573. Levi Christmas-468
1870 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Hart; Newburgh PO; Dwelling 343, p. 46 [537] list Levi Christmas, age 31, farmer, owns real estate - $2500; wife, Sarah, 21 & 2 children: William, 4 & Willard, 2.1880 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Hart Twp., list Levi Christmas, age 44; wife, Sarah A., 42 with following children: Wm. S., 14; Willard, 12; Lillie, 8; Walker, 6 & Roxanna, 4.
1900 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Hart; Dwelling 25, ED: 151, 2A list Levi, b. Feb. 1836 in IN, parents in KY; wife, Sarah, b. June 1838 in IN, parents b. in England; married 38 years; had 8 children - 6 living. Son, Wm. lives in dwelling # 23.
1910 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Hart; Dwelling 252?; ED: 168, p. 12A list Levi Christmas, age 73; wife, Sarah A., 71, married 49 years, had 6 children - 5 living. Also in the household is daughter, Lillian Mason, 38, widow, had 2 children - 2 living; children listed, Mabel, 12. Son, William S. & family lives in dwelling # 251.
1920 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Boon; Dwelling 159; ED: 173, p. 7A list Sarah Christmas, age 81, widow & daughter, Lillian Mason, 41, divorced. They are living in the household of Agnes Goad, age 83, widow.
1285. Walker Harold Christmas-488
[WHT: The 1917-18 World War I Civilian Draft Registrations shows him living in Anchorage, Alaska, and working as a plumber. Nearest relative is his mother, Sarah Christmas in Booneville, IN.]
Enlisted Union Army on Aug. 20, 1961, G Co. 1st Cav Reg. IN; discharged disability on 27 August 1863.1860 Census, Warrick Co., IN; Millersburgh, Campbell; Dwelling 764 list Ephraim Christmas, age 29, canal boatsman; wife, Elizabeth, 23 & 2 children: Nancy, 3 & Daniel W., 2. Also living in the household is Nancy A. Hudson, 16, domestic.
1880 Census, Gibson Co., IN; Oakland; Dwelling 357; ED: 106, p. 42 list Ephriam Christmas, age 49, farmer, born IN, parents in KY; wife, Elizabeth, 43 and following children: Daniel 22; Chasles, 15; George, 13; Addie, 8 & Henry, 5. Ephriam & Eli are twins.
1870 Census, Carroll Co., MO; Morris; Bowers PO; Dwelling 223, p. 33 (346) list W. M. Richardson, age 32, farmer, born IN; wife, Martha (Christmas), 33 & 4 children: Amos, 10; Allas (f), 8 - both born IN; Wm. T., 5 & Mary E., 11 mo. - both born MO. Census taken on June 29, 1870.Martha's parents live in dwelling 222.
[WHT: The following reference & census information on Martha, William M. Richardson & family was provided by Teresa Venable McMillan & Gayle Kent, descendants, 1999.]
Martha A Christmas born Apr 1836 in KY; 1850 census in Warrick Co, IN; 13 IN; marriage in unidentified location, cannot find record, about 1857; Martha A Christmas to William Marion Richardson;
1860 census Gibson Co, IN, Dwelling # 1290 1/2; 24 KY, (h) Wm M Richerdson 23 IN, (s) Perry (Piny?) 2 IN, (s) Amos 7 months IN - census taken Aug. 20, 1860.
1870 census in Carroll Co, MO, Morris Township, Dwelling # 234 ; 33 KY, (h) Wm M Richardson 32 IN, (s) Amos 10 IN, (d) Allas 8 (Alice) IN, (s) Wm T 5 MO, Mary E 11 months July 1869 MO;
1880 census in Carroll Co, MO, Eugene Township, Dwelling # 165; 44 KY KY KY, (h) Wm M Richardson 43 IN NC NC, (s) Amos 20 IN, (s) Thomas 15 IN, (d) Mary E 12 MO, (d) Martha 10 MO, (s) Hiram 1 MO;
1900 census in Saline Co, MO, Miami Township, Dwelling # 179; 64 Apr/1836 KY KY KY married 43 years 6 out of 10 children still living, (h) William Richardson 63 May/1837 IN NC NC, (s) William T 35 Apr/1865 IN, (s) Hiram 20 Jun/1879 MO;
1910 census in Texas Co, MO, 74 KY, with oldest son Amos Richardson & his family according to one grandson's records, Martha died in 1914.
[WHT: Received from Gayle Kent, Sept. 9, 1999:]
Received reply in today's mail from KS dept of Vital Stats to request for death cert for Martha Christmas Richardson. Received the following death certificate:Martha Richardson, widow, deceased Sept 15, 1914, in Medicine Lodge, Barber Co, KS from arteriosclerosis/"appoplexy". DOB: April 16, 1836 - Age: 78 yrs, 4 mos, 30 days; Birthplace: KY; Informant: A. Richardson; Father: Harrison G. Christmas - Birthplace: KY; Mother: "Don't Know;" Place of Burial or Removal: Medicine Lodge.
Children information:
Perry Richardson born 1858 in IN; 1860 census in Gibson Co, IN; 2 IN; this son is not on the 1870 census; died 1860-1870.
Amos Richardson, born Nov. 1859 in IN; 1860 census in Warrick Co, IN; 7 months IN; 1870 census in Carroll Co, MO; 10 IN; 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO; 20 IN; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Mar 7, 1883; Amos Richardson to Evaline Hynson; still alive in 1910 & living in Texas Co, MO. (Herbert think Teresa has 1920 census on Amos now living in Barber Co, KS-may want to check with her.) Per sister Martha's obit still alive in 1943 & living in Bucyrus, MO.
Alice Richardson, born 1862 in IN; 1870 census in Carroll Co, MO; 8 IN; have not found record; . I would say prob married around 1879/early 1880. Not living in household on 1880 census. Mom remembers an Uncle Harry Henson as husband of her Aunt Alice & I have notated 1920 prob Pettis Co, MO on my rough draft sheet for them. So don't know if this a 2nd marriage, if 1920 is correct, or not. She may have still been single & just living with some other family or in a boarding house in 1880.); have not found record; still alive in 1910 (Still alive in 1943 per sister's obit living in Knobnoster, MO.)
William Thomas Richardson, born 1865 in IN. 1870 census in Carroll Co, MO; 5 MO; 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO; 15 IN; 1900 census in Saline Co, MO; 35 Apr/1865 IN; (Still alive in 1943 per sister's obit living in Shenandoah, IA.)
Mary E. Richardson, 1870 census in Carroll Co, MO; 11 months Jul/1869 MO; 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO; 12 MO; must have married 1885-1900; have not found record; still alive in 1910. Probably died before 1943, not listed in sister's obit.
Martha Richardson, 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO; 10 MO; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Mar 20, 1889; Mattie Richardson to George B Sanders; she died Feb 23, 1943 according to her great-granddaughter Gayle E Kent. (1900 Census in Miami Township, Saline Co, MO dwelling #181/family #187, 28, Dec/1871, M, 11, 6 children, 5 living, MO IN IN; George B., 35, Dec/1864, M, 11 KY KY KY; Ella M. 9, Feb/1891, MO; "Halla" (s/b Hallie), 6, June/1893 MO; Earlie (F), 5, Oct/1894, MO; George B. 3, Aug, 1896; Mollie, 1, Sept/1898, MO. 1910 Census in Tebo Township, Henry Co, MO, dwelling #241, 38, M1, 21, 11 children, 10 living, MO IN IN; George B. 45, M1, 21 KY KY KY; "Halla" (s/b Hallie), 16, MO; "Earla" (s/b Earlie), 15, MO; George, 13, MO; Mollie, 11, MO; Elmer, 9, MO; Willie, 7, MO; Lula, 5, MO; Herman, 3, MO; David, 1& 9/12, MO; )
Infant son unnamed Richardson, buried in Willis Chapel Cemetery, Carroll Co, MO; Infant son of W.M. & M.A. Richardson, died Nov 26, 1877, aged 9 days;
Hiram Richardson, 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO; 1 MO; 1900 census in Saline Co, MO; 20 Jun/1879 MO; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Dec 30, 1903; Hiram Richardson to Nannie Thomas; died Mar 31, 1967 in Kansas City, MO; buried in Richmond, Ray Co, MO; great-granddaughter is Teresa Dawn Venable McMillan; 1920 census, Ray Co., MO: Hiram, age 40, b. IN; Nannie, age 34, b. KY; Zola, 15, b. MO; Harry, 13, b. MO & Woodrow T., 2 4/12, b. MO.
Siendy Richardson, born 1860-1869; died 1860-1869; buried in Richardson Cemetery, rural Gibson Co, IN; her tombstone is broken and only says she is the daughter of W.M. & M.A. Richardson.
Unknown Richardson, Martha had 10 children, 4 who are dead by 1900, name & sex of this child unknown.
William Marion Richardson-1432
[WHT: Jan. 1999 information from Gayle Kent:]
I had found a Wm. Richardson, 82, Married, MO MO MO with wife Mary?, 65, MO MO MO living in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO on the 1920 census. Birthplaces didn't match or age exactly & diff wife but...I had put a 1920?? in my rough draft to follow up & rule out. When you put me in touch with Teresa she sent me info that she had notations in, I think it was her grandfather's funeral book, of 1907 as a death date for Wm. M. & 1914 for Martha Christmas Richardson. I appar did not get that info changed (or I sent to you before Teresa & I got to that point). Anyway, you will prob want to show the 1907 & 1914 because this 1920 Wm Richards is prob the other one. Martha, Teresa/Mom found on the 1910, alone with son Amos so Wm was prob deceased by then for sure.Teresa has that newspaper clipping. for a "Mrs." Marion Richardson who died in 1907 which she felt was actually supposed to be "Mr." Marion Richardson. I have a copy of that clipping somewhere but didn't find on a quick scan & can't remember what month/day it was. Anyway since we now have a death certificate for Martha Christmas Richardson wife of Marion that shows she died in 1914 it is highly probable that the aforementioned clipping is for husband Marion and an error was made by the newspaper.
1297. William Thomas Richardson-2130
Still single according to 1900 Census.
582. Isabell Elizabeth Christmas-727
[WHT: Source: Teresa McMillan:]
Isabella Christmas born 1839 in IN based on 1 census of information 1850 census in Warrick Co, IN, 11 IN, see father Harrison G marriage in Butler Co, KY.
1880 Census, Logan Twp., Pike Co., IN: Rachel L., age 37; husband, Wm. D. Hale, 42 with following children: Wm. T., 13; Eliz., 11; Franklin, 7; Martha, 5 & Nellie, 2.
[WHT: Joyce Truitt provided additional information on this family in Oct. 2000, by US Postal, including the names of children, Nancy & Virginia, and a second marriage for their son, William S.]
Willis Chapel Cemetery is Located 3 1/2 miles southeast of Carrollton, Mo.Enlisted Dec. 16, 1861, Union Army, D Co. 58th Inf Reg. IN; mustered out on 31 December 1865.
1870 Census, Carroll Co., MO; Wakenda; Carrollton PO; Dwelling 53, p. 7 (395) list Leander Christmas, age 26, farmer, born KY; wife, Sarah, 30, born IN & 3 children: Addison S. (Shoultz - see notes below), 8; Gilbert C., 3 & Nancy S., 9 mo. Children born IN.
1900 Census, Carroll Co., MO; Carrollton; Dwelling 102; ED: 1, p. 6A list Leander Christmas, age 56, farmer, born in KY; wife, Sarah E., 60, married 33 years, had 7 children - 3 living. Also in the household is Clery Christmas, 12, nephew.
1910 Census, Carroll Co., MO; Carrollton; Dwelling 38; ED: 1, p. 2A list Leander Christmas, age 66, widow.
[WHT: Ray & Sandy Smith are the source of last 3 children, Nov. 2, 1999.]
[WHT: Additional census & reference information on Leander & family, from Teresa Venable McMillan, Feb. 6, 1999.]
Leander Christmas, on tombstone his birth date is Mar 31, 1844, born in KY according to obituary;
1850 census in Warrick Co, IN, 5 IN; 1860 census in Pike Co, IN, 16 IN.
Marriage in Pike Co, IN; Nov 14, 1866; Leander Christmas to Sarah E Shulce (according to Christmas descendant in Carroll Co, MO; Sarah was the widow of Ashley Shoultz; Pike Co, IN Bk 3, p 565 Sarah Ellen Willis m. Michael Shoultz June 19, 1859)
1870 census in Carroll Co, MO, 26 KY, (w) Sarah 30 Pike Co IN, Sarah's (s) Addison [Shoultz - his surname is not listed on the census so he appears to be a Christmas although he is a Shoultz] 8 IN, Gilbert C 3 IN, Nancy S Dec/1869 MO.
1880 census in Carroll Co, MO, 36 KY, (w) Sarah 40 IN, (s) S. Addison 19 IN [Shoultz], (s) Gilbert 12 IN, (d) Nancy 10 MO, (s) Perry 4 MO.
1900 census in Carroll Co, MO, 56 Mar/1844 KY, (w) Sarah E 60 Nov/1839 IN, (nephew) Clevy 12 Mar/1888 MO (is Greenberry's son according to Christmas descendant in Carroll Co, MO)
1910 census in Carroll Co, MO, 66 KY, living alone; on tombstone his death date is Mar 22, 1926; buried Willis Chapel, Carroll Co, MO; his wife's tombstone indicates Sarah Ellen b. Nov 5, 1839, d. Oct 25, 1909; buried Willis Chapel, Carroll Co, MO.
Nancy S or Nancy Laura Christmas: 1870 census in Carroll Co, MO, Nancy S Dec/1869 MO; 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO, 10 MO; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Sep 11, 1890; Laura Christmas to William Jenkins.
Perry Christmas, born Jun 8, 1875 per tombstone; 1880 census in Carroll Co, MO, 4 MO; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Oct 24, 1898; P L Christmas to Dora E Lepard; 1900 census in Carroll Co, MO, Jun/1875 MO, (w) Dora E Feb/1879 VA; wife Dora E b. Feb 15, 1878, d. Sep 17, 1902 per tombstone; buried Willis Chapel Cemetery, Carroll Co, MO; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Apr 13, 1904; Perry L Christmas to Bessie Pennington (she married Charles Uhrig after Perry died) died Jul 25, 1919 per tombstone; buried Willis Chapel Cemetery, Carroll Co, MO.
1322. Laura Nancy Christmas-736
[WHT: Note info under father's message; shows a Sept. 11, 1890 marriage between Laura Christmas and William Jenkins; the marriage to Cary could be wrong or later.]
1900 Census, Texas Co., MO; Piney; Dwelling 216; ED: 144, p. 12 list William Christmas, age 54, farmer, born in IN, parents in KY; wife, Florence, 40, married 11 years, had 2 children - 1 living: Glober, 10. Son, Ross lives in dwelling 217.[WHT: Gayle Kent provided the following information:]
On 1880 census it appears that "Abigail" (age 23) is his 2nd wife. There are two children in Wm. & Abigail's household who are of an age to make it highly unlikely they are Abigail's children but are probably from a first marriage by Wm. There is a marriage record in Pike Co, IN for a Wm. Christmas & a Mary A. Atkinson (Sept 25, 1867). I have this down as Wm.'s prob first marriage. I haven't taken the time to dig deeper into the 1870 census to find a census record on him (since not direct antecedent) to see where he was & who was in the household in 1870.[WHT: Teresa McMillan provided the following information:]
William Christmas on tombstone his birth is indicated 1846 born in KY or IN 1850 census in Warrick Co, IN, 4 IN; 1860 census in Pike Co, IN, 14 KY; obviously William has married by 1868 but cannot find a record;1870 census in Carroll Co, MO, 24 KY, (w) Mary A 19 IN, Finnis 1 IN; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; May 24, 1876; William Christmas to Abagal Staton;
1880 census in Carroll Co, MO, 34 KY, (w) Abagail 23 MO, (s) Finis 11 IN, (d) Jane or June 9 MO, (s) Ross 3 MO, (d) Bertie 2/12 MO (Finis & Jane/June had mother born in IN, Ross & Bertie's mother born in MO; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Apr 18, 1889; William Christmas to Belle Neely; [From Gayle Kent: Clarence Christmas b. 1883 d. prior to 1900? Or on his own at 17? (Herbert-school record from Carroll Co, MO Clarence Christmas age 7 B: 1883 Parent: William Christmas (Teresa shows Abigail dec'd & marriage to Belle Neely, 1889) Attended Rosebud school 1890/91/92. Teresa does not show him or son matching age on William's 1900 census record-deceased already? Or out on own/living with some other relative?]
1900 census in Texas Co, MO, 54 Jan/1846 IN, (w) Florence (is this Belle?) 40 May/1860 IN, (s) Glober 10 May/1890 MO; on tombstone his death is indicated 1905; buried Emory Chapel Cemetery; Texas Co, MO.
Finis Christmas (son of William & Mary A Christmas) born 1869 in IN; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Aug 20, 1893; Finis Christmas to Lizzie Rumery; 1900 not located; 1910 census in Texas Co, MO, 41 1869 IN, (w) Linna O 38 MO; 1920 census in Vernon Co, MO, 51 1869 IN, (w) Linnie 48 MO.
Jane or June Christmas (daughter of William & Mary A Christmas) marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Sep 19, 1888; June C Christmas to James F Marple.
Ross Christmas (son of William & Abagail Christmas) on tombstone his birth is indicated 1877 born in MO; marriage; obviously married about 1900 but don't know where; 1900 census in Texas Co, MO, 22 Sept/1878, (w) Ida 18 Sept 1881 MO; 1910 not located; 1920 census in Texas Co, MO, 42 MO, (w) Ida 37 MO, (s) Eldon M 17 MO, (d) Lula R 15 MO, (s) Floyd F 14 MO; on tombstone his death is indicated 1949; buried Emory Chapel Cemetery, Texas Co, MO
1327. Finis Christmas-738
1910 Census, Texas Co., MO; Piney Ward 2; Dwelling 49; ED: 109, p. 3A list Finis Christmas, age 41, married 16 years, does odd jobs; wife, Linna, 38. Also in the household is James Rumery, 76 & wife, Catherine, 74, in-laws.1920 Census, Vernon Co., MO; Blue Mound; Dwelling 35; ED: 159, p. 2B list Finis Christmas, age 51 & wife, Linnie, 49; also living with them is Kathyrn Rumbry, agr 85, widow, and described as M-I-L.
1930 Census, Vernon Co., MO; Washington; ED: 41, p. 4A; list Finis Christmas, age 60, married, in State Hospital # 3.
Called Linnie/Linna in census records.
1328. Jane C. Christmas-739
First name could be Jane.
1329. Jennie Christmas-8016
[WHT: From Gayle Kent:]
Herbert, didn't we decide that this Jennie living with Susan Christmas and John Brittingham and listed as "niece" on the 1880 census was most likely William's and Mary Atkinson's daughter? Think we should at least list here. Maybe with a "probable" designation?
First name could be Florence
588. Greenberry B. Christmas-732
1930 Census, Livingston Co., MO; Grand River; Dwelling 31; ED: 13, p. 2A list Greeberry B. Christmas, age 79; wife, Julia D., 57.[WHT: Research & analysis by Gayle Kent, via Jan. 1999 e-mail.]
Marriage record on file in Carroll Co, MO for Greenberry Christmas & Martha E Meador, Nov 30, 1876. She died prior to Oct 17, 1893 as there is a Marriage record in Carroll Co, Mo for Greenberry Christmas & "Mrs." Clara Gibson for that date.1850 census, "not named" 11/12, "do" ("Indiana") Census taken on Sept 30, 1850. (b. Oct 1849?). 1860 census, "Greenbery", age 10, b KY; 1870 census, "Greenburg" living with H. G. & Nancy, age 19, b KY. 1880 Soundex lists Greenberry Christmas, 26? 29? , Ind; Martha, 20, VA, wife and Rozella, 1, MO, dau.
Extracted from Carroll Co, MO records housed at the Records Management & Archive Service in Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO.
Birth Records: (State Mandated 1883-1893 but not strictly enforced so not complete but sometimes you get lucky.) Della Christmas Born Aug 4, 1885. Father-Greenberry Christmas, 35, b IN. Mother-Martha Ellen Meadows(Meador?), 26, VA (have "page 95" notated.)
Carroll Co, MO marriage record shows "Rose E." Christmas m. J. T. Greenawalt of Livingston Co, MO on May 3, 1896.
[WHT: Teresa McMillan provided the following information, via e-mail, Feb. 6, 1999.] Greenberry Christmas born 1849 in KY or IN;
1850 census in Warrick Co, IN, 11 months IN name listed as "not named" IN; 1860 census in Pike Co, IN, 10 KY, name listed as Greenberg; 1870 census in Carroll Co, MO, 19 KY; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Jan 1, 1871; Greenberry Christmas to Mary A Keith; marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Nov 30, 1876; Greenburg Christmas to Martha E Meador;
1880 census in Carroll Co, MO, 26 IN, (w) Martha 20 b. VA, daughter Rozella, age 1 b. MO according to Christmas descendant in Carroll Co, MO; Greenberry also had Grover Cleveland b. Mar 1888 in MO (see Leander Christmas 1900 census record);
marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Oct 17, 1893; Greenberry Christmas to Mrs. Clara C Gibson; according to Christmas descendant in Carroll Co, MO;
1900 census in Livingston Co, MO, 48, (w) Carry C 48
FYI: I also found Greenberry's daughters in 1900. Greenberry's daughter Rose (Rozella) married John T Greenwalt on May 3, 1896 in Carroll Co, MO. In the 1900 census John & Rose Greenwalt are also in Livingston Co, MO and Rose's sister Della is living with them. Rose's birth date per the census is August 1879 and Della's is August 1884. I had suspected & been told that Greenberry had a daughter Della but since she wasn't born before the 1880 census, I didn't find the 2 of them together on a census confirming the relationship. I did, however, have Rozella with her father Greenberry as an infant in the 1880 census. Now I have Rose & Della together in the 1900 census with a sister relationship established, thus confirming Greenberry as Della's father. 1910 not located yet;
marriage in Carroll Co, MO; Jul 27, 1913; G.B Christmas to Julia Lawrence; 1920 census in Carroll Co, MO, 69, (w) Julie D 47.
last name could be spelled Meadow/s
1336. Grover Cleveland Christmas-2170
[WHT: Think he is in OK in 1917-18; farmer, see WWI Draft Cards.]
Referred to as Mrs. on marriage record.
590. Sarah Virginia Christmas-733
[WHT: The following census information & analysis is from Gayle Kent, email - Nov. 19, 1998.]I found "Alexander" H. Bailey living in Carrollton township, Carroll Co, MO on the 1900 Soundex. E.D. 3, Sheet 5 B. At least it looks like the same family altho there are some discrepancies.
106/117 Alexander H. Bailey Head W M June 1844 55 M 7 MO NC KY; Hannah Wife W F Dec 1856 43 M 7 OH OH OH; "Aymon" Son W M Jan 1873 27 S MO MO IN; Ray Son W M Apr 1889 11 S MO MO IN; Clifton Son W M Aug 1894 5 S MO MO OH; Lula Flamm Stp Dau W F Feb 1890 10 S MO OH IA; Ida Stp Dau W F Nov 1891 8 S MO OH IA;
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