CHRISTY, GEORGE WASHINGTON (1841 - 1913)
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Santa Cruz Evening News (July 15, 1913)IOOF Cemetery in Santa Cruz
Old Soldier Goes to Rest
George W. Christy, a resident of this city for the past seven years passed away early this morning at his home 7 Bonita Street. He was past seventy-two years of age and a native of Alton, Ill. He fought in the Civil War and since that time had been a traveling salesman. When settling on this coast he made his home here and had lived here continuously until he died.
He is survived by his faithful wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Christy, and the following children: G.H. Christy, G.O. Christy, and Mrs. Carrie Nipper
The funeral will be held Thursday.
Date of Birth: 1841-02-07
Date of Death: 1913-15-07
County: Santa Cruz
Cemetery/City of Burial: Santa Cruz Memorial Park
Plot: O29
Mortuary: W&S
Cause of Death: Strk/Related
Spouse: (Christy)_ Elizabeth
Occupation: Sales/
Local Address: Bonita St 7
Last City: Santa Cruz
Native of: IL
Father Native of: George (TN)
Mother Native of: Clark_ Margret (KY)
Enlisted: 1861/08/09
Discharged: 1864/01/01
Military Unit: IL_ 27 Inf_ Co F
Rank: Pvt.
Military Notes: (Cristy)R-Altn DbD
GAR#: N/R
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Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
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CW Reference: Cemetery Survey