Family Group Sheet
NameJohn Peter Gearheart
Birth2 Aug 1879, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death15 Apr 1972, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialBrown Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherAllen H. Gearheart (~1843-1919)
MotherNancy Ann Hardin (~1858-1945)
Other spousesNancy “Nannie” McClurg
Marriageabt 1922, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRuby E. Debord
Birth10 Jun 1903, Rowan Co., Kentucky
DeathJan 1985, Fort Mitchell, Kenton Co., Kentucky
Notes for John Peter Gearheart
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918, records John Peter Gearheart, age 39, residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, born 2 Aug 1879, farmer, self-employed, nearest relative Mrs. Nannie Gearheart, wife.
The SSDI lists John Gearheart, born 2 Aug 1880, died Apr 1972, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky.
The Kentucky death index lists John Gearheart, age 97, died 15 Apr 1972 in Rowan Co., residence same.
His gravestone also says John P. Gearheart, 1880 - 1972, but he was recorded as one year old in June 1880, so the 1879 date from the draft registration and the 1900 census must be correct.
The SSDI lists John Gearheart, born 2 Aug 1880, died Apr 1972, last residence Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky.
The Kentucky death index lists John Gearheart, age 97, died 15 Apr 1972 in Rowan Co., residence same.
His gravestone also says John P. Gearheart, 1880 - 1972, but he was recorded as one year old in June 1880, so the 1879 date from the draft registration and the 1900 census must be correct.
Notes for Ruby E. Debord
The Kentucky Delayed Birth Registrations index (covers births from 1892 to 1910 that were registered after 1911) lists Ruby E. Debord, born 10 June 1903 in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Anna Nance.
Census Notes for John Peter & Ruby E. (Family)
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead precinct, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 4A as family #81:
Gearhart, John, 49, age at first marriage 18, b. Ky Va Ky, farmer; Ruby, wife, 27, age at first marriage 20, b. Ky Ky Ky; Allen H., son, 29; Gladys, dau, 20; Addie, dau, 13; Coleman, son, 8; Woodroe, son, 4 2/12; James W., son, 1 3/12. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is headed by John’s son Willie age 24 with wife Eldie age 22 and two daughters.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, ED 103-12 (Hilda area), enumerated 29 April, lists on p. 19A as family #288, on U.S. 60:
Gearhart, John, 59, farmer; Ruby, wife, 36; Colman W., son, 18; Woodrow, son, 14; Jimmie, son, 11; June, dau, 8; Donald, son, 4; Anna, mother, 82, widowed. All born in Kentucky, living in same house in 1935.
Gearhart, John, 49, age at first marriage 18, b. Ky Va Ky, farmer; Ruby, wife, 27, age at first marriage 20, b. Ky Ky Ky; Allen H., son, 29; Gladys, dau, 20; Addie, dau, 13; Coleman, son, 8; Woodroe, son, 4 2/12; James W., son, 1 3/12. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is headed by John’s son Willie age 24 with wife Eldie age 22 and two daughters.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pine Grove precinct, ED 103-12 (Hilda area), enumerated 29 April, lists on p. 19A as family #288, on U.S. 60:
Gearhart, John, 59, farmer; Ruby, wife, 36; Colman W., son, 18; Woodrow, son, 14; Jimmie, son, 11; June, dau, 8; Donald, son, 4; Anna, mother, 82, widowed. All born in Kentucky, living in same house in 1935.
