2043. William Montrose Christmas-891
KY Birth Index - Online: Name: CHRISTMAS, William M Born: Oct 26 1912 in , Butler Co, KY Mother: Andrews, Mandy Record/Certificate #: 12-126-50015Has a stepdaughter named Unita.
[WHT: From Betty Wakeland, Nov. 11, 2002.]
Herbert, I found William Montrose Christmas in the Logan County, Kentucky marriages and it lists his bride as May McPherson (Widow). I was wondering if that could be a mistake since she was 20 when she married William (listed as Mont) in 1933. I tried to find her first marriage and could not. I could not find her parents either. (Ester and Laura Davis).
[WHT: Obituary sent by Betty Wakeland on April 17, 2003]Mae Christmas, 87, of Lewisburg died at 5:59 p.m. April 1, 2000, at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. The Muhlenberg County native was a homemaker and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Ester Davis and Laura Davis and wife of the late Mont Christmas.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Price Funeral Home with burial in Lewisburg Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include a son, Horace Wayne Christmas of Lewisburg; a daughter, Euneda Lawrence of Clearwater, Fla.; a half brother, Charles Christmas of Louisville; three half sisters, Magdalene Cundiff of Bowling Green, Imogene Pope of Florida, and Helen Ray of Lewisburg; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
2044. Arthur Christmas-892
Arthur Christmas, 87, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, died May 2, 2002, at 9 a.m. at the Rathbone Retirement Community.He was born March 18, 1915. Arthur was a member of North Park Baptist Church for 56 years. He was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church of Louisville. For 40 years, Arthur was a plastering contractor in Louisville. He was a deacon and trustee in the Walnut Street Baptist Church. He served as a trustee of Baptist Towers, All Prayer Foundling Home and Parrs Rest, a home for elderly women. He moved to Evansville in 1992.
Remembrances may be made online at www.mem.com
Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Ina Mae Christmas; son and daughter-in-law, Rev.Arthur E. and Dixie Christmas of Evansville; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Byron K. and Sonja Christmas of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila J. and Michael Moore of Carmel, Ind.; 6 grandchildren, Amanda Dedmond of Evansville, Amy Tankersley of Montgomery, Ala., Scott Christmas of Lexington, Elissa Christmas of Cincinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth Ross of Indianapolis, Jennifer Crane of Marietta, Ga.; and 4 great-grandchildren, Matthew Crane, Hailey Christmas and Brooke and Beau Dedmond.
Services Saturday 10 a.m. May 5, 2002, at Alexander North Chapel, the Reverend Tim Leadingham and Reverend Robert B. Ford officiating, burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Russelville, Ky.
Visitation today, May 3, 2002, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Alexander North Chapel. Donations may be made to North Park Baptist Church or the Walnut Street Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, Evansville, Ind. 47711
[WHT: Betty Wakeland provided birth dates for the children on Jan. 5, 2005.]
[WHT: Received from Amanda Dedmond, granddaughter on July 27, 2007.]
Arthur and Ina also had a daughter who lived only a day or so. Her name is Laquita Janese Christmas. She is buried next to Arthur in Russelville, KY. I'm not sure of the year she was born. She was their first child.[WHT: Thanks also to granddaughter, Amanda Dedmond for providing descendant information.]
[WHT: Received from Betty Wakeland on Jan. 3, 2005.]
I have a birth date for Ina Mae Ewing. It was the only Ina Mae in the Kentucky births so it has to be right even tho I have seen it different on the internet. She was born 4-14-1915 in Butler County, Kentucky. It listed her mom as Lizzie Knight. I have seen it 4-12-1915. Hope you have a great New Year.[WHT: Received the following from Richard Tevault on March 1, 2009.]
Ina Mae Christmas, 93, of Evansville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord this past Friday, February 27, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital.
She was born in Quality, Ky., and graduated from Bevier-Cleaton High School in 1932. She lived in Louisville, Ky., for 58 years then moved to Evansville in 1992.
Ina is the daughter of G.W. and Elizabeth (Knight) Ewing. They preceded her in death along with her brother, William Ewing of Drakesboro, Ky., and her husband of 67 years, Arthur Christmas.
Ina retired as a secretary for Kentucky Educational Television in 1978. Prior to that, she worked at Ken Rad (GE) in Owensboro and The Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville.
For 58 years she was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., and for the past 16 years she has been a member of the North Park Baptist Church of Evansville. Her family and her faith were the focus of her life.
She is survived by her three children, Sheila Moore of Carmel, Indiana, Dr. Byron Christmas of Houston, Texas, and Rev. Art Christmas of Evansville. She is also survived by six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Emma Jane Boggess of Owensboro, Ky.
She lived at Rathbone Retirement Center for seven years and has lived the past year at Good Samaritan Home.
Funeral services will be Monday at Alexander North Funeral Home at 11 a.m., officiated by Pastor Tim Leadingham. Burial will be in the City Cemetery of Russellville, Ky. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Rathbone Retirement Center or Good Samaritan Pathways. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.
Published in the Courier Press on 3/1/2009
3194. Laquita Janese Christmas-8952
Only lived a few days.
2045. John Driver Christmas-893
[WHT: Received from Betty Wakeland on Nov. 13, 2002.]
Herbert, I have the birthdates for the children of Hazel and John Christmas. John is the son of Luke and Mandy Christmas. 1. Jay Noel Christmas b. 4-8-1949 in Logan County, Kentucky 2. Winifred R. Christmas b. 12-19-1950 in Logan County, Kentucky 3. Linda Christmas b. 3-7-1953 in Jefferson County, Kentucky 4. Charles Christmas b. 7-1-1954 in Jefferson County, Kentucky 5. Merry Gaye Christmas b. 6-14-1956 in Jefferson County, Kentucky 6. Patricia Christmas b. 5-6-1958 in Jefferson County, Kentucky I tried to pull Hazel Christmas's death up on the SSI death index but since I didn't know when she was born or died I couldn't find it. John and Hazel didn't marry in Logan County, Kentucky. I didn't check Muhlenberg County, Kentucky yet.[WHT: Received from Amanda Dedmond on July 27, 2007.]
John's middle name was Driver. He was the fifth son of Luke and Mandy. It has been passed down through the family that someone told Luke that he had four mules so now he needed a driver--hence the name John Driver. I have only heard him referred to using both names together-John Driver. He was my grandfather's brother. (Arthur Christmas--no middle name, thank goodness :)
Previous marriage to a Griffin.
Called Marinda in 1900 census. Lived in Cario, IL.1910 Census, Butler Co., KY; District 3; Dwelling 153; ED: 33, p. 9B list T. H. Forgy, age 40, and wife, Derinda, 36. Married 12 years, no children.
2055. Zida Forgy-935
[WHT: Children info provided by Betty Wakeland on May 31, 2002;] also states name is Zita, not Zida.
[WHT: The online KY Death Records shows her name to be Zida.]
3209. Cecil Gray Forgy-8104
[WHT: Corrections & additions by Betty Wakeland - May 22, 2002:]
Zita Forgy, wife of Ben G. Christmas, had a child (Cecil Gray Forgy) prior to her marriage to Ben Christmas. I tried to find out who the father was but failed. Cecil was born April 11, 1900 and died July 8, 1963 in Tennessee. (Cecil was listed in the Kentucky deaths and when I sent for a death certificate I got my money back saying that he died in Tennessee and that was the problem. Getting a death certificate from Tennessee) He married Christine Ferguson on May 16, 1923. Don't know where. They had 7 children. If you would like the names I will send them to you later.[WHT: Received from Doris Forgy on April 19, 2003: He passed away in Nashville TN and the interment was in Lewisburg Ky.]
Children information sent by Betty Wakeland on April 20, 2003.
1910 KY Miracode Index, list Ben, age 39, wife, Zida 27 and the following children, Lawrence, 5; Arlis, 4; Ethel, 2 & a infant all born KY and living in Butler Co.1910 Census, Butler Co., KY; 3rd Magis. Dist.; Dwelling 176; ED: 33, p. 10A list Ben Christmas, age 39, farmer; wife, Zida, 27, married 7 years, had 4 children - 4 living: Lawrence, 5; Arlis, 4; Ethel, 2 & infant, 4 mo. In dwelling 177 is Ben's mother Margaret & 2 siblings.
[WHT: The World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his DOB, Farmer, living in Quality, KY; medium height and build; nearest relative is wife, Zide Christmas.]
1920 Census, Butler Co., KY; Forgyville; Dwelling 60 - Family 60; ED: 39, p. 4B list Ben, age 47; wife, Zida, 38, and their 8 children.
1930 Census, Butler Co., KY; Quality; Dwelling 235; ED: 16, p. 12B list Ben Christmas, age 56, farmer, amrried at age 30; wife, Zidar, 47 & following children: Lawrence, 26; Arlus, 25; Edna, 17; Beulah, 15; Hazel, 12; Susie P., 10 & James W., 7. All born in KY.
2074. Carlie Christmas-7663
[WHT: It is thought that John Henry never married; Carlie is living with John Henry and his mother, Mary in the 1900 Butler Co., KY Census; Carlie is referred to as a nephew; Logan Co., KY Funeral Home Records show Carlie's parents as John & Mary Christmas. It could be Carlie is a son of John's, wife unknown or a son of one of his sisters. Anyway, it appears he is related to this family, but I do not know how. I show him as a son of John for information purposes only.][WHT: The World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, signed June 5, 1917 shows his DOB June 10, 1894, age 23, single, farmer, born in Huntsville, KY, living in Quality, KY; medium height and build, gray eyes and dark brown hair.]
[WHT: The Social Security Death Index shows his DOB as June 15, 1889.]
1930 Census, Logan Co., KY; Lewisburg Dist.; Dwelling 39; ED: 15, p. 2B list Carlie Christmas, age 34, farmer; wife, Maggie, 25 & son, Carlie T., 5 mo. All born in KY.
3219. Carl Thomas Christmas-7667
Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957
Name: Carl T Christmas
Race: White
Home State: Kentucky
Casualty Date: 2 Jul 1952
Casualty Country: North Korea Sector
Casualty Type: Returned to Duty (FECOM)
Group: Returned to Duty (FECOM)
Branch: Chemical Corps
Component: AUS - 21 Months
Rank: Private First Class
Pay Grade: Private First Class
Previous Detail: Wounded in action by missile, hospitalized
Disposed Date: 27 Aug 1952
Organization: Cm Bn Mortar
Unit #: 0002
Service Occupation: Heavy Weapons Infantryman
2083. Clarence Knight-2721
[WHT: 1920 census shows him living in father's household.]1930 Census, Butler Co., KY; Dist. 3; Dwelling 150; ED: 11, p. 8B list Clarence Knight, age 50, farmer; wife, Dean, 42 & 2 children: Dorothy, 8 & Earline, 5. Also living in the household is Vernon & Earl Scarbrough, ages 14 & 11, stepsons.
2085. Gertrude Knight-2723
1920 Census, Muhlenberg Co., KY; Skilesville; Dwelling 449; ED: 27, p. 24A list Dolphus D. Knight, age 41; loader in a coal mine; wife, Gertrude, 33 & 5 children: Carlene, 14; Verner, 13; Esmer 11; Clarence, 5; Sam 3 & 4 mo. & Sylvester, 4 mo. Census taken on Feb. 6.In dwelling 450 is Marvin Knight, age 36 and family.
1930 Census, Muhlenberg Co., KY; Mag. Dist. 2; Dwelling 156; ED: 11, p. 8B list Dolphus D. Knight, age 51, farmer; wife, Gertrude, 42 & 4 children: Clarence, 16; Sam, 14; Sylvester, 12 & Jennie D., 6.
[WHT: Children information provided by Mary Jean C. Wooten - March 2001, who received it from Connie Poole Knight. Donna Christmas added additional dates, marriages & children in July 2001.]
[WHT: Death certificate shows DoB as Sept. 18, 1884.]
3232. Silvester Knight-7484
No Children, killed in OH.
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