The Kentucky birth index lists Preston Black, born 8 June 1930 in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Lula Conn. (Apparently she had not yet been named at the time the birth was registered. In such cases, the birth is indexed under the father’s given name, regardless of the child’s gender.)

Her death certificate records Vernia Black, age 11 years 2 months 14 days, born 9 June, died 2 Aug 1941 at Crippled Children’s Hospital in Rowan Co., length of stay in hospital since Nov 1940, residence Bluestone, Rowan Co., Ky, father Presley Black, mother’s maiden name Luma Conn, both born in Ky, cause of death boan cancer left ankel duration 18 months, informant Pressey Black, Bluestone, Ky, burial in Rowan Co.