I am trying to confirm the date of birth (and the correct names of his parents) of my maternal Grandfather, Worden W. Conley. I also have seen his name listed as Willie Worden, Worden William, and William Worden Conley. I have his date of birth as 10 April, 1888 in Minnora, Calhoun County, WV. His date of death as 30 August 1941 or 1942. He was married to Elsie E. Dobbins on 10 December 1912 – maybe in Braxton County. On his headstone in Braxton County, his name is shown as Worden W Conley.

The information I have indicates he was the son of Absolum Conley (b. 17 Oct 1861, d. 11 Dec 1931) from Minnora, Calhoun County, WV. My information indicates his mother was Mary L. Sterrett (b. 1821, d. 28 May 1905). However, I am not certain the maiden name of his mother is correct.

My records further indicates that Absolum’s parents were Isaac Conley (Cabell County) b. 25 Dec 1818, d. 08 Jan 1894. Once again, I have run across conflicting names for the mother’s name. I have seen it listed as Martha M. Stassett (b. 1821, d. 28 May, 1905) and I have also seen Absolum’s mother listed as Martha H. Bailey.

Can anyone help me resolve and confirm this conflicting information?

Thank you

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