Biography of John Christmas 1599-1654

 St James' Church, Chipping Campden

John Christmas 1599-1654 is in Sculptors.

In 1599 John Christmas was born to Gerard Christmas.

On 17 May 1633 Penelope Noel (age 22) died of blood poisoning after having pricked herself with a needle whilst sewing. Monument in St James' Church, Chipping Campden [Map]. Sculpted by John Christmas (age 34) or possibly his brother Mathias.

Penelope Noel: On 22 Aug 1610 she was born to Edward Noel 2nd Viscount Campden and Juliana Hicks Viscountess Campden.

On 13 Oct 1637 Sovereign was launched. Brothers John Christmas (age 38) and [his brother] Mathias Christmas (age 32) had worked together on her decoration.

In 1654 John Christmas (age 55) died.