Family Group Sheet
NameJohn Wilson Christian
Birth12 Jul 1865, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death12 Dec 1956, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialChristian Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherRobert Parish “Robin” Christian (1839-1916)
MotherLeah Short (1845-1917)
Other spousesRosa Lee Brinegar
Marriage20 Nov 1907, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRodempha “Dempy” Patton
Birth27 Feb 1890, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death9 May 1914, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialDawson Cemetery, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherAndrew “Andy” Patton (1844-1925)
MotherMary Pedelia Reynolds (1851-1918)
Children
Birthabt 1911, Kentucky
SpouseWilliam H. Fultz
Notes for Rodempha “Dempy” Patton
Her death certificate records Rodempa Christian, age 24 years 2 months 12 days, born 27 Feb 1890 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 9 May 1914 in Rowan Co., Ky, married, father Andrew Patton, mother’s maiden name Mary P. Reynolds, birthplaces blank, cause of death pulmonary tuberculosis, informant blank, burial in Christian Cemetery.
Her gravestone says Demphia Christian, Feb 27, 1890 - May 9, 1914.
Her gravestone says Demphia Christian, Feb 27, 1890 - May 9, 1914.
Notes for John Wilson & Rodempha “Dempy” (Family)
Rowan Co., Ky marriage book 6, p. 281, records the marriage on 20 Nov 1907 of John W. Christian and Rodempa Patton. (From the index only; I did not consult the details.)
Census
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead precinct, enumerated 18 May, lists on p. 21A as family #365:
Christian, John, 44, second marriage, farmer; Dempie, wife, 20, first marriage, married 2 years, children fields blank; Hazel, son, 1; Robert P., father, 66, married 46, years. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 12 Jan, lists on p. 3A as family #45/49:
Christian, J. W., 54, widowed, farmer; Hazel, dau, 11; Lodie, dau, 8; Rholdell, dau, 6. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Hazel is listed as a son in both 1910 and 1920.
Christian, John, 44, second marriage, farmer; Dempie, wife, 20, first marriage, married 2 years, children fields blank; Hazel, son, 1; Robert P., father, 66, married 46, years. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 12 Jan, lists on p. 3A as family #45/49:
Christian, J. W., 54, widowed, farmer; Hazel, dau, 11; Lodie, dau, 8; Rholdell, dau, 6. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Hazel is listed as a son in both 1910 and 1920.
