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William Thomas CHRISTIAN

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Thomas CHRISTIAN was born 20 Nov 1879, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: William Christian
    Age: 1
    Birth Year: abt 1879
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Mathias Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Ellen Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: William T Christian
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1879
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Upper, Lawrence, Ohio
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Mondana Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    William T Christian 51
    Mondana Christian 44
    John C Crimm 23
    Hilda Crimm 23
    William T Crimm 0

    MILITARY

    U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    Name: William Thomas Christian
    County: McDowell
    State: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 20 Nov 1879
    Race: White
    Draft Board: 2

    William married Rachel Jane Jackson 10 Sep 1913, McDowell Co. WV; divorced Bef 1930. Rachel was born ca 1895, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Virgil Herman CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1914, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Jun 1952, War, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Rock Ridge Christian Cemetery, Bradshaw, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 3. Gladys CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1916, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. 4. Ores Russell CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1919, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Oct 2000, Springfield, Greene Co. MO; was buried , River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, Kane Co. IL.
    4. 5. Frances CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1922, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. 6. Nancy CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV.

    William married Montana Crim Missouri. Montana was born ca 1886, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Virgil Herman CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 21 Sep 1914, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Jun 1952, War, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Rock Ridge Christian Cemetery, Bradshaw, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Virgil 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: Thomas Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Rachel Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia


    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Virgil Christien [Christian]
    Age: 26
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Occupation: Trucker Cutter
    House Owned or Rented: Rented
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $2
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
    Income: $400
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Virgil Christian 26
    Ethel Christian 24
    Reneeda Christian 3
    Charley G Christian 0 <1 month old
    Gay Christian 1


    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Virgil Christian
    SSN: 233-22-5808
    Born: 21 Sep 1914
    Died: Jun 1952
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2153246&Type=Death

    Virgil married Ethel McCoy. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Reneeda CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 8. Gay CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. 9. Oral CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Charley G. CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1940, McDowell Co. WV.

    Virgil married Virginia Pearl Taylor. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Florence Elizabeth CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born , McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 12. Roy Herman CHRISTIAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born , McDowell Co. WV.

  2. 3.  Gladys CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born ca 1916, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Gladis Christian
    Age: 3 years 4 months
    Birth Year: abt 1917 [abt 1916]
    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: Thomas Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Rachel Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Gladys Christian
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1917
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of William Thomas
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas [Thomas] [Rachel Jackson Christian]
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia


  3. 4.  Ores Russell CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 23 Mar 1919, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Oct 2000, Springfield, Greene Co. MO; was buried , River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, Kane Co. IL.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Oris Christian
    Age: 9 months
    Birth Year: abt 1920 [abt 1919]
    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: Thomas Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Rachel Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Oris Christian
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1919
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepson in household of William and Rachel Thomas
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Oris Christian
    Age: 21
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepson in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffith
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    [Worked on his step-father's farm]

    MILITARY RECORDS

    U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    Name: Ores R Christian
    Birth Year: 1919
    Race: White, citizen (White)
    Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
    State of Residence: West Virginia

    Enlistment Date: 19 Nov 1941
    Enlistment State: Virginia
    Enlistment City: Huntington West

    Grade: Private
    Grade Code: Private
    Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source: Civil Life

    Education: Grammar school
    Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
    Marital Status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 66 in.
    Weight: 106 lbs.

    World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
    Name: Ores Russell Christian
    Rank: Private First Class
    Branch: United States Army
    Birth Date: 23 Mar 1919
    Service Date: 3 Nov 1941
    Parent 1 Name: Mrs. Rachel Griffith
    Parent 2 Name: the late Mr. Thomas Christian
    State: West Virginia
    Tour of Duty: Camp Croft, SC; Solomon Islands, Philippines; Southwest Pacific
    Awards: 3 battle stars, purple heart with 2 Oak Leaf clusters
    School: Bradshaw schools
    Church: Church of Christ

    OBITUARY

    From Find A Grave

    Ores R. Christian, 81, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Streamwood, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2000 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

    He was born March 23, 1919 in Yukon, W. Va., the son of William T. and Rachael Jackson Christian.

    He had been a resident of Streamwood for over 10 years and been a resident of Springfield since 1994. He had been employed by Rolex Corp. in Elk Grove Village befor retiring. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the Army. He was a member of VFW Post 3375, Brighton, Mo.

    Survivors include a daughter, Carol; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Nancy Kolesar of Missouri, Blanche Byrd of Chicago and Joy Aganath of Missouri.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Christian and Sherman Thomas; two sisters, Gladys Thomas and Francis Richardson; and a grandchild.

    Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.

    Visitation will be 1 p.m., Saturday until the time of services in the funeral home


    Buried:
    Grave location, tombstone photo and obituary:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=CH&GSfn=o&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=5072596&df=all&

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Ores R. Christian
    SSN: 233-22-0351
    Last Residence: 65617 Brighton, Polk, Missouri
    Born: 23 Mar 1919
    Died: 2 Oct 2000
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)


  4. 5.  Frances CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born ca 1922, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Frances Christian
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1922
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of William and Rachel Thomas
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Frances Christian
    Age: 18
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffith
    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: Elementary school, 8th grade


  5. 6.  Nancy CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nancy Christian
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1924
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of William and Rachel Thomas
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Rachel Thomas
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nancy Christian
    Age: 16
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffiths
    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: High School, 1st year



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Reneeda CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (2.Virgil2, 1.William1) was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Reneeda Christien [Christian]
    Age: 3
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter of Virgil and Ethel Christian
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia


  2. 8.  Gay CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (2.Virgil2, 1.William1) was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Gay Christien [Christian]
    Age: 1
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter of Virgil and Ethel Christian
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia


  3. 9.  Oral CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (2.Virgil2, 1.William1)

  4. 10.  Charley G. CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (2.Virgil2, 1.William1) was born 1940, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Charley G Christien [Christian]
    Age: 0 [less than 1 month old]
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1940
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son of Virgil and Ethel Christian
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia


  5. 11.  Florence Elizabeth CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (2.Virgil2, 1.William1) was born , McDowell Co. WV.

    Florence married Barry Thompson. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Roy Herman CHRISTIAN Descendancy chart to this point (2.Virgil2, 1.William1) was born , McDowell Co. WV.

    Roy married Ruth Ann Stanley. [Group Sheet]
  

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