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James Christy 1782–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 January 1782

Birth Location: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1868

Death Location: Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: james Christy

Mother: Mary Campbell

Spouse(s): Mary Harper

Children(s): James Christy, Andrew Christy, Margaret Christy, Joseph Christy, Mary CHRISTY, John Christy, James Christy, Rachel CHRISTY

James Christy was born in 1782 in Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of James Christy And Mary Helen Campbell. In 1783, James Christy resided in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. James Christy married Mary Polly Harper, and had children including Andrew Christy, James Christy, John Christy, Joseph Christy, Margaret Christy, Mary Nancy Christy, Rachel Scott Christy. James Christy passed away in 1868 in Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • James Christy was born in 1782 in Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of James Christy And Mary Helen Campbell.
  • In 1783, James Christy resided in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
  • James Christy married Mary Polly Harper, and had children including Andrew Christy, James Christy, John Christy, Joseph Christy, Margaret Christy, Mary Nancy Christy, Rachel Scott Christy.
  • James Christy passed away in 1868 in Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

james Christy
1750–1833
Birth Location: Garvaugh, County Derry, Ireland
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Mary Campbell
1746–1790
Birth Location: Argylshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Harper
1791–1860
Birth Location: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

James Christy
1815–1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Andrew Christy
1830–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Margaret Christy
1833–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Joseph Christy
1836–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Mary CHRISTY
1802–1875
Birth Location: Westmorland Co., Pennsylvania, USA
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John Christy
1814–1897
Birth Location: –
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James Christy
1817–1891
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Rachel CHRISTY
1828–1865
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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James Christy's Ancestors

Self
James Christy
1782–1868
Birth Place: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
james Christy
1750–1833
Garvaugh, County Derry, Ireland
Mary (Helen) Campbell
1746–1790
Argylshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Andrew Christy
1722–1790
Garvaugh, Derry, Northern Ireland
Mary (Margaret) Wilson
1719–1793
Cavan, Ireland
Thomas (C) Campbell
1715–1788
Canonqate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Campbell
1695–1754
Agnes Liddell
1692–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Campbell
1655–1758

James Christy's Descendants

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James Christy (9 January 1782–19 May 1868) m. Mary (Polly) Harper (1791–February 1860)
  1. 1. James Christy 1815–1870 m. Mary (J) Christy 1822–1896 m. Margaret Christy 1817–
    1. 1. James (H) Christy 1845– m. Myradel (Nmi) Smith 1846–
      1. 1. Robert (Smith) Christy 1872–1914 m. Eliza (Warren "Lyde") McClure 1875–1960
        1. 1. Robert (Harold) Christy 1911–1999 m. Ulla (Wanda) Umbarger 1914–1983 m. Elona (Marie) Rasmussen 1915–
        2. 2. Carol (McClure) Christy 1901–1976
      2. 2. Hattie (B) Christy 1882–1969 m. Dennie (A.) Laughlin 1884–1958
        1. 1. James (D) Laughlin 1914–2001 m. Lois (Louise) Laughlin 1920–
        2. 2. Odessa (Irene) Kidder 1909–1992
        3. 3. Hellen Laughlin 1908–
        4. 4. Edith Laughlin 1916–
        5. 5. Loretta Laughlin 1918–
      3. 3. Alvin (Black) Christy 1869–1911 m. Lotta Christy 1876–
        1. 1. Grace (A Christy ( McGowan) ) 1899–1944
      4. 4. Irene Christy 1871–
      5. 5. Carrie (G.) Christy 1874–1925
      6. 6. Mary Christy 1875–
      7. 7. Frank (H) Christy 1886–
      8. 8. James (C.) Christy 1870–
      9. 9. Edwin (F.) Christy 1879–1924
    2. 2. Butter Christy 1843–1906
    3. 3. Elizabeth Christy 1848–
    4. 4. Thomas (N) Christy 1850–
    5. 5. Anna (B) Christy 1859–
    6. 6. Bariah Christy 1846–
    7. 7. Martha Christy 1848–
    8. 8. William (J) Christy 1854–
    9. 9. Sarah (A) Christy 1860–
  2. 2. Andrew Christy 1830–1900 m. Margaret Christy 1828–1914
    1. 1. E (Newton) Christy 1872–1955
    2. 2. Henry (Bain) Christy 1869–1958
    3. 3. Mary (North) McCawley 1854–1931
    4. 4. Nancy (J) Christy 1853–
    5. 5. Frances (L) Christy 1858–
    6. 6. John (G) Christy 1860–
    7. 7. Anna (Bell) Christy 1863–
    8. 8. Lezie (ida) Christy 1865–
  3. 3. Margaret Christy 1833–
  4. 4. Joseph Christy 1836–
  5. 5. Mary (Nancy) CHRISTY 1802–1875
    1. 1. Nancy (Agnes) Wilson 1831–1885
      1. 1. Josephine (Lockhart) Lockard 1859–1931
        1. 1. Boyd Reed 1890–1918
  6. 6. John Christy 1814–1897 m. Ruth Christy 1818–
    1. 1. Polly (North) Stark 1849–1938
      1. 1. Mary (Pearl) Stark 1891–1972
        1. 1. Gladys (M) Cooper 1925–
    2. 2. John Christy 1851–
  7. 7. James Christy 1817–1891
    1. 1. Samuel (H) Christy 1849–1919
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Christy 1887–1971
        1. 1. Mildred (Lena) Campbell 1910–1995 m. William Fleming 1909–
        2. 2. Ethel (Irene) Campbell 1908–
  8. 8. Rachel (Scott) CHRISTY 1828–1865
    1. 1. Alice (Jane) Elwood 1853–1902
      1. 1. Deborah (Fern) Weister 1892–1952
        1. 1. Louise (Mary) Marts 1920–2000
    2. 2. Edward (H) Elwood 1851–1915

James Christy's Timeline

7 Records

1782
9 January 1782
Birth of James Christy in Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1783
1783
Age 1
James Christy resided here in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1803
17 February 1803
Age 21
James Christy was married in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 38
James Christy resided here in Muddycreek, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Muddycreek, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 68
James Christy resided here in Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 78
James Christy resided here in Franklin, Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1868
19 May 1868
Age 86
Death of James Christy in Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 January 1782
    Event Place: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1195; Page: 924; Family History
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 836; Page: 303a
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 February 1803
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 341

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Muddycreek, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Muddycreek, Butler, Pennsylvania; Page: 132; NARA Roll: M33_98; Image: 148

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 836; Page: 303a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin, Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Franklin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1195; Page: 924; Family History

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1868
    Event Place: Murrysville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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