His death certificate records John Arnold, age 86 years 9 months 23 days, born 14 Sep 1864 in Elliottsville, Ky, died 7 July 1951 in rural Dry Creek, Rowan Co., Ky, widowed, farmer, father Andy Arnold, mother’s maiden name Sarah Arnold, cause of death arteriosclerotic heart disease, informant Van Arnold, burial in Elliottsville Cemetery.