88. Cleopatria Mary Christmas-3669
[WHT: Do not know, but think these might be her children; see mother's notes for 1910 census. However, her mother death certificate shows her, not Cleo, married to Mattox. Also, death certificate info show Cleo as a male, which I "think" is wrong.]North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975:
Name: Charlie Lee Mattocks; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 70; Birth Date: 7 Aug 1898; Birth Place: Tennessee, United States; Death Date: 31 Mar 1969; Death Location: High Point, Guilford; Spouse's Name: Lela Picklesimer; Father's Name: William Mattocks; Mother's Name: Cleo Christmas; RESIDENCE: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina.Name: Luther Albert Mattocks; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 71; Birth Date: 30 Apr 1893; Birth Place: Lauder CO, Tennessee, United States; Death Date: 2 Jan 1965; Death Location: High Point, Guilford; Spouse's Name: Martha Creech;
Father's Name: Will Mattocks; Mother's Name: Cleo Christmas; RESIDENCE: Selma, Johnston, North Carolina.[WHT: Below is her death certificate info.]
Name: Cleo Christmas; Death Date: 13 Jan 1916; Death Place: Harriman, Roane, Tennessee; Gender: Male [THINK FEMALE]; Race or Color: White; Age: 40;
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1876; Birthplace: Granger, Tenn; Spouse: ; Father: Mattox;
Father's Birth Place: Tenn; Mother: Matilda Christmas; Mother's Birth Place: Granger, Tenn; Cemetery: Harriman; Burial Date: 13 Jan 1916; Digital Folder Number: 4183053; Image Number: 1355; Film Number: 1299658; Volume/Page/Certificate Number: v 41 cn 211.
90. Edward Jesse Christmas-2214
1910 Census, Comanche Co, OK; Lawton; dwelling 264; ED: 52, p. 14A list Ed J Christmas, age 40, born TX - TX - TX, works at wagon yard; wife, Josie, 32, married 15 years, had 4 children - 4 living: Earl, 14; Stella, 13; Loyd, 11 & Edward, 7; all children born in TX, except Edward, born in OK.1920 Census, Comanche Co, OK; Lawton; dwelling 262; ED: 125, p. 15B list Edward Christmas, age 56, born TX - TX - TX, blacksmith; wife, Josie, 46, born TX - Germany - Poland; son, Earl, 24, TX - TX - TX, blacksmith; dau. Stella Rossetti (WHT: guessing at spelling) 22, married. TX - TX - TX; son, Lloyd, 19, TX - TX - TX, chauffeur; son, Edward, 17, TX - TX - TX, works in a butcher shop; g-son, Leroy Barker, 4, OK - MO - TX.
1930 Census, Comanche Co., OK; Lawton; dwelling 233; ED: 21, p. 12A list Edward Christmas, age 62, blacksmith; wife, Josie, 52, TX- Poland - Poland; dau. Stella Debay (WHT: guessing at spelling) 34, widow; g-son, Leroy Barker, 15 & g-dau. Pearl Bresoll (WHT: guessing at spelling) 9, OK - OK - OK.
[WHT: Received following email from Gay Graves, Jan. 4, 2004:]
I am looking for the decendents of Edward Jesse Christmas who came to Ok. from Grand Prairie, Tx about the year 1902 in the land allotments at Lawton, Ok. His wife was from Glen Rose, Tx. Her maiden name was Mary Josephine Lewandowski and they had sons named Earl, Lloyd, Eddie and a daughter named Stella. He was a blacksmith by trade. I am the great-grand daughter of Edward and Mary Christmas.
[WHT: Received through Christmas List from Gay Graves on Jan. 15, 2004:]
1903 Ayers 20th Century Directory and Chart shows the Christmas familiy residing at 1002 "E" Ave.(block 56) in Lawton, Ok.
Edward Jesse Christmas owner of a blacksmith shop located at 313 "E", Lawton, Ok.
Edward Jesse born 09-22-1868 in Stephenville, Tx. died 06-05 1940 in Lawton, Ok. Married: Mary Josephine Lewandowski born 03-15-1877 in Glen Rose, Tx.
died 04-27-1953 in Lawton, Ok. ChildrenSon: Earl Franklin born 11-25-1895 ----Died 19-14-1964 in Lawton,Ok. Daughter: Stella Edith born 02-20-1897----died 10-31-1974 in Lawton, Ok. Son: Arthur born 03-21-1899----died 1899 Son:LLoyd born 05-06-1900----died 06-17-1931 in Lawton, Ok. Son:Edward Jesse Jr. born 09-09-1902----died 09-14-1954 in Lawton,Ok. Son:Thomas W. born 06-20-1904----died 12-29-1904 in Lawton, Ok.
[WHT: Received from Gay Graves on Jan. 18, 2004:]
Hi Herbert Thanks so much for the information on the census of 1920 and 1930. A few corrections I can clarify: On the 1920 census it seems to say that dau. Stellas last name was Rossetti ---- it seems to say it was her last name and that she was 22 and married. This was my grand mother on my fathers side. There was always a family mystery of how many times she was married and she would never let us discuss it . Is this your opinion of how the census was recorded? I suppose it may have been recorded in pencil too as they went door to door for information.
On the 1930 census ; the third line has dau. Stella Debay---it should say DeBoy. the fourth line has Leroy Barler---it should say LeRoy Barker (this was my father) the fifth line has Pearl Bresoll---it should say Pearl Russell (this was my dad's step sister). I don't know why it doesn't list my uncle Eddie Christmas. He was married to Ova (Carter) with 4 daughters named Osa May, Evelyn, Mary. and Zelpha Ann. They also lived in Lawton at this time (1930) and the last 2 girls were probably not born yet. You have been so helpful. I look forward to many more discoveries on this family name pursuit .Thanks again. Sincerely, Gay Graves
227. Lloyd Henry Christmas-8535
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows middle name to be Henry, single, DOB, ? driver, Living in Lawton, OK; nearest relative is Mrs. Ed Christmas. He is described as short and stout build, with brown eyes and light hair.]Texas Marriages, 1837-1973 on FamilySearch.org, show a Lloyd H. Christmas marriage to Dorothy Bell Robinson, on March 31, 1925 in Wichita, TX. [WHT: Do not know if this is same person.]
92. Arthur Jackson Christmas-2212
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his middle name to be Jackson, DOB, Farmer, living in Gray, Deaver Co., OK; nearest relative is Stella Christmas. He is described as medium height and build, with blue eyes and light hair.]
Lived in Gray, OK & Nesho Co., KS.1920 Census, Beaver Co., OK; Balko; Dwelling 81; ED: 18, p. 5A list Arthur J. Christmas, age 38; wife Stella, 28 & 4 children: Loyd D., 9; Carrol H., 8; Clifford F., 5 & Lester A., 1 & 11 mo.
1930 Census, Lamb Co., TX; Littlefield; Dwelling 192; ED: 7, p. 10A list Arthur J. Christmas, 48, farmer; wife, Stella, 37 and 5 children: Loyd D., 20; Carrol 18; Clifford 16; Lester, 12 & Cecil, 10. Also living in household is d-i-l, Georgia, 20, born in OK. Loyd D. is shown as married, so I assume she is his wife.
1920 census gives his age as 9.
[WHT: An assumption that this is the correct Cecil; SS has middle inital as C.]
Cecil last benefit was to Humboldt, Allen Co., KS; could have married Theada - b. May 13, 1923 - d. Aug. 1993 in Iola, Allen Co., KS or Eva, born June 25, 1922.
98. Thomas Nollie Christmas-2371
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed Sept. 12, 1918 shows his DOB, farm for himself, lives in ?, Harris Co., TX He is described as medium height and build, brown eyes and dark hair, left eye is defective; nearest relative is Bessie Christmas.]1930 Census, Harris Co., TX; Precinct 7; Family 286; ED: 196, p. 12B list Nollie Christmas, age 47, born in TX, as were his parents, married 28 years; wife, Bessie, 55, born in TX and following children: Gilbert, 19; Harold, 16; Ray, 14 & Woodrow 12; all born in TX.
He and family living with mother in 1920 census.Living with brother, Henry in 1930 census.
[WHT: Last name could be spelled Crockrun.]
102. Robert Edward Christmas-7819
1900 Census, Bandera Co., TX; 4 Justice Precinct; Dwelling 12; ED: 4, p. 1A list Robert Christmas, born Dec. 1874 in TX, Father in TX & Mother in MS; wife, Louiza, b. Jun. 1881 in TX, parents b. in MS; married 3 years, 1 child: Willie, b. Mar. 1899 in TX.1910 Census, Uvalde Co., TX; Justice Precinct 4; Dwelling 67; ED: 129, p. 7B list Robert E. Christmas, age 34, farmer; wife, Louisa, 29, married 13 years, had 5 children - 4 living: Willie, 11; Myrtle, 5; Virgil, 3 & Jessie, 2. [WHT: Father, John lives in dwelling 66.]
1920 Census, Bandera Co., TX; 4 Justice Precinct; Dwelling 7; ED: 9, p. 1A list Robert Christmas, age 46, farmer, born in TX, Father in TX & Mother in MS; wife, Louise, 39, born in TX, parents in AL & 4 children: Myrtle, 15; Virgil, 13; Jesse, 12 & Earl, 3.
1930 Census, Stanislaus Co., CA; Turlock; Dwelling 466; ED: 56-46, p. 21A list R. E. Christmas, age 54, farmer, born in TX, Father in TX & Mother in MS; wife, Louisa, 48 & 2 children: Jessie, 22 & Earl, 14.
[WHT: An assumption that the Virgil E. Christmas in the Social Security Death Index is the same person.]
103. Lillie Matilda Christmas-8850
[WHT: Received July 7, 2006 from Susan Larsen.]
I have a Christmas in my family. She would have been my father's grandmother. She was married to a Lee Person (person being the last name) and they had a child named Eva L. Person who is my father s mother. My father was born in Uvalde Texas. Let me know if there is any connection.Received July 11, 2006 from Susan Larsen.
The following is all the information I have:· Name: Matilda "Tillie" Christmas
· Sex: F
· Birth: 24 DEC 1876 in Bell Co., TX
· Death: 25 JAN 1944 in Uvalde C0., TX Father: John Christmas Mother: Mahaley Ann Carter Marriage 1 Robert E. Lee Person b: 1868 in Caldwell Co., TX
Married: 1 JAN 1895 in Bell Co., TX
Father: Edmund Henry Person b: ABT. 1816 in Millington Moore, Co., Tennessee Mother: Levila Young b: 5 APR 1851 in Caldwell Co., TX
106. Henry Thomas Christmas-3687
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June, 5, 1917 shows DOB, married with 3 children, farmer, living in Rocky, OK, born in Stevenville, TX - might be Stephenville, in Earth Co., TX. He is described as medium height and stout build, with brown eyes and dark hair.][WHT: This is an assumption, that the Henry T. Christmas listed in the 1920 census and this Henry Thomas is the same person. Caddo Co., OK, where this Henry T. is listed, and Washita Co., OK, where William A. is listed, adjoin.]
1920 Census, Caddo Co., OK; Camegie; Dwelling 183; ED: 42, p. 10A list Henry T. Christmas, age 29, born in TX; wife, Maggie, 30 and 4 children: Minnie, L., 7; Lillian M., 6; Myrtle, 4+ and William J., 2+.
[WHT: His World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918, signed June, 5, 1917 shows DOB, single, farmer, work for W. A. Christmas, living in Rocky, OK, born in Stevenville, TX - might be Stephenville, in Earth Co., TX. He is described as tall and stout build, with brown eyes and dark hair.]1920 Census, Dent Co., MO; Texas Township; Dwelling 2; ED: 39, p. 1A list James R. Christmas, age 24; wife, Maggie, 24 and 2 children: Mildred, 1 10/12 & Daisy, 6/12. James & Maggie were born in TX; Mildred in OK, and Daisy in MO. Living in dwelling 3 are his parents and sister.
[WHT: Received from Marla Zorn on Oct. 13, 2004.]
I am from the missing connection # 3688 (James Roy). He was my grandfather. He and his wife had three more children not listed. James Roy, L Jeanne Marie, and Billie. If you would like to list the next generation contact me and I will send it
[WHT: no proof, assume this is the same person.]
CA Death Records, 1940 - 1997 - online
Name: Maggie Christmas
SSN: 440-38-1072
Last Residence: 73501 Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma, United States of America
Born: 5 Feb 1889
Died: Feb 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Oklahoma (1954-1955 )
CA Death Records, 1940 - 1997 - online.Name: SIMPSON, MILDRED
Social Security #: 546348399
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 26 Mar 1918
Birthplace: OKLAHOMA
Death Date: 8 Feb 1993
Death Place: SAN BERNARDINO
Mother's Maiden Name: KIMMEL
Father's Surname: CHRISTMAS
CA Death Records, 1940 - 1997 - online.
MILLNER, BILLYE K
Social Security #: 525421006
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1925
Birthplace: OKLAHOMA
Death Date: 15 Jan 1995
Death Place: TULARE
Mother's Maiden Name: KIMMEL
Father's Surname: CHRISTMAS
109. Hattie Mae Christmas-3689
1930 Census, Pasco Co., FL; Pasadena; Dwelling 20; ED: 51-7, p. 1B list Steve Bronson, age 42, grocer mgr; born in FL; wife, Hattie, 31, born in OK, father in TX, mother in TN & 2 children: Thelma, 11 & Faegelia, 9.
139. Sarah Louvina Christmas-5364
Name: Lou Venia Sanders; Death Date: 13 Feb 1963; Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Gender: Female; Race: White; Death Age: 77 years; Birth Date: 04 Jun 1885; Birthplace: Oklahoma; Marital Status: Married; Father's Name: Bill Christmas; Place of Residence: Houston, Harris, Texas; Cemetery: Resthaven Cemetery; Burial Place: Houston, Texas; Burial Date: 15 Feb 1963; Film Number: 2117176; Digital Film Number: 4028564; Image Number: 2309; Reference Number: cn 09751.[WHT: Received following from Lisa on Aug. 13, 2009.]
Louvina Christmas' father was William Christmas born April 1862. His wife's name was Samantha born March 1867. Louvina was born in June 1886. Louvina and William Ambers Sanders son was Walter, my grandfather.
The 1900 census has her family living in Newton County Missouri. I have that Louvina' fathers father was James Christmas born 1842. His wife was Mary E _____ born 1844 on the same 1900 census. I can go no further back than that. I am wondering where my Christmas line came from. So, who were James' parents I wonder.
142. Jimmie Ellsworth Christmas-5366
1930 Census, McCurtain Co., OK; Idabel; Dwelling 3; ED: 14, p. 1A list Jim Christmas, age 33, born in OK, parents in MO; wife, Eler, 29, born in OK, parents in AR, married at 16 & 2 children: A. C. (male), 10 & Geraldine (male), 6; both born in OK.[WHT: Received from Debbie on July 7, 2000.]
Thanks for replying so quickly. I tracked down a distant cousin last night who told me that all they knew was that Merrill Christmas was born in Idabel, Okla. We know his father Jim and mother LouElla are buried at Memorial Park cemetery in Okla. He thinks they may have came from the Texas area. He also told me that he used to hear his dad talk of distant relatives living in the Picher, Ok. area and working the chat mines, but they could not speak english at all. We also think that Jim's parents names were either Bill Christmas, and either Sarah or Mary. Jim had 2 brothers named Johnny and Tommy and a sister named Sarah. That is pretty much all we know. I certainly appreciate all your help. Thank You Debbie
At 08:04 PM 7/6/2000 -0500, you wrote: HI, My grandfathers name was Jim Elsworth Christmas. I don't know very much about him. He was born on Jan. 7, 1894 and died June 15 1973. He married LouElla Lackey who was born on Dec. 11 1900 and died Dec 1980. I have no contact with this side of the family but would love to find out about my ancestors. I do know their children are, A.C., Jeraldean or with a G., Merrill (my father), Harold, and Evelyn Adams. I have heard lately that some of the ancestry was of Jewish descent. I hope you can help me find out who my great, great grandparents might be.
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