113. Naomi Elizabeth Christmas-810
Dooly Co., GA Deed Bk. F, p. 600. Nathan Christmas deeds to his daughter, Naomi Railey livestock and $50.00 for any claim she might have on his estate.
1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 6; Dwelling 50; ED: 90, p. 6B list J. M. Howard, age 35, farmer, born in GA; wife, Mary, 33 & 7 children: James M., 14; John, 12; Thomas, 10; Mary S., 8; Marjean, 5; Amanda C., 1 & Carter G., 10 mo. Also living in the household is (names hard to read) L. M. Altman, 21, farmer; wife Lo B, 19 & daughter, Asknie, 9 mo.[WHT: Eddie Jones & Jeb Benedict, descendants, provided the family information for James Howard & Mary Jane Christmas; I added the census info.]
James was a Private in the Confederate Army; served in following: 4th Ga. Inf. Battn., 60th Reg Ga Vols., 62nd Ga. Vols., 62nd Ga. Cav., 8th Ga. Cav.
The old J. M. Howard homestead (where the cemetery is located) is now owned by his great-grandson, #5321 Jim Holt.
1860 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Dwelling 379 list Allen Howard, age 40, farmer, born in SC; wife, Mary, 35 & 3 children: J. M., 16; ? Female, 12 & Elizabeth, 6. Wife and all children born in GA.1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 224; ED:93, p. 11A list James M. Howard, 55, farmer; wife, Mary J., 52 (born June 1847) & 4 children: Julius H., 17; James N., 15; Samuel, 11 & Tempie, 7. Also living in the household is Michael Johnson, 5, boarder.
115. James Nathan Christmas-812
1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 6; Dwelling 271, ED: 90, p. 30 list J. N. Christmas, age 30, farmer, born in GA, parents in SC; wife, Lucy, 30 & 5 children: Leiddie, 11; John, 8; Clauda, 6; Mary E., 2 & David N., 2 mo. Census taken June 19, 1880. Brother, Daniel & family is in dwelling 269.1900 Census, Calhoun Co., FL; Wewahitchka; Dwelling 280; ED: 1, p. 12B list Jas. N. Christmas, age 50; farmer, born in GA, parents in SC; Wife, Maud, 23, born Dec. 1876 in GA, married 6 years, had 3 children - 3 living. Children listed in the household: David, 20; Lenora, 17; Jas (D?), 14; Wm. J., 10; Elbert, 4; Lee S., 3 & Nathan, 1. Also living in the household is John Raffield, 20.
[WHT: From Howard W. Christmas:] married 2 or 3 times; lived at Port St. Joe, Fla. for a while; burned to death in Sandy Joe Fletcher's house in Wilcox Co., GA.
[WHT: Marlene C. McLean gave me info on marriage to Maudie; this was confirmed & wedding date by great nephew, Benny Raffield.]
Maudie Raffield was born 1877 the daughter of William S. Raffield b1852 and Florence Sullivan. William was a school teacher. Maudie was probably born in Irwin or Dooly County. Maybe around Sylvester, Georgia. William Raffield and Florence Sullivan were both from Dooly County, Georgia.
[WHT: Middle name from Mary House Barnette.]
449. James Daniel Christmas-7627
[WHT: Think this is the correct James. His WWI Draft Registration Card was dated Sept. 11, 1918; Newton, Baker Co., GA; Name on card is James Danell Christmas, but signature looks like Daniel as middle name, farmer. He was of medium height & built, blue eyes, and light hair. Nearest relative, Mrs. Ella Christmas.]Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: James D Christmas; Death Date: 6 Jul 1958; County of Death: Crisp; Gender: M (Male); Race: White; Age: 72 years; County of Residence: Crisp; Certificate: 19784.
[WHT: Maudie is living with son, Nathan in 1930 census.]
116. Laura Ann Sophronia Christmas-814
1900 Census; Dwelling 187; 1012 District Militia, Dooly Co., GA; ED: 98; p. 9A list Laura, born Jan. 1864; husband, Bennett, Oct. 1866 & 6 children: Gossie, b. Aug 1886; Eddie L., Oct. 1888; Gordie, April 1891; Dovie, Sep 1893; Claudia, April 1896 & Walter B., Aug. 1898. Also living in the household is her mother, Mary A., 60 widow & sister, Silvie Christmas, age 20.1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 286; ED: 31, p. 14B list Bennett A. Cason, age 45, farmer; wife, Laura S., 46, married 25 years, had 8 children - 7 living; children: Eddie L., 21; Gordie, 19; Dovie, 17; Claudia, 14; Walter B., 12; Buford, 8 & Nettie M., 4. Also living in household is Mary K. Christmas, 70, mother-in-law.
1920 Census; Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 51; ED: 32, p. 3A list Bennett T. Cason, age, 55; wife, Laura S., 55 & 4 Children: Claudie, 23; Walter B., 21; Buford, 16 & Nettie M., 14. Also living with them is Epsey Cason, 78, widow, mother of Bennett.
Living next door is son Dovie B. & family.1930 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 108, ED: 3, p. 6B; She and 4 children are listed under Buford Cason's household.
458. Claudia Cason-3988
never married.
117. William Thomas Christmas-815
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1012 District Militia; Dwelling # 424; ED: 93 or 13, p. 20A list Thomas Christmas, age 33, farmer; wife, Nancy, 31, they have been married 15 years; had 9 children - 7 living: Mary A., 13; John N., 12; William C., 10; Thomas T., 9; Amer G., 7; Julius D., 4 & Ernest J., 2. Brothers, Needam & Charles are living in dwellings # 426 & 427.1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 291; ED: 31, p. 14B list William T. Christmas, age 43, farmer; wife, Nancy O., 41, married 25 years, had 12 children - 9 living; children: John N., 22; William C., 20; Julius D., 14; Ernest L., 12; Albert L., 8 & Ethel M., 6.
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 15; ED: 32, p. 1B list William T. Christmas, age 54, farmer; wife Nancy O., 51 & 4 children: Willie C., 31; Julius D., 24; Albert L., 18 & Ethel M., 16. Also living in household is Corine Hutto, age 21, boarder.
Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
Name: William T Christmas; Death Date: 24 Mar 1942; County of Death: Dooly; Gender: M (Male); Race: White; Age: 76 years; Certificate: 7787.
464. William C. Christmas-5225
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917, shows DOB, born in Dooly Co., farmer, works for father, W. T. Christmas, and is single. He is described as tall, medium built with blue eyes, and brown hair.]
This individual is from 1900 census; first name very hard to read; could be Onner.
119. Needam Jerry Christmas-817
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 424; ED: 93, p. 20A list Needam J. Christmas, age 29; wife, Mary, no age, married 9 years, had 5 children - 5 living: Clara N., 7; Florence E., 6; Rosie L., 3; Mary F., 2 & James R., 1.1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 1; ED: 32, p. 1A list Needam J. Christmas, age 39, farmer; wife, Mary L., 38, married 19 years, had 9 children - 9 living; children listed: Rosa L., 15; Faustine, 14; James A., 11; Paul, 9; Lucius, 5; Annie M., 1 & Annie L., 1.
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 32; ED: 32, p. 2A list Needam J. Christmas, age 49, widow, farmer & 7 children: Rosa, 25; Paul, 17; Lucius, 14; Annie M., 10; Annie L., 10; Estelle, 7 & Jeanette, 3+.
1930 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 107, ED: 3, p. 6B list N. Jerry Christmas, age 59, widow; son, Lucus, 24 & wife, Myrtle, 28 and daughter, May, 4; daughter, Genette, 13; son-in-law, Lewis Lindsey, 34 daughter, Annie Lou C. Lindsey, 21 & their dau., Francis, 3.
1930 Census: Buford Cason, his mother, siblings & family in dwelling 108; brother, Madison in dwelling 114.
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, signed Sept, 17, 1918, as James Roy Christmas, age 19, work for Empire Cotton Oil Co.; nearest relative is Nina Murphy Christmas, who I assume is his wife. He is described as tall, slender with blue eyes, and dark hair.]
1900 census list Charles, wife, Lottie and 3 children: Eva, Mary & Charles L.; they have been married 8 years; had 3 children - all living.1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 290; ED: 31, p. 14B list Charlie C. Christmas, age 38, farmer; wife, Lottie, 37, married 18 years, had 4 children - 4 living; children: Eva, 16; Mary, 14; Charlie L., 12 & Elijah, 10.
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 18; ED: 32, p. 1B ist Charlie Christmas, age 47, farmer, ownes property; wife, Charlotte, 46 & son Elijah, 19.
1930 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Vienna, Militia District 535; Dwelling 137; ED: 3, p. 7B list C. Charles Christmas, age 58; wife, Lottie, 57 & neice, Eva, 15. Son, Charles Lee is in dwelling 138.
[WHT: The following obit was sent by Tom Lloyd.]
Vienna, Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Christmas, 75, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Yawn, were held Tuesday at the Smyrna Baptist church. She is survived by two sons, C. L. Christmas and E. C. Christmas, Vienna, two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Yawn and Mrs. Mary Burch, Atlanta. A brother, E. A. Hutto, Fitzgerald; A sister, Mrs. L. L. Crozler, Atlanta: 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 283; ED: 31, P. 14A & 14B list Madison Christmas, age 35, farmer; wife, Lucian M., 31, married 11 years, had 5 children - 2 living; children: James B., 6 & Lucie P., 3. [WHT: In dwelling 286 is his mother, Mary K. Christmas, age 70, widow, living in the household of Bennett Cason; brothers William is in dwelling 295 and Charles in 296.][WHT: According to his World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12 1918, he was a farmer, living in Vienna, GA. He was described as tall, slender built, with blue eyes and dark hair.]
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 37; ED: 32, p. 2B list Madison C. Christmas, age 45, farmer, ownes property; wife, Lucian M., 44 & 3 children: James B., 15; Lucy P., 13 & William J., 9.1930 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 114, ED: 3, p. 6B list M. C. Christmas, age 55; wife, Maude, 51 & son, Willie, 17. Also living with them is W. W. Bridges, 17, roomer. [WHT: In dwelling 113 is son, Bennie & family.]
A Nettie S. Christmas, b 28 Jul 1907 - d 29 Apr 1934, is buried in Lane Cemetery, Dooly Co., GA, PLOT between rows 2&3 west side, note on slab, "Mother", but there is no other graves close by. This info is from Eddie Jones' Lane Cemetery Survey.
122. Eliza Lenora Christmas-820
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1012 District Militia; Dwelling # 423, list Eliza & Albert; married 4 years, no children; Eliza's bothers, Thomas, Needam & Charles live in dwelling # 424, 436 & 427.1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; 1012 District Militia; Dwelling 307; ED:31, p. 15B list Albert C. Morris, age 34, born in GA, farmer; wife, Eliza L., 33, married 13 years, had 3 children - 2 living: Beulah, 9 & Ola C., 2.
[WHT: Information on Albert's middle name & descendants from granddaughter, Elizabeth Katherine "Pam" Morris, via e-mail, Aug. 29, 1998. According to Pam, Eliza died in childbirth and Albert married again; Albert & Eliza had a son that died about 1 year of age. Additional info received July 4, 1999: Pam just returned from visited to Vienna, GA, where she visited relatives; she saw the Dillard Bible and the bed of Nathan Christmas and Mary Ann Dillard; also visited their gravesite and took photos and video.]
1910 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 1012; Dwelling 296; ED: 31, p. 14B list Thomas W. Register, age 41, farmer; wife, Sylvia, 30, married 8 years, had 5 children - 4 living: Ruby, 7; Walter J., 6; Gladys, 2 & George W., 2 mo.1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 535; Dwelling 13; ED: 32, p. 1A & 1B, list Thomas, Sylvia, and their 8 children.
[WHT: Source: g-son, David Register. Last 4 children from Sandra Bush Oliver.]
1870 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Drayton; Dwelling 1364; p. 152 list Richd Hudson, 33, farmer, born in GA; wife, Sealy, 30 & 3 children: Sidney, 4; Margaret, 2 & 6 mo. & Charley, 5 mo.1880 Census, Houston Co., GA; Henderson 926; Dwelling 225; ED: 33, p. 21 list Richard Hudson, age 42, farmer; wife, Celia, 40 & 5 children: Sidney, 15; Margaret, 12; Charley 10; Jeremiah, 7 & Henry, 1.
1900 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Unadilla, 1466; Dwelling 644; ED: 86, p. 16B list Richard Hudson, age 62; wife, Celey, 60 & 3 children: Jerry, 27; Henry, 21 & John, 20.
128. Jeremiah Richard Christmas Jr.-706
1870 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Drayton PO; Dwelling 1380, p. 154 list Jerry Christmas, age 25, farmer; wife, Jerminia, 20 and 2 children: Thomas, 3 yr. 9 mo. & Silas, 6 mo. Census taken
Aug. 18, 1870.1880 Census, Dooly Co., GA; District 2, Dwelling 77; ED: 2, p. 9 list Jerry Christmas, age 38, farmer; wife, Jerima, 29 & 3 children: Elilias, 11; John E., 6, & Cerena, 4 mo.; all born in GA.
1900 Census, Houston Co. GA; 541 Militia District; Dwelling # 284; ED: 11, Sheet 11A list J. R., age 59; wife, Jermima, 45; married 35 years; had 11 children - 5 living; children with them are Pearl, 17 & Gladstone, 9.
Died from a kick by a mule; information from g-son, Howard Christmas. Served in Confederate Army; Private, Company C, 28th Battalion Georgia Seige Artillery; enlisted Feb. 7, 1864. A Jeremiah R. Christmas is also listed as a private in Company C, 7th Florida Infantry.
[WHT: Howard W. Christmas says Walnut Cemetery, headstone put there by his father, grave # 41.]1890 Houston Co., GA Census shows her name as Josephine, married 35 years, 11 children, 5 living; she and parents born in GA.
1920 Census, Dooly Co., GA; Militia District 516; Dwelling 222; ED: 31, p. 11A list Jane R. Christmas, 68, widow & daughter, Pearl, 38, single.
[WHT: According to Howard W. Christmas' records, he died at age 17 from congested chill. However, he is not listed with his family in the 1880 census.]
511. Pearl Christmas-7211
[WHT: Received the following form Loretta Siefferman, descendant, on May 25, 2010.]
I am the great-great-granddaughter of Jeremiah Richard (#124) and Jemima Bryan (#708) from your Descendants' List.
I have a 4 generation photo of my mother (Emma Lily Bembry) as a baby in 1910. I believe that Jemima is the great-grandmother in the picture. I am attaching it for you, along with a photo taken in 1953, with me as the child,
Emma Lily (my mother) Pearl Christmas Stuckey and Annie Lee Pattishall.
Your website is a treasure trove that I stumbled upon this morning. It verifies a lot of the information I have already gathered and fills in a lot of blanks that I had.
Many thanks for your contribution to our family!
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