His death certificate records David McKinley Rogers, age 18 years 3 months 6 days, born 11 April 1898 in Bath Co., Ky, died 17 July 1916 in Owingsville precinct, Bath Co., Ky, single, father David Rogers, mother’s maiden name Zerelda Cora, both born in Bath Co., Ky, cause of death accidentally struck by lightning killed instantly, informant David Rogers, Owingsville, Ky, burial in Rogers burying ground.