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William B Christopher 1849–1928

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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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Christopher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 23 Nov 1849 · Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States
Died 4 Nov 1928 · Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA
Father William Christopher (1827–1872)
Mother Eugenia Coats (1828–1914)
Spouse Elizabeth Fulgham (1858–1882)
Children Elizabeth Goldsberry, Eugene Christopher, Helena Christopher, Laura Christopher, Mamie Christopher, Mamie Christopher, Robert Christopher, William Christopher
Siblings Edward Napoleon Christopher, Etna Ann Christopher Burrows, Georgia Christopher, Iminta Farner, Iminta Thomas Christopher Power, John Pettus Christopher, John T Christopher, Matthew Coleman Christopher, Mattie C Christopher, Mattie C Christopher, Robert L Christopher, Virginia Ann Christopher
Records
1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Texas, Death Certificates Missouri, Wills and Probate Records
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1849, William B Christopher entered the world in Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States, born to william robert newton thomas christopher and eugenia permelia mealy ann coats. In 1860, William B Christopher resided in Beat 1, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. William B Christopher married elizabeth ella fulgham, rose e christopher, vermelia christopher, and had children including elizabeth goldsberry, eugene pettus christopher, helena christopher, laura frances christopher, mamie christopher, mamie ellie christopher, robert arthur christopher, william franklin christopher. William B Christopher passed away in 1928 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Death Records Texas, Death Certificates

  5. 5
    Probate/Wills Missouri, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1849
Birth of William B Christopher in Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States
Birth
1860
William B Christopher resided here in Beat 1, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Residence
1862
William B Christopher - Probate in St Francois, Missouri, USA
Probate
1870
William B Christopher resided here in District 1, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Residence
1900
William B Christopher resided here in Bowie, Montague, Texas, USA
Residence
1928
Death of William B Christopher in Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Christopher

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, United States of America (1765) to Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States (1849) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Christopher (1849–1928) was born in Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States and died in Nacogdoches 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 William 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 4 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

William Christopher
1827–1872 · Father
Eugenia Coats
1828–1914 · Mother

William Christopher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William B Christopher PTP
1849–1928
Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States
Parents
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
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Christopher's Descendants

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William B Christopher PTP 1849–1928 m. Vermelia Christopher PTP 1855–1896 m. Elizabeth Ella Fulgham PTP 1858–1882 m. Rose E Christopher PTP 1878–1962
  1. 1. 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
    2. 2. Germaine Christopher PTP 1923–1923
  2. 2. Elizabeth Goldsberry PTP 1873–1949
  3. 3. Mamie Ellie Christopher PTP 1890–1960
  4. 4. Laura Frances Christopher PTP 1878–1966
  5. 5. Robert Arthur Christopher PTP 1880–1956
  6. 6. William Franklin Christopher PTP 1882–1951