Help with death record Brazoria Co TX
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Re: Help with death record Brazoria Co TX
| pdsain (View posts) | Posted: 6 Mar 2009 1:12AM GMT |
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I am not related. Margaret Ledbetter Christopher returned to Lamar county where she died in 1922 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Death's not required to be recorded until 1903.
Dora B Christopher married John W Rogers in 1894 per 1900 census, no marriage record in Lamar county.
Margarite F Hoover born 11 Oct 1858 TN died 08 Feb 1946 in Texas City, Galveston Co, buried in Shady Grove Cemetery in Paris. Her certificate says father was John Christopher of TN and Margarite Ledbetter of TN.
Fannie Christopher married S. P. Hoover 08 Oct 1878 Lamar county. Sam Hoover born VA 1862 and Fannie born Indiana 1860 parents TN, son Laney born TX 1879 listed Precinct 7, Lamar, 1880.
Hoover S. P. 6 Mar 1861 1 Feb 1933 Shady Grove NORTHEAST Double marker with with Fannie Hoover. Near Minnie Ann Floyd.
Five of Samuel P Hoover and Margaret Frances "Fannie" Christopher's childrens death certificates found.
Alice Christopher born 13 Oct 1872 in Bowie county to James Christopher and Margaret Ledbetter died as Alice Manning 13 Oct 1949 in Paris, Lamar county is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Paris.
Manning J. J. NOT KNOWN NOT KNOWN Evergreen D-00-00? Inscribed, 'Co. G., 12th Illinois Infantry.'
Manning James Julius 18 Jul 1865 12 Nov 1949 Evergreen SPC-17-16 No other information is known.
Alexander Christopher born Sept 1876 died 31 Jan 1908 is buried in Evergreen Cemetery
From Rodgers and Wade Furniture Co. Funeral Records in possession of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home; Book #5; p.368; Service #23; A. Christopher, near Deport #8159; Charge to Harrison Mutual Burial Association; Order given by Hoover; Died Jan. 31, 1908 near Deport; Funeral service Feb. 1, 1908; Occupation, Farmer; Widower; age 33 years; Interment at Evergreen, Section 12, Lot 13 in Antone lots. Comment: 'Left 7:30 am - 5:40 pm. Coldest day of winter.' Casket size 5/9 manufactured by Cleveland; burial robe; hearse; open grave; total cost $100.00. *In 1993 this was an unmarked grave. *Information from Betty Hinnant, 26 Aug 1998, 602 Ruins Rd., #12, Aztec, NM 87410-1641: Alex Christopher was born in September, 1876. He married Katherine 'Kate' Antoine in Lamar Co., TX, on Sept. 29, 1895. They had two sons: James and John. Alexander (Alex) Christopher was the son of James M. and Margaret Christopher. They moved to Lamar Co. from Wilson Co., Tennessee.
Katie Antoine Christopher born 26 Sep 1876 died 17 Sep 1903 buried Evergreen Cemetery
Lamar county Death Records Bk.#1, p.13, #123, Kate Christopher, white female, 30 yrs., died in Deport, of artic stenacis heart consumption, by S.A. McCuistion, Pattonville. Original record did not state cemetery. A tombstone was located in Evergreen Cemetery with name and dates indicated. Tombstone is inscribed, 'Wife of Alexander Christopher.' Buried next to Katherine Antoine. Sexton record had Antoine incorrectly as the surname. *Information from Betty Hinnant, 26 Aug 1998, 602 Ruins Rd., #12, Aztec, NM 87410-1641: Katie Antoine Christopher - Katherine (Kate or Katie) Antoine married Alexander (Alex) Christopher in Lamar Co. on Sept. 29, 1895. She and Alex had two sons, James and John. Kate was born in Illinois. Her parents were John and Katherine Antoine. They were born in France. Antoine was the original spelling of the name. Evidently, Antone was later used.
Alexander may have married Minnie Kelly 27 Apr 1907.
Margaret Christopher Dec 1834 - 30 May 1922 buried Evergreen Cemetery. Death certificate 15073, age 92 years, J J Manning, Paris, Texas, informant.
From Rodgers & Wade Furniture Co. Funeral Records in possession of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home; Book #10; p.121; Service #24; charge to J.J. Manning; secured by same; funeral date 31 May; place of death Aikin Hospital; services at 333 W. Austin; time 10 a.m.; Clergyman Garrett 'Meth'; Physician T. R. Black; date of death 30 May 1922 at 4 am; aged 92 years; casket size 5/9; manufactured by Paris; interment at Evergreen 01-02; coffin price $35.00; hearse $10.00; open grave $6.00; total $51.00. Birth year is calculated. *Information from Betty Hinnant, 26 Aug 1998, 602 Ruins Rd., #12, Aztec, NM 87410-1641: Margaret Christopher was born in December of 1834 in Tennessee. She was the wife of James M. Christopher. They married abt 1853 in Tennessee. They had 16 children. Margaret and James moved to Lamar Co. in late 1870 or early 1871. Their children were: John T., George W., Susan E., Margaret Francis, Amelia, James M., Benjamin F., Mary, Sarah, Joseph S., Martha, Henry E., Alexander, and Dora B. I don't know the names of the other two. They must have died when they were small.
Lamar county
http://gen.1starnet.com/
1880 Precinct 3, Lamar
J M Christifer 1823 TN
Margret 1833 TN
George W 1857 TN
Mary 1866 TN
Ben F 1867 TN married Mary Grimmett 10 Nov 1886 Lamar county
Joseph S 1869 TN
Martha 1870 TX
Henry E 1874 TX
Alx 1876 TX
Dora D 1877 TX
James Christopher 1861 TN Pct 7 Lamar 1880
Four of Benjamin Franklin Christopher's and Mary Pearl Grimmett's childrens death certificates found.
Texas death certificates below link, select USA, Canada and Mexico, scroll down.
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