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Bertha Ann Lay 1878–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1878

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 14 Oct 1962

Death Location: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Richard Lay

Mother: Margaret Brown

Spouse(s): Dillard Stafford

Children(s): Richard Stafford, Alvin Stafford, Lucy Stafford, Queen Stafford, Hiram Stafford, John Stofford, Vera Stafford, Laura Stafford

The story of Bertha Ann Lay began in 1878 in Kentucky. In 1880, Bertha Ann Lay resided in District 1, Casey, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Bertha Ann Lay resided in Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA. Bertha Ann Lay married Dillard Hunter Stafford, and had children including Alvin Mckinley Stafford, Hiram Hunter Stafford, John Stofford, Laura Bell Stafford, Lucy Stafford, Queen Esther Stafford, Richard Stafford, Vera Elizabeth Stafford. Bertha Ann Lay passed away in 1962 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bertha Ann Lay began in 1878 in Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Bertha Ann Lay resided in District 1, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Bertha Ann Lay resided in Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • Bertha Ann Lay married Dillard Hunter Stafford, and had children including Alvin Mckinley Stafford, Hiram Hunter Stafford, John Stofford, Laura Bell Stafford, Lucy Stafford, Queen Esther Stafford, Richard Stafford, Vera Elizabeth Stafford.
  • Bertha Ann Lay passed away in 1962 in Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bertha Lay's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Lay
1878–1962
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Richard Lay
1840–1916
georgia
Margaret (E) Brown
1847–1913
Casey CO Kentucky
Grandparents
Jno (B) Brown
1814–1894
kentucky
Mary (A) Brown
1814–1894
kentucky
Great-Grandparents
George Brown
1780–1852
Jane McQueen
1788–1873
Benjamin Sharp
1795–1887
Sarah Shook
1800–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Brown
1736–1830
Sarah McKnight
1745–1830
Joshua MCQUEEN
1746–1853
Margaret BAXTER
1762–1811

Bertha Lay's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (Ann) Lay (22 Feb 1878–14 Oct 1962) m. Dillard (Hunter) Stafford (25 Sep 1878–30 Aug 1955)
  1. 1. Richard Stafford 1900–1981
  2. 2. Alvin (McKinley) Stafford 1902–1981
  3. 3. Lucy Stafford 1907–1993
  4. 4. Queen (Esther) Stafford 1916–1983
  5. 5. Hiram (Hunter) Stafford 1904–1977
  6. 6. John Stofford 1911–1991
  7. 7. Vera (Elizabeth) Stafford 1913–2002 m. William (Levi) Johnson 1912–2005
  8. 8. Laura (Bell) Stafford 1919–1977

Bertha Lay's Timeline

6 Records

1878
22 Feb 1878
Birth of Bertha Ann Lay in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 2
Bertha Ann Lay resided here in District 1, Casey, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Bertha Ann Lay resided here in Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Bertha Ann Lay resided here in Sp, Casey, Kentucky
Sp, Casey, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Bertha Ann Lay resided here in Casey, Kentucky, USA
Casey, Kentucky, USA
1962
14 Oct 1962
Age 84
Death of Bertha Ann Lay in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1878
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1293; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-11
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 389
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 646C; Enumeration District: 018; Image: 0572
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 646C; Enumeration District: 018; Image: 0572

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Caseys Creek, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 389

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1293; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1293; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 23-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Casey
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1962
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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