The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Clay Township, pages 552-553
James Christy, section 29, Clay Township, is one of the pioneers of Hendricks County. He was a son of James and Elizabeth Christy, and when a child moved with them from Virginia to Putnam County, Ind., where they both died. In 1828 he came to Hendricks County and settled on land entered by his father in 1828. He has been a successful financier, and has by industry and energy made of his land a good farm and acquired a competence for his old age. He has been thrice married. His first wife was Harriet Kinsler. Their only child, a daughter, died in infancy. His second wife Kesiah Vice. To them were born three children--Mary, James A. and Robert K. His third and present wife was Nancy Flinn. They have had two children--William Sherman and Charles. The latter is deceased. William Sherman was born June 5, 1865, and lives with his parents on the homestead. He is an industrious, enterprising young man, intelligent and well educated, and takes an active interest in all enterprises of social or mental benefit.