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Daniel Christian
M, #6241, b. 11 May 1887, d. 5 June 1938
Parents
| Father | Joseph Christian, Jr. (b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945) |
| Mother | Mary Jane Lear (b. 29 October 1863, d. 12 September 1949) |
Family: Helen Beulah Huff (b. 1889, d. 12 October 1954)
| Daughter | Katherine Doris Christian+ (b. 3 March 1910, d. November 1980) |
| Son | Donald Daniel Christian+ (b. 28 February 1913, d. April 1992) |
| Son | Harold Huff Christian (b. 10 March 1915, d. 10 January 1976) |
| Son | Leland E. Christian+ (b. 1916, d. 17 June 1968) |
Biography
| Birth | 11 May 1887 | Daniel Christian was born on 11 May 1887 in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His draft card lists his birthplace as Blacks Eddy, Pa. His Social Security application says he was born at Ringing Rock, Pa.1 |
| Census | 19 June 1900 | He appeared in the household of Joseph Christian, Jr., in the census 19 June 1900 in Pohatcong Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Joseph is listed as Joseph (Head, age 40, born Mar 1860, married 20 years, born in Pennsylvania, and parents also, laborer Cement Mill, fulltime, rents home), Mary (wife, age 36, born Oct 1866, married 20 years, 9 children, 9 living, born in Penna and parents also), John (name hard to read but I think John, son, age 19, b. Dec 1880, single, born in New Jersey, laborer, Cement mill, full time), Annie (daughter, age 15, b. Mar 1885, single, at school), Daniel (son, age 13, b. May 1887 in New Jersey, at school), Sallie (daughter, age 10, b. Sep 1889 in New Jersey, at school), Maggie (daughter, age 7, b. June 1892 in New Jersey), Rebecca (?hard to read, daughter, age 5, b. Sept 1894 in New Jersey), Ester (daughter, age 3, b. Oct 1896 in New Jersey), Asa (son, age 1, b. May 1899 in New Jersey).  |
| Marriage | 1909 | Daniel Christian and Helen Beulah Huff were married in 1909 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,2 |
| Census | 15 April 1910 | He appeared in the household of Beulah E. Koken in the census 15 April 1910 at 124 E. St. Joseph St. in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Beulah is listed as Huff, Beulah E (Head, age 48, Widowed. 3 children, all living. Owns home, free of mortgage.), Harold E. (son, age 26, single, salesman in paper store), Daniel Christine (son-in-law, age 23, first marriage, married 1 year, he and his parents born in New Jersey, Laborer, Railroad shops, out of work 20 weeks this year), Helen B. Christine (daughter, age 20, first marriage, married one year, no children, at home), Harry N. Heck (age 26, Boarder, married, laborer, railroad shops). |
| Draft Registration | 5 June 1917 | Daniel registered for the draft on 5 June 1917, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, His draft card lists his age as 30, of 124 E. St. Joseph St., Easton. Birth 11 May 1887, Laborer for Lehigh Valley R.R. Co, married with wife and 4 children. Physical characteristics: Short, medium build, gray eyes, dark brown hair, not bald, no disabilities. |
| Census | 7 January 1920 | He appeared in the household of Beulah E. Koken in the census 7 January 1920 at 124 E. St. Joseph St. in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Beulah is listed as Beula (Head, owns home without mortgage, age 57, widowed), Daniel Cristian (son-in-law, age 33, married, painter, Steam Road), Helen (daughter, age 30, married), Kathrine (granddaughter, 9, attends school), Daniel D. (grandson, 6, attends school), Harold H. (grandson, 4 years 10 months), Leland (grandson, 3 years 10 months) Harry Keck (boarder, age 36, machinist, Steam Road) Everyone in this household and their parents born in Pennsylvania. |
| Newspaper Mention | 13 August 1929 | The 13 August 1929 edition of the Morning Call, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Allen Family Meets in Bushkill Park Informal Gathering Brings Many Members to Annual Outing See attached article for list of names of those who attended, including Daniel Christian, and Esther and Glover McMackin and son Karl. |
| Census | 5 April 1930 | He appeared in the census 5 April 1930 at 124 E. St. Joseph St. in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Daniel is listed as: Daniel (Head, owns home, value $5000, owns radio, age 40, married at age 22, painter, buildings, fulltime, not a veteran), Helen (wife, age 40, married at age 19), Donald E. (son, age 17, single, Pie Baker), Harold H. (son, age 15, attends school) Leland (son, age 14, attends school), Beulah Huff (mother-in-law, age 67, widowed, married at age 19). |
| Newspaper Mention | 23 December 1931 | The 23 December 1931 edition of the Morning Call, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Daniel Christian, of Easton, was ordered to pay his wife, Helen Christian, $12 a month for the support of their child. |
| Newspaper Mention | 29 January 1932 | The 29 January 1932 edition of the Morning Call, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Asks $10,000 Damage for Affection Alienation Daniel Christian, of Easton, yesterday morning started legal proceedings in the Northampton county courts and in which he seeks to recover damages in the sum of $10,000 from his mother-in-law, Beulah Huff. Christian charges Mrs. Huff with alienation of his wife's affections. Helen Christian, wife of the plaintiff, is a daughter of Mrs. Huff. The parties all reside at 124 East St. Joseph street, Easton. |
| Death | 5 June 1938 | He died on 5 June 1938 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York,3 |
| Obituary | 6 June 1938 | 6 June 1938, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Express Obituary:. Daniel Christian, 51 years old, who formerly resided at 124 East St. Joseph Street this city, died Sunday in the hospital at Mt. Vernon N.Y. He is survived by his widow, three sons and a daughter, and also his parents. He was a member of the Phillipsburg Aerie of Eagles Camp No. 3, P.O.S. of A. and the Lutheran Church. |
| Burial | 8 June 1938 | He was buried on 8 June 1938 at Upper Tinicum Cemetery in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.3 |
| Newspaper Mention | 28 October 1938 | The 28 October 1938 edition of the Morning Call, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Letters were granted to Claire Christian, Riegelsville, in the estate of Daniel Christian, Easton, who died June 5. |
| Last Edited | 22 February 2019 |
Citations
Joseph Christian, Jr.
M, #6243, b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945
Parents
| Father | Joseph Christian, Sr. |
| Mother | Susan Hammerstone (b. 1830, d. 1888) |
Family: Mary Jane Lear (b. 29 October 1863, d. 12 September 1949)
| Son | John Christian+ (b. December 1880) |
| Daughter | Mary Etta Christian (b. 1 April 1883, d. 1977) |
| Daughter | Anna Statia Christian (b. 14 March 1885, d. 1960) |
| Son | Daniel Christian+ (b. 11 May 1887, d. 5 June 1938) |
| Daughter | Sally Christian (b. 20 September 1889, d. 1985) |
| Daughter | Margaret Christian (b. 2 June 1892) |
| Daughter | Rebecca Christian (b. 5 September 1894, d. 29 September 1981) |
| Daughter | Esther May Christian (b. 19 October 1896, d. 1995) |
| Son | Asa Christian (b. 2 May 1899, d. 1903) |
| Daughter | Clara Agnes Christian (b. 25 July 1901, d. 21 August 1975) |
| Daughter | Ruth Helen Christian (b. 12 August 1903, d. 1998) |
| Son | Marshall Joseph Christian (b. 5 October 1905, d. 1963) |
Biography
| Birth | 10 March 1858 | Joseph Christian, Jr., was born on 10 March 1858 in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 |
| Census | 1870 | He appeared in the census 1870 at Upper Black Eddy in Bridgeton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Joseph is listed as: Joseph Christian (age 12, Boating on Canal, born in Penna.) in the household of John LaFever, age 56, Boating on Canal, and his wife Susan (age 54, Keeping house.) The next household is William Frankenfield, age 35, Boating on canal, with Wife Lucinda and children Arthur, Alice and Jacob, and Sarah Christian, age 14, Domestic Servant. The next house Samuel Allen and his wife Margaret (35 and 24), and Mary Jane Lear (age 6) and Wm Henry Lear (age 4), and some Allen children. Several houses further, Lewis and Rachel Hamerstone and family. Also 3 or 4 Sheets families, and other Frankenfield teenagers placed with families. |
| Marriage | 25 September 1880 | He and Mary Jane Lear were married on 25 September 18802 |
| Census | 19 June 1900 | He appeared in the census 19 June 1900 in Pohatcong Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Joseph is listed as: Joseph (Head, age 40, born Mar 1860, married 20 years, born in Pennsylvania, and parents also, laborer Cement Mill, fulltime, rents home), Mary (wife, age 36, born Oct 1866, married 20 years, 9 children, 9 living, born in Penna and parents also), John (name hard to read but I think John, son, age 19, b. Dec 1880, single, born in New Jersey, laborer, Cement mill, full time), Annie (daughter, age 15, b. Mar 1885, single, at school), Daniel (son, age 13, b. May 1887 in New Jersey, at school), Sallie (daughter, age 10, b. Sep 1889 in New Jersey, at school), Maggie (daughter, age 7, b. June 1892 in New Jersey), Rebecca (?hard to read, daughter, age 5, b. Sept 1894 in New Jersey), Ester (daughter, age 3, b. Oct 1896 in New Jersey), Asa (son, age 1, b. May 1899 in New Jersey). |
| Census | 1910 | He appeared in the census 1910 at 619 South Main Street in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. Joseph is listed as: Joseph Christian (Head, age 51, first marriage, married 30 years, building contractor, Own town, rents home) Mary J. (Wife, age 46, first marriage, 12 children, 11 living) Sarah (Daughter, age 20, Weaver, Silk Mill) Margaret (Daughter, age 17, Weaver, Silk Mill) Rebecca (Daughter, age 15) Esther M. (Daughter, age 13) Clara (Daughter, age 8) Ruth (Daughter, age 5) Marshall (Son, age 4) Side note: Joseph Christian was the great grandfather of Judy who would marry Merton Kilpatrick Sr. in 1961. In 1910, next door to Joseph Christian, at 617 South Main, lived Joseph G. Piatt, the brother of Isaiah Piatt who was the great grandfather of Merton Kilpatrick Sr. Both Josephs were from Bucks County, PA, living in Phillipsburg. As of 2019, #617 has been demolished and is a yard. #619 still stands, see attached photo. |
| Census | 1920 | He appeared in the census 1920 at 190 Hudson Street in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. Joseph is listed as: Joseph Christine (Head, owns home free of mortgage, age 58, b. in Penna and parents also, House Contractor, Employer) Mary Jane (Wife, age 55, born in Penna and parents also) Clara (Daughter, age 18, born in New Jersey) Ruth (Daughter, age 16, born in New Jersey) Marshall (Son, age 14, born in New Jersey) |
| Census | 1930 | He appeared in the census 1930 at Durham Road in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Joseph is listed as: Joseph Christian (Head, owns home, value $4,000, age 69, married at age 20, b in Penna and parents also, not employed) Mary J. (wife, age 66, married at age 17, born in Penna and parents also) Howard King (grandson, age 6, born in Penna and parents also) |
| Newspaper Mention | 26 September 1940 | The 26 September 1940 edition of the Morning Call, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christian of Riegelsville, Bucks county, observed their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday. They were married Sept. 25, 1880, at Upper Tinicum, Pa. They resided at Upper Black Eddy until 1889, when they moved to Phillipsburg, N.J. Mr. Christian retired 15 years ago from the general contracting business which he entered in 1910 and the couple moved to Riegelsville. They had 12 children, ten of whom are living: John Christian and Mrs. Esther McMackin, Easton; Mrs. Claire Fisher, Riegelsville; Mrs. Margaret Niece, Mrs. Annie Woolf, Mrs Ruth Schisler and Marshall Christian, Phillipsburg, N.J.; Mrs. Mary Eddinger, Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. Rebecca Heaton, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; Mrs. Sara Manners, Los Angeles; 28 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. |
| Death | 15 December 1945 | He died on 15 December 1945 in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Death certificate information: Occupation, retired building contractor. Parents Joseph Christian, born Bucks County, and Susan Hammerstone, born Bucks County. Informant: Rebecca Christian, Riegelsville. Burial: Upper Tinicum, Bucks.3 |
| Obituary | 15 December 1945 | 15 December 1945, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Express Obituary:. "Joseph Christian, 87, of Riegelsville PA died early this morning at his residence. He was born in Upper Black Eddy, March 10, 1868, son of the late Joseph and Susan Hammerstone Christian. Mr. Christian was a building contractor having his business in Phillipsburg. He retired 20 years ago. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Riegelsville. On Sept. 25, last Mr. and Mrs. Christian celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Lehr Christian; two sons and eight daughters: John Christian, Mrs. Margaret Simons and Mrs. Esther MacMacken, of Easton; Marshall Christian, Mrs. Annie Wolf and Mrs. Ruth Schissler of Phillipsburg; Mrs. Mary Edinger, Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. Sarah Manners, Hollywood, Calif.; Mrs. Claire Fisher, Riegelsville, and Rebecca Christian, New York City; 35 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Perter's Lutheran church, Riegelsville, with interment in Upper Tinicum cemetery.4 |
| Burial | 18 December 1945 | He was buried on 18 December 1945 at Upper Tinicum Cemetery in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.3 |
| Last Edited | 24 February 2019 |
Citations
Mary Jane Lear
F, #6244, b. 29 October 1863, d. 12 September 1949
Parents
| Father | Samuel W. Lear (b. 1841, d. 26 April 1900) |
| Mother | Margaret Scheetz (b. May 1849, d. 14 February 1930) |
Family: Joseph Christian, Jr., (b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945)
| Son | John Christian+ (b. December 1880) |
| Daughter | Mary Etta Christian (b. 1 April 1883, d. 1977) |
| Daughter | Anna Statia Christian (b. 14 March 1885, d. 1960) |
| Son | Daniel Christian+ (b. 11 May 1887, d. 5 June 1938) |
| Daughter | Sally Christian (b. 20 September 1889, d. 1985) |
| Daughter | Margaret Christian (b. 2 June 1892) |
| Daughter | Rebecca Christian (b. 5 September 1894, d. 29 September 1981) |
| Daughter | Esther May Christian (b. 19 October 1896, d. 1995) |
| Son | Asa Christian (b. 2 May 1899, d. 1903) |
| Daughter | Clara Agnes Christian (b. 25 July 1901, d. 21 August 1975) |
| Daughter | Ruth Helen Christian (b. 12 August 1903, d. 1998) |
| Son | Marshall Joseph Christian (b. 5 October 1905, d. 1963) |
Biography
| Birth | 29 October 1863 | Mary Jane Lear was born on 29 October 1863 in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Baptism | 4 June 1864 | She was baptized on 4 June 1864 at Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Marriage | 25 September 1880 | Joseph Christian, Jr., and she were married on 25 September 18801 |
| Census | 1920 | She appeared in the household of Joseph Christian, Jr., in the census 1920 at 190 Hudson Street in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. Joseph is listed as Joseph Christine (Head, owns home free of mortgage, age 58, b. in Penna and parents also, House Contractor, Employer) Mary Jane (Wife, age 55, born in Penna and parents also) Clara (Daughter, age 18, born in New Jersey) Ruth (Daughter, age 16, born in New Jersey) Marshall (Son, age 14, born in New Jersey) |
| Newspaper Mention | 26 September 1940 | She was mentioned in a newspaper report about Joseph Christian, Jr., when 26 September 1940 edition of the Morning Call, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, reported Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christian of Riegelsville, Bucks county, observed their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday. They were married Sept. 25, 1880, at Upper Tinicum, Pa. They resided at Upper Black Eddy until 1889, when they moved to Phillipsburg, N.J. Mr. Christian retired 15 years ago from the general contracting business which he entered in 1910 and the couple moved to Riegelsville. They had 12 children, ten of whom are living: John Christian and Mrs. Esther McMackin, Easton; Mrs. Claire Fisher, Riegelsville; Mrs. Margaret Niece, Mrs. Annie Woolf, Mrs Ruth Schisler and Marshall Christian, Phillipsburg, N.J.; Mrs. Mary Eddinger, Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. Rebecca Heaton, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; Mrs. Sara Manners, Los Angeles; 28 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. |
| Death | 12 September 1949 | She died on 12 September 1949 in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cause of death, cancer of the small bowel. Death certificate lists birthplace as Upper Black Eddy, parents Samuel Lear and Margaret Scheetz, both born in Bucks, Informant Rebecca Mascari, Reigelsville. Burial at Upper Tinicum. |
| Obituary | 13 September 1949 | 13 September 1949, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Morning Call Obituary:. Mrs Joseph Christian Mrs. Mary Jane Christian, 85, who was feted by Easton Merchants Assn. last April as the "Mother of the Year," died Monday morning at her home on Durham road, Riegelsville. Born in Upper Black Eddy, daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Lear, she moved to Phillipsburg in 1900 and to Riegelsville in 1923. She was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran church, Riegelsville. She is survived by two sons, John, Easton, and Marshall, Foul Rift; eight daughters, Mrs. Mary Edinger, Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. Sally Manners, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Annie Woolf, Mrs. Harry Simon and Mrs. Charles Schissler, Phillipsburg; Mrs. Thomas Mascari, New York City; Mrs. Glover McMackin, Easton; Mrs. Clarence Fisher, Riegelsville; 50 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, two great- great- grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Brower, Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Cora Huff, Philadelphia; and four brothers Sylvester and Harry Allen, Trenton, N.J.; Samuel Allen, Upper Black Eddy, and Louis Allen, Easton. |
| Burial | 15 September 1949 | She was buried on 15 September 1949 at Upper Tinicum Cemetery in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
| Last Edited | 23 February 2019 |
Citations
- [S529] , Easton Express, Easton, Pennsylvania, 15 Dec 1945, p. 13 obituary, 15 Dec 1945, p. 13 obituary
Joseph Christian, Sr.
M, #6245
Family: Susan Hammerstone (b. 1830, d. 1888)
| Daughter | Sarah Christian (b. 31 August 1855, d. 11 September 1892) |
| Son | Joseph Christian, Jr.+ (b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945) |
Biography
| Marriage | Joseph Christian, Sr., and Susan Hammerstone were married, date unknown Also married second Uhler? Per gravestone. | |
| Census | 1860 | He appeared in the census 1860 at Upper Black Eddy in Bridgeton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Joseph is listed as: Joseph Christian (age 50, Farm Laborer, real estate $300 and personal $50, born in Pa.) Susan (age 40) Mary (age 11) Sarah (age 4) Joseph(age 2) |
| Last Edited | 26 February 2019 |
Susan Hammerstone
F, #6246, b. 1830, d. 1888
Family: Joseph Christian, Sr.,
| Daughter | Sarah Christian (b. 31 August 1855, d. 11 September 1892) |
| Son | Joseph Christian, Jr.+ (b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945) |
Biography
| Burial | Susan Hammerstone was buried at Upper Tinicum Cemetery in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 | |
| Birth | 1830 | She was born in 1830. |
| Marriage | Joseph Christian, Sr., and she were married, date unknown Also married second Uhler? Per gravestone. | |
| Death | 1888 | She died in 1888 |
| Last Edited | 30 March 2017 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com
Anna Statia Christian
F, #6247, b. 14 March 1885, d. 1960
Parents
| Father | Joseph Christian, Jr. (b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945) |
| Mother | Mary Jane Lear (b. 29 October 1863, d. 12 September 1949) |
Family: Peter Wolf (b. 1885, d. 1970)
Biography
| Burial | Anna Statia Christian was buried at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Plot: Section A, Row 3.1 | |
| Birth | 14 March 1885 | She was born on 14 March 1885.1,2 |
| Baptism | 1 March 1886 | She was baptized on 1 March 1886 at Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.2 |
| Marriage | Peter Wolf and she were married, date unknown1 | |
| Death | 1960 | She died in 19601 |
| Last Edited | 23 February 2019 |
Citations
Peter Wolf
M, #6248, b. 1885, d. 1970
Family: Anna Statia Christian (b. 14 March 1885, d. 1960)
Biography
| Birth | 1885 | Peter Wolf was born in 1885. |
| Marriage | He and Anna Statia Christian were married, date unknown1 | |
| Death | 1970 | He died in 1970 |
| Last Edited | 30 March 2017 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com
Sally Christian
F, #6249, b. 20 September 1889, d. 1985
Parents
| Father | Joseph Christian, Jr. (b. 10 March 1858, d. 15 December 1945) |
| Mother | Mary Jane Lear (b. 29 October 1863, d. 12 September 1949) |
Family: Manners
Biography
| Birth | 20 September 1889 | Sally Christian was born on 20 September 1889 in Pennsylvania.1 |
| Death | 1985 | She died in 1985 in Los Angeles, California,1 |
| Burial | 1985 | She was buried in 1985 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California. Plot: Columbarium of Purity and Vigilance, Lot 0, Space 637021 |
| Last Edited | 30 April 2017 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com