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Christopher Houston 1744–1837

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Birth Date: February 18, 1744

Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: May 17, 1837

Death Location: Marshall, Tennessee, United States

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Children: James Houston, Samuel Houston

In 1744, Christopher Houston entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Houston. In 1762, Christopher Houston resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. In 1783, Christopher Houston resided in North Carolina, USA. Christopher Houston married Sarah Mitchell, and had children including Christopher Houston, James Houston, Lillias Houston, Martha Houston, Placebo Houston, Samuel Houston, Sarah Houston. Christopher Houston passed away in 1837 in Marshall, Tennessee, United States.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

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

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

Early Life

In 1744, Christopher Houston entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Houston.

In 1762, Christopher Houston resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

In 1783, Christopher Houston resided in North Carolina, USA.

Family

Christopher Houston married Sarah Mitchell, and had children including Christopher Houston, James Houston, Lillias Houston, Martha Houston, Placebo Houston, Samuel Houston, Sarah Houston.

Later Years

Christopher Houston passed away in 1837 in Marshall, Tennessee, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
  2. 2
    Birth Records Family Data Collection - Births
  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
  4. 4
    Military Roster of soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution
  5. 5
    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories
  8. 8
    Burial Records U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
  9. 9
    Census North Carolina Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790.
  10. 10
    Record American Biographical Library
  11. 11
    Record 200 years of London family in America
  12. 12
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
  13. 13
    Record Brief biographical accounts of many members of the Houston family : accompanied by a genealogical table : from well authenticat
  14. 14
    Church Records The history of Hopewell Presbyterian Church for 175 years from the assigned date of its organization, 1762

Life Timeline

1744
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1762
Resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1783
Resided in North Carolina, USA
1837
Died in Marshall, Tennessee, United States

Found in 3 Family Trees

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