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William Christopher 1778–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 Jun 1860

Death Location: Hall, Georgia, USA

Father: Ambrose Christopher

Mother: Elizabeth Griffin

Spouse(s): Nancy Taylor

Children(s): Hannah Christopher, William Christopher, Mary Christopher, Lucinda Christopher, Joshua Christopher, John Christopher, Sarah Christopher, Narcissa Christopher, Ambrose Christopher, Frances Christopher

The story of William Christopher began in 1778 in Halifax, Virginia, USA. William Christopher married Nancy Taylor, and had children including Ambrose Christopher, Frances Christopher, Hannah Christopher, James Heath Christopher, John Christopher, Joshua Christopher, Lucinda Christopher, Mary Ann Christopher, Narcissa Caroline Christopher, Sarah Malinda Christopher, William Kimsey Christopher. William Christopher passed away in 1860 in Hall, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Christopher began in 1778 in Halifax, Virginia, USA.
  • William Christopher married Nancy Taylor, and had children including Ambrose Christopher, Frances Christopher, Hannah Christopher, James Heath Christopher, John Christopher, Joshua Christopher, Lucinda Christopher, Mary Ann Christopher, Narcissa Caroline Christopher, Sarah Malinda Christopher, William Kimsey Christopher.
  • William Christopher passed away in 1860 in Hall, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ambrose Christopher
1754–1796
Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Griffin
1759–1844
Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Taylor
1774–1880
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Hannah Christopher
1819–
Birth Location: –
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William Christopher
1813–1901
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Christopher
1807–1902
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Lucinda Christopher
1814–
Birth Location: –
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Joshua Christopher
1827–1909
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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John Christopher
1825–
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Christopher
1811–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Narcissa Christopher
1810–1884
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
NC
Ambrose Christopher
1826–
Birth Location: –
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Frances Christopher
1828–1909
Birth Location: Hall, Georgia, USA
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William Christopher's Ancestors

Self
William Christopher
1778–1860
Birth Place: Halifax, Virginia, USA
Parents
Ambrose Christopher
1754–1796
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Griffin
1759–1844
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Christopher's Descendants

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William Christopher (1778–30 Jun 1860) m. Nancy Taylor (1774–1880)
  1. 1. Hannah Christopher 1819–
  2. 2. William (Kimsey) Christopher 1813–1901 m. Elvira Walker 1826–1912
    1. 1. Harriet Christopher 1860–
    2. 2. George Christopher 1870–
    3. 3. Newton (C.) Christopher 1858– m. Alice Christopher 1864–
      1. 1. Henry (C) Christopher 1884–
      2. 2. Haris (J) Christopher 1891–
      3. 3. Electia (E) Christopher 1894–
      4. 4. Charley Christopher 1898–
      5. 5. Franke Christoper 1901–
      6. 6. Electa Christoper 1896–
      7. 7. Don Christoper 1903–
      8. 8. Ray (B) Christopher 1893–
      9. 9. Perley (A) Christopher 1882–
      10. 10. Leoah Christopher 1887–
    4. 4. Amanda Christopher 1853–
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Christopher 1845–1934 m. John (A) Raper 1836–1907 m. Powell Raper 1836–1909
      1. 1. Charles Raper 1869–
      2. 2. Callie Raper 1872–1907
      3. 3. William (Alvin) Raper 1868–1943
      4. 4. Napolean Raper 1869–
    6. 6. John (C) Christopher 1848–
    7. 7. Wesley Christopher 1867–1937 m. Delana (Laura) Chastain 1871–1955
      1. 1. Ollie Christopher 1891–1977 m. Edmond Barnett 1886–1954
        1. 1. James (Edwin) Barnett 1911–1962
        2. 2. Grace Barnett 1916–1985 m. Hoke (Lee) Mynatt 1898–1951
        3. 3. Jack (Wesley) Barnett 1921–1995
      2. 2. Fleta (Louise) Christopher 1904–1976 m. Evan (Alonzo) Browning 1906–1989
        1. 1. William (E.) Browning 1940–2006 m. Mildred Givens 1939–1999
      3. 3. Fred Christopher 1889–1930 m. Mary (Maude) Dickey 1894–1943
      4. 4. Spurgeon Christopher 1898–1978
      5. 5. Efton (Otis) Christopher 1893– m. Emily Christopher 1890–
        1. 1. John (E) Christopher 1921–
        2. 2. Harry Christopher 1923–
        3. 3. Louise Christopher 1920–
    8. 8. William Christopher 1844–1937
    9. 9. Sanford Christopher 1865–
    10. 10. Rachel Christopher 1855–
    11. 11. Cordelia Christopher 1874–
    12. 12. Clorinda (Catherine) Christopher 1864–1943
    13. 13. Ambrose (C) Christopher 1850–
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Christopher 1807–1902
  4. 4. Lucinda Christopher 1814–
  5. 5. Joshua Christopher 1827–1909
  6. 6. John Christopher 1825–
  7. 7. Sarah (Malinda) Christopher 1811–
  8. 8. Narcissa (Caroline) Christopher 1810–1884
  9. 9. Ambrose Christopher 1826–
  10. 10. Frances Christopher 1828–1909

William Christopher's Timeline

2 Records

1778
1778
Birth of William Christopher in Halifax, Virginia, USA
Halifax, Virginia, USA
1860
30 Jun 1860
Age 82
Death of William Christopher in Hall, Georgia, USA
Hall, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1778; Birth city: of; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Hall, Georgia, USA
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