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Amanda Christian 1867–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1867

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 17 Aug 1939

Death Location: United States

Father: John Christian

Mother: Nancy Vance

Spouse(s): Thomas Short

Children(s): Ethel Short, Sampy Short, John Chritian, Rosa Christian, Lee Short, Pearle Short, Elijah Roberts

Amanda Christian was born in 1867 in West Virginia, the child of John D Christian And Nancy Vance. In 1870, Amanda Christian resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, Amanda Christian resided in Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA. Amanda Christian married Thomas Short, and had children including Elijah Roberts, Ethel Short, Frank Roberts, John Chritian, Lee V Short, Pearle Short, Rosa Christian, Sampy Short, William H Roberts. Amanda Christian passed away in 1939 in United States.

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Biography

  • Amanda Christian was born in 1867 in West Virginia, the child of John D Christian And Nancy Vance.
  • In 1870, Amanda Christian resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Amanda Christian resided in Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • Amanda Christian married Thomas Short, and had children including Elijah Roberts, Ethel Short, Frank Roberts, John Chritian, Lee V Short, Pearle Short, Rosa Christian, Sampy Short, William H Roberts.
  • Amanda Christian passed away in 1939 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Amanda Christian's Ancestors

Self
Amanda Christian
1867–1939
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
John D. Christian
1842–1904
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Nancy Vance
1844–1920
Virginia
Grandparents
Daniel ("Kahgilaywi") Christian
1808–1883
Sinking Waters, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Hannah
1812–1888
Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Richard Vance
1822–1863
Russell County, Virginia
Polly Vance
1824–1913
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Christian
1770–1853
Louisa Harman
1770–1829
Rebecca Peery
1784–1830
Rev Ferrell
1795–1884
Charles Staton
1786–1860
Nancy Keesee
1802–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Standing Bailey
1754–1775
Mathias Sr
1736–1832
Lydia Skaggs
1736–1814
Thomas Peery
1749–1820
Margaret Dennis
1753–1820
Frederick Staton
1772–1864
Priscilla Corburn
1765–1849
Richard Keesee
1770–1848
Judith *
1771–1852

Amanda Christian's Descendants

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Amanda Christian (Abt 1867–17 Aug 1939) m. Thomas Short (1859–)
  1. 1. Ethel Short 1905–
  2. 2. Sampy Short 1908–
  3. 3. John Chritian 1895–
  4. 4. Rosa Christian 1899–
  5. 5. Lee (V) Short 1904–
  6. 6. Pearle Short 1907–
  7. 7. Elijah Roberts 1888–

Amanda Christian's Timeline

7 Records

1867
Abt 1867
Birth of Amanda Christian in West Virginia
West Virginia
1870
1870
Age 3
Amanda Christian resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Amanda Christian resided here in Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Amanda Christian resided here in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Amanda Christian resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Amanda Christian resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1939
17 Aug 1939
Age 72
Death of Amanda Christian in McDowell, West Virginia, United States
McDowell, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1867
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1939
    Event Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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