Descendants of James W Christenberry
First Generation
1.
James W Christenberry1 was born2,3 Jan 1831 in Indiana. He died2 before Sep 24 1915 in Casey, Clark
County, Illinois.
James was a veteran of4,5 the Civil War. He enlisted in Vandalia, Indiana on February 24, 1865 and served until
September 27, 1865. He was in Company B, 149th Infatry and was mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee.
BIRTH: James W Christenberry first appears in the census records of 1850 where he is listed
living with his mother Mary Ann (Evans) at the household of Clark Anderson in Jackson
Township, Owen County, Indiana. James is listed as being eight years old (born approximately
1842). In the 1860 Census, he and his mother are listed as living in the household of John Carter
of Morgan Township, Owen County. At that time, "James W" is listed as 19 years of age (born
approximately 1841). In James W's marriage record to Susanna Gaston of October 23, 1895, it
indicates that his father's name was also James and notes that he was 61 years old at the time of
this second marriage (which would make his birth date as 1834). The 1900 U.S. Federal Census,
Okaw Township, Shelby County, Illinois indicates that James' birth date was January 1831. His
September 1915 obituary in the Owen Leader states that he was 80 years old at the time of his
death, which make his birth date would be in 1834/1835.
Author’s Note: Based on the above evidence, this author concludes that James W Christenberry
is son of Mary Ann Evans (1814 – 1860) and James Christenberry, who is the son of John
Quesenbury (b: 1746) and Isabella Bedenfield (b: 1747).
Civil War Record: James' Civil War unit was commanded by Colonel William A Fairbanks. Other
officers of the 149th Indiana infantry iincluded Colonel William D Mull and Major Thomas B
Reeder. The regiment was raised in the 7th Congressional District and organized at Indianapolis,
Indiana in February 1865. It eventually had over 1,000 soldiers on its rolls. The unit was
mustered on March 1st and left the state of Indiana on March 3, 1865. It proceeded to Nashville,
Tennessee and few weeks later onto Decatur, Alabama. While stationed in Decatur, it received
the surrender of the confederate forces commanded by Generals Roddey, Polk and Warren. It
also confiscated a large quantity of arms and munitions. The unit then performed garrison and
guard duty in Decatur until September. The unit was mustered out of service at Nashville,
Tennessee on September 27, 1865.
Obituary: The Owen Leader, Spencer, Indiana, Wednesday, September 29, 1915. James
Christenberry Dead. Word was received here last week of the death of James Christenberry, 80
years old, at his home in Illinois. Funeral services were held Friday (September 24, 1915). His
widow is the sister of A. E. Gaston. He left Owen County some 20 years ago, moving to a farm
near Casey, Illinois. He leaves three children: Wm. Christenberry and Mrs. Henry Williams of
Morgan Township and Mrs. Amy Hendricks, of near Bloomington.
James married (1) Dovey Ann Freeman1,6,7, daughter of King Freeman and Amy Humble, on Nov 4 1861 8 in
Marion County, Indiana8. Dovey was born9 May 17 1848 in Vandalia, Owen County Indiana. She died 1 Feb 11
1911.
BIOGRAPHY: 1862 Rape Case: State of Indiana v. Wm. H. Carter, Rape complaint Dovy
Christenberry. Ca. 1862 in Box 3. The file in Box 3 only contains the indictment, but shows no
verdict. As to the Rape case in Book 8, that began in the August term of 1863 and was continued
three times until the February Term in 1865. No final entry was found. The next book (9), 1867-
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1870, has no entry with regard to the complaint. Note that there are two boys listed in the 1880
Census of the James "Cresonbery" household in Morgan Township, son King E Cresonbery age
seven and a "boarder" William J Cresonbery also age seven. Also of note, Mary Ann EvansClark , the mother of James W Christenberry, married John Carter Sr. in October of 1856 and by
1860 was listed in that census in John's household. Later, John Carter Sr. and John Carter Jr.
lived about five households away from James and Dovey Christenberry. Look for "bastardy
claims" in Owen County. Source: e-mail from Roger Peterson, Owen County Historical Society.
James and Dovey filed for divorce Aug 1864 in Owen County Indiana. They were divorced after 1880.
1864 Divorces in Owen County: Plaintiff - Christenberry, Dovey; Defendant: Christenberry,
James; Book (8), page 253, Box 27; Date: Aug 1864. This record of the divorce states that
plaintiff (Dovey) had the case dismissed - see remarks: "Cause dismissed by Dovey". The file
notes that her complaint was that "he did not support her...was lazy, indolent, etc.". Note: Even
though this case was dismissed by Dovey, they did eventually divorce later (sometime after the
1880 Census). James W married Susanna G Gaston in Owen County on October 23, 1895.
Dovie married a John E Eaton on November 22, 1897. Source: e-mail from Roger Peterson,
Owen County Historical Society.
1870 Census: Owen County, Indiana, Morgan Township, 2 August, page 327: 152 152,
Crisenberry, James, 26 years old, born in Indiana and a farmer, Dove 24 years of age, born in
Indiana and keeping house, Jane age six years and born in Indiana, William age four and born in
Indiana (I believe that this is William Harrison Christenberry), and Amy Ann age two and born in
Indiana.
1880 Census: James Cresonbery, self, age 44, born Indiana, Occupation: Farmer, Fa: VA, Mo:
VA: Duvie Cresonbery, Wife, age 33, born Indiana, Occupation: House Keeper, Fa: NC, Mo: NC:
Lucinda J. Cresonbery, Daughter, age 18, born Indiana, Occupation: House Keeper, Fa: IN, Mo:
IN: William H. Cresonbery, Son, age 15, born Indiana, Occupation: Farmer, Fa: IN, Mo: IN: Amy
A. Cresonbery, Daughter, age 12, born Indiana, Occupation: At Home, Fa: IN, Mo: IN: King E.
Cresonbery, Son, age 7, Occupation: At Home, Fa: IN, Mo: IN: William J. Cresonbery, Boarder,
age 7, Indiana, Occupation: At Home, Fa: KY, Mo: IN. It is not known who the parents of William
J. Cresonbery are.
James and Dovey had the following children:
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i. Lucinda Jane Christenberry was born Sep 27 1862 and died Mar 21 1941.
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ii. William Harrison Christenberry was born Jan 1865 and died Jan 19 1931.
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iii. Amy Ann Christenberry was born 1868/1875 and died Nov 1942.
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iv. King Edward Christenberry6 was born1 Jun 3 1873 in Owen County, Indiana. He died 10
May 22 1881 in Owen County, Indiana and was buried in Vandalia Methodist Cemetery,
Lafayette Township, Owen County, Indiana.
James also married11,12 (2) Susanna Geraldine Gaston13, daughter of Harrisson Gaston "Harris" and Margaret
Jane Echols, on Oct 23 1895 in Owen County, Indiana. Susanna was born Feb 28 1863 in Owen County,
Indiana. She died after 1920 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
BIOGRAPHY: Wesley Gaston listed his Aunt Susan as " Ra" in the family Bible. This nickname
would appear to be a derivative of her middle name Geraldine. Shortly before the death of Cyrus
Gaston, esley's daughter Clara, wrote to her Aunt Susan and Uncle Jim requesting that they
come to see them. The letter was mailed to them at Findlay, Illinois. In Cyrus Gaston's obituary
in 1915, Susan Christenberry, sister, is shown to be living in Findlay, Illinois. She is again found
living there in 1917 as mentioned in the obituary of her sister, Mary Easton. No mention is made
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of her husband James W Christenberry, though her name in both obituaries is given as Mrs.
Susan G. Christenberry, which indicates her husband had already died.
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Okaw Township, Shelby County, Illinois. Taken 1 June 1900, David
F. Turney, Enumerator, Sheet # 1B, Enumeration District No, 116. 17 17 CHRISTENBERY,
James ?. Head of Household, White, Male, Born: Jan 1831, age 69, married, Four years in
present marriage, Place of Birth: Ohio, father's birthplace is unreadable, Mother's Place of Birth:
Ohio, Occupation: - Own Free Farm 15. Susania, Wife, White, Female, Born: Feb 1863, age 37,
married, two years in present marriage, 0 Children, Birthplace: Indiana, Father born in Ohio,
Mother Born in West Virginia.
1910 U.S. Federal Census, Findlay, Okaw Township, Shelby County, Illinois. Taken 4 May 1910,
Sheet 10B, Enumeration District No, 188. 221 221 CHRISTONBERRY, Jsm. W. Head of
Household, Male, White, age 75, married (second), 15 years in present marriage, Birthplace:
Indiana, Father's Birthplace: Virginia, Mothers Birthplace: West Virginia, Occupation: Farmer Own Free Farm 75. Susannah, Wife, Female, White, Age 47, married (first), 15 years in present
marriage, 0 Children, Birthplace: Indiana, Father's Birthplace: Ohio, Mother's Birthplace: West
Virginia.
1920 U.S. Federal Census, Illinois, Shelby County, Okaw, ED#208, Susie Christenberry,
widowed and age 56, was still resident in Illinois, even though her husband had died in 1915.
Mildred Gaston, wife of Harris Gaston, a nephew of Susan's, stated that "Susan was widowed
young and went to live with her sister, Sarah in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. That is where she
finished life."
Second Generation
2.
Lucinda Jane Christenberry "Jennie"6,14,15 (James W) was born1 Sep 27 1862 in Owen County, Indiana. She
died Mar 21 1941.
Jennie married16 Henry T Williams14,17, son of John Williams and Keller, on Sep 6 1883 in Owen County,
Indiana. Henry was born 1855. He died.
According to an obituary, in 1915 they were living in Morgan Township, Owen County, Indiana.
Henry and Jennie had the following children:
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i. (Female) Williams was born18 Jan 25 1885 in Owen County, Indiana. He died.
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ii. Otis Williams19 was born May 13 1887. He died20 Jun 1974 in Marion County, Indiana.
Otis married21 Anna Marie Lucas22, daughter of Isaac Newton Lucas and Susannah
Query "Susan", on Jul 6 1910 in Owen County, Indiana. Anna was born Mar 17 1894.
She died.
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iii. Edna May Williams23 was born Dec 19 1890. She died.
Edna married24 Dyer Killin, son of Jedidiah Killin and Mary A Wilson, on Feb 2 1909 in
Owen County, Indiana. Dyer was born Jul 16 1882. He died 25 Jul 1963 in Indiana.
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iv. John Vasco Williams26 was born Oct 15 1894. He died27 Jan 1979 in Monroe County,
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John married28 Alice May Kilmer, daughter of J Carl Kilmer "Carl" and Maggie Weaver,
on May 5 1917 in Owen County, Indiana. Alice was born Feb 10 1899. She died 29 Nov
1984 in Monroe County, Indiana.
3.
William Harrison Christenberry "Billy"6,30 (James W) was born31,32 Jan 1865 in Morgan Township, Owen
County, Indiana. He died31 Jan 19 1931 in Morgan Township, Owen County, Indiana from a morphine overdose
and was buried33 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Obituary: Billy Christenberry Dead. Farmer of Morgan Township A Victim of Overdose of
Medicine Containing Morphine. William Christenberry, 65 years old, a farmer north of Vandalia,
died Monday morning (January 19, 1931), his death being due to an overdose of Morphine. Two
years ago he was hurt in an auto wreck, his chest being caved in, and since that time he had
suffered continual pain. Medicine containing morphine was constantly at his command in order to
deaden pain and induce sleep. Saturday night he could not sleep and at 2 a. m. Sunday got up
and turned on his radio. After listening in for a time he took a dose of his medicine and went to
bed. When breakfast was ready Mrs. Christenberry went to awaken him, but he was sleeping
soundly and she did not disturb him. Later she attempted to awaken him and he appeared
sluggish and almost in a state of coma. At 9 o'clock, Mrs. Christenberry became alarmed and
called a physician who said it was plainly an overdose of the medicine and that he could do
nothing, as it had been too long since the medicine was taken. The heartbeats grew gradually
weaker and Monday morning he died. Mr. Christenberry was a son of James and Dova
(Freeman) Christenberry and was born in January 1865, on the farm where he has continued to
live out his life. He was married at the age of 17 to Miss Prilda Sanders. To this union 14
children were born, four of whom have died. Those surviving are Zora, Nellie, Minnie, Florence,
Ruth, Lewis, Lee, Arva, and Howard. Their oldest daughter was married when she was
seventeen and Mr. Christenberry became a grandfather at the age of 36 - probably the record for
this state. He had always been a hard working man until the accident two years ago rendered
him unfit for further labor. He has two sisters living, Mrs. Henry Williams of Jordan and Mrs. Amy
Hendricks of Terre Haute. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock today (Wednesday) at
Garrard Chapel and internment will be made in the cemetery there.
Billy married34 Schrilda Jane Sanders30,35, daughter of Alexander Sanders and Elizabeth Jane Faulkner "Jane",
on Mar 26 1882 in Owen County, Indiana. Schrilda was born Jun 10 1862 in Coles County, Illinois. She died 36
Dec 20 1945 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana from carcinoma (skin cancer) and was buried 37 in Garrard
Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Obituary: Schrilda Jane Sanders, Owen Leader, December 27, 1945: Mrs. Wm. Christenberry
Dies; Funeral Sunday. Dies Thursday at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Millie Hatt, at Kokomo Internment at Garrard Chapel. Mrs. Schrilda Jane (Sanders) Christenberry, 83 years old, wife of
the late William H. Christenberry, passed away Thursday, December 20, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Millie Hatt, following a four week illness of carcinoma. For the past few years she
had made her home with her daughter at Kokomo. She was born June 10, 1862, in the state of
Illinois, a daughter of Elijah and Jane Sanders. When she was 12 years old her parents moved to
this county and settled in Morgan Township. Here she grew to womanhood and was married to
William H. Christenberry, who preceded her in death January 19, 1931. Early in life she joined
the U.B. Church at Garrard Chapel and here she held her membership until death. Mrs.
Christenberry was the mother of several children and it was her desire in life to make a good
home for her children and husband. Survivors include the following children: Mrs. Dora Williams,
Romulus, Mich.: Mrs. Nellie Mills, Lebanon; Mrs. Millie Hatt, Kokomo; Mrs. Florence Moran,
Spencer; Lewis C Christenberry, Pine Village; Lee Christenberry, Attica; Mrs. Ruth Chapman,
Terre Haute; Alvin Christenberry of Attica, and Howard Christenberry of Vandalia. The following
children preceded her in death: Mrs. Minnie Query, Elmer Christenberry, Mrs. Mollie Pifer, Oliver
Christenberry; and one son, Albert, died in infancy. Mrs. Christenberry also leaves 33
grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rose Lykens, of Indianapolis; and a
brother, John Sanders, of Petersburg. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Garrard
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Chapel in Charge of Rev. Arthur J. Croy, and internment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
West & Sons were in charge of the arrangements.
William and Schrilda were married March 26, 1882. The marriage record does not name parents,
however a second record: Supplemental Marriage Record does. Book C-39, pages 6 and 7 states
that William's father was James Christenberry, but does not name his mother. "Serilda's" parents
are shown as Alexander Sanders and Elizabeth Falkner. Billy and Schrilda lived on a farm in
Owen County and were very poor. The farmhouse was a log cabin that was located on State
Route 46 in Morgan Township (the building is still in use). It had no modern conveniences.
Members of the Christenberry family said that William H was as "mean as a snake." After the
death of William, two of Schrilda's sons began to argue amongst themselves about who would
inherit the family farm. Schrilda solved that problem, she promptly sold the farm.
1920 Census: Owen County, Indiana, Morgan Township. William Christenberry age 54, Shirlda
age 54, Louis age age 23, Lee age 19, Ruth age 18, Alvin age 14 and Howard age 12.
Billy and Schrilda had the following children:
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i. Dora Christenberry was born Jun 10 1883 and died after 1945.
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ii. Minnie Christenberry was born Nov 28 1884 and died Sep 1 1926.
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iii. Elmer Christenberry was born May 18 188638 in Owen County, Indiana38. He died39 Apr 20
1913 in Owen County, Indiana and was buried in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen
County, Indiana40.
Obituary: "With sad and heavy hearts we announce the death of Elmer
Christenberry, eldest son of William H and Schrilda Jane...he fell asleep in
Christ April 20, 1913 age 26 years, 11 months and 2 days. He was taken
away at an early age. The angel came to take the young life from us, as our
loss is His gain. Elmer never grew weary of his life as it was. He left to his
brother, sister, father and mother assurance that he was not afraid to meet
his God. He said 'All is well'. Two brothers are gone before where Elmer will
meet them on the streets of Gold. His body was laid to rest at Garrard
Chapel Tuesday, April 22 at 11 o'clock. The funeral service was conducted
by Reverend Fox."
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iv. Nellie Christenberry was born Jun 10 1888 and died after 1945.
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v. Millie Christenberry41 was born42 May 14 1890 in Owen County, Indiana. She died Mar
1977 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana from a heart attack.
Millie married43 (1) Earl Wasson on Jul 4 1908 in Owen County, Indiana. Earl was born
Oct 14 1880. He died Nov 191544 in Sims, Grant County, Indiana44.
Millie also married45 (2) Bert M Hatt on Apr 7 1917 in Grant County, Indiana. Bert was
born 189746 in Indiana46. He died.
1920 Census, Howard County, Indiana. Indicates that there were six
persons in Bert's household: Wife Millie, Daughter Hazel age 8, a stepdaughter (name not legible), a step-son age 8 (name not legible) and
stepson Paul H age five. It is not known with certainty if the children listed
above are biologically related to Millie Christenberry or Bert Hatt.
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vi. Florence Christenberry was born Jul 30 1892 and died Nov 15 1973.
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vii. Mollie Christenberry was born Oct 19 1894 and died 1925.
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17 M viii. Albert Christenberry was born47 Apr 26 1899 in Morgan Township, Owen County,
Indiana. He died Aug 6 1899 in Morgan Township, Owen County, Indiana and was
buried in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana 48.
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ix. Lewis C Christenberry was born Dec 15 1896 and died Nov 9 1971.
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x. Lee Christenberry was born Apr 11 190049 in Owen County, Indiana49. He died Aug 31
198950 in Sturgis, St. Joseph, Michigan50.
Lee was a veteran of51 World War I. He was in the US Army..
xi. Ruth Christenberry "Ruthie" was born Mar 25 190152 in Owen County, Indiana52. She died
Oct 3 1999 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
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Ruthie married Chester Chapman. Chester was born Oct 3 1894. He died 53 Aug 1977 in
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana and was buried in Rose Lawn Memorial Park, Terre
Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
They did not have any children.
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xii. Oliver Christenberry was born Apr 19 190354 in Morgan Township, Owen County,
Indiana54. He died55 Sep 12 1908 in Morgan Township, Owen County, Indiana and was
buried in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana 56.
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xiv. Howard Christenberry was born Sep 22 1907 and died Dec 28 1971.
Amy Ann Christenberry6 (James W) was born1 1868/1875 in Owen County, Indiana. She died Nov 1942 in
Tangier, Parke County, Indiana and was buried Nov 29 1942.
Obituary: Published December 3, 1942. Mrs. Amey (Christenberry) Hendricks Dies. Word was
received here of the death of Mrs. Amey (Christenberry) Hendricks at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Gus Miller, at Tangier, Indiana, where she made her home the past few years. She was
born and reared in Owen County and is a sister-in-law of Henry Williams and Schrilda
Christenberry. Morton Williams and family attended the funeral at Rose Memorial, north of Terre
Haute, Sunday afternoon and called on Herbert Williams and wife at Terre Haute.
Amy married57 David V Hendricks in Owen County, Indiana. David was born 1868 in Indiana. He died.
BIRTH: Data from the 1920 census states that his Father was born in Kentucky and Mother in
Indiana.
1920 Federal Census: Jackson Township, Owen County, Indiana, Dwelling 101-102. David V
age 52 and wife Amy A age 52 are listed, as is their son William A age 12. David is listed as a
farmer. According to an obituary, they were living in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1931.
David and Amy had the following children:
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i. Male Child Hendricks58 was born Apr 10 1892 in Owen County, Indiana.
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ii. Homer Gail Hendricks was born59 Mar 26 1900 in Owen County, Indiana. He died 60 Oct
1952.
Homer married61 Nova Ethel Smith, daughter of Benson Smith and Maude M Bennett,
on Feb 17 1919 in Owen County, Indiana. Nova was born Jul 16 1902. She died.
1920 Federal Census: Owen County, Indiana, Jackson Township, Dwelling
45-45. Homer G, age 19, and wife Nova E, age 17, are both listed.
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iii. William A Hendricks62 was born 1908 in Arkansas. He died.
Third Generation
10. Dora Christenberry (William Harrison, James W) was born Jun 10 1883 in Owen County, Indiana. She died
after 1945.
Dora married63 William Harvey Williams "Harvey" on Jun 9 1900 in Owen County, Indiana. Harvey died.
In 1945 they were living in Romulus, Michigan.
Harvey and Dora had the following children:
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i. Myrtle M Williams64 was born Mar 2 1901 in Monroe County, Indiana. She died 65 Sep 1982
in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Myrtle married66 Leroy E Borton, son of Asa V Borton and Lillie M Rawlings, on Mar
22 1919 in Monroe County, Indiana. Leroy was born Oct 24 1900. He died 67 Apr 23
1991.
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ii. Verlie J Williams was born68 May 15 1911 in Hendricks County, Indiana. He died.
11. Minnie Christenberry69 (William Harrison, James W) was born70 Nov 28 1884 in Owen County, Indiana. She
died71 Sep 1 1926 in Owen County, Indiana from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis and was buried in Garrard
Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana72.
BIOGRAPHY: It was said by some of the Christenberry’s that husband James Garfield Querry
was very mean to Minnie.
DEATH: According to the Owen County Health Department: She died on September 1, 1926 at
her home in Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. She is listed as a housewife. Primary
cause of death was Acute Pulmonary Tuberculosis, which she had for six months. The attending
physician was Charles Pectol and the funeral home was Ed West & Son. The record of death, as
well as the funeral record, confirm that she is buried at Garrard Chapel Cemetery with daughter
Lenna Francis, husband James Garfield Querry and daughter Beulah. The grave of her and
husband were unmarked until July 2002.
Obituary: Owen County Democrat, September 9, 1926. "Mrs. Minnie Query age 41, widow of
James Garfield Query, died last Wednesday after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. She is
survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Christenberry in Morgan Township, and by three
children. Funeral services were conducted by Allen Kenworth at Garrard Chapel, Thursday.
Interment was made in Garrard cemetery."
Minnie married James Garfield Querry69, son of Solomon Query and Mary E Dobson, on Dec 15 1901 73 in
Owen County, Indiana73. James was born74 Apr 12 1880 in Owen County, Indiana. He died 75 Jun 4 1926 in
Owen County, Indiana from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis and was buried 76 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery,
Owen County, Indiana.
James was a 77 Farmer in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana.
DEATH: According to the Owen County Health Department: He was a farmer who died from
Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis, which was brought on by a chest injury involving a cow (his
daughter Beulah confirmed that and relayed a story about how a cow either sat or fell on his
chest). His wife Minnie died of the same illness in early September 1926. The attending
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physician was Charles Pectol and the funeral home was Ed West & Son. The death record
indicates that he was buried at Garrard Chapel Cemetery with his daughter Lenna Francis, wife
Minnie Christenberry and daughter Beulah. The graves of him and his wife were unmarked until
July 2002.
Obituary: Owen County Democrat, June 22, 1926: "James Garfield Querry, son of Solomon and
Mary Querry, was born in Owen County, April 12, 1880 and departed this life June 4, 1926 at the
age of 46 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was united in Marriage to Minnie Christenberry,
December 15, 1901. To this union were born six children, Lenna, who preceded her father in
death and five living; Ora 23, Arthur 21, Nina 17, Harlin 11 and Beulah 10. Mr. Querry lived all his
life in Owen County. The most of his life was spent in sin, thinking little about God and salvation
until three weeks before his death. Since his last illness the Lord had talked to him about where
he was going to spend "Eternity" until he said that he was just starved for God and wanted to
know that he was right with his fellowmen and also the Lord. On the 22nd day of May, after
praying and confessing all night, the Lord broke in upon his soul and spoke peace and washed
his sins away, giving him assurance that he was ready for heaven. He left the testimony behind
that his only regret was that he did not start earlier that his life might have told for God and proven
to the world there is power in the Blood of Jesus. He said that the last few weeks of his life had
been the happiest that he had ever known because of the presence of Jesus. Besides widow
and children he leaves to mourn his absence three brothers, William, Dora, and Charles Querry;
four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Haltom, Mrs. Matt Randles, Mrs. Anna Haltom, Mrs. Dell James and a
host of relatives and friends. Burial was at Garrard Chapel, the Rev. Harold Small, pastor of the
Church of the Nazarene officiating."
They had the following children:
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i. Ora Kenneth Querry30 was born Jul 6 190278,79 in Owen County, Indiana78,79. He died Apr
29 198380 in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida80.
Ora married81 Goldie V Potter on Aug 12 1928 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Goldie
was born Sep 24 1900. She died 1955 in Cass County, Indiana and was buried 82 in Shiloh
Christian Church, Cass County, Indiana.
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ii. Arthur Querry30 was born about 1905 in Owen County, Indiana. He died 1941/1945 in
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana from being run over by a bus.
BIRTH: His father's obituary in the Owen County Democrat of June 22, 1926,
states that Arthur was 21 years old at the time of his father's death.
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iii. Nina Querry30 was born about 1909 in Owen County, Indiana. She died after Feb 1932 in
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
BIOGRAPHY: Her father's obituary of June 22, 1926 in the Owen County
Democrat, states that she was 17 years old at the time of his death. Last
known address was 403 South Collete Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana. The
family has letters that were both written by her, and addressed to her, during
the early 1930s. She died sometime after February 1932.
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iv. Lenna Francis Querry30 was born Mar 10 191183 in Owen County, Indiana83. She died84
Sep 5 1912 in Jackson Township, Owen County, Indiana from Infantum Cholera and was
buried in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana 85.
DEATH: According to the Owen County Indiana Health Department: Lena
was born in Jackson Township, Owen County. At the time of her death, she
was one year and six months old. Primary cause of death was Infantum
Cholera, which she had for a week prior to her death at home. The attending
physician was James W. Huffman and the funeral home was William Blair.
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She is buried at Garrard Chapel Cemetery next to her father James Garfield
Querry, mother Minnie Christenberry and sister Beulah.
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v. James Harlan Querry "Jack"30 was born Oct 16 1914 in Owen County, Indiana. He died 86
Dec 3 1996 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana from Pneumonia and was buried in
Riverside Cemetery, Attica, Fountain County, Indiana.
Jack was a veteran of World War II. He was in the US Navy.
BIOGRAPHY: James was commonly called "Jack" around the house, so that
he would not be confused with his father, James Garfield. The name Jack
stuck with him all his life, it even appears on his social security card. Jack
and Kathryn were childless. Letter from Kathryn (Kate) Bannon Querry to
niece Karen Schimmels Rastatter. Dated March 16, 2002. "Got your letter
and all the information about the family. I was glad to hear about the family.
I never knew any of them but your mother (Beulah Delores). Jack never
talked much about any of them as he said he was very young. He and
Beulah were the only ones that ever kept up on them. I was told by some of
the Christenberry's that his father (James Garfield Querry) was very mean to
his mother. I guess that's why she died so young. Everyone that knew her
said she was a really nice person. I'm sorry I didn't have chance to meet her.
Jack had a really tough life as a boy. He (and sister Beulah) stayed with his
grandparents (Christenberry) awhile after his folks died, but his grand dad
(William H Christenberry) was also mean as a snake, so he ran away. He
(Jack) was much like a bum until I met him. I guess I was the mother to him
he never had. He was quite set in his ways. You didn't tell him much. We
had a rough time for several years. We had no money so lived places that
were not very nice, but I always tried to make it as livable as possible. After
the war (World War II), we began to do better and made it for 59 years before
he passed away. He was in the Navy for five years (during the war). I
worked while he was gone so I could buy some furniture. We started out in
two rooms. They were cute and always clean. That's the only real home he
could remember for several years. Times were hard then, work was scarce
and very little pay. So you see it isn't what you have in money, it's what you
can do when you have to. He was never lazy and did all kinds of jobs but we
managed. After awhile he got a job working in our local Hospital as a
maintenance man. He was there 22 years. Everyone there thought the
world of him. We finally bought our home, and didn't owe anyone a dime.
I'm not a wealthy person, but can live comfortably the rest of my life. So I am
very proud of what he left me. We used to go to Owen County each spring
and decorate the graves as long as his Grandma was living, but after she
passed away, some of the kids or grandkids took over the place so we never
went back. She lived in a log cabin, no modern conveniences, but she was
always nice to me and was glad to see us. She also had a rough life. I
found it interesting about the Querry family. You have done a great job
locating all the information you have so far. David and Debra were in diapers
when your Mother and Dad were at our house. I think you were three or four.
Time has a way of catching up with all of us. I feel pretty good except
arthritis. My sight isn't the best, but I keep going. I have a big cat. She is
my best friend. She sleeps with me every night. Guess you can't expect
much at 83 years. Guess I'll close for now as I have some more letters to
answer, so hope to hear from you when you have the time."
Obituary: Jack H. Querry, 82. ATTICA - Jack Harland Querry, 82, of 404 S.
McDonald Street, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday December 3, in Community
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Hospital at Williamsport. He had been hospitalized for one day and in failing
health for the past year. Mr. Querry had worked in the maintenance
department at Community Hospital, Williamsport, for 22 years. He had
formerly been a semi-truck driver and worked as a farm hand for Alva
Clawson near Independence. He was born in Poland, Indiana on October
16, 1914. He married Kathryn L. Bannon on September 4, 1937, in Attica.
She survives. Mr. Querry, a World War II veteran, served as a gunner's
mate first class in the Navy. He was a 50-year member of the Pine Village
Masonic Lodge 315, a life member of Eagles Lodge 2596 and a member of
American Legion Post 259. Surviving with his wife is a sister, Mrs. Beulah
Schimmels of Huntsburg, Ohio.
Obituary: Querry, Jack H. Private graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Riverside
Cemetery, Attica. Pastor Karl Korbel officiating. Military graveside services
by American Legion Post 259 of Williamsport and VFW Post 3318 of Attica.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospital, Williamsport.
Maus Funeral Home, Attica, in charge of arrangements.
Jack married Kathryn L Bannon "Kate" on Sep 4 1937 in Attica, Fountain County,
Indiana. Kate was born Jan 31 1919.
BIOGRAPHY: Kathryn was one of fourteen children, four died before she
was born. She has a sister named Margarie Parsons who had two children
(by an unnamed man). These two are named Ronnie (male) and Ronada
(female). They retained the last name Bannon. As of 2002, Kathryn is still
living in Pine Village, Warren County, Indiana.
Jack and Kathryn did not have children.
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vii. Male Child Querry was born Jan 4 191887 in Owen County, Indiana87. He died.
BIRTH: The Owen County Health Department confirmed the birth of this child
to Minnie Christenberry, but could not find a record of death. No family
records exist that could confirm or deny the existence of this child. This
author believes that the child probably died within a day or more of its birth.
13. Nellie Christenberry (William Harrison, James W) was born Jun 10 1888 88 in Owen County, Indiana88. She
died after 1945.
DEATH: In 1945 she was living in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana. She may be buried in
Chambersville Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana. Source: Robert Christenberry.
Nellie married Bruce R Mills89 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana. Bruce was born in Indiana. He died.
According to Owen County's Roger Peterson, "records do not show a marriage between a Mills
and Christenberry. My index does not cover marriages after 1920."
Bruce and Nellie had the following children:
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i. Alice Marie Mills90 was born May 27 1923 in Owen County, Indiana. She died Jul 12 1923
in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana and was buried in Chambersville
Cemetery, Owen County Indiana.
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15. Florence Christenberry (William Harrison, James W) was born Jul 30 1892 91 in Owen County, Indiana91. She
died92 Nov 15 1973 in Marion County, Indiana.
BIOGRAPHY: In 1945 at the time of her mother's death, she was living in Spencer. Rumor has it
that Florence was accused of murder in Martinsville Indiana! Nephew Robert said she and one of
her husbands owned a florist shop in Bloomington, Indiana.
Florence married93 (1) Burl Edwards on Aug 20 1909 in Owen County, Indiana. Burl was born Jul 28 1892.
He died.
They had the following children:
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i. Clyde C Edwards was born Jul 16 1910. He died94 Aug 25 1995 in Martinsville, Morgan
County, Indiana.
Clyde married95 Zona G Rodgers95, daughter of Jeremiah Rodgers "Jerry" and Ida M
Hedrick, on Aug 28 1928 in Morgan County, Indiana. Zona was born96 Apr 27 1910 in
Putnam County, Indiana. She died97 Aug 1984 in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana.
Florence also married98 (2) Sylvenus Moran98 on May 20 1931 in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana.
Sylvenus was born Jan 3 1885. He died.
16. Mollie Christenberry (William Harrison, James W) was born Oct 19 1894 99 in Owen County, Indiana. She
died100 1925 in Owen County, Indiana and was buried101 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Mollie married102 Snowden Earl Pifer "Earl", son of James V Pifer and Mary A Coffey, on Aug 12 1912 in
Owen County, Indiana. Earl was born103 Jul 20 1885. He died.
They had the following children:
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i. Mary I Pifer was born Apr 10 1914104 in Owen County, Indiana104. She died Dec 31 1923 in
Owen County, Indiana and was buried105 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County,
Indiana.
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ii. Bertha D Pifer was born Oct 17 1915106 in Owen County, Indiana106. She died in Owen
County, Indiana and was buried107 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
DEATH: Died in infancy.
18. Lewis C Christenberry (William Harrison, James W) was born Dec 15 1896 in Owen County, Indiana. He
died Nov 9 1971 in Pine Village, Warren County, Indiana and was buried in Pine Village Cemetery, Pine
Village, Warren County, Indiana.
BIOGRAPHY: Was a fisherman.
Lewis married (1) Blanche Anderson108. Blanche died.
They had the following children:
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i. Elsa Marie Christenberry "Elsie" was born109 Oct 6 1920 in Owen County, Indiana.
Lewis also married (2) Mary Cunningham. Mary was born Nov 16 1903. She died Nov 9 1983.
They had the following children:
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ii. Floyd Christenberry.
Attica Indiana
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iii. Melvin Christenberry.
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22. Alvin Lee Christenberry (William Harrison, James W) was born Feb 20 1905110 in Owen County, Indiana. He
died111 Jul 1975 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana.
Alvin married Eva Jane Barron on Nov 7 1923 in Warren County, Indiana.
Besides Son James Carl Christenberry, Al Brigance (a Christenberry Family Researcher),
believes that there may have been another child named Doney.
Alvin and Eva had the following children:
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i. James Carl Christenberry was born Jun 13 1936 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
He died Feb 3 1989 in Rockford, Illinois from cancer.
BIOGRAPHY: Robert Christenberry of Spencer, Indiana confirmed that
James Carl was a Preacher, had eight children (three males and five
females), and that the family migrated from Indiana to Rockford, Illinois. A
listing on ancestry.com for the "Vought Family Indiana", authored by a
Raymond Vought, confirms this. Also, a message found on the internet
confirms that James Carl had a granddaughter named Holly.
23. Howard Christenberry112 (William Harrison, James W) was born Sep 22 1907 113 in Owen County, Indiana113.
He died Dec 28 1971 in Poland, Clay County, Indiana and was buried 114 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen
County, Indiana.
Obituary: December 30, 1971 reads in part: "..died at his home early Tuesday morning,
December 28. He was born in Owen County September 22, 1907. the son of William and
Schrilda Saners (spelling incorrect, should be Sanders) Christenberry and, and spent his entire
lifetime in the home in which his death occurred. He was a member of the Garrard Chapel. He
was a retired employee of American Aggregates Corporation."
Howard married Geneva Gladys Haysley. Geneva was born Sep 6 1910 in Louisville, Kentucky. She died Jan
18 2002 in Rock Hill, South Carolina and was buried 115 in Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Obituary: Published in the Charlotte Observer on 1/29/2002: Geneva Gladys Haysley
Christenberry ROCK HILL -- Geneva Gladys Haysley Christenberry, 91, died January 18, 2002.
Funeral 2 PM Monday, West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer, IN. Burial, Garrard
Chapel Cemetery. Greene Funeral Home in charge locally.
They had the following children:
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i. Mary Lou Christenberry was born116 Dec 21 1933 in Owen County, Indiana.
Mary married Jack Tucker.
They have been living in Piedmont, Alabama since the early 1970s.
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ii. Howard William Christenberry was born Jul 31 1936 and died Apr 15 1993.
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iii. Robert Chester Christenberry was born Feb 10 1938.
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iv. Sharon Kay Christenberry was born117 Mar 29 1943 in Owen County, Indiana.
Sharon married Robert Campbell.
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34. Beulah Delores Querry "Delores"30,118 (Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison, James W) was born Apr 12
1916119 in Jackson Township, Owen County, Indiana119. She died120,121 Apr 14 1997 in Huntsburg, Geauga
County, Ohio from respiratory failure and a brain stem stroke and was buried 122 Jul 13 2002 in Garrard Chapel
Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana.
Delores was a Lutheran.
BIOGRAPHY: After the death of her parents, Beulah and brother Jack stayed for a while with
their Grandparents, the Christenberry's. Jack ran away because Grandfather William H was said
to be as "mean as a snake.". After a year or so, Beulah moved on to stay with other relatives and
family friends. As an adult, Beulah told a story that when she was 13 years old, she fell
backwards off a swing and hit her head. She mentioned that she was unconscious for two or
three days. This accident may have lead to her mental illness in later life. She graduated from
Stinesville High School, Monroe County, Indiana in 1928 or 1929. During the 1930s she cared for
her older sister Nina who died in 1932 or 1933 in Bloomington, Indiana. Sometime in the late
1930s, she met and lived with Virgil Colbath, father of Beulah's first child, Patricia Kay. After the
birth of Pat, and the breakup of the common law marriage with Virgil Colbath, Beulah was forced
to give up the care of Pat to Virgil's mother. It is believed that Virgil's mom played a large role in
the breakup. In a letter to Beulah, Virgil asked to get back together with her. That letter, never
mailed, was discovered later in Virgil's mother's belongings after her death. Apparently, Virgil's
mother never mailed the letter, but kept it all those years. During World War II, Beulah was a
defense worker in California. She led a troubled adult life. She suffered from mental illness all of
her adulthood and became disabled in her fifties. Son-in-law Mike Rastatter, remembers her as a
very loving person, always willing to lend a helping hand. The last 14 years of life were her
happiest at a nursing home in Huntsburg, Ohio. She was always helping out wherever possible,
and enjoyed her freedom to smoke cigarettes until her death at 81 years.
BURIAL: Upon her death, her body was given the Case Western Reserve Medical School. Her
remains were cremated on November 26, 1999. On July 13, 2002, Beulah's ashes were laid to
rest at Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana with her parents and sister Lenna. A
headstone purchased in 2002 now marks the spot of the three graves.
Delores was not married (1) to Virgil Howard Colbath123, son of John Martis Colbath and Bessie Ellen
Sanderson. Virgil was born Aug 30 1911 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He died May 1 1997 in Jeffersonville, Clark
County, Indiana.
BIRTH: He was an only child.
They had the following children:
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i. Patricia Kay Colbath was born Aug 17 1939.
Delores also married (2) John Henry Schimmels, son of Henry Aloysius Schimmels and Antoinette Martha
Ziehl, on 1950/1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John was born124 Oct 14 1920 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He
died Dec 26 1974125 in Cleveland, Ohio125 from a sudden heart attack and was buried in Knollwood Cemetery,
Mayfield, Ohio.
John was a Lutheran. He was a veteran of World War II. He was sent to the Pacific Theater and for a time was
stationed on the island of Guam..
BIOGRAPHY: After the war he spent a lot of time camping and boating with his friends, and
graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Economics in 1949. He moved to
Chicago where he got a sales job with the Horlicke Corporation (malted milk tablets for soda
fountains). While there, he met and married Beulah Schimmels in 1950. He was transferred to
Cleveland, Ohio where daughter Karen Sue was born in 1951. When David and Debra were born
in 1954, he was a Broker for the Standard Fruit Product Company. After his divorce from Beulah
Delores Querry in 1958, he met and married Irene McCrone, and the family moved to Cleveland
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Heights, Ohio, where daughter Karen graduated from High School. He was also for a time an
insurance agent and later worked for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (he was a staunch
republican who thought Richard Nixon walked on water). He died while at work.
John and Delores were divorced about 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio.
From nephew Jack Simmons: "I believe that John and Delores were married in the
apartment/townhouse that Kieth and June Simmons lived in on 23rd Street in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. Antoinette (Granny) was there with one of her "friends," whose name I think was
Rooney. A judge/justice of the peace performed the ceremony."
John and Delores had the following children:
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ii. Karen Sue Schimmels was born Oct 12 1951.
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iii. David Lee Schimmels Sr. was born Dec 26 1954.
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iv. Debra Lynn Schimmels was born Dec 26 1954.
45. Howard William Christenberry (Howard, William Harrison, James W) was born Jul 31 1936 in Owen
County, Indiana. He died Apr 15 1993 in Monroe County, Indiana.
Howard married Connie Joyce Brinson, daughter of Ray Brinson, on Jul 31 1962 in Owen County, Indiana.
Newspaper Announcement, reads in part: "Christenberry Brinson Wedding At Baptist
Church...Miss Connie Joyce Brinson and Howard William Christenberry were married in a double
ring wedding ceremony in the Spencer Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The
vows were read by the bride's uncle, Elder Leslie Brinson...The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Brinson, R.R. 1 Spencer. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Christenberry, R.R. 1 Poland. The church was decorated with white gladioluses and palms and
candelabra...The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a floor length gown of
white lace..."
Howard and Connie had the following children:
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i. James Howard Christenberry was born May 6 1964 in Putnam County, Indiana.
46. Robert Chester Christenberry (Howard, William Harrison, James W) was born126 Feb 10 1938 in Poland,
Clay County, Indiana.
Robert married127 Judith Ann White, daughter of Chester White, on Apr 3 1966 in Owen County, Indiana.
Judith was born Mar 7 1947 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.
Owen Leader, April 7, 1966. "Christenberry White Wedding In Baptist Church. Miss Judith White
and Robert C. Christenberry were married in a double ring ceremony at 2:00 o'clock Sunday
afternoon in the Spencer Baptist Church. The Rev. John S. Honeway, pastor of the church, read
the vows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester White, Vandalia Avenue, Spencer.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Christenberry, R.R. 1 Poland."
Robert and Judith had the following children:
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i. Deanna Michelle Christenberry was born Aug 28 1969.
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ii. Robert Darrin Christenberry was born Apr 27 1970.
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Fifth Generation
48. Patricia Kay Colbath "Pat" (Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison, James W) was
born Aug 17 1939 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Pat married (1) Patrick Goodway on Jun 8 1959 in Silver Creek, New York.
Patrick and Pat were divorced Aug 1964 in Tampa, Florida.
They had the following children:
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i. Patrick Main was born Mar 16 1959.
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ii. Mark Anthony Main was born Aug 23 1960.
He was adopted by Donnie Ray Main, husband of Pat Colbath.
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iii. Michael Howard Main was born Apr 2 1963.
He was adopted by Donnie Ray Main, husband of Pat Colbath.
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iv. Donnie Ray Main "Jr." was born Dec 18 1964.
Pat also married (2) Donnie Ray Main, son of Walter L. Main and Mary A., on Oct 13 1964 in Columbus,
Georgia. Donnie was born128 Mar 25 1940 in Mindenmines, Missouri. He died Jan 5 2002 in Daleville,
Alabama.
Donnie and Pat were divorced Sep 1971 in Columbus, Georgia.
They had the following children:
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v. Dennis Randall Main was born Dec 4 1966.
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vi. Dale Robert Main was born Oct 9 1968.
Pat also married (3) Orlise Nick Bryant "Nick" on Aug 10 1984 in Orlando, Florida. Nick was born Feb 29
1936 in Auburn, Alabama. He died Apr 29 2001 in Orlando, Florida and was buried in Florida National
Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Nick was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
BIOGRAPHY: Nick retired a Senior Master Sergeant from the Air Force and was a Vietnam War
Veteran. He and Pat moved to central Florida in 1983. Though the record states that he died of
respiratory failure, he had cancer as a result of Agent Orange due to his service in Vietnam.
They had the following children:
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vii. Nick Miguel Bryant "Nickie" was born129 Aug 14 1978 in Newport News, Virginia.
49. Karen Sue Schimmels (Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison, James W) was born
Oct 12 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Karen graduated from Cleveland Heights High School Jun 12 1969 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She graduated
from Cuyahoga Community College, with a Degree in Graphic Communications Jun 22 1985 in Cleveland,
Ohio.
BIRTH: Karen was born on a Friday at 3:53am. She weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and was
18.5 inches long. The attending physician was Hyatt Reitman.
Karen married Michael John Rastatter Sr. "Mike", son of James Richard Rastatter Sr. "Jim" and Sally Ann
O'Neil, on Oct 25 1969 in St. Michael's Church, Monroe County, Michigan. Mike was born Nov 4 1949 in
Booth Memorial Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Mike was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.
BIOGRAPHY: Mike, like all of his brothers and sisters, attended St. Jeromes, the parish grade
school. Summers were spent at the Euclid Beach Amusement Park (just down the street), and
winters were spent playing on the ice mounds along the shores of Lake Erie. Family vacations
were spent at either Put-in-Bay (an island in western Lake Eire) or in Washington DC visiting his
mother's brother, Hughie and family. During the early 1960s, Mike learned to play the guitar and
was an avid Beatles fan. For two years he attended High School at St. Joseph's, but graduated
from Collinwood High School in 1967. US Army Service: He enlisted in the US Army and began
his Basic Training at Fort Knox Kentucky on January 15, 1968, and was transferred to Fort Lee,
Petersburg, Virginia. He was granted a Top Secret Security Clearance and was assigned to the
Army Security Agency (ASA), and completed training there and was sent to duty in Frankfurt,
Germany. After six weeks, transferred to Sinop, Turkey (a spy base on the Black Sea) where he
spent one year. During his stay in Sinop, he met a number of other Rock-n-Roll musicians and
they formed a band to entertain their colleagues. He came back stateside in August of 1969,
married Karen Schimmels in October of that year, and spent the balance of his enlistment at Vint
Hill Farms, Warrenton, Virginia. Their son Michael was born there. He was discharged in
January 1971 and the family returned to Cleveland, Ohio. In September of 1972, the family
moved to Dallas, Texas so that Mike could join his old military comrades in a Rock-n-Roll band
called Blake (named after the famous poet/artist William Blake). They became one of the top
bands in the area and toured throughout Texas. One night they even entertained Bob Hope who
was in town for a fundraiser. The band was on various bills with B.W. (Buck) Stevenson, the New
York Dolls, both Johnnie and Edgar Winters (the albino guitarists) and numerous black blues
musicians. The band relocated to Austin, Texas where all of the members, as well as their
families, lived in a large house in the suburbs (a commune). Mike still remembers their
rehearsals where a TV was in the background with the Watergate Hearings on. Times were
tough; they ate beans and spam (to this day Mike does not eat spam). Son Mick celebrated his
fourth birthday there when he got his first "real underwear" as a gift. By 1974, Mike, Karen and
son "Mick" had moved back to Cleveland. Mike continued his work as a musician until 1977. In
June of that year he got his first "real job" at Paterson-Leitch, a local steel fabricator. In June of
1982 he completed his Bachelors Degree in Business at Cleveland State University, and in
November of that year he got his next job at Technicare in Solon, Ohio. By 1989 he had
completed his Master's Degree and in August started work at CAMP (The Cleveland Advanced
Manufacturing Program). He left CAMP in 2001 and moved onto another local consulting firm.
Mike and Karen met in 1966 when they played in the same Rock-n-Roll band. Parents of the
Groom James and Sally Rastatter, rented a Greyhound Bus and took many relatives to the
wedding, since Mike and Karen had to "runaway to get married", because Karen's father would
not sign to have his daughter married in Ohio. They bought their first sail boat, the Hooligan, in
November of 1987. They bought their second "yacht", the Danielle at Christmas 1999. The
Danielle was seriously damaged in a storm in New Orleans in July of 2000 and was written off as
a total loss. Since 1983, they had also been avid campers. The family remembers many great
vacations.
Mike and Karen had the following children:
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i. Michael John Rastatter Jr. "Mick" was born130 Jul 1 1970 in Manassas, Virginia and was
christened Aug 17 1970 in St. Jeromes Church, Cleveland, Ohio.
Mick was born at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia. He graduated from the
eight grade Jun 1985 in St. Jeromes Church, Cleveland, Ohio.. He graduated from
Nordonia High School Jun 1989 in Macedonia, Ohio. He served in the US Army Jul
1989 - Apr 1991. He was a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and was stationed in
Germany where he dismantled the last of the Pershing Missiles in Europe.. He graduated
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from University of Akron with an Associates Degree in Real Estate Dec 1994 in Akron,
Ohio.
Mick married Megan Mary O'Bryan, daughter of Stephen O'Bryan and Bonnie
O'Bryan, on May 13 2000 in Key West, Florida. Megan was born Apr 28 1970 in
Cleveland, Ohio.
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ii. Aimee Delon Rastatter "Aim" was born May 31 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Aim graduated from Nordonia High School Jun 1993 in Macedonia, Ohio. She was a
Model 1996 - 1998 in Miami, Florida. She graduated from Institute of Masso Therapy
Mar 2002 in Garfield Heights, Ohio.
Aim married Joshua Allen Noll "Josh", son of Howard Cyrus Noll Jr. "Cy" and Terry
Ellen Skok, on Jun 30 2001 in Stan Hywet Gardens, Akron, Ohio. Josh was born Jan 12
1974 in Fairview Park, Ohio.
50. David Lee Schimmels Sr. "Dave" (Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison, James W)
was born Dec 26 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dave married (1) Norma Marie Platt, daughter of Ervin Platt and Betty Walker, on Jan 1974 in Cleveland,
Ohio. The marriage ended in divorce. Norma was born Jul 27 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio.
They had the following children:
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i. David Lee Schimmels Jr. was born Sep 3 1974.
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ii. Curtis Neil Schimmels was born Aug 19 1977.
Dave was also not married (2) to Lisa Lee Sells.
They had the following children:
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iii. Nathan Ray Schimmels was born Jul 23 2001 in Barberton, Summit County, Ohio.
51. Debra Lynn Schimmels "Deb" (Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison, James W)
was born Dec 26 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Deb resided 1972 in Dallas County, Texas.
Deb married Ernst Miller "Ernie" on Apr 12 1974 in Irving, Texas. Ernie was born Sep 29 1939.
They had the following children:
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i. Arlan Dale Miller was born Mar 10 1977.
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ii. Sheri Dawn Miller was born Sep 16 1982.
53. Deanna Michelle Christenberry "Dee Dee" (Robert Chester, Howard, William Harrison, James W) was born
Aug 28 1969 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
BIRTH: Owen Leader, August 31, 1967. "Mr. and Mrs. Christenberry, Spencer R.R. 4, are the
parents of a daughter, born Thursday in the Bloomington Hospital. The baby weighed seven
pounds and five ounces and has been named Deanna Michelle. The mother is the former Miss
Judith Ann White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester White of Spencer. The paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Christenberry. The great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph White of Spencer; and Mrs. Essie Haysley, Spencer R.R. 2."
Dee Dee married Jeff Neumeyer on Feb 28 1987 in Owen County, Indiana.
They had the following children:
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i. Adam Brent Neumeyer was born May 10 1990.
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ii. Aaron Kyle Neumeyer was born Nov 13 1992.
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iii. Ash Lynn Kate Neumeyer was born Jan 1 1997.
54. Robert Darrin Christenberry (Robert Chester, Howard, William Harrison, James W) was born Apr 27 1970
in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Robert married (1) Jennifer Lyn Stewart, daughter of Roger Stewart and Catherine Stewart, on Aug 3 1991 in
Owen County, Indiana.
They had the following children:
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i. Dylan Michael Christenberry was born Jan 31 1992 in Indiana.
Robert also married (2) Christina Kaye Stout.
Sixth Generation
55. Patrick Main (Patricia Kay Colbath, Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison, James
W) was born Mar 16 1959.
He was adopted by Donnie Ray Main, husband of Pat Colbath.
Patrick married (1) Ellen Marie Jackson on 1979 in Hampton, Virginia. The marriage ended in divorce.
They had the following children:
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i. Melissa Kay Main was born Oct 13 1979 in Daytona, Florida.
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ii. Patrick Main was born Sep 20 1980 in Dayton, Florida.
Patrick also married (2) Robin Marie Heinyger on 1990 in Bunelle, Florida. The marriage ended in divorce.
They had the following children:
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iii. Amber Rose Main was born Mar 26 1990 in Florida.
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iv. Alexander Daniel Main "Alex" was born Apr 9 1994 in Florida.
64. David Lee Schimmels Jr. "Dave" (David Lee Schimmels, Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry,
William Harrison, James W) was born Sep 3 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dave was not married to Ronnie DeMeza. Ronnie was born Aug 28 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio.
They had the following children:
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i. Kyle Michael Schimmels was born Jan 21 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio.
65. Curtis Neil Schimmels "Curt" (David Lee Schimmels, Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William
Harrison, James W) was born Aug 19 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Curt married Christi Gabor on Aug 21 1999.
They had the following children:
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i. Gabriel Schimmels.
67. Arlan Dale Miller (Debra Lynn Schimmels, Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison,
James W) was born Mar 10 1977 in Dallas, Texas.
Arlan married Tanya Fudge on Oct 17 1998 in Carrollton, Texas.
They had the following children:
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68. Sheri Dawn Miller (Debra Lynn Schimmels, Beulah Delores Querry, Minnie Christenberry, William Harrison,
James W) was born Sep 16 1982 in Carrollton, Texas.
Sheri was not married (1) to Leigh Hinojosa'.
They had the following children:
80 F
i. Isabella Dominique Hinojosa' Miller was born Jul 8 1998 in Dallas, Texas.
Sheri was also not married (2) to Jason Gerald Hernandez.
They had the following children:
81 M
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ii. Richard Xavier Hernandez Miller was born Jan 6 2001 in Dallas, Texas.
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Church of the Latter Day Saints, Family Group Record, James Christenberry, www.familysearch.org.
Owen Leader, Spencer Indiana, Obituary: Wednesday September 29, 1915. "Word was received
here last week of the death of James Christenberry, 80 years old, at his home in Illinois. Funeral
services were held Friday (September 25, 1915)."
1900 Federal Census, . Specifies birth as Jan 1831.
Civil War Pension Index, Images On-Line #, 3976. "Name: James W. Christenberry, Widow: Susana
G. Christenberry, State Filed: Illinois."
Civil War Research & Genealogy Database, www.civilwardata.com, Regiment Personnel Listing,
149th Indiana Infantry.
1880 Federal Census, Morgan Township, Owen County, Indiana, Page 250A.
1850 Federal Census, Montgomery Township, Owen County, Indiana, 16 October, Page 032.
Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920, Marion County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1861 - 1865
Inclusive Volume 4 Letters A - Z Inclusive , Page: 569 . "Name: James W Chrisenberry, Spouse:
Dovey Freeman, Marriage Date: 04 Nov 1861."
1860 Federal Census, Owen County, Indiana, Morgan Township, June, Page 189.
Vandalia Methodist Cemetery, Lafayette Township, Owen County Indiana, Debbie Jennings, Sweet
Owen Website, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html. "Tombstone reads,
King E. Christenberry, s/o JW & Dovey, 3 June 1873 - 22 May 1881."
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Index to Marriage Records 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters
A to J Inclusive, Book: 33, OSP: 379 . "Name: Susana G Gaston, Spouse: James W Christenberry,
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1895."
Supplemental Marriage Record , Owen County, Indiana Supplemental Marriage Transcript, Book H20, Page 3. States that son James W's father's name was also James.
Phyllis Ulrich, Family Group Sheets, Harrison Gaston, pculrich@msn.com.
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Book H-24, Page 17. Son Otis' Supplemental
Marriage Record states that his parents names were Henry Williams and G Christenberry.
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book H-19, Page 37. Daughter Lucinda's
(Jennie) marriage record states that her parent's names were James Christenberry and Dovie
Freeman.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 31, Page 536. Lucinda Jane's name is noted as Jenniie
Christenberry.
Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book 31, Page 536, .
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-1, Page 135, .
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book H-24, Page 17. Marriage record states
that he was 24 at the time of his wedding, and that his parent's names were Henry Williams and G
(likely Jennie) Christenberry.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 310-05-0014.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 36, Page 174.
Melba Huber Haltom, The Query's In America, 1977 - 1980, Owen County Public Library, Genealogy
Department, 10 South Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460.
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book H-24, Page 8. Marriage record states
that her parent's names were Henry Williams and J (Jennie) Christenberry, and that Edna was 19 at
the time of her marriage.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 34, Page 522.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 315-38-3638.
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book H-25, Page 258. Marriage record states
that his parent's names were Henry Williams and J (Jennie) Christenberry, and that he was age 23 at
the time of his marriage.
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Social Security Administration, SSN: 307-10-6091.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 37, Page 425.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 307-10-6198.
Family History.
Owen Leader, Spencer Indiana, Wednesday, January 21, 1931, Number 8. "William Christenberry, 65
years old, a farmer north of Vandalia, died Monday morning, his death being due to an overdose of
Morphine."
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book C-39, Page 6. Indicates that he was 18
at the time of his 1882 marriage.
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana, Debbie Jennings, Sweet Owen
Website, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rowan/index.html. "Tombstone reads, WILLIAM
H. CHRISTENBERRY 1865 - 1931."
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 31, page 402. Supplemental Record: Name: Wm W
Christenberry, Father: James, Gender: M, Age: 18, Book: C-39, Original Source Page: 6.
1870 Federal Census, Owen County Indiana, Morgan Township, 2 August, page 327, Owen County,
Indiana, Franklin Township, 30 Jun, page 197: 047-047.
Obituary, December 27, 1945, . "Mrs. Schrilda Jane (Sanders) Christenberry, 83 years old, wife of the
late William H. Christenberry, passed away Thursday, December 20, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Millie Hatt, following a four week illness of carcinoma."
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads: SCHRILDA
J. CHRISTENBERRY 1864 - 1945."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-1, Page 204, . No first name is listed for the child.
"Name: Christenberry, Father: Wm, Mother: Sevilda Sauners, Gender: M, Birth Date: 18 May 1886."
Indiana Death Records, Owen County, Book H-17, Page 61.
Obituary. "His body was laid to rest at Garrard Chapel Tuesday, April 22 at 11 o'clock."
Social Security Administration, SSN: 308-09-0653.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-3, Page 15, . "Name: Chrienbery, Father: Wm.,
Mother: Sarilda Sander, Gender: F, Birth Date: 14 May 1890."
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book H-24, Page 5.
Owen Leader, Spencer Indiana, November 17, 1915. "Text reads, William Christenberry left Thursday
for Sims, Indiana to attend the funeral of his son-in-law, Earl Wasson."
Indiana Marriages, Grant County, Book 21, OSP: 210. "Name: Bert M. Hath, Spouse: Millie Wasson,
Marriage Date: 07 Apr 1917."
1920 Federal Census. Name on the census is illegible.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-4, Page 32. "Name: Christenburry, Father: William,
Mother: Sanders, Gender: M, Birth Date: 26 Apr 1899."
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads, ALBERT
CHRISTENBERRY 26 Apr 1899 - 6 Aug 1899."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-5, Page 4. "Name: Christenberry, Father: William,
Mother: M Sanders, Gender: M, Birth Date: 11 Apr 1900."
Michigan Deaths, St. Joseph County, Certificate Number 55566, .
Family Photos. Photos of him in uniform are available fron the Owen County (Indiana) Public Library
Geanology Department.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-5, Page 18, . "Name: Christenberry, Father: Wm,
Mother: Sanders, Gender: F, Birth Date: 25 Mar 1901."
Social Security Administration, SSN: 307-03-0017. "Chester Chapman. Born: Oct 3 1894, Died
August 1977. Residence: 47803 Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. SSN Issued: IN (Before 1951)."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-5, Page 42. "Name: Christenberry, Father: Wm,
Mother: Sanders, Gender: M, Birth Date: 19 Apr 1903."
Indiana Death Records, Owen County, Book H-17, Page 10.
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads, OLIVER
CHRISTENBERRY 19 Apr 1903 - 12 Sept 1908."
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 33, Page 4. "County: Owen, Name: Ama Crissenberry,
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Spouse: David Hendricks."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-3, Page 39.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-7, Page 127 .
Social Security Administration, SSN: 303-18-5537.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 38, Page 14.
1920 Federal Census, Jackson Township, Owen County, Indiana.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 35, Page 167. "Name: Dora Cristenbery, Spouse: William H
Williams."
Indiana Marriages, Monroe County, Book 16, Page 566. "Name: Myrtle M Williams, Father: Wm H,
Mother: Dora, Christenberry, Gender: F, Birth Date: 02 Mar 1901.".
Social Security Administration, SSN: 304-70-7876.
Indiana Marriages, Monroe County, Book 16, Page 566 .
Social Security Administration, SSN: 307-10-4259.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Hendricks County, Book A-11, Page 89. "Name: Williams, Verlie J, Father:
William H, Mother: Dora Christenberry, Gender: M, Birth Date: 15 May 1911."
Melba Huber Haltom, The Query's In America.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-1, Page 130. "Name: Christenberg, Father: Wm H,
Mother: Sarilda Sanders, Gender: F, Birth Date: 28 Nov 1884, County: Owen."
Death Record, Owen County, Book H-18, Page 98, .
Owen County Indiana Health Department, . "Tombstone reads, Minnie Christenberry, Nov. 28, 1884,
Sept. 1, 1926."
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 35, OSP: 281. "Name: James Querry, Spouse: Minnie
Crisenberry, Marriage Date: 15 Dec 1901."
Owen County Indiana Health Department.
Death Record, Owen County, Book H-18, Page 95.
Owen County Indiana Health Department. "Tombstone reads, James G. Querry, April 12, 1880, June
4, 1926."
Owen County Indiana Health Department.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-5, Page 34 . "Name: Querry, Father: James G,
Mother: Christenberry, Gender: F, Birth Date: 06 Jul 1902." Gender noted on birth record is incorrect.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 308-26-4695.
Death Certificate, Broward County Florida, Death Certificate number 33531.
Indiana Marriages, Tippecanoe County, Book M-42, Page 481 .
Shiloh Christian Church Cemetery, Cass County, Indiana. "QUERRY, Ora K.: 1902 - (living),
QUERRY, Goldie V.: 1900 - 1955 (wife of Ora K.)."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-9, page 70 . "Name: Querry, Lena F, Father:
Garfield J, Mother: Minnie Querry, Gender: F, Birth Date: 10 Mar 1911."
Death Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book H-17, Page 54 .
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads, LENNA F.
QUERRY, D/o JG & M, 10 Mar 1911 - 5 Sept 1912."
Social Security Administration, SSN: 703-05-3774.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book, H-8, Page 34. "Name: Querry, Father: James G,
Mother: Minnie Christenberry , Gender: M, Birth Date: 04 Jan 1918."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-1, Page 306. "Name: Christenberry, Father: Wm H,
Mother: Serelda Sanders, Gender: F, Birth Date: 10 Jun 1888."
West, Parrish, and Pedigo Funeral Home, Book I 28 February 1921 - 4 February 1925, Owen County
Public Library, Genealogy Department, 10 South Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460.
Funeral home record of daughter Alice's death on July 12, 1923 lists her father's name.
West, Parrish, and Pedigo Funeral Home, Book I, 28 February 1921 - 4 February 1925.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-2, Page 2. "Name: Christenberry, Father: Wm,
Mother: Sanders, Gender: F, Birth Date: 30 Jul 1892."
Social Security Administration, SSN: 308-54-4747. "Name: Florence Moran: Residence: 46204
Indianapolis, Marion, IN, Born: 28 Jul 1892, Died: 15 Nov 1973, Issued: IN (1965)."
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Social Security Administration, SSN: 305-07-5166,. "CLYDE C EDWARDS: Issued in Indiana before
1951. Residence: 46151 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, Born: 16 Jul 1910, Died: 25 Aug 1995."
Indiana Marriages, Morgan County, Book C-17, Page 80.
Birth Record, Putnam County, Book H-14, Page 82.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 314-10-1606.
Supplemental Marriage Record, Morgan County, Indiana, 1880-1920, Book C-18, Page 311.
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 36, Page 421.
Indiana Death Records, Owen County, Book 25, Page 48 .
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads, Pifer, Molly
Christenberry, 1895 - 1925."
Indiana Marriages, Owen County, Book 36, Page 41.
Supplemental Marriage Record, Owen County, Indiana, Book 36, Page 421.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-10, Page 27. "Name: Pifer, Mary I, Father:
Snowden E, Mother: M Christenberry, Gender: F, Birth Date: 10 Apr 1914."
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads, Pifer,
Daughter, Mary, 1916 - 1924."
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-10, Page 53. "Name: Pifer, Bertha D, Father:
Snowden E, Mother: M Christenberry, Gender: F, Birth Date: 17 Oct 1915."
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tomstone reads, Pifer, Infant
Daughter, Bertha." No birth or death dates are noted.
Birth Record, Owen County, Book H-11, Page 36. September 3, 2002: Confirmed with the Owen
County Health Department that Elsa M Christenberry's Mother's name was Blanche Anderson.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-11, Page 36. September 3, 2002: Confirmed with
the Owen County Health Department that this child's name was Elsa (Elsie) Marie Christenberry.
Church of Latter Day Saints, AFN: 1Lxx-CKF.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 314-14-7299. "Social Security death index: Alvin Lee
CHRISTENBERRY Birth Date: 20 Feb 1905 Death Date: Jul 1975 Social Security Number: 314-147299 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Indiana Death Residence Localities ZIP Code:
47918 Localities: Attica, Fountain, Indiana."
Social Security Administration, SSN: 310-05-6070.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-6, Page 41.
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads HOWARD
CHRISTENBERRY, 1907-1971."
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads GENEVA
CHRISTENBERRY, 1910 - 2002."
Birth Record, Owen County, Book H-12, Page 94 .
Birth Record, Owen County, Book H-20, Page 114.
Social Security Administration, SSN: 303-16-5428.
Indiana Births, 1880-1920, Owen County, Book H-10, Page 62. "Name: Querry, Bulah, Father: James
G, Mother: M Christenberry, Gender: F, Birth Date: 12 Apr 1916." First name is spelled incorrectly,
should be spelled Beulah.".
Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death, SSN Number: 303-16-5428. "Name: Beulah Delores Schimmels.
Sex: Female. Age at Last Birthday: 81 years. Time of Death: 7:16am. Date of Death: 4/14/1997.
Cause of Death: Respiratory Failure, Brain Stem Stroke. Place of Death: Blossom Hill Nursing
Home, Huntsburg, Geauga County, Ohio."
Obituary, SCHIMMELS, Beulah Delores (QUERRY); 81; Huntsburg OH; The News Herald; April 18,
1997, .
Garrard Chapel Cemetery, Morgan Township, Owen County Indiana. "Tombstone reads, Beulah D.
Schimmels, April 12, 1915 - April 14, 1997."
Social Security Administration, SSN: 310-05-6307. "V H COLBATH, Residence: 47130
Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, Born: 30 Jul 1911, Died 1 May 1997 Issued: Indiana, Issued: Indiana
(Before 1951)."
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Social Security Administration, SSN: 390-16-6848.
Ohio Deaths, 1970 - 1988, Certificate Number: 090129, Volume: 21913 .
Birth Record, Owen County, Book H-20, Page 32.
Newspaper, Owen Leader, April 7, 1966, .
Social Security Administration, SSN: 486-42-3720.
Birth Record, Newport News, Virginia. "Eight pounds, five oz, 19.5" long. Mother: Patricia Kay Main,
Father: O. Nick Bryant."
Birth Record, Manassas, Virginia. "Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Virginia, Birth Certificate. This
Certifies that Michael John, Jr. was born to Michael & Karen Rastatter in this hospital at 11:20am on
Wednesday the first day of July 1970." Dr. Rhoades attending Physician. Five pounds, three and one
half onces, 19" long.
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