John D. Roquemore

John D. Roquemore (August 27, 1846 – March 12, 1900), a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, was an American lawyer and state senator from Alabama.

Life John D. Roquemore was born in Barbour County, Alabama, on August 27, 1846, and was a son of Zachariah and Julia A. Roquemore, natives of Georgia. The senior Roquemore was born in 1809, and his wife in 1818.

Returning from the army after the final cessation of hostilities, Roquemore began the study of law at Eufaula, and in May 1867 was admitted to the bar. He began the practice at once at Eufaula, and readily rose to prominent rank in the profession.

Personal life At Eufaula, in 1867, John D. Roquemore was married to Miss Mary L. Hunter, of that place, and to this marriage five children were born. She was the daughter of James L. Hunter, and a niece of Mrs. General H. D. Clayton, Mrs. J. L. Pugh and Mrs. B. J. Hoole, and a cousin to A. H. Merrill, Esq. Her mother was a sister of John Gill, Eli S. and Henry R. Shorter.

Mary L. Roquemore died on June 13, 1882, leaving five children: Charles H., Annie D., Mary L., John D. and "Zach." John Roquemore's second wife, to whom he was married on October 25, 1887, was the accomplished daughter of Captain David Brown, of Massachusetts. She was noted for her many rare and admirable qualities and her superior educational attainments.

Mr. Roquemore was a Knight Templar Mason and a Knight of Pythias.