Family Group Sheet
NameIsaac Clay Skaggs
Birth6 Dec 1896, Terryville, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
Death3 Sep 1942, Terryville, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
BurialBoss Skaggs Cemetery, Blaine, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
FatherLewis L. “Boss” Skaggs (1861-1906)
MotherNancy Ann Fyffe (1861-)
Marriage2 Mar 1918, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
SpouseLouisa Jane Ferguson
Birth20 Feb 1899, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death5 Nov 1975, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky
BurialRobie Ferguson Cemetery, Martha, Lawrence Co., Kentucky
FatherAndrew Clay Ferguson (1871-1920)
MotherMary Elizabeth Skaggs (1875-1934)
Notes for Isaac Clay Skaggs
His death certificate records Isaac Clay Skaggs, age 45 years 3 months 27 days, born 6 Dec 1896 in Terryville, Ky, died 3 Sep 1942 in Terryville, Lawrence Co., Kentucky, married, husband of Louisa Skaggs age 44, father Lewis L. Skaggs, mother’s maiden name Nancy Ann Fyffe, both born in Ky, cause of death cardiovascular renal disease, informant Foster Skaggs, Terryville, Ky, burial in Skaggs Cemetery.
Notes for Louisa Jane Ferguson
The SSDI lists Louisa Skaggs, born 20 Feb 1899, died Nov 1965, last residence Martha, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.
The Kentucky death index lists Louisa J. Skaggs, age 76, died 5 Nov 1975 in Boyd Co., residence Lawrence Co.
The Kentucky death index lists Louisa J. Skaggs, age 76, died 5 Nov 1975 in Boyd Co., residence Lawrence Co.
Notes for Isaac Clay & Louisa Jane (Family)
Isaac and Louisa were first cousins once removed.
Census
1920 census of Lawrence Co., Ky, Lyon precinct, enumerated 9 Jan, lists on p. 9B as family #172:
Skaggs, Isaac C., 23, farming; Louisa, wife, 20. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Lawrence Co., Ky, district 5, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 7A as family #121:
Skaggs, Isaac C., 33, age at first marriage 21; Louisa J., wife, 31, age at first marriage 19; Henry F., son, 10; Foster C., son, 8; Ivory M., dau, 6; James F., son, 4 5/12; William L., son, 1; Phoeba S., sister, 35, single. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Lawrence Co., Ky, ED 64-14, enumerated 25 April, lists on p. 10B as family #178:
Skaggs, Isaac C., 43, farmer; Louisa, wife, 41; Ford H., son, 20, (absent), telephone building for telephone E.C.C.; Foster, son, 18; Ivory M., dau, 16; Furl, son, 14; Luther, son, 11; Esta F., dau, 6; Herman R., son, 4. All born in Kentucky, living in rural Lawrence Co., Ky in 1935.
Skaggs, Isaac C., 23, farming; Louisa, wife, 20. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Lawrence Co., Ky, district 5, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 7A as family #121:
Skaggs, Isaac C., 33, age at first marriage 21; Louisa J., wife, 31, age at first marriage 19; Henry F., son, 10; Foster C., son, 8; Ivory M., dau, 6; James F., son, 4 5/12; William L., son, 1; Phoeba S., sister, 35, single. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Lawrence Co., Ky, ED 64-14, enumerated 25 April, lists on p. 10B as family #178:
Skaggs, Isaac C., 43, farmer; Louisa, wife, 41; Ford H., son, 20, (absent), telephone building for telephone E.C.C.; Foster, son, 18; Ivory M., dau, 16; Furl, son, 14; Luther, son, 11; Esta F., dau, 6; Herman R., son, 4. All born in Kentucky, living in rural Lawrence Co., Ky in 1935.
