Family Group Sheet
NameJohn William M. Christian, 4C2R
Birth19 Sep 1895, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death15 May 1952, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialChristian Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherHenry Albert “Scotty” Christian (1868-1950)
MotherFrances Jane Cox (1868-1937)
Marriageabt 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRebecca Anna “Annie” Lambert
Birth13 Sep 1900, Kentucky
Death1 Jan 1968, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialChristian Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
Other spousesJames Robert Lewis
Children
1 FIda Mae Christian, 5C1R
Birth10 Oct 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Nov 2004, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseKennis Earl Fultz
2 FRuthy Pearl Christian (Died as Child), 5C1R
Birth7 Dec 1920, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death4 Feb 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
3 FMildred F. Christian, 5C1R
Birthabt 1922
5 MJohn W. Christian, 5C1R
Birth5 Apr 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
6 MLester Frank Christian (Died as Infant), 5C1R
Birth12 Mar 1925, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death9 Feb 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
7 MHobert Christian (Died as Infant), 5C1R
Birth31 Dec 1928, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death2 Jan 1929, Rowan Co., Kentucky
8 M<unnamed son> Christian (Died as Infant), 5C1R
Birth19 Dec 1929, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death19 Dec 1929, Rowan Co., Kentucky
9 FChristeen Christian , 5C1R (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
10 MJames Earl Christian (Died as Infant), 5C1R
Birth25 Oct 1933, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death28 Oct 1933, Rowan Co., Kentucky
11 FJarlean Christian (Died as Infant), 5C1R
Birth25 Jan 1935, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death26 Jan 1935, Rowan Co., Kentucky
12 FMay Christian (Died as Infant), 5C1R
Birth4 Mar 1937, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death4 Mar 1937, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for John William M. Christian
He went by John as a child (see census notes for his parents), but switched to William after he married, perhaps to avoid confusion with his neighbor John H. Christian, who was almost the same age.
There are two WW I draft registration cards which I believe are both his (reregistration was required if the registrant moved to a different county):
The first one, filed 5 June 1917, records John Christian, age 22, residence 6 E. Front St., Newport, Campbell Co., Ky, born 11 Sep 1895 in Moorehead, Ky, occupation machinist, employer National Lathe Co., 15 W. 2nd, Center, Ohio, single, no dependents.
The second, filed 5 June 1918, records William Christian, age 21, residence Haldeman, Ky, born 19 Sep 1896 in Rowan Co., Ky, self-employed, nearest relative Annie Christian, wife.
His death certificate records William M. Christian, age 56 years 7 months 26 days, born 19 Sep 1895 in Kentucky, died 15 May 1952 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, usual residence Salt Lick, married, occupation laborer, father Henry Christian, mother’s maiden name Francis Cox, cause of death unknown, possible intestinal obstruction, contributory cause chronic morphine addict, informant Ann Christian, burial in family cemetery.
There are two WW I draft registration cards which I believe are both his (reregistration was required if the registrant moved to a different county):
The first one, filed 5 June 1917, records John Christian, age 22, residence 6 E. Front St., Newport, Campbell Co., Ky, born 11 Sep 1895 in Moorehead, Ky, occupation machinist, employer National Lathe Co., 15 W. 2nd, Center, Ohio, single, no dependents.
The second, filed 5 June 1918, records William Christian, age 21, residence Haldeman, Ky, born 19 Sep 1896 in Rowan Co., Ky, self-employed, nearest relative Annie Christian, wife.
His death certificate records William M. Christian, age 56 years 7 months 26 days, born 19 Sep 1895 in Kentucky, died 15 May 1952 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, usual residence Salt Lick, married, occupation laborer, father Henry Christian, mother’s maiden name Francis Cox, cause of death unknown, possible intestinal obstruction, contributory cause chronic morphine addict, informant Ann Christian, burial in family cemetery.
Notes for Rebecca Anna “Annie” Lambert
Her given name was Rebecca Anna Lambert (see, for example, the death certificates of her daughter Ruthy and son Lester), but she went by Anna or Annie nearly all her life.
The Kentucky death index lists Anna R. Lewis, age 67, died 1 Jan 1968 in Rowan Co., residence same.
She is buried next to her first husband, under a stone inscribed Anna Christian, Sep 13, 1900 - Jan 1, 1968.
I cannot find her in the 1910 census, nor any other records that give her parents.
The Kentucky death index lists Anna R. Lewis, age 67, died 1 Jan 1968 in Rowan Co., residence same.
She is buried next to her first husband, under a stone inscribed Anna Christian, Sep 13, 1900 - Jan 1, 1968.
I cannot find her in the 1910 census, nor any other records that give her parents.
Census Notes for John William M. & Rebecca Anna “Annie” (Family)
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 12 Jan, lists on p. 3A as family #47/51:
Christian, Bill, 23, farmer; Annie, wife, 19. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 19 April, lists on p. 11A as family #187/197:
Christian, William M., 33, age at first marriage 21, laborer at brick yard; Anna, wife, 29, age at first marriage 17; Ida B., dau, 11; Mildred F., dau, 7; Henory A., son, 6; John W., son, 2 11/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The next household is that of his parents.
Christian, Bill, 23, farmer; Annie, wife, 19. Both born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 19 April, lists on p. 11A as family #187/197:
Christian, William M., 33, age at first marriage 21, laborer at brick yard; Anna, wife, 29, age at first marriage 17; Ida B., dau, 11; Mildred F., dau, 7; Henory A., son, 6; John W., son, 2 11/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The next household is that of his parents.
