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Walter Frederick Christ 1893 – 1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1893

Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania

Death Date: Nov 07, 1979

Death Location: VA Nursing Home, Altoona, PA

Father: Wilhelm Christ

Mother: Mary Straub

Spouse(s): Mary Mark

Children(s): Robert Christ, Nancy Christ, George Christ, James Christ, Melvin Christ, Richard Christ, Sally Christ, Walter Christ, Jane Christ

In 1893, Walter Frederick Christ entered the world in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, born to Wilhelm G. Christ and Mary Straub. In 1900, Walter Frederick Christ resided in Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Walter Frederick Christ resided in Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. Walter Frederick Christ married Mary Letitia Mark, and had children including Robert Christ, Nancy Christ, George William Christ, James Mark Christ, Melvin Thomas Christ, Richard J. Christ, Sally Jane Christ, Walter Hilare Christ, Jane Christ. Walter Frederick Christ passed away in 1979 in VA Nursing Home, Altoona, PA.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Walter Frederick Christ entered the world in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, born to Wilhelm G. Christ and Mary Straub.
  • In 1900, Walter Frederick Christ resided in Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Frederick Christ resided in Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Walter Frederick Christ married Mary Letitia Mark, and had children including Robert Christ, Nancy Christ, George William Christ, James Mark Christ, Melvin Thomas Christ, Richard J. Christ, Sally Jane Christ, Walter Hilare Christ, Jane Christ.
  • Walter Frederick Christ passed away in 1979 in VA Nursing Home, Altoona, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilhelm Christ
1865 – 1928
Birth Location: Echzell, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Deutschland
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Mary Straub
1864 – 1952
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Mary Mark
1897 – 1991
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Robert Christ
1921 –
Birth Location: Geistown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Nancy Christ
1922 – 2005
Birth Location: Rockwood Som, Pennsylvania
NC
George Christ
1924 – 2008
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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James Christ
1925 – 1945
Birth Location: Salix, Cambria Co, PA
JC
Melvin Christ
1925 – 1999
Birth Location: Sidman Cambr, Pennsylvania
MC
Richard Christ
1929 – 1978
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RC
Sally Christ
1934 – 2018
Birth Location: Salix, PA
SC
Walter Christ
1935 – 2015
Birth Location: Sidman, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Christ
1939 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JC

Walter Christ's Ancestors

Self
Walter Christ
1893 – 1979
Birth Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Parents
Wilhelm G. Christ
1865 – 1928
Echzell, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Deutschland
Mary Straub
1864 – 1952
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Georg (Wilhelm) Christ
1831 – 1910
Hessen Darmstadt, Germany
Katharina Schaefer
1838 – 1878
Echzell, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Deutschland
Great-Grandparents
Johann Christ
1802 – 1867
Anna Eifert
1801 – 1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Eifert
1763 – 1841
Anna Döring
1763 – 1827

Walter Christ's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Frederick) Christ (16 Dec 1893 – Nov 07, 1979) m. Mary (Letitia) Mark (9 Feb 1897 – 17 Aug 1991)
  1. 1. Robert Christ (5 May 1921 – )
  2. 2. Nancy Christ (13 Sep 1922 – 17 Jul 2005) m. Thomas (Allen) Larkin (14 Apr 1922 – 29 Jul 2005)
    1. 1. Nancy Larkin (17 Mar 1947 – ) m. John Parker
    2. 2. Thomas (Allen) Larkin (01 Jan 1949 – 21 Dec 2013) m. Katherine m. Suzanne (Carol) Williams (11 Jan 1966 – )
    3. 3. James (Patrick) Larkin (13 Mar 1951 – ) m. Carla (Jeanne) Faulk (23 January 1956 – 10 July 2015)
      1. 1. Kelli (Nicole) Larkin (30 September 1974 – 21 March 2012) m. Joel (Sim) Brown
      2. 2. Lori Larkin m. Steve Black (29 Oct 1959 – )
    4. 4. Linda (Mary) Larkin m. Jonathan Powell (7 Jul 1955 – )
    5. 5. Jeff (M.) Larkin m. Nancy (Jane) List
  3. 3. George (William) Christ (2 Apr 1924 – 3 Nov 2008) m. Norma (Jean) Smith (4 Jul 1938 – ) m. Ruth (Gertrude) Matula (5 Apr 1925 – 26 Apr 1992)
    1. 1. Kay (Ellen) Christ (28 Jan 1949 – 14 June 2017) m. Richard (W) Canniff
      1. 1. Richard (William) Canniff (17 Aug 1968 – 20 Feb 2018) m. Sheryl
      2. 2. Marleen (F) Canniff (12 Feb 1970 – ) m. Kruse
      3. 3. Marci Canniff
    2. 2. Walter (Frederick) Christ (25 Dec 1950 – 27 Nov 1965)
    3. 3. William (R.) Christ
    4. 4. Mark (W.) Christ m. Peggy
  4. 4. James (Mark) Christ (28 May 1925 – 2 April 1945)
  5. 5. Melvin (Thomas) Christ (24 Oct 1925 – 21 Apr 1999) m. Josephine (M) Shuman (September 26 1935 – 11 Sept 2011)
    1. 1. Thomas (Joseph) Christ (31 Mar 1953 – 4 May 1953)
    2. 2. David (Louis) Christ (16 April 1954 – 16 December 2011)
      1. 1. David (Louis) Christ (17 Jan 1977 – 14.August 2004)
  6. 6. Richard (J.) Christ (8 November 1929 – 19 October 1978) m. Nancy (Lou) Hill (abt 1931 – Nov 09, 2009)
    1. 1. Walter (Frederick) Christ
  7. 7. Sally (Jane) Christ (Mar 14, 1934 – 29 Jul 2018) m. Phillip (Bruce) Strayer (26 October 1934 – 3 January 2014)
    1. 1. Dean (A) Strayer (29 Dec 1954 – ) m. Mary
    2. 2. Cathy (Jean) Strayer (abt 1956 – ) m. Jeff Beavers
    3. 3. Dennis (M) Strayer (16 Jun 1956 – ) m. Diane
    4. 4. John (Wayne) Strayer (Feb 02, 1961 – 02 May 2012) m. Susan Keller
      1. 1. Nicholas Strayer
      2. 2. Amanda Strayer
      3. 3. Matthew (J) Strayer
    5. 5. Ruth (Ann) Strayer m. George Gephardt
    6. 6. Brian Strayer m. Debbie
    7. 7. Philip Strayer m. Joanne
  8. 8. Walter (Hilare) Christ (27 October 1935 – 22 March 2015) m. Phyllis Hritz (abt 1935 – )
    1. 1. Walter (H) Christ (15 Jan 1958 – ) m. Mary Stahr (19 Aug 1958 – )
    2. 2. Allan (Lynn) Christ (13 Nov 1958 – 14 Nov 1958)
    3. 3. Eric (L.) Christ (25 Feb 1960 – ) m. Peggy Williams
    4. 4. Daniel (T.) Christ m. Monica Swaney
  9. 9. Jane Christ (abt 1939 – )

Walter Christ's Timeline

10 Records

1893
16 Dec 1893
Birth of Walter Frederick Christ in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 7
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Walter Frederick Christ resided here
None
1934
8 Feb 1934
Age 41
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in Sidman, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Sidman, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 42
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 47
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1960
1960
Age 67
Walter Frederick Christ resided here in St Augustine, Florida, USA
St Augustine, Florida, USA
1979
Nov 07, 1979
Age 86
Death of Walter Frederick Christ in VA Nursing Home, Altoona, PA
VA Nursing Home, Altoona, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1893
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 11-2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 165-28-0197; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1951-1952
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341744
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Cambria; Roll: 1877747; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1241389
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1324; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375337
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnstown Ward 6, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1241389

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1324; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375337

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341744

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1934
    Event Place: Sidman, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 11-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Adams, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03451; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 11-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: St Augustine, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 578

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Cambria; Roll: 1877747; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Geistown PA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 578

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 07, 1979
    Event Place: VA Nursing Home, Altoona, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 165-28-0197; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1951-1952
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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