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Harry B Christy 1905–1993

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Harry Christy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Jul 1905 · Davis, Iowa, USA
Died 1 Dec 1993 · Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Father David Christy
Mother Matilda Eva Benge
Spouse Naomi Winifred Strickland
Children Evelyn Lavonne Christy, Glen Dean Christy, Harry Robert Christy, Karen Kay Christy, Rachel Arminta Christy, Ronald Keith Christy
Siblings Baby Boy Christy, Eva Lena Christy, Floyd John Christy, Forest Christy, Freda Ann Christy, Glen Christy, Myrtle Ruth Christy, Opal Marie Christy, Stewart Vance Christy, Verbal Comer Christy, William Christy
Records
1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Iowa, Delayed Birth Records Iowa State Census Collection Iowa, Select Marriages OneWorldTree
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Harry B Christy began in 1905 in Davis, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Harry B Christy resided in Lick Creek, Davis, Iowa, USA. In 1940, Harry B Christy resided in Mahaska, Iowa, USA. Harry B Christy married naomi winifred strickland, and had children including evelyn lavonne christy, glen dean christy, harry robert christy, karen kay christy, rachel arminta christy, ronald keith christy. Harry B Christy passed away in 1993 in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1910 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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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

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

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    Birth Records Iowa, Delayed Birth Records

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    Census Iowa State Census Collection

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    Marriage Records Iowa, Select Marriages

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    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1905
Birth of Harry B Christy in Davis, Iowa, USA
Birth
1930
Harry B Christy resided here in Lick Creek, Davis, Iowa, USA
Residence
1940
Harry B Christy resided here in Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Residence
1950
Harry B Christy resided here in Center, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Residence
1993
Death of Harry B Christy in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Harry Christy

This ancestor line traces from Haßloch, Bad Durkheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1652) to Davis, Iowa, USA (1905) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harry Christy (1905–1993) was born in Davis, Iowa, USA and died in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Harry 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 9 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.

Related Records

David Christy
Father
Matilda Eva Benge
Mother

Harry Christy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Harry B Christy PTP
1905–1993
Davis, Iowa, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Harry Christy's Descendants

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Harry B Christy PTP 1905–1993