Family Group Sheet
NameTobias Christian, 4C2R
Birth3 Jun 1892, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death19 Oct 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialChristian Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherHenry Albert “Scotty” Christian (1868-1950)
MotherFrances Jane Cox (1868-1937)
Marriage7 Jun 1909, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Divorce
SpouseLana Agnes May
Birth18 Sep 1894, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death19 Apr 1978, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherThomas Blair May (1854-1925)
MotherCaroline “Carrie” Hackworth (1869-1902)
Other spousesJames Allen Messer
Notes for Tobias Christian
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Bias Christian, age 25, residence Haldeman, Ky, born 3 June 1892 in Elliott Co., Ky, laborer, employer Ashland Firebrick Co., Haywood, Ky, married supporting a wife & 2 children.
His death certificate records Bias Christian, age 26 years 5 months 16 days, born 3 June 1892 in Ky, died 19 Oct 1918 in Rowan Co., Ky, father Henry Christian, mother’s maiden name Frances Cox, both born in Ky, cause of death influenza, informant Henry Christian.
His death certificate records Bias Christian, age 26 years 5 months 16 days, born 3 June 1892 in Ky, died 19 Oct 1918 in Rowan Co., Ky, father Henry Christian, mother’s maiden name Frances Cox, both born in Ky, cause of death influenza, informant Henry Christian.
Notes for Lana Agnes May
Her gravestone says Lana M. Messer, 1894 - 1978.
The middle initial M. apparently stays for May, since other records have her middle initial as A.
The middle initial M. apparently stays for May, since other records have her middle initial as A.
Notes for Tobias & Lana Agnes (Family)
Rowan Co., Ky marriage book 6, p. 611, records the marriage on 7 June 1909 of Tobias Christian and Lanie A. May.
Census
In April 1910 they were recorded with Tobias’ parents, as Tobias, son, 17; Laney, daughter in law, 15, first marriage for both, married 0 years.
They must have divorced very shortly afterwards, because Laney remarried to James Messer in Nov 1910, under her maiden name.
They must have divorced very shortly afterwards, because Laney remarried to James Messer in Nov 1910, under her maiden name.
