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John Morgan Arthur

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John Morgan Arthur

Birth
Flat Lick, Knox County, Kentucky, USA
Death
10 Oct 1964 (aged 86)
Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Williamsburg, Whitley County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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John Morgan Arthur, son of Susan Emma Routt and Edward Fletcher Arthur, served our country in 1898 during the Sp/Am War.

A few years later, Arthur courted Lettie McKeehan of Corbin, Whitley County. They were married in Aug 1906 ~ the year she turned 18.

In Sep 1918, as required by law, John Morgan registered for the World War I Draft, but was not called upon to serve. He was age 40, lived in Flat Lick, Knox County, Kentucky, and lists his occupation as "Farmer". At this time, he is of Medium Height and Build; has BLUE eyes and RED Hair, and is observed to be physically fit. He is married with Children, although this info is not included on this 1918 form. He gives as "nearest relative": Susie E Arthur of Williamsburg.(his Mother)

John lived a long life, reaching age 86 prior to his death in 1964. Not only did he celebrate his 86th birthday, he also had the opportunity to kiss his bride in honor of 58 years in a loving Marriage. . . . Two years later, in 1966, Lettie joined him in eternal rest; she was 78.

John Morgan Arthur, son of Susan Emma Routt and Edward Fletcher Arthur, served our country in 1898 during the Sp/Am War.

A few years later, Arthur courted Lettie McKeehan of Corbin, Whitley County. They were married in Aug 1906 ~ the year she turned 18.

In Sep 1918, as required by law, John Morgan registered for the World War I Draft, but was not called upon to serve. He was age 40, lived in Flat Lick, Knox County, Kentucky, and lists his occupation as "Farmer". At this time, he is of Medium Height and Build; has BLUE eyes and RED Hair, and is observed to be physically fit. He is married with Children, although this info is not included on this 1918 form. He gives as "nearest relative": Susie E Arthur of Williamsburg.(his Mother)

John lived a long life, reaching age 86 prior to his death in 1964. Not only did he celebrate his 86th birthday, he also had the opportunity to kiss his bride in honor of 58 years in a loving Marriage. . . . Two years later, in 1966, Lettie joined him in eternal rest; she was 78.



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