The Kentucky birth index lists Auther C. Thompson, born 15 May 1916 in Breathitt Co. (a misindexing of Rowan Co.
11), mother’s maiden name Tillie Hamilton.
His death certificate records Arthur Clay Thompson, age 22 years 1 month 12 days, born 15 May 1916 in Rowan Co., died 26 June 1938 in Farmers precinct, Rowan Co., Ky, father Bert Thompson, mother’s maiden name Tillie Hamilton, both born in Rowan Co., cause of death drowned accidentally falling out of boat, informant Bert Thompson, Farmers, Ky, burial in Carey Cemetery.