One of our very fine researchers alerted me to some Mattingly death certificates at rootsweb which I have viewed. One in particular caught my attention and I am unable to identify the family. The certificate is for Barbara Ellen Mattingly born 9-25-1886 and died 2-14-1941 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Barbara is listed as a single woman who died of congestive heart failure. Age shown was 55 yrs., 4 months and 18 days. Her parents are listed as Elijah Mattingly (reportedly born in Fleming Co.) and Jane Power (reportedly born in Lewis Co., Ky.). The person providing information was Mrs. Pat Clark. I'm fairly certain that Elijah is likely a middle name of her father and have a suspicion that perhaps he might fit the picture of the following man. The 1870 census of Lewis County, KY. shows a 9 year old Joseph Mattingly (listed as a nephew) in the home of William and Polly R. Power. The 1880 census shows a 20 year old Joseph Mattingley in the home of William B. and Polly Power, still in Lewis Co. There was no Jane Power shown in the household during either census. The 1880 census also shows a niece named Ellen Mattingley (age 24) in the Power home (likely Joseph's sister). Another nephew listed in the home of Wm. Power was named as George Arnold (age 28) and a mother-in-law, in the home, was named as Elizabeth Goddard. I tend to think this Joseph/Elijah is from the line of John TOwnley Mattingly, Mason County, Kentucky. Any suggestions or thoughts appreciated.