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Eugene Pettus Christopher 1894–1967

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Eugene Christopher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

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Biography

The story of Eugene Pettus Christopher began in 1894 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. In 1900, Eugene Pettus Christopher resided in Justice Precinct 1, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. In 1917, Eugene Pettus Christopher resided in Briscoe, Texas. Eugene Pettus Christopher married bessie estelle pierson, lillie b christopher, and had children including ardell eugene christopher, gary francis christopher, germaine christopher. Eugene Pettus Christopher passed away in 1967 in Garfield, Travis County, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

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    Death Records Texas Death Index

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    Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

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    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

Life Timeline

1894
Birth of Eugene Pettus Christopher in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Birth
1900
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Residence
1917
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in Briscoe, Texas
Residence
1920
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Swisher, Texas, USA
Residence
1930
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
Residence
1935
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in El Paso, El Paso, Texas
Residence
1940
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
Residence
1942
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in El Paso, Texas, USA
Residence
1943
Eugene Pettus Christopher resided here in El Paso, Texas, USA
Residence
1967
Death of Eugene Pettus Christopher in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eugene Christopher

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, United States of America (1765) to Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States (1894) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eugene Christopher (1894–1967) was born in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States and died in Garfield, Travis County, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Eugene in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Eugene Christopher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Eugene Pettus Christopher PTP
1894–1967
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Parents
William B Christopher PTP
1849–1928
Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States
Vermelia Christopher PTP
1855–1896
Limestone, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
William Robert Newton Thomas Christopher PTP
1827–1872
Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Eugenia PERMELIA 'Mealy' Ann Coats PTP
1828–1914
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Eugene Christopher's Descendants

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Eugene Pettus Christopher PTP 1894–1967 m. Bessie Estelle Pierson PTP 1900–1930 m. Lillie B Christopher PTP 1895–1969
  1. 1. Gary Francis CHRISTOPHER PTP 1922–2005
    1. 1. Leslie Christopher PTP 1954–2010
  2. 2. Germaine Christopher PTP 1923–1923