His death certificate records Will H. Easterling, age 90, born 6 May 1839 in Ky, died 17 May 1929 in Ezel, Morgan Co., Ky, widowed, late wife Ann Sexton, father Walter Easterling, born Virginia, mother’s maiden name Elam, cause of death paralysis, informant John Easterling, Ezel, Ky, burial in Goad Cemetery.

1870 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty, enumerated 23 Aug, lists on p. 37 as family #235/236:
Easterling, William, 31, farmer; Eveline, 24; Mary S., 4; Harlan, 2; Rodah, 5/12. All born in Ky.