Notes: Daniel Boone Williams was the brother of Sarah Jane Williams.

Rhoda E. Cooper was the daughter of David Crockett Cooper and Elizabeth Jane Nickell.

According to Kentucky birth records, Oscar Conley was born September 25, 1878 in Morgan County to Winson Conley (b. Morgan County) and Sarah Conley (b. Morgan County).

According to Morgan County marriage records, Oscar Conley (age 22) married Armilda Williams (age 22) on November 27, 1901.

According to one death certificate, Oscar Conoly died April 12, 1920 in Coal Run, Pike County, Kentucky, from "not known (found dead)." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 25, 1878, his marital status as married, his occupation as miner for the Coal Run Coal Co., his parents as Winston Conley (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Oscar Conley of Coal Run, Kentucky, and the burial place as B. F. Hamilton Cemetery.

According to another death certificate, Oscar Conley died April 12, 1920 in Silver Hill, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "no doctor, died suddenly" and "not known thought to have been heart failier." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as 1879, his marital status as married, his occupation as miner, his parents as Winston Conley (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Hamilton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Walter Conley of Coal Run, Kentucky, and the burial place as B. F. Hamilton Cemetery.

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Daniel B. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Rodah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Armilda (daughter, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 40 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Daniel B. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #334, he's a farmer, born in August of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Rhoda E. (wife, born in January of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 37), Armilda (daughter, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), John D. (son, born in February of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Mary E. (daughter, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17) Hoyt (daughter, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Pleney (son, born in May of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Stella (daughter, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Eddie (son, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Will G. (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Thomas H. (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Oscar Conly is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed is Armelda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 30).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 108 (Coal Run) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Oscar Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Armilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), and Edgar Steele (boarder, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 531 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

George Williams' mother's maiden name was reportedly Celia Kennard.

When George Washington 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 self-employed farmer in Silver Hill, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Ettie Williams of Silver Hill, and that he was born June 18, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, he had blue eyes and dark brown hair, and under "Has person lost arm, leg, hand, eye, or is he seriously physically disqualified?" it says "Yes," with no explanation.

According to her death certificate, Eddie Williams died December 30, 1942 in Pikeville from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as February 2, 1884, her marital status as married, her husband as G. W. Williams, her parents as Wince Conley (b. unknown) and Sarah Hamilton (b. Morgan County), the informant as Lou Stratton of Coal Run, Kentucky, and the burial place as Coal Run, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Eddie Williams died December 30, 1942 in Pike County at the age of 58. She was living in Pike County at the time of her death.

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Harvey Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in September of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Celey (wife, born in June of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 47), Mortan V. (son, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Geo. W. (son, born in June of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), and Noah (son, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12.

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), George W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Ettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky 1st marriage, she's given birth ot 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Perlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Raney (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Versie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). George's brother Noah is in house #36, and his brother Mortin is in house #38.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), George W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Pearlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rainey (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Versie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Delmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lou (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month).

The children of MARY CONLEY and GEORGE WILLIAMS are:
1. PEARLIE B. WILLIAMS, b. 1903, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1969, Pike County, Kentucky, m. HENRY CASEBOLT.
2. RANEY EVERETT WILLIAMS, b. May 12, 1905, Pike County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1943, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, m. GRACE YOUNCE.
3. VERSIE OLLIE WILLIAMS, b. March 7, 1907, Kentucky, September 3, 1992, Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky, m. RAY WILLIAMSON.
4. FANNIE WILLIAMS, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. before, 1920.
5. DELMER FRANK WILLIAMS, b. April 15, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1933, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Stone Coal Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, m. EASTER LILLY (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Delmer F. Williams was born April 15, 1912 in Morgan County to Mary Conley.
   According to his death certificate, Delmer Frank Williams died from meningitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as April 15, 1912, his marital status as married, his wife as Easter Lilly Williams, his place of residence as Mossy Bottom, Pike County, his parents as George Washington Williams (b. Magoffin County) and Mary Ettie Connoly (b. Morgan County), the informant as Geo. W. Williams of Mossy Bottom, Kentucky, and the burial place as Stone Coal Creek.
6. LOU ANN WILLIAMS, b. 1914, Kentucky, d. 1974.
7. LEXIE M. WILLIAMS, b. December 7, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lexie M. Williams was born December 7, 1916 in Morgan County to Ettie Conley.

Notes: Information on Sherry Justice can be found on page 530 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The children of SHERRY JUSTICE and JAMES STUMP are:
1. JASMINE BRITTANY MERCEDES STUMP.
2. KAITLYN CLARISSA DANIELLE STUMP.
3. OLIVIA KATARINA CHEYENNE STUMP.

(This information comes from Sherry Justice Roberts and other sources)

Notes: According to his obituary, Walter M. Hamilton (age 67), died in Kings Daughters Hospital in Catlettsburg after an extended illness, and was buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Mollie Meade Hamilton; 6 sons, Ivan Hamilton (of Catlettsburg), Vencil Hamilton (Omaha, Nebraska), Kenneth Hamilton (Catlettsburg), Clyde Hamilton (Jenkins), Elmo Hamilton (Westwood), and Calvin Hamilton (at home); 1 daughter, Mrs. T. H. Vest (Ezel); 1 brother, Arnold Hamilton (Columbus, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Sam Meade (Catlettsburg), Mrs. Virgil Williams (Shopes Creek), and Mrs. Joe Cantrell (Ashland).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter M. Hamilton died March 13, 1960 in Boyd County at the age of 67. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mollie M. Hamilton died November 3, 1961 in Boyd County at the age of 69. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Walter Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Vencille (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Miriam (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ivan (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Shella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 45 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Walter Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #425, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 38), Vencil (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ivan (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Calvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Elmo (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Kennith (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Oscar Meade (lodger, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22). They are living next to Mollie's widowed mother.

The children of WALTER HAMILTON and MOLLIE MEADE are:
1. VENCIL "JACK" HAMILTON, b. October 23, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vincil Hamilton was born October 23, 1913 in Johnson County to Mattie Mead.
2. MIRIAM CORA HAMILTON, b. August 13, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. T. H. VEST.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Miram Hamilton was born August 13, 1915 in Johnson County to Mollie Mead.
3. IVAN MITCHELL HAMILTON, b. December 1, 1917, Letcher County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivan Hamilton was born December 1, 1917 in Letcher County to Mollie Meade.
4. SHEILA M. HAMILTON, b. October 27, 1919, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. before 1930.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sheila Hamilton was born October 27, 1919 in Letcher County to Mollie Mead.
5. CLYDE CRAYTON HAMILTON, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde C. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Nellie Mead.
6. CALVIN MORTON HAMILTON, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts Morton Hamelton was born in Johnson County to Mollie Meade.
7. IRVIN ELMO HAMILTON, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts Irvin E. Hamelton was born in Johnson County to Mollie Meade.
8. KENNETH B. HAMILTON, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kenith B. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Mollie Meade.

Notes: Robert Wilson "Dock" Akers was the brother of John C. Akers.

Loanna Akers' name has also been reported to be Annie Lorinda Akers and she reportedly died December 23, 1955 in Ohio.

Loanna's mother's maiden name has been reported as Minnie Myrtle Davis.

When Arnold Hamilton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Sanford Hamilton in Silver Hill, Morgan County, that he was single, and that he was born November 17, 1895 in Silver Hill. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

On page 21 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Loanna's family is found, but it appears that she's not living with them. Her sister, Sibyl, is listed as being born in April of 1900, but in the 1910 census Loanna is 10 years old and Sibyl is 8. In the 1920 census Sibyl is 17. Dock Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #196, he's a farmer, born in October of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in April of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), Gertrude (daughter, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Virgil (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), Sybil (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month), and Nancy Akers (mother, widowed, born in May of 1828 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 72).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 186 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 29, 1910), R. W. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 32), Gertrude (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Virgie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Loanna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sibyl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On pages 26 & 27 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Arnold M. Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #358, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Loanna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 45 of the 1930 census for District 73-36 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1930), Arnold Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #498, he's an inspector of some kind - possibly for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Loana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 30), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), J. Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Georganna (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), and Bernard E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

The children of ARNOLD HAMILTON and LOANNA AKERS are:
1. ROBERT W. HAMILTON, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert W. Hamilton was born in Johnson County to Loanna Akers.
2. JULIAN RICHARD HAMILTON, b. 1923, Kentucky.
3. GEORGANNA HAMILTON, b. 1925, Ohio.
4. BERNARD E. HAMILTON, b. 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bernard E. Hamilton was born in Greenup County to Loanna Akers.

Notes: William J. Tackett was the brother of James Waymen Tackett.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William J. Tackett married Lydia Adams on May 19, 1865 in Magoffin County at the home of Jackson Adams. The witnesses were James E. Lemaster and Daniel Adams, and the minister was Wallis Bailey.

On page 25 of the 1850 census for District 1 in Carter County, Kentucky (dated August 15, 1850), James Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentuck, age 25), Lydia M. (born in Kentucky, age 10), William (born in Kentucky, age 5), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Wiley (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 113 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), James Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #723, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 33), Wm. (born in Kentucky, age 15), James (born in Kentucky, age 12), Wiley (born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 9), Adam (born in Kentucky, age 8), Daniel (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Perlina (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 14 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), William J. Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lydda M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Levi J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Rebecca J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Daniel B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of LYDIA ADAMS and WILLIAM TACKETT are:
1. JAMES M. TACKETT, b. 1869, Kentucky.
2. LEVI J. TACKETT, b. 1872, Kentucky.
3. REBECCA JANE TACKETT, b. May 5, 1874, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1941, Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RICHARD LEE HALL.
4. DANIEL B. TACKETT, b. 1876, Kentucky.
5. MARY ANN TACKETT, b. December 1878, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 14, 1915, Pennsylvania, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Argellite, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. MARION M. "BUCK" HALL.
6. OLLIE TACKETT, b. March 14, 1884, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 16, 1953, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, m. CHLOE CAUDILL, daughter of LYDIA MARGARET HITCHCOCK and WILLIAM J. CAUDILL, July 11, 1907, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was b. May 28, 1888, Kentucky, d. January 12, 1979, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 302 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Elvin Conley (age 75), son of Cyrus and Elizabeth McCloud Conley and a resident of Paintsville, was born March 19, 1906 in Johnson County, died June 7, 1981 in Paintsville Hospital after a brief illness, and was buried in Norman Horn Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Lucy Marie Caudill Conley; 2 sons, Bruce Conley (of Somerset) and Johnny T. Conley (East Point); 2 daughters, Lou Rice Borders (West Land, Michigan) and Janet Fitch (Thelma, Kentucky); and 1 brother, Max Conley (Hager Hill). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of ELVIN CONLEY and LUCY CAUDILL are:
1. BRUCE CONLEY, m. EMMA VAN HOOSE.
2. JOHN T. CONLEY, m. AVONELLE RICE.
3. LOU RICE CONLEY, m. BASCOM BORDERS.
4. JANET CONLEY, m. OLEN FITCH.

Notes: On page 23 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 17, 1850), Henry Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Virginia, age 40), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 25), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 22), Elijah (born in Kentucky, age 15), Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 14), Alsey (born in Kentucky, age 11), Georg (born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 6), Rachel (born in Kentucky, age 4), William (born in Kentucky, age 3), James (born in Kentucky, age 1 month), and William Cantrell (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 112 & 113 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), Henry Kantrel is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Virginia, age 51), Aley (born in Kentucky, age 21), Georg (born in Kentucky, age 19, Henry (born in Kentucky, age 17), Rachael (born in Kentucky, age 14), William (born in Kentucky, age 13), and James (born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 19 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1870), Henry Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Virginia, age 63), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 21). They are living next to son Henry.

On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Henry Canteral is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in Virginia, and he's 76 years old. Also listed is Rachel (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 73).

The children of HENRY CANTRELL and RACHEL BLANTON are:
1. ELIZABETH CANTRELL, b. 1825, Floyd County, Kentucky.
2. MARTHA CANTRELL, b. 1828, Floyd County, Kentucky.
3. JOHN CANTRELL, b. 1831, Floyd County, Kentucky.
4. MARY "POLLY" CANTRELL, b. November 7, 1831, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 1, 1912, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THOMAS LEMASTER.
5. ELIJAH CANTRELL, b. December 1835, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. 1900, m. NANCY JANE ADKINS.
6. CYNTHIA CANTRELL, b. March 1835, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. JOHN FRANK CONLEY.
7. ALSEY CANTRELL, b. 1839, Kentucky.
8. GEORGE CANTRELL, b. January 1841, Kentucky, d. before 1910, m. NANCY JANE SALYER.
9. HENRY CANTRELL JR., b. January 1, 1843, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 1, 1927, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in the Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRANCIS ELLEN "FRANKIE" SALYER.
10. RACHAEL CANTRELL, b. 1846, Kentucky.
11. WILLIAM CANTRELL, b. 1847, Kentucky.
12. JAMES CANTRELL, b. September 2, 1849, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 22, 1929, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUISA B. MCKENZIE.

Notes: Thomas Lemaster was the brother of Judith Lemaster, James P. Lemaster, Mary Almeda Lemaster and Zilpha Lemaster.

Thomas Lemaster reportedly died May 10, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Mary Cantril Lemaster died May 1, 1912 in Flatgap from "apoplexy - died in one hour after stroke." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as November 7, 1831, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Henry Cantril (b. North Carolina) and Rachel Blanton (b. Virginia), and the informant as A. B. Lemaster of Flat Gap, Kentucky.

On page 17 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 14, 1850), Thomas Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 17), and Harvy (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 112 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), Thomas Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #716, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, age he's 30 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Kentucky, age 25), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 12), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Richard (born in Kentucky, age 6), John W. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and James A. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 20 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1870), Thomas Lamaster is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Kentucky, age 38), Richard P. (born in Kentucky, age 16), John W. (born in Kentucky, age 14), James H. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Cynthia A. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 8), Thomas M. (born in Kentucky, age 6), William H. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Alva (born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Thomas' parents.

On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Thomas Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 47), Richard P. (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 26), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alvy B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Mary A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Thomas Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in May of 1830 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in April of 1830 in Virginia, parent sborn in Virginia, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 70), Alva (son, born in March of 1870 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 30), Belle (daughter-in-law, born in December of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), and Maxy [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Polly is found living in the home of her son. Alvey Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rosa B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 37), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Verna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky age 4), Rouie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Lemaster (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 79).

The children of POLLY CANTRELL and THOMAS LEMASTER are:
1. HENRY LEMASTER, b. 1849, Kentucky.
2. NANCY J. LEMASTER, b. 1851, Kentucky.
3. RICHARD P. LEMASTER, b. 1854, Kentucky.
4. JOHN W. LEMASTER, b. 1856, Kentucky.
5. JAMES HARVEY LEMASTER, b. November 25, 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 4, 1937, Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BARBARA MCKENZIE, m. (2) FANNIE A. KIMBLETON.
6. CYNTHIA A. LEMASTER, b. 1860, Kentucky.
7. REBECCA LEMASTER, b. 1862, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. JOHN MILTON TACKETT.
8. THOMAS MANFORD LEMASTER, b. October 12, 1864, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1949, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINERVA HITCHCOCK.
9. WILLIAM H. LEMASTER, b. 1866, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. MARTHA JANE TRIMBLE.
10. ALVA B. LEMASTER, b. March 1869, Kentucky, d. 1927, m. ROSA BELLE SALYER.
11. GEORGE WASHINGTON LEMASTER, b. February 17, 1873, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 6, 1920, Fuget, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Mud Lick, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ETTA L. CASTLE.
12. MARY A. LEMASTER, b. 1876, Kentucky.
    Notes: Mary Lemaster is listed as a daughter in the 1880 census, but in the 1900 census Polly is reported to have had 11 children, and Mary makes 12.

Notes: According to his death certificate, George Washington Lemaster died July 6, 1920 in Low Gap from carcinoma of the neck. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 17, 1873, his marital status as married, his parents as Thomas Lemaster (b. Kentucky) and Mary Cantrell (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Ellie Lemaster of Fuget, Kentucky.

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Wash Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a farmer, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, parents, born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Etta (wife, born in August of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Anna M. (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1910), George W. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ettie L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Annie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Neva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), George W. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Etta L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 36), Neva G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Edgle H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

The children of GEORGE LEMASTER and ETTA CASTLE are:
1. ANNA M. LEMASTER, b. June 1899, Kentucky.
2. NEVA GLADYS LEMASTER, b. March 27, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 26, 1978, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GRATZ MCCARTY.
3. MARY EMMA LEMASTER, b. March 1908, Kentucky, d. September 26, 2000, Pike County, Ohio, m. BENJAMIN FAIRCHILD.
4. EDGEL H. LEMASTER, b. February 25, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 19, 1994, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) OLA FAIRCHILD, m. (2) LOUISE DAVIDSON.

Notes: William McFaddin was the brother of Isaac Frankliin McFaddin, Warnie Barnes McFaddin, and Nancy "Nannie" McFaddin.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lou McFaddin died January 19, 1964 in Johnson County at the age of 80.

According to his obituary, Bill McFaddin, son of the late John H. McFaddin, died at his home on McFaddin Branch, two miles from Paintsville, on March 7, 1934, at the age of 63. His first wife was Miss Jennie Conley, daughter of Rev. John E. Conley, and they had 1 son, Tommy McFaddin of Thealka, Johnson County. His second wife was Miss Lou Conley, daughter of Hiram Conley. They had 9 children, seven who were living at the time of Bill's death. He was survived by Ella, Martha, Dottie, Maltie, and May, who were all still at home, Mrs. Russell Fairchild, and Homer McFaddin. He was also survived by 6 brothers, Isaac McFaddin, Sr. (Paintsville), Ed McFaddin (Paintsville), George McFaddin (Paintsville), Barnes McFaddin (Paintsville), and Ross McFaddin (Paintsville); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Haden Adams (Van Lear), Mrs. Henry Stricklin (Paintsville), and Mrs. Manford McCloud (Paintsville).

According to his death certificate, William McFaddin died March 7, 1934 in Johnson County from endocarditis and dropsy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 18, 1870, his marital status as married, his wife as Lula Conley, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John H. McFaddin (b. Virginia) and Florence Morton (b. Virginia), and the informant as Thomas McFaddin of Thealka, Kentucky.

On page 3 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1870), Jno. F. McFadden is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Florence (born in Virginia, age 24), George T. (born in Virginia, age 9), Nancy S. (born in Virginia, age 6), Isaac F. (born in Virginia, age 4), and Catharine (born in Virginia, age 2). This shows that William isn't born yet, although in house #14 is a Martha McFadden (age 24, b. Virginia) living with her 3 children, David McFadden (age 6, b. Kentucky), Tira McFadden (male, born in Kentucky, age 2), and William McFadden (born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), John H. McFaddin is listed as the head of the household for house #319, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 36), George T. (son, born in Virginia, age 18), Nancy (daughter, born in Virginia, age 16), Isaac (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Catharine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alvira (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Ada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), John McFadden is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a farmer, born in September of 1837 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in September of 1841 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 1a children and all are still living, age 58), William (son, single, farm laborer, born in December of 1873 in Kentucky, age 26), Edward (son, single, daily laborer, born in July of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Barnes (son, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Claud (son, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), and Ross (son, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), William McFaddin is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), William McFadin is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Lou (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 5 months), and Altie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

On page 44 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28 & 29, 1930), Bill Mcfaddin is listed as the head of the household for house #413, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 34, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Lulla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 45), Ella (daughter, single, cook for a private family, born in Kentucky, age 23), Homer (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 21), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Dotty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Retta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

The child of JENNIE CONLEY and WILLIAM MCFADDIN is:
1. THOMAS MCFADDIN, b. April 19, 1902, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EMMALINE ROBINSON, daughter of PROCTOR ROBINSON and MARGARET SPEARS. She was b. January 7, 1908, d. May 5, 1981.
   Notes: Emmaline's mother's name was determined by finding her obituary (1883-1951).

The children of LOU CONLEY and WILLIAM MCFADDIN are:
2. ELLA MCFADDIN, b. April 13, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1981, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RAY BLAIR.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Ella McFaddin Blair (age 74), daughter of Bill and Lou Conley McFaddin and a resident of Paintsville, was born April 13, 1906 in Johnson County, died November 24, 1981 in Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in McFaddin Cemetery in Paintsville. She was survived by her husband, Ray Blair; 1 daughter, Christine Kimbler (of Sitka); 2 brothers, Homer McFaddin (Paintsville) and Tommy McFaddin (Springfield, Ohio); 5 sisters, Dotty Mead (Fairborn, Ohio), Martha Selvage (Geromesville [Jeromesville], Ohio), May Richie (Apple Creek, Ohio), Malta Hall (Cincinnati, Ohio), and Mary Fairchild (Staffordsville); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. HOMER MCFADDIN, b. March 26, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 1, 2000, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CLOIE BLAIR, m. (2) FLOSSIE TACKETT.
4. MARY MCFADDIN, b. October 15, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 9, 1982, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUSSELL FAIRCHILD.
5. MARTHA MCFADDIN, b. September 28, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 26, 1996, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, m. JOHN WILSON SELVAGE.
6. DOTTIE MCFADDIN, b. September 27, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1996, Longwood, Seminole County, Florida and is buried in Enon, Clark County, Ohio, m. EDGAR MEADE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dottie McFadden was born September 27, 1914 in Johnson County to Lou Conley.
   According to her obituary, Dottie McFaddin Meade (age 81), daughter of William and Lula Conley McFaddin, was born September 27, 1914 in Johnson County, died June 3, 1996 in South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida, and was buried in Enon Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Meade. she was survived by 2 sons, Stanley Meade (of Enon, Ohio) and George Meade (Denver, Colorado); 1 daughter, Peggy Clem (Ovieda, Florida); 1 brother, Homer McFaddin (Paintsville); 1 sister, Martha Salvage (Ashland); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
7. MALTA MCFADDIN, b. October 18, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HALL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malta McFaddin was born October 18, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Lou Conley.
8. ALTA MAE MCFADDIN, b. March 23, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1995, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, buried in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, m. MOSES M. "MOSIE" RITCHIE.
9. RETTA MCFADDIN, b. December 12, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 10, 1931 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Retta McFadden was born December 12, 1923 in Johnson County to Lou Conley.
   According to her death certificate, Raite McFaddin died May 10, 1931 in Johnson County from chronic endocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 17, 1924, and her parents as Wm. McFaddin (b. Kentucky) and Lou Conley (b. Kentucky).

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

Hannah Rosetta Tackett was the sister of Ollie Tackett and Harry Tackett.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alta M. McFadden was born March 23, 1921 in Johnson County to Loula Conley.

According to her obituary, Alta McFaddin Ritchie (age 74), daughter of the late William and Lou Conley McFaddin and a resident of Ohio, was born March 23, 1921 in Johnson County, died October 31, 1995 in Wooster Community Hospital, and was buried in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moses M. "Mosie" Ritchie, on June 13, 1995; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. She was survived by 3 sons, Jacob Ritchie (of Wooster, Ohio), Larry Ritchie (Tucson, Arizona), and James Ritchie (Mt. Hope, Ohio); 2 daughters, Brenda Dooley (San Antonio, Texas) and Bonnie Zimmerman (Orrville, Ohio); 1 brother, Homer McFaddin (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Martha Selvage (Ashland, Ohio) and Dottie Meade (Fairborn, Ohio); 12 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, Alta M. Ritchie was born March 23, 1921, and died October 31, 1995. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Apple Creek, Wayne County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alta Mae McFaddin Ritchie was born March 23, 1921 in Kentucky, and died October 31, 1995 in Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, Wayne County, at the age of 74. Her father's surname is listed as McFaddin, her mother's maiden name as Conley, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Moses M. "Mosie" Ritchie (age 73), son of the late George "D. D." and Hanna Rosetta Tackett Ritchie and a resident of Apple Creek, Ohio, was born June 28, 1921 in Paintsville, and died June 13, 1995 in Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, Ohio. He was survived by his wife, Alta Mae McFaddin Ritchie; 3 sons, Jacob Ritchie (of Wooster), Larry Ritchie (Tucson, Arizona), and James Ritchie (Mt. Hope, Ohio); 2 daughters, Brenda Dooley (San Antonio, Texas) and Bonnie Zimmerman (Orrville, Ohio); 1 brother, Talmadge Ritchie (South Point, Ohio); 12 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, Mosie M. Ritchie was born June 28, 1921, and died June 13, 1995. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Apple Creek, Wayne County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Moses M. Ritchie was born June 28, 1921 in Kentucky, and died June 13, 1995 in Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, Wayne County, at the age of 73. His father's surname is listed as Ritchie, his mother's maiden name as Tackett, and he was married at the time of his death.

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Moses Ritchie is found living in the home of his grandparents. Moses Tackett [Moses McClellan Tackett] is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 22, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Susan [Mary Susan Shaffer Tackett] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at 19, age 63), Edna (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Shirley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Moses Ritchie (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

The children of ALTA MCFADDIN and MOSIE RITCHIE are:
1. JACOB A. RITCHIE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jacob A. Ritchie was born in Johnson County to Alta McFadden.
2. LARRY N. RITCHIE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Larry N. Ritchie was born in Johnson County to Alta McFadden.
3. BRENDA RITCHIE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DOOLEY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Brenda K. Ritchie was born in Johnson County to Alta McFaddin.
4. BONNIE J. RITCHIE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ZIMMERMAN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonnie J. Ritchie was born in Johnson County to Alma McFaddin.
5. JAMES F. RITCHIE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James F. Ritchie was born in Johnson County to Mae McFaddin.

Notes: According to her obituary, Norma Conley Ferguson (age 76), daughter of Millard V. and Louisa Johnson Conley, was born August 11, 1907 in Johnson County, died August 29, 1983 in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Ferguson, in 1939. She was survived by 4 daughters, Juanita Mae Ward (of Lima, Ohio), Bonnie Bertrece Picklesimer (Lima), Mildred King (Staffordsville), and and Charles Jewellette Sole (Fort Myers, Florida); 1 brother, Brooks Conley (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Carmel Fredway (Louisiana); 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his death certificate, Charles Wesley Ferguson died December 14, 1940 in Johnson County from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Tennessee, his birth date as April 16, 1901, his marital status as married, his wife as Norma Ferguson, his occupation as shovel operator doing road building, his parents as John Wesley Ferguson (b. Tennessee) and Sarah Alice Rayland (b. Tennessee), the informant as Mrs. Norma Ferguson of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

The children of NORMA CONLEY and CHARLES FERGUSON are:
1. JUANITA MAE FERGUSON, m. (unknown first name) WARD.
2. BONNIE BERTRECE FERGUSON, m. (unknown first name) PICKLESIMER.
3. MILDRED FERGUSON, m. (unknown first name) KING.
4. JEWELL FERGUSON, m. WAYNE PRATER BLANTON.

Notes: Daniel B. Dale's name is Daniel Cole in the 1860 census. It's Daniel Dale after that.

Lydia Ratliff's middle name has also been reported to have been Mary. It's listed as Margaret on daughter Katie's death certificate.

According to Ohio death records, Daniel B. Dale died March 26, 1922 in Scioto County.

According to her death certificate, Mahala Preston Dale died March 12, 1950 in Sitka from heart problems and senility. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 25, 1869, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Gilbert Preston and Celia Ward, and the informant as Raymond Dale.

According to her obituary, Mahala Preston Dale, daughter of Gilbert and Celia Ward Preston, was born January 25, 1869, died March 12, 1950 at the home of her grandson, Raymond Dale. She was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Grace Daniel (of Thealka, Kentucky)); 1 sister, Mrs. Sarah Collins [Sarah Preston Collins] (of Thealka, Kentucky)); 1 half-sister, Mrs. Julia Daniel (of Ripley, Ohio); 1 half-brother, Elijah Preston (of River, Kentucky); 8 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

On page 27 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), Daniel B. Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farm laborer, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lydia M. (wife, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Dellie (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jesse (son, white, born in Kentucky, age 4), Katy (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Allen Ratliff (brother-in-law, single, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20)

On page 36 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Daniel Dale is listed as the head of the household, he's a farmer, born in January of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Garfield (son, born in August of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), James (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), John (son, born in December of 1887 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Winfield Collins (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in [no month] 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, age 25), Della Collins (daughter, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 24), Jewell Collins [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Minnie Collins [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Anne Collins [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Sheridan Dale (nephew, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Daniel B. Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 40), Garfield (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), John (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Sheridan Dale (nephew, single or 1st marriage [hard to read], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22). They are living next to Daniel's widowed mother.

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 143 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 20, 1920), Dan B. Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a farmer, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Chaney Dale (mother, widowed, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 88), Garfield (son, white, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 38), and Raymond (son, white, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Raymond Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Katharine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Mahala Dale (mother, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 36, age 61).

The children of MARGARET RATLIFF and DAN DALE are:
1. DELLA DALE, b. November 1875, Kentucky, m. WINFIELD COLLINS.
2. JESSE DALE, b. 1876, Kentucky.
3. KATHERINE "KATIE" DALE, b. 1879, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 11, 1948, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM "BUD" RATLIFF.
4. GARFIELD DALE, b. August 1882, Kentucky, d. January 12, 1948, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Garfield Dale died January 12, 1948 in Eastern State Hospital in Lexington from pulmonary tuberculosis and a mental deficiency. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as 1881, his marital status as single, his parents as unknown, and his length of stay in the hospital as 25 years 4 months and 10 days.
5. JAMES DALE, b. September 24, 1881, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 28, 1955, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CALLIE CASTLE.
   Notes: According to his obituary, James Dale, son of the late Dan and Margaret Ratliff Dale, was born September 24, 1881 in Johnson County, died February 28, 1955 in Johnson County, and was buried in the family cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Callie Castle Dale; 2 sons, Richard Dale (of Charlestown, Indiana) and Bill Dale (of Thealka, Kentucky); 7 daughters, Mrs. Maxine Spencer [Maxine Dale Spencer] (of Thealka, Kentucky), Miss Irene Dale (of Thealka, Kentucky), Mrs. Mae Cundiff [Mae Dale Cundiff] (of Charlestown, Indiana), Mrs. Emogene Tate [Emogene Dale Tate] (of Charlestown, Indiana), Mrs. Clara Jarrell [Clara Dale Jarrell] (of Indiana), Mrs. Clarla Larrell [Clarla Dale Larrell] (of Speedway, West Virginia), Mrs. Lizzie Daniels [Lizzie Dale Daniels] (of Silver Creek, New York), Miss Mollie Dale (of Jeffersonville, Indiana); 2 brothers, John Dale (of Paintsville), Jesse Dale (of Tram, Kentucky); and 1 half-brother, Raymond Dale (of Sitka, Kentucky).
6. JOHN DALE, b. December 8, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 20, 1964, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Highland Memorial Park, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH CASTLE.

The child of DAN DALE and MALAHA PRESTON is:
7. RAYMOND DALE, b. 1911, Kentucky, m. KATHERINE CASTLE.

Notes: When John Dale'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 miner working for North East Coal Company in Thealka, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Dan Dale of Bertha, Ohio, that he was born December 6, 1835 [mistake], and that he had a lame right leg. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to his obituary, John Dale Sr., son of Dan and Margarett Ratliff Dale, was born December 8, 1891 in Johnson County, died May 20, 1964 in Paintsville, Johnson County, and was buried at Highland Memorial Park in Paintsville. He was a retired miner and his survivors included: his wife, Mrs. Sarah Castle Dale [although Sarah died in 1943]; 1 son, John Dale Jr.; 2 step-sons, Richard Sparks (of Marion, Ohio) and Carl Sparks (of Paintsville); 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Geneva Meeks [Geneva Sparks Meeks] (of Paintsville) and Mrs. Theodore Miller; and 2 brothers, Jesse Dale (of Tram, Kentucky) and Raymond Dale (of Columbus, Ohio).

According to her death certificate, Sarah Dale died July 30, 1943 in Thealka from chronic myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 29, 1888, her marital status as married, her husband as John Dale, her parents as Jacob Castle (b. Kentucky) and Lydia Wiley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John Dale of Thealka, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Sarah Castle Dale, daughter of Jacob and Lydia Wiley Castle, was found dead in bed on July 30, 1943 in Thealka after being in poor health for the 2 years prior. She was survived by her husband, John Dale; 4 children from a previous marriage, Richard, Geneva, Doris, and Carl; 1 son, John Dale Jr.; and 1 brother, Proctor Castle.

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), John Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Effie Sparks (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Richard Sparks (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Geneva Sparks (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Carl T. Dale [Carl T. Sparks] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Doris L. Dale [Doris L. Sparks] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), John Dale Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lida Castle (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 89)). Although Carl and Doris are listed with the last name of Dale, they are actually Sarah's children from her prior marriage.

The child of JOHN DALE and SARAH CASTLE is:
1. JOHN DALE JR., b. April 18, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1980, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BARBARA SUE WILLIAMS.

(This information comes from Barbara Williams Pfaff and other sources)

Notes: Oscar Taylor's parents were reportedly Joseph Taylor and Phoebe Rice. This couldn't be confirmed. Phoebe Rice could have been the Phoebe Ellen Rice that was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Rice and Rebecca Lemaster.

When Oscar Mark Taylor'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 miner in Johnson County, that his closest relative was Dollie Taylor of Hager Hill, Johnson County, and that he was born April 28, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Dollie Conley Taylor (age 77), daughter of John C. and Helen Johnson Conley and a lifetime resident of Jennies Creek, was born January 11, 1890 in Johnson County, died May 14, 1967 in Paintsville Hospital following and extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Taylor, in 1920. She was survived by 4 sons, Clarence Taylor (of Paintsville), Virgil Taylor (Leander), Bennie Taylor (South Point), and Alvis Taylor (Springfield, Ohio); 5 daughters, Mrs. Alta Auxier (Collista, Kentucky), Mrs. Doris Blair (West Van Lear), Mrs. Sophie Hitchcock (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Opal Auxier (East Point), and Mrs. Josephine Branham (Ohio); 2 brothers, Troy Conley (East Point) and Dick Conley (Collista); 2 sisters, Mrs. Alice Rice (East Point) and Mrs. Sissie Horn (Collista); 35 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his obituary, Luther Horne (age 73), son of the late Tom and Belle Conley Horne, was born in Johnson County, died October 28, 1970 in a Paintsville hospital after being ill for a few days, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Taylor Horne, in 1967. He was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Josephine Branham (of Springfield, Ohio); 2 sisters, Martha Horne (Collista, Kentucky), and Mary Castle (Sitka, Kentucky); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Luther Horne was born June 5, 1897, and died in October of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Hagerhill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Oscar Taylor is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Dollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 20), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Doris M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Oscar Taylor is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a laborer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Dolla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dorse (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Alvis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), Sophia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months [hard to read].

On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Luther Horne is listed as the head of the household for house #369, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Dollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 34, age 38), Virgil (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alvis (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sopha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ople (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

The children of DOLLIE CONLEY and OTT TAYLOR are:
1. CLARENCE TAYLOR, b. September 20, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1989, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MYRTLE FAIRCHILD, daughter of LAURA HITCHCOCK and EDWARD FAIRCHILD.
2. VIRGIL TAYLOR, b. February 28, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 31, 1983, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FAY LEMASTER, daughter of MAXIE HANNAH and POWELL LEMASTER, January 14, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. September 28, 1917.
   Notes: Maxie Hannah was the daughter of Isaac Harmon Hannah and Lydia Margaret Arms.
   According to his obituary, Virgil Taylor (age 75), son of Ott and Josie Alice Conley Taylor, was a retired miner and a resident of Leander, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born February 28, 1908 in Johnson County, died August 31, 1983 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Taylor Family Cemetery in Leander. He was survived by his wife, Fay Lemaster Taylor, whom he married January 14, 1935 in Paintsville; 4 sons, James Harmon Taylor (of Leander), Bennie Douglas Taylor (Leander), Billy Ray Taylor (Leander), and Leondus Taylor (Swamp Branch); 2 daughters, Maxie Alice Blair (Leander) and Cheryl Fay Sammons (Stone, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Clarence Taylor (Hager Hill), Bennie Taylor (Flatwoods), and Alvis Taylor (Springfield, Ohio); 4 sisters, Doris Blair (Van Lear), Alta Auxier (Hager Hill), Sophia Hitchcock (Barnetts Creek), and Opal Auxier (East Point); 1 half-sister, Josephine Branham (Springfield, Ohio); 26 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to his obituary, James Harmon Taylor (age 65), son of Faye Hannah Taylor and the late Virgil Taylor, was a retired miner. He was born December 8, 1935 in Paintsville, died February 7, 2001 in Central Baptist Hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Leander. He was survived by his mother; 1 son, Brian Taylor (of Leander); 4 daughters, Joey Burke (Leander), Tammy Jean Conley (Leander), Melanie Slone (Leander), and Patsy Renee Jackson (Salyersville); 3 brothers, Leondis Taylor (Boons Camp), Benny Taylor (Leander), Bill Taylor (Leander); 2 sisters, Maxie Blair (Leander) and Cheryl Faye Sammons (Stone); 10 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. DORIS M. TAYLOR, b. June 18, 1909, Little Lick Fork, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ARTHUR LESLIE, m. (2) ALONZO SCOTT "LONNIE" BLAIR, son of GERMAN BLAIR and NANCY J. RATLIFF. He was b. June 28, 1896, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1951, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: German Blair was the son of Britton F. Blair and Lucinda Conley.
   Nancy J. Ratliff was the daughter of James Ratliff and Rebecca Jane Blanton.
4. ALTA TAYLOR, b. 1912, Kentucky, m. VIRGIL AUXIER, son of HARRY AUXIER and MIRANDA MUSIC. He was b. February 22, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 16, 1983, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Virgil Auxier (age 79), son of Harry and Miranda Music Auxier, was a retired construction worker and a resident of Hager Hill at the time of his death. He was born February 22, 1904 in Johnson County, died March 16, 1983 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Alta Taylor Auxier; 1 son, Virgil Auxier Jr. (of Hager Hill); 4 daughters, Barbara Vanderwiede (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Carol Reynolds (Springfield, Ohio); Madilyn Moyers (Jeffersontown), and Virginia Welch (Dayton, Ohio); 2 sisters, May Hereford (Milton, Kentucky) and Octavia Blanton (Florida); 12 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virgil Auxier died March 16, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 79. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
5. BENNIE TAYLOR, b. 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LILLY LORRAIN FITCH, daughter of DOROTHY JUNE BLAIR and LUTHER FITCH. She was b. 1921.
   Notes: Dorothy June Blair was the daughter of Harrison Perry Blair and Gilly Ann Robinson.
6. ALVIS TAYLOR, b. 1916, Kentucky.
7. SOPHIA TAYLOR, b. February 1918, Kentucky, d. November 19, 1998, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CECIL HITCHCOCK, son of DAVID JESSIE HITCHCOCK and ELSIE COLVIN. He was b. October 12, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1994, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: David Jessie Hitchcock was the son of General Hitchcock and Mary Ann Frazier.
   According to her obituary, Sophia Taylor Hitchcock (age 80), daughter of the late Ott and Josie Taylor, was born in February of 1918, died November 19, 1998 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Hitchcock. She was survived by 1 son, Bobby Hitchcock (of Staffordsville); 1 daughter, Judy Frazier (Staffordsville); 1 brother, Benny Taylor (Ashland); 2 sisters, Opal Auxier (Ashland) and Josephine Mink (Virginia); 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to his obituary, Cecil Hitchcock (age 79), son of the late David J. and Elsie Colvin Hitchcock, was born October 12, 1915 in Johnson County, died December 9, 1994 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Sophia Taylor Hitchcock; 2 sons, Bobby R. Hitchcock (of Staffordsville) and Jim Hitchcock (Wittensville); 1 daughter, Judy Frazier (Staffordsville); 1 brother, Jessie Hitchcock Jr. (Chicago, Illinois); 2 sisters, Pauline Castle (Thealka, Kentucky) and Lova Ann Borton (Warsaw, Indiana); 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to his obituary, Jimmy Hitchcock (age 49), son of Cecil and Sophia Taylor Hitchcock, was a salesman and a resident of Wittensville, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his father; and his wife, Carolyn Sue Hitchcock, who died March 21, 1998. He was survived by 3 sons, Timothy Edward Hitchcock (of Wittensville); Jeffery Allen Hitchcock (Inez, Kentucky), and James Robert Hitchcock (Wittensville); 2 daughters, Susan Michelle Pack (Lowmansville) and Angela Renee Hitchcock; 1 brother, Bobby Hitchcock (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Judy Frazier (Staffordsville); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
8. OPAL TAYLOR, b. November 14, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 22, 2007, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDGAR AUXIER. He d. 1988.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Opal Taylor Auxier (age 86), daughter of the late Oscar and Dollie Conley Taylor and a resident of East Point, was born November 14, 1920 in Johnson County, died May 22, 2007 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and was buried in Auxier Family Cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Auxier, 1988. She was survived by 3 sons, Kenneth Auxier (Staffordsville), James R. Auxier (East Point), and Leroy Auxier (Hager Hill); 2 daughters, Bonnie Lois Brown (East Point) and Sherry Slone (Inez, Kentucky); 1 brother, Bennie Taylor (Greenup); 1 half-sister, Josephine Mink (Virginia); 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The child of DOLLIE CONLEY and LUTHER HORNE is:
9. JOSEPHINE HORNE, b. 1929, Kentucky, m. (1) DONALD B. BRANHAM, son of STEVE BRANHAM and ZONA TURNER. He was b. December 16, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 16, 1984, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She m. (2) (unknown first name) MINK.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Donald Branham (age 58), son of Steve and Zona Turner Branham, was born December 16, 1926 in Johnson County, died December 16, 1984 at home in Springfield, Ohio, and was buried in Turner Cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by his wife, Josephine Horn Branham; 1 son, Donnie Branham; 1 daughter, Evonda Lynn Robinson (Springfield); 3 sisters, Doris Daniels (Paintsville), Margaret Williams (Gloucester, Virginia), and Jackie Ealey (Pompano Beach, Florida); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Donald B. Branham was born about 1926 in Kentucky, and died December 16, 1984 at home in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 58. He was married at the time of his death.

(This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)

Notes: Civillian Fitzpatrick is listed as Anna Davis' son Enoch's father on Enoch's death certificate. Civillian was reportedly the son of John Fitzpatrick and Francis "Fannie" Rice. He married Martha Robertson in the late 1850s.

On page 20 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 15, 1850), John Fitzpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Francis (born in Virginia, age 47), Servillan (born in Kentucky, age 23), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 27), William (born in Kentucky, age 21), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 18), and Charles (born in Kentucky, age 16).

On pages 15 & 16 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1860), Anna Davis and her son, Enoch, are found living in what is probably her mother's home, but her brother, Henry Davis, is listed as the head of the household. They are living in house #27, Henry's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Nancy Davis (born in Virginia, age 59), Anna Davis (born in Kentucky, age 30), Wallace B. Arms (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 23), and Enoch Davis (born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 19 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky June 8, 1860), Civilan Fitchpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Martha Fitchpatrick (born in Kentucky, age 25), Jeffery Robertson (born in Kentucky, age 10), James Robertson (born in Kentucky, age 7), and Abraham Fitchpatrick [Abraham Fitzpatrick] (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1870), Joel Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Anna (born in Kentucky, age 40), James H. (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Anna's son, who's living with Anna's mother.

On page 7 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1870), Civillian Fitzpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Martha Fitzpatrick (born in Kentucky, age 30), Jefferson Fitzpatrick [Jefferson Robertson] (born in Kentucky, age 17), James H. Fitzpatrick [James H. Robertson] (born in Kentucky, age 15), Abram Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick (born in Kentucky, age 12), John Fitzpatrick (born in Kentucky, age 10), Rosilla Fitzpatrick (born in Kentucky, age 8), Elizabeth Fitzpatrick (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Abbert Z. Fitzpatrick (male, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Joel B. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, age 50), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Enoch Davis (step-son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Civillian Fitzpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #370, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 50), Abraham (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rosilla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Albert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Civillian [Civillian Jr.] (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). According to Kentucky birth records, Wm. H. Fitzpatrick was born May 28, 1876 in Johnson County to Civillian Fitzpatrick (b. Floyd County) and Martha Robertson (b. Floyd County).

The child of ANNA DAVIS and CIVILLIAN FITZPATRICK is:
1. ENOCH DAVIS, b. July 4, 1853, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 9, 1930, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA JANE "COONIE" ARMS.

The children of ANNA DAVIS and JOEL ADAMS are:
2. JAMES HENRY ADAMS, b. March 4, 1865, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 1943, Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUSINA RICE.
3. NANCY CATHERINE ADAMS, b. February 11, 1867, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 1946, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRANKLIN PIERCE BLAIR.
4. AMANDA ADAMS, b. 1871, m. ENOCH FAIRCHILD, son of LEVI FAIRCHILD and JANE HORNE, March 1, 1888, Johnson County, Kentucky.

(This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)

Notes: According to his death certificate, Enoch Davis-Fitch died September 9, 1930 in Riceville from heart trouble. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Riceville, his age as 77 years 2 months 5 days, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Martha J. Arms, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Cill Fitch (b. Barnetts Creek) and Nancy Davis (b. Barnetts Creek), and the informant as Albert Davis of Riceville, Kentucky.

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Enoch Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #334, he's a farmer, born in July of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in April of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 37), Milford (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Eddie (son, born in November of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Mary A. (daughter, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Franklin (son, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah (daughter, born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Cora (daughter, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Jessie (son, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Enoch Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Milton (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 29), Edward (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Franklin (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 24), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Jessee (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Albert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Enoch Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's working for the railroad, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Albert (son, single, working for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mary A. Burke (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, age 34), Flora Burke [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Franklin Burke (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10). They are living next to son Franklin.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Enoch Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 76 years old. Also listed are Mary E Burk (daughter, divorced, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 46), and Albert Davis (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 30). They are living next to daughter Sarah.

The children of COONIE ARMS and ENOCH DAVIS are:
1. MILFORD DAVIS, b. January 31, 1880, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 25, 1953, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Hazelett Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ANNA YATES. She was b. 1899.
   Notes: Milford and Anna Yates Davis had a stillborn baby boy by the name of Hiram on June 22, 1926 in Riceville.
   According to his death certificate, Milford Davis died November 25, 1953 in Ashland from coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date is listed as January 31, 1880, his marital status as married, his parents as Enoch Davis and Martha Arms, and the informant as Mrs. Anna Davis.
2. EDWARD DAVIS, b. November 1881, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. STELLA LITTERAL, daughter of WILLIAM ELZIE LITTERAL and MARTHA JACKSON, February 4, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. November 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky.
3. MARY A. DAVIS, b. March 1884, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN D. BURKE, September 30, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. 1885, Johnson County, Kentucky.
4. FRANKLIN DAVIS, b. February 1886, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EULA KISSINGER, daughter of SILAS KISSINGER and LIZZIE MINIX, April 29, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. 1889, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
5. SARAH DAVIS, b. May 1889, Kentucky, m. J. C. YATES, December 25, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. 1888, Kentucky.
6. CORA DAVIS, b. August 22, 1890, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1970 Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WARREN HARRISON LITTERAL.
7. JESSE DAVIS, b. May 1894, Kentucky, m. SHIRLEY BURKE, 1901. She d. June 10, 1982.

(This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vivian Burke was born March 22, 1898, and died April 15, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Vivian W. Burke died April 15, 1991 in Thealka, Johnson County at the age of 93.

According to his obituary, Walter W. Burke (age 76), son of the late William and Arminta George Burke, died January 17, 1972 in a local hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in the Welch Cemetery in Concord. He was survived by his wife, Vivian Welch Burke; 1 son, Elmer G. Burke (of Seattle, Washington); and 2 daughters, Mary K. Burke Coleman (Dayton, Ohio) and Francis E. Burke Thacker (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 15, 1920), Vivian Welch is found married and living in the home of her parents. John Welch is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Auther (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Walter Birke (son-in-law, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), and Vivian Birke (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). They are living next to John's brother, Ulysses.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), W. W. Burke is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Vivian (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 32), Elmer G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Francis E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of VIVIAN WELCH and WALTER BURKE are:
1. ELMER G. BURKE, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer G. Burke was born in Johnson County to Vivian Welch.
2. FRANCIS E. BURKE, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) THACKER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis E. Burke was born in Johnson County to Vivian Welch.
3. MARY K. BURKE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COLEMAN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary K. Burke was born in Johnson County to Vivian Welch.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Authie Welch was born September 20, 1899, and died in March of 1986. He received his Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Authie Welch died March 12, 1986 in Johnson County at the age of 86. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Nancy Franklin Welch (age 96), daughter of the late Mack and Minerva Sammons Franklin, was born August 15, 1902 in Johnson County, died November 15, 1998 in the Mountain Manor Nursing Home, and was buried in Welch Cemetery in Concord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Authie Welch, in 1986. She was survived by 1 son, William Hansford Welch (of Concord); 2 brothers, Estill Franklin (Paintsville) and Floyd Franklin (River); 1 grandchild; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nancy Welch was born August 15, 1902, and died November 15, 1998. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Tutor Key, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nancy Welch died November 15, 1998 in Johnson County at the age of 96. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Mac Franklin is listed as the head of the household fo house #171, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Nervie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 35), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Angie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), Mack Franklin is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Nerve (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Ida (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Henry (son, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Myrtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Angie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Fredie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Autie Welch is found married and living in the home of his parents. John Welch is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 55), Authie Welch (head of family #104 under the same roof, married, not working, born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 29), Nancy Welch (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 28), and John C. Welch (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of AUTHIE WELCH and NANCY FRANKLIN are:
1. JOHN C. WELCH, b. 1923, Kentucky.
2. WILLIAM HANSFORD WELCH, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William H. Welch was born in Johnson County to Nancy Franklin.

Notes: Information on James Stephen Skaggs can be found on page 59 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

James Skaggs was killed in an automobile accident.

According to his obituary, James S. Skaggs (age 36), son of Thurman and Mable Skaggs, was born September 14, 1947 in Johnson County, died February 1, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Sue Gleason Skaggs; 3 children, Jimmy, Caryn, and Patricia Skaggs (all of Columbus); 2 brothers, Stanley and Timothy Skaggs (Columbus); 6 sisters, Jewell Bailey, Darcie Snively, and Debra Sparks (Columbus); Katheryn Gentry (Largo, Florida), Judith Salyer (Stambaugh), and Denise Sparks (Lowmansville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Skaggs was born September 14, 1947, and died in February of 1984. He received his Social Security card in 1962 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, James S. Skaggs was born about 1948 in Kentucky, and died February 2, 1984 in Franklin County at the age of 36. He was married at the time of his death.

The children of JAMES SKAGGS and SUE GLEASON are:
1. JIMMY SKAGGS.
2. CARYN SKAGGS.
3. PATRICIA SKAGGS.

Notes: Tava Spradlin died November 29, 1936, the same day that she gave birth to a child that also died. It says that she died in 1935 in Thomas Spradlin's obituary.

According to his obituary, Thomas Spradlin, son of the late Samuel and Alice Cole Spradlin, was born July 17, 1900 in Johnson County, died December 4, 1961 in Jackson, Michigan, after a brief illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Denver. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Tava Spradlin, in 1935. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Elsie Spradlin; 1 son, Thomas Richard Spradlin (of Alexander, Ohio); 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Burchett (Jackson, Michigan), Mrs. Ella Spradlin (Dayton, Ohio), Mrs. Edna Butcher (West Alexander, Ohio), and Mrs. Roselle Blair (Barnetts Creek); 2 brothers, Charlie Spradlin (Jackson, Michigan) and Vernal Spradlin (Jackson, Michigan); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Martha Ratliff (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Cassie May (Jackson, Michigan), and Mrs. Stella Adams (Jackson, Michigan).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Tom Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Tavia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 24), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Bessie Spradlin (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

The children of BUD SPRADLIN and TAVA SPRADLIN are:
1. RUTH N. SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth N. Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Tava Spradlin.
2. MARY ALICE SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BURCHETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary A. Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Tavia Spradein.
3. EDNA FAYE SPRADLIN, b. December 18, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 30, 2000, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDGAR BUTCHER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna F. Spradlin was born December 18, 1933 in Johnson County to Tara Spradlin.
4. ELLA G. SPRADLIN, b. June 15, 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 6, 2009, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) SPRADLIN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ella G. Spradlin was born June 15, 1935 in Johnson County to Tara Spradein.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ella G. Spradlin was born June 15, 1935, and died March 6, 2009. She received her Social Security card in 1951-52 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

The children of BUD SPRADLIN and ELSIE JONES are:
5. ROSELLE SPRADLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rosalee Spradlin was born in Johnson County to Elsie Jones.
6. THOMAS RICHARD SPRADLIN, b. February 2, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1994, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).

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

Notes: According to his obituary, James G. "Foddershock" Trimble (age 90), son of Willie and Sola Conley Trimble, was a retired miner and a resident of Van Lear at the time of his death. He was born June 23, 1894 in Johnson County, died August 21, 1984 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Murphy Family Cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Ruth Murphy Trimble; 2 sons, Donny Trimble (of Galion, Ohio) and Carl Trimble (Marion, Ohio); 3 daughters, Maxine Wells (Van Lear, Kentucky), Elizabeth Trimble (Van Lear), and Betty Ramey (Van Lear); 1 sister, Myrtle Hall (Rockville, Virginia); 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of FODDERSHOCK TRIMBLE and RUTH MURPHY are:
1. DONNIE EARL TRIMBLE.
2. JAMES CARL TRIMBLE.
3. GEORGINE "MAXINE" TRIMBLE, b. March 30, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 26, 2000, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HOWARD WELLS.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Georgine "Maxine" Trimble Wells (age 66), daughter of the late James and Ruth Murphy Trimble, was born March 30, 1933 in Johnson County, died January 26, 2000 in Three Rivers Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wells, in 1983. She was survived by 1 son, James Wells (of Inez, Kentucky); 2 brothers, James Carl Trimble (Marion, Ohio) and Donnie Earl Trimble (Gallio, Ohio); 2 sisters, Betty Trimble Ramey (Van Lear) and Elizabeth Ann Trimble (Van Lear); 1 half-sister, Anna Cantrell (Salyersville); and 2 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
4. ELIZABETH ANN TRIMBLE.
5. BETTY JO TRIMBLE, b. April 2, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 7, 2011, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HAYES RAMEY JR.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Betty Jo Trimble Ramey (age 81), daughter of the late James and Ruth Murphy Trimble, was born April 2, 1929 in Johnson County, died January 7, 2011 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Hayese Ramey Jr. (of Van Lear); 3 sons, Hayes Ramey III (Van Lear), Curt Dean Ramey (Van Lear), and Jerry Ramey (Van Lear); 2 daughters, Brenda Ramey (Van Lear) and Evelyn Blevins (Van Lear); 1 brother, Don Trimble (Galion, Ohio); 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

Notes: Information on Troy Conley can be found on page 177 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Troy Conley was born February 5, 1922 in Johnson County to Magie Pendleton.

According to his obituary, Troy Conley (age 62), son of Tollie and Maggie Pennington Conley, was an employee of Dayton Steele and a resident of Dayton, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born February 5, 1922 in Magoffin County, died December 5, 1984 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Nell Boyd Conley; 3 sons, Bobby Conley (of Dayton, Ohio), Michael Conley (Dayton), and James Earl Conley (Hollywood, California); 2 daughters, Diane Coots (Dayton), Brenda King (Dayton); 3 brothers, Willard Conley (Jackson, Ohio), Willie Conley (Dayton), and Charles Conley (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Georgia Skinner (Washington Court House, Ohio); and 7 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of TROY CONLEY and NELL BOYD are:
1. BOBBY CONLEY.
2. MICHAEL CONLEY.
3. JAMES EARL CONLEY.
4. DIANE CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) COOTS.
5. BRENDA CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) KING.

Notes: Rolla Dixon was the brother of Elmer Dixon.

When Rola Dixon's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Sitka, that his was married and had a child, and that he was born January 30, 1893 in Sitka. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark hair.

According to her obituary, Lillie Conley Dixon (age 96), daughter of John Milton and Mary Etta Woods Conley, was born February 9, 1894 in Johnson County, died April 3, 1990 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolla Dixon, in 1970. She was survived by 1 son, Garland Dixon (of Paintsville); 2 daughters, Dorothy Schroyer (Paintsville) and Anna Belle Danies (Allegan, Michigan); 2 brothers, Ralph Conley (Staffordsville) and W. E. "Deak" Conley (Allegan); 3 grandchildren; and 5 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, Lillie C. Dixon was born February 9, 1894, and died in April of 1990. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillie Dixon died April 23, 1990 in Paintsville, Johnson County, at the age of 96. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Rolla Dixon (age 84), son of Alonzo and Mary Hayes Dixon and a resident of Paintsville, was born January 30, 1893 in Johnson County, died August 30, 1977 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Lillian Conley Dixon; 1 son, Garland Dixon (of Paintsville); 2 daughters, Dorothy Schroyer (Paintsville) and Anna Belle Daniel (Allegan, Michigan); 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rolla Dixon was born January 30, 1893, and died in August of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rolla Dixon died August 30, 1977 in Johnson County at the age of 84. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 40 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Alonzo Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #344, he's a farmer, born in July of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in September of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 33), Arley (son, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Rauley (son, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), and Haskey (son, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Alonzo Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 42), Arla (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rola (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Haska (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Hesta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), Rola Dixon 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 26 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Garland (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months). They are living next to Rolla's parents.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Rolla Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 36), Garland [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dorthy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Anna B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

The children of LILLIE CONLEY and ROLLA DIXON are:
1. GARLAND DIXON, b. March 16, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 7, 2000, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AILEEN FRARY.
2. DOROTHY DIXON, b. March 8, 1918, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 18, 2009, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KENNETH ALTON SCHROYER.
3. ANNABELLE DIXON, b. January 9, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BUELL DANIEL.

(This information comes from Marilyn Daniel Chesney and other sources)

Notes: George Spradlin was the son of Hamilton S. Spradlin and Martha J. Lemaster.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Arms was born July 14, 1913 in Johnson County to Cynthia Blair.

The children of RUIE ARMS and WALTER SPRADLIN are:
1. JO ANN SPRADLIN, m. JOE H. PELPHREY, son of DON PELPHREY and LAVADA REED.
2. RUTH SPRADLIN, m. (unknown first name) CONLEY.
3. ROY SPRADLIN.
4. JUDY SPRADLIN, b. June 19, 1947, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1990, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CURTIS YORK.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Judy Spradlin York (age 43), daughter of Walter and Ruie Arms Spradlin and a resident of Denver, Kentucky, was born June 19, 1947 in Johnson County, died July 26, 1990 in Breckenridge Nursing Home in Lexington, and was buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Denver. She was survived by her father; her husband, Curtis Spradlin [mistake]; 2 sons, John York (of Denver) and Jason York (Denver); 3 daughters, Angela York (Florida), Wilhelmina York (Denver), and Judy Kay York (Denver), 2 brothers, Roy Spradlin (Denver) and Joe Spradlin (Denver); and 3 sisters, Neva Billiter (Riceville), Joann Pelphrey (Franklin, Ohio), and Ruth Conley (Springfield, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
5. NEVA SPRADLIN, m. (unknown first name) BILLITER.
6. JOE SPRADLIN.

(This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)

Notes: According to United States Army records, William J. Beculhimer enlisted in the Army August 2, 1904 in Jackson County, Kentucky at the age of 22 years and 3 months. He was a teamster, born in Floyd County, Kentucky, who was 5 feet 10 inches tall, with blue eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexiong, and he was discharged August 1, 1907.

When William J. Beculhimer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Dingus, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Bertha Florence Beculhimer of Dingus, and that he was born April 5, 1882. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bertha F. Beculhimer was born about 1890, and died August 19, 1970 in Fairfield County at the age of 80. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, William Jiles Beculhimer (age 78), son of Henry H. and Jane Dawson Beculhimer, was a Baptist preacher in Keaton, Johnson County. He was born April 5, 1882 in Prestonsburg, married Bertha F. Blankenship on October 10, 1907, died January 18, 1960 in a local Johnson County hospital from pneumonia, and was buried in the Fyffe Cemetery in Keaton. He was survived by his wife; 2 sons, Orio Beculhimer (of Columbus, Ohio) and Curtis Beculhimer (Columbus, Ohio); 4 daughters, Miss Laura Beculhimer (Keaton), Mrs. Janie Hagen (Pikeville), Mrs. Reva Zegar (Manhassett, New York), and Mrs. Faye Evans (Pickerington, Ohio); 1 brother, D. W. Beculhimer (Dingus, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Satchie McClure [Satchie Beculhimer McClure] (Zag, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William J. Beculhimer died January 18, 1960 in Johnson County at the age of 87.

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Bertha F. Blankenship is found living in the home of a Williams family. Thomas F. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #329, he's a farmer, born in April of 1846 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Prudence (wife, born in May of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Bertha F. Blankenship (ward, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Jilze Beckhamer (servant, farm laborer, born in April of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19). Jilze Beckhamer is Jiles Beculhimer, who will become Bertha's husband in about 7 years.

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), William Becklehimer [hard to read] is listed as the head of the houshold for house #189, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Bertha L. [F?] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Larra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months), and Jane Becklehimer (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60). Bertha says that she has given birth to 2 children and both are still living, yet there is only one found living in this home.

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 5, 1920), J. W. Buckhamer [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Orien (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 98-6 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Jiles Bechulhimer is listed as the head of the household for house #281, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Bertha F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 40), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 21), Janie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Orien (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months).

The children of BERTHA BLANKENSHIP and WILLIAM BECULHIMER are:
1. LAURA BECULHIMER, b. 1908, Kentucky.
2. GUFFREY BECULHIMER, b. October 6, 1910, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 5, 1914, Lacy Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Dawson Cemetery, Florress, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Guffrey Becklihiner died from diptheria. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as W. J. Becklihiner (b. Morgan County) and Bertha Beckliminer (b. Morgan County).
3. THELMA JANE BECULHIMER, b. August 9, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HAGEN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Beckelhimer was born August 9, 1912 in Morgan County to Bertha Blankenship.
4. MARVIN BECULHIMER, b. January 4, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Bechulhimer was born January 4, 1915 in Morgan County to Bertha Blankenship.
5. ORIN BECULHIMER, b. July 1, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, died October 2, 1973, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANNA JEWELL CONLEY, daughter of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY and DORA MEADE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orion Beculhimer was born July 1, 1917 in Morgan County to Bertha Blankenship.
   According to his obituary, Orin Beculhimer (age 56), son of the late William Jiles and Bertha Blankenship, was a resident of Columbus, Ohio, and a consultant for the Welfare Department of Ohio. He was born July 1, 1917, died October 2, 1973 in a Columbus, and was buried in Keaton Community Cemetery in Keaton. He was survived by his wife, Anna Jewel Conley Beculhimer; 1 son, Marvin Beculhimer (of Columbus); 1 brother, Curtis Beculhimer (Michigan); 4 sisters, Miss Laura Beculhimer (Lexington), Mrs. Jamie Hogans (Lexington), Mrs. Reva Zeger (Pennsylvania), and Mrs. Fay Evans (Pickerinton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
6. REVA BECULHIMER, b. 1920, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ZEGAR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Reva Beculhimer was born in Morgan County to Bertha Blankenship.
7. CURTIS BECULHIMER, b. 1925, Kentucky.
8. FAYE BECULHIMER, b. 1929, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) EVANS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ollie Blanton was born August 20, 1915 in Johnson County to Sallie Prichard.

According to his obituary, Ralph Conley (age 93), son of the late John M. and Mary Woods Conley, was born July 4, 1900 in Johnson County, died January 9, 1994 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Ollie Blanton Conley; 3 sons, Larry Conley (of Staffordsville), Paul Conley (Staffordsville), and Norvan Conley (Berlin Heights, Ohio); 4 daughters, Sharon Cantrell (Staffordsville), Anita Picklesimer (Louisville), Janet Salyer (Springfield, Ohio), and Karen Duncan (Columbus, Ohio); 1 brother, William "Deak" Conley (Allegon, Michigan); 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to her obituary, Ollie Blanton Conley (age 88), daughter of the late Walter and Sally Prichard Blanton, was a homemaker, a Sunday school teacher, and a resident of Staffordsville at the time of her death. She was born August 20, 1915 in Ophir, died January 26, 2004 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Conley. She was survived by 3 sons, Larry Conley (of Paintsville), Norvan Conley (Berlin Heights, Ohio), and Paul Conley (Staffordsville); 4 daughters, Anita Picklesimer (Sitka, Kentucky), Janet Salyer (Springfield, Ohio), Karen Sue Duncan (Columbus, Ohio), and Sharon Cantrell (Oil Springs); 1 brother, James Blanton (Somerset); 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 7 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, Ollie Conley was born August 20, 1915, and died January 26, 2004. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

The children of RALPH CONLEY and OLLIE BLANTON are:
1. ANITA JO CONLEY, b. May 16, 1932, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KERMIT PICKLESIMER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jo Conley was born May 16, 1932 in Johnson County to Olphie Blanton.
   According to her obituary, Anita Jo Picklesimer (age 72), daughter of the late Ralph and Ollie Blanton Conley, was a retired maintenance administrator with BellSouth, and a resident of Sitka, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born May 16, 1932 in Staffordsville, died May 11, 2005 in St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Kermit Picklesimer (of Staffordsville); 1 son, Rick Picklesimer (Sitka); 3 daughters, Sherry Hinton (Frankfort), Krista Rodgers (Winchester), and Terri Goble (Atlanta, Georgia); 3 brothers, Paul Conley (Staffordsville), Norvan Conley (Berlin Heights, Ohio), and Larry Conley (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Karen Sue Duncan (Columbus, Ohio) and Sharon Cantrell (Oil Springs); 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
2. LARRY A. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Larry A. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ollie Blanton.
3. NORVAN O. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norvan O. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ollie Conley.
4. JANET L. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SALYER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janet L. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ollie Blanton.
5. PAUL E. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ollie Blanton.
6. KAREN SUE CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DUNCAN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Karen S. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ollie Blanton.
7. SHARON R. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CANTRELL.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sharon R. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ollie Blanton.

Notes: According to his obituary, Sonny Fairchilds (age 58), son of the late Levi and Lucy Hitchcock Fairchilds, was a retired miner and a resident of Paintsville. He was born April 13, 1916, died November 17, 1974 following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Myrtle Selvage Fairchild; 5 sons, Lowell, James, Leslie, Nick, and Linville (all of Paintsville); 3 daughters, Maona Pelphrey and Mable Belcher (both of Paintsville), and Florence Skaggs (Dayton, Ohio); 3 brothers, Walter Fairchilds (Paintsville), Espie Fairchilds and Arthur Fairchilds (both of Lexington); 3 sisters, Alma Conley (Staffordsville), Grace Preston (Jackson, Ohio), and Dora Henson (Lexington); and 13 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of SON FAIRCHILD and MYRTLE SELVAGE are:
1. LOWELL FAIRCHILD.
2. JAMES FAIRCHILD.
3. LESLIE FAIRCHILD.
4. NICK FAIRCHILD.
5. LINVILLE FAIRCHILD.
6. MAONA FAIRCHILD, m. (unknown first name) PELPHREY.
7. MABLE FAIRCHILD, m. (unknown first name) BELCHER.
8. FLORENCE FAIRCHILD, m. (unknown first name) SKAGGS.

Notes: According to her obituary, Carol Catherine Conley Arms (age 74), daughter of the late Smith Conley and Grace Preston, was born September 17, 1919 in Johnson County, died May 26, 1994 at home in South Point, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Arms, May 31, 1990. she was survived by 2 sons, Bill Arms (of South Point) and James Orville Arms (Bradenton, Florida); 4 daughters, Doris Prince (Columbus, Ohio), Minnie Adkins (South Point), Betty Ransbottom (Chesapeake, Ohio), and Linda Story (Corpus Christi, Texas); 2 brothers, Bert Conley (Oil Springs) and Jim Conley (Washington Court House, Ohio); 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his obituary, Orville Arms (age 74), son of Everett Arms and Minnie Webb, was retired from Allied Chemicals and a resident of Chesapeake, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born November 11, 1915 in Johnson County, and was buried June 2, 1990 in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Catherine Conley Arms; 2 sons, James Arms (of Chesapeake) and Billy Arms (Chesapeake); 4 daughters, Doris Prince (Columbus, Ohio), Minnie Adkins (Chesapeake), Betty Ransbottom (Chesapeake), and Linda Storey (Corpus Christi, Texas); 4 brothers, Alvis Arms (South Point, Ohio), Herbert Arms, Bill Arms, and Wayne Arms; 2 sisters, Everetta Blanton [Everetta Arms Blanton] and Vicki Bradley [Vicki Arms Bradley]; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Orville Arms was born November 11, 1915 in Kentucky, and died May 31, 1990 in an out of state hospital at the age of 74. He She was married at the time of his death.

The children of CATHERINE CONLEY and ORVILLE ARMS are:
1. DORIS ANN ARMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRINCE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris Ann. Arms was born in Johnson County to Carrol C. Conley.
2. MINNIE GRACE ARMS, b. July 11, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1998, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOE EDWARD ADKINS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minnie G. Arms was born July 11, 1940 in Johnson County to Carol Conley.
   According to her obituary, Minnie Grace Arms Adkins (age 57), daughter of Orville and Catherine Conley Arms, was born July 11, 1940 in Johnson County, died February 23, 1998 in River Valley Hospital in Ironton, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Joe Edward Adkins (of South Point, Ohio); 4 daughters, Febby Jo Faerber (Brentwood, Tennessee), Scotti Ann Kepp (Sumpter, South Carolina), Christy Carol Fuller (Huntington, West Virginia), and Toby Leigh Adkins (South Point); 2 brothers, James Arms (Florida) and Bill Arms (South Point); 3 sisters, Doris Prince (Columbus, Ohio), Betty Ransbottom (Chesapeake, Ohio), and Linda Storey (Corpus Christi, Texas); and 7 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)
3. BETTY C. ARMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RANSBOTTOM.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty C. Arms was born in Johnson County to Catherine Conley.
4. LINDA L. ARMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) STORY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda L. Arms was born in Johnson County to Katherine Conley.
5. JAMES ORVILLE ARMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James A. Arms was born in Johnson County to Katherine Conley.
6. BILL B. ARMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy B. Arms was born in Johnson County to Catherine Conley.

Notes: According to her obituary, Monnie Mae Conley Sparks (age 89), daughter of the late Eddie and Suzannah Ferguson Conley and a resident of Blain, Kentucky, was born November 13, 1915 in Flat Gap, died March 28, 2005 in Louisa, and was buried in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Blaine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Sparks. She was survived by 2 sons, John Sparks (of Blaine) and Henry Sparks (Thelma); 1 daughter, Carolyn Sparks (Blaine); 1 sister, Mary Ellen Stapleton; and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

According to his obituary, Marvin "M. T." Sparks (age 76), son of the late John Henry and Bertha Pack Sparks and a farmer, was born January 17, 1918 in Lawrence County, died June 10, 1994 in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Care in Louisa, and was buried in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Blaine. He was survived by his wife, Monnie Conley Sparks; 2 sons, John Sparks (of Blaine) and Henry Sparks (Thelma, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Carolyn Sparks (Blaine); 1 sister, Jewell Ross (Blaine); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of MONNIE CONLEY and M. T. SPARKS are:
1. CAROLYN J. SPARKS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carolyn J. Sparks was born in Johnson County to a Monnie Conley.
2. JOHN E. SPARKS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Sparks was born in Johnson County to a Mona Conley.
3. HENRY SPARKS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Henry L. Sparks that was born in Johnson County to a Marria Conley.

Notes: Grace Bayes first married Joe M. Kendall of Kentucky, as is found on Grace's daughter Lillian's death certificate.

According to Kentucky death records, Virgie Conley, daughter of John Vincil (b. Russell County, Virginia) died May 10, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Her mother was born in Knott County, although her name isn't listed.

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Walter is found living in the home of his grandmother. Mary J. Witten [Dixon] is listed as the head of the household for house #367, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1840 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Indiana, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 59), Lella M. (daughter, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), William P. (son, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Walter Conley (grandson, farm laborer, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Mattie Conley (relationship is blank, birth date is blank, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 2 months). Mattie Conley has a note next to her name that says "Transferred from sheet 20 line 51," so she may not be a part of this household.

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Sarah E. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #138, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, and she's 40 years old. Also listed are Gracie (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Filmore M. (son, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 56 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), Walter Connelley's first wife, Virgie Vencill, is found living in the home of her aunt and uncle. Francis M. Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #486, he's a postmaster, born in September of 1839 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Sarah V. (wife, born in February of 1850 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 28 years, she hasn't had any children, age 50), Virgie Vincill (niece, born in May of 1882 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 18), and Lucy V. Colvin (niece, born in June of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15). Francis Marion Litteral was the son of Hairston Litteral and Katherine Ramey, and the brother of William Elsie Litteral and Fleming Litteral. Francis' wife's maiden name was reportedly Sarah Virginia Vencill, daughter of Henry G. Vencill and Sarah Horton.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Walter C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a physician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, on his first marriage, age 30. He's the only one in this house.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Grace Bayes is found living in the home of her mother and step-father. John B. Cornwell is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 30), Filmore M. Bays (son [step-son], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Grace Kendell (daughter [step], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Vivian Kendell (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Lillian Kendell (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), Walter Connelley's first wife and the 2 children from that marriage are found living in the home of her aunt and uncle. Marion Litteral is listed as the head of the household (the houses aren't numbered), he's a hotel keeper, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 38 years, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 60), Lizzie P Simer [Picklesimer] (hired girl, housekeeper, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Edith Kenard (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Virgie Conley (niece, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Francis Conley (grandson [grandnephew], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Edith Conley (granddaughter [grandniece], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Walter C. Connelley is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a medical doctor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Pit (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Gus (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Vivian Kendall (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lillian Kendall (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Walter C. Connelley is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a physician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 47), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 15, Pit (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gus (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), William E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), John P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marcus (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Candice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months).

The children of WALTER CONNELLEY and VIRGIE VENCILL are:
1. FRANCIS CONNELLEY, b. October 27, 1904, Tom's Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GLADYS BLANKENSHIP, daughter of W. H. BLANKENSHIP and GRACE PATRICK, November 9, 1922, Salyersville, Kentucky. She was b. August 1, 1900.
2. EDITH VIRGINIA CONNELLEY, b. February 7, 1907, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES STAFFORD, son of THOMAS R. STAFFORD and SARAH C. LITTERAL, September 30, 1923. He was b. October 29, 1893, Oil Springs, Kentucky, d. April 12, 1965.
   Notes: On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Edith is found living with her widowed aunt. Virgie Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #50, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and she's 69 years old. Also listed is Edith V. Connolley (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).
   According to her obituary, Mary Stafford Radcliffe (age 80), daughter of the late Charles and Edith Conley Stafford, was a retired school teacher. She was born May 13, 1925 in Johnson County, died April 11, 2006 in New Albany Care Center in New Albany, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Redd Radcliffe, in 1985; and 1 brother, Charles Stafford. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's Web site.)

The children of WALTER CONNELLEY and GRACE BAYES are:
3. LOUISE CONNELLEY, b. March 24, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 2001, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Kentucky, m. WORTH CONLEY.
4. EDWIN CONSTANTINE CONNELLEY, b. July 30, 1914, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NELLIE BORDERS, daughter of JOHN ELBERT BORDERS and VINA MURRAY.
   Notes: Nellie Border's parents names were confirmed by finding the obituary of her mother (1897-1982). They are also found on page 328 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
5. PITT WITTEN CONNELLEY, b. November 16, 1915, Kentucky, m. SALLIE BAILEY. She was b. August 21, 1914.
6. CHRISTINE CONNELLEY (died young).
7. GUS CONNELLEY, b. August 5, 1918, Kentucky, m. ANN LOUISE PATRICK, daughter of JACK PATRICK and NORA FAIRCHILD, October 1, 1939. She was b. November 20, 1918, d. January 5, 1971, Taylor, Michigan.
8. WILLIAM ELSEY "BELSEY" CONNELLEY, b. March 30, 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LUVA MAE PRESTON.
9. JOHN RUSSELL CONNELLEY, b. 1922, Kentucky, m. MARY EMMA PRATER, daughter of CLAY PRATER and GOLDIE HOLBROOK.
10. MARCUS CONNELLEY, b. September 3, 1923, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 18, 2011, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. IMOGENE SALYER.
11. CANDICE CONNELLEY, b. 1926, Kentucky, m. CLIFTON LACY. He was b. April 8, 1911, d. March 11, 1983.

The child of WALTER CONNELLEY and LUCY DYER is:
12. THEDA FAYE CONNELLEY, m. WILLIE WATKINS, son of JIM WATKINS and NANNY BAILEY.