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Luther Childs

Date of Birth: 1794

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Age: 72

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Died: 23 Jul 1866

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Death Location: Woodside

Burial Plot: Masonic

FindaGrave ID: 253765179

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    Hung Chin

    Date of Birth: 1845

    Born In: China

    Age: 32

    Occupation: Laborer

    Marital Status: Married

    Died: 22 Aug 1877

    Cause of Death: Accidental drowning

    Death Location: Belmont

    Burial Plot: PG

    FindaGrave ID: 5894298

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      Alphonia Chipres

      Date of Birth: 1890

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      Age: 35

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      Died: 8 Apr 1925

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      Death Location: Community Hospital

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      FindaGrave ID: 245204298

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        Elizabeth Choate

        Date of Birth: 4 Feb 1884

        Born In: Redwood City

        Age: 21

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        Marital Status: Married

        Died: 11 Jun 1905

        Cause of Death: Tuberculosis

        Death Location: Redwood City

        Burial Plot: 150

        FindaGrave ID: 5894302

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          Cornelius Nicholas Christ

          Date of Birth: 12 Apr 1870

          Born In: Redwood City

          Age: 29

          Occupation: Messenger

          Marital Status: Single

          Died: 7 Jan 1900

          Cause of Death: Typhoid Fever

          Death Location: Redwood City

          Burial Plot: N134

          FindaGrave ID: 5894304

          Cornelius Nicholas Christ

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          TIMES - GAZETTE
          Redwood City
          Saturday, January 13, 1900
          CORNELIUS N. CHRIST
          A Popular Young Man Passes Away
          After a Brief Illness
          C. N. Christ, oldest son of John Christ, the Town Marshal, died Sunday night of typhoid fever. The young man who was born here nearly thirty years ago was beloved by all and his death has caused profound
          sorrow.
          He attended the public school of this city and grew to manhood here. His
          gentlemanly demeanor, kind disposition, and entertaining manner made for him a wide circle of friends. His sudden demise in the morning of life is sad indeed. His memory will long be cherished by those
          who knew him. Some three months ago he was taken ill and compelled
          to give up his messenger business. His illness was not considered serious at first and a partial recovery encouraged his family, but he had a relapse and his frail constitution could not stand the ravages of the fever and he finally succumbed.
          The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the family home and was attended by many sympathizing friends. Rev. F. H. Maar conducted a short service and spoke words of comfort to the
          stricken family. A choir composed of Mrs. Maar, Miss Eva Cook, Mr. Maar and Mr. Hall of San Mateo sang, with
          feeling, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," and "Abide in Me."
          The vast number of floral tributes show how well he was liked among his
          associates and friends. Interment took place in Union Cemetery.
          The pall-bearers were Ed. Goodspeed,
          Edward Green, W.B. Lawrence of San Mateo;
          Ana Hull of San Carlos; Maurico Cooper and A.D. Walsh,
          Redwood City.

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            Frantz P Christ

            Date of Birth: 25 Sep 1882

            Born In: Redwood City

            Age: 11

            Occupation: Child

            Marital Status: Single

            Died: 31 Jul 1894

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            Death Location: Redwood City

            Burial Plot: N134

            FindaGrave ID: 5894307

            Frantz P Christ

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              Herman M Christ

              Date of Birth: 13 Apr 1873

              Born In: California

              Age: 3

              Occupation: Child

              Marital Status: Single

              Died: 30 Apr 1876

              Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever

              Death Location: Redwood City

              Burial Plot: N134

              FindaGrave ID: 5894310

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                John Christ

                Date of Birth: 17 Mar 1881

                Born In: Redwood City

                Age: 6

                Occupation: Child

                Marital Status: Single

                Died: 1887

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                Death Location: Redwood City

                Burial Plot: N135

                FindaGrave ID: 5894312

                John Christ

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                  John Christ

                  Date of Birth: 8 Jun 1838

                  Born In: Germany

                  Age: 94

                  Occupation: Merchant

                  Marital Status: Married

                  Died: 11 Feb 1933

                  Cause of Death: Old Age

                  Death Location: Sonoma County

                  Burial Plot: N134

                  FindaGrave ID: 52970436

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                  San Mateo Times –February 13, 1933, San Mateo, California
                  Services for John Christ held in R.C.
                  Redwood City today paid last respects to one of its earliest peace officers, John Christ. 94. Former city marshal and resident of Redwood City- for nearly half a century, who died Friday night at his home in Kenwood, Sonoma county. A native of Germany, Christ came to Redwood City in 1866. He was marshal for a number of years and was also engaged in the feed and fuel business. He left the county seat about ten years ago to live with his son-in-law the Rev. L. D. Rathbone, former pastor of Redwood City, congregational church, Mrs. Rathbone, his daughter died several years ago.
                  Christ is survived by his widow, Mrs. Theresa Christ of Kenwood, and two children, George Christ of Redwood City, and Mrs. Harry Brace of San Francisco. Funeral services under the auspices of the Redwood City Odd Fellows, of which Christ was a charter member, were held from the James Crowe & Co. chapel with interment following at Union cemetery.
                  -The following text is from:
                  "History of San Mateo County, CA"
                  by J.Steele (1883)
                  John Christ, who served continuously as town marshal of Redwood City since 1887, is one of the successful retired business men of this place, where he has been established for over thirty-five years. During his lifetime, whose length is nearly that set by the Psalmist, he has traveled many seas and fared in many climes, has seen and experienced much of the world, has had dealings with men and with favorable and adverse circumstances, and after many years' connection with the business interests of California has practically retired from the " strenuous life " and is enjoying comfort and ease as well as the high esteem of his fellow citizens and many friends.
                  Mr. Christ was born June 8, 1838, in Gluckstadt, Holstein, now a part of the German empire, but at that time belonging to the kingdom of Denmark. His father, Neils Christ, was an officer in the Danish army, was retired and pensioned in 1847, and lived at his old home till his death in 1890. at the age of ninety-two years. His wife's maiden name was Margaret Rodgers(s/b Rathjens), who was of an old German family, and died in 1875 at the age of seventy-eight.
                  Mr. John Christ received his education in the public schools of his native land. In 1854, when sixteen years old, he went to sea " before the mast," and from an ordinary seaman, by close study of navigation, rose to the rank of second mate in 1858. He quit the sea in 1861, after having visited nearly all the countries of the world and made complete trips around the globe, and having spent considerable time in Australia and Chile. He arrived in San Francisco in 1861, and for about a year was mate of a schooner running to Sacramento and Redwood City. In 1862 he bought a schooner, of which he was captain and which he employed in a coast and river trade until 1868, in which year he located in Redwood City. He there established a warehouse and a wood and coal business, and also continued the operation of several schooners. He carried on these combined enterprises very successfully until 1896, when he sold out all his business interests, and has since been practically retired, giving most of his attention to his property and the executive and official duties which his fellow citizens have placed upon him.
                  In 1878 Mr. Christ was elected to the office of town marshal of Redwood City, serving for two years, and in 1882 was again elected for the same term. In 1884 he was chosen town trustee for a term of three years. In 1887 he was elected once more to the position of town marshal, and has ever since been honored with that place, having made a fine record. In politics he is a Republican. He affiliates with the lodge and encampment of the Odd Fellows and with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He is a member of the Congregational church. He is an exempt, but still an active volunteer fireman.
                  He owns a fine home on Madison street, and it has been the scene of much domestic happiness for many years. In 1867 he married Miss Teresa Puttner, who was born in New York and was a daughter of Baron Charles Von Puttner, of an old German family. Nine children were born of this union, but four of them died in childhood, and a son, Cornelius, died at the age of thirty, during his short career having been recognized as one of the prominent young business men of Redwood City. The children still living are: Julia, the wife of L. D. Rathbone. a Congregational minister at Santa Rosa; George; Lottie, wife of Frank P Wentworth, of Redwood City; and Olle, wife of H. Brace, a merchant of Redwood City.

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                    Julia Charlotte Christ

                    Date of Birth: 18 Jan 1875

                    Born In: Redwood City

                    Age: 1

                    Occupation: Infant

                    Marital Status: Single

                    Died: 2 May 1876

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                    Death Location: Redwood City

                    Burial Plot: N134

                    FindaGrave ID: 245206225

                    Julia Charlotte Christ

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