"John Morgan Arthur, son of Susan Emma Routt and Edward FletcherArthur , served our country in 1898 during the Sp/Am War.
A few years later, Arthur courted Lettie McKeehan of Corbin, WhitleyCo unty. They were married in Aug 1906 ~ the year she turned 18.
In Sep 1918, as required by law, John Morgan registered for the WorldW ar I Draft, but was not called upon to serve. He was age 40, livedin F lat Lick, Knox County, Kentucky, and lists his occupation as"Farmer". A t this time, he is of Medium Height and Build; has BLUEeyes and RED Ha ir, and is observed to be physically fit. He ismarried with Children, a lthough this info is not included on this1918 form. He gives as "neare st relative": Susie E Arthur ofWilliamsburg.(his Mother)
John lived a long life, reaching age 86 prior to his death in 1964.Not o nly did he celebrate his 86th birthday, he also had theopportunity to k iss his bride in honor of 58 years in a lovingMarriage. . . . Two year s later, in 1966, Lettie joined him ineternal rest; she was 78."
