Family Group Sheet
NameAlexander Patton
Birth4 Sep 1863, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death18 Jul 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialLee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherCharles Patton (~1819-1885)
MotherNancy Million (~1820-1906)
Other spousesMary Bradley
Marriageabt 1926
SpouseLou Ella Dyer
Birth5 Nov 1892, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death18 Jul 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialLee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherFrank Dyer (1873-)
MotherMary Stamper (~1874-<1899)
Other spousesColeman McClain, 3C3R
Children
1 MAllie Young Patton (Died as Infant)
Birth28 Feb 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death18 Jul 1927, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Alexander Patton
The Alex Patton family bible107 contains as the first entry on the births list “Alexander Patten was bornd Sp the 4 1863”
His death certificate records Elik Patton, age 65 years 10 months 14 days, born 4 Sep 1871 in Rowan Co., died 18 July 1927 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, married, occupation oil man, father Charlie Patton, born in West Virginia, mother’s maiden name Nancie Million, birth place don’t know, cause of death train struck automobile - killed instantly, informant Mrs. Steve Caudill, burial in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Ky.
The reported birthdate conflicts with that on his gravestone and the family bible.
His death certificate records Elik Patton, age 65 years 10 months 14 days, born 4 Sep 1871 in Rowan Co., died 18 July 1927 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, married, occupation oil man, father Charlie Patton, born in West Virginia, mother’s maiden name Nancie Million, birth place don’t know, cause of death train struck automobile - killed instantly, informant Mrs. Steve Caudill, burial in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Ky.
The reported birthdate conflicts with that on his gravestone and the family bible.
Notes for Lou Ella Dyer
Her death certificate records Lula Ellen McClain, age 34 years 8 months 13 days, born 5 Nov 1892 in Morgan Co., died 18 July 1927 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, married, father Frank Dyer, born in Morgan Co., mother’s maiden name don’t know, cause of death train struck automobile - killed instantly, informant Mrs. Steve Caudill, burial in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Ky.
Notes for Alexander & Lou Ella (Family)
Alex, Lou, their baby Allie, Lou’s daughter Grace from her first marriage, and Alex’s grandson Steve Caudill (son of Alex’s daughter Birchie) were all killed in a train collision.
The Morehead News reported on the incident as follows (part of the article is missing from the photocopy):
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WORST ACCIDENT IN HISTORY OF ROWAN COUNTY
Five Killed and One Seriously Injured When Train Strikes Car In Which They Were Riding
The citizens of Morehead and surrounding communities were shocked as never before Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock when the news came that Alex Patton and family had been killed by train No. 27 at Bronston Crossing two miles west of Morehead.
Mr. Patton, his wife and five-months-old baby Allie, Mrs. Patton’s daughter by a former marriage, Miss Grace McClain, 15 years old; Elmo Caudill, an 8-year-old son of Prof. and Mrs. Stephen Caudill, formerly of this city but who recently moved to a farm near the scene of the accident, were killed instantly; and Albert McClain, 5-year-old son of Mrs. Patton, was seriously hurt and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital at Lexington on train No. 23 the same day, where it is (...) serious condition, having (... bottom of column missing in the photocopy)
...his neighbors or friends needed help Alex Patton was always there to do all he could. He was a good and honest man, devoted to his family and friends.
Mr. Patton’s children are as follows: Mrs. Stephen W. Caudill, of Bronston; Mrs. Nannie Crawford, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Effie Abbott, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Dan Dyer, Clearfield, Ky; Mrs. Eva Markwell, Shelby, Ohio; Grant, Shiloh, Ohio; Charles, Robert, Joseph, Wilburn and Eugene, all of Shelby, Ohio. He also leaves a brother, Ed Patton of Dale, Oklahoma, and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Ratliff, of Carter Co.
Mrs. Patton is survived by the following children: Fred McClain, age 17, of Illinois; Alvin McClain, age 12 years; Milan George McClain, 9 years old, and Albert McClain, age” (end of clipping photocopy)
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Four of the victims were buried together under a shared gravestone, which reads:
Alex Patton
Sep 4, 1863 - July 18, 1927
Lou Ella Patton His Wife
Nov 5, 1892 - July 18, 1927
Allie Young Patton
Feb 28, 1927 - July 18, 1927
Grace McClain
Oct 13, 1911 - July 18, 1927
The Morehead News reported on the incident as follows (part of the article is missing from the photocopy):
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WORST ACCIDENT IN HISTORY OF ROWAN COUNTY
Five Killed and One Seriously Injured When Train Strikes Car In Which They Were Riding
The citizens of Morehead and surrounding communities were shocked as never before Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock when the news came that Alex Patton and family had been killed by train No. 27 at Bronston Crossing two miles west of Morehead.
Mr. Patton, his wife and five-months-old baby Allie, Mrs. Patton’s daughter by a former marriage, Miss Grace McClain, 15 years old; Elmo Caudill, an 8-year-old son of Prof. and Mrs. Stephen Caudill, formerly of this city but who recently moved to a farm near the scene of the accident, were killed instantly; and Albert McClain, 5-year-old son of Mrs. Patton, was seriously hurt and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital at Lexington on train No. 23 the same day, where it is (...) serious condition, having (... bottom of column missing in the photocopy)
...his neighbors or friends needed help Alex Patton was always there to do all he could. He was a good and honest man, devoted to his family and friends.
Mr. Patton’s children are as follows: Mrs. Stephen W. Caudill, of Bronston; Mrs. Nannie Crawford, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Effie Abbott, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Dan Dyer, Clearfield, Ky; Mrs. Eva Markwell, Shelby, Ohio; Grant, Shiloh, Ohio; Charles, Robert, Joseph, Wilburn and Eugene, all of Shelby, Ohio. He also leaves a brother, Ed Patton of Dale, Oklahoma, and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Ratliff, of Carter Co.
Mrs. Patton is survived by the following children: Fred McClain, age 17, of Illinois; Alvin McClain, age 12 years; Milan George McClain, 9 years old, and Albert McClain, age” (end of clipping photocopy)
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Four of the victims were buried together under a shared gravestone, which reads:
Alex Patton
Sep 4, 1863 - July 18, 1927
Lou Ella Patton His Wife
Nov 5, 1892 - July 18, 1927
Allie Young Patton
Feb 28, 1927 - July 18, 1927
Grace McClain
Oct 13, 1911 - July 18, 1927
