Her death certificate records Rose Ellen Hays, age 11 years 8 months 14 days, born 13 May 1906 in Kentucky, died 27 Jan 1906 in precinct 3, Menifee Co., Kentucky, father F. M. Hays, mother’s maiden name George Ann Barker, born born in Kentucky, cause of death tonsilitis, informant F. M. Hays, Ebon, Ky, burial in Johnson Cemetery.

The reported birth date and age at death are inconsistent - the birth date would imply an age at death of 9 years 8 months 14 days.