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William Christopher 1800–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1800

Birth Location: Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham

Death Date: Oct 1844

Death Location: Easington, Durham, England

Father: Richard Christopher

Mother: Ann Gibson

Spouse(s): Jane Grey

Children(s): Jane Christopher, Margaret Christopher, Edward Christopher, Ann Christopher, Richard Christopher, Thomas Christopher, Jane Christopher

The story of William Christopher began in 1800 in Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham. In 1790, William Christopher resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States. William Christopher married Jane Grey, and had children including Ann Christopher, Edward Christopher, Jane Jenny Christopher, Jane Christopher, Margaret Christopher, Richard Christopher, Thomas Christopher. William Christopher passed away in 1844 in Easington, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Christopher began in 1800 in Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham.
  • In 1790, William Christopher resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States.
  • William Christopher married Jane Grey, and had children including Ann Christopher, Edward Christopher, Jane Jenny Christopher, Jane Christopher, Margaret Christopher, Richard Christopher, Thomas Christopher.
  • William Christopher passed away in 1844 in Easington, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Christopher
1764–1849
Birth Location: Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham
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Ann Gibson
1760–1841
Birth Location: –
AG

Spouses(s)

Jane Grey
1791–1867
Birth Location: Ingleby Greenhow, Yorkshire, England
JG

Children(s)

Jane Christopher
1814–1879
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
JC
Margaret Christopher
1829–1863
Birth Location: Hole House, Durham, England
MC
Edward Christopher
1831–1858
Birth Location: Esh Durham
EC
Ann Christopher
1821–1842
Birth Location: Lanchester, County Durham, England
AC
Richard Christopher
1822–1854
Birth Location: Lanchester, Durham, England
RC
Thomas Christopher
1835–
Birth Location: Esh, Durham, England
TC
Jane Christopher
1827–
Birth Location: Esh, Durham, England
JC

William Christopher's Ancestors

Self
William Christopher
1800–1844
Birth Place: Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham
Parents
Richard Christopher
1764–1849
Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham
Ann Gibson
1760–1841
Grandparents
William Christopher
1734–
Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England
Elizabeth Hubback
1735–
Stockton, Durham, England
Mary Ashworth
1699–1762
Heptonstall, St Thomas, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Ashworth
–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Christopher's Descendants

1.
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William Christopher (1800–Oct 1844) m. Jane Grey (2 April 1791–Jun 1867)
  1. 1. Jane ('Jenny') Christopher 1814–1879 m. JAMES (AUSTIN SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1812–1860
    1. 1. James (T.) Shed 1842–1918 m. Sarah (E) Godfrey 1844–1929
      1. 1. Nancy (J.) Shed 1897–1971 m. Benjamin James 1867–1939
        1. 1. Addie (E) James 1900–1901
        2. 2. George (Washington) James 1901–1962
        3. 3. Dovie (N) Jameson 1893–
        4. 4. Ola (Belle.) James 1894–1970 m. Thomas (W) Worley 1890–1930
      2. 2. Jefferson (Andrew) Shedd 1867–1943 m. Melissa (Magnolia) Bramblett 1870–1961
        1. 1. Genela Shedd 1904–1980
        2. 2. Langston (James) Shedd 1890–1958
        3. 3. Lola (Frances) Shedd 1892–1918
        4. 4. Claude (E) Shedd 1893–1903
        5. 5. Walter (Beamon) Shedd 1896–1966
        6. 6. Mary (I) Shedd 1897–1934
        7. 7. L (E) Shedd 1900–1902
        8. 8. Callie (Lois) Shedd 1905–1977
        9. 9. Roy (Lee) Shedd 1909–1990
        10. 10. Cora (E) Shedd 1913–1913
      3. 3. John (N.) Shed 1871–
      4. 4. James (W.) Shed 1873–
      5. 5. Margaret (I.) Shed 1874–
      6. 6. Jesse (M.) Shed 1875–1940
      7. 7. Laura (A. S.) Shed 1879–1966
      8. 8. Florra (T) Shed 1883–1960
      9. 9. Dovie (N) Shed 1893–
      10. 10. Laura (She) Nicholson 1881–
      11. 11. William (Joe) Shedd 1876–1950
      12. 12. Margaret (Isabelle Shedd) Benfield 1873–1949
    2. 2. Jennie (Minerva) Copeland 1857–1944
    3. 3. James (William) Shedd 1848–1935
    4. 4. Julia (Bowlin) Copeland 1842–1929
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Sanders 1833–1917
    6. 6. John (Wesley) Shed 1836–1907
    7. 7. Joel (Houston) Shed 1854–1922
    8. 8. Clarissa (Abagail) Whitmire 1851–1921
    9. 9. Anna (Cora) Grissom 1841–1916
    10. 10. Rebecca Davis 1844–1921
    11. 11. Alfred (M) Shedd 1860–1938
    12. 12. Sarah (Jane) Courtney 1838–1880
    13. 13. William Shed 1832–1866
    14. 14. MARY (ANN SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1833–1917
    15. 15. NANCY (S. E. SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1834–1917
    16. 16. SARAH (JANE SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1838–1880
    17. 17. REBECCA (SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1844–1921
    18. 18. JENNIE (MINERVA SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1857–1944
    19. 19. WILLIAM (SHED \ SHEDD) ** 1832–1935
    20. 20. Anna (E. Christopher) Oliver 1850–
    21. 21. John (Wesley) Shed 1836–1907
    22. 22. Julie (E) Shedd 1842–1929
    23. 23. Anna (Cora) Shedd 1846–1916
    24. 24. Harriet Shedd 1842–
    25. 25. Clarissa (Abagail) Shedd 1851–1921
  2. 2. Margaret Christopher 1829–1863
  3. 3. Edward Christopher 1831–1858
  4. 4. Ann Christopher 1821–1842
  5. 5. Richard Christopher 1822–1854
  6. 6. Thomas Christopher 1835–
  7. 7. Jane Christopher 1827–

William Christopher's Timeline

10 Records

1790
1790
William Christopher resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
1794
1794
Birth of William Christopher in Stockton on Tees, Cleveland England
Stockton on Tees, Cleveland England
1800
1800
Birth of William Christopher in Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham
Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham
1820
1820
Age 20
William Christopher resided here in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1841
1841
Age 41
William Christopher resided here in Lanchester, Durham, England
Lanchester, Durham, England
1844
Oct 1844
Age 44
Death of William Christopher in Easington, Durham, England
Easington, Durham, England
1851
1851
Age 51
William Christopher resided here in Esh, Durham, England
Esh, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 61
William Christopher resided here in Esh, Durham, England
Esh, Durham, England
1865
1865
Age 65
William Christopher resided here in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1872
7 May 1872
Age 72
Death of William Christopher in Sherburn, Durham, England
Sherburn, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Stockton on Tees, Cleveland England
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Irish Immigrant Arrival Records
    [2] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 076; Line: 27; List Number: 1193
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3733; Folio: 30; Page: 20; GSU roll: 543179
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2389; Folio: 554; Page: 1; GSU roll: 87067
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [6] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 10; Civil Parish: Lanchester; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 14; Folio: 12; Page: 19; Line: 17; GSU roll: 241348

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Norton, Stockton on Tees, Durham

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 13; Image: 26; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina; Page: 45; NARA Roll: M33_118; Image: 58

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Lanchester, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 10; Civil Parish: Lanchester; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 14; Folio: 12; Page: 19; Line: 17; GSU roll: 241348

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1848
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Irish Immigrant Arrival Records
    [2] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 076; Line: 27; List Number: 1193

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Esh, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2389; Folio: 554; Page: 1; GSU roll: 87067

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Esh, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3733; Folio: 30; Page: 20; GSU roll: 543179

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: London
    Record Source: New York, Irish Immigrant Arrival Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 076; Line: 27; List Number: 1193

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1872
    Event Place: Sherburn, Durham, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1844
    Event Place: Easington, Durham, England
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