John Roscoe Current

b. 30 December 1877, d. 11 October 1946

Parents

FatherJames Knox Polk Current b. 1 Mar 1847, d. 24 Feb 1926
MotherMary Jane Pascal b. about 1848
Relationship2nd great-grandson of James Current Sr.
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of James Current Sr.
In Family LineCurrent

Information

Birth30 Dec 1877 John Roscoe Current was born on 30 Dec 1877 in Randolph County, Indiana. 
1880 Census
(with Parents)
17 Jun 1880 John appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Green Township, Randolph County, Indiana, as John Current, in the household of his parents, in the household of his grandfather, Robert Pascal. He is a single white male, age 2. Son of head of household. He was born in Indiana. His mother and father were born in Indiana. 
1900 Census
(with Parents)
18 Jun 1900 John appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana, as John R. Current, in the household of his parents, Emma and James Knox Polk Current. He is a single white male, age 22. Son of head of household. Born December 1877. Born in Indiana. His mother and father were born in Indiana. His occupation is school teacher. He has been unemployed 3 months. He can read, write, and speak English. 
Marriage2 Feb 1904 John Roscoe Current and Goldie Whetsel were married on 2 Feb 1904 in Blackford County, Indiana.
1910 Census22 Apr 1910 John Roscoe Current appeared as head of household in the 1910 Federal Census of Richland, Jay County, Indiana, as John R. Current. Living with him was his wife, Goldie, and their children, Dorothy
Draft Registration12 Sep 1918 John Roscoe Current registered for the military on 12 Sep 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
1920 Census1920 John appeared in the 1920 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as John Current, with his wife, Goldie. Their daughter, Dorothy, was listed as living with them. 
1930 Census2 Apr 1930 John Roscoe Current appeared as head of household in the 1930 Federal Census of Redkey, Jay County, Indiana, as John R. Current. Living with him was his wife, Goldie. He is a married white male, age 52. Lives on North Meridian Street. He owns his home. It is valued at $2000. He owns a radio set. The family does not live on a farm. He was 26 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 mother and father were born in Indiana. He can speak English. His occupation is cashier at a bank. He is a worker. He was at work. He is not a veteran of the U.S. military. 
Draft Registration27 Apr 1942 John Roscoe Current registered for the military on 27 Apr 1942 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
Death11 Oct 1946 He died on 11 Oct 1946 in Redkey, Jay County, Indiana, at age 68.

Children of John Roscoe Current and Goldie Whetsel

1 of 2 known child of John Roscoe Current and Goldie Whetsel may still be living.