George Ambus Christopher (abt. 1822 - abt. 1870)

Born about 1822 in Abbeville District, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Jane Adeline (Mathews) Christopher — married 18 Nov 1841 in Abbeville District, South Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died about May 1870 at about age 48 in Davis County, Texas, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

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George Christopher was part of a Southern Pioneer Family.

Private George Christopher served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Mar 29, 1862
Mustered out: Mar 5, 1863
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): 1st Mississippi Light Artillery

George Christopher migrated from South Carolina to Louisiana.

George Christopher migrated from Louisiana to Texas.

George A. Christopher was born about 1822 in Abbeville District, South Carolina. He married Jane Adeline "Addie Jane" Mathews in Abbeville District on November 18, 1841. They had seven children: Ann E., Joseph Henry, James Dubois, Mary Ella, Margaret Lucretia, Sarah Jane, and Martha Agnes.

"In Abbeville District, on Thursday, the 18th Nov. by the Rev. David Humphreys, Mr. G. A. Christopher, to Miss Jane Mathews, and all without one drop of ardent spirits. (verse)"^[1]

George patented 84.5 acres near Glendora, Mississippi on April 25, 1857 and purchased 320 acres on July 10.

"PASSENGERS

In steamer Everglade, from Palatka via Jacksonville, Fernandina, St Marys, Brunswick, Savannah, and Beaufort - G A Christopher and 2 servants"^[2]

"ARRIVALS AT THE PRENTISS HOUSE
Hobson & Thomas, Proprietors

March 20 - G A Christopher, South Carolina"^[3]

"ARRIVALS AT COOPER'S WELL
For the Week Ending September 5th, 1858
Inman Williams, Proprietor

G A Christopher, S C"^[4]

"Sheriff's Sales
By virtue of sundry writs of Fieri Facias to me directed, I will sell at Abbeville Court House, within the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday and Tuesday in February, the following property, to wit:

At the residence of G. A. Christopher on Tuesday, the 8th February next, 1 Bay Horse, 1 Buggy, 1 Rockaway, 1 One Horse Wagon, 3 Cows and Calves, Household and Kitchen Furniture, with other property, levied on as the property of G. A. Christopher, ads. A. J. Clinkscales, and others."^[5]

He followed his brothers John and Samuel to DeSoto Parish, Louisiana in 1859. In 1860, the family moved to Floyd, Louisiana.

"The Confederate States of America to G. A. Christopher

Date of Purchase: June 27th 1863

For thirty three thousand & two hundred pounds (33,200) of fodder at one dollar and fifty cents per hundred pounds

$498

Received at Camp Bayou Boeuf the 27th day of June 1863 of Capt. J. R. Grover Quartermaster, C.S.A., the sum of four hundred and ninety eight dollars in full of above account.

G. A. Christopher"

"The Confederate States to G. A. Christopher

Shreveport
23 Sept 1863

For hauling pig iron from Jefferson, Texas to Shreveport, La. as per agreement with Capt. A. W. Wright, Post Quartermaster at Jefferson. Viz. 16 days with four-mule teams (without forage) at 9 dollars per day

$144

Received at Shreveport, La Sept 23, 1863 of Capt. R. T. Buckner A Q Master, one hundred & forty-four dollars in full of the above account.

G. A. Christopher"

He passed away after 1870, most likely in Davis County, Texas.

Slaves

1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
12 Jul 1860
Western District, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana
Slave Owner: George A. Christopher
Slave 1: 20, Male, Black
Slave 2: 35, Female, Black

Slaves sold to Samuel F. Christopher for $3,350
10 Jan 1859
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana:

• Eliza, a woman aged about twenty years of yellow complexion
• Frank, a boy aged about nineteen years, black
• Milley, a woman aged about thirty nine years, black
• Adam, a man aged about fifty five years also black

Slaves bought from Samuel F. Christopher for $1,850
23 Jan 1860
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana:

• A negro man named Frank of black complexion, aged about twenty years
• Milly a negro woman, about forty years of age of black complexion

Sources

1. ↑ Columbia Newspapers: the South-Carolinian [p.177] COLUMBIA NEWSPAPERS: SOUTH-CAROLINA TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE
2. ↑ The Charleston Mercury (Charleston, South Carolina) 13 Aug 1857. Page 2.
3. ↑ Vicksburg Daily Whig (Vicksburg, Mississippi). 23 Mar 1858. Page 3.
4. ↑ Weekly Vicksburg Whig (Vicksburg, Mississippi). 8 Sep 1858. Page 3.
5. ↑ The Abbeville Press and Banner (Abbeville, South Carolina). 28 Jan 1859. Page 3.

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8Q8-3KN : accessed 20 February 2016), George Christopher, Abbeville county, part of, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States; citing family 432, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

1850 United States Federal Census
13 Aug 1850
Savannah River Regiment, Abbeville District, South Carolina
George Christopher, 28, Male, White, Overseer
Jane A. Christopher, 35, Female, White
Ann E. Christopher, 6, Female, White
Joseph H. Christopher, 5, Male, White
James D. Christopher, 4, Male, White
Mary E. Christopher, 3, Female, White
Margaret L. Christopher, 3/12, Female, White

• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MFPS-RLJ : accessed 20 February 2016), Geo A Christopher, 1860.

1860 United States Federal Census
12 Jul 1860
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana
Post Office: Mansfield
George A. Christopher, 38, Male, Farmer, $15,000 Real estate, $2,875 Personal estate, Born in South Carolina
Jane A. Christopher, 42, Female, Matron, Born in South Carolina
Ann E. Christopher, 17, Female, Domestic Duties, Born in South Carolina
James D. Christopher, 13, Male, Farm Laborer, Born in South Carolina
Margaret L. Christopher, 9, Female, Born in South Carolina
Mary E. Christopher, 11, Female, Born in South Carolina
Sarah J. Christopher, 7, Female, Born in South Carolina
Martha A. Christopher, 5, Female, Born in South Carolina
Henry J. Christopher, 15, Male

• "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDPD-L9Y : accessed 20 February 2016), Geo. Christopher in entry for Joseph H. Christopher, 13 Oct 1928; citing Abilene, Taylor, Texas, reference cn 45630, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,114,661.

• South Carolina Marriage Index, 1641-1965

• Civil War Records: https://www.fold3.com/image/66960562. 16 page Civil War Records from fold3.com uploaded in PDF Images, pages 1 thru 11 are muster cards pages 12 - 16 are Discharge Documentation which verify his height, build, eye and hair color, current age and place of birth.
• Feb 24 1854 from Clear Springs George writes that Margaret & others want him to be admnr of est. of Capt. J.C. Mathews

• https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL5-QVKF?i=14&cat=240972

Acknowledgments

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