Christopher Mason (1797 - 1854)

Born 10 Sep 1797 in Pownal, Bennington Co. VT

Ancestors

Husband of Leah (Barber) Mason — married 1818 in Pownal VT

Descendants

Died 3 Dec 1854 at age 57 in Pownal, Bennington Co., Vermont, United States

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Biography

Christopher Mason was born on September 10, 1797 in Pownal, Bennington Co. VT, son of Allen Mason (1764–1847) and Bethia Mason (1773–1836).^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

Christopher (20) married Leah Barber (19) (born on November 11, 1798 in Pownal, Bennington County; daughter of Sgt. Joseph Barber and Leah (Grover) Barber) in 1818 in Pownal VT.^[10] Their children were:

• Nancy Mason (1823–1903)
• Ruth Mason (1838–1929)

In 1850, Christopher (53) in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States. ^[11]

Christopher died on December 3, 1854 in Pownal, Bennington Co., Vermont, United States, aged 57. He was buried in Pownal Center Cemetery, Pownal Center.^{[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]}

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LK-9Z9 (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Christopher Mason born on 10 Sep 1797, son of Allen Mason & Bethiah, in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
2. ↑ Birth of son Benjamin B. Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LK-9Z2 (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Benjamin B. Mason born to Christopher Mason on 12 Jan 1820 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
3. ↑ Birth of daughter Nancy Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LM-GG7 (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Nancy Mason born to Christopher Mason on 25 Dec 1823 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
4. ↑ Birth of son Elijah Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LK-9DC (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Elijah Mason born to Christopher Mason on 27 Oct 1825 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
5. ↑ Birth of daughter Phebe Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LM-P97 (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Phebe Mason born to Christopher Mason on 15 Feb 1828 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
6. ↑ Birth of daughter Eliza Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LM-G27 (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Eliza Mason born to Christopher Mason on 23 May 1830 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
7. ↑ Birth of daughter Delia Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LM-P9H (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Delia Mason born to Christopher Mason on 20 Nov 1835 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
8. ↑ Birth of daughter Ruth Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LM-GLX (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Ruth Mason born to Christopher Mason on 1 Jan 1838 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
9. ↑ Birth of daughter Laura Mason: "Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908," database
   citing FHL microfilm: 27623;
   FamilySearch Record: F8LM-GLS (accessed 19 April 2023)
   Laura Mason born to Christopher Mason on 20 Oct 1839 in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States.
10. ↑ Marriage: "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
    citing FHL microfilm: 0027623; Record number: 1580;
    FamilySearch Record: XFK4-FPT (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939V-3DSM-32
    Christopher Mason marriage to Leah Barber on 1 Oct 1818 in Pownal, Vermont, United States.
11. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850," database with images
    citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Record: MC24-K4W (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DH2S-SBN Image number 00302
    Christopher Mason (53) in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States. Born in Vermont.
12. ↑ Death of child Henry P Mason: "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
    citing FHL microfilm: 0027623; Record number: 1952;
    FamilySearch Record: XFK4-NRN (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939V-3D9R-FJ
    Christopher Mason in death record for child Henry P Mason, 5 Dec 1846 in Pownal, Vermont, United States.
13. ↑ Death: "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
    citing FHL microfilm: 0027623; Record number: 1581;
    FamilySearch Record: XFK4-FPB (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939V-3DSM-47
    Christopher Mason death 3 Dec 1854 (age 57), spouse of Leah Mason, in Pownal, Vermont, United States.
14. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106006121/christopher-mason: accessed April 19, 2023), memorial page for Christopher Mason (10 Sep 1797–3 Dec 1854), Find a Grave Memorial ID 106006121, citing Pownal Center Cemetery, Pownal Center, Bennington County, Vermont, USA; Maintained by Cheryl Sigsbee (contributor 46518709).
15. ↑ Death of daughter Sarah Mason Burleson: "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
    citing FHL microfilm: 540067; Record number: 667;
    FamilySearch Record: XFXK-59C (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DZKS-BQD Image number 4964
    Christopher Mason in death record for daughter Sarah Mason Burleson, 20 Mar 1875 in Vermont, United States.
16. ↑ Death of daughter Eliza Mason Amadon: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images
    citing FHL microfilm: 2313601; Record number: 184;
    FamilySearch Record: N495-QRN (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTN3-1DM Image number 00184
    Christopher in death record for daughter Eliza Mason Amadon, 31 Jan 1909 in North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.
17. ↑ Death of daughter Phebe Oviatt: "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
    citing FHL microfilm: 002050806;
    FamilySearch Record: 2VQB-NPL (accessed 19 April 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G1V9-CVM
    Christopher Mason in death record for daughter Phebe Oviatt, 9 Oct 1911 in Bennington, Vermont, United States.
18. ↑ "Vermont, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1749-1999"
    Vermont, Bennington County, Bennington District, Probate Records; Author: Vermont. Probate Court (Bennington District)
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9084 #1198182 (accessed 15 April 2023)
    Leah Mason probate in 1781-1884.

• Birth of daughter Sally Mason:

"Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
citing FHL microfilm: 0027623; Record number: 2702;
FamilySearch Record: XFK4-KMN (accessed 19 April 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 939V-3D37-XS
Sally Mason born to Christopher Mason on 11 Mar 1822 in Vermont, United States.

• Birth of son Henry P Mason:

"Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954," database with images
citing FHL microfilm: 0027623; Record number: 1949;
FamilySearch Record: XFK4-NRZ (accessed 19 April 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 939V-3D9R-17
Henry P Mason born to Christopher Mason on 9 Sep 1833 in Vermont, United States.

• Marriage of daughter Laura O. Mason Knapp:

"Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images
citing FHL microfilm: 001433029; Record number: 75;
FamilySearch Record: N4S1-7JB (accessed 19 April 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6R99-B13 Image number 00400
Christopher's daughter Laura O. Mason Knapp marriage to Henry F. Bosworth on 21 Nov 1871 in Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

• Pownal Vermont vital records