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EDWARD PREBBLE HILL, son of SAMANTHA JANE "JANE" MAY and JAMES K. POLK HILL, was born April 2, 1883 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 4, 1971 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (1) ADDA LOUELLEN DAVIS, daughter of AUSTIN F. DAVIS and MARGARET HUSTER AUXIER, June 12, 1902. She was born November 27, 1885 in Kentucky, died August 17, 1960 in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (2) OLLIE P. CONLEY, daughter of SAMUEL CLARK CONLEY and SARAH ELLEN PICKLESIMER. She was born October 14, 1892 in Kentucky, and died May 17, 1983 in Floyd County, Kentucky. Ollie Conley married (1) THOMAS SHERMAN MAY HILL.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 365 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Adda Louellen Davis was the sister of Emma M. Davis.
Ollie Conley was the widow of Edward's brother, Thomas.
According to Kentucky birth records, Margaret Auxier was born August 20, 1856 in Johnson County to Samuel Auxier and Rebecca Mayo.
According to Kentucky marriage records, Austin F. Davis (resident of Floyd County, merchant, b. Fleming County, parents b. Fleming County, 1st marriage, age 23) married Margaret H. Auxier (resident of Johnson County, b. Johnson County, father b. Floyd County, mother b. Virginia, 1st marraige, age 21) in September of 1887 in Johnson County.
According to her death certificate, Margaret Huster Auxier Davis died suddenly on December 30, 1928 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from cardiac hypertrophy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as East Point, Kentucky, her age as 73, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Samuel Auxier (b. Floyd County) and Rebecca Mayo (b. Floyd County), the informant as J. C. B. Auxier of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as East Point.
When Edward P. Hill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a County Judge in Floyd County, that his closest relative was Addie Hill of Cliff, Floyd County, and that he was born April 2, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.
When Edward Prebble Hill's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Delaware County, Ohio, he stated that he was self-employed in Delaware County, that the person who would always know his address was Adda Hill of Westerville, Ohio, and that he was born April 2, 1883 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 175 pounds, and he had brown eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ed P. Hill Sr. lived from April 2, 1883 to December 4, 1971, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Adda L. Hill lived from November 27, 1884 to August 17, 1960, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to his death certificate, Edward P. Hill Sr. died December 4, 1971 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from bronchopneumonia and chronic brain syndrome. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 2, 1883, his residence as Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, his marital status as married, his wife as Ollie Conley, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Polk Hill and Jane May, the informant as Myrtie Hill Davis of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edward P. Hill Sr. died December 4, 1971 in Floyd County at the age of 88. He was living in Montgomery County at the time of his death.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Adda L. Hill died August 17, 1960 in Montgomery County at the age of 75. She was living in Montgomery County at the time of her death.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ollie Hill died May 17, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 90. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Austin Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farmer, born in May of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Margarett (wife, born in August of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 8 are still living, age 43), Samuel (son, born in December of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Addie L. (daughter, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Maggie A. (daughter, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Emma (daughter, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Nora B. (daughter, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Ausie G. (daughter, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Elias G. (son, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).
On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Edward P. Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Addie L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 25), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Mirtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months). They are living next to Edward's mother.
On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 9, 1930), Edd Hill [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Adda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Myrtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Loni (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).
On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 36-1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Edwin P. Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's the owner of a garage, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Adda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 45), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Loney (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).
On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 21-17 (Delaware Township) in Delaware County, Ohio (dated April 16, 1940), Edward Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Adda (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 55), Lee Spradlin (hired hand, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4th grade education, age 19), and Gladys Spradlin (married, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 18).
MAE HILL, b. April 25, 1903, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 16, 1980, Ormand Beach, Volusia County, Florida, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. EMERY EUGENE CLARK.
EDWARD POLK HILL, b. September 2, 1904, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 11, 1997, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, buried in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, m. WINNIFRED MARIA "MARIA" DOSS.
MARGARET J. "MAGGIE" HILL, b. October 31, 1906, Kentucky, d. March 14, 1991, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. HORTON D. HEWLETT.
MYRTLE HILL, b. December 4, 1909, Abbott Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 29, 2002, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. RALPH B. DAVIS.
JOE D. HILL, b. April 22, 1912, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1971, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. JULIA (unknown last name). She was b. August 30, 1913.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe D. Hill was born April 22, 1912 in Floyd County to Addie Davis.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Joe D. Hill lived from April 22, 1912 to May 25, 1971, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Julia H. Hill was born August 30, 1913.
MARY E. HILL, b. November 6, 1914, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 2, 1986, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. D. CURTIS HOPSON. He was b. November 26, 1910.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. Hill was born November 6, 1914 in Floyd County to Adda Davis.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Mary Hill Hopson lived from November 6, 1914 to February 2, 1986, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that D. Curtis Hopson was born November 26, 1910.
LON CLAY HILL, b. March 6, 1916, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. October 5, 2000, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clay Hill was born March 6, 1916 in Floyd County to Adda Davis.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Lon C. Hill lived from March 6, 1916 to February 2, 1986, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
MALTA D. HILL, b. December 2, 1918, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malta D. Hill was born December 2, 1918 in Floyd County to Adda Davis.
MAE HILL, daughter of EDWARD PREBBLE HILL and ADDA LOUELLEN DAVIS, was born April 25, 1903 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died July 16, 1980 in Ormand Beach, Volusia County, Florida, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married EMERY EUGENE CLARK, son of WILLIAM C. CLARK and RUTH A. SCALF, about 1933. He was born May 19, 1897 in Gulnare, Pike County, Kentucky, died November 14, 1990 in Fredericksburg City, Virginia, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgia Clark was born October 12, 1915 in Pike County to Ruth Scalf.
According to her death certificate, Georgia F. Clark died April 19, 1917 in Gulnare, Pike County, Kentucky, from the measles and bronchopneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 12, 1915, and her parents as William Clark (b. Kentucky) and Ruth Scalf (b. Kentucky).
According to his death certificate, Ballard E. Clark died September 23, 1930 in Alphoretta, Floyd County, Kentucky, when he was killed - cut in half - by a C & O freight train. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Betsy Layne, Floyd County, his birth date as October 16, 1909, his marital status as single, his occupation as a gas station operator, his parents as Will Clark (b. Floyd County) and Ruth Scaff (b. Johns Creek, Floyd County), and the informant as Tom Bentley of Arkansas, Kentucky.
When Emery Eugene Clark's World War I draft registration card was filled out on May 6, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was employed by W. W. Williams of Prestonsburg, that his closest relative was W. C. Clark of Gulnare, Kentucky, and that he was born May 19, 1897 in Gulnare, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Mae H. Clark lived from April 25, 1903 to July 16, 1980, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, that Emery E. Clark Sr. lived from May 19, 1897 to November 14, 1990, and was buried in the same cemetery, that Emery E. Clark Jr. lived from February 14, 1924 to March 4, 1924, and was buried in the same cemetery, and that Edna E. Clark lived from December 6, 1925 to February 4, 1926 and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mae Clark was born April 25, 1903, and died in July of 1980. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ormand Beach, Volusia County, Florida.
According to Florida death record transcripts, Mae H. Clark was born April 25, 1903, and died July 16, 1980 in Volusia County at the age of 77.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emery E. Clark was born May 19, 1897, and died November 14, 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Fredericksburg City, Virginia.
On pages 18 & 19 of the 1900 census for District 87 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), William C. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a farmer, born in October of 1873 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Bertha [hard to read] A. (wife, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 18), Emery E. (son, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and James V. (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 56 (Mouth Mud) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), William C. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Ruthie A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 29), Emery E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), James V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Gaynell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Ballard E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).
On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 108 (Coal Run) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), W. C. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #270, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Ruth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Emory E. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 22), James W. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ganella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ballard (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lawton Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).
On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 36-2 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Emra Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a field agent in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mae (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 26), and Ethel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).
On pages 9 & 10 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 6 & 8, 1940), Emery E. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a lease department superindendent for the gas company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 36), Ethel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Bill E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).
EMERY EUGENE CLARK JR., b. February 14, 1924, Kentucky, d. March 4, 1924, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
EDNA ESTILLE CLARK, b. December 6, 1925, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 4, 1926, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna E. Clark was born December 6, 1925 in Floyd County to Mary Hill.
According to her death certificate, Edna Estille Clark died February 4, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from erysipilas. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as December 6, 1925, her parents as Emery E. Clark (b. Pike County) and Mae Hill (b. Floyd County), the informant as Mae Hill Clark of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.
ETHEL E. CLARK, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethyl E. Clark was born Floyd County to May Hill.
WILLIAM E. CLARK, b. 1934, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Clark was born Floyd County to May Hill.
EDWARD POLK HILL, son of EDWARD PREBBLE HILL and ADDA LOUELLEN DAVIS, was born September 2, 1904 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1997 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. He married WINNIFRED MARIA "MARIA" DOSS, daughter of LEMUEL J. DOSS and LURAY VIRGINIA LOWE, about 1929. She was born April 26, 1907 in Cherokee County, Georgia, died December 19, 1989 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Georgia death record transcripts, Luray V. L. Doss died November 18, 1938 in Cherokee County.
According to his death certificate, Roscoe James Doss died June 26, 1949 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, from a coronary occlusion due to arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Canton, Georgia, his birth date as March 30, 1884, his marital status as married, his occupation as "Vice Pres. A.C.L. R.R.," his parents as L. Doss and Virginia Low, the informant as Mrs. R. J. Doss of Wilmington, and the burial place as Canton, Georgia.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Edward Polk I was born September 2, 1904 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1997, and was buried in Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, and that Winnifred Maria Doss was born April 26, 1907 in Cherokee County, Georgia, died December 19, 1989, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edw. P. Hill was born September 2, 1904, and died January 11, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edward P. Hill died January 11, 1997 in Franklin County at the age of 92. He was living in Franklin County at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maria D. Hill was born April 26, 1907, and died December 19, 1989. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Winifred M. Hill died December 19, 1989 in Franklin County at the age of 82. She was living in Franklin County at the time of her death.
On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 8 (Canton) in Cherokee County, Georgia (dated June 4, 1900), Lemul J. Doss is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a merchant, born in April of 1858 in Georgia, father born in Georgia, mother born in South Carolina, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Luray V. (wife, born in December of 1863 in Georgia, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Georgia, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 36), Rosco J. (son, born in March of 1884 in Georgia, age 16), Mary P. (daughter, born in July of 1887 in Georgia, age 12), Thomas E. (son, born in June of 1890 in Georgia, age 9), Ivy C. (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Georgia, age 7), Lem L. (son, born in March of 1896 in Georgia, age 4), George A. (son, born in December of 1898 in Georgia, age 1), and William B. Sams (boarder, single, clerk in a general store, born in March of 1862 in Georgia, parents born in Georgia, age 28).
On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 11 (Canton) in Cherokee County, Georgia (dated April 21, 1910), L. J. Doss is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a clerk for the railroad, born in Georgia, parents born in Georgia, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are L. V. (wife, born in Georgia, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Georgia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 8 are still living, age 47), Pearl [Mary Pearl] (daughter, single, stenographer for a marble mine, born in Georgia, age 22), Earl [Thomas Earl] (son, express agent for the railroad, born in Georgia, age 19), Inez (daughter, check clerk for a dry goods store, born in Georgia, age 16), Lem L. (son, works with type in a printing office, born in Georgia, age 13), George A. (son, born in Georgia, age 10), Virginia (daughter, born in Georgia, age 6), and Mariah (daughter, born in Georgia, age 3).
On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 22 (Canton) in Cherokee County, Georgia (dated January 14, 1920), Lemuel J. Doss is listed as the head of the household for house #224, he's a salesman in a grocery store, born in Georgia, father born in Georgia, mother born in South Carolina, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Luray V. (wife, born in Georgia, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Georgia, age 57), Inez C. (daughter, single, clerk in an L & N train station, born in Georgia, age 27), Lem Low (son, single, clerk for a shipping company, born in Georgia, age 24), George A. (son, single, stenographer in a marble mill, born in Georgia, age 21), Bissie V. [Bissie Virginia] (daughter, born in Georgia, age 16), Winifred M. (daughter, born in Georgia, age 12), Nancy C. Doss (mother, widowed, born in South Carolina, parents born in South Carolina, age 84), Winifred C. Green (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Georgia, parents born in South Carolina, age 88), and Thomas A. Green (brother, single, works for the county schools, born in Georgia, father born in Georgia, mother born in South Carolina, age 48).
On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 36-1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Eddie P. Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a lawyer with a general practice, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Maria (wife, born in Georgia, parents born in Georgia, first married at 21, age 22).
On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Edward P. Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a Floyd County judge, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has 4 years of college, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Maria (wife, Floyd County clerk, born in Kentucky, 3 years of college, age 32), Caroline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Sara Noel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
CAROLINE D. HILL, b. 1930, Pike County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Caroline D. Hill was born in Pike County to Maria Doss.
ED HILL, b. 1932, Kentucky.
JOHN J. HILL, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John J. Hill was born in Johnson County to Maria Doss.
SARAH NOEL HILL, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah N. Hill was born in Floyd County to Maria Doss.
MARGARET J. "MAGGIE" HILL, daughter of EDWARD PREBBLE HILL and ADDA LOUELLEN DAVIS, was born October 31, 1906 in Kentucky, died March 14, 1991 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married HORTON D. HEWLETT, son of HENRY BURCH HEWLETT and VIRGINIA "JENNIE" WELLS, about 1926. He was born May 27, 1901 in Kentucky, died December 22, 1969 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Henry Burch Hewlett died August 9, 1937 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from carbuncle. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 3, 1856, his marital status as married, his wife as Jennie Hewlett, his occupation as retired minister, his parents as Henry Burch Hewlett (b. Kentucky) and Rachel Burk (b. West Virginia), the informant as Mrs. H. B. Burchett of Louisa, and the burial place as Pine Hill Cemetery.
According to her death certificate, Jennie Wells Hewlett died June 13, 1941 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from chronic valvular heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Boones Camp, Kentucky, her birth date as January 18, 1869, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Aaron Wells (b. Kentucky) and Lucinia Ward (b. Kentucky), the informant as Linus Hewlett of Louisa, and the burial place as Pine Hill Cemetery.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Margaret J. Hewlett was born in 1906 and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that Horton D. Hewlett lived from 1901 to 1969, and was buried in the same cemetery. The photo was reportedly taken before Margaret died.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Margaret J. Hewlett was born October 31, 1906, and died March 14, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Margaret J. Hewlett died March 14, 1991 in Floyd County at the age of 84. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Horton Hewlett was born May 27, 1901, and died in December of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Horton D. Hewlett died December 22, 1969 in Fayette County at the age of 69. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.
On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 94 (Louisa) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 22 & 23, 1910), Henry B. Hewlett is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a minister, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in West Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Virginia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 41), Linus (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rachael (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Horton (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).
On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 128 (Louisa) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), H. B. Hulette is listed as the head of the household for house #306, he's a minister, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in the United States, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Jennie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in the United States, mother born in Kentucky, age 51), Maud (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 35), Ida Grabans (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31), Linus Hulette (son, office clerk, born in Kentucky, age 18), Horton Hulette (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Richard Hulette (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).
On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 36-13 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), Horton Hewlett is listed as the head of the household for family #95 [the houses aren't numbered], he's the operator of a steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Margarett (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Horton Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 36-23 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1940), H. D. Hewlett is listed as the head of the household for house #298, he's an engineer for a natural gas company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 35), Virginia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jack T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Patrica (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).
VIRGINIA A. HEWLETT, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia A. Hewlett was born in Floyd County to Margaret Hill.
HORTON D. HEWLETT JR., b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Horton D. Hewlett was born in Floyd County to Margaret Hill.
MARY C. HEWLETT, b. 1930, Kentucky.
JACK T. HEWLETT, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jackie T. Hewlett was born in Floyd County to Margaret Hill.
PATRICIA L. HEWLETT, b. 1936, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patricia L. Hewlett was born in Floyd County to Maggie Hill.
MYRTLE HILL, daughter of EDWARD PREBBLE HILL and ADDA LOUELLEN DAVIS, was born December 4, 1909 in Abbott Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 29, 2002 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married RALPH B. DAVIS, son of GROVER CLEVELAND DAVIS and OLLIE TILLER, about 1925. He was born February 10, 1905 in Kentucky, died March 24, 1963 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Grover Cleveland Davis died March 24, 1927 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from influenza complicated by a pulmonary hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 12, 1884, his marital status as married, his occupation as the owner of a water and ice plant, his parents as C. C. Davis (b. Kentucky) and Julia Spencer (b. Kentucky), the informant as C. C. Davis of Allen, Kentucky, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Myrtie Hill Davis lived from 1909 to 2002, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Lancer, Floyd County, Kentucky, that Ralph B. Davis lived from February 10, 1905 to March 24, 1963, and was buried in the same cemetery, and that Ray Edward Davis lived from January 7, 1932 to May 18, 1989, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to her obituary, Myrtie Hill Davis (age 92), daughter of the late Edward P. Hill and Adda Lou Ellen Davis, was a former owner of The Market Place in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, and a resident of Prestonsburg at the time of her death. She was born December 4, 1909 in Abbott Creek, Floyd County, died March 29, 2002 at home, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph B. Davis Sr.; and 1 son, Ray Edward Davis. She was survived by 1 son, Ralph B. Davis Jr. (of Prestonsburg); 1 daughter, Jane D. Howard (Prestonsburg); 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtie H. Davis was born December 4, 1909, and died March 29, 2002. She received her Social Security card in 1954 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ralph B. Davis died March 24, 1963 in Floyd County at the age of 58. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.
On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 49 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Grover C. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a sawyer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Ollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Cass Tiller (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 38).
On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Grover Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a lumberman with his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Ollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Cass Tiller (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50).
On pages 6 & 7 of the 1940 census for District 36-2A (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Ralph B. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a mechanic in a radio shop, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 30), Margret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 8). Ralph's widowed mother is in house #61.
MARGARET JANE DAVIS, b. 1930, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOWARD.
RAY EDWARD DAVIS, b. January 7, 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 18, 1989, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ray E. Davis was born January 7, 1932 in Floyd County to Myrtie Hill.
RALPH B. DAVIS JR., b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ralph B. Davis was born in Floyd County to Myrtle Hill.
MYRTLE ELIZABETH HILL, daughter of SAMANTHA JANE "JANE" MAY and JAMES K. POLK HILL, was born June 14, 1884 in Kentucky, died February 8, 1976, and is buried in Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. She married (1) JAMES TRIMBLE DOTSON, son of MINERVA ELLEN "ELLEN" CONLEY and LEWIS MITCHELL DOTSON JR., April 30, 1904. He was born January 18, 1881 in Kentucky, died January 13, 1918, and is buried in Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. She married (2) TOM L. MOORE.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Myrtle E. Dotson lived from June 14, 1884 to February 8, 1976, and was buried in Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, that James T. Dotson lived from January 18, 1881 to January 13, 1918, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Doris Dotson lived from July 31, 1916 to June 7, 1917, and was buried in the same cemetery.
On page 32 of the 1910 census for District 60 (Richards) in Comanche County, Oklahoma (dated May 13, 1910), James T. Dodson is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Myrty (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Margie (daughter, born in Missouri, age 2), and Thomas Hill (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). James' parents are in house #338.
On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 26-34 (Tuttle) in Grady County, Oklahoma (dated April 14, 1930), Myrtle E. Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #108, she raises poultry, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 46 years old. Also listed are Estill D. Dotson (son, farmer, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Edward P. Dotson (son, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Raymond W. Moore (son, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).
On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 26-39 (Tuttle) in Grady County, Oklahoma (undated), Myrtle Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #54, she's a housekeeper, separated, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 1 year of high school, and she's 56 years old. Also listed is Raymond (son, born in Oklahoma 3 years of high school, age 17).
GOLDIE DOTSON, b. 1904, Kentucky.
METTIE DOTSON, b. 1906, Kentucky.
MARGIE DOTSON, b. 1908, Missouri.
ESTILL D. DOTSON, b. 1911, Oklahoma.
EDWARD P. DOTSON, b. 1915, Oklahoma.
DORIS DOTSON, b. July 31, 1916, d. June 7, 1917, buried in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma.
RAYMOND W. MOORE, b. 1923, Oklahoma.
JAMES K. POLK HILL JR., son of SAMANTHA JANE "JANE" MAY and JAMES K. POLK HILL, was born August 21, 1887 in Kentucky, died June 15, 1974 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jim Hill Cemetery in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (1) NANCY J. "NANNIE" MUSIC, daughter of THOMAS JEFFERSON MUSIC and MARY LOUISE GREER, November 8, 1906. She was born May 9, 1888 in Kentucky, and died October 17, 1967, and is buried in Jim Hill Cemetery in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (2) JOSIE STANLEY.
Nannie J. "Nannie" Music was the sister of Lilly Alberta Music and Addie Josephine "Josie" Music.
According to her death certificate, Maggie Music Rice died October 23, 1943 in Prestonsburg General Hospital in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from "Paralytic Ileus Due to Cholecystitis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 3, 1885, her marital status as married her husband as Judge Rice (age 55), her parents as T. J. Music (b. Kentucky) and Mary L. Greer (b. North Carolina), the informant as Judge Rice of Cliff, Kentucky, and the burial palace as the family cemetery.
Nancy Music's headstone shows that she died October 17, 1867. Kentucky death record transcripts list the date as October 14.
Information found on findagrave.com and photos of headstones there shows that James P. K. Hill lived from August 21, 1887 to June 15, 1974, and was buried in Jim Hill Cemetery in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, that Nancy J. Hill lived from May 9, 1888 to October 17, 1967, and was buried in the same cemetery, that Thomas W. Hill lived from February 13, 1910 to June 1, 1992, that he was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, and that he was buried in the same cemetery, that Scott Hill lived from July 25, 1914 to August 17, 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery, and that Maggie R. Hill, Scott's wife, whom he married on October 31, 1935, lived from January 21, 1919 to May 10, 1991, and was also buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jim Hill was born August 21, 1887, and died in June of 1974. He received his Social Security card in 1951-1952 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James P. Hill died June 15, 1974 in Fayette County at the age of 86. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nancy J. Hill died October 14, 1967 in Floyd County at the age of 79. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Thomas J. Music is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, born in August of 1855 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 23 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mary L. (wife, born in August of 1857 in North Carolina, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 42), Dora B. (daughter, born in March of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), John D. (son, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Margarett (daughter, born in December of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy J. (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Samuel K. (son, born in October of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lillie A. (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Addie J. (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), George W. (son, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months), Rachel C. Music (mother, widowed, born in September of 1828 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 71), and Clarinda Music (sister, single, servant, born in November of 1873 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 26).
On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), James K. Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Polka (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months). Nancy's parents are in house #21.
On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 9, 1930), Jim Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Polk (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Tom (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Scott (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).
On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Jim Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Nanie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 41), Polk (son, single, retail grocery clerk, born in Kentucky, age 22), Tom (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Scott (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).
On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Jim Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a livestock trader, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed is Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51).
POLK HILL, b. 1908, Kentucky.
THOMAS HILL, b. February 13, 1910, Kentucky, d. June 1, 1992, buried in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky.
MILDRED V. HILL, b. March 16, 1912, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred V. Hill was born March 16, 1912 in Floyd County to Nannie Music.
SCOTT HILL, b. July 25, 1914, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 17, 1985, buried in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. MAGGIE (unknown last name), October 31, 1935. She was b. January 21, 1919, d. May 10, 1991, buried in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Scott Hill was born July 25, 1914 in Floyd County to Nannie Music.
THOMAS SHERMAN MAY HILL, son of SAMANTHA JANE "JANE" MAY and JAMES K. POLK HILL, was born March 31, 1889 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 6, 1942 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cliff, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married OLLIE P. CONLEY, daughter of SAMUEL CLARK CONLEY and SARAH ELLEN PICKLESIMER, about 1912. She was born October 14, 1892 in Kentucky, and died May 17, 1983 in Floyd County, Kentucky Ollie Conley married (1) EDWARD PREBBLE HILL.
Ollie Conley Hill's 2nd husband was the brother of her 1st husband.
When Tom Hill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Cliff, Kentucky, that he was married, and that he was born March 31, 1889 i Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
According to his death certificate, Thomas S. Hill died January 6, 1942 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a ruptured appendix. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Bonanza, Kentucky, his birth date as March 31, 1889, his marital status as married, his wife as Ollie Hill, his occupation as farmer and merchant, his parents as James Polk Hill (b. Prestonsburg, Kentucky) and Jane May (b. Floyd County, Kentucky), the informant as Ollie Hill of Cliff, Kentucky, and the burial place as Cliff, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thomas S. Hill died January 6, 1942 in Johnson County at the age of 52. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
On page 32 of the 1910 census for District 60 (Richards) in Comanche County, Oklahoma (dated May 13, 1910), James T. Dodson is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Myrty (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Margie (daughter, born in Missouri, age 2), and Thomas Hill (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).
On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 9, 1930), Tom Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed is Ollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27).
On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Thomas Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 40 years old. Also listed is Ollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 36).
On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Tom Hill is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a clerk, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed is Ollie (wife, postmistress, born in Kentucky, 6 grade education, age 47).
LOUVADA MAY, daughter of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born January 1, 1887 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died May 1, 1973 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married ROBERT A. BURKE, son of CHARLES H. BURKE and MELVINA JONES, about 1907. He was born February 21, 1880 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 5, 1965 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Robert A. Burke was the brother of William Albert Burke.
When Robert A. Burke's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer i Bonanza, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Louvada of Bonanza, and that he was born February 22, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had gray eyes and black hair.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Louvada May Burke lived from 1887 to 1973, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Robert A. Burke lived from 1880 to 1965, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Louvada M. Burke died May 1, 1973 in Floyd County at the age of 86. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert A. Burke died December 5, 1965 in Floyd County at the age of 85. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.
On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Charles H. Burk is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, married, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Melvina (married, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 37), William A. (son, born in North Carolina, age 20), Isaac M. (son, born in North Carolina, age 17), Thomas L. (son, born in Tennessee, age 12), Marcis L. (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 11), Margaret C. (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 10), John Q. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Robert A. (son, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months).
On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Robert A. Burke is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a retail merchant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Louvada (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Heber H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and Edna L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).
On pages 8 & 9 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 10, & 11, 1920), R. A. Burke is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer and retail merchant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Louvada (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Heber (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Herndon (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Golda Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).
On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), R. A. Burke is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's an agent for something that's hard to read, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 25, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Levada (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 43), Heber (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Hern (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Effie May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Joseph E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Harry May (boarder, single, garage mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27).
On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Robert A. Burke is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a check clerk for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Louvada (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 53), Ruby (daughter, single, saleslady in a retail department store, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 22), Goldia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 22), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).
HEBER H. BURKE, b. 1908, Kentucky.
EDNA L. BURKE, b. 1910, Kentucky.
H. EDITH BURKE, b. August 13, 1911, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 8, 1913, Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, H. Edith Burke died August 8, 1913 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as August 13, 1911, her parents as Robert A. Burke (b. Floyd County) and Louvata May (b. Floyd County), and that burial place as Bonanza Cemetery.
HERN DON BURKE, b. September 1, 1913, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 29, 1983, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. JEAN HERALD. She was b. July 24, 1920, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hern D. Burke was born September 1, 1913 in Floyd County to Louvata May.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Hern D. Burke lived from September 1, 1913 to April 29, 1983, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, and that Jean Herald Burke was born July 24, 1920. Another grave marker shows that Hern D. Burke was a S.F.C. in the U.S. Army during World War II.
ETHEL MAE BURKE, b. March 27, 1915, Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 24, 2003, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel Burke was born March 27, 1915 in Floyd County to Louvata May.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Ethel Mae Burke lived from March 27, 1915 to July 24, 2003, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.
According to her obituary, Ethel Mae Burke (age 88), daughter of the late Robert A. and Louvada May Burke, was born March 27, 1915 in Bonanza, died July 24, 2003 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel. whe was survived by 1 brother, Johnny W. Burke (of Prestonsburg).
RUBY I. BURKE, b. September 17, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby I. Burke was born September 17, 1917 in Floyd County to Lowata May.
GOLDIE RUTH BURKE, b. September 24, 1919, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Goldie R. Burke was born September 24, 1919 in Floyd County to Louvata May.
JOSEPH E. BURKE, b. January 15, 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 1, 1995, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LESLIE (unknown last name). She was b. 1927, d. 2004, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joseph E. Burke was born January 15, 1922 in Floyd County to Louvada May.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Joseph E. Burke lived from 1922 to 1995, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, and that Leslie C. Burke lived from 1927 to 2004, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel. Another grave marker shows that Joe E. Burke lived from January 15, 1922 to November 1, 1995, and was a Tec 3 in the U.S. Army during World War II.
JOHN W. BURKE, b. 1924, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John W. Burke was born January 15, 1922 in Floyd County to Louvada May.
JOHN LEWIS MAY, son of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born March 18, 1889 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 6, 1878 in Casey County, Kentucky, and is buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky. He married EMMA M. DAVIS, daughter of AUSTIN F. DAVIS and MARGARET HUSTER AUXIER, January 3, 1912. She was born February 14, 1889 in Kentucky, died May 26, 1975 in Boyle County, Kentucky, and is buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Emma M. Davis was the sister of Adda Louellen Davis.
When John Lewis May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Eubank, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born March 18, 1888 in Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that John and Emma May were both buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, John May was born March 18, 1889, and died in December of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, his last benefit was paid out in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John L. May died December 6, 1878 in Casey County at the age of 89. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emma May was born February 14, 1889, and died in May of 1975. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emma M. May died May 26, 1975 in Boyle County at the age of 86. She was living in Lincoln County at the time of her death.
On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Marguett Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #19, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and she's 55 years old. Also listed are Emma M. (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Nora B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Elias G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).
On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 82 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated January 17 & 18, 1920), John S. May 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 31 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), and John Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months).
On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), John L. May is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 41), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Edd (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).
On pages 20 & 21 of the 1940 census for District 69-10 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 17 & 18, 1940), John L. May is listed as the head of the household for house #165, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 51), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).
MABLE MAY,b. October 22, 1913, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. February 2, 1914, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, Mable May died February 2, 1914 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from colitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lincoln County, her birth date as October 22, 1913, her parents as J. L. May (b. Kentucky) and Emma Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as Elzie May of Eubank, and the burial place as Eubank.
MARVIN ELZA MAY, b. August 4, 1915, Lincoln County, Kentucky.According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Elza May was born August 4, 1915 in Lincoln County to Emma Davis.
JOHN LEWIS MAY JR., b. March 18, 1917, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. July 14, 1936, Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, buried in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, John Lewis May Jr. died July 14, 1936 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident after living for about 2 hours. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lincoln County, Kentucky, his birth date as March 18, 1917, his marital status as single, his occupation as college student, his parents as John Lewis May Sr. (b. Kentucky) and Emma Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. L. May of Waynesburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Waynesburg, Kentucky.
EDWARD O. MAY, b. 1920, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwards O. May was born in Lincoln County to Emma Davis.
VERNIE MAY, b. October 7, 1924, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. October 20, 1924, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vernie May was born October 7, 1924 in Lincoln County to Emma Davis.
According to her death certificate, Vernie May died October 20, 1924 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from croupous pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 7, 1924, her parents as John May (b. Kentucky) and Emma Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as John May of Eubank, and that burial place as Eubank.
VERNON MAY, b. October 7, 1924, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. October 21, 1924, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: Vernie and Vernon May were twins.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vernon May was born October 7, 1924 in Lincoln County to Emma Davis.
According to his death certificate, Vernon May died October 21, 1924 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from croupous pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 7, 1924, his parents as John May (b. Kentucky) and Emma Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as John May of Eubank, and that burial place as Eubank.
MARGARET EMMA MAY, b. August 24, 1927, Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1927, Ellison, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, Margaret Emma May died December 9, 1927 in Ellison, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from acute indigestion. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Eubank, her birth date as August 24, 1927, her parents as John May (b. Kentucky) and Emma Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as John May of Eubank, and the burial place as Eubank.
KENNETH U. MAY, b. 1932, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kenneth U. May was born in Lincoln County to Emma Davis.
MYRTLE E. MAY, daughter of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born August 12, 1891 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 23, 1968 in Kings Mountain, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Freedom Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky. She married ULYSSES S. GRANT RATLIFF, son of ROBERT JAMES RATLIFF and MARGARET CLICK, about 1914. He was born December 11, 1868 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died February 24, 1934 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Freedom Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky. Ulysses S. Grant Ratliff married (1) DORCAS ALLEN.
Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Myrtle E. Ratliff lived from August 12, 1891 to June 23, 1968, and was buried in Freedom Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and that U. S. Ratliff lived from December 11, 1868 to February 24, 1934, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtie Ratliff was born August 15, 1891 [mistake], and died August 15, 1968. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Kings Mountain, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Myrtle E. Ratliff died June 23, 1968 in Lincoln County at the age of 76. She was living in Lincoln County at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Ulissis S. Ratliff died February 24, 1934 in Branston [hard to read], Pulaski County, Kentucky, from something to do with his bowels. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 65, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his father as Robert Ratliff (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wyotte Ratliff, and the burial place as Freedom Cemetery.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ulissin S. Ratliff died February 24, 1934 in Pulaski County at the age of 65.
On page 7 of the 1870 census for Precinct 3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 8, 1870), Robbert J. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Margrett (born in Kentucky, age 31), John J. (born in Kentucky, age 12), David W. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Samuel P. (born in Kentucky, age 8), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 4), Grant General (born in Kentucky, age 2), Lucinda A. (born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Alice Gipson (house servant, born in Tennessee, age 35).
On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 124 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1880), June 30, 1880), James Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #362, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 yaers old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), Samuel P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sallie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ulyssis Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lucinda A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Emory W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Thomas Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lucy Lincoln (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Newton B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Emly F. [Emily F.] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 36 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 12 & 13, 1900), Robert J. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a farmer, born in January of 1836 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in West Virginia, married for 44 years, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in October of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 44 years, she's given birth to 15 children and 11 are still living, age 61), Grant (son, single, farm laborer, born in December of 1868 in Kentucky, age 31), Thomas (son, single, farm laborer, born in November of 1872 in Kentucky, age 27), Lucy (daughter, single, servant, born in August of 1874 in Kentucky, age 25), and William J. Ratliff (grandson, born in January of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).
On page 32 of the 1910 census for District 60 (Painter Harve) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Ulises S. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #255, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Dorcas (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 27), Molly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Laverna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Lawrence (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lloyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).
On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Clifty) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated January 31, 1920), Brooks Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Merlal (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Juley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Larence (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Loid (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), Tate (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month).
On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 100-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Ulissis G. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 32, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 38), Tate L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Magie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Margie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Winnie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).
SALLIE DORCAS RATLIFF, b. January 6, 1915, Pulaski County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1915, Buncombe, Pulaski County, Kentucky, buried in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sallie D. Ratliffe was born January 6, 1915 in Pulaski County to Myrtle May.
According to her death certificate, Salli Dorcas Ratliff died January 17, 1915 in Buncomb [sic], Pulaski County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Thought to be Bold Hives." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 6, 1915, her parents as U. S. Ratliff (b. Floyd County) and Myrtle May (b. Floyd County), the informant as "U. S. Ratliff Father of child" of Pulaski, Kentucky, and the burial place as Freedom.
EDNA RATLIFF, b. 1915, Kentucky.
TATE L. RATLIFF, b. January 1, 1916, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tate L. Ratliff was born January 1, 1916 in Pulaski County to Myrtle May.
MAGIE MARIE RATLIFF, b. May 4, 1918, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Magie M. Ratliff was born May 4, 1918 in Pulaski County to Myrtle May.
MARGIE L. RATLIFF, b. 1920, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margie L. Ratliff was born in Pulaski County to Myrtle May.
WINNIE V. RATLIFF, b. 1923, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Winnie V. Ratliff was born in Pulaski County to Myrtle May.
DORCAS CONLEY, daughter of DAVID CONLEY II and MARGARET "PEGGY" PHILLIPS, was born in September of 1830 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died before 1920. She married JOHN MAY, son of REUBEN MAY and SARAH "SALLY" ALLEN, about 1851 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was born in December of 1832 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died after 1920.
Notes: On page 685 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall, under Floyd County marriages, it says that Reuben May married Sally Allen on November 27, 1825.
Reuben May reportedly died about 1840.
On page 67 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 14, 1850), Sarah May is listed as the head of the household for house #407, she's not working, born in Kentucky, and she's 39 years old. Also listed are George (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), William (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Wesley (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 18), John (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jackson (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 16), Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 15), Samuel (born in Kentucky, age 12), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Reuben A. (born in Kentucky, age 9).
On pages 38 & 39 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 23, 1860), John May is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Dorcas (born in Kentucky, age 28), Reuben (born in Kentucky, age 7), Albert (born in Kentucky, age 6), Sally (born in Kentucky, age 5), Emily F. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Beverly L. C. (male, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).
On pages 8 & 9 of the 1870 census for Precinct 3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 8, 1870), John May is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Dorcus (born in Kentucky, age 37), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 16), Emily (born in Kentucky, age 13), Beverly L. (male, born in Kentucky, age 11), Felix (born in Kentucky, age 7), David (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dorcus (born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 124 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 28 & 29, 1880), John May is listed as the head of the household for house #330, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Darcus (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 49), Sallie (daughter, single, keeping house, born in Kentucky, age 25), Beverly (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Phelix (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mary Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Jackson (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).
On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 36 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11 & 12, 1900), John May is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in December of 1832 in Kentucky, father born in Maryland, mother born in Kentucky, married for 49 years, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Dorcas (wife, born in September of 1830 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 49 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 7 are still living, age 69), Maudie Collins (niece, born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), John E. May (grandson, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Beulah Layne (granddaughter, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Irl Layne (grandson, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4).
On page 33 of the 1910 census for District 60 (Painter Harve) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), John May is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 59 years, and he's 77 years old. Also listed are Dorcas (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 7 are still living, age 80), Bulah Layne (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Earl Layne (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).
On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 14 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Beverly L. C. May [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Arzilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), William H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Andrew J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Miles (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Tommie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), John May (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 87), and Daisy Slone (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).
REUBEN MAY, b. 1853, Kentucky.
ALBERT MAY, b. 1854, Kentucky.
SARAH "SALLY" MAY, b. October 26, 1854, Beaver Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 24, 1921 in Langley, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. JAMES P. ALLEN.
EMILY F. MAY, b. 1857, Kentucky.
BEVERLY L. C. MAY, b. November 14, 1859, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ARZILLA PRATT. She was b. 1873, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, B. L. C. May was born November 14, 1859 in Floyd County to John May and Darkey Conley.
FELIX MAY, b. 1863, Kentucky.
DAVID MAY, b. 1865, Kentucky.
DORCAS MAY, b. 1868, Kentucky.
MARY JANE MAY, b. 1871, Kentucky.
WILLIAM H. MAY, June 24, 1875, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: Jackson and William h. May were twins.
According to Kentucky birth records, William H. May was born June 24, 1875 in Floyd County to John May (b. Floyd County) and Dorcus Conley (b. Floyd County).
JACKSON MAY, June 24, 1875, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Jackson May was born June 24, 1875 in Floyd County to John May (b. Floyd County) and Dorcus Conley (b. Floyd County).
SARAH "SALLY" MAY, daughter of DORCAS CONLEY and JOHN MAY, was born October 26, 1854 in Beaver Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died December 24, 1921 in Langley, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married JAMES P. ALLEN, son of GEORGE W. ALLEN and REBECCA STEPHENS, about 1881. He was born in November of 1852 in Kentucky, and died after 1930.
Notes: On page 672 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall, under Floyd County marriages, it says that George W. Allen married Rebecca Stephens on May 28, 1840.
According to Kentucky birth records, Andrew J. Allen was born in May of 1857 in Floyd County to Georg W. Allen and Rebeca Stephens, and Susannah Allen was born March 16, 1859 in Floyd County to Geo. W. Allen and Rebecca Stephens.
According to Kentucky birth records, Sarah May was born October 26, 1854 in Beaver Creek, Floyd County to John May and Darcus Conly. According to her death certificate, Sally May Allen died December 24, 1921 in Langley, Floyd County, Kentucky, from stomach cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 26, 1854, her marital status as married, her parents as John May (b. Kentucky) and Dorcas Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Amanda Sutton.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sally Allen died December 24, 1921 in Floyd County at the age of 67.
On page 95 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 17, 1860), Geo. W. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #616, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 35), Reuben (born in Kentucky, age 16), John B. (born in Kentucky, age 14), Louisa (born in Kentucky, age 12), David (born in Kentucky, age 11), William (born in Kentucky, age 10), James (born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Florence (born in Kentucky, age 5, Andrew (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Susan (born in Kentucky, age 1).
On pages 17 & 18 of the 1870 census for District 3 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated October 1, 3, & 4, 1870), George W. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 47), David (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), William J. (born in Kentucky, age 19), James (born in Kentucky, age 18), Florence (born in Kentucky, age 15), Andrew (born in Kentucky, age 13), Susanah (born in Kentucky, age 10), Dorcas P. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Alex (born in Kentucky, age 7), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 34 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 24 & 25, 1880), George W. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Rebeca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 55), James P. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Alexander (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mandy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Rebeca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and James Allen (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).
On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 36 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 26 & 27, 1900), James P. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #350, he's a farmer, born in November of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in October of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 45), Dorcas (daughter, born in April of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), George (son, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), John (son, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Manda (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Jackson (son, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 61 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), James P. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 55), John M. (son, single, teacher, born in Kentucky, age 20), Manda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Jackson (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).
On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), James P. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65), and Mae Ratliff (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).
On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 36-26 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), James P. Allen is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 78 years old. He's living by himself and next to his son, George.
DORCAS ALLEN, b. April 7, 1883, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1912, Buncombe, Pulaski County, Kentucky, buried in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, m. ULYSSES S. GRANT RATLIFF.
GEORGE ALLEN, b. July 1886, Kentucky.
JOHN M. ALLEN, b. March 1890, Kentucky.
AMANDA ALLEN, b. December 1895, Kentucky, m. EDD SUTTON.
JACKSON ALLEN, b. November 1897, Kentucky.
DORCAS ALLEN, daughter of SARAH "SALLY" MAY and JAMES P. ALLEN, was born April 7, 1883 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died April 9, 1912 in Buncombe, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Freedom Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky. She married ULYSSES S. GRANT RATLIFF, son of ROBERT JAMES RATLIFF and MARGARET CLICK, about 1901. He was born December 11, 1868 in Kentucky, died February 24, 1934 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Freedom Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky. Ulysses Ratliff married (2) MYRTLE E. MAY.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, David W. Ratliff was born April 20, 1859 in Floyd County to Robert J. Ratliff and Margaret Click, Lissey [Lucy] Ratliff was born August 12, 1874 near Hueysville in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Robert J. Ratliff (b. near Huesville) and Margret Click (b. Pike County, Kentucky), and Newton B. Ratliff was born September 16, 1876 in Floyd County to James Ratliff (b. Floyd County) and Margaret Click (b. Floyd County).
Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Dorcas Ratliff lived from April 7, 1883 to April 9, 1912, and was buried in Freedom Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and that U. S. Ratliff lived from December 11, 1868 to February 24, 1934, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to her death certificate, Dorcas Allen Ratliff died April 9, 1912 in Buncomb, Pulaski County, Kentucky, from malaria. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as April 7, 1883, her marital status as married, her father as James Allen (b. Floyd County), her mother's maiden as May (b. Floyd County), the informant as E. W. Ratliff of Pulaski, Kentucky, and the burial place as Freedom, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Darcas Ratliff died April 9, 1912 in Pulaski County at the age of 29.
On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 124 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1880), June 30, 1880), James Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #362, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 yaers old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), Samuel P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sallie M. [Sarah M.] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ulyssis Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lucinda A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Emory W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Thomas Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lucy Lincoln (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Newton B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Emly F. [Emily F.] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
MOLLY RATLIFF, b. 1902, Kentucky.
LAVERNA RATLIFF, b. 1903, Kentucky.
MAY RATLIFF, b. 1905, Kentucky.
JULIA RATLIFF, b. 1906, Kentucky.
LAWRENCE RATLIFF, b. 1907, Kentucky.
LLOYD RATLIFF, b. 1908, Kentucky.
JOSEPH T. MAY, son of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born February 10, 1894 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 19, 1973 in Boyle County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dunham Cemetery in Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky. He married (1) ADDIE JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" MUSIC, daughter of THOMAS JEFFERSON MUSIC and MARY LOUISE GREER, about 1914. She was born December 20, 1895 in Kentucky, and died May 4, 1985 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (2) CHLOE EMERSON, daughter of LOU HOLMS EMERSON and (unknown). She was born November 3, 1898 in Kentucky, died December 22, 1980 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Dunham Cemetery in Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky. Chloe Emerson married (2) WILLIAM P. JACKSON.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 365 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Joe May was born February 10, 1894, married (1) Josie Music (b. 1897), and married (2) Chloe Emerson Jackson (b. November 3, 1898).
Josie Music was the sister of Nancy J. "Nannie" Music and Lilly Alberta Music.
According to her obituary, Norah Ann Williams Emerson, daughter of John Frank Williams and Rachel Satterfield, was born November 21, 1882, and was buried on November 28, 1951 in Humphrey Cemetery. She married Lou Holms Emerson in 1902. She was survived by 6 of their 10 children; Fred, Hershel, Clarence, Vertrice, Alfred, and Mrs. Alma Carpenter; 2 step-daughters, Mamie Durham and Chloe May; and 5 brothers, Willie, Wallace, Maurice, Ebele, and Erid.
When Joe May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that he was married, and that he was born February 10, 1894 in Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair.
Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstone shows that Joseph T. May lived from February 10, 1894 to December 18, 1973, and was buried in Dunham Cemetery in Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky, and that Chloe May lived from November 3, 1898 to December 22, 1980, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Joe May was born February 10, 1894, and died in December of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Joseph T. May died December 19, 1973 in Boyle County at the age of 79. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Josie May was born December 20, 1895, and died in May of 1985. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Josephine M. May died May 4, 1985 in Floyd County at the age of 89. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Chloe May was born November 3, 1898, and died in December of 1980. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Amelia, Clermont County, Ohio.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Chloe J. May died December 22, 1980 in Ohio at the age of 82. She was living in Lincoln County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Chloe J. May was born about 1898 in Kentucky, and died December 22, 1980 in Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, at the age of 82. She was widowed at the time of her death.
According to Ohio death records, there was a William P. Jackson who died April 24, 1930 in Hamilton County.
On page 28 of the 1900 census for District 27 (Jenkins) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), John F. Emerson is listed as the head of the household for house #262, he's a farmer, born in March of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in November of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 54), Florence (daughter, single, not working, born in March of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Lou H. (son, widowed, farmer, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Pat (son, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Serexie (daughter, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Ardenia (daughter, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Jacob (son, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Mamie Emerson (granddaughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Chloe Emerson (granddaughter, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Bettie Emerson (granddaughter, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Thomas J. Music is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Lou M. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 52), Dora (daughter, not working, single, born in Kentucky, age 29), John D. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Sam K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lillie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Willie Friley (servant, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).
On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 37 (Jenkins) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Lieu H. Emerson is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 27), Mamie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Clora (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Silas (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Agnis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Fredie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Hurshel [hard to read - transcript used] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Joe May is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Josepine [sic] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Alven (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months), and Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).
On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 105 (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated January 13, 1920), William M. Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a millwright for a soap works company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Minnie J. (wife, keeper of a lodging house, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 54), Andrew L. (son, single, fireman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 25), Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), William P. Jr. (son, married, switchman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 27), Chlo (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Irene Jackson (niece, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Russell I. Jackson (nephew, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 months), Alonzo Turpin (lodger, married, machine hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Pearl Turpin (lodger, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Loyd Turpin (lodger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Ona E. Shelton (lodger, works for a printing company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).
On pages 16 & 17 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Leander May is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Everett L. May (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Sallie May (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, first married at 21, age 65), Alvin May (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Edwin May (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Manedia May (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).
On pages 34 & 35 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Mary L. Music is listed as the head of the household for house #320, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and she's 72 years old. Also listed are George W. (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 30), Hattie (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 21), Mary (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Mildred (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5 months), Ben F. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Tallie May (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months).
On page 40 of the 1930 census for District 31-351 (Elmwood Place) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1930), Wm. P. Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #351, he's a health and accident insurance agent, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Cloe (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 30), Irene (daughter, born in Ohio, age 12), Russell (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Etta (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Edw McIneary (boarder, married, laborer in a tank factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Solomon Martin (boarder, married, laborer in a bathroom factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), and Elza Watson (boarder, married, laborer in a soap factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38).
ALVIN MAY, b. June 22, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alvin May was born June 22, 1917 in Floyd County to Josephine Music.
EDWIN M. MAY, b. December 25, 1919, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwin M. May was born December 25, 1919 in Floyd County to Josephene Music.
MARY MANEDIA MAY, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary May was born in Floyd County to Josephine Music.
TALLIE MAY, b. 1925, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tallie May was born in Lincoln County to Josie Music.
TAYLOR E. MAY, son of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born September 12, 1899 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, died October 3, 1988 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky. He married GRACE LEE SIMS, daughter of JACK SIMS and BERTHA TOADVINE, February 10, 1927. She was born November 11, 1910 in Casey County, Kentucky, died July 7, 1993 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 365 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society).
Taylor May's headstone and Social Security records show that Taylor May was born September 12, 1900, but he's in the 1900 census which was taken June 8, 1900. He's listed there as being born in September of 1899 and he's 8 months old.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Taylor May lived from September 12, 1900 to October 3, 1988, and was buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and that Gracie Lee May lived from November 11, 1910 to July 7, 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery. Their obituaries are also found on findagrave.com.
According to his obituary, Taylor May (age 88), son of the late Elza and Sallie Dotson May, was a retired merchant and farmer, and a resident of Eubank, Kentucky. He was born September 12, 1900 in Pike County, died in Britthaven of Somerset nursing home, following an extended illness, and was buried in Eubank Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He was survived by his wife, Gracie Sims, whom he married February 10, 1927; 1 son, Emery May (Campbellsville); 1 daughter, Mrs. Anna Lee (Gerald) Leigh (Science Hill); 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Taylor May was born September 12, 1900, and died October 3, 1988. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Taylor May died October 3, 1988 in Pulaski County at the age of 88. He was living in Pulaski County at the time of his death.
According to her obituary, Gracie Sims May (age 82), daughter of the late Jack and Bertha Toadvine Sims, was a resident of Hilltop Rest Home in Science Hill, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born November 11, 1910 in Casey County, died July 7, 1993 in Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and was buried in Eubank Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor May, whom she married February 10, 1927, on October 3, 1988; 2 sons, Junior May and Jerry May, who died in infancy; and 5 brothers, Ernest Sims, Alvin Sims, Estill Sims, Samuel Sims, and Billy Sims. She was survived by 1 son, Emery May (of Campbellsville); 1 daughter, Anna Lee (Gerald) Leigh (Science Hill); 3 brothers, Chester Sims (Casey County), Lewis Sims (Casey County), and Arley Sims (Casey County); 3 sisters, Mary Belle Jett (Cincinnati, Ohio), Beatrice Lape (Cincinnati), and June Cain (Somerset); 3 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gracie May was born November 11, 1910, and died July 7, 1993. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gracie L. May died July 7, 1993 in Science Hill at the age of 82. She was living in Pulaski County at the time of her death.
On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 23-4 (Jenkins) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Taylor May is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 30 years old. Also listed is Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 20).
On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 69-10 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Taylor May is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 29), Anna Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Emory J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to Taylor's sister, Sallie.
JUNIOR CLYDE MAY, b. March 13, 1928, Kentucky, d. August 7, 1928, Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Junor [hard to read] Clyde May died August 7, 1928 in Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky, from catarrhal enteritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 13, 1928, his parents as Taylor May (b. Kentucky) and Grace Sims (b. Kentucky, and the informant as Taylor May of Waynesburg, Kentucky.
ANNA LEE MAY, b. 1930, Casey County, Kentucky, m. GERALD LEIGH.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. May was born in Casey County to Gracie Sims.
EMERY J. MAY, b. 1934, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emery J. May was born in Lincoln County to Gracie Sims.
JERRY MAY, b. July 17, 1941, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1941, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, buried in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerry May was born July 17, 1941 in Boyle County to Gracie Sims.
According to his death certificate, Jerry May died July 25, 1941 in Ephraim McDowell Memorial Hospital in Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, from "Prematurity Due to Eclampsia in mother." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ephraim McDowell Memorial Hospital, his birth date as July 18, 1941, his age as 8 days, his parents as Taylor May (b. Prestonsburg, Kentucky) and Gracie Sims (b. Casey County, Kentucky), the informant as Taylor May of Waynesburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Duncan Cemetery [probably Dunham Cemetery].
HARRY E. MAY, son of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born March 21, 1903 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died July 22, 1982 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dunham Cemetery in Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky. He married MINNIE BEATRICE DUNHAM, daughter of JAMES DUNHAM and ELIZA PATTERSON, December 24, 1922. She was born December 9, 1905 in Casey County, Kentucky, died November 6, 1993 in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dunham Cemetery in Walltown, Casey County, Kentucky.
Minnie Beatrice Dunham was the sister of Lela Joyce Dunham.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Harry E. May lived from March 21, 1903 to July 22, 1982, and was buried in Dunham Cemetery in Walltown Cemetery in Casey County, Kentucky, and that Minnie B. May lived from December 9, 1905 to November 6, 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery. Minnie's obituary was also found on findagrave.com.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harry May was born March 21, 1903, and died in July of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harry E. May died July 22, 1982 in Lincoln County at the age of 79. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.
According to her obituary, Minnie B. May (age 87), daughter of the late James and Eliza Patterson Dunham, was a resident of Waynesburg, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born December 9, 1905 in Casey County, died November 6, 1993 in Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, Kentucky, and was buried in Dunham Cemetery in Casey County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry May; and 2 sons, Clarence W. May and Cecil May. She was survived by 2 sons, Robert May (of Liberty) and James E. May (Crab Orchard); 1 daughter, Eileen May (Dayton, Ohio); 1 brother, Carlos Dunham (Waynesburg); 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Minnie D. May was born December 9, 1905, and died November 6, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Minnie D. May died November 6, 1993 in Waynesburg at the age of 87. She was living in Lincoln County at the time of her death.
On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 45 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), James Dunham is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lizie (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), James I. (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Alabama, age 11), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Lela (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).
On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), James Dunham is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lela (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Delbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Willas (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).
On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 23-4 (Jenkins) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Minnie May is listed as the head of the household for house #194, she's not working, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and she's 24 years old. Also listed are Wilburn (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months).
On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Harry May is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's an auto mechanic for Kentucky & West Virginia Gas Company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 35), Wilburn (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), James L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Joyce (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Robert K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
CLARENCE WILBURN MAY, b. October 16, 1923, Casey County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence W. May was born October 16, 1923 in Casey County to Minnie Dunham.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clarence May was born October 16, 1923, and died in April of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clarence W. May died April 13, 1986 in Lincoln County at the age of 62. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.
JAMES E. MAY, b. 1925, Casey County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. May was born in Casey County to Minnie Durham.
CECIL EDGAR MAY, b. November 16, 1929, Casey County, Kentucky, d. September 20, 1933, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Maytown, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cecil E. May was born November 16, 1929 in Casey County to Minnie Denham.
According to his death certificate, Cecil Edgar May died September 20, 1933 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from "Pistol Shot in abdomen. Accidental discharge of pistol." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Waynesburg, Kentucky, his birth date as November 16, 1929, his parents as Harry May (b. Bonanza) and Minnie Dunham (b. Casey County), the informant as Harry May of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Maytown, Kentucky.
EILEEN JOYCE MAY, b. 1935, Kentucky.
ROBERT K. MAY, b. 1939, Kentucky.
SARAH B. "SALLIE" MAY, daughter of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born February 24, 1905 in Kentucky, died December 16, 1983 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. She married COY GOURLEY, son of CHARLES GOURLEY and ANNIE (unknown last name), April 21, 1926. He was born November 22, 1902 in Kentucky, died January 10, 1977 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Sally and Coy Gourley were both buried in Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sallie Gourley was born February 24, 1905, and died in December of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1957-1958 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sallie B. Gourley died December 16, 1983 in Pulaski County at the age of 78. She was living in Pulaski County at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Coy Gourley was born November 22, 1902, and died in January of 1977. He received his Social Security card in 1955 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Coy Gourley died January 10, 1977 in Lincoln County at the age of 74. He was living in Pulaski County at the time of his death.
On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 45 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Charles W. Gourley is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Corbit (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 9), Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Cesil (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and July (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).
On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Charley Goley is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's that tenant of a farm, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Corbett (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).
On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Coy Gourley is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), and Velma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months).
On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 69-10 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Coy Gourley is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Sally (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 35), Velma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Christine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Lois Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).
VELMA GOURLEY, b. 1926, Casey County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velma Gourley was born in Casey County to Sallie May.
CHRISTINE GOURLEY, b. 1931, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Christine Gourley was born in Lincoln County to Sallie May.
LOIS ANN GOURLEY, b. 1937, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lois A. Gourley was born in Lincoln County to Sally May.
LYDIA CAROLINE MAY, daughter of ELZA W. MAY and SARAH "SALLIE" DOTSON, was born December 1, 1897 in Kentucky, died October 28, 1965 in Boyle County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyers Cemetery in Casey County, Kentucky. She married LOGAN SALYERS, son of THOMAS SALYERS and MALINDA "LINDA" DELK, December 24, 1922. He was born March 17, 1897 in Humphrey, Casey County, Kentucky, died February 3, 1984 in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyers Cemetery in Casey County, Kentucky.
When Logan Salyers' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918, he stated that he was self-employed in Humphrey, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Tom Salyers of Humphrey, that he was born March 17, 1897 in Humphrey, and that his father was born in Humphrey. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and light brown hair.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Lydia Salyers lived from December 1, 1897 to October 28, 1965, and was buried in Salyers Cemetery in Casey County, Kentucky, and that Logan Salyers lived from March 17, 1897 to February 3, 1984, and was buried in the same cemetery. Thomas' obituary was also found on findagrave.com.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lydia M. Salyers died October 28, 1965 in Boyle County at the age of 67. She was living in Casey County at the time of her death.
According to his obituary, Logan Salyers (age 86), son of Thomas and Linda Delk Salyers, was born in Casey County, died February 3, 1984 in Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford following a short illness, and was buried in Salyers Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Mae Salyers. He was survived by 1 son, Earl Salyers (of St. Louis, Missouri); 3 daughters, Virginia Black (Yosemite [Kentucky]), Denola Sims (Crab Orchard), and Hazel Sizemore (Yosemite); 1 brother, Virgil Salyers (Waynesburg); 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Logan Salyers was born March 17, 1897, and died in February of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Crab Orchard, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Logan Salyers died February 3, 1984 in Lincoln County at the age of 86. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.
On pages 22 & 23 of the 1900 census for District 26 (Middleburg) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Thomas Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #262, he's a farmer, unknown birth date, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Malinda (wife, unknown birth date, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 30), Wesley (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Harrison (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Luther (son, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Logan (son, born in April of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Sherman (son, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 10 months).
On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 45 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Thomas Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Malinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 42), Harison (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Logan (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and George E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Walltown) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Thomas Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Linda (wife, born in Indiana, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Logan (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Elmer [George Elmer] (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).
On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 23-15 (Middleburg) in Casey County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Logan Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #276, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 32), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 11 months), and Jaunita V. [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months). They are living next to Logan's parents.
On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 23-16 in Casey County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Logon Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #331, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 42), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Virgenia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Denola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to Logan's widowed father.
EARL SALYERS, b. 1924, Casey County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Salyers was born in Casey County to Lydia May.
VIRGINIA JUANITA SALYERS, b. 1928, Casey County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLACK.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia Salyers was born in Casey County to Lyda May.
HAZEL SALYERS, b. 1932, Casey County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SIZEMORE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel Salyers was born in Casey County to Tyldia May.
DENOLA M. SALYERS, b. 1933, Casey County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SIMS.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Denola M. Salyers was born in Casey County to Lydia May.
NANCY R. MAY, daughter of LYDIA MAHALA CONLEY and HARVEY TRIMBLE MAY, was born February 1, 1867 in Kentucky, and died June 3, 1941 in Cabell County, West Virginia. She married JAMES N. HERALD, son of JOHN WESLEY HERALD and CHARITY HACKWORTH, July 31, 1890. He was born in April of 1863 in Kentucky.
Nancy R. May's sister, Mahala C., married Joseph M. Herald's half-brother, James N. Herald.
According to Floyd County Kentucky marriage consent record transcripts, J. W. Herald filed papers to marry Charity Hackworth on December 19, 1863.
According to her death certificate, Charity Herald died July 6, 1921 in Limville [hard to read], Greenup County, Kentucky, from "Valvular Heart Lesion (Leaky Heart)", with a contributory factor of "Edema of feet and Legs." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, Kentucky, her birth date as April 1, 1833, her marital status as widowed, the informant was William Clarke, and the burial place as Floyd County.
According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Nannie Herald was born about 1867 in Kentucky, and died June 3, 1941 in Cabell County at the age of 74 years 4 months 2 days. She was married at the time of her death.
According to Florida death record transcripts, there was a James Nicholas Herald who died in 1951 in Putnam County. This was reportedly the James N. Herald being researched here, but this couldn't be confirmed.
On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 36 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4 & 5, 1880), John W. Hearald is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Charity (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 47), Martha E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), James Herrald is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in April of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in February of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 5 chilren and 4 are still living, age 33), Nora (daughter, born in July of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Alta (daughter, born in June of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Jonah (son, born in June of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Julia (daughter, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 107 (Glenwood) in Mason County, Virginia (dated April 27, 1910), J. N. Harold is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a preacher for M.E. South, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 43), Alta V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Jona L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Julia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).
On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 8 (Gassaway) in Braxton County, West Virginia (dated January 18, 1920), Jas. N. Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #224, he's a minister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 52), and Julia (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21).
On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 6-39 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 9, 1930), J. N. (Rev.) Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a minister for M. E. Church, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 63), and Mildred Simons (granddaughter, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 11).
On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 6-1 (Barboursville) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 4, 1940), J. N. Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a painter, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 68 years old. Also listed is Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 73).
NORA ETHEL HERALD, b. July 19, 1891, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 26, 1964, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. ERNEST CLIFTON ADKINS.
BANNER HERALD, b. 1892, d. December 25, 1898.
ALTA VIRGINIA HERALD, b. June 27, 1894, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM WALLACE BROWN.
JONA LEE HERALD, b. June 26, 1896, Kentucky, d. July 1976, Norfolk, Virginia, buried in Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio, m. (1) RICHARD LEE SIMONS, m. (2) WILLIAM MATTHEW SPEIRS.
JULIA MAE HERALD, b. December 5, 1898, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. June 1972, Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey, m. LESLIE CLARK REEVES.
CLOVIS HERALD, b. 1903, d. May 27, 1903, Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia.
Notes: According to West Virginia death record transcripts, (no first name) Herald was born about 1903, and died May 27, 1903 in Barboursville, Cabell County, at the age of 10 days. His father's name is listed as J. N., and his mother's as Nannie.
NORA ETHEL HERALD, daughter of NANCY R. MAY and JAMES N. HERALD, was born July 19, 1891 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died March 26, 1964 in Lawrence County, Ohio. She married ERNEST CLIFTON ADKINS, son of CLAYTON ADKINS and ANNA (unknown last name), October 1, 1908 in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia. He was born June 8, 1885 in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, and died October 30, 1958 in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 365 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Nora Ethel Herald b. 19 Jul 1891 m. 15 Aug 1936 Vetress Caton."
According to West Virginia marriage record transcripts, Nora Herald (b. 1891, Floyd County, Kentucky, age 17) married Ernest C. Adkins (b. Cabell County, West Virginia, age 22) on October 1, 1908 in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia.
When Earnest Clifton Adkins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a locomotive fireman for C & O Railway, that his closest relative was Nora Adkins of Russell, Greenup County, and that he was born June 8, 1885. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.
When Ernest Clifton Adkins' World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Lawrence County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for C & O Railroad in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, that the name of the person who would always know his address was Clyde Adkins of Ironton, Ohio, and that he was born June 8, 1885 in Barboursville, West Virginia. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 170 pounds, and he had hazel eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nora H. Adkins was born about 1892, and died March 26, 1964 in a long-term care facility in Lawrence County at the age of 72. She was widowed at the time of her death.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Earnest C. Adkins was born about 1885, and died October 30, 1958 at home in Ironton, Lawrence County, at the age of 73. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 46 of the 1900 census for District 6 (Guyandotte) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated July 12, 1900), Clayton Adkins is listed as the head of the household for house #450, he's not working, born in January of 1841 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 35 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in February of 1844 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 35 years, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 56), Ermie (daughter, born in June of 1884 in West Virginia, age 15), Ernist (son, born in June of 1884 in West Virginia, age 15), and Josephine (daughter, born in June of 1887 in West Virginia, age 12).
On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 7 (Barboursville) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 16, 1910), Earnest Adkins is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a day laborer, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Clyde (son, born in West Virginia, age 8 months).
On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 112 (Ironton) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated January 12, 1920), Ernest Adkins is listed as the head of the household for house #279, he's a locomotive engineer, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Nora E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), and Clyde H. (son, born in West Virginia, age 10).
On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 44-22 (Upper Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 12, 1930), Ernest Adkins is listed as the head of the household for house #324, he's a locomotive engineer for the steam railroad, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Ohio, first married at age 22, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Nora E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 39), and Clyde H. (son, born in West Virginia, age 20).
On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 44-12 (Upper Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 12, 1940), Ernest Adkins is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's an engineer for the steam railroad, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 54 years old. Also listed is Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 48).
CLYDE H. ADKINS, b. 1909, West Virginia.
ALTA VIRGINIA HERALD, daughter of NANCY R. MAY and JAMES N. HERALD, was born June 27, 1894 in Kentucky. She married WILLIAM WALLACE BROWN, son of GIDEON BROWN and ELLA M. WALLACE, June 11, 1918 in Lewis County, West Virginia. He was born in December of 1894 in West Virginia.
According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Ella Wallis Brown died February 26, 1944 in Cabell County. Her husband's name is listed as Gideon Brown, her father's as William H. Wallis [William H. Wallace], her mother's as Emily Geise, and she was married at the time of her death.
According to West Virginia marriage record transcripts, Alta Virginia Herald married William Wallace Brown in 1918 in Lewis County.
On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 57 (Hannan) in Mason County, West Virginia (dated June 13, 1900), Gideon Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in April of 1864 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 15 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 37), Edward (son, born in September of 1886 in West Virginia, age 13), and William (son, born in December of 1894 in West Virginia, age 5).
On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 107 (Mount Olive) in Mason County, West Virginia (dated May 5, 1910), Gid Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in West Virginia, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 25 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Germany, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 48), William W. (son, born in West Virginia, age 16), Garland (son, born in West Virginia, age 9), and Jessie Golden (female, servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 85 (Hannan) in Mason County, West Virginia (dated January 10 - 12, 1920), William W. Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a railroad operator, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Alta V. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), William W. Jr. (son, born in West Virginia, age 9 months), Ella M. (mother, widowed, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Germany, age 59), and Garland T. (brother, single, railroad operator, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 18).
On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 27-11 (Hannan) in Mason County, West Virginia (dated April 26, 1930), Wallace W. Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #261, he's a telegraph operator, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, first married at age 24, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Alta V. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 35), William W. (son, born in West Virginia, age 11), Katherine C. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 5), Robert H. (son, born in West Virginia, age 3 years 11 months), and Ella Brown (mother, widowed, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, first married at 24, age 58).
On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 6-36 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 8, 1940), William W. Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a railroad ticket agent, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Alta Herald Brown (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 46), William W. Jr. (son, single, cab driver, born in West Virginia, 3 years of high school, age 21), Katherine M. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 15), Robert H. (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), Ella M. (mother, separated, born in West Virginia, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 79), and Harry Eufinger (lodger, separated, secretery for a wholesale dry goods store, born in Missouri, he was living in St. Louis in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 30).
WILLIAM WALLACE BROWN JR., b. 1919, West Virginia.
KATHERINE C. BROWN, b. 1925, West Virginia.
ROBERT H. BROWN, b. 1926, West Virginia.
JONA LEE HERALD, daughter of NANCY R. MAY and JAMES N. HERALD, was born June 26, 1896 in Kentucky, died in July of 1976 in Norfolk, Virginia, and is buried in Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio. She married (1) RICHARD LEE SIMONS, son of ROBERT SIMONS and MARY E. (unknown last name), September 8, 1917. He was born April 4, 1895 in Crawford, Lewis County, West Virginia, and died October 19, 1918. She married (2) WILLIAM MATTHEW SPEIRS, son of WILLIAM B. SPEIRS and ELIZABETH ELLEN (unknown last name), about 1919. He was born May 30, 1879 in West Virginia, died June 6, 1960 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, and is buried in Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio.
When Richard Lee Simons' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Lewis County, West Virginia, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Walkersville, West Virginia, that he was single, that he had a dependent mother, and that he was born April 4, 1895 in Crawford, West Virginia. He was found to be tall, of medium stout build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.
When William Matthew Speirs' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, he stated that he was a monument salesman working for Weston Granite and Marble Works in Weston, that his closest relative was Elizabeth Ellen Speirs of Braxton County, West Virginia, and that he was born May 30, 1879. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had black eyes and black hair.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Jona L. Speirs lived from 1896 to 1976, and was buried in Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio, and that W. M. Speirs lived from 1879 to 1960, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jona Speirs was born June 26, 1896, and died in July of 1976. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Norfolk City, Virginia.
A partial transcript of his obituary in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune shows that William Matthew Speirs was born May 30, 1879, and died June 5, 1960 in Gallipolis, Ohio, at thea age of 81. His parents are listed as William and Ellen.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, William M. Speirs was born about 1879, and died June 6, 1960 at home in Gallia County at the age of 81. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 33 of the 1880 census for District 135 (Court House) in Lewis County, West Virginia (dated June 21, 1880), Elizabeth E. Spiers is listed as the head of the household for house #173, she's married, keeping house, born in West Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and she's 31 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (daughter, "criple," born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 11), Samuel J. (son, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 9), Henry P. (son, twin, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 6), Joseph I. (son, twin, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 6), Benjamin (son, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 4), and William M. (son, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 1).
On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 57 (Collins Settlement) in Lewis County, West Virginia (dated June 9, 1900), Robert Simons is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in August of 1840 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 26 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in June of 1853 in West Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 46), James W. (son, single, farm laborer, born in June of 1876 in West Virginia, age 23), Ruby G. (son, born in November of 1880 in West Virginia, age 19), William B. (son, born in August of 1833 in West Virginia, age 16), Jennie V. (daughter, born in June of 1886 in West Virginia, age 13), Robert F. (son, born in April of 1888 in West Virginia, age 11), and Richard L. (son, born in April of 1895 in West Virginia, age 5).
On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 5 (Kanawha) in Braxton County, West Virginia (dated June 22, 1900), William B. Speirs is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farmer, born in June of 1836 in English Canada, parents born in Scotland, married for 31 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth E. (wife, born in September of 1849 in West Virginia, parents born in Virgina, married for 31 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 50), Samuel J. (son, single, farm laborer, born in November of 1871 West Virginia, age 28), Henry P. (son, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1874 in West Virginia, age 26), Benjamin M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in October of 1876 in West Virginia, age 23), William M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in West Virginia, age 21), and John F. (son, born in September of 1888 in West Virginia, age 11).
On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 16 (Salt Lick) in Braxton County, West Virginia (dated April 19, 1910), Robert Simons is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's living off of his own income, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 37 years, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 37 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 56), Genevieve (daughter, single, not working, born in West Virginia, age 23), and Richard (son, born in West Virginia, age 15).
On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 94 (Freemans Creek) in Lewis County, West Virginia (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), William M. Speirs is listed as the head of the household for family #15, he's a marble salesman, born in West Virginia, father born in Scotland, mother born in West Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Johna Lee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Mildred F. Simons (daughter, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).
On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 20-67 (Jefferson) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 12, 1930), William Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #234, he's a salesman for a monument company, born in West Virginia, father born in Scotland, mother born in West Virginia, first married at age 40, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Zona L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 33), Mildred Simon (daughter, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 11), Otis (son, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 9), Hilda (daughter, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 7), and Richard (son, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 27-25 (Springfield) in Gallia County, Ohio (dated May 13, 1940), William Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a monument salesman, born in West Virginia, he was living in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Jona (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 41), Otis (son, born in West Virginia, age 20), Hilda (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 17), and Richard (son, born in West Virginia, age 12).
MILDRED F. SIMONS, b. 1918, West Virginia.
OTIS SPEIRS, b. 1921, West Virginia.
HILDA SPEIRS, b. 1923, West Virginia.
RICHARD SPEIRS, b. 1938, West Virginia.

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