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  Sadly, this note with be shorter than those of her sisters’ as there isn’t a lot to go on, and much of this is speculation. I will note what is speculation with bold italics.  Sept 15, 1859,  possibly  in Arlington, TX near Village Creek or Handley. Victoria Belle Christman is born to Mary Elizabeth Barnes and  possibly  Daniel Christman or Cristman. 1860-1862,  possibly  in Arlington, TX. Belle Christman has a brother/sister. Aug 20, 1861, Waxahachie, TX. Belle’s  possible  father Daniel Cristman (age 29) enlists as a private in the 12th Texas Cavalry, Co H (Ellis Blues). Later that year he was discharged at Camp Tarrant which is in Mansfield, TX. This is close to where Belle’s family lived.  Oct 28, 1861, Hempstead, TX. Belle’s  possibly  father is mustered in at Camp Herbert.  May 25, 1862. Belle’s  possible  father is camped at Little Rock, AR. Aug 31, 1863. Arkansas?  Last record that I have of Belle’s  possible  father. After Aug, 1863. Arkansas? Belle’s  possible  father is ki