I am seeking information on William Christ, b. 8 July 1884 to Charles Christ and Frances Philamena “Minnie” Schmelzer in Ohio. By 1879 (maybe earlier) the family was in Columbus, Ohio. Older siblings include Charles Christ Jr., Paul, Catherine or “Kate.” Younger siblings include Joseph, Frank and John Anthony. This is a railroad family.

In the 1920 census, William is living at Normal, McLean, Illinois employed as a pipe fitter. He is married to Anna, 38 born in Illinois and they have five children, William H., 18; George, 17, Harold 15; Ralph 11 and Jeanette 8. The two oldest boys are also employed at the railroad shop.

I have a 1926 letter that suggests that William is in Danville, Illinois, and a 1948 obituary for his brother Paul R. Christ at Bloomington, Illinois that places him at Chicago. I believe he died in Chicago May 1971 though I do not yet have a copy of the death certificate. Does this sound like your family?