1994. Zellie Christmas-220
1910 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 142 : ED: 71, Sheet 21B list John Jones, age 28, farmer; wife, Zilla, 18, married 3 years, had 2 children - 1 living: Maud, 2. [WHT: In dwelling 141 is Fanny Christmas, who I think is her mother.]1920 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 149 : ED: 109, p. 8A list John Jones, age 39, farmer; wife, Zillie, 27 & 5 children: Fannie, 12; Hubbard, 7; Majoe, 5; Monroe, 3 & Lide, 6 mo.
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 236 : ED: 34-12, p. 13A list John Jones, age 50, farmer; wife, Zillie, 39 & 5 children: Herbert, 18; Major, 14; Monroe, 11; Lide, 9 & Lula, 7.
3554. Fannie Jones-15511
[WHT: On Helen Moody's web site (Helen's Little Corner) is the following obituary. I think this is Fannie, the daughter of Zillie.]
Name: Fannie Jones Yarboro [WHT: Spelled Yarborough on headstone.]
Parents: John and Zillie Christmas (Jones)
Date of Birth/Age: Age 88
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Friday, September 22, 1995
Place of Death: a Marion hospital
Place of Burial: Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Source & date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Tuesday, September 26, 1995, Page 4, Col. 3
[WHT: An assumption, Magoline is wife of Herbert Jones.]
1995. Aris Christmas-221
1910 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 65; ED: 71, p. 4A list Willie Caulder, age 36, farmer, married at age 16; wife, Oria, 35, married at age 15, had 10 children - 8 living; children: James, 16; Eva, 13; Boyd, 10; Thomas, 8; Ella, 6; Hastin, 4 & Ethel, 2.1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 70; ED: 12, p. 4B list Irie Calder, age 60, widow, m-i-l, living in the household of her daughter, Mae, age 19, & s-i-l, Luther Yarborough, age 21. [WHT: the first name could be Iris or Irris, it was had to read.]
[WHT comments: The mother/daughter relationship between Frances & Arse is provided by their descendants and other Christmas/Caulder family members. I have met many of these cousins at the Christmas reunions, held in Latta, SC; 2002 - 2006]
[WHT: In 2002, Sandra Brumbles, and Danny Calder provided additional descendant information.]
3560. Georgia Christmas-12182
Georgia Christmas (1890 - 1948) is buried at Sweat Cem., Dillon Co., SC, near Latta; DIRECTIONS: Leaving Latta on 301 towards Florence, past St. Laurent PaperBoard, go 1 mile. Take a right on East Canal Rd. Go over the railroad tracks and it's the first dirt road on the right. The Cemetery sits way back from the road.Her 1948 obituary in the Dillon Herald refers to her as Georgia Christmas Caulder, and the wife of W. C. Caulder.
[WHT: Her Dillon Co., SC death certificate shows her name as Georgia Caulder, DOB as June 15, 1896 - think this is wrong, see 1900 census info for her grandmother, Francis; parents as Willis Caulder & Orris Christmas; Informant was W. C. or E. Caulder, probably her husband.]
South Carolina Death Records, 1821-1955
Name: Georgia Caulder; Death Date: 7 Sep 1948; Age at Death: 50 years; Born: 1898;
Gender: Female; Color: White; County of Death: Dillon; Certificate Number: 014438.[WHT: From Helen Moody's web site, Helen Little Corner; used with Helen's permission.]
Name: Mrs. Georgia Christmas Caulder; Spouse: W. C. Caulder; Date of Death: Friday;
Place of Death: Dillon, SC; Place of Burial: Sweat Cemetery, Latta, Dillon County, SC;
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Thursday, September 23, 1948, page 9, col. 1[WHT: Received Nov. 21, 2002 from Danny Calder. What information do you have on Georgia Christmas buried in the Sweat Cem. outside of Latta. I know she is the mother of Daisy Christmas Darman who is also buried there, Daisy also had a sister named Mollie. From family members it is said that Oris Christmas Caulder was the mother of Georgia, and Oris mother was Frances.]
Georgiana is listed with her grandmother, Frances in the 1900 Marion Co. census, as is Amelia, ages 12 & 11; both referred to as daughters of Frances.
[WHT: Additional information on Georgia's children was given me in July, 2003 by Donna Owens Caulder; it was given to Donna by Olin Caulder, Jr., grandson of Haston Caulder.]
3561. Amelia Christmas-15517
[WHT: I will show Amelia as a daughter of Aris to keep track of her. I do not know she is her daughter.]
3562. James Caulder-12183
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC, Moody; Dwelling 81; ED 34 - 12, p. 5B list James, age 38; wife, Norma, 40 & 4 children: Elliot, 18; Lilly M., 16; Bessie, 14 & L. B., 4 yr. 9 mo. male, adopted. Sister, Eva & husband, Ralston lives in dwelling 82. [WHT: neither Dora or Annie Lou are listed, and I question if they are their children.]North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Jim Caulder; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 78; Birth Date: 10 Jul 1894; Birth Place: South Carolina, United States; Death Date: 20 Jun 1973; Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover; Father's Name: Willis Caulder; Mother's Name: Aris Christmas; RESIDENCE: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
South Carolina Death Records, 1821-1955:
Name: Norma Caulder; Death Date: 24 Sep 1955; Age at Death: 64; Born: 29 Mar 1891; County of Death: Marion; Father: Malcomd Caulder; Mother: Annie Graham; Husband: Jim Caulder; Burial: Hulon; Certificate Number: 013454.
3563. Eva Caulder-12184
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC, Moody; Dwelling 81; ED 34 - 12, p. 5B list Ralston Calder, age 28 & wife, Eva, 28; no children; married at age 18.
3564. Boyd Caulder-12185
SC PVT Co. G 60 Pioneer Infantry WWI1930 Census, Dillon Co., SC; Kirby; Dwelling 119; ED: 22, p. 7B list Boyd Calder, age 42, born in SC; wife, Eugenia, 27 & 4 children: Leroy, 10; Carrie, 7; Issie M., 5 & H. B., 1 & 4 mo.
[WHT: From Helen Moody's web site, Helen Little Corner; used with Helen's permission.]
Name: Boyd Caulder
Parents: Willis and Aris Caulder
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Monday
Place of Death: Dillon
Place of Burial: Services at Smith Brothers Funeral Home (Veteran)
Source & date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Thursday, June 22, 1967, page 5, col. 4 & 5.[WHT: Other information on Boyd's family given me in July, 2003 by Donna Owens Caulder; it was given to Donna by Olin Caulder, Jr., grandson of Haston Caulder. Also, Jeannie Sweat, wife of Lester, provided family info to Donna.]
[WHT: A 1909 birth date is given on a Dillon Co., SC cemetery web site. Based on the 1930 census, showing her age to be 27, and the birth of Leroy in 1920, I will use the birth year from the census of 1903.]
3565. Thomas Caulder-12186
[WHT: Information on Tom's family given me in July, 2003 by Donna Owens Caulder; it was given to Donna by Olin Caulder, Jr., grandson of Haston Caulder.][WHT: From Helen Moody's web site, Helen's Little Corner; used with Helen's permission.]
Name: Tom Caulder
Parents: Willis and Aris Christmas Caulder
Spouse: Janie Cook Caulder
Date of Birth/Age: Age 80
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Tuesday of last week
Place of Death: Dillon
Place of Burial: Services at Sardis Baptist Church
Source & date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Tuesday, November 29, 1977, page 7, col. 2
[WHT: From Helen Moody's web site, Helen's Little Corner; used with Helen's permission.]
Name: Janie C. Caulder
Parents: Silas and Florence Cook
Spouse: Thomas Caulder
Date of Birth/Age: Age 76
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Death: a Dillon nursing home
Place of Burial: services at Sardis Baptist Church
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Tuesday, April 3, 1979, page 13, col. 1
3566. Haston Caulder-12187
1930 Census, Dillon Co., SC; Kirby; Dwelling 120; ED: 22, p. 7B list Hasting Calder, age 27, farm laborer; wife, Romie, 18; married 1 year.[WHT: From Helen's Little Corner web site; used with Helen's permission.]
Name: Haston Caulder
Parents: Willis Caulder and Christmas Caulder
Date of Birth/Age: Age 93
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Death: a Bennettsville nursing home (Article headlined Latta)
Place of Burial: Bethlehem Church Cemetery
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Tuesday, July 19, 1994, page 15C, col. 1[WHT: Information on Haston's family given me in July, 2003 by Donna Owens Caulder; it was given to Donna by Olin Caulder, Jr., grandson of Haston Caulder.]
3567. Ella Caulder-12188
[WHT: Information on Ella's family given me in July, 2003 by Donna Owens Caulder; it was given to Donna by Olin Caulder, Jr., grandson of Haston Caulder.]
3569. Etta Mae Caulder-12190
[WHT: Following info is from Helen Moody's web site, Helen's Little Corner.]
Name: Etta Lane
Parents: Willis and Aris Christmas Caulder
Spouse: Jim Lane
Date of Birth/Age: Age 83
Place of Birth: Latta
Date of Death: Saturday, July 18
Place of Death: Article headlined Dillon
Place of Burial: services at Piney Grove Freewill Holiness Church
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Tuesday, July 20, 1993, page 4, col. 2[WHT: Information on Etta's family given me in July, 2003 by Donna Owens Caulder; it was given to Donna by Olin Caulder, Jr., grandson of Haston Caulder.]
3570. Willa Mae Caulder-12191
The 1930 census shows her age as 19; see census info under her mother's notes.
1998. Arthur McQuade Christmas-30
[WHT: The question of Arthur middle name being McQuay or McQuade, I do not know the answer. The following is what I wrote another reseacher: For 40+ years, there was a annual Christmas held by the descendants of William Anderson & Arnetia Jackson Christmas, ending in 1991. Some Christmas family members from other lines also attended. When I attended in 1980 and from 1988-1991, it was organized by Nettie, wife of the William Anderson Christmas, Jr. mentioned below, and her daughter, Joanna. Attendance could run up to 150 people, and family members provided Joanna with family information; who died, who was born, married, etc. the previous year. Aunt Falia, who died in 1984, and Aunt Sadie, both children of William Anderson Christmas attended these reunions. My grandmother, Fauline was also a daughter of William Anderson.
Having a computer in 1988, and the Brother's Keeper genealogy program, Joanna gave me the family group sheets to enter. Now, 21 years later, I still working on the Christmas family. From the information given me at the reunion, Arthur's middle name was spelled as McQuade. I have seen it both ways, but considering the source, I continue to spell it McQuade.]1900 Census, Marion Co., SC; , Manning; Dwelling 541 list Arthur Christmas, b. Dec. 1871, Teamster; wife, Martha, b. Apr. 1875 with Oscar, 3 & Mattie, 1.
1910 Census, Dillon Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 31; ED: 118, p. 27B list Arthur Christmas, age 33; wife, Martha, 34 & 5 children: Oscar, 14; Nettie, 9; William, 7; Charlie, 4 & Henry, 4 mo.
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his DOB as 1878, farmer for W. A. Christmas, lives in RFD 4, Marion, Marion Co., SC, nearest relative is Martha J. Christmas. He is described as short, stout build with brown eyes and brown hair.]
1920 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 26; ED 109, p. 2A list Arthur Christmas, age 42; Martha J., 43 & 6 children: Nettie, 19; William, 15; Charley, 12; Henry T., 10; Arthur M. Jr., 7; Rutha Mae, 4 & Mary 6 mo.
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Marion; Dwelling 109; ED: 9; p. 7A list Author Christmas, age 54; farmer & rents; wife, Martha, 53 & 4 children: Henry, 20; Arthur, 18; Lizzie, 14 & Mary 11; also living with them is his grandson, Grady, 16. Arthur & family are living in the same household as his son, William & family. Arthur is a nurse for a private family; Henry & Arthur work at the veneer plant. They live next to Arthur's parents, William & Arnettie.
South Caroline Death Certificate # 06392: Name: Arthur M. Christmas; DOB: March 5, 1877; Occupation: Farmer; DOD: Feb. 26, 1948; Married: Widower; Father's Name: William A. Christmas; Mother's Name: Arnettie Jackson; Burial Place: Rose Hill Cem.;
Informant: Arthur Christmas, Jr.
[WHT comments:] The following information on Martha's family was found in a genealogy file at the Dillon library. Her parents were William Riley Butler, born July 1850 in Randolph Co, N.C., and Indiana Rogers, born about 1847, Fork Community, Dillon Co., S.C. Williams's parents were Hickmond Butler and Eliza/Louisa Fields. Indiana's parents were Ebenezer and Celia Rogers. No record as to when William died, but Indiana died in 1884. Both are buried at Calvary Baptist Church, Dillon, S.C. (no markers)[WHT: Received by email, Jan. 18, 2005:]
My name is Jane Randall and William Riley Butler, Sr. was my great-grandfather. He married Indiana Rogers. I found William in the 1910 census records in Dillon, SC living with his daughter Lizzie and her husband Hugh Gee Barentine. There is no record of him after that census in May of 1910 so I assume he died sometime after that.Contributed to Marion County SCGenWeb by Jane Randall, 27 Dec 2003.
Marion Star; May 18th, 1938; Page 1, Col. 2Funeral services for Mrs. Martha M. Christmas, 65, wife of Arthur Christmas, of this city, who died Thursday morning at her home here, were held Friday morning at eleven o'clock at Rose Hill Cemetery. The Rev. W. Roy Phillips, pastor of the First Methodist Church, of this city, was in charge. Mrs. Christmas had been in ill health several months before her death.
She is survived by her husband and the following children: Oscar, Dillon, William, Charley, Henry and Arthur Christmas, all of Marion; Mrs. Mattie Turner, of Holly Hill; Mrs. Nettie Christmas, Marion; Mrs. Lizzie Sawyer, Dillon, and Miss Mary Christmas of this city. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers.
South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
Name: Mrs. A M Christmas; Death Date: 12 May 1938; Age (Years): 65; Estimated Birth Year: 1873; Gender: Female; Color: White; Husband: Arthur Christmas; Father: Riley Butler; Mother: Indiana Rogers; Burial: Rose Hill Cem., Marion, SC; County of Death: Florence; Volume Number: 17; Certificate Number: 7134.
3571. Oscar Christmas-287
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB, married with child, farmer, works for W. A. Christmas, lives and was born in Latta, Dillon Co., SC. He is described as tall and slender build with brown eyes and brown hair.]1920 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 25; ED 109, p. 2A list Oscar, age 23; wife, Lillie, age 20, born in NC & two children: Grady, 3 & 8 mo. & Minnie, 1 & 11 mo. Oscar is living next to his parents.
1930 Census, Bulloch Co., GA; Sink Hole; Dwelling 201; ED: 1, p. 11B list Oscar, age 35, farmer, rents, born in SC; wife, Daisy, 20, married 5 years & 4 children: Martha, 10; Eula Mae, 8; Oscar J., 3 and 10 mo. and Gixna (sp), male, 2 & 3 mo. All children born in GA. [WHT: I am not sure this is the correct Oscar; based on ages, Daisy is his second wife; do not know if Lily died or left before 1915.]
[WHT: name from son Grady's death certificate.]
3572. Mattie Christmas-121
[WHT: Contributed to Marion County SC GenWeb by Jane Randall, 27 Dec 2003.]Marion Star: December 22nd, 1955: Page 7, Col. 1 & 2
Mrs. Mattie Christmas Turner, 57, died at 5:30 a. m. Wednesday after a long illness at her home in Centenary. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. R. C. Melton at the home in Centenary at 3:00 p. m. Thursday with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.Survivors include her husband Elbert Turner, five daughters, Mrs. Nettie Mae Moore, Florence, Mrs. Rachel Smith, Dillon, Mrs. Mattie Lee Garrett, Dillon, Mrs. Edna T. Turner, Dillon, Miss Nancy Turner of the home; three sons, Frank and Cicero, of Dillon, and Elbert Turner, Jr., U. S. Navy; three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Christmas and Mrs. Lizzie Sawyer of Dillon and Mrs. Mary Godbold, Marion; three brothers, Henry Christmas of Dillon, William Christmas of Florence, and Arthur Christmas of Portsmouth, Va.
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC, Legette, Dwelling 154; Ed: 34-4. p. 9A list Elbert Turner, age, 34; wife, Mattie, 32 & 5 children: Nannie, 11; Cicero, 9; Rachel, 7; Mattie, 4 1/2 & Edna, 1 1/2.The middle name of Waverton is from his sister's (Dovie & Lula) Bibles. Lula spells his middle name as Waventon, and Dovie spells it as Waverton.
[WHT comments:] Robert's 1968 letter helps establish our family link with Nathan & Catherine Christmas and their son, William G. Christmas. The letter was wriitten a year before he died, and is shown under the Notes Section for his g-grandfather, Nathan Christmas. A copy of this letter was given to me by Joanna Christmas.[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB, single, farmer, works for G. W. Christmas, lives and was born in Latta, Dillon Co., SC. He is described as medium height and build with blue eyes and black hair.]
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, WW 1917-18, p. 275; served in WWI, joining on July 31, 1917 - H. D. on April 29, 1919.
3574. William Henry Christmas-168
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Marion; Dwelling 109; ED: 9; p. 7A list William Christmas, age 26, works at the veneer plant in planning; wife, Mary, 24 & 3 children: Esther, 5; William, 4 & Ora, 1.[WHT: Bethel Free Will Bapt. Church Cem. is located just outside of the Florence city limits on Bethel Road, State Road 610, between Mars Bluff and Claussen.]
[WHT Comments: Shared lunch with Mary at the 1991 Christmas Reunion; A very nice lady; small in stature; big in heart; has raised about 15 children and grandchildren; enjoys working in vegetable garden, has one about an acre in size each year--big garden.]
3575. Charley Willie Christmas-289
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Marion; Dwelling 108; ED: 9; p. 7A list Charlie Christmas, age, 23, works at the veneer plant; wife, Sallie, 20 & 2 children: Burnell, 3 & 9 mo. & Charlie, 1. Lives next to his parents & brother, William.Death Certificate # 55 016726 - Marion Co., SC
Name: Charlie Willie Christmas; DOB: Sept. 18, 1906; Birthplace: Marion Co., SC; Occupation: Pulp Wood Business; DOD: Dec. 18, 1955 - Auto Accident; Married: Yes - Sallie Moore; Father's Name: Arthur Christmas; Mother's Name: Martha Butler;
Burial Place: Cedardale Cem., Mullins, SC; Informant: Burnell Christmas, Son.
The State Newspaper, April 14, 2000: Hartsville, SC: Services for Boyd L. Sawyer Sr., 83, formerly of Dillon, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Sawyer died Wednesday at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center of Hartsville. Born in Marion Co., May 26, 1916, he was the son of the late John Sawyer and Bessie Byrd Sawyer. He was the widower of the late Lizzie Christmas Sawyer. He was a retired mechanic and was a member of Dillon First Baptist Church.Survivors include his daughters, Sara Sheperd, Elizabeth R. Hamilton, Ramona Sawyer, all of Hartsville; sons, Boyd L. Sawyer of Columbia, Bryan P. Sawyer of Nettleton, Miss., Dr. Sidney A. Sawyer of Falkville, Ala.; sisters, Sylvia Gyton of Conway, Bessie Lee Whittington of Fayetteville, N.C.; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; He was preceded in death by a granddaughter; a son in law; four great-grandchildren.
[WHT: Received the following obits from Helen Lane Carmichael on June 9, 2001.]
The Sun News-Myrtle Beach, S.C. published 6/8/2001: MARION, SC: The Rev. Willie Lee Godbold, 83, husband of Ruby Baker Godbold, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at home after an illness. He was born April 6, 1918, in Dillon County, a son of the late Cade and Lilly Nobles Godbold. He was a minister and had retired from Atlantic Coastline Railroad. He was a member of West Marion Baptist Church.He was first married to the late Mary Christmas Godbold. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Ann Bennett and her husband, Richard, of Florence and Virginia Calder and her husband, Bobby, of Conway; five grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; five stepchildren, Faye Whitley and Darcell Casey, both of Wilson County, N.C., Bonnie Batchelor and Haywood Baker, both of Nash County, N.C., and Paulette Brown of Rockville, Va.; nine stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat- grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Hugh Godbold and Douglas Godbold, and a sister, Annie Crump.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Smith-Collins Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. Maxie Hardee will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to West Marion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 886, Marion, SC 29571.
1999. Alberta Christmas-31
1900 census shows Alexander & Alberta as being married 1 year, and no children. Shows Alexander DOB as Aug. 1879 & Alberta's as May 1882. [WHT: think 1879 is correct as she is listed in 1880 census as 1 year old.]1910 Census, Dillon Co., SC; Moody Twp; Dwelling 14; ED: 118, p. 1B list Alexander Calder, age 29, farm labor, married 10 years; wife, Roberta, 26, had 4 children - 2 living: Furman, 8 & Simeon, 3. Also living with them is Alexander's brother, Arthur, 16.
[WHT: Grandson, James Robert "Bobby" Dix, via email Nov. 2 & 5, 2001 gave me the descendant information for Alberta & Alexander. His information shows Alberta's death date as 1910, due to childbirth of his mother. Bobby was told Alberta was buried at Sardis Baptist Church. I have been to Sardis cemetery several times, and not seen a marker for Alberta; will check with church and see if they have cemetery records.]
3582. Lacy Caulder-11451
Died Young
3583. Maxie Caulder-11452
Died Young
2000. Marliae Christmas-32
1920 Census, Dillon Co., SC; Manning; Dwelling 202; ED: 32, p. 14B list French Young, age 47, farmer; wife, Marilla, 33 & 6 children: Clayton 18, Mary, 14; Sam, 10, S. F., 6; Elma, 4 & Ellison, 2.1930 Census, Dillon Co., SC; Manning; Dwelling 153; ED: 17-2, p. 9A list French S. Young, 54, farmer; wife, Marela, 45 & 5 children: Sam, 19, S. F., 17; Eliza, 13; Ellison, 10 & Estie, 6.
[WHT: Most of the information on Samuel French Young and his descendants was provided by William Gregory "Greg" Young, Samuel French Young's great grandson.]
"I am told that, Merelia's name is spelled Marela in the family bible. I have not seen the bible yet. I have a document where she purchased some land in Dillon after her husband's death and it gives her name as Merela. She could not sign and made her mark (x). She was called Marie by her husband. The bible also shows their marriage date as 5 Nov 1898, and in Latta.
Lib told us that Arnetie father was a Jackson and her mother was a Turner and that she had been raised by her Turner grandparents. Also we found a small piece of paper that my grandmother, Sarah Bishop, had recorded the dates of birth for all of Merilia's children on it. At the bottom she had written that Merilia's mother was Areneta Turner."
2002. Leona Christmas-34
1920 Census, Marion Co., SC, Moody Township; Dwelling 109; ED 108, p. 13B shows Leona Christmas, age 32, living with her sister, Falia & husband, Gaddy Turner; also living with them are her two children: Enoch, 6 & Brady Christmas, 5.[WHT: From granddaughter, Linda Jarzabek, Oct. 18, 2002. I have seen the updated info on her on the Christmas Family Tree on the Internet and see that you have her two boys listed as hers and Jesse Jackson... They were not his, since he was only 20 when she and he were married and she was 35, according to the 1930 Census.... I know that Enoch, not sure about Brady, was a child of Enoch Elijah Barrentine according to Enoch Christmas' death certificate....
Linda gave me Leona's death date. She got it from Aunt Sadie's Bible.]
3593. Brady Christmas-1115
Death Certificate # 18029, Marion Co., SC; Name: Braidy Christmas; DOB: April 13, 1915;
Birthplace: Marion Co., SC; Occupation: Farmer; DOD: Nov. 26, 1939 - Hit by a Auto;
Place/Death: Marion, SC; Married: Single; Father's Name: Don't Know; Mother's Name: Leona Christmas; Burial Place: Rose Hill Cem.; Informant: Enoch Christmas.
2003. Willie Rufus Christmas-35
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB, married and has child, farmer, lives in Latta, SC, born in Latta, SC. He is described as medium height and build, with brown eyes and dark hair.]1920 Census, Marion Co., SC, Moody; Dwelling 133; ED 108, P. 7B list Willie R. age 31; wife, Hattie, 22 & 2 children: Arlene, 3 & Tad, 8 mo. Also living with them is Willie's brother, Jesse, age 22.
1930 Census, Scotland Co., NC; Laurel Hill; Dwelling 231; ED: 1; p. 13B list Willie Christmas, age 42; wife, Madell, 19, married 3 years; 6 children: Arline, 13; Thad, 10; Percy W., 8; Mabel, 6 & Dorothy, 1 & 2 mo. Willie is a farmer and rents his property. The census enumerator shows all to be born in NC, which is wrong; the enumerator shows everyone on the page to be born in NC.
[WHT: Moved to Raleigh, NC area in 1943, where he farmed until his retirement. My dad always talked fondly about his uncle Capp and visited him several times in Raleigh.]
[WHT: From Raleigh: South on Hwy. 401 (Fayetteville Rd.) to Ten-Ten Rd., turn West and drive about 1 mile to Catawba Springs Church and cemetery.]
North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Willie Rufus Christmas; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 68; Birth Date: 23 Jul 1888; Birth Place: Latta, South Carolina, United States; Death Date: 13 Jun 1957; Death Location: Raleigh, Wake; Father's Name: William Christmas; Mother's Name: Arnette Jackson; RESIDENCE: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
[WHT: Death certificate information given by W. R. Christmas; parents were Mallie & Annie Calder.]
3595. Arlene Christmas-259
[WHT: At the 1991 Christmas reunion in Florence, SC, Arlene told me she grew up with Uncle Jack, Aunt Aline and my dad, Herbert; Aline use to boss her around as kids; Dad and Jack (Jasper) walked her home from school in Marion, SC.]North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004:
Name: Irene Christmas Long; Gender: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Widowed; Social Security Number: 245368566; Father's Last Name: Christmas; Age: 85 Years; Date of Birth: 11 Jan 1917; Birth State: South Carolina; Residence County: Wake; Residence State: North Carolina; Education: 10th grade; Date of Death: 6 Dec 2002; Death City: Raleigh; Death County: Wake; Death State: North Carolina; Hospital Name: WAKE COUNTY MED CTR; Burial Location: Burial in-state; Recorded date: 11 Dec 2002; Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics.
3596. Thad Christmas-260
North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996 Record - Ancestry.com
Name: Thad Christmas Sr.; Death Date: 15 Feb 1987; Death City: Raleigh; Death County: Wake; Death State: North Carolina; Death Age: 67; Burial Location: Burial in state; Birth Date: 22 May 1919; Birth Location: South Carolina; Residence City: Raleigh; Residence County: Wake; Residence State: North Carolina; Gender: Male; Race: White; Marital Status: Married;
Social Security Number: 251181071.
NC Death Collection, 1908-1996 - Online:
Name: Margaret Holderfield Christmas; Death Date: 17 Jul 1993; Death City: Raleigh; Death County: Wake; Death State: North Carolina; Death Age: 64; Burial Location: Burial in state;
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1929; Residence City: Raleigh; Residence County: Wake; Residence State: North Carolina; Father: Holderfield; Gender: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Widowed.
3600. Dorothy Olivia Christmas-190
NC Death Collection, 1908-2004 Record - Ancestry.com:
Name: Dorothy Olivia Newsom; Gender: Female; Race: White; Marital Status: Married;
Social Security Number: 242408664; Father's Last Name: Christmas; Age: 72 Years;
Date of Birth: 13 Jul 1928; Birth State: South Carolina; Residence City: Raleigh; Residence County: Wake; Residence State: North Carolina; Education: 1 year of college; Date of Death: 23 Apr 2001; Death City: Cary; Death County: Wake; Death State: North Carolina; Hospital Name: WESTERN WAKE MED. CENTER; Burial Location: Burial in-state; Recorded date: 25 Apr 2001; Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics.
3601. James Harold Christmas-254
PFC US Army KoreaNorth Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004 - Online:
Name: James Harold Christmas; Gender: Male; Race: White; Marital Status: Married; Age: 45;
Date of Birth: 8 Jun 1931; Residence County: Wake; ate of Death: 6 Dec 1976; Death City: Raleigh; Death County: Wake; Death State: North Carolina; Burial Location: Burial in state;
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77.Swift Creek Baptist Church - Location - 9300 Penny Road, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.
3603. Roger Clifford Christmas-255
North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Roger Clifton Christmas; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 17; Birth Date: 28 Mar 1936; Birth Place: Marboro Co, North Carolina, United States; Death Date: 5 Jul 1953;
Death Location: Raleigh, Wake; Father's Name: W R Christmas; Mother's Name: Malbelle Jackson Christmas; RESIDENCE: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina.
3605. Kenneth Franklin Christmas-256
NC Death Collection, 1908-1996 - Online:
Name: Kenneth Franklin Christmas Sr.; Death Date: 16 Jun 1980; Death City: Raleigh; Death County: Wake; Death State: North Carolina; Death Age: 40; Burial Location: Burial in state; Birth Date: 13 Dec 1939; Birth Location: South Carolina; Residence County: Wake; Residence State: North Carolina; Gender: Male; Race: White; Marital Status: Married; Social Security Number: 238564430; Source: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1979-82.
2004. Fauline Christmas-13886
1920 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody Township; Dwelling 110; ED 108, p. 13B list Fauline, with husband Robert Turner, and their 3 children: Aline, Herbert & Jasper.In Dwelling #108 is her brother, Ernest & family; Dwelling #109 is her sisters, Falia, Leona & families; Dwelling #111 is Robert's brother, Elbert & Fauline's niece Mattie & family.
1930 Census, Marboro Co., SC; McColl; Dwelling 21; ED: 21, p. 1B list Robert P. Turner, age 38, preacher; wife, Fauline, 38 & 5 children: Aline, 17; Herbert, 15; Jasper G., 13 Howard, 7 & Juanite, 5; all born in SC.
The 1934 City Directory of Rocky Mount, NC shows Fauline & Robert, along with Herbert C., Aline & Jack living at 612 Clark St. Dad was a delivery man for Lee Cash Grocery; Aline was employed at silk mill.
The 1945 City Directory shows Fauline & Robert living at 1007 Branch St.; Aline working for silk mill and living at 800 Branch St. and Jack working for Brewer Paint & Wallpaper, living at 2423 S. Church St.
[WHT: comments.] Grandmother Turner was one of the nicest people God ever created. I was very close to her, spent a lot of time with her as a kid. She made the best sour pickles and I got sick a couple times eating too many.
William Herbert Turner's (May 1990) comments on Turner Grandparents:Robert and Fauline lived in the following places:
1891-1925 MARION, S.C.; 1925-1931 McCOLL, S.C.; 1931-1932 PETERSBURG, VA.; 1932-1958 ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.; 1958-1959 AHOSKIE, N.C. (few months); 1959-1968 SARASOTA, FLA.
3608. Aline Turner-13887
[WHT comments:] Aunt Aline & Uncle Kelly moved to Sarasota in 1948; Kelly worked with the Post Office. They started a barbecue business with the idea Granddaddy Turner was moving to Florida to run it. Granddaddy decided not to move and Aline & Kelly ran the business for many years.My Turner grandparents moved to Sarasota in 1959 and enjoyed their last years in Florida; granddaddy died in 1967 and grandmother lived with Aline until her death in 1968.
In the 1950's, Uncle Jack & family (wife, Margie and children: Jackie & Johnnie) moved to Sarasota; they stayed with Aline & Kelly until they could get settled. Jack built a house across from Aline on Conrad Ave; later Jack and family moved to Bradenton. Aunt Nita & Clyde built a winter home next to Aline; they spent part of the year in Salt Lake City & the remainder in Sarasota. Uncle Howard lives in Canada, but he and family spent many winter vacations with Aline.
Over the years, Aline has been a special person to our entire family, always willing to help any of us when in need.
Feb. 2, 1995; very nice day, Annette, Aline and I visited Palm Mem. Cemetery; where Jack, Margie, Kelly & Nita are buried. We spent the afternoon talking about family and looking at many family photos; Aline lent me some of my g-grandparents photos to have copies made. On Feb. 3, we visited Woodlawn Baptist Church in Bradenton; Jack & Margie help start the church; the church had an island built in a pond behind the church; beautiful flower garden and a plaque, in Margie's honor, is under a oak tree. We had dinner with my cousin, Jackie and family; wife Jewel, dau. Sheri and her husband Randy. Very nice evening; it had been a lot of years since Jackie and have seen each other; he has a very nice family, his son Gordon III was working and could not join us.
Aline still makes very good barbecue today; uses oak & hickory wood to cook, very slowly, allowing the smoke to flavor the meat; like eastern NC barbecue; she also makes very good spaghetti sauce. I call Aline bout every week or two; she is a nice, remarkable lady.
[WHT: today, 10:15am, Aug. 27, 2001, my cousin, Jackie called to say Aline passed away about 2:00 this morning. This is one of those life moments, whereby you want to stay in touch with a very special person, but you know her passing is better. Aline and I have talk, about twice a month, for years; she felt she had lived a good helpful life - I agree 100%, she was happy & content with her life, but felt it was time to go. I will miss her a great deal, but am glad she is not suffering anymore.]
Kelly had a son by previous marriage named Pete; Pete and Aline are close.
3609. Herbert Clark Turner-13883
[WHT comments:] Dad was 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 185 lbs, dark brown eyes, black hair and had a big built. When young, he was a good baseball player, golden glove boxer and enjoyed tennis and fishing. Later in life, he developed a passion for golf, we had many good matches. He was a big help to me in many ways; learning about life, hard work - nothing is free - earn it, right and wrong, and your word is stronger than any written document. Also, he was especially helpful to me in the operation of the child care centers before he died. He was a nice guy, quick to laugh, and always kidding around; just a lot of fun to be with.The inscription I put on dad's grave marker indicates my love and respect for him:
A GOOD FATHER, A GOOD HUSBAND, A GOOD FRIEND, A GOOD MAN
[WHT comments:] Mother was about 5 feet 1 inch, 125 lbs., light brown-blond hair, light brown eyes and blond complexion. She was called "Lib" by dad and her sisters and "Lizzie" by Uncle Wood, her brother.One of the things I remember most about mom was how quick she was to laugh and smile. She was very easy to get along with and fun to be around, but she did have a temper, and it would show if I did not do what she ask or what I promised.
Shorty called August 19, 2006; Polly died about 8:00 a.m. at Pitt Memorial Hospital, from the heart attack she had on August 17.
3610. Jasper Gordon Turner-13888
[WHT comments:] Uncle Jack was born on Waverly St. in Marion, SC. Jack and dad were very close; they remain so after Jack and family moved from Emporia, Va. to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL. When we lived in Hertford, N.C., dad would take us in the state truck to visit Jack. A lot of times Margie would cook, what we called, "Chop Suey." Dad, Jackie, Johnny, Uncle Jack and I would play football or baseball; we were always doing something. This was back in the early 1950's when life was simple and the gathering of family was a special event. I really missed those visits when Jack moved to Florida. Dad thought about moving but he and mom wanted to stay close to their families, who still lived in Rocky Mount.In the late 1970's, dad was having an addition built on his home in Colerain; Jack came up to help and to do the electrical work for dad. Dad was a great talker and had these builders on a hourly wage basis. Jack watch dad talk to the builders several times during the day, not about the construction but about anything. Jack asked dad what he was talking to the builders about; dad said they were good guys and he just enjoyed talking to them. Jack explained to dad that he was paying these builders X dollars an hour whether they were working on the house or shooting the bull with him. This hit dad like a brick and the only thing he said to the builders after that was "lets go boys."
Uncle Jack enjoyed his move to Florida and was successful in the electrical contracting business. He originally lived on Conrad Ave., near Aunt Aline; later he moved to Bradenton with his home located on a branch of a river. He enjoyed being able to walk out his back door, sit on his pier and fish or take his boat up some of the back waters to great fishing areas. He was a very good man.
3613. Howard Franklin Turner-13891
[WHT comments:] Howard played Pro football in Ottawa, Canada; later he and Phyllis owned and operated several nursing homes; sold around 1980; They divided their time between Canada and Florida, until the last few years - 2003.Death Notices (11/08/04)
TURNER, Howard "Howie" Ottawa Rough Riders 1947 - 54 died suddenly, Friday, November 5, 2004, at home. Howard F. Turner, age 82. Beloved husband of Phyllis McNamara. Loving father of Wanda (Richard Chateauneuf), Susan (David Dodge), Patricia, Caroline, and Rosanne (Edward Ferguson). Cherished Grand-dad of Lee Katherine and Daniel Howard. Brother-in-law of Robert and Doreen Gauvreau. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Carlingwood) Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday after 1:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday to St. George's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 2:00 p.m. In Memoriam, donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute appreciated. www.kellyfh.ca
The Ottawa Citizen, Area Code 613ACC LONGEST PLAYS
Rk Name, Game, Year Play Yds
1. Howard Turner, Duke, 1946 INT Ret. 105
2. Ray Rex, Clemson, 1932 INT Ret. 102
3. Sebastian Savage, UNC, 1991 INT Ret. 99
4. Bruce Shaw-Pat Kenny, Penn St.,1972 Pass 98
5. Howard Turner, Clemson, 1946 KOR 98
6. Alvis Whitted, Maryland, 1994 KOR 97
November 10, 1945
Howard "Touchdown" Turner returns an
interception 105 yards against Duke, the longest
play in NC State history.
3614. Juanita Turner-13892
[WHT comments:] Nita was a very special person, full of energy and fun to be around; loved to play golf until she hurt her foot; made the best chocolate cherries. She and Clyde had a winter home next to Aline; Nita and Aline were very close.
2005. Ernest Christmas-36
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB, married, farm laborer for Frank Wiggins, lives in Mullins, SC, born in Latta, SC. He is described as medium height and build, with brown eyes and black hair.]1920 Census, Marion Co., SC; Moody; Dwelling 108; ED 108, P. 13B list Erneast Christmas, age, 26, farmer, rents his property; wife Eula Mae, 21 & son, Ernest, Jr., 1; all born in SC.
1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Marion; Dwelling 173; ED: 9, p. 10B list Ernest Christmas, age 37, farmer & rents; wife, Eula Mae, 31, born in GA & 4 children: Roy H., 9; Horace R., 7; Vera B., 4 & 10 mo. & Edwin B., 1.
Served in WWI joining on June 24 1918 - H.D. on May 31, 1919. Died at the VA Hospital.
South Carolina Delayed Births, 1766-1900 and City of Charleston, South Carolina Births, 1877-1901:
Name: Ernest Christmas; Birth Date: 14 Feb 1893; Birthplace: Marion Formerly; Father's Name: Wiliam Anderson Christmas; Mother's Name: Nettie Jackson.North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Ernest Christmas; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 73; Birth Date: 14 Feb 1893;
Birth Place: Latta, South Carolina, United States; Death Date: 10 Dec 1966; Death Location: Fayetteville, Cumberland; Spouse's Name: Eula Mae Christmas; Father's Name: William A Christmas; Mother's Name: Arnetta Jackson; RESIDENCE: Marion, Marion, South Carolina.
3617. Roy Henderson Christmas-269
WWII records show DOB as Feb. 18, 1921.
Not married.
2007. Jessie Charles Christmas-38
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB, single, farmer for W. A. Christmas, lives and was born in Latta, Dillon Co., SC. He is described as medium height and build with light brown eyes and light brown hair.][WHT: The Social Security Death Index has his DOD as April 1, 1963.]
Served in WWI, joining on June 24, 1918 - H. D. on May 17, 1919.
1930 Census, Columbus Co., NC; Fair Bluff; Dwelling 34, ED: 11, p. 2B list J. Charles Christmas, age 32, farmer, married at age 23; wife, Lula M., 27, & 3 children: Ruth, 8; J. Charles, Jr., 6 & Kate B., 3+. All born in SC.
[WHT: Met on Sept. 13, 1996, at the Sumter Co., SC Genealogy Society, Mildred Clark Turner & dau. Deborah T. Smith, Mildred's father was John Clark, brother of Lula Mae.]
2008. William Anderson Christmas Jr.-39
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his name as Bill Christmas, DOB as 1878, farmer for W. A. Christmas, Latta, Dillon Co., SC, nearest relative is W. A.. Christmas. He is described as medium height and build with brown eyes and brown hair.]
3627. Harold Marvin Christmas-286
[WHT: Received the following from Bruce P. Reynolds on April 19, 2009.]
I mentioned in my email about the CHRISTMAS about their connection to my BAKER family (as well as to my ROGERS family), and I was in the Greenville County Library yesterday and pulled a copy of the obituary notice for your:
3406 M ii Harold Marvin Christmas-286 was born on Aug 17 1931. He died on Jan 09 1957.
I thought you might like to add that he was killed in an airplane accident near Spence Air Force Base in Georgia, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. (Aviation Cadet Harold M. Christmas). The obituary was in the Greenville News, (Greenville, SC) 12 Jan 1957 , p 11
2009. Falia Christmas-40
1920 Census, Marion Co., SC, Moody Township; Dwelling 109; ED 108, p. 13B Living with Falia, age 18, and husband, Gaddy Turner, age 21, is Falia's sister, Leona & her two children.1930 Census, Marion Co., SC; Marion; Dwelling 111; ED: 9; p. 7A list Gaddy Turner, age 30, works in veneer plant; wife, Falia, 28 & 3 children: Margaret, 9; Mortaman, 3 & 10 mo. & Pauline 1 & 10 mo. Census taken on April 8.
Name: Falia Turner; Parents: William and Arnetta Jackson Christmas; Date of Birth/Age: Age 82; Place of Birth: Marion County; Date of Death: Wednesday; Place of Death: a Marion hospital; Place of Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion; Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Thursday, August 30, 1984, page 15, col. 3 and 4.
[WHT: Following info is from Helen Moody's web site, Helen's Little Corner.]
Name: Hazel Lee Turner; Parents: Maston A. and Dora Grainger Christmas; Spouse: Mortorman Turner; Date of Birth/Age: Age 48; Place of Birth: Marion County; Date of Death: Monday; Place of Death: Marion; Place of Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery; Source/date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1979, page 11, col. 1.
3631. Pauline Turner-182
[WHT: Received from Jackie McLellan on Nov. 15, 2004:] Pauline McLellan passed away on April 21, 1996. She is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, SC.]
[WHT: Received Nov.12, 2004:]
Found your website today, was browsing some, and found a small error...Falia Christmas's daughter Pauline Turner married Lafon Carpenter McLellan. You have him as Lafon G. This is my wife's grandfather. I have more info down to my daughter, if you want to put it on the website.
Justin Jones[WHT: Received Nov. 15, 2004:]
Lafon McLellan, husband of Pauline Turner , daughter of Falia Christmas Turner passed away in April 2004. Jackie McLellan
WHT: Received the following from Diane Wiggins on April 7, 2004.]
James Thomas Tindall (September 22, 1933 - April 6, 2004) Myrtle Beach, SC
Services for James Thomas Tindall will be held Thursday at 3:00 P.M. in Sardis Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 Wednesday in Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon. Mr. Tindall, 70, died Tuesday at his residence. Born in Dillon County, September 22, 1933, he was the son of the late Tommy Tindall and Elise Smith Tindall Cook.He was a Quality Control Engineer with United Technology and the Lear Corporation for 32 years, was a U.S. Army Veteran, member of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church in Bennettsville, and actively attended First Baptist Church of Surfside Beach.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Turner Tindall of Myrtle Beach; daughter, Beverly T. "Sue" and John Hayes of Blenheim; brother, Cecil Cook of Cleveland, TN.; granddaughter, Brandi T. and Charles Thompson of Lugoff; grandson, John Matthew Hayes of Blenheim; great granddaughter, Madison Taylor Thompson of Lugoff; aunts, Ruby Hulon of Dillon and Virginia Morgan of Richmond, VA. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice or First Baptist Church of Surfside Beach.
The history & genealogy of our Christmas family continues to grow, with the addition of many new families and allied surnames. If you find errors in these pages or have additions, please write Herbert Turner at the Christmas Home Page; the corrections & additions will be made; thank you.
Many Christmas descendants have provided their research & photos for these web pages, refer to our Researcher's Page for some of their names, lines and addresses.
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