
CLOMA SMITH, daughter of RISSIE ALICE RIGSBY and WILLIAM OSCAR SMITH, was born December 8, 1912 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died January 21, 2004 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Day Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married LEONARD HOLBROOK, son of PLEASANT G. HOLBROOK and ANNIE (unknown last name). He was born November 18, 1907 in Roscoe, Elliott County, Kentucky, and died March 3, 1963 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Day Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
Notes: Cloma Smith's sister, Chloe, married Leonard Holbrook's half-brother, Eldon. They had the same father, but Eldon's mother was Mordecia Williams (1883-1923), sister of Elizabeth Williams.
Leonard Holbrook's mother's name was reportedly Nan Ratliff. In 1900, his father is with his first wife, Annie, and they are living next to a Neuton (age 44) and Rhoda Ratliff (age 45).
Pleasant Holbrook's parents were Wiseman (1861-1929) and Millie Catherine Phillips Holbrook (1861-1937). The informant on Millie's death certificate was Leonard Holbrook of Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the undertaker was listed as Oscar Smith, Leonard's father-in-law.
According to her obituary, Cloma Smith Holbrook (age 91), was born December 8, 1912 in Wisconsin, died January 21, 2004 in Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital in West Liberty, and was buried in Day Cemetery in West Liberty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Holbrook.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cloma Holbrook was born December 8, 1912, and died January 21, 2004. She received her Social Security card in 1960-1961 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 16 (Sandy Hook) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Pleasant Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in November of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 19), and Estille N. (son, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0 months).
On pages 33 & 34 of the 1910 census for District 34 (Martinsburg) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated May 14, 1910), Pleas G. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #281, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mardica (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Roscoe (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lonie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Virgie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months). They are living next to Pleasant's parents, Wiseman and Catherine Phillips Holbrook.
On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Sandy Hook) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Plez G. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mordesia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Estille (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Roscoe (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Granville (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Eldon (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months [hard to read]), John F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and James Conley (farm laborer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46).
On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Melia Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #45, she's not working, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and she's 67 years old. Also listed is Leonard Holbrook (grandson, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22). Leonard's father and step-mother are in house #41.
The children of CLOMA SMITH and LEONARD HOLBROOK are:
- DENNIE ELWOOD HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DIXIE KATHLEEN KEATON.
- WENDELL DELENO HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. FREIDA SKAGGS.
- LENVILLE E. HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. BETTY SUE CARTER.
- WILLIAM GRANVILLE HOLBROOK, Kentucky, m. (1) AGNES AQUILLA CONLEY, m. (1) AGNES AQUILLA CONLEY.
- HELEN MARIE HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) DOLPH GOODPASTER, m. (2) JAMES MURRAY MARQUARDT, m. (3) LEWIS WASH.
- PHYLLIS JOYCE HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) RONALD HAMILTON, m. (2) EDWARD CLAY KEETON JR.
- ADA ALICE HOLBROOK, m. LONNIE RAY WEBSTER.
- FLORENCE GAY HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DANNY JOE STACEY.
- LEONARD HOLBROOK JR., b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) STEPHANIE ROACH, m. (2) LILLIAN JANIS COMBS.
- TIMOTHY SCOTT HOLBROOK, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. BRENDA GAIL POTTER..
(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

CHLOE H. SMITH, daughter of RISSIE ALICE RIGSBY and WILLIAM OSCAR SMITH, was born April 21, 1915 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 2, 1981 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. She married ELDON HOLBROOK, son of PLEASANT G. HOLBROOK and MORDECIA WILLIAMS, in 1937. He was born January 24, 1917 in Elliott County, Kentucky, and died September 13, 1958 in Union County, Ohio.
Notes: Chloe Smith's sister, Cloma, married Eldon Holbrook's half-brother, Leonard.
Mordecia Williams (1883-1923), was the sister of Almeda J. Williams, Elizabeth Williams, and Missouri Alice Williams.
Chloe Smith Holbrook's middle name reportedly was Hazel.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elden Holbrook was born January 24, 1917 in Elliott County to "Decil Willins."
According to her death certificate, Mordecia Williams Holbrook died December 29, 1923 in Lucile, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as April 10, 1883, her marital status as married, her parents as Mose Williams (b. Red Bush, Kentucky) and Josephine Webb (b. Red Bush, Kentucky), the informant as P. G. Holbrook of Lucile, and the burial place as Lucile, Kentucky.
According to a partial obituary, Chloe H. Holbrook was born April 21, 1915, and died March 2, 1981 in Marion County, Ohio, at the age of 65. Her husband's name was Eldon and she married him in 1937.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Chloe Holbrook was born April 21, 1915, and died in March of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1958-1959 in Ohio, her last benefit was paid out in Richwood, Union County, Ohio, and her last place of residence was in La Rue, Marion County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Chloe H. Holbrook was born about 1916 in Wisconsin, and died March 2, 1981 in Marion General Hospital in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 65. She was living in Union County, Ohio, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Eldon Holbrook was born about 1917, and died September 13, 1958 at home in Union County at the age of 41. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Sandy Hook) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Plez G. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mordesia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Estille [Estill] (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Roscoe (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Granville (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Eldon (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months [hard to read]), John F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and James Conley (farm laborer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46).
On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Pleas Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Nola (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 43), Virgil (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 20), Girtie [hard to read] (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 21), Elden (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 7). Nola was Pleasant Holbrook's 3rd wife, Nola Thomas. Her name was confirmed by finding the birth record transcript of her son, James C. [Cecil] Holbrook, who was born in Morgan County on September 7, 1922.
The children of CHLOE SMITH and ELDON HOLBROOK are:
- ROGER DEAN HOLBROOK, m. DONNA (unknown last name).
- EDWIN DEAN HOLBROOK, m. JANIS (unknown last name).
- SHARON HOLBROOK, m. ROGER CREVISTON.
- PAMELA HOLBROOK, m. (1) RICK RIZOR, m. (2) DICK COSLER.
(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

HAROLD RIGSBY, son of ASA RIGGSBY and VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" BURKS, was born October 11, 1921 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died July 21, 1975 in Clark County, Ohio. He married REVA ALICE KEETON, daughter of WREN KEETON and LEONA CASKEY, September 6, 1943. She was born March 3, 1926 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died February 7, 1985 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.
Notes: Harold Rigsby's sister, Grace, married Reva Alice Keeton's brother, Charles Emery Keeton.
According to Ohio marriage records, Reva A. Rigsby (living in Green County, age 51) married Howard C. O'David [McDavid] (living in Clark County, age 53) on May 14, 1977 in Clark County.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold Riggsby was born October 11, 1921 in Morgan County to Jennie Burks.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Reouer Keeton was born March 3, 1926 in Morgan County to Leona Caskey. Leona, according to birth record transcripts, was also the mother of Sarah Marie Keeton, who's found as Marea in the 1930 census.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harold Rigsby was born October 11, 1921, and died in July of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Harold Rigsby was born about 1922, and died July 21, 1975 at home in Clark County at the age of 53. He was married at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Reva McDavid was born March 3, 1926, and died in February of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence and last benefit was paid out in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Reva R. McDavid was born about 1927 in Kentucky, and died February 7, 1985 at home in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 58. She was married at the time of her death.
On page 45 of the 1930 census for District 88-13 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 9 & 10, 1930), Wren Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 34, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 23), Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Marea [Marie] (born in Kentucky, age 2).
The children of HAROLD RIGSBY and REVA KEETON are:
- CHARLES EDMOND RIGSBY, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) FAYE WILSON, m. (2) JANE (unknown last name).
- DONALD EDWARD RIGSBY, b. December 8, 1947, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 11, 2005, South Charleston, Clark County, Ohio, m. DIANE HAMILTON.
- WENDELL WAYNE RIGSBY, m. MARTINA TAYLOR.
- SHERRY YVONNE RIGSBY, m. (1) BRENT (unknown last name), m. (2) RONNIE SCHEMMELHORN.
- RANDY DALE RIGSBY, m. DEBBIE (unknown last name).
(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

GRACE GLADYS RIGGSBY, daughter of ASA RIGGSBY and VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" BURKS, was born December 8, 1922 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died January 10, 1996 in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio. She married CHARLES EMERY KEETON, son of WREN KEETON and LEONA CASKEY. He was born Februar 12, 1923 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 11, 2009 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
Notes: Grace Riggsby's brother, Harold, married Charles Emery Keeton's sister, Reva.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie G. Riggsby was born December 8, 1922 in Morgan County to Jennie Burke.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charls E. Keeton was born February 12, 1923 in Morgan County to Leana Caskey.
According to Ohio marriage records, Emery Keeton (living in Greene County, married once, age 74) married Pauline Dalton (living in Green County, married twice, age 71) on November 14, 1977 in Greene County.
According to U.S. Public Records, Emery Charles Keeton was born February 12, 1923 and was living in Fairborn, Ohio in 1992.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Grace G. Keeton was born December 8, 1922, and died January 10, 1996. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Grace G. Riggsby Keeton was born December 20, 1922 in Kentucky, and died January 10, 1996 in Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Montgomery County, at the age of 73. Her father's surname is listed as Riggsby, her mother's maiden name as Burke, and she was married at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emery Keeton was born February 12, 1923, and died March 11, 2009. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 88-13 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 9 & 10, 1930), Wren Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 34, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 23), Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Marea [Sarah Marie] (born in Kentucky, age 2).
The children of GRACE RIGGSBY and EMERY KEETON are:
- HAROLD EDWARD KEETON, m. CAROL ANN KILGORE.
- LARRY GENE KEETON.
- RONNIE DARREL KEETON, m. (unknown).
(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

JUANITA JOYCE "JOY" PENIX, daughter of BERHILDA RIGSBY and WILLIAM HENRY PENIX, was born August 21, 1927 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and died December 23, 1996 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married CHARLES WARREN MOORE, son of ZEBADEE MOORE and BERTHA WOODS. He was born April 19, 1926 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and died July 18, 1999 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: Juanita Penix's sister, Carrie LaVonda, married Charles Warren's brother, Jessie.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jaunita J. Penix was born August 21, 1927 in Boyd County to Berhilda Rigsby.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles W. Moore was born April 19, 1926 in Boyd County to Bertha Woods.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Juanita J. Moore was born August 21, 1927, and died December 23, 1996. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Juanita J. Moore died December 23, 1996 in Ashland, Boyd County, at the age of 69.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles W. Moore was born April 19, 1926, and died July 18, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Charles W. Moore died July 18, 1999 in Ashland, Boyd County, at the age of 73.
On pages 22 & 23 of the 1930 census for District 10-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Dee Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 30), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jessie L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Charles W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).
The children of JOY PENIX and CHARLES MOORE are:
- MICHAEL WARREN MOORE, m. (1) NANCY LOU STURGILL, m. (2) MARILYN HALL, m. (3) PATSY RAE ANDERSON.
- BARBARA ANN MOORE, m. (1) NEDDY DEAN CANTRELL, m. (2) LARRY HOLBROOK, m. (3) MICHAEL RAY BALES, m. (4) DENNIS AGUIRRE.
- KAREN SUE MOORE, m. RALPH MICHAEL VIRGIN.
(This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)

MINNIE BLAIR, daughter of ARTIE BLAIR and (unknown), was born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, died November 3, 1925 in Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married EVERETT ARMS, son of SAMUEL K. ARMS and SARAH ANN ADAMS, about 1914. He was born August 23, 1895 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 4, 1972 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. Everett Arms married (2) ALKA ESTEP, daughter of SAMUEL H. ESTEP and ROSA SALYER, about 1929. She was born September 10, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 9, 2007 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Everett Arms was the brother of Beecher Arms, who married June Brown, daughter of Cora E. Blanton and John Wesley Brown.
Alka Estep was the sister of Oakley Estepp.
Minnie Blair Arms had a stillborn baby girl on October 25, 1925 in Jennies Creek, and she died a few days later due to complications from that birth.
When Evertt Arms' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Denver, Johnson County, that he was married and had a child, and that he was born August 23, 1895 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.
According to her death certificate, Minnie Arms died November 3, 1925 in Holly Branch from puerpural septicemia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 30, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Minnie Arws [sic] died November 3, 1925 in Johnson County at the age of 30.
According to his obituary, Everett Arms (age 76), son of Samuel K. and Sarah Adams Arms, was a resident of Paintsville and a retired carpenter and painter. He was born August 23, 1895, died April 4, 1972 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Denver, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Alka Estep Arms; 5 sons, Orville Arms (of Chesapeake, Ohio), Alvis Arms (Chesapeake, Ohio), Billy Arms (Columbus, Ohio), Wayne Arms (St. Louis, Missouri), and Herbert Arms (Staffordsville); 2 daughters, Everetta Bradley (Columbus, Ohio) and Vicky Reed (Springfield, Ohio); 4 brothers, Raymond Arms (Leander), Ray Arms (Leander), Grady Arms (Columbus, Ohio), and Beecher Arms (Baltimore, Maryland); 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Everett Arms was born August 23, 1894, and died in April of 1972. 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, Everett Arms died April 4, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 76.
According to her obituary, Alka Estepp Arms (age 94), daughter of the late Sam and Rosie Salyers Estepp, was a sales clerk with G. C. Murphy Company. She was born September 10, 1912 in Johnson County, died March 9, 2007 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Arms, in 1972. She was survived by 4 sons, Alvious Arms (of Huntington, West Virginia), Bill Arms (Grove City, Ohio), Herbert Arms (Hager Hill, Kentucky), and Wayne Arms (Farmington, Missouri); and 2 daughters, Everetta Bradley (Stuggart, Arkansas) and Vickie Blanton (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), 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 (wife, 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 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, (dated April 10, 1930), Evertt Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17), Arvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Alvis E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).
On page 53 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Everett Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #481, he's a retail grocery truck driver, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 27), Alvis (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Billy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).
The children of MINNIE BLAIR and EVERETT ARMS are:
- ARNOLD ARMS, b. November 4, 1914, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 1914, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Arnold Arms died November 5, 1914 in Jennies Creek from the results of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Denver, his parents as Everett Arms (b. Kentucky) and Minie Blair (b. Kentucky), the informant as Everett Arms of Denver, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver.
- ORVILLE ARMS, b. November 11, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 31, 1990, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CAROL CATHERINE CONLEY.
- RUTH ARMS, b. April 15, 1918, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1921, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
- ALVIS E. ARMS, b. 1924, Kentucky.

AMOS PELPHREY, son of NAOMA SALYER and ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY, was born December 31, 1869 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 23, 1958 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) JINCY EMELINA REED, daughter of JASON M. REED and SARAH MANDA MCKENZIE on May 2, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born February 28, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) LAURA B. STURGILL, daughter of HENRY STURGILL and MARY A. "SARAH" KIMBLER, December 1, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born March 1, 1872 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 19, 1959 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Laura Sturgill married (1) JAMES ALEX H. BLANTON, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON BLANTON and MAHALA ANGELINE NICHOLS, October 19, 1889. He was born about 1871 in Kentucky, and died October 1, 1895.
Notes: Amos Pelphrey's sister, Rebecca, married Jincy Reed's brother, Asa. Jincy was also the sister of Elizabeth Reed.
Laura B. Sturgill was the sister of Winnie Sturgill. She was also the sister of Millard Fillmore Sturgill, who married Elizabeth Salyer, daughter of Benjamin F. Salyer and Sarah Francis O'Brian.
James Alex H. Blanton was the brother of Mary E. "Mollie" Blanton, Lourissa A. "Rissie" Blanton, Cora E. Blanton, and William Roscoe Blanton.
George Washington Blanton was the brother of Elias Blanton, Sarah Ann Blanton and James Mack Blanton.
According to Kentucky birth records, Jincy Emelina Reed was born February 28, 1874 in Johnson County to Jacin M. Reed (b. Lawrence County) and Sarah M. McKenzie (b. Scott County, Virginia).
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Amos Pelphrey (age 22) married Jinsey M. Reed (age 17) on May 2, 1891 in Johnson County.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Amos Pelphrey (2nd marriage, age 29) married Laura Blanton (2nd marriage, age 26) on December 1, 1899 in Johnson County.
According to his death certificate, George Washington Blanton died August 1, 1911 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Hypertrophy of heart, dropsy." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as November 15, 1845, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James Blanton (b. Johnson County) and Polly Davis (b. Johnson County), the informant as Roscoe Blanton of Kenwood, Kentucky, and the burial place as Blanton burial grounds.
According to his obituary, Amos Pelphrey (age 92), son of the late Jeff and Oma Salyer Pelphrey, was a well known farmer and livestock dealer and a lifelong resident of Staffordsville. He was born December 31, 1865 in Johnson County, died September 23, 1958 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Manila. He was survived by his wife, Laura Sturgill Pelphrey; 4 sons, Fred Pelphrey (of Staffordsville), Bert Pelphrey (Staffordsville), Brooks Pelphrey (Manila), and Vol Pelphrey (Volga); 2 daughters, Mrs. Donnie Tackett (Staffordsville) and Mrs. Dunlap (Detroit, Michigan); 2 sisters, Rose Pelphrey (Van Lear) and Allie Trimble (Cleveland, Ohio); and 1 half-brother, Ernest Mahan (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amos Pelphrey died September 23, 1958 in Johnson County at the age of 91.
According to her obituary, Laura B. Sturgill Pelphrey (age 87), 5th child of late Henry and Sarah Kimbler Sturgill, was a lifelong resident of Staffordsville. She was born March 1, 1872 in Johnson County, died May 19, 1959 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville. She was first married to James E. H. Blanton on October 19, 1889, and to this union was born 2 sons and 1 daughter. He died October 1, 1895. Her second marriage was to Amos Pelphrey, whom she married December 1, 1899. He died September 21, 1958. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and 6 brothers and sisters. She was survived by 5 sons, George Blanton (of Portsmouth, Ohio), Leck Blanton (Portsmouth), Fred Pelphrey (Staffordsville), Brooks Pelphrey (Staffordsville), and Vol Pelphrey (Staffordsville); 3 daughters, Chloe Mahan (Staffordsville), Donnie Tackett (Staffordsville), and Grace Dunlap (Detroit, Michigan); 2 sisters, Beechie Howard (Bolts Fork) and Winnie Frazier (Ashland): 48 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura Pelphrey died May 19, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 87.
On page 1 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), Geo W. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mahala A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Jas A. H. [James] (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lourisia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Cora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Stella R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), Sarah M. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #10, she's a farmer, married, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Wilbern H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 21), Asa J. N. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 18), Rebecca E. [Rebecca Ellen Reed] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 16), Nancy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 14), Misouri A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 11), and Jincy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 6).
On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Henry Sturgeon is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Marry (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 38), Marry F. [Mary F.] (daughter, single, servant, suffering from consumption, born in Virginia, age 21), James M. (son, born in Virginia, age 19), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 16), Winnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Milliard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Lilly B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Amos Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed is Laura (wife, born in March of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she hasn't had any children, age 27). They are living next to Amos' widowed mother.
On pages 22 & 23 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Laura Sturgill Blanton's first husband has died, she has remarried, and the children from her first marriage are found living with their grandparents. George W. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in November of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in January of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, she's given birth to 14 children and 10 are still living, age 47), William (son, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Charley (son, born in May of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Lydia (daughter, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Edgar (son, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Ethel (daughter, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Gelia [hard to read] (daughter, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Chloe (granddaughter, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), George W. (grandson, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Leck [hard to read] (grandson, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Amos Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, and the box for is age is left blank. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 37), Donna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Freddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Holbrooks (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Marvin B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Voltepton (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), Amos Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Donnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Brooks (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Vol (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Birt (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).
On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Brooks Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Swanee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), June E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Laura (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 53), and Amos (father, gardener, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 54).
On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Fred Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's the proprieter of a retail produce store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Dorthy (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), J. C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Betty Carbelene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Johan (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nola May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary Maeble (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Amos (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 71).
On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Laura B. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #68, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 64 years old.
The children of AMOS PELPHREY and LAURA STURGILL are:
- DONNA M. PELPHREY, b. September 17, 1900, Kentucky, d. March 1, 1985, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RALPH WAYNE TACKETT.
- FRED PELPHREY, b. February 14, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1977, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY FAIRCHILD.
- HOLBROOKS "BROOKS" PELPHREY, b. October 29, 1905, Kentucky, d. March 1987, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SWANNIE LEMASTER.
- MARVIN B. PELPHREY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
Notes: Marvin Pelphrey isn't with the family when the 1920 census was taken.
- VOLTEPTON "VOL" PELPHREY, b. August 28, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 3, 1961, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his obituary, Vol T. Pelphrey (age 53), son of the late Amos and Laura B. Pelphrey, was born August 28, 1908 in Johnson County, died November 3, 1961 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Donnie Tackett, in Staffordsville after an illness of 6 years, and was buried in Tackett Cemetery in Staffordsville. Besides his sister, survivors included 3 brothers, Fred Pelphrey (of Staffordsville), Brooks Pelphrey (Staffordsville), and Bert Pelphrey (Staffordsville); another sister, Mrs. Grace Dunlap (Detroit, Michigan); 2 half-brothers, George Blanton (Portsmouth, Ohio) and Leck Blanton (Wheelersburg, Ohio); and 1 half-sister, Mrs. Chloe Mahan (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- BERT PELPHREY, b. April 14, 1908, Kentucky, d. April 15, 1996, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, m. LUCILLE F. FOSTER.
- GRACE PELPHREY, b. 1912, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) DUNLAP, m. (2) (unknown first name) HITCHCOCK.
Notes: Grace Pelphrey's name is listed as Grace Dunlap in several of her family members' obituaries, through 1961. She is listed as Grace Hitchcock in her half-brother George's obituary when he died in 1983.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Grace Pelphrey was born February 11, 1911 in Johnson County to Laurie Sturgill.
The children of LAURA STURGILL and ALEX BLANTON are:
- CHLOE BLANTON, b. January 1891, Kentucky, m. ERNEST MAHAN. He was b. Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 23, 1971, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Chloe's husband's name was determined by finding the obituaries of 2 of their children, Elmer Earl Mahan (1924-2009) and Clotene Mahan Kimbler (1926-1999), and by finding the obituary of Ernest himself.
According to his obituary, Ernest Mahan (age 86), was born in Johnson County, died July 23, 1971 at the Paintsville home of his son, Callie Mahan, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chlore Mahan. He was survived by 5 sons, Frank Mahan (of Carey, Ohio), Bee Mahan (Carey), Herbert Mahan (Nippa), Callie Mahan, and Elmer Mahan (Staffordsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Clotine Kimbler (Staffordsville) and Mrs. Pearlie King (Columbus, Ohio); 39 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- GEORGE BLANTON, b. September 8, 1893, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 20, 1983, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, buried in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIE RICE.
Notes: George and his brother, Leck, are found living with their grandparents in 1910 (Page 3 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky).
According to his obituary, George Blanton (age 59), son of Alex Blanton and Laura Blanton Pelphrey and a retired steel worker, was born September 8, 1893 in Johnson County, died April 20, 1983 at home in Newark, New Jersey, and was buried in the family cemetery in Volga. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Rice Blanton. He was survived by 1 son, George L. Blanton (of Bon Aire, Georgia); 2 daughters, Mrs. Olivia Campbell (Vermillion, Ohio) and Mrs. Lillyan Lee (Newark); 2 half-brothers, Brooks Pelphrey (Manila, Kentucky) and Bert Pelphrey (Ypsilanti, Michigan); 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Donnie Tackett (Staffordsville) and Mrs. Grace Hitchcock (Oil Springs); 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- LECK BLANTON, b. December 1896, Kentucky.

WILLIAM HENRY BAYES, son of JAMES JACKSON BAYES and RACHEL EMILY PICKLESIMER, was born November 5, 1853 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 2, 1936 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SIDNEY M. LEWIS, daughter of JAMES LEWIS and PAULINA JACKSON, in 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1860 in Harland County, Kentucky, and died before 1930.
Notes: Sidney M. Lewis was the sister of Jeremiah M. "Jerry" Lewis.
According to Kentucky birth records, William Henry Bayes was born November 5, 1853 in Barnetts Creek to James J. Bayes and Rachael P.Simer.
According to Kentucky marriage records, Wm. H. Bayes (b. Johnson County, father b. Virginia, mother b. Floyd County, farmer, 1st marriage, age 21) married Sidney M. Lewis (b. Harlan County, father b. North Carolina, mother b. Harlan County, 1st marriage, age 14) on the 23rd of some month [unreadable] of 1874 in Johnson County.
According to his death certificate, Bill Bayes died December 2, 1936 in Riceville from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 84 years 2 months, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jack Bayes (b. Kentucky) and Bettie Pickle (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bud Bayes of Swamp Branch, and the burial place as Jennies Creek.
According to his obituary, Bill Bayes (age 84), son of the late Jack Bayes, died in 1936 at home in Riceville following a short illness from intestinal disorders, and was buried in the family cemetery in Swamp Branch. He was survived by his widow; several children; and 3 brothers, Sam Bayes, Bud Bayes, and Pete Bayes, all of Johnson County. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
On page 65 of the 1860 census for Harlan County, Kentucky (dated July 9, 1860), James Lewis is listed as the head of the household for house #423, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Perlina (born in Kentucky, age 34), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 14), Judah (female, born in Kentucky, age 12), Drucilla (born in Kentucky, age 9), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 6), Jacob (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Sydney (born in Kentucky, age 1).
On pages 7 & 8 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1870), James Lewis is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Paulina (born in Kentucky, age 44), Drusilla (born in Kentucky, age 20), Jacob (born in Kentucky, age 14), Sidney (female, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jerry (born in Kentucky, age 8), George (born in Kentucky, age 4), Marg Brock (born in Kentucky, age 24), and James Brock (born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated William Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #376, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Sidney M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Paulina C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Amanda E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and William M. Brock (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).
On page 55 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), William H. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #476, he's a farmer, born in November of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Syney M. (wife, born in February of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 40), Paulina (daughter, single, not working, born in December of 1876 in Kentucky, age 23), Emma (daughter, born in April of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Elza (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Beecher (son, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Martha (daughter, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Nelly Bayes (granddaughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 months).
On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), William Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sidney M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 51), Henry W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15).
On page 34 of the 1920 census for District 135 (Forks) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), William H. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Sidney M. (wife, midwife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 62), William E. (son, widowed, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 33), Henry Ward B. (son, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 26), Martha J. Ealey [hard to read] (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), James A. Ealey (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), William H. Ealey (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), David B. Ealey (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), Tolly Bayes (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Dixie Bayes (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).
On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 13-1 (Jackson) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), William Bayes is found widowed and living in the home of his daughter. James Little is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a salesman in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 29), Winalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and William H. Bays (father-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).
The children of BILL BAYES and SIDNEY LEWIS are:
- AMANDA ELLA BAYES, b. 1879, Kentucky, m. DAVID HELTON.
- PAULINA C. BAYES, b. December 1876, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LEWIS.
- EMMA BAYES, b. April 1881, Kentucky.
- ELZA BAYES, b. September 1883, Kentucky.
- BEECHER BAYES, b. February 12, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 11, 1957, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BESSIE BLANTON.
Notes: According to his obituary, Beecher Bayes (age 65), son of William and Sidney Lewis Bayes, was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was born February 12, 1892 in Johnson County, died December 11, 1957 at home in King Addition [Paintsville], and was buried in Bayes Cemetery in Swamp Branch. He was survived by his widow, Bessie Blanton Bayes; 1 son, William Elzie Bayes (U.S. Navy in Brunswick, Georgia); 1 daughter, Mrs. Robert Porter (of Salem, Indiana); and 1 sister, Mrs. Pauline Lewis of Ashland. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- HENRY W. BAYES, b. 1892, Kentucky.
- MARTHA J. BAYES, b. January 1897, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) EALEY, m. (2) JAMES LITTLE.

LABONIN "LABE" PELPHREY, son of SAMUEL HARRISON "HARRIS" PELPHREY and MARY SPRADLIN, was born May 4, 1890 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 12, 1959 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Asa's Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LOUISA JANE WILLIAMS, daughter of THOMAS WILLIAMS and MARGARET BROWN, about 1909. She was born January 21, 1889 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 12, 1982 in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, and is buried in Thomas Williams Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Louisa Williams was the sister of Flora Williams, Nancy Evaline Williams, Erie Zella Williams, Estalona Williams, and Ransom B. "Bee" Williams.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was an Opel Pelphrey who was born May 13, 1915 in Johnson County to a Louie Williams.
When Labe Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer and merchant in Riceville, Kentucky, that he was married and had children, and that he was born May 4, 1890 in Staffordsville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.
According to his obituary, Labe Pelphrey, son of Samuel H. and Mary Spradlin Pelphrey, owned and operated Pelphrey Fruit Market in Paintsville for several years, and was a government employee in Lima, Ohio, for 2 years before becoming disabled. He was born May 4, 1890 in Johnson County, died January 12, 1959 in Paintsville after an illness of 5 years, and was buried in the family cemetery in Asa Creek. He was survived by his wife, Lou Williams Pelphrey, whom he married 49 years prior to his death. He was also survived 2 sons, Vencil Pelphrey (United Baptist minister and operator of Pelphrey's Grocery in Paintsville) and Thomas Pelphrey (of Toledo, Ohio); 5 daughters, Agnes Howard (Dayton, Ohio), Juanita Holbrook (Alger, Ohio), Dorris Jeane Painter (Waverly, Ohio), Okie McKenzie (Bele Center, Ohio), and Bonnie Lou Castle (Xenia, Ohio); 3 brothers, J. H. Pelphrey (Paintsville), Ray Pelphrey (Pikeville), and Don Pelphrey (Denver, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Mrs. Frankie Conley (Ashland) and Mrs. Ervin Spradlin (Paintsville); 15 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Labe Pelphrey died January 12, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 69.
According to her obituary, Lou Williams Pelphrey (age 93), daughter of Thomas and Margaret Brown Williams, was born January 21, 1889 in Johnson County, died October 12, 1982 in Alger, Ohio at the home of her daughter, Juanita Holbrook, after an extended illness, and was buried in Thomas Williams Cemetery in Leander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Labe Pelphrey, on January 12, 1959. She was survived by 2 sons, Vencil L. Pelphrey (of Paintsville) and Thomas Pelphrey (Toledo, Ohio); 5 daughters, Agnes Howard (Dayton, Ohio), Juanita Holbrook (Alger, Ohio), Doris Jean Painter (Waverly, Ohio), Oka McKenzie (Kenton, Ohio), and Bonnie Lou Castle (Desota, Texas); 23 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lou Pelphrey was born January 21, 1889, and died in October of 1982. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lou Pelphrey was born about 1889 in Kentucky, and died October 12, 1982 at home in Hardin County at the age of 93. She was widowed at the time of her death.
On page 36 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Thomas Willims is listed as the head of the household for house #300, he's a farmer, born in August of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in October of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 14 children and 12 are still living, age 44), William B. (son, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Isaac K. (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), James J. (son, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Nancy E. (daughter, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), John R. (son, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Louisa J. (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Quintilla (daughter, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Arra Z. (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Altonia (daughter, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Estalona (daughter, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Ransom B. (son, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months).
On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Laban Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, and he's 19 years old. Also listed is Louisa J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, age 21). They are living next to Louisa's parents.
On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Labe Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Lou (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Agnes (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Junita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), and Vencil (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).
On pages 38 & 39 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Labe Pelphry is listed as the head of the householf for house #192, he's a huxter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Louie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 40), Agnus A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jaunita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Vincil L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Oka Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Thomas H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Doris G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).
The children of LABE PELPHREY and LOUISA WILLIAMS are:
- AGNES PELPHREY, b. April 11, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOWARD.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Agnes Pelphrey was born April 11, 1913 in Johnson County to Louiza Williams.
- JUANITA PELPHREY, b. March 23, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOLBROOK.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Agnes Pelphrey was born March 23, 1917 in Johnson County to Louisa Williams.
- VENCIL L. PELPHREY, b. 1919, Kentucky.
- OKIE IRENE PELPHREY, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCKENZIE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oka Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lou Williams.
- THOMAS H. PELPHREY, b. April 15, 1926, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 18, 2007, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RITA OPFERMANN.
Notes: According to his obituary, Thomas H. Pelphrey (age 80), son of the late Labe and Lou Williams Pelphrey, was born April 15, 1926 in Denver, died March 18, 2007 at home in Toledo, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Rita Opfermann Pelphrey; 7 sons, Thomas Pelphrey Jr., Gary Opfermann, Bill Opfermann, Alan Opfermann, Jim Opfermann, Thomas Opfermann, and John Opfermann; 10 daughters, Wanda Lou Lewis, Rebecca Smith, Nancy Lake, Roxann Opfermann, Virginia Weeman, Vicki Oberski, Judith Simmons, Mary Sopsack, Susan Opfermann, and Anette Opfermann; 2 sisters, Juanita Holbrook and Doris Jean Borders; and many grand and great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- DORIS JEAN PELPHREY, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) PAINTER, m. (1) (unknown first name) BORDERS.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris J. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lou Williams.
- BONNIE LOU PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES WILLIAM CASTLE, son of MARY HORN and SHERMAN CASTLE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonnie L. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lou Williams.

FRED PELPHREY, son of AMOS PELPHREY and LAURA STURGILL, was born February 14, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 6, 1977 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married DOROTHY FAIRCHILD, daughter of JOSEPH FAIRCHILD and ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" ESTEP, about 1925. She was born September 9, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 4, 1984 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his obituary, Fred Pelphrey (age 75), son of Amos and Laura Sturgill Pelphrey and a resident of Staffordsville, was born February 14, 1902 in Johnson County, died October 6, 1977 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Dorothy Fairchild Pelphrey; 3 sons, Jack C. Pelphrey (of Fairborn, Ohio), Fred Carol Pelphrey (Columbus, Ohio), and Eddie Harold Pelphrey (Barnetts Creek); 4 daughters, Betty Jackson (Ramona, California), Jo Ann Estep (Fairborn, Ohio), Mary Camp (Fairborn, Ohio), and Nola VanHoose (Paintsville); 2 brothers, Brooks Pelphrey (Manila, Kentucky) and Bert Pelphrey (Ypsilanti, Michigan); 2 sisters, Mrs. Donnie Tackett (Staffordsville) and Mrs. Grace Dunlap (Staffordsville); 2 half-brothers, George Blanton (Macon, Georgia) and Leck Blanton (Wheelersburg, Ohio); 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Fred Pelphrey was born February 14, 1903, and died in October of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Fred Pelphrey died October 6, 1977 in Floyd County at the age of 75. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
According to her obituary, Dorothy Fairchild Pelphrey (age 76), daughter of Joe and Liz Fairchild and a resident of Staffordsville, was born September 9, 1907 in Johnson County, died June 4, 1984 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pelphrey, on October 6, 1977. She was survived by 3 sons, Jack C. Pelphrey (of Fairborn, Ohio), Fred Carol Pelphrey (Columbus, Ohio), and Eddie Harold Pelphrey (Denver, Kentucky); and 4 daughters, Betty Jackson (Ramona, California), Jo Ann Estep (Fairborn, Ohio), Mary Camp (Fairborn, Ohio), and Nola VanHoose (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dorothy Pelphrey was born September 9, 1907, and died in June of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dorothy Pelphrey died June 4, 1984 in Floyd County at the age of 76. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.
On pages 36 & 37 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1930), Fred Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Dorothy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), and Jack C. (son, born in Kentucky age 1 year 4 months).
On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Fred Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's the proprieter of a retail produce store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Dorthy (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), J. C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Betty Carbelene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Johan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nola May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary Maeble (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Amos (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, zero education, age 71).
The children of FRED PELPHREY and DOROTHY FAIRCHILD are:
- JACK C. PELPHREY, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack C. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Dorthy Fairchilds.
- BETTY CARBOLENE PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JACKSON.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty C. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Dorthy Fairchilds.
- JO ANN PELPHREY, m. (unknown first name) ESTEP.
- NOLA MAE PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JIMMY LEE VANHOOSE, son of JAMES VANHOOSE and ANNA VANHOOSE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nola M. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Dorthy Fairchilds.
- MARY MABLE PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LARRY CAMP, m. (2) GEORGE LOWELL "BUD" BLANTON, son of CHARLIE BLANTON and EMMA MCKENZIE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Dorthy Fairchild.
- FRED CAROL PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SUE DELL CONLEY, daughter of GUS CONLEY and GENEVA P. REED.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Dorthy Fairchild.
- EDDIE HAROLD PELPHREY, m. BLANCHE BLANTON.
(This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley, Sue Conley Pelphrey, and other sources)