Family Group Sheet
NameOllie Pence
Birth4 Jul 1899, Breathitt Co., Kentucky
Death29 Feb 1976, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherGeorge Washington Pence (1862-1934)
MotherMary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Kidd (1861-1932)
Marriageabt 1923, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseDona Mae Royse
Birth12 Jan 1902, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death13 Jan 1993, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
FatherJoseph William Royse (1874-1943)
MotherAlice Dee Swim (1873-1930)
Children
Birth11 Jan 1923, Rowan Co., Kentucky
DeathJul 1985, Dunreith, Henry Co., Indiana
SpouseVirl Linton Black
Notes for Ollie Pence
The SSDI lists Ollie Pence, born 4 July 1899, died Feb 1976, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky.
The Kentucky death index lists Ollie Pence, age 74, died 29 Feb 1976 in Rowan Co., residence same.
His gravestone (a double one with Dona) has the same death date, but the birth date July 4, 1901.
The 1900 census listed a daughter Ollie age 9 months born Aug 1899. So unless he had a sister by the same name who died in her first year, the 1899 date is probably closer to correct.
The Kentucky death index lists Ollie Pence, age 74, died 29 Feb 1976 in Rowan Co., residence same.
His gravestone (a double one with Dona) has the same death date, but the birth date July 4, 1901.
The 1900 census listed a daughter Ollie age 9 months born Aug 1899. So unless he had a sister by the same name who died in her first year, the 1899 date is probably closer to correct.
Notes for Dona Mae Royse
The Kentucky death index lists Dona R. Pence, age 91, died 13 Jan 1993 in Montgomery Co., residence same.
The SSDI lists Dona Pence, born 12 Jan 1902, died 13 Jan 1993, last residence Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., Ky.
The SSDI lists Dona Pence, born 12 Jan 1902, died 13 Jan 1993, last residence Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., Ky.
Census Notes for Ollie & Dona Mae (Family)
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, enumerated 7 April, lists on p. 2A as family #22/23:
Pence, Ollie, 26, age at first marriage 17, farmer; Donnie May, wife, 27, age at first marriage 18; Pruda, dau, 7; Dorothy Jean, dau, 2 5/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is Ollie’s widowed mother, living alone.
Pence, Ollie, 26, age at first marriage 17, farmer; Donnie May, wife, 27, age at first marriage 18; Pruda, dau, 7; Dorothy Jean, dau, 2 5/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is Ollie’s widowed mother, living alone.
