628. Jerome Archible B. Christmas-7388
1910 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Dwelling 307, Sumter Township 6 list Jerome A. C., age 36, with wife, Francis A., age 26; married 9 years, had 4 children - 3 living: Goddard H., 7; Aline E. 6 & Herbert T., age 2.[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his name as Jerome Archible Leter Christmas, DOB, farmer, lives in Cades, Williamsburg Co., SC; nearest relative is Thedore Christmas. He is described as tall, medium build with brown eyes and black hair.]
1920 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC,Sumter; Dwelling 2, ED 141, p. 1A list Jerome, widow, and children, Goddard H., age 18 & Therodore H., age 11, living with his brother, James C., married, age 48; also living with them is his sister, Ruth A., widow, age 45. it shows James C. as owner of property, probably his father's homeplace.
630. James Riley Christmas-2686
1900 Census, listed with mother.1910 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Sumter; Dwelling 284; ED: 99, p. 19A list J. Riley Christmas, age 32, married 13 years, farmer; wife, Eliza A., 32, had 5 children - 4 living; Children: Willoughby, 11; Vinie, 6; Tillman, 3 & Bethea, 7 mo.
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his DOB as March 7, 1878, farmer, lives in Lake City, SC; nearest relative is Mrs. Lisa Ann Christmas. He is described as short, stout build with brown eyes and black hair.]
South Carolina Death Records, 1821-1955
Name: James R Christmas; Death Date: 11 Aug 1929; Age at Death: 51 years; Born: 1878; Gender: Male; Color: White; Parents: Williby Christmas & Vina Parker; Burial: Parker Cem.; County of Death: Williamsburg; Certificate Number: 015010; Informant: Williby Christmas.Death certificate show parents as Willoughby Christmas & Vina Parker; information given by Williby Christmas, Greeleyville, SC address. Some of the info on children is from Sidney's dau., Bobbie Jean C. Hutto in a letter to Lamar Christmas dated Mar. 16, 1993.
[WHT: need to check death certificate date; wife, Eliza is listed as a widow in 1920 census.]
My great-grandparents, James Riley and Eliza Parker had another baby that was not listed in your records, named George B. Christmas that died the same year born, 1917. No monthly dates were recorded on the headstone, so he might have been still born (?). I found Parker Cemetery, as you travel towards Lake City it is located on the left side of Hwy. 52, the road on the opposite side of 52 is labeled “Patty”. James Riley Christmas (2686) is buried there beside his infant son William Christmas (8387). There were very few headstones left, but as I walked, there were indentions in the ground the size of plots, so I am assuming there are others there without headstones or any markings. I truly wish you could have been there. I am returning soon to take photos of the remaining headstones and some of us are talking about trying to save what is out there. We are going to contact a headstone company to see what can be done to preserve them.
[WHT: Thanks to granddaughter, Mary Ferguson Miller for providing the above information on Sept. 27, 2008.]
1920 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC, Sumter; Dwelling 5; ED 141, p. 1A list Eliza, widow, age 43, and 5 children: Vinie, 16; Tillman, 14; Bertha M., 10; Sid W., age 8 & Mary M., 7.
1645. Willoughby Edward Christmas-2689
No children.
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his name as Edward, DOB as 1899, age 19, single, farmer, work for James Riley Christmas, lives in Lake City, SC. He is described as medium height and build with grey eyes and dark hair.]
1930 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Hope; Dwelling 356; ED: 4, p. 19A lists
Willoughby Christmas, age 31, farmer; wife, Ella, age 31, married 10 years, &
Theodore Christmas, 20, cousin. Next door is Ella's brother, Henry Christmas and family.[WHT: The Social Security Death Index shows his residence to be Charleston, SC.]
1930 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Hope; Dwelling 356; ED: 4, p. 19A list Willoughby Christmas, age 31 and wife Ella, 31; living with them is a cousin, Theodore Christmas, 20. Ella lives next door to her brother, Henry Christmas and family.
631. William Beauregard Christmas-7352
[WHT: Thanks to Mary Ferguson Miller, granddaughter for providing the following information on Sept. 27, 2008.]
I also found out that my grandfather’s father, William Beauregard Christmas (7352) was killed when he went out to buy barbeque from some black men. I don’t know the details, but from what I was told, the black men were who killed him. My grandfather, Joseph Jackson Christmas (5392) was 4 years old when this happened, so William Beauregard (Gordy), probably died in the year 1909 and was approx. 27.
1910 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Sumter; Dwelling 281; ED: 99, p. 18B list Lizza Christmas, age 33, widow & 2 children: Jackson, 4 & Madison, 2. She is living in the household of Zack Mims, age 60, and is referred to as daughter, and her children as grandsons.1930 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Mouzon; Dwelling 89; ED: 16, p. 5B lists Lizzie Christmas, age 46, widow, rents, works on a farm, and 3 children: Jackson, 22; Madison, 19 & Mae, 14. All born in SC.
[WHT: Received the following from Mary Miller, niece, on Sept. 22, 2007.]
Hi Herbert,My Aunt Mae was my grandfather’s (Joseph Jackson Christmas) HALF sister - same mother, different father. She did not actually have a Christmas blood line. I was told she was a Parker, not a Christmas. And yes, she is the 1930 census “Mae”, age 14. I guess my grandfather’s mother (Lizzie Mims) remarried after Madison & Joseph Jackson Christmas and had MAE Parker.
1910 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Sumter; Dwelling 279 - Family 280; ED: 99, p. 18B list Davie, J. Filyaw, age 30; wife, Tishal B., 29; married 9 years; 4 children - 3 living: Tha, 4; Bessie, 2 & Dallas, 9. mo. Mackey Christmas, 21, servant, is living with them. In dwelling 280 is Jesse A. W. Christmas and family.1920 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC, Sumter; Dwelling 25, ED 141, p. 2B list David J. Filyaw, age 39, widow & 4 children: Ila, 15; Bessie, 13; Dallas, 10 & Mirby, 7.
635. Thetha Lugenice Christmas-2674
[WHT: Information on husband, W. A. Mims from Lamar Christmas; funeral home records shows a Christmas, dau. of Ira, married to J. E. Mims -- need to check on husband.]
[WHT: Listed in 1900 Williamsburg Co., SC census, Dwelling # 86, Sumter.]
[WHT: Father: Zachariah "Zack" A. Mims; listed in 1900 Williamsburg Co., SC census, Sumter; Dwelling # 77.]
637. Henry Charles Christmas-2677
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB as 1892, has wife and child, farmer, lives in Kingstree, and was born in Cades, SC. He is described as medium height and slender build with blue eyes and black hair.]1920 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Hope; Dwelling 36; ED: 134; p. 3A list Henry, age 26; wife, Ruby, 22 & 2 children: David, 3 1/2 & Hazel, 1 & 9/12. Also listed is brother, Mack, 30 & sister-in-law, Lilly, 22.
1930 Census, Williamsburg Co., SC; Hope; Dwelling 355; ED: 4, p. 19A lists Henry Christmas, age 38, farmer, rents; wife, Ruby, 30 & 4 children: David J., 13; Hazel R., 11; Mary B., 7 & Annie C., 4. All born in SC. Sister, Ella and husband, Willoughby lives in dwelling 356.
Middle name of Charles is from "The County Recorder" newspaper, Dec. 2, 1971 issue.
Ellis CHRISTMAS listed as father of Henry Charles CHRISTMAS born Mar 15 1890 died Nov 28 1971 in Kelly Nursing home; no spouse listed; lived in Greeleyville, SC; mother Lietha Floyd; survivors Davis Christmas, Mrs Walter Feagin, Barbara Moore, R.L. Yarborough, Mrs. Richburg. Buried Bethesda near Cades. Williamsburg Funeral Home Records
639. Fannie Belle Christmas-7445
[WHT: Other than the information on Benjamin, Debbie Gainey, a descendant, provided the information on Fannie's children, via email June 6, 2001.]
[WHT: From JoAnne Parker, May 7, 2007: Mayesville Black River Church, Sumter, SC. The cemetery is on the same road going from Sumter to Florence which you turn off of to go to Wells Cemetery.]Also from JoAnne Parker, May 13, 2007 regarding a photo.
From left to right.
Eva Louise Simpson married to Herbert Roy Rogers, Sr, Annie Lou Simpson married to Harry Mathis Chandler, Sr., Gaither and Fannie, Edna Pearl Simpson married to Robert Lee Rogers. Standing behind from left to right is Benjamin Griffin “Byrd” Simpson married to Sudie Oliva Pack, Robert Allison Simpson married to Ellen Irene Amerson, John Albert Simpson (never been married) Theodore Lewis “Ted” Simpson married to Joyce Craig, Sidney Pauline Simpson married to Haney Hewitt and Ida Ruth Simpson married to Jack “Jake” Johnson. The only ones missing from this is James Roy “Leroy” Simpson (deceased) married to Ruth Nesbitt and George Quiney Simpson (died before age 3).
642. Thomas Pate Christmas-7448
Served in WWI, joining on June 10, 1918 - H.D. on Feb. 17, 1919.1930 Census, Kershaw Co., SC; Camden; Dwelling 200; ED: 9, p. 9B lists Thomas P. Christmas, age 32, barber, rents; wife, Esther M., 32 & 2 children: Thomas C., 8 & Ellen, 7; both born in NC, as was Esther.
North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Thomas Pate Christmas; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 63; Birth Date: 25 May 1899; Birth Place: Sumter, South Carolina, United States; Death Date: 9 Apr 1963; Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg; Spouse's Name: Mary Wesson Christmas; Father's Name: John J Christmas; Mother's Name: Ellen Brown; RESIDENCE: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
644. Addie Marie Christmas-7383
[WHT: Charles Farmer is the source of the children.]
1953 in Sumter, SC.
645. Catherine Oleta Christmas-7381
1953 in Sumter, SC.
North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: L D Hopkins {WHT: T. D. Hopkins]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 52; Birth Date: 30 Mar 1876; Birth Place: South Carolina, United States; Death Date: 15 Mar 1929; Death Location: Rockingham, Richmond; Spouse's Name: Minnie Hopkins; Father's Name: Wm Hopkins; Mother's Name: Della Christmas.
648. Emma Elizabeth Hopkins-3823
North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Mrs. Emma Player, [Mrs. Emma Hopkins]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 67; Birth Date: 15 Jan 1876; Birth Place: South Carolina, United States; Death Date: 30 Mar 1943; Death Location: Wolf Pit, Richmond; Spouse's Name: Henry Player; Father's Name: William Hopkins; Mother's Name: Mary Christmas; RESIDENCE: East Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina.
1920 Census, Richmond Co., NC; Wolf Pit; Dwelling 214; ED: 129, p. 17A list Henry C. Player, age 54, born SC, rents, no employment; wife, Emma, 47 & 8 children: Lizzie, 22; Haskom, 17; Grover, 16; James, 15; Henry, 14; Walter, 13; Nannie L., 9 & Bernie, 5. The 4 oldest children work in the cotton mills. All children born in SC except Bernie, who was born in NC. [WHT: appears Henry & family moved to NC between 1911 and 1915.]
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