Thomas Payton Rohrer (1872 - 1948)

Born 6 Jul 1872 in Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 22 Jan 1948 at age 75 in Graves, Kentucky, United States

Biography

Thomas Payton Rohrer was born on July 6, 1872 in Kentucky, United States. Thomas died on January 22, 1948 in Graves, Kentucky, aged 75 years, 6 months, 17 days.

Thomas was a Kentucky Farmer.

Thomas married the former Edna Luvenia Morgan (born on November 22, 1881; daughter of John James Morgan and Virginia Ann (Oliver) Morgan).

In the 1880 census Thomas (age 7) was the son of James W. Rohrer in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States.^[1]

In the 1900 census Thomas (age 27), Lauor (Tobacco Ban), was the single boarder of Henry Noe in Magisterial District 5, Graves, Kentucky.^[2]

Thomas and Edna Morgan's son Frank Rohrer was born on 8 Oct 1909 in Hickman, Kentucky, United States.^[3]

In the 1910 census Thomas (age 37), Farmer, was the married head of household in District 3, Hickman, Kentucky, United States.^[4]

In the 1920 census Tom (age 47), Farmer, was the married head of household at Nichols School House, Graves, Kentucky.^[5]

In the 1930 census Thomas (age 57), Farmer, was the married head of household on Oak Grove Road, District 5, Graves, Kentucky, United States.^[6]

In the 1940 census Tom (age 68), Farmer, was the married head of household in Graves, Kentucky.^[7]

Thomas's son Thomas P Ronner married Lillian Rice on 2 Oct 1943 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.^[8]

Thomas died (age 75) on 22 Jan 1948 in Graves.^[9]

Thomas, son of Will Rohrer, died (age 75) on 22 Jan 1948 in Graves, Kentucky, United States as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage and hypertension. ^[10]

Thomas passed away at Mayfield Hospital on 25 Jan 1948 in Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, United States at the age of 75. Thomas is survived by his wife, 7 children, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.^[11]

Funeral services for Thomas were held at Byrn Funeral Home Sun, 25 Jan 1948. Rev. W. H. Harton officiated. The Masonic Order will officiate at graveside. Internment is in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Graves County, Kentucky, United States.^[12]

Thomas was in a SAR application on 31 Mar 1949.^[13]

Mary was in a Social Security record on 1 Apr 1995.^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Page: 401C; Enumeration District: 162
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #12016110 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Thomas P Rohrer (7), single son, in household of James W. Rohrer (46) in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census", database with images
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 522; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0095
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #5125326 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Thomas S Rohrer (27), single boarder, Lauor (Tobacco Ban), in household of Henry Noe (38) in Magisterial District 5, Graves, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky, USA.
3. ↑ 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 #150336949 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Frank Rohrer born to Thomas Rohrer and Edna Morgan on 8 Oct 1909 in Hickman, Kentucky, USA.
4. ↑ 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 #8622423 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Thomas Rohrer (37), married, Farmer, head of household in District 3, Hickman, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
5. ↑ 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 #56738770 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Tom Rohrer (47), married, Farmer, head of household at Nichols School House, Graves, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.
6. ↑ 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 #82026421 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Thomas P Rohrer (57), married, Farmer, head of household on Oak Grove Road, District 5, Graves, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
7. ↑ 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 #50269088 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Tom P Rohrer (68), married, Farmer, head of household in Graves, Kentucky. Born in Kentucky.
8. ↑ Marriage of son Thomas P Ronner: "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: 322; Film Title: 82 Wayne 298850-302159; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9093 #1051621050 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Thomas F Ronner's son Thomas P Ronner marriage to Lillian Rice on 2 Oct 1943 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
9. ↑ Death: "Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000", database
   Original data: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-present. Frankfort, KY, USA: Kentucky Department of Information Systems; Volume: 2
   Ancestry Record 3077 #2080076 (accessed 28 October 2023)
   Thomas P Rohrer death 22 Jan 1948 (age 75) in Graves.
10. ↑ Death: "Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965", database with images
    Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1222 #1673005 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    Thomas Payton Rohrer death 22 Jan 1948 (born 6 Jul 1872), son of Will Rohrer, in Graves, Kentucky, USA.
11. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current", database
    The Paducah Sun-Democrat; Publication Date: 25 Jan 1948; Publication Place: Paducah, Kentucky, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/502432549/?article=b30c9f55-c151-4db2-b95c-b945f63d1312&focus=0.26967496,0.42961553,0.3839904,0.49700943&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #1761217 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    Name: Thomas B. Rohrer; Gender: Male; Death Age: 75; Birth Date: abt 1873; Residence Place: MAYPIELD, KY.; Death Date: Abt 1948; Death Place: May-field; Obituary Date: 25 Jan 1948; Obituary Place: Paducah, Kentucky, USA; Newspaper Title: The Paducah Sun-Democrat, https://www.newspapers.com/image/920900467/?article=38be9ab2-21b7-49c6-813a-727742410049&terms=thomas%20rohrer and
12. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images
    Find A Grave: Memorial #131322474 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    Memorial page for Thomas P Rohrer (1872-1948), citing Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Graves County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Mrs Fenton (contributor 47404005).
13. ↑ 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 #707336 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    Name: Thomas Payton Rohrer; Birth Date: 6 May 1872; Death Date: 22 Jan 1948; SAR Membership: 70431; Role: Ancestor; Application Date: 31 Mar 1949; Spouse: Edna Luvenia Morgan; Children: Frank Elmer Rohrer.
14. ↑ 1995 Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", database
    Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
    Ancestry Record 60901 #18640767 (accessed 28 October 2023)
    Name: Mary Virginia Nance [Mary V Nance] [Mary Virginia Rohrer]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 22 Jan 1904; Birth Place: Mayfield Gra, Kentucky [Mayfield Gra|]; Death Date: 1 Apr 1995; Claim Date: 4 Jan 1969; Father: Thomas Rohrer; Mother: Edna Morgan; Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.; Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.; Signature on SSN Card: Mary V Nance; Notes: 06 Nov 1990: Name listed as MARY VIRGINIA NANCE; 02 Jan 1969: Name listed as MARY V NANCE.