His death certificate records Edgar Sorrell, age 73 years 10 months 23 days, born 25 Oct 1866 in Rowan Co., died 18 Oct 1940 in Slaty Point, Rowan Co., Ky, single, father Isaac Sorrell, mother’s maiden name Haila Bradshaw, both born in Rowan Co., Ky, cause of death peritonitis due to obstruction of bowels, informant Edna Livingood, Farmers, Ky, burial in Slaty Point.