The Kentucky Birth Index lists Sherman Black, born 23 Aug 1912 in Breathitt Co. (a misindexing of Rowan Co.
11), mother’s maiden name Letta Conn.
His death certificate (Vol. 60, #29859) states Sherman Black, age 2 years 3 mos 5 days, died 24 Nov 1914 in Rowan Co., father William Black born Rowan Co., mother Leafy Conn born Elliott Co., cause of death diphtheria.