Christopher, Helen Henrietta, 1892-1989

Henrietta "Pat" Christopher was born Helen Henrietta Conmy on July 15, 1892, in Pembina, North Dakota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1922 and married Albert J. Christopher in June, 1925. Albert was born January 1, 1897. Pat wrote "Early Pembina History" for the North Dakota Clubwoman in 1948 and in 1950 contributed historical articles and photographs to the North Dakota State Historical Society. Henrietta "Pat" Christopher died on August 12, 1989. Albert J. Christopher ran a garage and filling station, and later adding on a Chevrolet and John Deere dealership. Albert had the record for the greatest number of consecutive years as a mayor of an American municipality, serving from 1931-1970. Circa 1950, he became Republican Precinct Committeeman in Pembina County, serving for 13 years. He served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1953-67. Albert J. Christopher died February 26, 1977.

From the description of Papers, 1920-1989. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 42618853