Ruby Pauline CHRISTIAN

Female 1927 - 2008  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ruby Pauline CHRISTIAN was born 24 Feb 1927, Pocahontas Co. WV (daughter of Herman CHRISTIAN and Etha Ada Green); died 03 Mar 2008, Kanawha Co. WV.

    Notes:

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ruby Christian
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1927
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Edray, Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father's Name: Herman Christian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Etha Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    Ruby married Fred Redman. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herman CHRISTIAN was born 21 Mar 1908, West Virginia (son of Lorenzo Dow (Manny) CHRISTIAN and Rosa Dodrill); died 29 Mar 1988, Webster Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Herman Christion [Herman Christian]
    Age: 11
    Birth Year: abt 1909
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Boarder in household of William L. Frame. His mother,Rosa, is a cook and married Mr. Frame in 1921.
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes


    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Herman Christian
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1908
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Edray, Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Etha Christian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Herman Christian 22
    Etha Christian 19
    Ruby Christian 3 years 1 month
    Bernard Christian 2
    Rosetta Christian 3 months


    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Herman Christian
    SSN: 235-05-8336
    Last Residence: 26206 Cowen, Webster, West Virginia
    Born: 21 Mar 1908
    Died: 29 Mar 1988
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Herman married Etha Ada Green 23 Apr 1927, Webster Co. WV; divorced Bef 1940. Etha was born 14 Jun 1910, Webster Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Etha Ada Green was born 14 Jun 1910, Webster Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Etha Christian
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1911
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Edray, Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: Herman Christian
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Herman Christian 22
    Etha Christian 19
    Ruby Christian 3 1 month
    Bernard Christian 2
    Rosetta Christian 3 months

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Etna Woods
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 29
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1911
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Union, Pendleton, West Virginia
    Street: US Highway 33
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Webster, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Rural, Webster, West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Harry Woods 26
    Etna Woods 29



    Birth:
    POB according to marriage certificate to Herman Christian, but her marriage certificate to Harry M. Woods indicates she was born in Braxton Co. WV.

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11585923&Type=Marriage
    Permission to marry at top of certificate since both were underage.

    Children:
    1. 1. Ruby Pauline CHRISTIAN was born 24 Feb 1927, Pocahontas Co. WV; died 03 Mar 2008, Kanawha Co. WV.
    2. Bernard CHRISTIAN was born 04 Mar 1928, Webster Co. WV; died 25 Feb 1981, Kanawha Co. WV.
    3. Rosetta Mae CHRISTIAN was born 29 Jan 1930, Webster Co. WV; died 16 Jan 1937, Nicholas Co. WV; was buried , Scott Cemetery, Birch River, Nicholas Co. WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lorenzo Dow (Manny) CHRISTIAN was born May 1883, McDowell Co. WV (son of Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN and Nancy Jane Cline); died 03 Sep 1909, Hamilton, Nicholas Co. WV.

    Notes:

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Loranzy Christian [Lorenzo Christian]
    Age: 17
    Birth Date: May 1883
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Thomas Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Nancy Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    Lorenzo married Rosa Dodrill 10 Sep 1905, Nicholas Co. WV. Rosa was born May 1886, Nicholas Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rosa Dodrill was born May 1886, Nicholas Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Rosa Dodrill
    Age: 14
    Birth Date: May 1886
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Adison Dodrill
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Ada Dodrill
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census about Rose Christian
    Name: Rose Christian [Dodrill]
    Age in 1910: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1888
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Name: Alison M Dodrill
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Ada Dodrill
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Addison M Dodrill 44
    Ada Dodrill 42
    Rose Christian 22
    Patrick Dodrill 19
    Nora Dodrill 16 [10]
    Osler Dodrill 9
    Oscar Dodrill 8
    Mildred Dodrill 1 year 2 months
    Herman Christian 2
    Delbert Christian 11 months

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Rosa E Christion [Rosa E Christian]
    Age: 33
    Birth Year: abt 1887
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Cook
    Marital Status: Divorced
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    William L Frame 44
    Rosa E Christian 33
    Herman Christian 11
    Delbert Christian 10
    Ada May Flecher 7

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Rosie Frame
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1884
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: Wm Lee Frame
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Wm Lee Frame 55
    Rosie Frame 46
    Delbert Christian 20
    Ada Christian 18 [note: she isn't using her birth surname of Fletcher]

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11433360&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. 2. Herman CHRISTIAN was born 21 Mar 1908, West Virginia; died 29 Mar 1988, Webster Co. WV.
    2. Delbert Anderson CHRISTIAN was born 07 May 1910, Webster Co. WV; died 18 May 1944, Nicholas Co. WV; was buried , Coon Creek, Camden-on-Gauley, Webseter Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 12 Apr 1838, Tazewell Co. VA (son of Mastin Harman CHRISTIAN and Margaret Maria (Peggy) Robinette); died 12 Feb 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV.

    Notes:

    If the Cherokee/Shawnee ancestry is correct, he was also called No-wa-tah Wo-ha-li.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thos Christian [Thomas Christian]
    Age: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male in household of Mastin and Maria Robinette Christian
    Family Number: 770

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age in 1860: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Peeryville
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 22
    Nancy Christian 19 [was Nancy Cline]
    Hervey Christian 9 months

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age in 1870: 30
    Birth Year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: District 3, Pike, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Ashcamp
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 30
    Nancy Christian 27
    Harvey B Christian 11
    Margaret Christian 8
    Patsey Christian 6
    Lucy Christian 4
    Moses Christian 2
    Harvey W Christian 1

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nancy Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 42
    Nancy Christian 39
    Harvy B. Christian 20
    Margaret Christian 18
    Patsy Christian 17
    Lucy Christian 14
    Moses Christian 13
    Harrison Christian 12
    Thomas Christian 9
    Henry Christian 6
    Nancy J. Christian 4
    Matilda Christian 1

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age: 62
    Birth Date: Apr 1838
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nancy Christian
    Marriage Year: 1860
    Years Married: 40
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 62
    Nancy Christian 60
    Thomas Christian 27
    Loranzy Christian 17
    Laura C Christian 15
    Thomas E Collins 5

    MILITARY SERVICE

    U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
    Name: Thomas B. Christian
    Side: Confederate
    Regiment State/Origin: Virginia
    Regiment Name: 16 Virginia Cavalry
    Regiment Name Expanded: 16th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry
    Company: C
    Rank In: Private
    Rank In Expanded: Private
    Rank Out: Private
    Rank Out Expanded: Private

    Thomas married Nancy Jane Cline 1860. Nancy was born Oct 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 Jan 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Nancy Jane Cline was born Oct 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 Jan 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV.
    Children:
    1. Harvey Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 08 Oct 1859, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 May 1946, Leonard, Greenbrier Co, WV.
    2. Margaret CHRISTIAN was born Mar 1861, McDowell Co. WV; died 26 Sep 1943, Marion Co. WV.
    3. Martha (Patty) CHRISTIAN was born 1863, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Aug 1905, Boggs, Webster Co. WV.
    4. Lucy Ann CHRISTIAN was born 16 Mar 1865, McDowell Co. WV; died 06 Jul 1939, Lane Co. OR; was buried , Aumsville Cemetery Aumsville Marion Co. OR.
    5. Moses Cline (Mose) CHRISTIAN was born 04 Apr 1867, Pikeville, Pike Co. KY; died 09 Mar 1945, Cresswell, Lane Co. OR; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Leaburg, Lane Co. OR.
    6. Harrison Weddington CHRISTIAN was born 1869, Pike Co. KY; died 02 Mar 1945, Springfield, Lane Co. OR; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Leaburg, Lane Co. OR.
    7. Henry Earl CHRISTIAN was born 16 Dec 1870, McDowell Co. WV; died 21 Jun 1942, Dyer, Webster Co. WV; was buried , Hickmond Cemetery, Webster Co. WV.
    8. Thomas Charles CHRISTIAN was born Sep 1872, McDowell Co. WV; died 08 Apr 1937, Grays Harbour Montesano Co. WA.
    9. Henry CHRISTIAN was born 1874, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Sep 1944, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.
    10. Nancy Jane CHRISTIAN was born 29 Aug 1878, McDowell Co. WV; died 03 Sep 1961, Alleghany Co. VA; was buried , Mount Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery Alleghany Co. VA.
    11. Matilda Malinda Caroline CHRISTIAN was born 10 Dec 1879, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Mar 1958, Summersville, Nicholas Co. WV; was buried , Groves Cemetery, Webster Co. VA.
    12. 4. Lorenzo Dow (Manny) CHRISTIAN was born May 1883, McDowell Co. WV; died 03 Sep 1909, Hamilton, Nicholas Co. WV.
    13. Laura Catherine CHRISTIAN was born 30 Oct 1884, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 May 1967, Harrison Co. WV; was buried , Odd Fellow Cemetery, Cowen, Webster Co. WV.