The Kentucky birth index lists Mathew E Markwell, born 29 May 1914 in Breathitt Co. (a misindexing of Rowan Co.
11), mother’s maiden name Martha Cassity.
They must have decided on a different name after the birth was recorded.
His death certificate records Allie Henry Markwell, age 1 year 2 months 22 days, born 28 May 1914 in Rowan Co., died 18 Aug 1915 in precinct 1, Rowan Co., Ky, father Jas Markwell, born in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Martha Cassity, born in Morgan Co., cause of death gastrointestinal infection, informant Jas Markwell, burial in Bradley Cemetery.