1593. Lou Anna Oates-14898
[WHT: comments by Mark Oates: When my sister, Tena Rae was born, Lou Anna loved her name so much, she took the name and used it the rest of her life.]
1597. Charles Christmas-16342
1900 Census, Perry Co., AR; Rose Creek; Dwelling 202; ED: 161, p. 12A list Manerva Chrismus, age 40 (Oct. 1859), widow, born in AL; Charles R. Chrismus, 2, son, born in AR, father in NC & mother in AR; 5 Robinson males identified as sons; Hasty A. Stewart, 5, (April 1895) boarder.1910 Census, Perry Co., AR; Rose Creek; Dwelling 68; ED: 75, p. 4B list Minerva Christmas, age 50, widow, born in AL, had 7 children - 5 living; Charles Christmas, 12, stepson, born in AR, as were parents; Annie Stewart, 15, adopted daughter. [WHT: In dwellings 69-73 appear to be Minerva's Robinson children.]
WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18, Perryville, AR, dated: Sept. 11, 1919 shows Charley Christmas as being born on March 13, 1898; farmer, living at Rt. 1, Casa, Perry Co., AR; nearest relative, Annie Raney, same address. [WHT: She might be Annie Stewart.]
1920 Census, Perry Co., AR; Rose Creek; Dwelling 23; ED: 76, p. 2A list Manurity Christmas, age 60, widow, born in AL; Charlie Christmas, 21 or 27, stepson, born in AR. Robertson families live in dwelling 26 & 27; Raney families in 28-30.
Social Security Death Index: Name: Charley Christmas; SSN: 429-22-4886; Last Residence: 72025 Casa, Perry, Arkansas, United States of America; Born: 13 Mar 1898; Died: Aug 1974; State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (Before 1951).
Groom: Charley Christmas; Groom's Age: 21; Groom's Estimated Birth Year: 1899; Groom's Residence: Casa, Perry, Arkansas; Bride: Bertha Filch; Bride's Age: 17; Bride's Estimated Birth Year: 1903; Bride's Residence: Casa, Perry, Arkansas;
Marriage License Date: 14 Sep 1920; Marriage Place: Perry, Arkansas, United States; Film Number: 1026189; Digital Folder Number: 4326235; Image Number: 00283; Page Number: 485; Source: Arkansas County Marriage Records, 1837-1957.Social Security Death Index: Name: Bertha Christmas; SSN: 429-72-4982; Last Residence: 72833 Danville, Yell, Arkansas, United States of America; Born: 18 Aug 1902; Died: Jul 1973; State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (1956).
3181. Minnie Pearl Christmas-16344
Courier News- (Jan/12/2009)
DARDANELLE: Minnie Pearl Harris, 67, of Casa died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Born April 1, 1941, in Rose Creek to the late Charlie and Berta Fitch Christmas, she was a homemaker and mother. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Clifford Harris; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Del Link and Sharon and Randy Door, all of Russellville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sarah and Bob Rose of Belleville, Rachel Gilmore of Russellville, Dean and Everette Williams of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, Verlin and Francis Christmas of Casa; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Services will be graveside at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Fitch Cemetery in Casa. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.
United States Obituary Collection - Online: Newspaper Title: Courier; Newspaper Location: Russellville, AR, USA; Birth Date: 4 Jan 1941; Birth Place: Rose Creek; Residence (at time of death): Dardanelle; Spouse's name: Clifford Harris; Parents' Names: Charlie and Berta Fitch Christmas; Childrens' Names: Karen and Del Link and Sharon and Randy Door, All of Russellville; Siblings' Names: Sarah and Bob Rose of Belleville, Rachel Gilmore of Russellville, Dean and Everette Williams of Dardanelle; Verlin and Francis Christmas of Casa; Number of Grandchildren: 5; Number of Great-grandchildren: 3.
1598. Charles William Christmas-16366
[WHT: See 1910 Census info for his mother, Martha.]WWI Draft Registration Card, lives at RFD 3, Dardanelle,Yell Co., AR, dated July 5, 1917 list Charles Wm Christmas, born March 5, 1892 in the Chickashaw Nation, farmer, single.
1920 Census, Yell Co., AR; Wilson; Dwelling 21; ED: 202, p. 2B list Bill Christmas, age 24, widow, born in AR, farm laborer, living in the household of John R. Jefferies.
1930 Census, Perry Co., AR; South View; Dwelling 31; ED: 6, p. 2B list Will Christmas, age 35, farmer, born in OK, parents in AR; wife, Manie O., 28, married 1 year.
WWII Draft Registration Card, Serial # U334 list Charles W. Christmas, born March 5, 1892, lives in Casa, Perry Co., AR, neartest relative, Mamie Christmas, same address, works in Casa, Yell Co., AR. Signed: C. W. Christmas
Social Security Death Index: Name: Charles W. Christmas; SSN: 431-38-2222;
Last Residence: 72025 Casa, Perry, Arkansas, United States of America; Born: 5 Mar 1892; Died: 27 Apr 1985; State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (Before 1951)Texas Death Index, 1903-2000: Name: Charles Christmas; Death Date: 27 Apr 1985; Death County: Rockwall; Gender: Male.
Obit: Yell Co. Record - AR; May 8, 1985:
Charles William Christmas, 96, formerly of Casa Died Sunday, April 29, 1985 at Rockwall, TX. Survivors include one son, Billy Joe Christmas of Rockwall, TX; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Graveside services were Tuesday, April 30, at Needmore Cemetery near Casa by Rev. Thomas Morris. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home.
Social Security Death Index: Name: Mamie Christmas; SSN: 430-02-6872; Last Residence: 72025 Casa, Perry, Arkansas, United States of America; Born: 5 Apr 1901; Died: Oct 1982; State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (1967).
3186. Billy Joe Christmas-16668
Texas Marriage Collection,1814-1909 and 1966-2002: Name: Billy J Christmas;
Gender: Male; Marriage Date: 17 Nov 1982; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933; Age: 49; Spouse: Sylvia W Alexander; Spouse Est Birth Year: abt 1935; Spouse Age: 47; Marriage County: Harris; Marriage State: Texas.Obit: Yell Co. Record - AR; May 18 1987:
Billy Joe Christmas. age 54, of Casa died Sunday, March 8, 1987 at his home. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a carpenter, the son of the late Charles and Mamie Eubanks Christmas. He i survived by three sons, Bobby Joe Christmas of Ft. Smith, Billy Joe Christmas and Ronnie Lee Christmas of Brookefield, IL; one daughter, Bonnie Jean Johnson of Ft. Smith and two grandchildren.Services were March 11 at Needmore Pavillion with the Rev. Thomas Morris officiating. Interment was in Needmore Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Marvin Rainey, Stanley Allen, Billy Joe Christmas, Ronny Christmas, Danny Harris and Lannie Hubbard.
Social Security Death Index: Name: Billy J. Christmas; SSN: 431-54-1075; Last Residence: 72025 Casa, Perry, Arkansas, USA; Born: 25 Feb 1933; Died: 8 Mar 1987; State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (Before 1951)
1612. Rufus Carlisle Tallon-15752
1930 Census, Richland Co., SC; Columbia; Dwelling 82; ED: 40-33, p. 9A list Rufus C. Tallon, age 34, traveling salesman; wife, Belle A., 34, married at age 21 & 4 children: Helen E., 11; Rufus C., Jr., 10; Ruth G., 8 & Graham H., 2.
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