Edna Luvenia (Morgan) Rohrer (1881 - 1958)

Born 22 Nov 1881 in Kentucky, United States

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Died 27 Mar 1958 at age 76 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Edna Luvenia Morgan was born on 22 Nov 1881, daughter of John James Morgan (~1849–1923) and Virginia Ann Oliver (1861–1909). Edna died on 27 Mar 1958 in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States, aged 76.

Edna Luvenia Morgan married Thomas P Rohrer (1872-1948) in about 1901 (per 1910 census). Edna and Thomas were married about 46 years prior to his death. Edna and Thomas had 7 children:

Daughter - Jettie Ellen Rohrer Dunn Via (14 Feb 1902-20 Nov 1974)

Son - James William Rohrer (2 Oct 1906-28 Mar 1985)

Son - Frank Elmer Rohrer (10 Oct 1909-23 May 2003)

Son - Thomas Payton Rohrer (7 Jun 1913-6 Oct 2001)

Daughter - Esther Dean Rohrer Odom (1 Mar 1916-27 Nov 2017)

Daughter - Mary (Virginia) Rohrer Nance LeMarbe (22 Jan 1904-1 Apr 1995)

Daughter - Nellie Mae (Nell) Rohrer Scoggins (1 Aug 1922-25 Feb 2006)

In the 1940s census, highest grade achieved was Elementary school, 8th grade, age 14 (about 1895).

Edna and Thomas Rohrer's son Frank Rohrer was born on 8 Oct 1909 in Hickman, Kentucky, United States.^[1]

In the 1910 census Edna (age 26) was the wife of Thomas Rohrer in District 3, Hickman, Kentucky, United States.^[2]

In the 1920 census Edna (age 38) was the wife of Tom Rohrer at Nichols School House, Graves, Kentucky.^[3]

In the 1930 census Edna (age 48) was the wife of Thomas P Rohrer on Oak Grove Road, District 5, Graves, Kentucky, United States.^[4]

Edna's son James Rohrer married Grace Youngs on 8 Dec 1935 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.^[5]

In the 1940 census Edna (age 58) was the wife of Tom P Rohrer in Graves, Kentucky.^[6]

In the 1950 census Edna (age 68) was the widowed head of household in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States.^[7]

Edna, 76 died on Thu, 27 Mar 1958 in Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services were Sun, 30 Mar 1958 at First Baptist Church, Mayfield. Rev John Huffman officiated. Survivors include 4 daughters.^[8]Internment is in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Graves county.^[9]

Edna was mentioned in a Sons of the Revolution Application on 31 Mar 1949.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth of son Frank Rohrer: "Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911", database with images
   Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1213 #300336949 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Frank Rohrer born to Edna Morgan and Thomas Rohrer on 8 Oct 1909 in Hickman, Kentucky, USA.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1910; Census Place: District 3, Hickman, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1374493
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #184670925 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Edna Rohrer (26), wife, in household of Thomas Rohrer (37) in District 3, Hickman, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
3. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Nichols School House, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T625_571; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 90
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #56738771 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Edna Rohrer (38), wife, in household of Tom Rohrer (47) at Nichols School House, Graves, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Graves, Kentucky; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340481
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #82026476 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Edna L Rohrer (48), wife, in household of Thomas P Rohrer (57) on Oak Grove Road, District 5, Graves, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
5. ↑ Marriage of son James Rohrer: "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952", database with images
   Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 277; Film Title: 82 Wayne 151360-154349; Film Description: Wayne (October 1935-January 1936)
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9093 #1201786601 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Edna Morgan's son James Rohrer marriage to Grace Youngs on 8 Dec 1935 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Graves, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01309; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 42-30
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #50269091 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Edna L Rohrer (58), wife, in household of Tom P Rohrer (68) in Graves, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.
7. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census", database with images
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 4590; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 42-23
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #87587059 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Edna L Rohrer (68), widowed head of household in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
8. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current", database
   The Paducah Sun; Publication Date: 29 Mar 1958; Publication Place: Paducah, Kentucky, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/429016953/?article=cbc08cb3-56f9-4f1c-a21b-242da7a7d33b&focus=0.5022629,0.29944894,0.6188426,0.40723515&xid=3355
   Ancestry Record 61843 #508512923 (accessed 9 October 2023)
   Name: Edna Rohrer; Gender: Female; Death Age: 76; Birth Date: abt 1882; Residence Place: MAYFIELD, KY; Death Date: Abt 1958; Death Place: Toledo, Ohio; Obituary Date: 29 Mar 1958; Obituary Place: Paducah, Kentucky, USA; Newspaper Title: The Paducah Sun; Child: Jettle Via Connfe Nance Charles R. Scogglns John L Odom.
9. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131322498/edna-luvenia-rohrer: accessed), memorial page for Edna Luvenia Morgan Rohrer (22 Nov 1881–27 Mar 1958), Find a Grave Memorial ID 131322498, citing Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Graves County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Mrs Fenton (contributor 47404005).
10. ↑ Family History or Pedigree: "U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970", database with images
    Volume: 353
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2204 #707337 (accessed 9 October 2023)
    Name: Edna Luvenia Morgan; Birth Date: 22 Nov 1881; SAR Membership: 70431; Role: Ancestor; Application Date: 31 Mar 1949; Father: John James Morgan; Mother: Virginia Ann Oliver; Spouse: Thomas Payton Rohrer; Children: Frank Elmer Rohrer.

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Mrs. Fenton for permission to upload headstones on 28 Jun 2023 Find A Grave: Memorial #131322498

Kimberly (Diss) Morgan created & updated profile on 9 Oct 2023