1091. Joseph Benjamon Christmas-4983 (Merry Franklin , James B. , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born on Nov 16 1878 in Drew Co., AR. He died 1 on Mar 18 1927 in Drew Co., AR. He was buried in Bowden/Christmas Fam. Cem., Drew Co., AR.
Joseph married (1) Judhon-4351.
They had the following children:
2627 M i Judhon D. Christmas-8409 was born on Jul 20 1911 in AR. He died 1 on Jun 05 1996 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR. Judhon married (1) Thelma-8456. Thelma was born on Jan 23 1920. She died 1 in Jan 1981 in White Hall, Jefferson Co., AR. Judhon married (2) Oneda Channehill-8457.
Joseph married (2) Vera Mae Sparks-8389 1 on Aug 19 1913. Vera was born on Mar 23 1895. She died in Aug 1975.
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They had the following children:
2628 F ii Mary Christmas-8458 was born about 1914 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. She died in 1915/1916 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. 2629 M iii James Helton Christmas-8390 was born on May 30 1916 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. He died on May 15 1985. He was buried in Augusta Memorial Cem., Augusta, AR. [Notes] James married Helen Stokes-5654 on Aug 18 1936 in Augusta, AR. Helen was born on Nov 29 1917 in Woodruff Co., AR. She died on May 13 1992 in WA. She was buried in Augusta Memorial Cem., Augusta, AR. 2630 M iv Alvin Benjamin Christmas-8459 was born on Apr 20 1918 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. He died 1 on Dec 17 1994 in Bastrop, Morehouse Co., LA. Alvin married (1) Martha Brogdon-8463. Alvin married (2) Mary-8464. Mary was born on May 06 1915. She died in Jun 1995 in Bastrop, Morehouse Co., LA. [Notes] 2631 F v Maggie Christmas-8460 was born on Feb 09 1921 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. She died on Jun 18 1995 in Bastrop, Morehouse Co., LA. Maggie married Robert Foster-8465. Robert was born on Sep 28 1910. He died in Feb 1985 in Bastrop, Morehouse Co., LA. 2632 F vi Gladys Mae Christmas-8462 was born in 1923. She died on Sep 09 2002. [Notes] Gladys married Luel Coleman-8466. Luel was born on Nov 16 1916. He died on Sep 21 1992. 2633 F vii Lucille Christmas-8461 was born on Oct 16 1926 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. She died 1 on Apr 19 1996 in Bastrop, Morehouse Co., LA.
1093. Olen Franklin Christmas-4985 1 (Merry Franklin , James B. , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born 2 on Apr 13 1885 in Drew Co., AR. He died on Dec 19 1951 in Dermott, Chicot Co., AR. He was buried in Collins Cem., Collins, Drew Co., AR.
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Olen married Orah May Thompson-5451 daughter of Soloman Jefferson Thompson-10216 and Tempie Ann Taylor-10217 on Jun 24 1918 in Cotton Plant, Woodruff Co., AR. Orah was born on Aug 04 1900 in Campbell, MO. She died on Aug 06 1945. She was buried in Collins Cem., Collins, Drew Co., AR.
They had the following children:
2634 M i Jefferson Gilford Christmas-5452 was born on May 16 1920 in McGhee, Deshay Co. AR. He died in Jan 1988 in Riverside, CA. Jefferson married Alvira Fern Bumann-5460. 2635 M ii William Roy Christmas-5453 was born on Jan 07 1922 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. He died 1 on Mar 08 2004 in Cebu City, Philippines. He was buried 2 in Collins Cem., Collins, Drew Co., AR. [Notes] William married Lillian Lucille Lehner-14111. Lillian died before 2004. 2636 F iii Bessie Bowers Christmas-5454 Bessie married Earl Darwin Gamber-5461. 2637 M iv John Franklin Christmas-5455 was born on Apr 19 1925 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. He died 1 on Aug 10 2006 in Arlington, VA. He was buried in Arlington National Cem., Arlington, VA. John worked as a CSCM, US Navy, Retired. [Notes] John married Mildred Bernice Houchins-5462. Mildred was born on May 09 1931 in Pipestem, WV. She died 1 on Aug 26 2004 in Glen Burnie, MD. She was buried 2 in Arlington National Cem., Arlington, VA. [Notes] 2638 F v Verna Vernice Christmas-5456 was born in 1927 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. She died before 2004. Verna married William H. Kennedy-5463. 2639 M vi Earnest Thompson Christmas-5457 "Tom" was born on Mar 03 1928 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. He died on Aug 24 1999 in Little Rock, AR. He was buried 1 in Collins Cem., Collins, Drew Co., AR. [Notes] Earnest married Helen Frances Voss-5464. 2640 M vii Merry Lawrence Christmas-5458 was born on May 21 1929 in Collins, Drew Co., AR. He died 1 on Oct 10 1999 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He was buried 2 in Forest Lawn Mem. Park, Newman, GA. [Notes] Merry married (1) Phyllis-14010. Merry married (2) Sylvia Ann Marshall-5465. 2641 F viii Dorthy Louise Christmas-5459 Dorthy married Kramer Dale Norris-5466.
1102. Robert Benjamin Christmas-5852 1 (James Helton , James B. , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born 2 on Apr 14 1888 in Privateer, Sumter Co., SC. He died 3 on Dec 22 1965 in Eastover, Richland Co., SC. He was buried in Eason Mem. Bapt. Church Cem., Eastover, SC.
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Robert married (1) Mollie Irene Geddings-5853 [scrapbook] daughter of John William Geddings-15251 and Eunice Cornelia Lackey-15252 on Dec 11 1910 in Sumter, Sumter Co., SC. Mollie was born on Aug 01 1894 in Pinewood, Sumter Co. SC . She died 1 on Jan 02 1946 in Eastover, Richland Co., SC. She was buried in Eason Mem. Bapt. Church Cem., Eastover, SC.
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They had the following children:
2642 F i Annie Mae Christmas-5854 [scrapbook] was born on Feb 07 1912 in Wedgefield, Sumter Co., SC. She died on Aug 05 1980 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC. She was buried in Eason Mem. Bapt. Church Cem., Eastover, SC. [Notes] Annie married Floyd Rector-5857. 2643 M ii Burnice Vernon Christmas-5855 [scrapbook] was born on Dec 24 1913 in Wedgefield, Sumter Co., SC. He died 1 on Feb 24 1987 in Gaston, Lexington Co., SC. He was buried in Beaulah United Methodist Church Cem., Sandy Run , SC. [Notes] Burnice married Lucretia Rucker-5858 daughter of Cliff Rucker-13861 and Carrie Mae Bailey-13862 on Mar 24 1942 in Spartenburg Co., SC. Lucretia was born on Sep 05 1924 in Swansea, Lexington Co., SC. She died 1, 2 on May 26 2004 in Southern Pines, Moore Co., NC. She was buried in Beulah United Methodist Church Cem., Sandy Run, SC. [Notes] 2644 M iii Hugh Wilder Christmas-5856 [scrapbook] was born on Jun 01 1916 in Wedgefield, Sumter Co., SC. He died 1 on Jun 24 1989 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC. He was buried in Eason Mem. Bapt. Church Cem., Eastover, SC. [Notes] Hugh married Gladys Berlene Hendren-5863 [scrapbook] daughter of James Franklin Hendren-15255 and Mary Blanche Abernathy-15256 on Oct 02 1940 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC. Gladys was born on Jul 13 1922 in Statesville, NC. She died 1 on Dec 16 2003 in Eastover, Richland Co., SC. She was buried in Eason Mem. Bapt. Church Cem., Eastover, SC.
Robert married (2) Edith Catherine Hendren-15269 in Aug 1946 in St, Matthews, SC. Edith was born on Jul 31 1926 in Laurens, SC. She died on May 05 1994 in Eastover, Richland Co., SC. She was buried in Eason Mem. Bapt. Church Cem., Eastover, SC.
They had the following children:
2645 M iv Gaynell Hendren Christmas-15270 2646 M v James Robert Christmas-15271
1104. Dora Christmas-5873 1 (James Helton , James B. , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born on Jul 12 1893 in Sumter Co., SC. She died on Oct 15 1942.
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Dora married William Cornellius Geddings-5876. William was born on Mar 14 1891. He died on Jan 13 1942.
[Notes]
William and Dora had the following children:
2647 M i Heyward Geddings-11689 was born in 1913 in Sumter Co., SC. He died before 2000. 2648 M ii James Ivey Geddings-11690 was born in 1915 in Sumter, SC. He died on Jul 07 2002 in Kingstree, Williamsburg Co., SC. He was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cem.. [Notes] James married Unknown. 2649 F iii Ruth Geddings-11691 was born in 1917 in Sumter Co., SC. She died before 2000. Ruth married Huggins-11696. 2650 M iv Dewey Geddings-11693 was born in 1919 in Sumter Co., SC. He died 1 on Oct 17 2001 in Lane, SC. He was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cem.. [Notes] Dewey married Mary Cooper-12464. 2651 F v Francis Geddings-11692 died after 2002. Francis married McCutchen-11697. 2652 M vi Ernest Geddings-11694 died after 2002. 2653 F vii Elizabeth Geddings-11695 died after 2002. Elizabeth married Dennis-11698.
1112. James Franklin Christmas-14844 (Caleb C. , James B. , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born on Nov 16 1916 in Clarendon Co., SC. He died 1, 2 on Mar 15 1982 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC. He was buried in Burke Memorial Cem., Drexel, NC.
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James married Marie Powell-15417. Marie was born on Apr 14 1920 in Rowan Co., NC. She died 1 on Jun 03 1999 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC . She was buried in Burke Memorial Cem., Drexel, NC.
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They had the following children:
2654 M i Jimmy Ray Christmas-15420 Jimmy married Unknown. 2655 F ii Brenda Carol Christmas-15418
1118. William M. Christmas-9686 1, 2 (James , Caleb , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born in Jan 1880 in Hamilton Co., FL.
[Notes]
William married Rebeca (sp)-15447 in 1900. Rebeca was born in 1875 in GA.
They had the following children:
2656 F i Delia Christmas-15448 2657 M ii Council C. Christmas-15449 2658 M iii Jesse J. Christmas-15450 was born on Mar 02 1914 in Hamilton Co., FL. He died 1 in Oct 1975 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. [Notes]
1121. Thomas Elisa Starling-5252 (Sarah Frances Baker , Mary Ann Christmas , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born on Sep 25 1879 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. He died on Oct 30 1950.
[Notes]
Thomas married Clara Eugenia Herring-5257 on Mar 21 1900 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. Clara was born on Sep 24 1880 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. She died on Apr 13 1957 in Daytona, Volusia Co., FL.
They had the following children:
1125. Avie Lena Starling-5256 (Sarah Frances Baker , Mary Ann Christmas , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born on Feb 28 1893 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL.
Avie married (1) Walter White-5268.
They had the following children:
2665 M i Virgie Lee White-5270 2666 M ii Russell White-5271
Avie married (2) Perry Conine-5269.
They had the following children:
2667 M iii Arthur Conine-5272 2668 F iv Margaret Conine-5273 2669 F v Mary Lou White-5274
1127. Nathan John Christmas-5664 1, 2 (Nathan Alexander , Nathan , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born 3 on Jan 15 1879 in Dooly Co., GA. He died 4 on Apr 21 1957 in Pierce Co., GA. He was buried in Elizabeth Chapel, Bacon Co., GA.
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Nathan married Della Grantham-5841 in 1904. Della was born on Mar 12 1885 in GA. She died on Feb 10 1957 in Cordele, Crisp Co., GA. She was buried in Taylor Cemetery, Bacon Co., GA.
[Notes]
Nathan and Della had the following children:
2670 F i Amanda Christmas-14765 Amanda married Smith-15367. 2671 M ii Daniel Eason Christmas-10941 was born on Jul 26 1907 in GA. He died 1 on Nov 05 1961 in Pierce Co., GA. He was buried 2 in Beulah Baptist Church, Pierce Co., GA. [Notes] Daniel married Thelma Peacock-13900. Thelma was born on Nov 01 1907. She died on Jan 17 1968. She was buried in Beulah Baptist Church, Pierce Co., GA. 2672 F iii Pauline Christmas-12142 2673 F iv Clea Christmas-12143 2674 M v J. D. Christmas-12144 2675 M vi G. I. Christmas-10533 was born 1 on Aug 17 1925 in GA. He died 2 on Jul 08 1998 in Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA. [Notes] G. I. Christmas married Unknown.
1128. Jerry Oliver Christmas-5773 1, 2 (Nathan Alexander , Nathan , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born 3 on Jul 23 1887 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. He died 4 on Jul 26 1949. He was buried in Orange Hill Cem., Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
[Notes]
Jerry married (1) Jennie Fennell-5812 in 1910 in Hamilton Co., FL. Jennie died about 1912.
[Notes]
Jerry married (2) Mae Wilkes Johns-5774 [scrapbook] on Feb 14 1914 in Hamilton Co., FL. The marriage ended in divorce.Mae was born on Aug 23 1900 in Lake City, FL. She died on Feb 17 1965 in W. Palm Beach, FL.
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Jerry and Mae had the following children:
2676 M i Marvin M. Christmas-5775 [scrapbook] was born on Feb 27 1914 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. He died 1, 2 on Jul 22 1986 in Marion Co., FL. He was buried in Southern Mem. Park, Miami, Dade Co., FL. Marvin married (1) Marion Ivey Daniel-5066 daughter of Ivey Lassaere Daniel-8508 and Marion Leigh Courtney-8509 on Mar 04 1939 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL. Marion was born on Oct 28 1917 in Miami, Dade Co., FL. She died on May 31 1975 in Hollywood, Broward Co., FL. She was buried in Cremated. Marvin married (2) Dorothy Andrews-5834. 2677 M ii James W. Christmas-5810 [scrapbook] was born on Nov 01 1915 in Jasper, Hamilton Co., FL. He died in 1969 in Miami, Dade Co., FL. [Notes] James married Catherine Rita Guillery-5820 [scrapbook] daughter of Arthur Moise Guillery-15248 and Cordella M. Ledoux-15249 on Oct 27 1942 in Detroit, MI. Catherine was born in 1925 in Glen Falls, NY. She died on Oct 30 1993 in Gainesville, Alachua Co. FL. [Notes] 2678 F iii Verdelle Irene Christmas-5811 was born on Jan 16 1919 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. She died in Feb 1983 in W. Palm Beach, FL. Verdelle married (1) Leo Guillery-15234 son of Arthur Moise Guillery-15248 and Cordella M. Ledoux-15249. Leo was born in 1916. He died in 1987. Verdelle married (2) Betts-15250.
Jerry married (3) Rubye Aline Jenkins-5813. Rubye was born on Nov 01 1904. She died 1 on Aug 04 1976 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
They had the following children:
2679 F iv Rubye Elizabeth C. Delores Christmas-5816 was born on Nov 11 1924 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. She died in Sep 1997 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. Rubye married John Olds-5821. 2680 M v Jerry Oliver Christmas Jr.-5815 was born on Dec 12 1926 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. He died on Dec 25 1972 in Hillsborough Co., FL. He was buried in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. Jerry married Nellie Culp-5822. 2681 M vi Midas Lindbergh Christmas-5818 was born on Jun 21 1929 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. He died 1, 2 on Nov 03 1980 in Valrico, Hillsborough Co., FL. Midas married Letha Juanita Jackson-7641. 2682 F vii Julia Annabelle Christmas-5817 Julia married Earl Cooke-5827. Earl was born on Feb 14 1934. He died before Oct 2008. 2683 F viii Althea Ailene Christmas-5819 [scrapbook] was born on Nov 04 1935 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. She died on Aug 11 2005 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. She was buried in Orange Hill Cem., Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. [Notes] Althea married 1 Harry Frank Eickhoff-5828 in 1957 in Pasquotank Co., NC. Harry was born on Jan 03 1920. He died on Jan 11 1999 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. He was buried in Orange Hill Cem., Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
1129. Jerry Bryant Christmas-4903 (Nathan Alexander , Nathan , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born 1 on Jul 09 1893 in Jackson Co., FL. He died 2 on Mar 05 1949.
[Notes]
Jerry married Evie Jones-4909 on Nov 21 1915 in Jackson Co., FL. Evie was born on Jun 11 1895 in FL. She died 1 in Apr 1978 in Cottondale, Jackson Co., FL.
They had the following children:
2684 F i Gennie Christmas-4910
1132. Texas Christmas-4906 (Nathan Alexander , Nathan , Caleb , Nathan , John , Jonathan ) was born on Aug 16 1903 in Jackson Co., FL. She died on May 22 1971. She was buried in Friendship Cem., Malone, FL.
Texas married Bennie Harvey West-4913 on Nov 23 1919 in Jackson Co., FL. Bennie was born on Sep 20 1892. He died on Sep 04 1965. He was buried in Friendship Cem., Malone, FL.
They had the following children:
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