Individual Details

Christopher Columbus Koonce

(15 Aug 1778 - 1844)

Christopher born in Jones Co. NC and died in BienvilleParish LA. Married Mary 27 Jan 1806 in Wilson Co. TN. Mary born in Wilson Co. TN. He was a Captain in Wilson Co. TN Tax District. Served in War of 1812. Left TN about 1816- 1817 for LA. Established Baptist churches in north LA. Charter members of Providence Church 11 Jun 1825 near Athens LA. All children with Mary. Christopher and Martha are both buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, Bienville Parish LA.

Events

Birth15 Aug 1778
Death1844
MarriageMartha Williams 'Koonce'
MarriageMary Ann "Polly" Brinson 'Koonce'
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Families

SpouseMary Ann "Polly" Brinson 'Koonce' (1786 - 1825)
ChildLenora Koonce 'Brown' (1807 - 1893)
ChildAmander Koonce (1808 - 1895)
ChildHelen Koonce 'Leatherman' (1810 - 1879)
ChildCourtney Allison Koonce (1812 - 1893)
ChildJames Carroll Koonce (1815 - 1889)
ChildGeorge Brinson Koonce (1816 - )
ChildJames Philip 'Caleb' Koonce (1822 - 1902)
SpouseMartha Williams 'Koonce' (1800 - 1856)
FatherGeorge Koonce (1734 - 1800)
MotherSusannah 'Letty' Franks 'Koonce' (1730 - 1800)
SiblingJohn Koonce (1754 - 1826)
SiblingGeorge Koonce (1755 - 1800)
SiblingPhilip Koonce (1765 - 1841)
SiblingDaniel Koonce (1777 - 1860)
SiblingLemuel Koonce (1779 - 1830)