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George Christopher



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George ChristopherGeorge Christopher was born about 1800 in Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Polly Lee. Polly was born about 1803 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sallie Sarah Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1845 in James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Jan 1920 in 4 Haehnlan, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1824 in James City County, Virginia, USA.
    3. 4. Sarah Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Virginia, USA.
    4. 5. Polly Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1841 in James City County, Virginia, USA.
    5. 6. William Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1844 in Virginia, USA.
    6. 7. Frances Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sallie Sarah ChristopherSallie Sarah Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 16 Nov 1845 in James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Jan 1920 in 4 Haehnlan, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Sallie married Charles Grannison, I in 1869. Charles was born in Jul 1844 in Virginia, USA; died on 6 Oct 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Martha Ann Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1863 in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Dec 1953 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 9. Mary Granison  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1863 in Virginia, USA.
    3. 10. George Christopher Granison  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1871 in Virginia, USA; died on 1 Feb 1948 in New York, New York, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 11. Charles Edward Grannison, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1872 in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Aug 1944 in Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 12. William Emerson Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1968.
    6. 13. Sallie Bettie Granison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1865 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA; died on 15 Mar 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 14. John Calvin Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1878 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 May 1956 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Elizabeth ChristopherElizabeth Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1824 in James City County, Virginia, USA.

  3. 4.  Sarah ChristopherSarah Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1838 in Virginia, USA.

  4. 5.  Polly ChristopherPolly Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1841 in James City County, Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Father Unknown Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Frances N Christopher  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1863 in Virginia, USA.

  5. 6.  William ChristopherWilliam Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1844 in Virginia, USA.

  6. 7.  Frances ChristopherFrances Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born about 1830 in Virginia, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Martha Ann GrannisonMartha Ann Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 14 Mar 1863 in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Dec 1953 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Alfred Braxton. Alfred (son of Joseph Braxton, I and Charlotte Coles) was born in 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Feb 1929 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; was buried in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. James Edward Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 17. Mary Catherine Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Jul 1920.

  2. 9.  Mary GranisonMary Granison Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born about 1863 in Virginia, USA.

  3. 10.  George Christopher GranisonGeorge Christopher Granison Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born in Sep 1871 in Virginia, USA; died on 1 Feb 1948 in New York, New York, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 11.  Charles Edward Grannison, IICharles Edward Grannison, II Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 1 Dec 1872 in Williamsburg, James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Aug 1944 in Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Charles married Annie Maude Sheldon on 23 Nov 1897 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Annie (daughter of David A Sheldon and Ellie Sheldon) was born on 6 Feb 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Jul 1941 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Katherine Granison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Aug 1979 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 19. Lawrence D Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1901 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Feb 1940 in Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 20. Living Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 21. George Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 May 1916 in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 22. John Sheldon Granison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1915 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 May 2008 in Camp Hill, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 23. Mildred S Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Jan 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 12.  William Emerson GrannisonWilliam Emerson Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born in Aug 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1968.

  6. 13.  Sallie Bettie GranisonSallie Bettie Granison Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 13 Sep 1865 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA; died on 15 Mar 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Sallie married Jacob M. Payne in 1885. Jacob was born on 2 May 1862 in Church, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA; died on 21 Dec 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Ruth D Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 25. Charles Ernest Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jun 1933 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 26. Sarah C Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 27. George C Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Apr 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 28. Edgar Rudolph Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Oct 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 29. Ethel M Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Nov 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 30. Anna Elizabeth Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Dec 1950 in Manhattan, Kings, New York, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 14.  John Calvin GrannisonJohn Calvin Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Apr 1878 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 May 1956 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    John married Rhoda S. Howard on 28 May 1903 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Rhoda (daughter of William Howard and Elizabeth Howard) was born about 1889 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Clementine Ermina Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Nov 1958 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA.
    2. 32. Living Granison  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. William H Granison  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 34. Living Granison  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 35. Living Granison  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 36. Living Granison  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 37. Living Granison  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 38. John Colin Grannison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1907 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Jun 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 15.  Frances N ChristopherFrances N Christopher Descendancy chart to this point (5.Polly2, 1.George1) was born about 1863 in Virginia, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  James Edward BraxtonJames Edward Braxton Descendancy chart to this point (8.Martha3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born in Jul 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    James married Eva Allison Mathews on 12 Jul 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Eva (daughter of Evans Theodore Mathews and Amy Allison Imes) was born on 14 Feb 1898 in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Apr 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 41. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 42. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 43. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 44. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 45. Living Braxton  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 17.  Mary Catherine BraxtonMary Catherine Braxton Descendancy chart to this point (8.Martha3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born in Mar 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Jul 1920.

    Mary married Robert Rainey Roberts in 1918. Robert (son of James Henry Roberts and Eliza Waldon) was born on 12 Dec 1892 in Libertytown, Frederick, Maryland, USA; died on 9 Apr 1963 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Libertytown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Baby Boy Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 May 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 18.  Katherine GranisonKatherine Granison Descendancy chart to this point (11.Charles3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 23 May 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Aug 1979 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 19.  Lawrence D GrannisonLawrence D Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (11.Charles3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 15 Apr 1901 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Feb 1940 in Lebanon, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 20.  Living GrannisonLiving Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (11.Charles3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1)

  6. 21.  George GrannisonGeorge Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (11.Charles3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 27 Jun 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 May 1916 in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 22.  John Sheldon GranisonJohn Sheldon Granison Descendancy chart to this point (11.Charles3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Aug 1915 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 May 2008 in Camp Hill, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 23.  Mildred S GrannisonMildred S Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (11.Charles3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 8 May 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Jan 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 24.  Ruth D PayneRuth D Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born in 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  10. 25.  Charles Ernest PayneCharles Ernest Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 21 Jan 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jun 1933 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 26.  Sarah C PayneSarah C Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 11 Nov 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  12. 27.  George C PayneGeorge C Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 8 Apr 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Apr 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  13. 28.  Edgar Rudolph PayneEdgar Rudolph Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 2 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Oct 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  14. 29.  Ethel M PayneEthel M Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 2 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Nov 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  15. 30.  Anna Elizabeth PayneAnna Elizabeth Payne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sallie3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 25 Jul 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Dec 1950 in Manhattan, Kings, New York, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Anna married Willoughby Manning Parchment on 24 Jun 1919 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Willoughby (son of Nathaniel Parchment and Mary Ann Collin Thompson) was born on 15 Mar 1878 in Manchester, Jamaica; died on 15 Jul 1934 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Living Parchment  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 31.  Clementine Ermina GrannisonClementine Ermina Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Sep 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Nov 1958 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA.

    Clementine married Willian Emory Sloan on 12 Jan 1948 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Clementine married Charles Edward Dent on 3 Jul 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Charles (son of James Edward Dent and Annie Mary Kelley) was born on 10 Nov 1903 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jun 1965 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Rebecca Estella Dent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Aug 2013 in Camp Hill, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

  17. 32.  Living GranisonLiving Granison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1)

  18. 33.  William H GranisonWilliam H Granison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born about 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  19. 34.  Living GranisonLiving Granison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1)

  20. 35.  Living GranisonLiving Granison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1)

  21. 36.  Living GranisonLiving Granison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1)

  22. 37.  Living GranisonLiving Granison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1)

  23. 38.  John Colin GrannisonJohn Colin Grannison Descendancy chart to this point (14.John3, 2.Sallie2, 1.George1) was born on 30 Jan 1907 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Jun 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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