YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

William Thomas Christian 1875–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 FEB 1875

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 1956

Death Location: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Christian

Mother: Nancy Buford

Spouse(s): Almetta Watkins

Children(s): Helen Christian

The story of William Thomas Christian began in 1875 in Virginia. In 1880, William Thomas Christian established residence. In 1920, William Thomas Christian established residence. William Thomas Christian married Almetta Watkins, and had children including Helen Dorothy Christian. William Thomas Christian passed away in 1956 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Christian
WC

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of William Thomas Christian began in 1875 in Virginia.
  • In 1880, William Thomas Christian established residence.
  • In 1920, William Thomas Christian established residence.
  • William Thomas Christian married Almetta Watkins, and had children including Helen Dorothy Christian.
  • William Thomas Christian passed away in 1956 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Christian's Ancestors

Self
William Christian
1875–1956
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
George W. Christian
1853–
Virginia
Nancy Buford
1856–
Virginia
Grandparents
Jno Christian
1813–1880
Virginia
Catherine Christian
1827–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
George Christian
1769–1870
Elizabeth McCormick
1786–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William McCormick
1765–1819
Nancy McCormick
1766–1857

William Christian's Descendants

1.
WC
William (Thomas) Christian (21 FEB 1875–1956) m. Almetta Watkins (29 JAN 1882–19 MAY 1950)
  1. 1. Helen (Dorothy) Christian 1905– m. Isaac (B) Holden 1900–1969
    1. 1. Ruth Holden 1925–2000
    2. 2. Isaac (B) Holden 1926–1990

William Christian's Timeline

8 Records

1875
21 FEB 1875
Birth of William Thomas Christian in Virginia
Virginia
1880
1880
Age 5
William Thomas Christian resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 45
William Thomas Christian resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 55
William Thomas Christian resided here
None
1932
1932
Age 57
William Thomas Christian resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 60
William Thomas Christian resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 65
William Thomas Christian resided here
None
1956
1956
Age 81
Death of William Thomas Christian in Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 FEB 1875
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2341424
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1298; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2341424
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1298; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02910; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34-74
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1385; Page: 450A; Enumeration District: 178
    [9] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1385; Page: 450A; Enumeration District: 178
    [10] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Forsyth; Roll: 1766335
    [11] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Forsyth; Roll: 1766335
    [12] California, Death Index, Date: 1956-05-13
    [13] California, Death Index, Date: 1956-05-13
    [14] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [15] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: 1385; Page: 450A; Enumeration District: 178
    [2] Age:
    4-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winston-Salem Ward 3, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1298; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92
    [2] Age:
    44-45

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2341424
    [2] Age:
    54-55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. City Directories
    [2] U.S. City Directories
    [3] Address: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    Age:
    56-57

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02910; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34-74
    [2] Age:
    59-60

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02910; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34-74
    [2] Age:
    64-65

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Los Angeles
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1956-05-13
    [5] California, Death Index, Date: 1956-05-13
    [6] England, Select Births and Christenings, Date: 1956-05-13
    [7] Age:
    80-81

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE