Orpheus Erasmus Current

b. 27 September 1871, d. 18 June 1939

Parents

FatherGeorge Hobson Current b. 5 Dec 1845, d. 12 Apr 1924
MotherRhoda E. Allegre b. 20 Mar 1850, d. 1944
Relationship3rd great-grandson of James Current Sr.
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of James Current Sr.
In Family LineCurrent

Information

Birth27 Sep 1871 Orpheus Erasmus Current was born on 27 Sep 1871 in Jay County, Indiana. 
1880 Census
(with Parents)
Jun 1880 Orpheus appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Indiana, as Orpheus E. Current, in the household of his parents, Rhoda and George Hobson Current. He is a single white male, age 8. Son of head of household. He attended school. He was born in Indiana. His father was born in Missouri, his mother in Indiana. 
Graduation31 Mar 1897 Orpheus Erasmus Current graduated on 31 Mar 1897 in Medical College of Indiana, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. 
Marriage28 Dec 1898 He and Esther McProud were married on 28 Dec 1898. 
1900 Census8 Jun 1900 Orpheus Erasmus Current appeared as head of household in the 1900 Federal Census of Monroe, Randolph County, Indiana, as Orpheus Current. Living with him was his wife, Esther. He is a married white male, age 28. Born September 1871. Married 1 year. He was born in Indiana. His father was born in Missouri, his mother in Indiana. His occupation is physician. He was not employed 0 months. He can read, write, and speak English. He rents his home, it is a house. 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Orpheus Erasmus Current appeared as head of household in the 1910 Federal Census of Monroe, Randolph County, Indiana, as Orpheus E. Current. Living with him was his wife, Esther, and their children, George, James and Margaret. He is a married white male, age 38. Lives on South Main Street. Married 11 years. He was born in Indiana. His father was born in Missouri, his mother in Indiana. He can speak English. His occupation is physician. He works on his own account. He can read and write. He owns his home, free of mortgage. It is a house. 
1920 Census7 Jan 1920 Orpheus Erasmus Current appeared as head of household in the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe, Randolph County, Indiana, as Orpheus E. Current. Living with him was his wife, Esther, and their children, George, James and Margaret. He is a married white male, age 48. Lives on South Main Street. He owns his home, free of mortgage. He can read and write. He was born in Indiana. His father was born in Missouri, his mother in Indiana. He can speak English. His occupation is physician in general practice. He works on his own account. 
1930 Census10 Apr 1930 Orpheus appeared in the 1930 Federal Census of Monroe, Randolph County, Indiana, as Orpheus Current, with his wife, Esther. Their son, James, was listed as living with them, as well as his mother, Rhoda E. Current. He is a married white male, age 58. Lives on South Main Street. He owns his home. It is valued at $3500. He owns a radio set. His home is not a farm. He was 27 years old when first married. He did not attend school since September 1, 1929. He can read and write. He was born in Indiana. His father was born in Missouri, his mother in Indiana. He can speak English. His occupation is physician in his own practice. He works on his own account. He was at work. He is not a veteran of the U.S. military. 
Death18 Jun 1939 Orpheus Erasmus Current died on 18 Jun 1939 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 67. Cause of death: coronary thrombosis.
Obituary20 Jun 1939 Orpheus Erasmus Current's obituary appeared in the Palladium-Item on 20 Jun 1939 in Richmond, Indiana, on page 3.

Children of Orpheus Erasmus Current and Esther McProud

All known children of Orpheus Erasmus Current and Esther McProud are deceased.