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Generation #1

ABRAHAM CHRISS, b: abt. 1780 PA., d: abt. 1866, m: Kathy/Catherine Last name possibly AMSPAUGH, b: PA., d: abt. 1865. They Had 2 children that we are sure of. Information is below.

Through research we have learned there might have been another Abraham Chriss married to a Catherine as well with several children. If you have any information on this and can help us clarify this information we would be very greatful.

Other Children that might belong to Abraham Chriss and Kathy/Catherine (possibly Amspaugh). (1) Elisha Chriss, poss. b: Virginia (records show him as an idiot of unsound mind)
(2) Henry Chriss, poss. b: Maryland (records show him as an idiot of unsound mind)
(3) Elisha Chriss, poss. b: Indiana (records show him as an idiot of unsound mind)

---> The other Abraham Chriss and Catherine both born in Ohio, show children as Lydia A. b: IN.; Mary C. b: IN.; George b: IN.; & a Michael OUSPAW living in the household. OUSPAW is another spelling for AMSPAUGH also ANSPACH is another spelling. <---

This is why we need to clarify if our Kathy/Catherine was aslo an AMSAPUGH and who the other Abraham was as well.

ELIZA CHRISS b: 16 Dec. 1852, Decatur Co., IN., & d: 23 Jan. 1930 Alexandria, Madison Co., IN. She was m: 28 Nov. 1869 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN., to JOHN Wesley MCGINNIS, b: 6 May 1851 Union Co., IN. & d: 24 Mar. 1911 Elwood, Madison Co., IN. Eliza and John had 6 Children:

(1.) Mona, b: 17 Feb. 1874, Tipton Co., IN., d: 13 July 1937. m: 16 Apr. 1891 in Tipton Co., IN., to George WOODRUFF.
(2.) Emma, b: 25 Jun. 1878, m: 24 Dec. 1898 Madison Co., IN., to Benjamin NUDING.
(3.) Clyde, b: 17 Apr. 1881, Decature Co., IN., d: 24 Mar. 1911, Elwood, Madison Co., IN. m: 21 Sep. 1901 to Goldie AREHART.
(4.) George Washington b: 1 May 1883 Decature Co., IN. d: 18 Oct. 1960, Kansas, m: 1st: 19 Jun. 1909 Daisy DENNISTON, 2nd: 3 Jan. 1915, Madison Co., IN. to Bessie HANLEY, 3rd: 8 Feb. 1948 to Myrtle WALKER.
(5.) Sheldon, b: 16 Aug. 1885, Elwood, Madison Co., IN. d: 17 Jan. 1965, Jacksonville, Duvall Co., FL. m: 28 Oct. 1905 in Madison Co., Indiana to Ollie Mae HOOK.
(6.) Pearl Mae, b: 30 July 1888, d: 7 Jul 1953, m: 1st: ?? CHRISTIANSEN, 2nd: 8 May 1916 to J.M. O'NEILL.

JOSHUA CHRISS b: about 1847, Tipton Co., IN., m: 8 Jun. 1870, Madison Co., IN. to Sarah A. MCGINNIS, b: Aug. 1858, IN., d: Mar. 1938. . They had 1 child. Information below.

RONALD RAY CHRISS b: 28 Dec. 1876 Tipton Co., IN., & d: 10 Jun. 1944 Elwood, Madison Co., IN. He was m: 29 Jan. 1898, Madison Co., IN., to Rosa DECKER, b: 11 Feb. 1877 IN., & d: Nov. 1954 Tipton Co., IN. Ronald and Rosa had 7 Children:

(1.) Dolpha/Delphia Mildred b: 27 Oct. 1898 & d: 12 Oct. 1910.
(2.) Harold Lacy, b: 21 Jul. 1902 Madison Co., IN., & d: 18 Mar. 1952. m: 19 Jul. 1940 to Geneva DAVENPORT they had 2 children Caroline b: 3 Apr. 1927 & Harrold b: 9 Mar. 1930.
(3.) Ronald Ray, Jr., b: 2 Feb. 1905 Madison Co., IN., & d: 11 Apr. 1969. He was m: 27 Apr. 1940 to Gertrude STEWART.
(4.) Margaret Pearl, b: 15 Oct. 1908 Madison Co., IN. She was m: 2 Jan. 1935 to Herschelle TROUT.
(5.) Delorice, b: 7 Nov. 1911 Madison Co., IN., m: 21 Aug. 1938 to Wilbur BUFORD
(6.) Dorthynell b: 28 Mar. 1914 Tipton Co., IN. d: Oct. 1980, m: 25 Dec. 1937 Elwood, IN., to Robert Garland ANTRIM they had 1 child Garland Ray ANTRIM
(7.) James Edward b: 1 Feb. 1917 Tipton Co., IN., d: 9 Oct. 1971, m: 20 Jul. 1940 to Kathleen O'BRIEN

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