His death certificate records Samuel Piersall, age 81, born 29 July 1865 in Bath Co., Ky, died 1 Nov 1946 in Menifee Co., Ky, married, husband of America Piersall, age 80, occupation farmer, father Sam Piersall, mother’s maiden name Mary Young, both born in Bath Co., Ky, cause of death chronic nephritis, informant America Piersall, Scranton, Ky, burial in Ginter Cemetery.