); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her death certificate, Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson died October 9, 1925 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from "General Peritonitis caused by a long, neglected difficult labor, presentation being transverse." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 29, 1899, her marital status as married, her father as Joseph Fyffe (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Ferguson (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as H. B. Ferguson Cemetery in Moon, Kentucky.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Joseph Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a farmer, born in September of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Cintha (wife, born in May of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 33), Mary (daughter, born in January of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), John H. (son, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), James T. (son, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Amburs (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Sarah E. (daughter, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Melvin H. (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Rhoda (daughter, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Joseph Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 14 children and 11 are still living, age 43), John H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ambrus C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Melvin H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Merdith J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Martha P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Carrie F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Alva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Joseph Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Meridith J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Alva (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lonzo (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), David and his daughter, Hazel, are found living in the home of his mother and step-father. Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 67), Hazel Ison (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16), Earl Ison (grandson, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19), and David Ferguson (boarder, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), David's 3 living children from his 2nd marriage are found living with their uncle and aunt. Emory Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dorothy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hattie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jewel (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Larone (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Woodrow J. (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

The child of DAVID FERGUSON and RENA ADKINS is:
1. HAZEL FERGUSON, b. May 16, 1913, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1974, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. EARL ISON.

The children of DAVID FERGUSON and RHODA FYFFE are:
2. JEWELL FERGUSON, b. January 11, 1921, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 9, 1999, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. OKLA FERGUSON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jewel Ferguson was born January 11, 1921 in Morgan County to Rhoda Fyffe.
   According to her obituary, Jewell Ferguson Ferguson (age 78), daughter of the late David and Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson, was born January 11, 1921 in Moon, died August 9, 1999 at home in West Liberty, and was buried in Pain Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okla Ferguson; and 1 sister, Lorraine Bailey. She was survived by 2 daughters, Marie McKenzie (of Louisville) and Thelma Martin (Marion, Ohio); and 1 brother, Woodrow Ferguson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. LORRAINE FERGUSON, b. July 7, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 15, 1996, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOWELL BAILEY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lorainne Ferguson was born July 7, 1922 in Morgan County to Rhoda Fegeffe.
   According to her obituary, Lorraine Ferguson Bailey (age 74), daughter of David and Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson, sas born July 7, 1922 in Morgan County, died October 15, 1996 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Lowell Bailey; 1 son, Danny Bailey; 1 daughter, Cheryl Day (of Richmond); 1 brother, Woodrow Ferguson (Keaton, Kentucky); 1 sister, Jewell Ferguson (West Liberty); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
4. WOODROW FERGUSON, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DELLA JEAN BAILEY, daughter of WALLACE BAILEY and ERIE MAE FERGUSON. She was b. July 2, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 12, 2010, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Woodrow Ferguson was born in Morgan County to Rhoda Fyffe.
   According to her obituary, Della Jean Bailey Ferguson (age 83), daughter of the late Wallace and Erie Mae Ferguson Bailey and a resident of Keaton, Kentucky, was born July 2, 1926 in Johnson County, died April 12, 2010 in Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Judy Greer; and 1 granddaughter, Tara Maxie [last name isn't mentioned]. She was survived by her husband, Woodrow Ferguson; 1 daughter, Jenny Powers (of Keaton); 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
5. IVINE FERGUSON, b. October 7, 1925, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 7, 1925, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivine Ferguson was born October 7, 1925 in Morgan County to Rhoda Fyffe.
   According to her death certificate, Ivine Ferguson was stillborn "October 6 or 7, 1925 I suppose" in Moon, Morgan County, the results of a transverse presentation [being sideways during birth]. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as David Ferguson (b. Morgan County) and Rhoda Fyffe (b. Morgan County), and the burial place as K. B. Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Kentucky. Her mother died 2 days later.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel Ferguson was born May 16, 1913 in Morgan County to Rena Adkins.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hazel Ison was born May 16, 1913, and died in December of 1974. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hazel Ison died December 23, 1974 in Morgan County at the age of 61.

On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Hazel is found living with her grandmother, who is living with her 2nd husband. Harvy Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #220, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Brehilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Hazel Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Hatten Ferguson (step-son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). They are living next to son Clay, and son David is living as a boarder in house #222.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Hazel is found married and still living with her grandparents. Her father is also living there. Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 67), Hazel Ison (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16), Earl Ison (grandson, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19), and David Ferguson (boarder, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43).

Notes: Martha Hammond's maiden name was determined from finding the birth record transcripts of some of her children - Vernie (b. February 10, 1915), Alta (b. April 6, 1917), and Sylvia V. (b. May 3, 1919) - and from finding the marriage record transcript of her and her husband. Elliott Ferguson married Martha Hammons on March 8, 1899 in Morgan County. This family can be found on page 13 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky.

When Henry C. Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Relief, Kentucky, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born August 1, 1893 in Morgan County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry C. Ferguson died April 13, 1958 in Morgan County at the age of 66.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julia Ferguson was born in June of 1900, and died in December of 1991. She received her Social Security card in 1962 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Julia J. Ferguson died December 21, 1991 in Morgan County at the age of 91.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), William E. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 25), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Audie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ronie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Effie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Clay Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Maxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to Clay's mother and step-father.

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Clay Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 29), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lee A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Effie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

The children of CLAY FERGUSON and JULIA FERGUSON are:
1. EDNA FERGUSON, b. January 29, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna Ferguson was born January 29, 1917 in Morgan County to Julia Ferguson.
2. MAXIE FERGUSON, b. February 15, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 16, 1924, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maxie Ferguson was born February 15, 1919 in Morgan County to Julia Ferguson.
   According to her death certificate, Maxie Ferguson died August 16, 1924 in Paint, Morgan County, from "Brain Fever." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 15, 1918, her parents as Clay Ferguson (b. Kentucky) and Julia Ferguson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Clay Ferguson of Relief, Kentucky, and the burial place as H. D. Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Kentucky.
3. LEANDER A. FERGUSON, b. 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leonder Ferguson was born in Morgan County to Julia Ferguson.
4. EFFIE M. FERGUSON, b. 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Effie M. Ferguson was born in Morgan County to Jula Ferguson.
5. DIXIE FERGUSON, b. 1929, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie Ferguson was born in 1929 in Morgan County to Jula Ferguson.
6. NORMA FERGUSON, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norma Ferguson was born in Morgan County to Julia Ferguson.

Notes: Mary Jane Stone Penix's maiden name was confirmed by finding both her death certificate (1865-1947), and her husband's (1849-1930). She was the daughter of Enoch Stone and Catherine Royster. John D. Penix was the son of John U. Penix and Katherine Stewart.

When William Henry Penix's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, he stated that he was a miner working for Superior Poca Coal Company in Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, that his closest relative as "Jane Penix Mother" in Potter, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that he was born March 1, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes, light-colored hair, and he had a leg and foot that had been broken.

According to her death certificate, Berhilda Rigsby Penix died June 13, 1959 in King's Daughters' Hospital in Ashland from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as October 17, 1900, her marital status as married, her parents as Andy Rigsby and Amanda Blair, the informant as "Wm. H. Penix (Husband)," and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Berhilda Penix died June 13, 1959 in Boyd County at the age of 58. She was living in Maryland at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, William Henry Penix died October 26, 1981 in King's Daughters' Hospital in Ashland. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as March 1, 1899, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as line worker for General Motors, his parents as John D. Penix and Mary Jane Stone, the informant as Carrie Meade, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Penix was born March 1, 1899, and died in October of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William H. Penix died October 26, 1981 in Boyd County at the age of 82. He was living in Greenup County at the time of his death.

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 27 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), John D. Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farm laborer, born in January of 1849 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in June of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 34), Lucy (daughter, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Ebert (son, born in April of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Ida (daughter, born in June of 1871 in Kentucky, age 8), Merl (daughter, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Henry (son, born in March of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), John D. Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 26 children and all are still living, age 44), Ebert (son, single, laborer in a steel plant, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Myrl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), William H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and John C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 104 (Leatherwood) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), John D. Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 55), William H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Clarice [John Clarice] (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 45-12 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), William H. Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a shearman in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 29), Jaunita J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months), and Johnie A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

The children of BERHILDA RIGSBY and WILLIAM PENIX are:
1. JUANITA JOYCE "JOY" PENIX, b. August 21, 1927, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1996, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES WARREN MOORE.
2. JOHN ANDREW PENIX, b. December 2, 1928, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. June 13, 2006, Newark, Licking County, Ohio, m. (1) GRACE MOORE, m. (2) JUANITA WHITT, m. (3) EDITH (unknown last name), m. (4) CAROL (unknown last name).
3. CARRIE LAVONDA "BONN" PENIX, b. September 2, 1930, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. June 9, 2003, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JESSE LEE MOORE.
4. WILLIAM GLENN PENIX, b. May 7, 1932, Boyd County, Kentucky, February 15, 1988, m. RUTH (unknown last name)
5. HAROLD GENE PENIX, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. TOWANA JANELL BURNETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold G. Penix was born in Boyd County to Berhilda Rigsby.
6. RONALD ELWOOD PENIX, b. Greenup County, Kentucky, m. JEANETTE YVONNE FARLEY.
7. MARY A. PENIX, b. Greenup County, Kentucky, m. JOHN VERNON WITTE.

(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

Notes: Information on Andrew Jackson can be found on page 155 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

There were three Jackson children born to a Lucy Adams in Johnson County, the last one being born before Andrew Jackson died. William E. Jackson, James A. Jackson, and Earnest G. Jackson.

When Andrew Jackson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on August 24, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Sol Salyers in Riceville, Kentucky, that his father was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Mary Jackson (mother) of Ballot, Kentucky, and that he was born August 21, 1897 in Harlan County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Andrew Jackson died June 2, 1946 in rural Johnson County from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 21, 1898, his marital status as married, his wife as Lucy Adams, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Elbert Jackson (b. Kentucky) and Mary Salyers (b. Kentucky), the informant as Dola Jackson of Ashland, Kentucky, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as the family cemetry in Oil Springs.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Andrew Jackson died June 2, 1946 in Johnson County at the age of 47.

Notes: Information on Dola Jackson can be found on page 155 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, Dollie Jackson was born March 15, 1902 in Johnson County to Elbert Jackson (b. Magoffin County) and Mary Salyer (b. Johnson County).

According to his obituary, Dola Jackson, Sr. (age 97), son of the late Albert Jackson and Mary Jackson, was an employee of McGraw Construction Company and a resident of Wurtland Manor Nursing Home in Wurtland, Kentucky. He was born March 15, 1903 in Johnson County, died September 24, 2000, and was buried in Brick Union Cemetery in Greenup County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora Blair Jackson. He was survived by 1 son, Dola Jackson Jr. (of Summit); 1 daughter, Frankie Frankes (of Cleveland, Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 10 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, Dola Jackson was born March 15, 1903, and died September 24, 2000. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lenora Jackson died March 10, 1967 in Boyd County at the age of 58.

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Dola Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lonora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21), and Gevenah [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

The children of DOLA JACKSON and LENORA BLAIR are:
1. GEVENAH JACKSON, b. March 4, 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geniona Jackson was born March 4, 1930 in Johnson County to Lenora Blair.
2. FRANKIE ELOISE JACKSON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FRANKES.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frankie Eloise Jackson was born in Johnson County to Lenora Blair.
3. ARVILLA BEE JACKSON, b. May 14, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arvilla Bee Jackson was born May 14, 1936 in Johnson County to Lenora Blair.
4. DOLA JACKSON JR., b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dola Jackson was born in Johnson County to Lenora Blair.

Notes: According to her obituary, Nettie Gullett McFarland (age 66), daughter of the late Mack and Arizona Conley Gullett, was born October 27, 1909 in Salyersville, and died September 21, 1976 at home in Salem, Ohio. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Zollie Gullett and Henry Gullett; and 1 sister, Nora Gullett Colvin. She was survived by her husband, Richard McFarland; 1 son, Jack Spears (of Ohio); 3 daughters, Loretta Doddson (Ohio), Norma Jean Bowman (Ohio), and Shirley Adams (Ohio); 4 brothers, James Harrison Gullett (Paintsville), Mitchell Gullett (Salem, Ohio), Warren H. Gullett (Florida), and Virgil Gullett (Florida); and 1 sister, Molly Combs (Fisty, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nettie M. McFarland was born about 1909, and died September 21, 1976 at home in Salem, Columbiana County, at the age of 67. She was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nettie McFarland was born October 27, 1908, and died in September of 1976. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio.

According to his obituary, Crate Spears (age 76), son of Enoch and Art Blair Spears, was born May 27, 1905 in Johnson County, died December 3, 1981 in South West General Hospital in Berea, Ohio, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland. He was prededed in death by his wife Nettie Gullett Spears on September 17, 1976. He was survived by 2 sons, Jack Spears (Strongville, Ohio) and Crate Spears Jr. (Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Norma Jean Bauman (Damascus, Ohio) and Loretta Dotson (Southington, Ohio); 1 half-sister, Icie Hall (Tennessee); 11 grandchildren; and 7 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, Crate Spears was born November 27, 1905, and died in December of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Crate Spears was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and died December 3, 1981 in Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga County, at the age of 76. His place of residence is listed as Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, and he was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Crate Spears is found living with his half-sister, Minnie, and her family. Evertt Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wofe, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Orvel (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months), and Crate Spears (brother-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Crate Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #196, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 20), and Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months.

The children of NETTIE GULLETT and CRATE SPEARS are:
1. CLARENCE SPEARS, b. Janaury 21, 1928, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1928, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence Spears was born January 21, 1928 in Johnson County to Nettie Gullett.
   According to his death certificate, Clarence Spears died August 2, 1928 in Paintsville from "Infectious Diarrhea Was taken to Paintsville Ky and treated by Dr. W. R. Castle. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, his birthplace as January 21, 1928, his parents as Crate Spears (b. Johnson County) and Nettie Gullett (b. Johnson County), the informant as Crate Spears of Van Lear, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.
2. JACK SPEARS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack Spears was born in Johnson County to Nettie Gullett.
3. NORMA JEAN SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BOWMAN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norma J. Spears was born in Johnson County to Mattie Gullett.
4. HERMALE SPEARS, b. March 21, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 24, 1933, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hermale Spears was born March 21, 1933 in Johnson County to Nettie Gullett.
   According to her death certificate, Hermale Spears died March 24, 1933 in Paintsville from "The baby was found dying. I presume it strangled to death. It was a large, healthy, normal baby when born." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 21, 1933, her age as 2 1/2 days, her parents as Crate Spears (b. Kentucky) and Nettie Gullett (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Paintsville, Kentucky.
5. JOE SPEARS, b. September 29, 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 1, 1935, Southside, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe Spears was born September 29, 1935 in Johnson County to Nettie Gullett.
   According to his death certificate, Joe Spears died October 1, 1935 in Southside from "Congenital heart disease." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 29, 1935, his parents as Crate Spears (b. Kentucky) and Nettie Gullett (b. Kentucky), the informant as Crate Spears of Paintsville, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.
6. LORETTA SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DOTSON.Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loretta Spears was born in Johnson County to Nettie Gullett.
7. SHIRLEY SPEARS, m. (unknown first name) ADAMS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth A. McGuire was born July 21, 1915 in Boyd County to Laura Bates.

According to U.S. Army enlistment records, Zollie Gullett was born about 1914 in Kentucky, and enlisted on June 11, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia, as a private. He was living in Johnson County, Kentucky at the time, he was married with one year of high school, and he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 134 pounds.

According to his obituary, Zollie Gullett (age 63), son of the late Mack and Arizona Conley Gullett, was a disabled veteran of World War II and a resident of Paintsville. He was born December 23, 1913 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 5, 1976 in Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in the family cemetery in Southside. He was survived by his wife, Ruth Alberta McQuire Gullett; 2 sons, Robert Allen Gullett (of Paintsville) and Charles Lee Gullett (Springfield, Massachusetts); 3 daughters, Edna Blair (Dayton, Ohio), Helen Perkins (Springfield), and Linda Cunningham (Lexington); 4 brothers, Virgil Gullett (Salem, Ohio), Mitchell Gullett (Salem), James H. Gullett (Salem), and Warren H. Gullett (Salem); 2 sisters, Nettie McFarland (Salem) and Mollie Combs (Hazard, Kentucky); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Z. Gullet was born December 1, 1914, and died in January of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Zollie Gullett died January 5, 1976 in Fayette County at the age of 61. He was living in Johnson County at the age of 61.

According to her obituary, Ruth A. Bates Gullett (age 63), daughter of the late John Bates, was born July 23, 1915 in Boyd County, died May 10, 1979 at home in Davis Branch, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Gullett, in 1976. She was survived by 2 sons, Robert Gullett (of Paintsville) and Charles Gullett (Springfield, Massachusetts); 3 daughters, Edna Viola Blair, Linda Cunningham (Lexington), and Helen Perkins (Springfield, Ohio); 1 brother, Harry McGuire (Gallipolis, Ohio); and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, R. Gullet was born July 15, 1913, and died in May of 1979. She received her Social Security card om 1967 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ruth A. Gullett died May 10, 1979 in Johnson County at the age of 63.

On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 27 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), John McGuire is listed as the head of the household for house #312, he's a laborer in a tannery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Etta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 10-18 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), there is a 14-year-old Ruth McGuire found living with a Howe family. Bert Howe is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a bus driver, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are May (wife, presser for a garment company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 26), Frances S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and Ruth McGuire (single, nurse-maid for a private home, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

The children of ZOLLIE GULLETT and RUTH MCGUIRE are:
1. EDNA VIOLA GULLETT, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Viola Gullett was born in Johnson County to Ruth McQuire.
2. BETTY LOU GULLETT, b. January 5, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 19, 1963, Dayton, Montgomery County, Kentucky, buried in Southside, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty L. Gullett was born January 5, 1937 in Johnson County to Ruth McGuire.
   According to her obituary, Betty Lou Gullett (age 26), daughter of Zollie and Ruth McGuire Gullett, was born January 5, 1937, died November 19, 1963 in a hospital in Dayton after a 2 week illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Southside. She was survived by 1 son, Ernest Gullett (of Paintsville); 2 brothers, Charles Lee Gullett (Paintsville) and Robert Allen Gullett (Paintsille); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Edna Blair (Dayton), Mrs. Helen Perkins (Paintsville), and Mrs. Linda Gullett (Lexington). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. HELEN J. GULLETT, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PERKINS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen J. Gullett was born in Johnson County to Ruth McGuire.
4. LINDA L. GULLETT, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CUNNINGHAM.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda J. Gullett was born in Johnson County to Ruth McGuire.
5. CHARLES LEE GULLETT, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles L. Gullett was born in Johnson County to Ruth McGuire.
6. ROBERT ALLEN GULLETT, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert A. Gullett was born in Johnson County to Ruth McGuire.

Notes: According to his obituary, Edgar Wilson Blair (age 78), son of the late Joseph and Mary Montgomery Blair and a lumberman and farmer, was born March 14, 1885 in Johnson County, died September 4, 1963 at home in Lowmansville, and was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Jennies Creek. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Blair, whom he married in 1908; 3 sons, Flemon Blair (of Sandy Hook), Raleigh Blair (Louisville), and Arlie Blair (Louisville); 6 daughters, Mildred Moon (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Ada Reed (Middletown, Ohio); Glada Daniel (Elizabeth, Indiana), Mary Elizabeth Daniel (New Albany, Indiana), Vertrice Branham (Middletown), and Troyphena Brown (Elizabethtown); 2 brothers, Dave Blair (Hamilton, Ohio) and Ben Frank Blair (Miamisburg, Ohio); 2 sisters, Madge Gullett (Miamisburg) and Edna Rowland (Hamilton, Ohio); 23 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her obituary, Sarah Blair Blair (age 83), daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Blair, was born July 19, 1891 in Johnson County, died June 7, 1975 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Blair Cemetery in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Blair. She was survived by 2 sons, Arlie Blair (of Louisville) and Raleigh Blair (Louisville); 5 daughters, Tryphena Brown (Louisville), Mary Elizabeth Daniel (New Albany, Indiana), Glada Daniel (New Middletown, Indiana), Vertrece Graham (Monroe, Ohio), and Ada Reed (Middletown, Ohio); 1 brother, Crate Blair (Denver), 24 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of EDGAR BLAIR and SARAH BLAIR are:
1. FLEMON BLAIR.
2. RALEIGH BLAIR.
3. ARLIE BLAIR.
4. MILDRED BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) MOON.
5. ADA BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) REED.
6. GLADA BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) DANIEL.
7. MARY ELIZABETH BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) DANIEL.
8. VERTRICE BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) BRANHAM.
9. TRYPHENA BLAIR, m. (unknown first name) BROWN.