Harvey CHRISTIAN

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harvey CHRISTIAN was born ca 1923, Virginia (son of Harvey J. CHRISTIAN and Offa Olivia Lee).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harvey J. CHRISTIAN was born Jun 1894, McDowell Co. WV (son of Henry P. CHRISTIAN and Sarah Adeline Day).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Harvey Christian
    Age: 5
    Birth Date: Jun 1894
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Henry Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Hiley Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Harvy J Christian
    Age in 1910: 16
    Birth Year: 1894
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Henry P Chirstian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's name: Ala A Chirstian
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Harvey Christian
    Age: 25
    Birth Year: abt 1895
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Offa Christian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home Owned: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Harvey Christian 25
    Offa Christian 21

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Harry Christian
    Age: 45
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
    Street: Wells Avenue
    House Number: 22
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Household Members:
    Harry Christian 45
    Offa Christian 42
    Harvey Christian 17
    Turner Christian 15
    Earl Christian 14
    Percy Christian 12
    Betty Sue Christian 9
    Samuel Christian 5
    Helen Christian 3

    Harvey married Offa Olivia Lee. Offa was born 1895, Craig Co. VA; died 1966. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Offa Olivia Lee was born 1895, Craig Co. VA; died 1966.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Offa Christian
    Age: 21
    Birth Year: abt 1898
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Harvey Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Home Owned: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Harvey Christian 25
    Offa Christian 21

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Offa Christian
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 42
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
    Street: Wells Avenue
    House Number: 22
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place

    Children:
    1. 1. Harvey CHRISTIAN was born ca 1923, Virginia.
    2. Turner CHRISTIAN was born ca 1925, Virginia.
    3. Earl CHRISTIAN was born ca 1926, Virginia.
    4. Pearl CHRISTIAN was born ca 1928, Virginia.
    5. Bettie Sue CHRISTIAN was born ca 1931, Virginia.
    6. Samuel CHRISTIAN was born ca 1935, Virginia.
    7. Helen CHRISTIAN was born ca 1937, Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry P. CHRISTIAN was born Apr 1870, McDowell Co. WV (son of Hiram Harman Pythias CHRISTIAN and Lucinda Graham); died 09 Sep 1944, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry Christian
    Age in 1870: 2 months
    Birth Year: abt 1870
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1870: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male in household of Hiram and Lucinda Christian
    Post Office: Tug River

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry P. Christian
    Age: 10
    Birth Year: abt 1870
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1880: Elk Horn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Loucinda Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry Christian
    Age: 30
    Birth Date: Apr 1870
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Hiley Christian
    Marriage Year: 1889
    Years married: 11
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Henry Christian 30
    Hiley Christian 26
    Ella Christian 9
    Samuel Christian 8
    Harvey Christian 5
    Garfield Christian 5 months
    William Christian 3

    1910 United States Federal Census about Henry P Chirstian
    Name: Henry P Chirstian
    [Henry P Christian]
    Age in 1910: 39
    Birth Year: 1871
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    [Self (Head)]
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Ala A Chirstian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Henry P Chirstian 39
    Ala A Chirstian 37
    Samuel Chirstian 18
    Harvey J Chirstian 16
    Robert W Chirstian 12
    Garfield Chirstian 10
    Margaret Chirstian 6
    Florence A Chirstian 3
    Thomas W Chirstian 1 year 7 months

    Henry married Sarah Adeline Day 25 Jul 1889, McDowell Co. WV. Sarah was born 23 Mar 1876, Buchanan Co. VA; died 09 Nov 1927, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Adeline Day was born 23 Mar 1876, Buchanan Co. VA; died 09 Nov 1927, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal
    Name: Ali Day
    Age: 12
    Birth Year: abt 1868
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: William Day
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Susan Day
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: At Home

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ala A Christian
    Age in 1910: 37
    Birth Year: 1873
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Henry P Chirstian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1904565&Type=Death

    Notes:

    Divorced:
    Her death certificate lists her as married with her last name of Wagner, but no husband's name is listed. Unsure if she divorced or if they separated. Have been unable to locate a West Virginia marriage certificate for a second marriage.

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11391100&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Samuel James CHRISTIAN was born 07 Feb 1892, McDowell Co. WV; died 29 Sep 1969, Chicago, Cook Co. IL.
    2. 2. Harvey J. CHRISTIAN was born Jun 1894, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Robert William CHRISTIAN was born Jan 1897, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. Garfield CHRISTIAN was born 19 Dec 1899, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Margaret CHRISTIAN was born ca 1904, McDowell Co. WV.
    6. Florence CHRISTIAN was born ca 1907, McDowell Co. WV.
    7. Thomas W. CHRISTIAN was born ca 1909, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Hiram Harman Pythias CHRISTIAN was born 19 Oct 1835, Tazewell Co. VA (son of Mastin Harman CHRISTIAN and Margaret Maria (Peggy) Robinette); died 01 Jul 1917, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Lomax Cemetery, Yukon, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    If the Cherokee/Shawnee ancestry is correct, he was also called Peshikthe.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hieram Christian
    Age: 15
    Birth Year: abt 1835
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male in household of Mastin Christian.

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hiram Christian
    Age in 1860: 23
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Eastern District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Rocky Gap and Five Oaks
    Household Members:
    Samuel Graham 59 [father-in-law]
    Mary Graham 60
    Lake Graham 27
    Hiram Christian 23
    Lucinda Christian 19
    Thomas M Christian 3

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hiram Christian
    Age in 1870: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1835
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Tug River
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Household Members:
    Hiram Christian 35
    Lucinda Christian 30
    Mastin Christian 13
    Mary Christian 11
    Margaret Christian 8
    Mysawria Christian 4
    Moses Christian 2
    Henry K Christian 2 months
    Mastin Christian 23
    Martha Christian 18

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hiram Christian
    Age: 44
    Birth Year: abt 1836
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Elk Horn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Divorced
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Hiram Christian 44
    Sarah A. Beavers 18
    [Note he is divorced, and the woman who was to become his second wife was living with him as his housekeeper. His children are with his first wife, Lucinda, and live in the next household to him. She is listed as divorced. Was this an amicable divorce, or was Sarah the "other woman" who broke up the marriage?]

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ho* Christian [Hiram Christian]
    Age: 64
    Birth Date: Oct 1835
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sarah Christian
    Marriage Year: 1856[date of his first marriage]
    Years married: 44
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Household Members:
    Hiram Christian 64
    Sarah Christian 38

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hiram Christian
    Age in 1910: 74
    Birth Year: 1836
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sarah A Christian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Hiram Christian 74
    Sarah A Christian 48

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1971734&Type=Death

    Hiram married Lucinda Graham 04 Mar 1856, Tazewell Co. VA; divorced Bef 1880. Lucinda was born 1840, Pulaski Co. VA; died , McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Lucinda Graham was born 1840, Pulaski Co. VA; died , McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
    Name: Hiram Christian
    Birth Date: 1835
    Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
    Age: 21
    Spouse's Name: Lucinda Graham
    Spouse's Birth Date: 1840
    Spouse's Birthplace: Pularski County, Va
    Spouse's Age: 16
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1856
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
    Father's Name: Martin Christian [Mastin]
    Mother's Name: Margaret
    Spouse's Father's Name: Samuel Graham
    Spouse's Mother's Name: Mary
    Marital Status: Single
    Spouse's Marital Status: Single
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-4
    System Origin: Virginia-EASy
    GS Film number: 34214
    Reference ID: Page 4 Line 15

    Children:
    1. Mastin Thomas CHRISTIAN was born 01 Apr 1858, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Feb 1940, Bland Co. VA.
    2. Mary CHRISTIAN was born Jun 1860, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Mar 1888, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co. VA.
    3. Margaret Etta (Etty) CHRISTIAN was born 25 Apr 1863, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Mar 1888, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co. VA.
    4. Missouri CHRISTIAN was born Apr 1866, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Moses CHRISTIAN was born Apr 1868, McDowell Co. WV.
    6. 4. Henry P. CHRISTIAN was born Apr 1870, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Sep 1944, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.
    7. Samuel Graham CHRISTIAN was born 02 Apr 1873, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jul 1944, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Cyphers Cemetery, Ream, McDowell Co. WV.
    8. Floyd Gillespie CHRISTIAN was born 26 Jul 1875, McDowell Co. WV; died 1962.
    9. James Harman CHRISTIAN was born 14 Jan 1878, McDowell Co. WV; died 25 Oct 1931, McDowell Co. WV.
    10. Harvey Shannon CHRISTIAN was born Jan 1880, McDowell Co. WV; died 17 Dec 1922, McDowell Co. WV.