Family Group Sheet
NameDolpha Bee Pelfrey
Birth19 Aug 1897, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death3 Jun 1975, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialPelfrey Cemetery, Williams Creek, Elamton, Morgan Co., Ky
FatherAmbrose Jay Pelfrey (1874-1964)
MotherSusan A. Lewis (1876-1967)
Marriage18 Feb 1920, Morgan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLyda Lee Williams, 3C3R
Birth25 Nov 1901, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death9 Dec 1947, Morgan Co., Kentucky
BurialPelfrey Cemetery, Williams Creek, Elamton, Morgan Co., Ky
FatherGeorge W. Williams (1875-<1940)
MotherZettie McClain (1877-)
Notes for Dolpha Bee Pelfrey
The SSDI lists Bee Pelfrey, born 19 Aug 1896, died June 1975, last residence West Liberty, Morgan Co., Ky.
The Kentucky death index lists Dolpha B. Pelfrey, age 78, died 3 June 1975 in Rowan Co., residence Morgan Co.
His gravestone has his name as Dolpha Bee Pelfrey, and his date of birth as 18 Aug 1896.
The Kentucky death index lists Dolpha B. Pelfrey, age 78, died 3 June 1975 in Rowan Co., residence Morgan Co.
His gravestone has his name as Dolpha Bee Pelfrey, and his date of birth as 18 Aug 1896.
Notes for Lyda Lee Williams
Her death certificate records Lyda Pelfrey, age 46 years 16 days, born 25 Nov 1901 in Elamton, Ky, died 9 Dec 1947 in Elamton, Morgan Co., Ky, married, wife of B. Pelfrey, age 51, father G. W. Williams, mother’s maiden name Zettie McClain, both born in Elamton, Ky, cause of death carcinoma of uterus, informant B. Pelfrey, Elamton, Ky.
Her gravestone spells her name as Lydia Lee Pelfrey, but most records during her life spell it as Lyda or Lida.
Her gravestone spells her name as Lydia Lee Pelfrey, but most records during her life spell it as Lyda or Lida.
Notes for Dolpha Bee & Lyda Lee (Family)
Morgan Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 18 Feb 1920 of Bee Pelfrey and Lyda Williams.
Census
1930 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Lenox precinct, enumerated 8 April, lists on p. 6B as family #113:
Pelfrey, Bee, 32, age at first marriage 23, farmer; Lydia, wife, 27, age at first marriage 17; Evalyn, dau, 9; Clara, dau, 7; Elma, dau, 5; Roy, son, 2 7/12. Williams, George, father-in-law, 54, age at first marriage 20; Zettie, mother-in-law, 52, age at first marriage 18. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is headed by Alex Pelfrey (s/o James J. Pelfrey and Mary F. Williams), who is married to Lyda’s aunt Nora McClain, sister of her mother.
1940 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Elamton, ED 88-17, enumerated 2 April, lists on p. 1A as family #2:
Pelfrey, Bee (absent), 43, truck driver for state highway dept; Lida, wife, 39; Evelyn, dau, 19; Clara Mae, dau, 17; Elma Lorine, dau, 15; Roy, son, 12; Williams, Zettia, mother-in-law, 64, widowed. All living in same house in 1935.
Pelfrey, Bee, 32, age at first marriage 23, farmer; Lydia, wife, 27, age at first marriage 17; Evalyn, dau, 9; Clara, dau, 7; Elma, dau, 5; Roy, son, 2 7/12. Williams, George, father-in-law, 54, age at first marriage 20; Zettie, mother-in-law, 52, age at first marriage 18. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is headed by Alex Pelfrey (s/o James J. Pelfrey and Mary F. Williams), who is married to Lyda’s aunt Nora McClain, sister of her mother.
1940 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Elamton, ED 88-17, enumerated 2 April, lists on p. 1A as family #2:
Pelfrey, Bee (absent), 43, truck driver for state highway dept; Lida, wife, 39; Evelyn, dau, 19; Clara Mae, dau, 17; Elma Lorine, dau, 15; Roy, son, 12; Williams, Zettia, mother-in-law, 64, widowed. All living in same house in 1935.
