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    DANIEL E. BLANTON, son of FLORENCE SLUSHER and ALBERT BLANTON, was born May 5, 1899 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died July 8, 1979 in Greenup County, Kentucky. He married FLORA E. CROSE, daughter of LEWIS GORDON CROSE and SARAH DOROTHY PERRY, about 1923. She was born October 16, 1905 in Morgan County, Kentucky. and died December 25, 1991 in Greenup County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Sarah Dorothy Perry's name could have been Dorothy Sarah Perry. Her complete name was determined using the 1920 census report, and by finding the birth record transcripts of 2 of her children. Joyce Crase [Joyce Crose] was born April 9, 1913 in Morgan County to Sarah Perry, and Paul E. Crose was born October 7, 1916 in Morgan County to Sarah Perry. On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 88-13 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Dorothy Perry is found married to a man by the name of Joe Fisher, and her son Paul's last name is spelled "Cross."

    According to his death certificate, Garda Crose [Lewis Gordon Crose] died October 12, 1916 in Panther Branch, Morgan County, suddenly, and from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as October 12, 1880, his age as 36, his marital status is blank, his occupation as farmer, his parents as George Crose (b. Kentucky) and Ellen Law (b. Kentucky), the informant as Carter Stamper of Blaze, Kentucky, and the burial place as George Crose Graveyard. He was actually born in December of 1889 as can be seen on page 3 of the 1900 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900).

    When Daniel Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that was a farmer working for Albert Blanton in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Albert Blanton, and that he was born May 5, 1899. He was found to be short and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dan Blanton was born May 5, 1899, and died in July of 1979. 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, Dan Blanton died July 8, 1979 in Greenup County at the age of 79.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Flora E. Blanton was born October 16, 1905, and died December 25, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flora E. Blanton died December 25, 1991 in Greenup County at the age of 86.

    On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 152 (Panthers Branch) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Gardie Cross is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a timber cutter for public works, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Dortha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 2 children and all are still living, age 20), Frora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Fernia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). Carter Stamper, who was the informant on Gordon's death certificate, is in house #69.

    On pages 26 & 27 of the 1920 census for District 209 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Flora Crose is found living with her widowed mother in the home of her grandparents. Robert Perry is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70), Dorothy Crose (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), Flora Crose (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Fernie Crose (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Carl Crose (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Joyce Crose (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Paul Crose (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months).

    On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 10-23 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Dan Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's working in a steel plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 24), Clyde W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Teddy (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Dan Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

      The children of DAN BLANTON and FLORA CROSE are:

      1. CLYDE W. BLANTON, b. 1924, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde W. Blanton was born in Boyd County to Flora Crose.
      2. JAMES TEDDY BLANTON, b. 1926, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James T. Blanton was born in Boyd County to Flora Crad.
      3. DANIEL E. BLANTON JR., b. May 3, 1928, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: It appears that Flora Crose may have had 2 children named Daniel Blanton that both died young. In the 1930 census, Dan Jr. is 1 year old. According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Daniel E Blanton was born May 3, 1928 in Boyd County to Flora Crose. According to another one, Daniel Blanton was born December 20, 1930 in Boyd County to Flora Casse.
      4. DANIEL E. BLANTON JR., b. December 26, 1930, Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. December 26, 1930, Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certifate, Daniel Blanton Jr., died at 11:10 a.m. on December 26, 1930 in Ashland, Boyd County, from the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Westwood [Ashland], his birth date as December 26, 1930, his age as less than a day, his parents as Dan Blanton (b. Magoffin County) and Flora Crose (b. Morgan County), the informant as Dan Blanton of Westwood, Kentucky, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery.






    ROSA LEE TACKETT, daughter of DRUCILLA CRACE and JAMES WAYMEN TACKETT, was born in June of 1876 in Kentucky, and died in 1950. She married STEPHEN M. CAUDILL, son of PLEASANT CAUDILL and KATHERINE ELLEN WILEY, about 1895. He was born in October of 1873 in Kentucky, and died September 10, 1957 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    Notes: A photo of their headstone shows that Stephen Caudill lived from 1871 to 1957, although it's hard to read, and that Rosa Lee Caudill lived from 1875 to 1950.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Steve Caudill died September 10, 1957 in Magoffin County at the age of 86.

    On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Stephen Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in October of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Rosa L. (wife, born in June of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), Columbus (son, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Lunda (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), Farmer (son, born in October of 1899 in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Aught Wiley (cousin, single, farm laborer, born in June of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23). They are living next to Rosa's parents.

    On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Stepen M. Cudill is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, age 35), Columbus (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lunda (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Farmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Pearly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Magie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Delpha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

    On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Stephen Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Rosalee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Lunda (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Farmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Delpha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Hurmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Thurmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ivory (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months), and Drucilia Tackett (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 81).

    On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Steve Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Rosilee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 55), Farmer (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 29), Hermie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Thurmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ivory (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Milta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7). They are living next to son Lundy.

      The children of ROSA LEE TACKETT and STEPHEN CAUDILL are:

      1. COLUMBUS CAUDILL, b. March 1896, Kentucky.
      2. LUNDY CAUDILL, b. February 2, 1898, Kentucky, d. February 1974, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DUCIE LUCY BLANTON.
      3. FARMER CAUDILL, b. October 1899, Kentucky.
      4. PEARLIE CAUDILL, b. 1905, Kentucky.
      5. DELPHA CAUDILL, b. 1908, Kentucky.
      6. HERMIE CAUDILL, b. August 4, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hermie Caudill was born August 4, 1911 in Magoffin County to Rosa Tackett.
      7. THURMIE CAUDILL, b. August 7, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thurma Caudill was born August 7, 1914 in Magoffin County to Rona Tackett.
      8. IVORY CAUDILL, b. April 29, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivory Caudill was born April 29, 1916 in Magoffin County to Rosa Tackett.
      9. EVA CAUDILL, b. June 11, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eva Caudill was born June 11, 1918 in Magoffin County to Rosa Tackett.
      10. MALTA CAUDILL, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malta Caudill was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Tackett.






    PLEASANT CAUDILL, son of ABEL CAUDILL and MARY ANN "POLLY" CRACE, was born about 1846 in Kentucky, and died before 1880. He married KATHERINE ELLEN WILEY, daughter of ANDREW J. WILEY and NANCY EVELINE TACKETT, in 1868. She was born in September of 1850 in Kentucky, and died after 1930. Katherine Ellen Wiley married (2) COLUMBUS P. LEMASTER, son of JOSEPH ELI LEMASTER and LYDIA MARGARET TACKETT.

    Notes: Columbus Lemaster was the brother of James Lemaster, Missouri Ellen Lemaster, and Turtle Dove Lemaster.

    Nancy Eveline Tackett's full name was determined by finding the Kentucky birth records of 2 of her children. John M. Wiley was born August 27, 1854 in Johnson County to Andrew Wiley and Nancy Eveline Tackett, and Thomas Wiley was born April 23, 1858 in Johnson County to Andrew J. Wiley and Nancy Avalene Tacket.

    According to U.S. marriage records, Pleasant Caudill (b. 1846, Kentucky) married Kate Ellen Wiley in 1868.

    On page 83 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 10, 1860), Andrew J. Wiley is listed as the head of the household for house #527, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 33), Kata E. Wiley (born in Kentucky, age 10), Malissa J. (born in Kentucky, age 9), William B. (born in Kentucky, age 7), J. M. H. [John] (born in Kentucky, age 6), Vashti (female, born in Kentucky, age 4), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Rankin (born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

    On page 5 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 13, 1870), Plesant Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Catharine (born in Kentucky, age 19), and Rosanna (born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 8 months). Pleasant's parents are in house #13.

    On page 14 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), Katherine Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #115, she's keeping house, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 29 years old. Also listed are Rosanna (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Stephen M. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Esbanera (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

    On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Clumbus Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in August of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Catherine E. (wife, born in September of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 15 children and 8 are still living, age 49), Liza E. (daughter, born in May of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Deeleonee (son, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), William O. B. (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Lidda M. [Lydia M.] (daughter, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Lancy J. (daughter, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Nancy Wiley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in October of 1815 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 84).

    On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Columbus P. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Katy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 30 years, she's given birth to 15 children and 7 are still living, age 61), Deeleenee (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Lidie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), William O. (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, age 22), and Lilly (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 0 years, she hasn't had any children, age 19).

    On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Columbus Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Katy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 69), Deeleenee (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 34), and Lyda M. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30).

    On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Lum Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #239, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Mary C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 74), Lena (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 46), and Liddie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 40).

      The children of PLEASANT CAUDILL and KATE WILEY are:

      1. ROSANNA CAUDILL, b. August 1879, Kentucky.
      2. STEPHEN M. CAUDILL, b. October 1871, Kentucky, d. September 10, 1957, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ROSA LEE TACKETT.
      3. EZBONERI CAUDILL, b. October 10, 1872, Kentucky, d. April 5, 1948, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SARAH ANN (unknown last name).
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Ezboneri Caudill died April 5, 1948 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 10, 1870, his marital status as married, his wife as Sarah Ann Caudill (age 73), his occupation as farmer, his parents as Plesant Caudill (b. Kentucky) and Katie Ellen Wiley (b. Kentucky, the burial place as Wheelersburg, Kentucky, and the doctor as B. R. Conley [Byron Richard Conley].






    DAVID SLUSHER, son of SARAH ELIZABETH CONLEY and ABIJAH SLUSHER, was born October 2, 1884 in Kentucky, and died August 14, 1960 in Hamilton County, Ohio. He married MARGARET PHIPPS about 1902. She was born about 1887 in Kentucky.

    Notes: When David Slusher's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was an automobile repairman in N & W Car Shop in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, that his closest relative was Mrs. Margret Slusher of Fullerton, Greenup County, and that he was born October 2, 1884. He had blue eyes and brown hair.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, David Slusher was born about 1882, and died August 14, 1960 at home in Hamilton County at the age of 78. He was widowed at the time of his death.

    On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Dave Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 28), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Gracie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 1).

    On pages 7 & 8 of the 1930 census for District 73-39 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 5, 1930), David Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a machinist in a railroad shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Indiana, first married at age 19, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 42), Grace (daughter, single, stitcher in a shoe factory, born in Oklahoma, age 21), Irene (daughter, cook in a restaurant, born in Kentucky, age 18), William L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ruth (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10), Helen L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), Virginia M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3), Fletcher Crowling (lodger, single, machinist in a railroad shop, born in West Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 33), and Robert Bentley (lodgere, married, pipe fitter in a railroad shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, first married at 22, age 40).

      The children of DAVID SLUSHER and MARGARET PHIPPS are:

      1. BERTHA SLUSHER, b. 1903, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1919, Fullerton, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. OSCAR W. ROE.
      2. VERNIE SLUSHER, b. 1905, Kentucky.
      3. GRACE SLUSHER, b. 1909, Oklahoma.
      4. IRENE SLUSHER, b. 1912, Kentucky.
      5. MATTIE SLUSHER, b. January 10, 1916, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1916, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fullerton, Greenup County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mattie Slusher was born January 10, 1916 in Greenup County to Maggie Phipps.
        According to her death certificate, Mattie Slusher died January 21, 1916 in Greenup County from what is hard to read, but look like it says "Insuition." Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as January 18, 1916, her age as 3 days, her parents as David Slusher (b. Kentucky) and Magie Fips (b. Kentucky), and the informant as David Slusher of Fullerton, Kentucky.
      6. WILLIAM L. SLUSHER, b. January 10, 1916, Greenup County, Kentucky.
        Notes: William and Mattie Slusher were twins.
        According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William L. Slusher was born January 10, 1916 in Greenup County to Maggie Phipps.
      7. RUTH SLUSHER, b. 1920, Ohio.
      8. HELEN L. SLUSHER, b. 1926, Ohio.
      9. VIRGINIA M. SLUSHER, b. 1927, Ohio.






    EMILY SLUSHER, daughter of SARAH ELIZABETH CONLEY and ABIJAH SLUSHER, was born July of 1886 in Kentucky. She married CHARLES H. SULLIVAN, son of JOHN L. SULLIVAN and ELIZABETH HENSLEY. He was born April 7, 1881 in Charlott Furnace, Carter County, Kentucky, died June 11, 1942 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When Charles Sullivan's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for C & O Railroad in Russell, the he had a wife and a child, that he had rheumatism, and that he was born July 4, 1887 in Charlotte Furnace, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had dark blue eyes and brown hair.

    According to his death certificate, Charlie Sullivan died June 11, 1942 in Grayson from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birth date as July 4, 1887, his marital status as married, his wife as Mrs. Emma Sullivan, his occupation as coal elevator operator, his place of residence as Flatwoods, Greenup County, his parents as John L. Sullivan (b. Franklin Furnace, Ohio) and Elizabeth Hensley (b. Hopewell, Kentucky), and the informant as Mirada Jones of New Boston, Ohio.

    On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 35 (Iron Hill) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), John Sullivan is listed as the head of the household for house #222 [hard to read], he's a farmer, born in February of 1848 in Ohio, father born in Germany, mother born in Virginia, married for 20 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in August of 1865 in Kentucky, father's birthplace is blank, mother born Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 34), Sarah M. [Sarah Minerva] (daughter, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Charles H. (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Mary E. (daughter, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Andrew (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Biddy (daughter, born in June of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Eliza (daughter, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Nancy A. (daughter, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 5 months).

    On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 37 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Charlie Sullivan is found living as a boarder in the home of a Colley family (house #211). He's single, a laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, and he's 23 years old.

    On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 108 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Charles Sullivan is listed as the head of the household for house #249, he's a motorman on the coal docks, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), and Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 45-16 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Charles Sullivan is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a coal crane operator for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in the United States, first married at age 22, and he's 42 years old. Also listed is Emmey (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41).

      The children of EMMA SLUSHER and CHARLIE SULLIVAN are:

      1. CARL SULLIVAN, b. March 24, 1911, Kentucky, d. September 15, 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Carl Sullivan died September 15, 1927 in Greenup County from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 24, 1907, his marital status as single, his occupation as student, his parents as Charlie Sullivan (b. Kentucky) and Emma Slusher (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Charlie Sullivan.






    LILLIE SPRADLIN, daughter of REBECCA JANE CONLEY and BRITTON SPRADLIN, was born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, and died in 1955. She married WALLACE LUTHER CAUDILL, son of CAMPBELL E. CAUDILL and EMILY J. BLAIR. He was born February 23, 1892 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 8, 1960 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When Wallace Luther Caudill'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 in Leander, Kentucky, that he was single, that he had a weak eye, and that he was born February 23, 1892 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be short and slender, and he had gray eyes and dark brown hair.

    According to his obituary, Luther Caudill (age 67), son of Campbell and Emily Blair Caudill, was born February 23, 1892 in Johnson County, was a lifelong resident of Denver, Kentucky, died January 8, 1960 at a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Caudill, in 1955. He was survived by 2 sons, Freddie and Chester Caudill (both of Denver); 4 daughters, Margie Trimble (Barnetts Creek), Anna Mae Garrebrant (Columbus, Ohio), Rebecca Arms (Columbus, Ohio), and Ruby Jewell Squirres (New Fane, New York); 2 brothers, Frank Caudill (Louisa, Kentucky) and Monroe Caudill (Paintsville); and 3 sisters, Jessie Hitchcock (Denver) and Gertie Litteral (Oil Springs) [the 3rd sister isn't listed. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Willie L. Caudill died January 8, 1960 in Johnson County at the age of 67.

    On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 8, 1920), Luther Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's working for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), and Margie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months). They are living next to Lillie's parents.

    On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Luther Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #284, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 28, age 39), Margie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Fredie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Anna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Charles L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), Rebie J. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

      The children of LILLIE SPRADLIN and LUTHER CAUDILL are:

      1. MARGIE CAUDILL, b. June 9, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 5, 2009, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KERMIT H. TRIMBLE.
      2. FREDDIE CAUDILL, b. October 30, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 16, 1999, Bellevontaine, Logan County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA JEAN (unknown last name).
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Freddie Caudill was born October 30, 1920 in Johnson County to Lilly Spradlin.
        According to his obituary, Freddie Caudill (age 78), son of the late Luther and Lillia Spradlin Caudill and a retired railroad machine operator, was born October 30, 1920 in Johnson County, died April 16, 1999 at home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Martha Jean Caudill; 3 sons, Troy Caudill (of Walbridge, Ohio), Roy Caudill (Pemberville, Ohio), and Freddie Keith Caudill (Fostoria, Ohio); 3 daughters, Polly Salyer (Bellefontaine), Janie Plummer (Millbury, Ohio), and Saundra Cutchall (Perrysburg, Ohio); 3 sisters, Margie Trimble (Staffordsville), Anna Mae Dyer (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Ruby Jewell Elswick (Flat Gap), 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      3. ANNA MAE CAUDILL, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DYER.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna M. Caudill was born in Johnson County to Lillie Spradlin.
      4. CHESTER LEE CAUDILL, b. February 9, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 3, 1975, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRANCIS BLAIR.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chester L. Caudill was born February 9, 1925 in Johnson County to Lillie Spradlin.
        According to his obituary, Chester Lee Caudill (age 50), son of the late Luther and Lillie Spradlin Caudill, was born March 9, 1925, died November 3, 1975, and was buried in Ratliff Cemetery in Denver. He was survived by his wife, Francis Blair; 4 sons, Dan Caudill (of Carey, Ohio), Jeffery Allen Caudill (Denver, Kentucky), Teddy Wallace Caudill (Denver), and Chester Leon Caudill (Denver); 2 daughters, Georgene Daniel (West Van Lear) and Patsy Ruth Caudill (Denver); 1 brother, Freddy Caudill (Stoney Ridge, Ohio); 4 sisters, Margie Trimble (Barnetts Creek), Anna Mae Dyer (Portsmouth, Ohio), Reba Jewell Squires (Portsmouth), and Rebecca Arms (Columbus, Ohio); and 1 grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
        According to Social Security death record transcripts, Chester Caudill was born March 9, 1925, and died in November of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
        According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Chester L. Caudill died November 3, 1975 in Johnson County at the age of 50.
      5. REBECCA CAUDILL, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ARMS.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebecca Caudill was born in Johnson County to Lillie Spradlin.
      6. RUBY JEWELL CAUDILL, b. September 29, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 11, 2003, buried in Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) SQUIRES.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby J. Caudille was born September 29, 1928 in Johnson County to Lillie Spradlin.
        According to her obituary, Ruby Caudill Squires (age 74), daughter of the late Luther and Lillie Spradlin Caudill, was born September 29, 1928 in Johnson County, died January 11, 2003, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. She was survived by 1 daughter, Linda Vanhoose (of Staffordsville); 2 sisters, Ann Dyer (Staffordsville) and Margie Trimble (Staffordsville); 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)






    ALAMANDER BLAIR, son of SAMUEL RUSSELL BLAIR and MIRANDA LEMASTER, was born May 20, 1875 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 4, 1964 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ARTELIA "TELIA" BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR and MARY "MOLLY" VANHOOSE, about 1896. She was born July 19, 1880 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 29, 1965 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Alamander Blair was born May 20, 1875 in Johnson County to Samuel Blair (b. Johnson County) and Maranda Lemaster (b. Johnson County).

    When Alamander Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Dener, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Telia Blair (wife)" of Denver, and that he was born June 10, 1874. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had black eyes and dark-colored hair.

    According to her obituary, Artelia Blair Blair (age 84), daughter of William and Molly VanHoose Blair, was born July 19, 1880 in Barnetts Creek, lived her entire life in Barnetts Creek, died May 29, 1965 in River View Rest Home in Ashland, and was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alamander Blair, on November 4, 1964. She was survived by 3 sons, Prater Blair (of Huntington, West Virginia), Gay Blair (Oil Springs) [the 3rd son isn't listed); 2 daughters, Mrs. Conroy Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Mrs. Son Horn (Staffordsville); 6 brothers, Verner Blair (Leander), Crate Blair (Sciotoville, Ohio), Dee Blair (Oil Springs), Connie Blair (Barnetts Creek), Dexter Blair (Leander), and Eshel Blair (Washington Court House, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Hester Picklesimer; 23 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Artelia Blair died May 29, 1965 in Greenup County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

    According to his obituary, Alamander Blair (age 90), son of the late Samuel and Meranda Lemaster Blair and a retired farmer, was born June 10, 1874 in Barnetts Creek, lived his entire life in Barnetts Creek, died November 4, 1964 in Belefonte Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Blair Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Artelia Blair, whom he married in 1896; 3 sons, Elder Prater Blair (of Huntington, West Virginia), Gay Blair (London, Kentucky), and Wayne Blair (Oil Springs); 2 daughters, Mrs. Conroy Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Mrs. Son Horn (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Mrs. Lula Salyer (Barnetts Creek); 23 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alamndr Blair died November 5, 1964 in Greenup County at the age of 90. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

    On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Alamander Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Artelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 27), Dosia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ora L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Shella B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Etta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), William P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Samuel T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living close to Artelia's father and step-mother.

    On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Alamander Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Artelie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Prater (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Tolly (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Gail (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months), and Walter Blair (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37).

    On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Alamender Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Artelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 49), Tollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Gay (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

      The children of ALAMANDER BLAIR and TELIA BLAIR are:

      1. DOSHIA ANN BLAIR, b. September 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 18, 1972, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CONROY TRIMBLE.
      2. ORA L. BLAIR, b. 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      3. SHELLA B. BLAIR, b. April 7, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      4. ETTA M. BLAIR, b. July 24, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      5. WILLIAM PRATER BLAIR, b. July 22, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      6. SAMUEL TOLLIE BLAIR, b. 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      7. HALLACK BLAIR, b. February 15, 1912, Kentucky.
      8. GAY BLAIR, b. 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      9. ALBERT WAYNE BLAIR, b. August 10, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Albert W. Blair was born August 10, 1918 in Johnson County to Telia Blair.
      10. ELLIS BERT BLAIR, b. May 8, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 27, 1921, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bert Blair was born May 8, 1921 in Johnson County to Artilia Blair.
        According to his death certificate, Ellis B. Blair died June 27, 1921 in Barnetts Creek from malnutrition. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 8, 1921, his parents as Alamander Blair (b. Kentucky) and Tellia Blair (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Alamander Blair of Barnetts Creek.






    WILLIAM ALBERT PICKLESIMER, son of AMANDA JANE SPRADLIN and ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, was born July 11, 1881 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 27, 1943 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ZELDA TRIMBLE, daughter of DAVID NATHANIEL TRIMBLE and NANCY JANE VANHOOSE about 1902. She was born August 8, 1885 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 12, 1950 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When Albert Psimer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Zelda Psimer Wife of Barnetts Creek, and that he was born July 11, 1881. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

    According to his death certificate, Albert Picklesimer died November 27, 1943 from causes that are hard to read, but could possibly be related to an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 11, 1881, his marital status as married, his wife as Zelda Picklesimer, his parents as Isaac Picklesimer (b. Kentucky) and Mandy Jane Spradlin (b. Kentucky), the informant as Avalee Picklesimer of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

    According to his obituary, Albert Picklesimer (age 62), and his son, Robert T. Picklesimer (age 35), both died as a result of an automobile accident. "Witnesses stated that the car in which the Picklesimers were riding left the road and literally flew through the air, striking a tree on the hillside and crashing some hundred feet below in Paint Creek just below the mouth of Big Mud Lick. The elder Picklesimer was killed instantly, his son dying Sunday at a local hospital to which he had been taken. Survivors of Albert Picklesimer are his wife, Mrs. Zelda Trimble Picklesimer, two daughters, Syble Rice, Collista and Avalee at home, brothers Sherman, W. Va.; John R., Sam and Albert, all of Ohio, and Sanford at Van Lear, and a sister, Mrs. Clarence Williams, of Ohio. Robert is survived by his wife Mrs. Hester Blair Picklesimer and four children, Charles Willis, Coralee Fay, William Robert and Rogert Albert. The undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Co. had charge of the funerals." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Albert Picklesimer died November 27, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 62.

    According to her death certificate, Zelda Trimble Picklesimer died September 12, 1950 in Barnetts Creek form heart disease and liver trouble. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as August 8, 1885, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Nat Trimble and Nancy Jane Vanhoose, the informant as Sibyl Rice, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek.

    According to her obituary, Zelda Trimble Picklesimer (age 65), daughter of Nat and Nancy Jane Van Hoose Trimble, was born in Johnson County and lived at Barnetts Creek her entire life, died September 12, 1950 at home in Barnetts Creek following an illness of 2 years, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Picklesimer, 5 years prior. She was survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Elbert Rice (of Barnetts Creek) and Mrs. Shadie Preston (Millstone, Kentucky); and 3 brothers, Cyrus Trimble (Boldman, Kentucky), Tom Trimble (Paintsville), and Benton Trimble (Cincinnati, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Albert Psimer is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Zelda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 23), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Albert Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Zela (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Sybil (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months).

    On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Albert Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Zelda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 44), Sybil (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Anallee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

      The children of ALBERT PICKLESIMER and ZELDA TRIMBLE are:

      1. ROBERT T. PICKLESIMER, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. November 28, 1943, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HESTER RUTH BLAIR.
      2. RUBY PICKLESIMER, b. April 2, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Joe Trimble Cemetery, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to her death certificate, Ruby P. Simer died November 24, 1911 in Johnson county from cholera and cerebro spinal meningitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as April 2, 1911, her parents as Albert P. Simer (b. Johnson County) and Zeldio Trimble (b. Johnson County), the informant as Boe Trimble of Oil Springs, Kentucky, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].
      3. MABLE PICKLESIMER, b. June 17, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1917, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mabel P. Simer was born June 17, 1913 in Johnson County to Zelda Trimble.
        According to her death certificate, Mable P. Simer died August 27, 1917 in Oil Springs from acute peritonitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as June 17, 1913, her parents as Albert P. Simer (b. Johnson County) and Zelda Trimble (b. Johnson County), and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].
      4. SIBYL PICKLESIMER, b. September 27, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 30, 1999, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RICE.
        Notes: According to her obituary, Sibyl Picklesimer Rice (age 82), daughter of the late Albert and Zelda Trimble Picklesimer, was born September 27, 1916 in Johnson County, died August 30, 1999 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Johnson County, and was buried in Nat Trimble Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by 3 sons, Robert Rice, George Albert Rice, and Clifton Neon Rice; 1 daughter, Juanita Blodgett; and 1 sister, Betty Morgan. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      5. WILLIAM ALBERT PICKLESIMER JR., b. October 10, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 31, 1919, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Albert J. Psimer was born October 10, 1917 in Johnson County to Zelda Trimble.
        According to his death certificate, Junior Picklesimer died May 31, 1919 in Oil Springs from cerebro spinal fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as October 10, 1917, his parents as Albert Picklesimer (b. Johnson County) and Zelda Trimble (b. Johnson County), and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].
      6. AVALEE PICKLESIMER, b. 1920, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Avale Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Zelda Trimble.






    SAMUEL PICKLESIMER, son of AMANDA JANE CONLEY and ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, was born December 1, 1886 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 11, 1960 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married VIRGIE A. WHEELER, daughter of DEELEENEE WHEELER and CYNTHIA JANE WHEELER, May 13, 1909. She was born January 17, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 25, 1961 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Rushtown Cemetery in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio.

    Notes: Virgie A. Wheeler was the sister of Benjamin Harrison Wheeler, and Flora Alice Wheeler, who married John H. Montgomery, son of Miles Bunk Montgomery and Callie Skaggs.

    Cynthia Jane Wheeler was the sister of Elizabeth Margaret Wheeler, and that was determined by finding the obituaries of their brother Greenville (1856-1936), and their brother William (1864-1929).

    Virgie Wheeler's full name was reportedly Virgie Alice Wheeler.

    According to U.S. marriage records, Cynthia Jane Wheeler (b. 1868) married Deeleenee Wheeler (b. 1866) in Kentucky.

    Virgie's parents are found in Magoffin County in 1910 (page 13 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky) and in Wisconsin in 1920 (page 7 of the 1920 census for District 118 (Evergreen) in Langlade County, Wisconsin).

    When Samuel Picklesimer'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 in Win, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 5 children, and that he was born December 1, 1886 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

    When Samuel Picklesimer's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farmer living in Rush, Rush County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Virgie Picklesimer, and that he was born December 1, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 170 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown and gray hair, and a light complexion.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Samuel Pickelsimer was born about 1887, and died July 11, 1960 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 73. He was married at the time of his death.

    According to her obituary, Virgie Wheeler Picklesimer (age 70) "of Beaver's Lane, Lucasville, R.I.," daughter of Deeleenee and Cynthia Wheeler, was born January 17, 1891 in Johnson County, died April 25, 1961 in Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, after being a patient there for a week, and was buried in Rushtown Cemetery. She was married on May 13, 1919 [mistake - 1909] to Samuel Picklesimer, who preceded her in death in 1960; and by 2 brothers. She was survived by 6 sons, James Picklesimer (of Lucasville), Merida Picklesimer (Paintsville, Kentucky), Manford Picklesimer (Mount Sterling, Ohio), Bradley Picklesimer (Lucasville), Oakley Picklesimer (St. George, Utah), and Ora Picklesimer (Lucasville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Dela Deemer (McDermott, Ohio) and Mrs. Martha Jane Underwood (Sciotoville); 3 brothers, Oakley Wheeler (Polar, Wisconsin), Bradley Wheeler (Polar), and Dewey Wheeler (Chicago, Illinois); 2 sisters, Mrs. Flora Kiser (Muncie, Indiana) and Mrs. Cora Prince (McDermott); 27 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Virgie A. Pickelsimer was born about 1891, and died April 25, 1961 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 70. She was widowed at the time of her death.

    On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Deeleenee Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in November of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 13 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Sintha (wife, born in August of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 31), Buel R. (son, born in April of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Benjamin H. (son, born in December of 188 in Kentucky, age 11), Virgia (daughter, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Cora (daughter, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Bradley (son, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Flora (daughter, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Dewey (son, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Samuel Picklesimer is listed as the head of the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 months, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Vergie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 19), and James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Samuel Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Virga (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Merida (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Della M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and William B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months). They are living next to the John Frank Conley family, and Merdia Picklesimer's future wife.

    On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Sam Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 39), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Merdia (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Della May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), William O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Oakley (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

      The children of SAMUEL PICKLESIMER and VIRGIE WHEELER are:

      1. JAMES E. PICKLESIMER, b. January 1910, Kentucky.
      2. MEREDITH "MERDIA" PICKLESIMER, b. April 6, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 20, 1977, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUIE FAYE CONLEY.
      3. MANFORD PICKLESIMER, b. March 24, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Manford Picklesimer was born March 24, 1913 in Johnson County to Vergie Wheeler.
      4. DELLA MAY PICKLESIMER, b. January 5, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DEEMER.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Della M. Picklesimer was born January 5, 1915 in Johnson County to Virgie Wheeler.
      5. CORA F. PICKLESIMER, b. January 5, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 1915, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Lemaster Cemetery, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cora F. Picklisimer was born January 5, 1915 in Johnson County to Virgie Wheeler.
        According to her death certificate, Cora Pickle Simer died January 21, 1915 in Low Gap from "sudden death - causes unknown." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her parents as Samuel Pickle Simer (b. Kentucky) and Virgie Wheeler (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Jas. [James] P. Simer of Wheelersburg, Kentucky.
        Della and Cora Picklesimer were twins.
      6. MARTHA JANE PICKLESIMER, b. 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) UNDERWOOD.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha P Simer was born October 26, 1916 in Johnson County to Virgie Wheeler.
        According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was Marry P. Simer that was born October 26, 1916 in Johnson County to Virgie Wheeler. This could have been a twin to Martha or an error in the transcripts.
      7. WILLIAM BRADLEY PICKLESIMER, b. November 24, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William B. Simer was born November 24, 1918 in Johnson County to Vergie Wheeler.
      8. OAKLEY PICKLESIMER, b. 1922, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Ben O. Sinser that was born in 1921 in Johnson County to Virgie Wheeler. This was probably Oakley.
      9. ORA PICKLESIMER, b. 1926, Kentucky.






    DAVID SHERMAN PICKLESIMER, son of AMANDA JANE CONLEY and ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, was born August 16, 1888 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 21, 1946 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kimbleton Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married CELIA FLORIDA "FLORA" LEMASTER, daughter of NANCY ELIZABETH PICKLESIMER and WILLIAM FLEMING LEMASTER. She was born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, and died August 14, 1962 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When David Sherman Picklesimer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Paintsville, Johnson County, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Paintsville, that he had a wife and 4 children, and that he was born August 16, 1888 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light brown eyes and light brown hair.

    According to his death certificate, Sherman Pickleseimer died May 21, 1946 in Paintsville Hospital from an abscessed lung. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 16, 1888, his marital status as married, his wife as Flora Pickleseimer, his occupation as miner, his parents as I. J. Pickleseimer (b. Kentucky) and Amanda Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Lula Combs of Van Lear.

    According to his obituary, Sherman Picklesimer (age 58), was a miner until he got ill, and was ill for 3 years before passing away on May 21, 1946 in a local Johnson County hospital. He was survived by his wife, Flora; 2 sons, John F. (of Mt. Gay, West Virginia) and Darwin of Holden, West Virginia); 5 daughters, Mrs. Arnold Combs (West Van Lear), Mrs. Amick Collins (Mt. Gay), Mrs. Junior Robinette (Accooville, West Virginia), Mrs. Bill McFarland (Logan, West Virginia), and Mrs. Eferette Collins (Holden); 5 brothers, Sam (Lucasville, Ohio), J. R. (Lucasville), Santford (Williamsport, Ohio), Elbert (Williamsport, Ohio), and Farmer (Ashland); 1 sister, Mrs. Clarence Williams; and 1 grandson, Homer Davis, who made his home with Sherman. He was buried in Kimbleton Cemetery in Staffordsville. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flora L. Picklesimer died August 14, 1962 in Johnson County at the age of 75. She was living in Logan County at the time of her death.

    On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Sherman Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Celia F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22). Sherman's parents are in house #138.

    On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Sherman Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Florida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lowry (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Erie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and John F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

      The children of SHERMAN PICKLESIMER and FLORA LEMASTER are:

      1. JULIA PICKLESIMER, b. 1911, Kentucky.
      2. LULA L. PICKLESIMER, b. September 23, 1910, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1979, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) THEODORE ROOSEVELT TRIMBLE, m. (2) ARNOLD COMBS, m. (3) WILLIAM PELPHREY.
      3. ORA PICKLESIMER, b. March 22, 1913, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1913, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Ora Pickle Simer died March 22, 1913 after living for 3 hours after being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Sherman P. Simer (b. Johnson County) and Flora Lemaster (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Isaac J. Picklesimer of Gustave, Kentucky.
      4. LOWRY PICKLESIMER, b. 1914, Kentucky.
      5. ERIE PICKLESIMER, b. February 20, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Erie Pickle was born February 20, 1916 in Johnson County to Flora Lemaster.
      6. JOHN F. PICKLESIMER, b. July 5, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John L. Picklesimer was born July 5, 1918 in Johnson County to Celia Lancaster.
      7. DARWIN PICKLESIMER, b. March 8, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1989, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darvin Picklesimer was born March 8, 1921 in Johnson County to Celia Lemaster.
        According to Ohio death record transcripts, Darwin Picklesimer was born March 8, 1921 in Kentucky, and died April 13, 1989 in East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, at the age of 68. He was married and living in Hancock County, West Virginia, at the time of his death.
      8. VERA PICKLESIMER, b. April 16, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 21, 1992, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) SANFORD.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vera Picklesimmon was born in April 16, 1923 in Johnson County to Flora Lemaster.
        According to Ohio death record transcripts, Vera Picklesimer Sanford was born April 16,1923 in Kentucky, and died December 21, 1992 in Doctors Hospital-West in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 69. Her father's surname is listed as Picklesimer, and she was divorced at the time of her death.






    WILLIAM PELPHREY, son of CLARK PELPHREY and MARTHA MCKENZIE, was born June 23, 1893 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 30, 1978 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in W. J. Trimble Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) FLORA SALYER, daughter of GARDNER SALYER and LOUANN FAIRCHILD, about 1920. She was born November 10, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 9, 1956 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) LULA L. PICKLESIMER.

    Notes: Flora Salyer was the sister of Josephine Salyer, who married Lon S. Hall, son of James P. Hall and Elizabeth Margaret Wheeler.

    According to Kentucky marriage records, Gardner Blanton (b. Johnson County, father b. Floyd County, mother b. Lawrence County, age 19) married Louann Fairchild (b. Johnson County, father b. Washington County, Virginia, mother b. Floyd County, age 15) on November 14, 1874 in Johnson County.

    When Willie 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 farmer working for Amos Conley in West Van Lear, that he was single, and that he was born June 23, 1893 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and light brown hair.

    According to his obituary, William Pelphrey (age 85), son of Clark and Martha McKenzie Pelphrey, was a retired miner and a veteran of World War I. He was born June 23, 1893 in Johnson County, died September 30, 1978 at home in West Van Lear, and was buried in W. J. Trimble Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Lula Pelphrey; 3 sons, William Pelphrey Jr. (of West Van Lear), David Pelphrey (West Van Lear), and Gregory Pelphrey (West Van Lear); 1 daughter, Mrs. Martha Preston (Lexington); 3 step-sons, Robert Trimble (Paintsville), Charles Combs (Loveland, Ohio), and James Combs (North Manchester, Indiana); 3 step-daughters, Gertrude Bradfield (Reading, Ohio), Gladys Wood (West Van Lear), and Patricia Johnson (Catlettsburg); 1 brother, Frank Pelphrey (Nippa); 2 sisters, Calley Saylor (Salyersville) and Sally Adams (Sciotoville, Ohio); 24 grandchildren; and 11 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, Bill Pelphrey was born June 23, 1893, and died in September of 1978. He She received his her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence and last benefit was paid out in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Pelphrey died September 30, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 85.

    According to her obituary, Flora Salyer Pelphrey (age 65), daughter of the late Gardner and Lou Ann Fairchild Salyer, was born November 10, 1891 in Johnson County, died December 9, 1956 at home in West Van Lear after an illness of 10 months, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by 1 son, William Pelphrey Jr. (of West Van Lear); 3 brothers, Sammie Salyer (West Van Lear), Ben Salyer [Benjamin H. Salyer] (Paintsville), and Hoadley Salyer (Hager Hill); and 4 sisters, Mrs. Lora Williams [Laura Salyer Williams] (Flat Gap), Mrs. Lon Hall (London, Ohio), Mrs. Julia Caudill [Julia Salyer Caudill] (Ashland), and Mrs. Leo Daniel (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flora Pelphrey died December 9, 1956 in Johnson County at the age of 65.

    On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Gardner Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #332, he's a farmer, born in July of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Louana (wife, born in February of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 42), B. H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in February of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), Catherine (daughter, born in August of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Josephine (daughter, born in September of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Laura (daughter, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Sam P. (son, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Flora (daughter, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Hoadly (son, born in June of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Julia (daughter, born in January of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Gardener Salyer is listed as the head of the household for family #20, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Lu Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 50), Samuel (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Hadley (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Gardner Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #240, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Lou Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60), Flora (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Sammy (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 29).

    On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Willie Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Ora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 35), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Louana Salyers (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 74), and Sammie Salyers (brother-in-law, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38).

      The child of BILL PELPHREY and FLORA SALYER is:

      1. WILLIAM PELPHREY JR., b. 1923, Kentucky.

      The children of BILL PELPHREY and LULA PICKLESIMER are:

      1. MARTHA CAROL PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRESTON.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha C. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
      2. DAVID M. PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David M. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
      3. GREGORY STEPHEN PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gregory Stephen Com Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.






    JAMES R. PICKLESIMER, son of AMANDA JANE CONLEY and ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, was born October 10, 1892 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 8, 1974 in Wakefield, Pike County, Ohio. He married (1) CYNTHIA WRIGHT, daughter of SAMANTHA SMITH and WILLIAM L. JACK WRIGHT, about 1915. She was born in February of 1893 in Kentucky. He married (2) STELLA RIGSBY, daughter of LEWIS CLAYTON RIGGSBY and CLARENDA JENKINS, before 1939. She was born July 14, 1891, and died July 21, 1979 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. Stella Rigsby married (1) BENJAMIN HARRISON WHEELER, son of DEELEENEE WHEELER and CYNTHIA JANE WHEELER, in 1909. He was born December 4, 1888 in Kentucky, and died Janaury 21, 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Benjamin Harrison Wheeler was the brother of Virgie A. Wheeler, who married James Picklesimer's brother, Samuel. He was also the brother of Flora Alice Wheeler, who married John H. Montgomery, son of Miles Bunk Montgomery and Callie Skaggs.

    Benjamin Harrison and Stella Rigsby Wheeler's daughter, Clora, married Winford Lesslie Adams, son of Sarah Jane Honaker and Clay M. Adams.

    According to his obituary, Lewis C. Riggsby (age 75), son of Henry Riggsby, veteran of the Civil War, and Nancy Skaggs Riggsby, died July 27, 1939 at home in Lacy, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from dropsy. He was married to CLarenda Jenkins, daughter of William Jenkins, a United Baptist minister, 50 years prior. 12 children were born to that union, and those surviving were, Mrs. Menefee Montgomery (of Flat Fork), Mrs. J. R. Picklesimer (Lucasville, Ohio), Mrs. Willie Hamilton (Paintsville), F. F. Riggsby (Paintsville), and Mrs. John Montgomery (Lacy). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    On his death certificate, his name is listed as Lewis Clayton Riggsby.

    According to her obituary, Clarinda Jenkins Rigsby (age 88), daughter of William and Sarah Montgomery Jenkins, was born May 13, 1865 in Magoffin County, died July 28, 1953 at the home of her daughter, Della Hamilton [Della Rigsby Hamilton], and was buried in the family cemetery in Magoffin County. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. C. Rigsby. She was survived by 1 son, F. F. Rigsby [Foster F. Rigsby] (of Paintsville); 5 daughters, Mrs. Della Hamilton (Cannonsburg), Rina Montgomery [Rena Rigsby Montgomery] (Paintsville), Stella Picklesimer (Lucasville, Ohio), Perlie Montgomery [Pearlie Rigsby Montgomery] (Ashland), and Flora Montgomery (Beaver, Ohio); 48 grandchildren; 89 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    When James Pickle'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 self-employed farmer, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born October 10, 1892. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

    When James R. Picklesimer's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that he was working for Clyde Brant in Lucasville, Ohio, that his closest relative was Stella Picklesimer of Lucasville, and that he was born October 10, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, and he had brown eyes, gray hair, and a dark brown complexion.

    According to his death certificate, Benjamin Harison Wheeler died January 21, 1930 in Paintsville "From information obtained He died froma Endocarditis." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 4, 1888, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Deleena Wheeler (b. Kentucky) and Cynthia Wheeler (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Foster F. Riggsby of Paintsville, Kentucky.

    According to his obituary, Benjamin Harrison Wheeler 9age 42), son of Delaney Wheeler and Cynthia Wheeler, was born December 4, 1888, and died January 21, 1930. He was preceded in death by 1 child. He was married to Miss Stella Rigsby in 1909, who survived him. He was also survived by 4 children; 4 brothers, Buel, Bradley, Dewey, and Oakley; 3 sisters, Mrs. John Kiser (of Elton, Wisconsin), Mrs. Sammie Picklesimer (Win, Kentucky), and Mrs. George Sparks (Portsmouth, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Picklesimer was born October 10, 1892, and died in May of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Wakefield, Pike County, Kentucky.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, James Picklesimer was born about 1893, and died May 8, 1974 in Pike County Hospital Medical Center in Pike County at the age of 81. He was married at the time of his death.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stella Picklesimer was born July 14, 1891, and died in July of 1979. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Wakefield, Pike County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Stella Picklesimer was born about 1891 in Kentucky, and died July 21, 1979 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 88. She was widowed at the time of her death.

    On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8 & 9, 1920), James Pickle is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Smith (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Jerry (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), and Sanford (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month). They are living next to Cynthia's brother, Walter.

    On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), James R. Pickle 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 22, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Cynthie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 37), Smith (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Jerry (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Sanford (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

      The children of JAMES PICKLESIMER and CYNTHIA WRIGHT are:

      1. SMITH PICKLESIMER, b. December 15, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Smith Picklesimer was born December 15, 1915 in Morgan County to Cynthia Wright.
      2. JERRY PICKLESIMER, b. April 7, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerry Pickle was born April 7, 1917 in Morgan County to Cyntha Wright.
      3. SANFORD PICKLESIMER, b. 1919, Kentucky.
      4. LILLIE PICKLESIMER, b. 1921, Kentucky.
      5. HATTIE PICKLESIMER, b. November 21, 1922, Kentucky, d. December 2, 1922, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to her death certificate, Hattie Picklesimer died December 2, 1922 in Paintsville from unknown causes, but her parents had a hard time getting her to nurse. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 21, 1922, her parents as J. R. Picklesimer (b. Kentucky) and Cyntha Wright (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. R. Picklesimer of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Turner Cemetery.






    SANFORD G. PICKLESIMER, son of AMANDA JANE CONLEY and ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, was born June 1, 1896 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 7, 1979 in Pickaway County, Ohio. He married NOLICE L. PELPHREY, daughter of MARY F. PELPHREY and OBEDIAH PELPHREY, about 1919. She was born January 29, 1900 in Kentucky, and died April 12, 1979 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.

    Notes: When Sanford Picklesimer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Smith Picklesimer in Barnett's Creek, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born June 1, 1896 in Red Bush, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sanford Picklesimer was born June 1, 1896, and died in June of 1879. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, his last benefit was paid in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Williamsport, Pickaway County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sanford G. Picklesimer was born about 1896 in Kentucky, and died June 7, 1979 at home in Pickaway County at the age of 83. He was widowed at the time of his death.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nolice Picklesimer was born January 29, 1897, and died in April of 1879. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Williamsport, Pickaway County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nolice Picklesimer was born about 1900 in Kentucky, and died April 12, 1979 in Berger Hospital in Circleville, Pickaway County, at the age of 79. She was married at the time of her death.

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), Sanford Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed is Nolice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

    On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), San Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #550, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Nolice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 30), Warren (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Oak (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

      The children of SANFORD PICKLESIMER and NOLICE PELPHREY are:

      1. WARREN G. PICKLESIMER, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Warren G. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Nolice Phelphrey.
      2. WAYNE PICKLESIMER, b. 1922, Kentucky.
      3. OAKLEY PICKLESIMER, b. 1924, Kentucky.
      4. CHESTER PICKLESIMER, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chester M. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Nolice Pelphry.
      5. JOHN PICKLESIMER, b. 1927, Kentucky.
      6. GLEN E. PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen E. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Nolice Pelphry.
      7. DOROTHA M. PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gartha M. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Nolice Pelfrey.
      8. JACKIE PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jackie Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Nolice Pelfrey.






    CASTERY "TERA" PICKLESIMER, daughter of AMANDA JANE CONLEY and ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, was born in June of 1899 in Kentucky. She married CLARENCE WILLIAMS, son of DANIEL WILLIAMS and CATHERINE (unknown last name), about 1920. He was born July 5, 1880 in Kentucky. Clarence Williams married (1) MARGARET JANE WRIGHT, daughter of SAMANTHA SMITH and WILLIAM L. JACK WRIGHT, about 1900. She was born May 1, 1885 in Kentucky, and died May 15, 1920 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Tera Picklesimer Williams states that she was first married at age 20 in the 1930 census, and that she was 33 when the census was taken. If she was married then, it wasn't to Clarence Williams, as he was still married to Margaret Jane Wright. She didn't die until 1920. In the 1920 census, Tera was still living with her parents an was single.

    Margaret Jane Rice's sister, Cynthia, married Castery "Tera" Picklesimer's brother, James.

    Clarence William's mother was probably the Catherine Smith Williams who was the daughter of Lewis Smith. According to that Catherine Williams' death certificate, she died March 18, 1927 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from Brights Disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 6, 1857, her marital status as married, her father's name as Lewis Smith (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Landsdown, the informant as Chester Smith, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery.

    When Clarence Williams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a day laborer working for Sanford Hamilton in Silver Hill, Morgan County, that he was married and had children, and that he was born July 5, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

    According to her death certificate, Margeret Jane Wright Williams died May 15, 1920 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, from "Abdominal Operation for removal of child." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 1, 1885, her marital status as married, and her parents as Jack Wright (b. Kentucky) and Samantha Smith (b. Kentucky). According to another death certificate, there was an unnamed male child born (stillborn) to Margaret Jane Wright and Clarence Williams on May 15, 1920, the day that Margaret died.

    On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Daniel Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in June of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 29 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Catherin (wife, born in April of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 29 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 43), Elzira Cantrel (daughter, single, born in March of 1865 in Kentucky, age 25), Bitha [Tabitha in the 1920 census] (daughter, born in February of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Thomas (son, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Clarance (son, born in July of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Lyda (daughter, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), and William (son, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15).

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1900), Clarence Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), L. T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Homer H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

    On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Clarence Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Casterria (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 33), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Daniel (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Tommy (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Manda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Milt (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months).

      The children of TERA PICKLESIMER and CLARENCE WILLIAMS are:

      1. MANDA WILLIAMS, b. 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      2. MAXIE REBECCA WILLIAMS, b. October 10, 1924, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1925, Dump, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary A. Williams was born October 11, 1924 in Morgan County to Tera Picklesimer. According to her death certificate, Maxie Rebeca Williams died October 14, 1925 in Dump, Morgan County, Kentucky. Also on that certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 10, 1924, her parents as Clarence Williams (b. Kentucky) and Terie Pickle (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ollie Cox of Jeptha, Kentucky, and the burial place as Smith Cemetery. In the 1930 census there is a daughter named Manda who is 6 years old.
      3. MILTON D. WILLIAMS, b. 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Milton D. Williams was born Morgan County to Materia Picklesimer.
      4. ELBERT KENTON WILLIAMS, b. March 5, 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1928, Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elbert K. Williams was born Morgan County to Tera Picklesimer.
        According to his death certificate, Elbert Kenton Williams died December 31, 1928 in Jeptha from whooping cough. Also on this certificate, His birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as March 5, 1927, his parents as Clarence Williams (b. Kentucky) and Terie Picklesimer (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. E. Holbrook of Jeptha, Kentucky, and the burial place as Cox Cemetery in Jeptha.
      5. MILLARD C. WILLIAMS, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Millard C. Williams was born Morgan County to Castery Picklesimer.






    SHERMAN PRENTICE BAYES, son of TALITHA KATHERINE FAIRCHILD and JAMES JACKSON BAYES, was born May 16, 1900 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 29, 1970 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VERTRICE COCHRAN, daughter of J. D. COCHRAN and LOUISE MEADE. She was born June 24, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 10, 1975 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, and is buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to his obituary, Prentice Sherman (age 69), son of James J. and Katheryn Fairchild Bayes and a lifetime resident of Oil Springs, was born May 16, 1900, died January 29, 1970 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Vertrice Cochran Bayes; 4 sons, Arthur Bayes (of Jamestown, Ohio), James Bayes (Oil Springs), Glocus Bayes (Hamilton, Ohio), and Clyde Bayes (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Blanton (Battle Creek, Michigan) and Miss Katheryn L. Bayes (Battle Creek, Michigan); 3 brothers, John Bayes (Columbus, Ohio), Dora Bayes (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), and James M. Bayes (Catlettsburg); 4 sisters, Gina Fairchild (Oil Springs), Julia Salyer (Flat Gap), Minnie Long (Fairborn, Ohio), and Dewey Conley (Mt. Sterling); and 15 grand and great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to her obituary, Vertrice Cochran Bayes (age 73), daughter of J. D. and Louise Meade Cochran, was born June 24, 1902 in Johnson County, died September 10, 1975 in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by husband, Prentice Bayes on January 29, 1970. She was survived by 4 sons, Arthur (of Jamestown, Ohio), James (of Oil Springs), Glocus (Camden, Ohio), and Clyde (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Catherine Bayes (Battle Creek); 3 brothers, Thurman (Manila, Kentucky), Charlie (Win, Kentucky), and Wince (Win, Kentucky); 3 sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Cochran (Win, Kentucky), Mrs. Martha Bayes (Paintsville), and Mrs. Mary Williams (Dayton, Kentucky); 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

      The children of PRENTICE BAYES and VERTRICE COCHRAN are:

      1. ARTHUR BAYES, b. May 20, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 8, 1977, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BETTY ROBINSON.
        Notes: According to his obituary, Arthur Bayes (age 57), son of Prentice and Vertrice Cochran Bayes, was a resident of Jamestown, Ohio, a plumber, and a World War II veteran. He was born May 20, 1920 in Johnson County, died June 8, 1920 in a Columbus, Ohio, hospital, and was buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Betty Robinson Bayes; 2 daughters, Mrs. Linda Lee Pickens (of Xenia, Ohio) and Mrs. Patsy Shaw (Xenia); 3 brothers, James Bayes (Oil Springs), Glocus Bayes (Hamilton, Ohio), and Clyde Bayes (Paintsville); 1 sister, Mrs. Katherine Cook (Battle Creek, Michigan); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      2. JAMES BAYES, b. February 22, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 19, 1995, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NEVA LEE BLANTON, daughter of CLAUDIE BLANTON and FLOSSIE M. REED.
        Notes: According to his obituary, James Bayes (age 72), son of the late Prentice and Vertrice Cochran Bayes, was retired from the Kentucky Department of Highways and a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was born February 22, 1923 in Johnson County, died May 19, 1995 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Neva Lee Blanton Bayes; 1 son, James Clyde Bayes (of East Point); 4 daughters, Leatha Hackworth (Oil Springs), Martha Dunn (Hager Hill), Norma Music (Hager Hill), and Paul Howard (Flat Gap); 2 brothers, Glocus Bayes (Camden, Ohio) and Clyde Bayes (Paintsville); 11 sister, Katheryn Cook (Battle Creek, Michigan); 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      3. GLOCUS H. BAYES, b. August 17, 1925, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 18, 2002, Camden, Preble County, Ohio, buried in Trenton, Butler County, Ohio, m. DOROTHY A. BLANTON.
      4. CLYDE MARCUS BAYES, b. December 22, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 18, 1999, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HELEN BLAND. Notes: According to his obituary, Clyde Marcus Bayes (age 71), son of the late Prentiss Sherman and Vertrice Cochran Bayes, was a retired installer from Bell South. He was born December 22, 1927 in Johnson County, died March 18, 1999 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Floyd County, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Helen Bland Bayes; 2 daughters, Johnda Lou Castle (of Staffordsville) and Mary Jane Hafley (Cincinnati, Ohio); 1 brother, Glock Bayes (Camden, Ohio); 1 sister, Katherine Cook (Battle Creek, Michigan); 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      5. BETTY JO BAYES, b. April 30, 1931, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 22, 1973, Bradenton Beach, Manatee County, Florida, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) MUSIC, m. (2) PATRICK BLANTON.
        Notes: According to her obituary, Betty Jo Bayes Music Blanton (age 42), daughter of the late Prentice Bayes and Vertrice Cochran Bayes and a resident of Bradenton Beach, Florida, was born April 30, 1931 in Win, died suddenly on November 22, 1973, and was buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by her mother; her husband, Patrick Blanton; 1 daughter, Patricia Lynn Blanton (still at home); 4 brothers, Arthur Bayes (of Jamestown, Ohio), James Bayes (Oil Springs), Glocus Bayes (Hamilton, Ohio), and Clyde Bayes (Paintsville); and 1 sister, Katheryn Bayes (Battle Creek, Michigan). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      6. KATHERINE L. BAYES, m. (unknown first name) COOK.






    EMILY BLANTON, daughter of CLARINDA SALYER and PLEASANT BLANTON, was born March 21, 1854 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1900. She married WILLIAM RUSSELL CAUDILL, son of TEMPERANCE JANE HITCHCOCK and MATTHEW CAUDILL, about 1870. He was born in May of 1849 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died after 1920.

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

    William Russell Caudill probably died before 1930, as he his found with his son William in both 1910 and 1920, but isn't with him in 1930.

    According to Kentucky birth records, Emily Blanton, daughter of Plesant Blanton and Clarinda Salyers, was born March 21, 1854 in Johnson County.

    On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), William R. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Permelia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Louisa A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Henry C. (son, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living in between Emily's parents and her brother James.

    On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Russell R. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #296, he's a farmer, widowed, born in May of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are John H. (son, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), William M. (son, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), and Stephen P. (son, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to Russell's brother-in-law, James P. Blanton, and his family.

    On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Russell Caudill is found living in the home of his son. William M. Caudill 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 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Kirk (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Russel Caudill (father, widowed, living off own income, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59). They are living next to Russell's son, Stephen.

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), Russell is still found living with son William. William M. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Kirk (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Genoa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), John Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months), and Russell Caudill (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70).

      The children of EMILY BLANTON and RUSSELL CAUDILL are:

      1. JAMES A. CAUDILL, b. 1871, Kentucky.
      2. PERMILIA A. CAUDILL, b. 1873, Kentucky.
      3. SARAH J. CAUDILL, b. August 20, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Sarah J. Caudill was born August 20, 1875 in Johnson County to Wm. R. Caudill (b. Johnson County) and Emily Blanton (b. Johnson County).
      4. LOUISA A. CAUDILL, b. October 1878, Kentucky, d. 1903, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES WINSON BALDWIN.
      5. JOHN HENRY CAUDILL, b. May 24, 1880, Kentucky, d. June 15, 1966, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DUCIE WILLIAMS.
      6. WILLIAM MATHEW CAUDILL, b. January 1, 1883, Kentucky, d. July 21, 1973, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. LAURA BELLE HUGHES.
      7. STEPHEN P. CAUDILL, b. May 1, 1885, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 1970, Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, m. ETHEL WILLIAMS.






    WILLIAM MATHEW CAUDILL, son of EMILY BLANTON and WILLIAM RUSSELL CAUDILL, was born January 1, 1883 in Kentucky, and died July 21, 1973 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married LAURA BELLE HUGHES, daughter of JOHN A. HUGHES and SARAH E. (unknown last name), about 1906. She was born March 20, 1891 in Kentucky, and died January 1, 1978 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

    Notes: Laura Belle Hughes mother's maiden name was reportedly Sarah E. Lemaster.

    When William Mathew Caudill'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 mill hand working for Penn Furniture Company in Riceville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Laura Caudill of Riceville, and that he was born February 1, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Caudill was born January 1, 1883, and died in July of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William M. Caudill died July 21, 1973 in Lawrence County at the age of 90.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Laura Caudill was born March 20, 1891, and died in January of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura Caudill died January 1, 1978 in Lawrence County at the age of 86.

    On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), John A. Hughs is listed as the head of the household for house #158, he's a farmer, born in November of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 34), Phoeba H. (daughter, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), James R. (son, born in March of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11), Laura B. (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Rhoda A. (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Callie (son, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Gracie (daughter, born in March of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

    On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), William M. Caudill 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 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Kirk (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Russel Caudill (father, widowed, living off own income, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59). They are living next to William's brother, Stephen.

    On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), William M. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Kirk (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Genoa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), John Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months), and Russell Caudill (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70).

    On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 45-18 (Riverton and Wurtland) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Matthew Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 29), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Maxine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harold (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

      The children of WILLIAM CAUDILL and LAURA HUGHES are:

      1. WALTER CAUDILL, b. 1907, Kentucky.
      2. KIRK CAUDILL, b. 1909, Kentucky.
      3. GENOA CAUDILL, b. 1911, Kentucky.
      4. JOHN HENRY CAUDILL, b. 1914, Kentucky.
      5. HERBERT CAUDILL, b. 1916, Kentucky.
      6. JAMES R. CAUDILL, b. March 11, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. 1978, m. EVELYN LEMASTER.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Caudill was born March 11, 1918 in Johnson County to Laura Hughes.
      7. LEXIE IRENE CAUDILL, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lexie I. Caudill was born in Johnson County to Laura Hughes.
      8. MAXINE CAUDILL, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LAKE.
      9. WILLIAM HAROLD CAUDILL, b. March 29, 1925, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 2006, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. OPAL HENSLEY.
        Notes: According to his obituary, William Harold Caudill (age 80), son of the late William Matthew and Laura Hughes Caudill, was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, receiving a Bronze Star while serving in Italy. He was born March 29, 1925 in Paintsville, died January 29, 2006, and was buried in See Cemetery in Louisa. He was survived by his wife, Opal Hensley Caudill (of Louisa); 1 son, James Caudill (Fort Gay, West Virginia); 3 daughters, Julia Buchannan (Louisa), Deborah Peck (Lowell, Indiana), and Sandra Leedy (Fort Gay), 1 sister, Maxine Lake (Akron, Indiana); 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)






    LOUISA A. CAUDILL, daughter of EMILY BLANTON and WILLIAM R. CAUDILL, was born in October of 1878 in Kentucky, and died about 1903 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES WINSON BALDWIN, son of SHELBY ANTHONY BALDWIN and HANNAH DAVIS. He was born in January of 1875 in Kentucky, died December 17, 1959 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Baldwin Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. James Baldwin married (2) REBECCA ELLEN SPRADLIN, daughter of HARVEY BURNS SPRADLIN and LYDIA D. CAUDILL, about 1905. She was born November 15, 1881 in Kentucky, and died January 20, 1919 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: James Winson Baldwin was the brother of Joel Henry Baldwin, Sarah E. Nora Baldwin, and Sherman McKinley Baldwin.

    According to his obituary, Wince Baldwin (age 84), son of Shelva and Hanna Davis Baldwin and a retired farmer, was born January 17, 1875 in Oil Springs, was a lifelong resident of Oil Springs, died December 17, 1959 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was first married to Rebecca Spradlin, who preceded him in death. His second wife, Louise Caudill Baldwin, also preceded him in death. He was survived by 5 sons, Ray Baldwin (of Denver, Kentucky), Harvie Baldwin (Oil Springs), Curtis Baldwin (Oil Springs), Marion Baldwin (Oil Springs), and Clarence Baldwin (Lorain, Ohio); 3 daughters, Lucy Blair (Denver), Alma Spradlin (Denver), and May Baldwin (Oil Springs); 5 brothers, McKinley Baldwin (Paintsville), John Baldwin (Oil Springs), Dock Baldwin (Oil Springs), Clint Baldwin (Oil Springs), and Luther Baldwin (Win, Kentucky); and 3 sisters, Eunice Webb [Eunice Baldin Webb] (Oil Springs), Nora Webb (Oil Springs), and Susan Baldwin (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wince Baldwin died December 17, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 84.

    According to her death certificate, Rebecca Spradlin Baldwin died January 20, 1919 in Johnson County from influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 15, 1881, her marital status as married, her parents as Harvey Spradlin (b. Kentucky) and Lydia Caudill (b. Kentucky), and the informant as G. W. Baldwin of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca Baldwin died January 20, 1919 in Johnson County at the age of 37.

    On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Shelby A. Baldwin is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Hannah (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Indiana, age 26), Joel H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Eunis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Isaac V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Sarah Colvin (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31).

    On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), James Baldwin is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in November of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in October of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Lucy (daughter, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Ray (son, born in September of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Emily (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to James' brother Joel, and close to their parents.

    On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Rebecca Spradlin is found living in the home of her sister. John L. Arms is listed as the head of the household for house #382, he's a farmer, born in May of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Manerva (wife, born in August of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 23), Gracie (daughter, born in November of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), James F. (son, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Hayden Spradlin (brother-in-law, single, not working, born in November of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Rebecca Spradlin (sister-in-law, born in November of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

    On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), James W. Baldwin is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rebecca E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 29), Lucy S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ernest R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Harvey C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lyda M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Wince Baldin's first wife has died, and his 2 young daughters are found living with their uncle. John Baldwin is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mirtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 17), Leburn (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Shellie [hard to read] (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Emlie (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

    On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), James W. Baldwin is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 22), Harvey (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living close to James' father and other family members.

    On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Winson Baldwin is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are May (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 22), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Clarence B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ova Reed (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13). Winson's father is still alive, widowed, and living close.

      The children of LOUISA CAUDILL and WINCE BALDWIN are:

      1. LUCY S. BALDWIN, b. September 5, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 21, 1968, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ULYSSES "LISS" BLAIR.
      2. ERNEST RAYMOND BALDWIN, b. September 11, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 16, 1966, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DICIE ALICE HITCHCOCK.
      3. EMILY BALDWIN, b. January 15, 1899, Kentucky, d. January 23, 1919, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHESTER F. REED.
      4. SHELLIE BALDWIN, b. April 1, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 28, 1918, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLEY MCKINLEY ADAMS.

      The children of JAMES BALDWIN and REBECCA SPRADLIN are:

      1. HARVEY C. BALDWIN, b. August 15, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 16, 1984, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANNA REED.
      2. LYDIA MAE BALDWIN, b. 1908, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to her obituary, Mae Baldwin (age 64), daughter of the late Wince and Rebecca Spradlin Baldwin and a resident of Oil Springs, died July 25, 1972 in Paintsville Hospital following a short illness, and was buried in Baldwin Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by 3 brothers, Harvey Baldwin (of Oil Springs), Curtis Baldwin (Barnetts Creek), and Marion Baldwin (Oil Springs); and 1 sister, Alma Spradlin (Denver, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      3. CURTIS E. BALDWIN, b. May 19, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1981, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SHELLIE REED.
      4. ALMA BALDWIN, b. September 17, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SPRADLIN.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alma Baldwing was born September 17, 1912 in Johnson County to Ellen Spradlin.
      5. SHELBY A. BALDWIN, b. February 19, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 4, 1915, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shelby A. Baldwin was born February 19, 1915 in Johnson County to Rebecca Spradlin.
        According to his death certificate, Shelvy A. Baldwin died April 4, 1915 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Cold & Grip." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 19, 1915, his parents as Winson Baldin (b. Johnson County) and Rebeca Spradlin (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Jewel H. Baldwin of Oil Springs, Kentucky.
      6. MARION F. BALDWIN, b. April 19, 1916, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1974, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FANNIE JANE WHEELER.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marion F. Baldwin was born April 19, 1916 in Johnson County to Rebecca Spradlin.
        According to his obituary, Marion Baldwin (age 57), son of the late Wince and Rebecca Spradlin Baldwin, was born April 19, 1916, died February 18, 1974 at home in Oil Springs followin an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Jane Wheeler Baldwin, in 1946. He was survived by 2 sons, Donald Ray (of Oil Springs) and James Lawrence (Troy, Ohio); 1 daughter, Anna Katherine Baldwin (Oil Springs); 2 brothers, Harvey Baldwin (Oil Springs) and Curtis Baldwin (Barnetts Creek); 1 sister, Alma Spradlin (Denver, Kentucky); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      7. CLARENCE B. BALDWIN, b. August 20, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: Clarence B. Baldwin is found living with his uncle, Joel H. Baldwin, in 1920.
        According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence B. Baldwin was born August 20, 1918 in Johnson County to Rebecca Spradlin.






    LUNDY CAUDILL, son of ROSA LEE TACKETT and STEPHEN M. CAUDILL, was born February 2, 1898 in Kentucky, and died in February of 1974 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married DUCIE LUCY BLANTON, daughter of FLORENCE SLUSHER and ALBERT BLANTON, about 1924. She was born about 1904 in Kentucky.

    Notes: When Lunda Caudill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that He was a farmer in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Stephen Caudill of Wheelersburg, and that he was born January 2, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and dark-colored hair.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lundy Caudill was born February 2, 1898, and died in February of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Lundie Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ducie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 28), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 4) and Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month). They are living next to Lundy's parents.

      The children of LUNDY CAUDILL and LUCY BLANTON are:

      1. MILLARD CAUDILL, b. 1926, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Millard Caudill was born in Magoffin County to Lucy Blanton.
      2. MELVIN CAUDILL, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melvin Caudell was born in Magoffin County to Lucy Blanton.
      3. THELMA CAUDILL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Caudell was born in Magoffin County to Lucy Blanton.
      4. WILLIE H. CAUDILL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Caudell was born in Magoffin County to Lucie Blanton.
      5. ALMA CAUDILL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Almie Caudell was born in Magoffin County to Lucie Blandton.
      6. PEARLIE E. CAUDILL, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Perlie E. Caudell was born in Magoffin County to Lucy Blanton.






    BERTHA SLUSHER, daughter of DAVID SLUSHER and MARGARET PHIPPS, was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died January 15, 1919 in Fullerton, Greenup County, Kentucky. She married OSCAR W. ROE, son of GEORGE ROE and LOUISA FRALEY. He was born about 1900 in Kentucky.

    Notes: Bertha Slusher Roe had an unnamed stillborn male child on January 14, 1919 in Fullerton, Greenup County, Kentucky. According to that child's death certificate, his parents were Oscar Roe (b. Kentucky) and Bertha Slusher (b. Kentucky). The person providing the information for this certificate was David Slusher of Fullerton.

    Louisa Fraley's name was determined by finding the Kentucky birth records of 2 of her sons. George Roe was born November 14, 1913 in Greenup County to Luiza Fraley, and Arthur Roe was born September 24, 1917 in Greenup County to Louisa Fraley.

    According to her death certificate, Bertha Slusher Roe died January 15, 1919 in Fullerton, Greenup County, Kentucky, from eclampsia complicated by influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her marital status as married, her parents as David Slusher (b. Kentucky) and Margurite Phipps (b. Kentucky), and the informant as David Slusher of Fullerton.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was an Oscar Roe that was born March 7, 1900, and died in May of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, there was an Oscar Roe that was born about 1900, and died May 14, 1972 in Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 72.

    On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 67 (Shultz) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), George Roe is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a laborer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Louisa F. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 35), Robert L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Oscar W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 53 (Lexington) in Fayette County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Oscar Roe is found 18 years old, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, and he's in the Eastern State Hospital for the Insane.

    On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 99 (Schulz) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 22 & 24, 1920), George Rowe is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Georgie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Arthur (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months).

    On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 45-8 (Springville) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), George Roe is listed as the head of the household for house #268, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Louise (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 56), Oscar (son, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).






    MARGIE CAUDILL, daughter of LILLIE SPRADLIN and WALLACE LUTHER CAUDILL, was born June 9, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 5, 2009 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Trimble Family Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married KERMIT H. TRIMBLE, son of DOSHIA ANN BLAIR and CONROY TRIMBLE. He was born July 24, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 9, 1996 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Trimble Family Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margie Caudill was born June 9, 1918 in Johnson County to Lonla Spradlin.

    According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kermit Trimble was born July 24, 1917 in Johnson County to Doscia Blair.

    According to her obituary, Margie Caudill Trimble (age 90), daughter of the late Luther and Lillie Spradlin Caudill, was born June 9, 1918, died May 5, 2009 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Trimble Family Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Trimble. She was survived by 5 sons, Donald Trimble (Ashland), Darrell Trimble (Staffordsville), Gary Trimble (Staffordsville), David Trimble (Rush, Kentucky), and Larry Trimble (Green Cove Springs, Florida); 1 daughter, Sue L. McCarty (Staffordsville); 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-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, Margie Trimble was born June 9, 1918, and died May 5, 2009. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    According to his obituary, Kermit Trimble (age 78), son of Conroy and Doshia Blair Trimble and a resident of Paintsville, was born July 24, 1917 in Johnson County, died June 9, 1996 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Trimble Family Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Margie Caudill Trimble; 5 sons, Donald Trimble (of Ashland), Darrell Trimble (Barnetts Creek), Gary Trimble (Barnetts Creek), David Trimble (Rush), and Larry Trimble (Green Core Springs, Florida); 1 daughter, Sue McCarty (Flatwoods, Kentucky); 1 brother, Kenneth Trimble (Oil Springs); 2 sisters, Chloie Blanton (Oil Springs) and Kathleen Colvin (Leander); 17 grandchildren; and 12 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, Kermit H. Trimble was born July 24, 1917, and died June 9, 1996. 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, Kermit Trimble died June 9, 1996 in Staffordsville at the age of 78.

      The children of MARGIE CAUDILL and KERMIT TRIMBLE are:

      1. SUE L. TRIMBLE, m. (unknown first name) MCCARTY.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sue L. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Coudill.
      2. DONALD E. TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald E. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Caudill.
      3. WILMA D. TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilma D. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Caudill.
      4. DARRELL TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darrell Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Caudill.
      5. DAVID C. TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David C. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Caudill.
      6. GARY S. TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gary S. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Caudill.
      7. LARRY A. TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: Gary and Larry Trimble are twins.
        According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Larry A. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Margie Caudill.






    DOSHIA ANN BLAIR, daughter of ALAMANDER BLAIR and ARTELIA "TELIA" BLAIR, was born in September of 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 18, 1972 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married CONROY TRIMBLE, son of JOSEPH HARMON TRIMBLE and FLORENCE IDA PICKLESIMER, about 1916. He was born November 28, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 7, 1971 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: When Conroy Trimble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he was married, and that he was born November 28, 1896 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

    According to h er obituary, Doshia Blair Trimble (age 75), daughter of Alamander and Artelia Blair, was born in September of 1897 in Johnson County, died September 18, 1972 at the home of her son, Kermit Trimble, in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conroy Trimble, in 1971. She was survived by 3 sons, Kermit Trimble, Clifford Trimble (of Ashland), and Kenneth Trimble (Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Chloe Blanton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Kathaleen Colvin (Leander, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Prater Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), Gay Blair (London), and Wayne Blair (Oil Springs); 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Doshia Trimble died September 18, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 75.

    According to his obituary, Conroy Trimble (age 75), son of the late Joe H. and Florence Caudill Trimble and a retired carpenter, was born in Johnson County, died August 7, 1971 at home in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Doshia Blair Trimble; 4 sons, Kermit Trimble (of Barnetts Creek), Kenneth Trimble (Columbus, Ohio), Clifford Trimble (Ashland), and Leroy Trimble (Hamilton, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Chloie Blanton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Kathaleen Colvin (Leander); several brothers and sisters, McCoy Trimble (Huntington, West Virginia), Palmer Trimble (Gallipolis, Ohio), Swanellee Trimble (Huntington, West Virginia), Mrs. Lillian Dick (Huntington, West Virginia), Mrs. Lilia Arrowood (Wayne, West Virginia), and Mrs. Lola Puckett (South Point, Ohio); 19 grandchildren; and 19 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, Conroy Trimble was born November 28, 1895, and died in July of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Adams, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

    On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Conroy Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Doshie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Kermit (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Cloa Bell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

    On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Conroy Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a general electrician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dosh (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 32), Kermit H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Chloie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Kenneth A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Kathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clifford E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months), and Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months).

      The children of DOSHIA BLAIR and CONROY TRIMBLE are:

      1. KERMIT H. TRIMBLE, b. July 24, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 9, 1996, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGIE CAUDILL.
      2. CHLOIE BELL TRIMBLE, b. September 27, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1999, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) WILLIAM A. CAUDILL, m. (2) BUELL DOW BLANTON.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chloie B. Trimble was born September 27, 1918 in Johnson County to Doscie Blair.
        According to her obituary, Chloie Trimble Blanton (age 80), daughter of the late Conroy and Doshia Ann Blair Trimble, was born September 27, 1918 in Barnetts Creek, died July 9, 1999 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, and was buried in Caudill Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, William A. "Bill" Caudill and Buell Dow Blanton. She was survived by 2 sons, Eldon Caudill (of Oil Springs) and Phillip Caudill (Oil Spring); 1 daughter, Linda Blair (Oil Springs); 1 brother, Kenneth Trimble (River); 1 sister, Kathleen Colvin (Leander); 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      3. KENNETH ARCHER TRIMBLE, b. December 12, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 21, 2002, River, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY BIGGS.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kennith Trimble was born December 12, 1921 in Johnson County to Docie Blair.
        According to his obituary, Elder Kenneth Archer Trimble (age 80), son of the late Conroy and Doshia Blair Trimble, was born December 21, 1921 in Johnson County, died February 21, 2002, at his River residence, and was buried in Trimble Family Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Mary Biggs Trimble; 1 daughter, Helen Kay Castle (of River); 1 sister, Kathleen Colvin (Leander); 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren;. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      4. KATHLEEN TRIMBLE, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COLVIN.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cathleen Trimble was born in Johnson County to Dochia Blair.
      5. CLIFFORD ELDON TRIMBLE, b. September 3, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1995, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. DORIS PRICE.
        Notes: According to his obituary, Clifford Eldon Trimble (age 68), son of the late Conroy and Doshie Ann Blair Trimble, was a veteran of World War II and worked at the hot strip mill in Armco. He was born September 3, 1926 in Johnson County, died July 27, 1995 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. He was survived by his wife, Doris Price Trimble; 2 sons, Stanley Berry Trimble (of Huntington, West Virginia) and Stewart Lee Trimble (Ashland); 1 daughter, Melanie Bingham (Okinawa, Japan); 2 brothers, Kermit Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Kenneth Trimble (Oil Springs); 2 sisters, Chloie Blanton (Oil Springs) and Kathleen Colvin (Leander); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      6. LEROY TRIMBLE, b. July 14, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 1, 1972, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAULA MATHEWS.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leroy Trimble was born July 14, 1928 in Johnson County to Deshia Blair.
        According to his obituary, Leroy Trimble (age 43), son of Doshia Blair and the late Conroy Trimble, was a resident of Hamilton, Ohio, and was employed by the Cincinnati Enquirer as a proofreader at the time of his death. He was born August 14, 1928 in Barnetts Creek, died August 1, 1972 after a sudden illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Paula Mathews Trimble; 1 son, Randy Trimble (of Hamilton, Ohio); 1 daughter, Peggy Trimble (Hamilton); 3 brothers, Kermit Trimble (Barnetts Creek), Kenneth Trimble (Columbus, Ohio), and Clifford Trimble (Ashland); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Chloie Blanton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Catherine Colvin (Leander). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
        According to Ohio death record transcripts, Leroy Trimble was born about 1929, and died August 1, 1972 in Hamilton, Butler County, at the age of 43. He was married at the time of his death.






    ROBERT T. PICKLESIMER, son of WILLIAM ALBERT PICKLESIMER and ZELDA TRIMBLE, was born about 1909 in Kentucky, died November 28, 1943 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married HESTER RUTH BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR and SARAH ANN BLAIR, about 1927. She was born April 4, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 17, 1978 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    Notes: According to his obituary, Robert T. Picklesimer (age 35) died November 28, 1943, the day after being in an automobile accident with his father. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Hester Blair Picklesimer; and 4 children, Charles Willis, Coralee Fay, William Robert, and "Rogert" Albert. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.) According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert L. Picklesimer died November 28, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 35.

    According to her obituary, Hester Blair Picklesimer (age 72), daughter of William and Sarah Blair, was a retired employee of Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She was born April 4, 1906 in Johnson County, died September 17, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Picklesimer. She was survived by 3 sons, Millis, Roger, and William Robert (all of Springfield); 1 brother, Dexter Blair (Leander, Kentucky); and 2 sisters [brothers], Connie Blair (Dola, Ohio) and Eschel Blair (Washington Court House, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hester Picklesimer was born April 4, 1906, and died in September of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hester R. Picklesimer was born about 1906, and died September 17, 1978 in a long-term care facility in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 72. She was widowed at the time of her death.

    On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Robert T. Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Millis (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months). Hester's parents are in house #149.

      The children of ROBERT PICKLESIMER and HESTER BLAIR are:

      1. CHARLES WILLIS PICKLESIMER, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles M. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Hester Blair.
      2. CORALEE FAY PICKLESIMER.
      3. WILLIAM ROBERT PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William R. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Hester Blair.
      4. ROGER ALBERT PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roger A. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Hester Blair.






    LULA L. PICKLESIMER, daughter son of DAVID SHERMAN PICKLESIMER and CELIA FLORIDA "FLORA" LEMASTER, was born September 23, 1910 in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 28, 1979 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in W. T. Trimble Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) THEODORE ROOSEVELT TRIMBLE, son of SOLA GERTRUDE CONLEY and WILLIAM J. TRIMBLE, about 1928. He was born October 14, 1904 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 28, 1935 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) ARNOLD COMBS, son of ROBERT COMBS and MALINDA PRESTON, about 1937. He was born November 18, 1935 in Kentucky, and died March 24, 1983 in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. She married (3) WILLIAM PELPHREY.

    Notes: Malinda Preston's maiden name was determined by finding the Kentucky birth record transcripts of 3 of her daughters - Merlie (b. 1912), Ruby (b. 1915), and Jewell (b. 1919), and by finding the obituaries of 3 of her children. In her son Arbie's obituary (1907-1975), Arbie's brother Arnold is listed as living in Miami, Florida. In her daughter Verla's obituary (1904-1978), Arnold is listed as living in Leesburg, Florida. And in her daughter Ruby's obituary (1915-1984), only 3 sisters are listed as surviving.

    Arnold is found living with his first wife in 1930. Her maiden name was reportedly Malta Osborn or Osborne. In Arnold's daughter Shirley's obituary, a half-brother named Robert Grant Combs is listed as a survivor. This would either be the son of Arnold and Malta, or a later wife of Arnold.

    According to her obituary, Lula Picklesimer Pelphrey (age 68), daughter of the late Sherman and Flora Lemaster Picklesimer, was a resident of West Van Lear, Kentucky, and a retired nurse at the time of her death. She was born September 23, 1910 in Johnson County, died June 28, 1979 in the University of Kentucky at Lexington after an extended illness, and was buried in W. T. Trimble Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Pelphrey, on September 30, 1978. She was survived by 5 sons, Robert Trimble (of Paintsville), Charles Combs (Loveland, Ohio), James Combs (Nort Manchester, Indiana), David Pelphrey (West Van Lear), and Gregory Pelphrey (West Van Lear); 4 daughters, Gertrude Bradfield (Cincinnati, Ohio), Gladys Wood (Paintsville, Kentucky), Patricia Johnson (Columbus, Ohio), and Martha Preston (Lexington); 1 step-son, William Pelphrey Jr. (West Van Lear); 1 brother, Darwin Picklesimer (Chester, West Virginia); 3 sisters, Vera Sanford (Columbus, Ohio), Dixie McFarland (Holden, West Virginia), and Lola Hall (Holden, West Virgingia); 20 grandchildren; and 8 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, Lula Pelphrey was born September 23, 1910, and died in June of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence and last benefit was paid out in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lula Pelphrey died June 28, 1979 in Fayette County at the age of 68. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

    According to his death certificate, Theodore Roosevelt Trimble died December 28, 1935 in Paintsville Hospital from lobar pneumonia complicated by asthma. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 14, 1904, his marital status as married, his wife as Lulu Picklesimer, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as William J. Trimble (b. Kentucky) and Sola Gertrude Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Lulu Trimble of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

    According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Theodore R. Trimble died December 28, 1935 in Johnson County at the age of 31.

    According to Social Security death record transcripts, Arnold Combs was born November 18, 1905, and died in March of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last benefit and last place of residence was in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida.

    According to Florida death record transcripts, Arnold Combs was born November 18, 1905, and died March 24, 1983 in Lake County at the age of 77.

    On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 79 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Robbert Combs is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Malinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 30), Virley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Arba (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 44 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Robert Combs is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a house carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Malinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Verlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Arba (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sherlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Merlia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Jewel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), and Armintia Combs (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 70).

    On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), T. R. Trimble 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 25 years old. Also listed are Lula L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19), and T. R. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

    On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Arnold Combs is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 25 years old. also listed are Malta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 17). They are living next to Arnold's parents.

      The children of LULA PICKLESIMER and TED TRIMBLE are:

      1. THEODORE ROOSEVELT TRIMBLE JR., b. 1929, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to his death certificate, Theodore J. Trimble died September 27, 1930 in Paintsville Hospital from cholera. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Van Lear, his birth date as May 16, 1929, his parents as Theodore R. Trimble (b. Barnetts Creek) and Lula Picklesimer (b. Win, Kentucky), the informant as T. R. Trimble of Van Lear, and the burial place as the family cemetery.
      2. FLORA GERTRUDE TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BRADFIELD.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Flora G. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
      3. ROBERT PAUL TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert P. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
      4. GLADYS L. TRIMBLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WOOD.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys L. Trimble was born in Johnson County to Lula Pickelsimer.

      The children of LULA PICKLESIMER and ARNOLD COMBS are:

      1. SHIRLEY R. COMBS, b. June 20, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 30, 1955, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRANCIS MCKENZIE.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shirley R. Combs was born June 20, 1938 in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
        According to her obituary, Shirley Combs McKenzie (age 17), daughter of Mrs. Lula Combs Pelphrey (of West Van Lear) and Arnold Combs (of Ohio), was born June 20, 1938 in Wittensville, died November 30, 1955 in a local Johnson County hospital from a heart condition, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Volga. She was survived by her husband, Francis McKenzie (of Volga); her parents; 2 brothers, Charles William Combs (of West Van Lear) and James Arnold Combs (West Van Lear); 1 sister, Patricia Ann Combs (West Van Lear); 2 half-brothers, Robert Grant Combs (West Van Lear) and Robert Paul Trimble (Lebanon, Ohio); and 3 half-sisters, Mrs. Edward Honeycutt (Flint, Michigan), Mrs. Dow Blair (West Van Lear), and Martha Carol Pelphrey (West Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      2. CHARLES WILLIAM COMBS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles W. Combs was born in Johnson County to Louie Pickelsimer.
      3. PATRICIA ANN COMBS, b. July 8, 1942, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 22, 2009, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) JOHNSON, m. (1) (unknown first name) PELPHREY.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patricia A. Combs was born July 8, 1942 in Johnson County to Lula Simer.
        According to her obituary, Patricia Combs Pelphrey (age 66) of Ashland, daughter of the late Arnold and Lula Picklesimer Combs Pelphrey, was born July 8, 1942, died February 22, 2009 at home in Ashland, and was buried in Trimble Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by 2 sons, David M. Pelphrey (of Ashland) and Gregory S. Pelphrey (Cincinnati, Ohio); 1 daughter, Paula Adams (Ashland); 2 brothers, Bill Combs (Cincinnati) and Jim Combs (Silver Lake, Indiana); 3 sisters, Gertrude Bradfield (Cincinnati), Martha Preston (Lexington), and JoAnn Trimble (Paintsville); 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
      4. JAMES ARNOLD COMBS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James A. Combs was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.

      The children of LULA PICKLESIMER and BILL PELPHREY are:

      1. MARTHA CAROL PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRESTON.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha C. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
      2. DAVID M. PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David M. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.
      3. GREGORY STEPHEN PELPHREY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
        Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gregory Stephen Com Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lula Picklesimer.







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