Christopher M. COLUMBUS

Father: Francis COLUMBUS
Mother: Amanda PADGETT

Family 1: Mary T. FEALY

(1) Source: Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Certificates via Ancestry.com.

  1. Charles J. COLUMBUS
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 _Francis COLUMBUS_|
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|_Amanda PADGETT___|
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Notes

Updated January 19, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1860 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington: Page 142, July 17, 1860.

Christoper COLUMBUS is the son of Francis COLUMBUS (age 41, b. Virginia, a plasterer) and Amanda COLUMBUS (age 34, b. District of Columbia). Christopher is 3 years old and born in the District of Columbia. His siblings are Fabin (age 11), George W.(age 9), William(age 5), and Lewis (age 1), all born in the District of Columbia.

(2) Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Certificates via Ancestry.com

"To any Minister of the Gospel authorized to Celebrate Marriages in the District of Columbia, Greeting: You are hereby LICENSED to solemnize the RITES OF MARRIAGE between Christopher M. COLUMBUS of Washington, D.C. and Mary T. FEELEY of do. if you find no lawful impediment thereto; and having so done, you are commanded to appear in the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of said District and certify the same. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 22 day of January, 1879."

(3) 1880 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington Co., Washington: Supervisor's District 17; Enumeration District 20; page 43; June 14, 1880.

Christopher COLUMBUS is the son-in-law of Ellen FEALY. He is 24 years old, born in Maryland and is a brick mason. His wife Mary [FEALY] COLUMBUS and son Charles (born the previous November in the District of Columbia) also reside in the household.

(4) 1900 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington City: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 50; Sheet 1A; June 1, 1900.

Christopher M. COLUMBUS is head of household, married to Mary [FEALY] COLUMBUS. Their son Charles J. COLUMBUS (b. November 1879 in the District of Columbia) is also a resident. Mary's mother, Ellen [CASEY] FEALY, resides in the adjacent residence.

- Address: 1804 Tenth Street
- Birth month: February 1857; age 43
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 21
- Birthplace: District of Columbia, with his father from the District of Columbia and his mother from Virginia
- Occupation: Brick mason
- Home: Owns a house with a mortgage

(5) Real Estate Transaction via Newspapers.com: The Washington Post; Washington, District of Columbia; Wednesday, January 24, 1906; Page 12

"NO. 1804 Tenth Street, Northwest -- Mary COLUMBUS et. vir. Christopher M., to Selma B. SHARRETTS, lot 25, square 334; $10"

(6) 1910 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington City: Enumeration District 31; Sheet 11B; April 22, 1910.

Christopher M. COLUMBUS is head of household, married to Mary F. [FEALY] COLUMBUS. Their son William (29 years old, born in the District of Columbia). A boarder named Thomas L. FEALY (29 years old, born in the District of Columbia) is also a resident but his relation to Mary, if any, is not known.

- Address: 25 Bates St., NW
- Age: 50 years old, married 31 years
- Birthplace: Maryland, with his father from the District of Columbia and his mother from Maryland
- Occupation: Bricklayer (foreman), house

(7) 1920 United States Census for the District of Columbia: Supervisor's District 40; Enumeration District 216; Sheet 6A; January 8, 1920.

Christopher COLUMBUS is head of household, married to Mary J. [FEALY] COLUMBUS. Mary's sister Catherine F. [FEALY] LANE and niece Margaret FEALY also reside in the household.

- Address: 34 Que St. NE
- Home: Owned, with a mortgage
- Age: 65 years old, marrie
- Birthplace: District of Columbia, as were his parents
- Occupation: Bricklayer, General Builders

(8) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Washington, District of Columbia

- 1875: COLUMBUS Christopher M. brick layer, bds 1219 4th nw
- 1878: COLUMBUS Christopher M, bricklayer, 608 N nw
- 1881: COLUMBUS, Chris, bricklayer, 1813 Vt av nw
- 1886: COLUMBUS Christo'r, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1887: COLUMBUS Christopher, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1888: COLUMBUS Christopher, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1890: COLUMBUS Christopher M, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1892: COLUMBUS Christr, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1893: COLUMBUS Christr, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1894: COLUMBUS Christopher, bricklayer, 1804 10th nw
- 1895: COLUMBUS Christr M, contractor, 1804 10th nw
- 1897: COLUMBUS Christopher, bricklyr, 1804 10th nw
- 1898: COLUMBUS Christopher M, contractor, 1804 10th nw
- 1899: COLUMBUS Christopher M, bricklyr, 1804 10th nw
- 1900: COLUMBUS Christopher M, contractor, 1804 10th nw
- 1901: COLUMBUS Christopher M, bricklyr, 1804 10th nw
- 1910: COLUMBUS Christr M, foreman, 25 Bates nw
- 1912: COLUMBUS Christr, brklyr, 34 Q ne
- 1915: COLUMBUS Christopher M, foreman, h 34 Q ne
- 1919: COLUMBUS Christopher M h34 A ne

(9) Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., Death Certificates via Ancestry.com

- Full Name: Christopher M. COLUMBUS
- Place of Death: 34 Que St. N.E., Washington, D.C.
- Residence: 34 Que St. N.E., Washington, D.C.
- Length of Residence in D. of C.: 69 years; 11 months; 20 days
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband Of: Mary T. COLUMBUS
- Date of Birth: 14th Feb 1857
- Age: 69 years; 11 months; 20 days
- Occupation: Tradesman; Building
- Birthplace: Baltimore, Md.
- Parents: Francis COLUMBUS (b. Wash. D.C) and Amanda PADGETT (b. Wash. D.C.)
- Informant: Mary T. COLUBMUS (wife); 34 Que St., N.E.
- Date of Death: 2-10-1927
- Cause of Death: [mostly illegible, but...] myocarditis aortic; with something of the lungs contributory
- Burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery; 2-12-1927

(10) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Evening star; Washington, District of Columbia; Friday, February 11, 1927; Page 17

"C. M. COLUMBUS, 71, CONTRACTOR, DEAD. Washington Builder Traced His Ancestry to Discoverer of America. Christopher M. COLUMBUS, 71 years old, a well known building contractor here for many years and native Washingtonian, who traced his ancestry to the discoverer of America, died at his residence, 34 Q street northeast, last night. He had been in failing health for several years and contracted pneumonia Monday. Mr. COLUMBUS was the father of Charles J. COLUMBUS, formerly secretary of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association of this city and now general manager of the New York Board of Trade and Transportation. The latter hurried to Washington last night upon learning of his father's death. ERECTED MANY BUILDINGS. Mr. COLUMBUS erected many of the older buildings in Washington. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Mr. and Mrs. COLUMBUS celebrated their forty-eighth wedding anniversary January 22. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary FEALY COLUMBUS; his son, five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with services following in St. Martin's Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m., when requiem high mass will be sung. NEPHEWS TO ASSIST AT MASS. Three nephews will assist at the mass. Rev. Ignacius FEALY of St. Agnes' Church, Woodlawn, Md. will be the celebrant; Rev. Leo K. FEALY of St. Paul's Catholic Church of this city, deacon, and Rev. Joseph F. LANE of the Church of Our Lady, Baltimore, Md., subdeacon. Rev. Bernard W. PROSISE of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Baltimore, will be master of ceremonies, and Mgr. George DOUGHERTY, vice president of Catholic University of America, will preach the sermon. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery."

(11) Find a Grave

- Name: Christopher M COLUMBUS
- Birth: 1857
- Death: 1927 (aged 69–70)
- Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery; Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Memorial ID: 192906509

(12) O'Connell, Jr., Joseph M., editor. "The O'Connell and Fealy Families of Sliabh Luachra." Hyattsville, Maryland, USA. Self-Published, 2006.

- Had a son named Charles COLUMBUS.