NameJohn Thomas Pelfrey
Birth26 Dec 1871, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death31 Dec 1949, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherJames J. Pelfrey (1844-1930)
MotherMary Francis Williams (1843-1922)
Marriage28 Feb 1898, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMartha Frances “Mattie” McClain, 2C4R
Birth14 May 1881, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death23 Aug 1935, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherJohn W. McClain (1844-1918)
MotherPhoebe Ellen Hill (1852-1938)
Notes for John Thomas Pelfrey
His death certificate records John Tom Pelfrey, age 78 years 0 months 5 days, born 26 Dec 1871 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 31 Dec 1949 in West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky, farmer, married, father James Pelfrey, mother’s maiden name Williams, cause of death apoplexy, informant Mrs. J. T. Pelfrey, burial in family cemetery, Williams Creek.
Notes for Martha Frances “Mattie” McClain
Her death certificate records Martha Francis Pelfrey, age 54 years 3 months 6 days, born 14 May 1881 in Ky, died 23 Aug 1935 in Dingus, Morgan Co., Ky, married, wife of J. T. Pelfrey, father John W. McClain, mother’s maiden name Phoeba Hill, both born in Ky, cause of death flux, informant Thomas Pelfrey, Dingus, Ky, burial in Moxey Cemetery.
Notes for John Thomas & Martha Frances “Mattie” (Family)
Morgan Co. marraige records list the marriage on 28 Feb 1898 of J. T. Pelfrey and Martha F. McClain by B. M. Carr at John W. McClain’s, witnesses Beverley McClain and R. D. Sparks.
Census
In 1900 they were listed with John’s parents (see their notes for details), as
John T., son, 28, married 2 years; Martha F., dau in law, 19, b. May 1881, married 2 years, 0 children.

1910 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Elk Fork precinct, enumerated 14 May, list on p. 12A as family #210/227:
Pelfrey, John T., 39, farmer; Martha F., wife, 39, first marriage for both, married 11 years, mother of 1 child, 0 living. Both born Ky Ky Ky.

1920 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Elk Fork precinct, enumerated 9 Feb, lists on p. 9A as family #183/195:
Pelfrey, J. T., 49, farmer; Martha, wife, 48. Both born Ky Ky Ky.

The following household is that of John’s parents.
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