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Robert Arthur Christopher 1880–1956

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Apr 1880 · Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Died 18 FEB 1956 · Barksdale, Texas, USA
Father William Christopher (1849–1928)
Mother Elizabeth Fulgham (1858–1882)
Siblings Helena Christopher, Laura Frances Christopher, William Franklin Christopher

Researchers connected through Robert Christopher 1880–1956

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1880, Robert Arthur Christopher entered the world in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States, born to william b christopher and elizabeth ella fulgham. Robert Arthur Christopher passed away in 1956 in Barksdale, Texas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1880
Birth of Robert Arthur Christopher in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Birth
1956
Death of Robert Arthur Christopher in Barksdale, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Christopher

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, United States of America (1765) to Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States (1880) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Christopher (1880–1956) was born in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States and died in Barksdale, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.

Robert Christopher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Arthur Christopher PTP
1880–1956
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Parents
William B Christopher PTP
1849–1928
Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States
Elizabeth Ella Fulgham PTP
1858–1882
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, 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

Robert Christopher's Descendants

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Robert Arthur Christopher PTP 1880–1956