1880 Census Place Freestone, Texas
689 M iv. Ernest Straight (Strait) was born about 1867 in Leon Cty, TX. He died in Leon Cty, TX.
421. James Theodore Straight (Strait) (William Robert Straight (Strait), John Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born about 1836 in Ms. James married Martha J Atkins on Feb 18 1857 in Lauderdale Co. Miss. Martha was born 1841 in Ms.
1860 Census Lauderdale Co. Ms. Page 291 Family 340
Marriage Notes for James Strait and Martha Atkins:
Lauderdale Co. Ms. Marriage Book A-1 Page 165, 18 Feb. 1857
They had the following children:
690 M i. Robert B Straight (Strait) was born 1858 in Ms.
691 F ii. Mary E Straight (Strait) was born 1859 in Ms.
424. Mary Strait Wherry (Elizabeth Straight (Strait), James L. Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born Mar 17 1802. She died Oct 27 1855. Mary married John Simpson Nealey (Neeley). John was born Sep 28 1800. He died Mar 16 1838.
They had the following children:
+ 692 F i. Susan Elizabeth Nealey (Neeley) was born Sep 15 1827 and died Dec 4 1875.
693 F ii. Dorcas J. Nealey (Neeley) was born Dec 28 1829. She died Oct 25 1833.
+ 694 M iii. Willis Wherry Nealey (Neeley) was born Mar 24 1832 and died Jun 20 1869.
695 F iv. John T. Nealey (Neeley) was born Feb 26 1837. She died Apr 21 1845.
696 M v. James Nealey (Neeley).
430. Dorcas Wherry (Elizabeth Straight (Strait), James L. Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born Mar 3 1815. She died Oct 24 1868. Dorcas married Edwin Herring. Edwin was born about 1813. He died about 1863.
They had the following children:
+ 697 F i. Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Herring was born about 1836 and died about 1876.
698 M ii. Silas Leonidas (Lonnie) Herring was born about 1842. He died about 1891.
699 M iii. Willis Tyler Herring was born Aug 30 1849. He died Jun 30 1874. Willis married America Tennessee Buckley. America was born Jun 17 1848. She died Feb 12 1889.
431. Thomas Jordan Wherry (Elizabeth Straight (Strait), James L. Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born about 1818. He died about 1870. Thomas married Mary Herring. Mary was born about 1820. She died Dec 1895.
They had the following children:
+ 700 F i. Elizabeth (Betty) Annie Wherry was born Oct 20 1841 and died Sep 19 1907.
701 F ii. Persis Margaret Wherry was born Feb 8 1844. She died Feb 1 1878. She married R. A. Marshall
702 F iii. Mary Francis Wherry was born about 1846.
703 F iv. Martha (Mary) Wherry was born about 1847. She married Willis Reed
704 M v. Andrew Wherry was born about 1849. He married Mattie Wells
+ 705 F vi. Dorcas Strait Wherry was born Feb 5 1849 and died Nov 2 1887.
706 M vii. James W. Wherry was born about 1850. He married Ora King
707 F viii. Martha S. Wherry was born about 1852.
708 M ix. Lewis A. Wherry was born about 1856.
450. James L. Straight (Strait) (John Joseph Straight (Strait), James L. Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born about 1831 in Sc. He died Nov 15 1895 in Greene Cty, AL. James married Julia E Posey on Aug 15 1860. Julia was born about 1833.
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Jas. L. STRAIT Self M Male W 49 SC Farmer SC SC
Julia E. STRAIT Wife M Female W 44 AL Keeping House TN TN
John M. STRAIT Son S Male W 19 AL Laborer SC AL
Emma C. STRAIT Dau S Female W 14 MS At School SC AL
Mary E. STRAIT Dau S Female W 4 MS SC AL
Sanderson POSEY Cousin S Male W 46 MO TN MO
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Source Information:
1880 Census Place Beat 2, Noxubee, Mississippi
Family History Library Film 1254660
NA Film Number T9-0660
Page Number 126B
They had the following children:
709 M i. John M Straight (Strait) was born 1861 in Al.
710 F ii. Emma C Straight (Strait) was born 1866 in Ms.
711 F iii. Mary E Straight (Strait) was born 1876 in Ms.
457. John Joseph Straight (Strait) (John Joseph Straight (Strait), James L. Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born Oct 21 1848 in Greene Cty, AL. He died Apr 8 1895 in Medina Cty, TX. John married Martha Eudora Kilgore on Nov 16 1875 in Tx. Martha was born Dec 28 1851 in Houston Cty, Tx. She died Jul 10 1898 in Medina Cty, Tx.
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John J. STRAIT Self M Male W 32 AL Cattle Raiser SC SC
Martha E. STRAIT Wife M Female W 25 TX Keep House SC AL
Jesse B. STRAIT Son S Male W 3 TX AL TX
Viola B. STRAIT Dau S Female W 2 TX AL TX
Ophelia D. STRAIT Dau S Female W 2 TX AL TX
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Source Information:
1880 Census Place District 113, Medina, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255319
NA Film Number T9-1319
Page Number 110D
They had the following children:
712 M i. Jesse Byron Straight (Strait) was born Apr 5 1877 in Tx. He died Sep 12 1969. Jesse married Erie Marvin.
713 F ii. Viola Belle Straight (Strait) (Twin) was born Sep 28 1878 in Tx. She died Jul 30 1933. Viola married John Wilson Ward on Oct 14 1906.
714 F iii. Ofelia Dell Straight (Strait) (Twin) was born Sep 28 1878 in Tx. She died Jul 30 1933. Ofelia married Hugh Emmit Ward on Oct 14 1906.
715 F iv. Alma Laura Straight (Strait) was born Sep 12 1881 in Tx. She died Jan 1 1938. Alma married Elisha Parr on Jun 12 1901.
716 M v. John Samuel Straight (Strait) was born Feb 13 1884 in Medina Cty, Tx. He died Oct 21 1964 in Big Wells, Tx.
He had a son John Byron Strait
717 M vi. Yancy Clarence Straight (Strait) was born Oct 5 1886 in Tx. He died Dec 30 1972 in San Antonio, Tx. Yancy married Marie Vesper on Jan 28 1914 in San Antonio, Tx.
467. Christopher Leonard Straight (Strait) (Harvey Hugh Straight (Strait), Leonard Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born Jun 18 1834 in York Cty, Sc. He died May 1917 in Baxter Cty, AR.. Christopher married Rhoda Ann Masterson on 1856 in Pontococ Cty, Ms. Rhoda was born Jan 1834 in Lauderdale Co, AL. She died 1896 in Baxter Co, Ar.
They had the following children:
718 M i. Harvey Hamilton Straight (Strait) was born Aug 31 1858 in Pontococ Cty, Ms. He died 1921. Harvey married Dora Harper.
719 M ii. John Newton Straight (Strait) was born Dec 16 1861 in Pontococ Cty, Ms. He died 1901. John married Carrie van Dora Knight on 1890.
720 M iii. William Leonard Straight (Strait) was born Aug 20 1863 in Pontococ Cty, Ms. He died Jul 8 1943 in Nueces Cty, TX.
721 F iv. Margaret A Straight (Strait) was born 1866 in Pontococ Cty, Ms. She died 1866. Margaret married Charlie Covington.
722 M v. James Lafeyette Straight (Strait) was born 1870 in Baxter Co, Ar. James married Lucy (------).
476. Christopher Columbus Straight (Strait) (George Gill Straight (Strait), Leonard Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born Nov 1843 in Franklin Cty, MS. Christopher married Adeline H Merideth on Dec 29 1866 in Franklin Cty, Ms. Adeline was born 1849 in Ms.
STRAIT, CHRISTOPHER C (1910 U.S. Census) TEXAS , MATAGORDA, 3-PCT
Age: 66, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: MS Series: T624 Roll: 1577 Page: 57 (Have Image) Heritage Quest
(Living with Daughter and her Second Husband
They had the following children:
723 F i. Mary A Straight (Strait) was born 1875 in Tx.
+ 724 F ii. Harriet A (Hattie) Straight (Strait) was born 1877.
725 M iii. Thadeus F Straight (Strait) was born 1879 in Tx.
477. Leonard Sylvester Straight (Strait) (George Gill Straight (Strait), Leonard Straight (Strait), Christopher Straight (Strait), (Johann) Leonhard Straight (Streit), (Johann) Christianus Straight (Streit, Strydt), (Johann) Leonhardt Straight (Streit, Strydt), Johannes) was born Jan 6 1845 in Franklin Cty, MS. He died Oct 27 1936. Leonard married Margaret Missouri Rawlins on Dec 24 1868 in Franklin Cty, Ms. Margaret was born Jan 26 1845 in Franklin Cty, Ms. She died Jan 28 1898 in Franklin Cty, Ms.
They had the following children:
726 F i. Olive Orpha Straight (Strait) was born May 29 1870 in Franklin Cty, Ms. She died Apr 27 1955.
727 F ii. Roberta Annie Straight (Strait) was born Jul 23 1872 in Franklin Cty, Ms. She died Jan 21 1961 in Lincoln Cty, Ms.
728 M iii. George Lusk Straight (Strait) was born Oct 29 1876 in Franklin Cty, Ms. He died Jan 27 1951.
729 F iv. Mary Elizabeth Straight (Strait) was born Apr 1 1879 in Franklin Cty, Ms. She died Mar 11 1975.
730 M v. Leonard Arthur Straight (Strait) was born Jun 6 1881 in Franklin Cty, Ms. He died Dec 29 1955.
731 M vi. Charles Hirum Straight (Strait) was born Apr 10 1883 in Franklin Cty, Ms. He died Apr 27 1946.
732 M vii. Ernest Sylvester Straight (Strait) was born May 28 1885 in Franklin Cty, Ms. He died Mar 1 1970.
733 M viii. Willie Jay Straight (Strait) was born Nov 2 1888 in Franklin Cty, Ms. He died Mar 18 1972.
734 M ix. John Hernon Straight (Strait).
