From Find-A-Grave: John was wounded in action at the battle of Gettysburg 3 Jul 1863 by a gunshot wound in the lung. He died from this wound 2 months later on 24 Sep 1863. According to his military papers, he was brought back to Tyler County, West Virginia where he was buried in the private cemetery of Grandon which is on private property today, on 25 Sep 1863. His tombstone has the date of his burial for his death date. John was the sole supporter of his mother Malinda to which she received a pension for his service until her death. Prior to the Civil War, John was a school teacher. Malinda is buried beside her son John. The father, John, had abandoned the family and headed to Kansas and was never seen again. He was buried in Kansas.

From Fold 3 (MSR):  Age 23, Height 5 feet, 9 1/2 inches.  Blue eyes, Dark hair, Dark Complexion.  Occupation:  School Teacher.  Born in Belmont Ohio to Malinda and John Christian.

Receipt for the effects of John Christian, 1st Regt. Va. Vols.

Gettysburg, Pa. Sept. the 28th 1863

Steward King Dr.
To Drs. Chambberlain & Lyford
To embalming body of John Christian $20.00

Received Pay, — Chamberlain & Lyford, Gettysburg, Pa. Sept. the 28th/63

Steward King Dr.
To Drs. Chamberlain & Lyford
To Case and Coffin $15.00
For body of John Christian

Received Payment, — Chamberlain & Lyford, Gettysburg, Pa., Sept. the 28th/63

Steward King, Dr.
To Drs. Chamberlain & Lyford
To Transportation by Adams Express for body of John Christian of Co.– 7th Regt. of Va. Vol. $30.oo

Received payment, Chamberlain & Lyford