Family Group Sheet
NameAllen L. Alfrey, 2C3R
Birth27 Dec 1898, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death15 Jun 1977, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherAndrew Jackson Alfrey (1857-1937)
MotherLucretia “Lou” Gregory (1857-1919)
Other spousesKate Pearl Johnson, 3C2R
Marriageabt 1923, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEva Foster
Birth31 Aug 1906, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death22 Mar 1991, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Children
1 MGeorge Edward Alfrey, 3C2R
Birth1 Jul 1925, Rowan Co., Kentucky
2 MJames A. Alfrey, 3C2R
Birth19 Sep 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death16 Nov 1989, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
3 FCharlene Alfrey, 3C2R
Birth14 Jul 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
4 FLetha J. Alfrey , 3C2R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
5 MJackie Alfrey , 3C2R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
6 MFrank Alfrey , 3C2R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Allen L. Alfrey
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918, records Allen Alfrey, age 19, residence Spurlington, Taylor Co., Ky, born 27 Dec 1899 , occupation farming, employer A. J. Alfrey, Spurlington, Ky, nearest relative Kate Alfrey, same address.
The SSDI lists Allen Alfrey, born 27 Dec 1898, died June 1977, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, SSN issued in North Carolina or West Virginia before 1951.
The Kentucky death index lists Allen L. Alfrey, age 78, died 15 June 1977 in Rowan Co., residence same.
The SSDI lists Allen Alfrey, born 27 Dec 1898, died June 1977, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, SSN issued in North Carolina or West Virginia before 1951.
The Kentucky death index lists Allen L. Alfrey, age 78, died 15 June 1977 in Rowan Co., residence same.
Census
In 1920 Allen was living in Morehead with his father and stepmother, listed as age 21, single, although he was really widowed. His son Harvey Clay Alfrey was living in Menifee Co. with Kate’s parents.
Notes for Eva Foster
I have not been able to figure out Eva’s parents - she is working as a hired house girl in 1920, and I can’t find her in 1910. I need to look up the marriage record and/or an obituary.
The Kentucky death index lists Eva F. Alfrey, age 85, died 22 Mar 1991 in Rowan Co.
The SSDI lists Eva Alfrey, born 31 Aug 1906, died 22 Mar 1991, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky.
A brief death notice in the Lexington Herald-Leader of Saturday, March 23, 1991, reported: “MOREHEAD -- Eva Foster Alfrey, 85, of Knapp Avenue, widow of Allen L. Alfrey, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation after 3 p.m. today.”
The Kentucky death index lists Eva F. Alfrey, age 85, died 22 Mar 1991 in Rowan Co.
The SSDI lists Eva Alfrey, born 31 Aug 1906, died 22 Mar 1991, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky.
A brief death notice in the Lexington Herald-Leader of Saturday, March 23, 1991, reported: “MOREHEAD -- Eva Foster Alfrey, 85, of Knapp Avenue, widow of Allen L. Alfrey, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation after 3 p.m. today.”
Census
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead precinct, enumerated 19 Jan, lists on p. 10B as household #201/211:
Nickell, James A., 77; Hannah, wife, 66; Manly, Hattie, dau, 47, widowed; Caudill, Albert, boarder, 44, bookkeeper; Foster, Margaret, hired girl, 14; Eva, hired girl, 13. Hannah born Ind Ky Ky, all others Ky Ky Ky.
Nickell, James A., 77; Hannah, wife, 66; Manly, Hattie, dau, 47, widowed; Caudill, Albert, boarder, 44, bookkeeper; Foster, Margaret, hired girl, 14; Eva, hired girl, 13. Hannah born Ind Ky Ky, all others Ky Ky Ky.
Census Notes for Allen L. & Eva (Family)
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead precinct, enumerated 5 April, lists on p. 9A as family #93:
Alfrey, Allen, 31, age at first marriage 16, electrician at power plant; Eva, wife, 24, age at first marriage 17; Harvard C., son, 12; Gorge E., son, 5; James A., son, 3 6/12; Opal H., dau, 1 8/12; Letha J., 3/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, ED 103-3, enumerated 12 April, lists on p. 7B as family #121, on Flemingsburg Rd:
Alfrey, Allen, 43, carpenter; Eva, wife, 33; b. Ky; Edward, son, 15, b. WVa; James, son, 13, b. Ky; Charlene, dau, 11, b. Ky; Jackie, son, 7, b. WVa; Frankle, son, 5, b. Ky. Living in rural Logan Co., WVa in 1935.
Alfrey, Allen, 31, age at first marriage 16, electrician at power plant; Eva, wife, 24, age at first marriage 17; Harvard C., son, 12; Gorge E., son, 5; James A., son, 3 6/12; Opal H., dau, 1 8/12; Letha J., 3/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, ED 103-3, enumerated 12 April, lists on p. 7B as family #121, on Flemingsburg Rd:
Alfrey, Allen, 43, carpenter; Eva, wife, 33; b. Ky; Edward, son, 15, b. WVa; James, son, 13, b. Ky; Charlene, dau, 11, b. Ky; Jackie, son, 7, b. WVa; Frankle, son, 5, b. Ky. Living in rural Logan Co., WVa in 1935.
