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1876 - 1965 (88 years)
Generation: 1
1. | James Alexander CHRISTIAN was born 18 Dec 1876, Tazewell Co. VA; died 25 Nov 1965, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James Christian
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: J A Christain [Christian]
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876 [1876]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Causby Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
J A Christian 34
Causby Christian 26 [36]
George V Christian 12
Rachel J Christian 10
Liza E Christian 7
Mary Christian 5
James Christian 3
John C Christian 1
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Christian
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Cosby Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
James A Christian 44
Cosby Christian 38
Eliza Christian 17
James W Christian 12
John C Christian 10
Lee Christian 8
Hersel Christian 5
Oliver Christian 0
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James A Christian
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Cosby J Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James A Christian 53
Cosby J Christian 50
James W Christian 22
Eliza Christian 25
Lee Christian 17
Herschel H Christian 16
Oliver Christian 10
Laura Christian 5
Gertrude Christian 1 year 10 months
[Note: Unsure why children as listed as Dawson on this census. Hershel is gives James and Cosby as his parents on his marriage license, and they are listed as his parents on his death certificate. For clarity, I changed the names on the list to Christian.]
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James H Christian
Age: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
James H Christian 64
Cosbay J Christian 61
Hersel Christian 22 [listed as son]
Clara Christian 23
Marie Christian 5
Harold Christian 4
Carley Christian 1
Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: James Alex Christian
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1875
Race: White
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127647473
Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: James Christian
SSN: 232-12-5808
Last Residence: 24850 Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 18 Dec 1875
Died: Nov 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)
West Virgina Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4680941&Type=Death
James married Cosby J. Crigger 02 Nov 1906, McDowell Co. WV. Cosby (daughter of George Crigger and Lisa) was born ca 1881, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Oct 1966, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. George V. CHRISTIAN was born ca 1898, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 3. Rachel CHRISTIAN was born ca 1900, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 4. Eliza Ellen CHRISTIAN was born ca 1903, McDowell Co. WV.
- 5. Mary CHRISTIAN was born ca 1905, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 6. James W. CHRISTIAN was born 07 Jun 1907, McDowell Co. WV; died Oct 1973, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co. WV.
- 7. John C. CHRISTIAN was born ca 1909, McDowell Co. WV.
- 8. Lee CHRISTIAN was born ca 1912, McDowell Co. WV.
- 9. Hershel Harrison CHRISTIAN was born 12 Mar 1914, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 May 1965, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV.
- 10. Oliver CHRISTIAN was born 1920, McDowell Co. WV.
- 11. Gertrude CHRISTIAN was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV.
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Generation: 2
2. | George V. CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1898, Tazewell Co. VA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: George V Coltrain [Christain]
Age in 1910: 12
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Stepson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Causby Christain
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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3. | Rachel CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1900, Tazewell Co. VA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Rachel J Coltrain [Christian]
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Causby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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4. | Eliza Ellen CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1903, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Liza E Christian
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Causby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Christian
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza Dawson [Eliza Christian]
Gender: Female
Age:
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby J Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Eliza married Roscoe Jerry Rowe Rowe. Roscoe (son of Jerry Rowe and Lovisa Asbury) was born 23 Apr 1915, McDowell Co. WV; died 17 Nov 2002, Princeton, Mercer Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Mary CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1905, Tazewell Co. VA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Coltrain [Christian]
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Causby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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6. | James W. CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born 07 Jun 1907, McDowell Co. WV; died Oct 1973, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James Coltrain [Christian]
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: J A Christain
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Causby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
J A Christain 34
Causby Christain 26 [36]
George V Christain 12
Rachel J Christain 10
Liza E Christain 7
Mary Christain 5
James Christain 3
John C Christain 1
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Christian
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
James A Christian 44
Cosby Christian 38
Eliza Christian 17
James W Christian 12
John C Christian 10
Lee Christian 8
Hersel Christian 5
Oliver Christian 0
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Christian
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby J Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Teamster
Industry: Delivery Wagon
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
James A Christian 53
Cosby J Christian 50
James W Christian 22
Eliza Dawson 25
Lee Dawson 17
Herschel H Dawson 16
Oliver Dawson 10
Laura Dawson 5
Gertrude Dawson 1 year 10 months
1940 Census
Name: James Christien [Christian]
Age: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1908
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Miner
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Duration of Unemployment: 104
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Christien 32
Daisy Christien 33
Della Christien 7
Elmo Christien 6
Lois Christien 2
Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: James Christian
SSN: 232-12-6729
Last Residence: 24873 Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 7 Jun 1907
Died: Oct 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127647351&ref=acom
James married Daisy Kennedy 30 Jul 1932, McDowell Co. WV. Daisy was born 15 Feb 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died Oct. 1983, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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7. | John C. CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1909, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Coltrain [Christian]
Age in 1910: 1
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: J A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Causby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Christian
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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8. | Lee CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1912, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Christian
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Dawson [Christian]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby J Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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9. | Hershel Harrison CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born 12 Mar 1914, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 May 1965, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hersel Christian
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Herschel H Dawson [Christian]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby J Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
DEATH RECORD
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Hersie H. Christian
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1914
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 10 May 1965
Death Place: Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 12 May 1965
Burial Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Christian Cem.
Death Age: 51
Occupation: Miner
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: James Christian
Mother Name: Cosby Criggie
FHL Film Number: 800216
Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Hirsel Christian
SSN: 233-22-0352
Born: 12 Mar 1914
Died: May 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)
Died:
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Hirsel Harrison Christian
Death Date: 10 May 1965
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: James Christian
Mother Name: Cosby Crigger
FHL Film Number: 1992141
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10. | Oliver CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born 1920, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Oliver Christian
Age: 0
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Oliver Dawson [Christian]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby J Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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11. | Gertrude CHRISTIAN (1.James1) was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Gertrude Dawson
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1929
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: James A Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Cosby J Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
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Generation: 3
12. | Della CHRISTIAN (6.James2, 1.James1) was born ca 1933, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1940 Census
Name: Della Christien
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1933
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
James Christien 32
Daisy Christien 33
Della Christien 7
Elmo Christien 6
Lois Christien 2
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13. | James Elmo CHRISTIAN (6.James2, 1.James1) was born 10 Jul 1934, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1940 Census
Name: Elms Christien [Elmo Christian]
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
James Christien 32
Daisy Christien 33
Della Christien 7
Elms Christien 6
Lois Christien 2
James married Ann May Muncey 10 Mar 1959, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA. Ann was born 29 Jan 1940, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Feb 1996; was buried , Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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14. | Lois CHRISTIAN (6.James2, 1.James1) was born ca 1938, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1940 Census
Name: Lois Christien
Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1938
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Household Members:
James Christien 32
Daisy Christien 33
Della Christien 7
Elmo Christien 6
Lois Christien 2
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