Hezekiah & Rutha's Memory Quilt
“Forgotten Memories” lovingly stitched into remembrance
Hezekiah & Rutha Rogers with Delilah (Babb) Bishop
Believed to be the only known photo of Hezekiah Rogers and his wife Rutha (Bishop) Rogers. Delilah (Babb) Bishop, Rutha’s mother, stands in the back. Two young children are seated with them—one may be their son Albert.
Enhanced copy of the original photo for clarity.
A softly colorized version to help bring the past to life.
This treasured photo was preserved thanks to Aunt Ruth, who allowed it to be scanned and shared. We’re grateful she did.
Marriage Record: Hezekiah Rogers & Rutha Bishop — April 24, 1901
Recorded at the bride’s father’s residence in Powell County, Kentucky. Hezekiah was 24, Rutha 16. First marriage for both.
WWI Draft Registration – Hezekiah Rogers
Front — Registered September 19, 1918, in Estill County, Kentucky. Age 44. Hezekiah listed his home as Furnace, Estill County, Kentucky, and his occupation as an oil worker for Federal Oil Co.
Back — Physical description noted Hezekiah was of medium height and build with blue eyes and red hair.
Rutha (Bishop) Rogers – Death Records
This version, filed in Estill County, was signed by the attending physician. Lists her cause of death as influenza and childbirth complications.
This delayed certificate was recorded in Powell County and signed by her brother.
Just days before, Hezekiah and Rutha’s young daughter Malia Rodie passed away at not quite two years old, also from influenza. While we may never know the name or story of the final child Rutha carried, we remember them both with tenderness and sorrow. Rutha was only 34 years old.
Some things may fade, but they are never truly lost... not when someone remembers.
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