His death certificate records John H. Bradley, born 26 Dec 1859 in Elliott Co., Ky, died 20 Jan 1937 in Christy precinct, Rowan Co., Ky, widowed, late wife Malissa Bradley, father George W. Bradley, mother’s maiden name Lou Any Gayheart, both born in Knott Co., Ky, cause of death Arterio Sclerotic Heart Disease, informant nephew, Morehead, Ky, burial in Open Fork, Ky.

(Elliott County was not even formed until 1869, so the birthplace apparently refers to part of Carter Co. that was incorporated into Elliott Co.)