William CHRISTIAN
NAME: Col. William Christian SOURCES: 1. This Family Group Sheet was compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls, of Gilbert, Arizona. 2. 1998 Ancestral File 3. 1997 Ordinance Index SOURCES: 1. This Family Group Sheet was compiled by Marion Grace Jewell NICHOLLS of Gilbert, Arizona. 2. Book in Pomona Lib. "History of the Ohio Falls Cities & Counties" (R929.3769-H 15 V.l) p. 408 & 608 - Printed in late 1800's. Included in the abaove Book: A letter from Daniel Boone to Col. William CHRISTIAN" 23 Aug 1795 written; also a letter from Patrick Henry to his sister, Mrs. Annie CHRISTIAN after the death of her husband, Colonel William CHRISTIAN, letter written 15 May 1786. In Sep 1786 Annie answered her brother, Patrick Henry from Cove Spring, Mercer, KY. She wrote to her sister 10 Jul 1792 from VA. 3. IGI Batch #70226608, p. 6. 4. IGI-Temple work done - microfische through 1981. 5. William CHRISTIAN'S Will - names these children, but no birthdates. 6. Temple work done - bap, end, sp: Batch #;70276608 p.6 7. Book KY 929.3K58 or 3 "Abstract of Early KY Wills p. 124: Ex: Alex S. Bullitt, James M. Cowles, John Brown. NOTES: 1. Annie HENRY's sister, Priscilla BULLITT, wife of Alexander S. BULLITT, living in KY. Question noted on Sheet: Was this sister in VA when she wrote to Patrick? 2. Alexander Scott BULLITT was with Col. William CHRISTIAN when he was killed in War with Indians. 3. On FGS "Someone gave him (William) a fatal wound. He behaved with great fortitude". 4. "She thought he knew he wouldn't live much longer. He had quite a bit of money or whatever, when he died. His wifve and children had plenty to live on." 5. "William and Ann of Botetout Co. had a deed to land in Montgomery Co. VA in 1777 and piece of land in 1784." See Film #899818 Montgomery Co., VA. Marriages & Deeds p.8. 6. Patrick Henry, Annie's brother, said their honored parents gave them precious lessons of piety- a constant example - worthy of imitation. Patrick Henry also said: God blesssed her (Annie) with a good son-in-law. (Who is he?) NAME: Colonel William CHRISTIAN
He married Anne Henry Abt 1765 at Virginia . Anne Henry was born at Studley, Hanover, Virginia Abt 1745 daughter of Patrick Henry and Mrs. Patrick Henry .
They were the parents of 10
children:
Sallie Christian
born Abt 1762.
John Christian
born Abt 1768.
Priscilla Christian
born Abt 1770.
Helen Scott Christian
born Abt 1771.
Cuthbert Christian
born Abt 1772.
William Christian
born Abt 1774.
Elizabeth Christian
born Abt 1778.
Ann H. Christian
born Abt 1780.
John Henry Christian
born Abt 1781.
Dorothea Dandridge Christian
born 5 Jun 1783.
William Christian died 9 Apr 1786 at Jeffersonville, Indiana .
Anne Henry died 1790 at Virginia .