David Charles Ziegler1

M, b. 25 June 1866, d. 7 September 1946
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*David Charles Ziegler was born on 25 June 1866 at New Carlisle, Clark, Ohio; son of Edward Ziegler and Caroline Simpson.1,2 
Marriage*He married Bernetta Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 3 February 1892 at Miami, Ohio.1,3,4 
Census*David Charles Ziegler appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 75, sheet 10A, occupation laborer-buggy manufacturer, owned home, married 8 years, 2 children, 1 living.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 100, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 3 children, 2 living.3 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 March 1920 at Concord, Miami, Ohio, ED 152, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 9, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, no children at home.7 
Death*He died on 7 September 1946 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 80; buried at Riverside Cemetery; not found in FindaGrave transcription.1,2 

Family

Bernetta Curtis b. 9 Feb 1869, d. 12 Jan 1954
Children

Citations

  1. [S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Edward Ziegler1,2

M, b. October 1892, d. 9 April 1957
FatherDavid Charles Ziegler1 b. 25 Jun 1866, d. 7 Sep 1946
MotherBernetta Curtis1 b. 9 Feb 1869, d. 12 Jan 1954
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*James Edward Ziegler was born in October 1892 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of David Charles Ziegler; ED 75, sheet 10A, occupation laborer-buggy manufacturer, owned home, married 8 years, 2 children, 1 living.1 
(Witness) CensusJames Edward Ziegler appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of David Charles Ziegler; ED 100, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 3 children, 2 living.3 
Marriage*James Edward Ziegler married Hazel F. Zirkle on 3 July 1917 at Miami, Ohio; by Ellis Davis, M.G.4,2 
CensusJames Edward Ziegler appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 8, sheet 14B, occupation cashier-express co., owned home valued at $2,500, radio, 1 child at home.4 
Death*He died on 9 April 1957 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 64; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.5,6 

Family

Hazel F. Zirkle b. 7 Oct 1896, d. 21 Jan 1961
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Anna Belle Ziegler1

F, b. 1903
FatherDavid Charles Ziegler1 b. 25 Jun 1866, d. 7 Sep 1946
MotherBernetta Curtis1 b. 9 Feb 1869, d. 12 Jan 1954
Last Edited7 Nov 2004
Birth*Anna Belle Ziegler was born in 1903 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of David Charles Ziegler; ED 100, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusAnna Belle Ziegler appeared on the census of 2 March 1920 Concord, Miami, Ohio, in the household of David Charles Ziegler; ED 152, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Elizabeth R. Pearson1,2

F, b. 1868, d. 13 November 1894
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Elizabeth R. Pearson was born in 1868 at Ohio.1 
Married Name As of 19 July 1886,her married name was Curtis.1,3 
Marriage*She married Peter H. Curtis, son of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 19 July 1886 at Miami, Ohio; by J.P. Watson, M.G.1,3 
Death*Elizabeth R. Pearson died on 13 November 1894 at Tippecanoe City, Miami, Ohio; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.1,2,4 

Family

Peter H. Curtis b. 3 Oct 1860, d. 12 Jun 1905
Child

Citations

  1. [S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  4. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  5. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

John Franklin Kauffman1

M, b. 16 August 1861, d. 14 October 1930
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*John Franklin Kauffman was born on 16 August 1861 at Ohio.2,3,1 
Marriage*He married Lydia Belle Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 18 March 1889 at Miami, Ohio; divorced by 1910.4,5 
CensusJohn Franklin Kauffman appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Tippecanoe City, Monroe, Miami, Ohio, ED 79, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, owned hom, married 10 years, 3 children, 2 living.6 
Census*He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 100, sheet 11A, occupation laborer-nursery, renting, single, living alone.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 164, sheet 10A, occupation laborer-paper mill, divorced, living alone.7 
Death*He died on 14 October 1930 at Covington, Miami, Ohio, at age 69; buried at Covington Cemetery.8,1 

Family

Lydia Belle Curtis b. 5 Nov 1863, d. 14 Dec 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  5. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Miami, Vol. 6430, Cert. 1622.

Orel Curtis Kauffman1,2

M, b. 30 May 1893, d. 20 November 1967
FatherJohn Franklin Kauffman3 b. 16 Aug 1861, d. 14 Oct 1930
MotherLydia Belle Curtis3 b. 5 Nov 1863, d. 14 Dec 1944
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Orel Curtis Kauffman was born on 30 May 1893 at Miami, Ohio.4,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Tippecanoe City, Monroe, Miami, Ohio, in the household of John Franklin Kauffman; ED 79, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, owned hom, married 10 years, 3 children, 2 living.3 
(Witness) CensusOrel Curtis Kauffman appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Tippecanoe City Village, Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Lydia Belle Curtis; ED 113, sheet 5A, occupation own income, owned home, divorced, 3 children, 2 living, 1 child at home.3 
Marriage*Orel Curtis Kauffman married Lena M. Elliott on 4 September 1919 at Miami, Ohio.6,2 
Census*Orel Curtis Kauffman appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Tippecanoe City Village, Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 165, sheet 6A, ocupation painter-house, no children, living with his mother.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1930 not found in 1930 census.7 
Death*He died on 20 November 1967 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, at age 74; in Dayton.5,8 

Family

Lena M. Elliott b. 1899, d. 1929

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910, 1920.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Montgomery, Vol. 19062, Cert. 86790.

Charles Browning Kauffman1,2

M, b. 15 July 1891, d. 12 April 1953
FatherJohn Franklin Kauffman1 b. 16 Aug 1861, d. 14 Oct 1930
MotherLydia Belle Curtis1 b. 5 Nov 1863, d. 14 Dec 1944
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Charles Browning Kauffman was born on 15 July 1891 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Tippecanoe City, Monroe, Miami, Ohio, in the household of John Franklin Kauffman; ED 79, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, owned hom, married 10 years, 3 children, 2 living.4 
Marriage*Charles Browning Kauffman married Bessie Black on 30 December 1909 at Miami, Ohio.4,5 
Census*Charles Browning Kauffman appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Tippecanoe City Village, Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 113, sheet 7A, occupation sawyer-furniture co., married 3 months, no children.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Tippecanoe City, Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, record is barely legible; doesn't appear to be the same person based on age.6 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 1 son at home.7 
Death*He died on 12 April 1953 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, at age 61; from tuberculosis; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Bessie Black b. 2 Sep 1887, d. 6 Jan 1978
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bessie Black1,2

F, b. 2 September 1887, d. 6 January 1978
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Bessie Black was born on 2 September 1887 at Ohio.1,3 
Married Name As of 30 December 1909,her married name was Kauffman.1,2 
Marriage*She married Charles Browning Kauffman, son of John Franklin Kauffman and Lydia Belle Curtis, on 30 December 1909 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusBessie Black appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Tippecanoe City Village, Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles Browning Kauffman; ED 113, sheet 7A, occupation sawyer-furniture co., married 3 months, no children.1 
(Witness) CensusBessie Black appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles Browning Kauffman; ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 1 son at home.4 
Death*Bessie Black died on 6 January 1978 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 90; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.3,5 

Family

Charles Browning Kauffman b. 15 Jul 1891, d. 12 Apr 1953
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Lena M. Elliott1,2

F, b. 1899, d. 1929
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Lena M. Elliott was born in 1899 at Ohio.1 
Married Name As of 4 September 1919,her married name was Kauffman.1,2 
Marriage*She married Orel Curtis Kauffman, son of John Franklin Kauffman and Lydia Belle Curtis, on 4 September 1919 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusLena M. Elliott appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Tippecanoe City Village, Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Orel Curtis Kauffman; ED 165, sheet 6A, ocupation painter-house, no children, living with his mother.1 
Death*Lena M. Elliott died in 1929 at Ohio; buried at Wheelock Cemetery.3 

Family

Orel Curtis Kauffman b. 30 May 1893, d. 20 Nov 1967

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Wheelock, Miami, Ohio.

Donald W. Kauffman1

M, b. 7 May 1911, d. 31 July 1984
FatherCharles Browning Kauffman1 b. 15 Jul 1891, d. 12 Apr 1953
MotherBessie Black1 b. 2 Sep 1887, d. 6 Jan 1978
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Donald W. Kauffman was born on 7 May 1911 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles Browning Kauffman; ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 1 son at home.1 
Death*Donald W. Kauffman died on 31 July 1984 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 73; married Corrinna R. Snyder (1913-1979); buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Della S. Jester1,2

F, b. 1861
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Della S. Jester was born in 1861 at Ohio.1 
Married Name As of 18 September 1901,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Charles Harrison Curtis, son of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 18 September 1901 at Miami, Ohio; or Montgomery.1,2 
CensusDella S. Jester and Charles Harrison Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Concord, Miami, Ohio, ED 100, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children.1 
Census*Della S. Jester and Charles Harrison Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 159, sheet 8B, occupation laborer, renting, 1 son at home.3 
CensusDella S. Jester and Charles Harrison Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 8, sheet 4A, occupation foreman-windshield, renting-$13 month, lived next to James D. and Nellie Mae Curtis.4 

Family

Charles Harrison Curtis b. 10 Jul 1872, d. 23 Jun 1935

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Joseph William Norris1,2

M, b. 10 August 1865, d. 16 January 1929
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Joseph William Norris was born on 10 August 1865 at Indiana; b. Ohio per death certificate; son of William Norris of Scotland and Phoebe Miller of MD.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Nancy Ellen (Nannie) Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 29 November 1888 at Miami, Ohio.1,2,4 
Census*Joseph William Norris appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 75, sheet 10A, occupation grocer, owned home, married 11 years, 1 child, 1 living.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 107, sheet 2A, occupation merchant-grocer, owned home, married 21 years, 2 children, 2 living.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 159, sheet 3B, occupation merchant-groceries, owned home, 2 childen at home; Carl had no occupation; Robert worked in the grocery store.6 
Death*He died on 16 January 1929 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 63; occupation grocer, buried at Riverside Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Nancy Ellen (Nannie) Curtis b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 24 Feb 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  4. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Carl Alvin Norris1,2

M, b. 14 November 1892, d. 21 September 1965
FatherJoseph William Norris1 b. 10 Aug 1865, d. 16 Jan 1929
MotherNancy Ellen (Nannie) Curtis1 b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 24 Feb 1935
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Carl Alvin Norris was born on 14 November 1892 at Miami, Ohio.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph William Norris; ED 75, sheet 10A, occupation grocer, owned home, married 11 years, 1 child, 1 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCarl Alvin Norris appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph William Norris; ED 159, sheet 3B, occupation merchant-groceries, owned home, 2 childen at home; Carl had no occupation; Robert worked in the grocery store.4 
(Witness) CensusCarl Alvin Norris appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Robert E. Norris; ED 8, sheet 10B, occupation retail merchant-grocery, owned home valued at $8,500, radio, single, mother and brother lived with him.5 
Death*Carl Alvin Norris died on 21 September 1965 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 72; buried at Riverside Cemetery.6,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Miami, Vol. 18202, Cert. 70353.

Robert E. Norris1

M, b. 1902, d. 26 August 1965
FatherJoseph William Norris1 b. 10 Aug 1865, d. 16 Jan 1929
MotherNancy Ellen (Nannie) Curtis1 b. 3 Sep 1865, d. 24 Feb 1935
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Robert E. Norris was born in 1902 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph William Norris; ED 107, sheet 2A, occupation merchant-grocer, owned home, married 21 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusRobert E. Norris appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph William Norris; ED 159, sheet 3B, occupation merchant-groceries, owned home, 2 childen at home; Carl had no occupation; Robert worked in the grocery store.2 
Census*Robert E. Norris appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 8, sheet 10B, occupation retail merchant-grocery, owned home valued at $8,500, radio, single, mother and brother lived with him.3 
Death*He died on 26 August 1965 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; married Mary Katherine Ginlgrich (1918-2000), buried at Riverside Cemetery.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Miami, Vol. 18172, Cert. 62904.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Miami, Ohio.

Philip W. Swisher1,2,3

M, b. 14 January 1869, d. 15 January 1896
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Philip W. Swisher was born on 14 January 1869 at Ohio; adopted son of William and Delila Kerr, per 1880 census for Concord Twp.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Minnie Malinda Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Anna (Sally) Feece, on 25 March 1891 at Miami, Ohio.1,2,4 
Death*Philip W. Swisher died on 15 January 1896 at Miami, Ohio, at age 27; buried at Riverside Cemetery.3 

Family

Minnie Malinda Curtis b. 13 May 1867, d. 20 Dec 1944

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Miami, Ohio.
  4. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Solomon Curtis1,2

M, b. 1828, d. 5 April 1851
FatherHiram Curtis1,2 b. 11 Nov 1804, d. bt 7 Feb 1856 - 16 Feb 1857
MotherJane Sheets1,2 b. 1807, d. b 1857
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Solomon Curtis was born in 1828 at Miami, Ohio; or Montgomery.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1830 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Jane Sheets; page 251, 4 males under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70, probably Nancy (Mast) Curtis.3 
Marriage*Solomon Curtis married Susan Feese on 24 June 1849 at Miami, Ohio.4,5,6 
Census*Solomon Curtis and Susan Feese appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 149, occupation farmer, renting, no cildren.1 
Death*Solomon Curtis died on 5 April 1851 at Ohio.1,2 

Family

Susan Feese b. 17 Mar 1832, d. 11 Aug 1912

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S675]
    Ed Ziegler, "Genealogical Research of Ed Ziegler", Ancestral File.
  5. [S52] Ohio D.A.R., Miami County, Ohio Marriages.
  6. [S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Wheelock Cemetery.

Matilda C. Jaegel1,2

F, b. 29 June 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Matilda C. Jaegel was born on 29 June 1895 at Covington, Campbell, Kentucky; daughter of William Jacqel and Rosa Vitt.1,2 
Married Name As of 14 May 1919,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis, son of Isaiah Elwood Curtis and Caroline (Callie) E. Heitsman, on 14 May 1919 at Miami, Ohio; by Anthony C. Tabke, Clergyman; Matilda widowed, prior marriage to Klase.1,2 
(Witness) CensusMatilda C. Jaegel appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Death*Matilda C. Jaegel died in 1976 at Miami, Ohio; buried t Forest Hill Union Cemetery.3 

Family

Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Hill, Miami, Ohio.
  4. [S2069] Troy Daily News, Fernie Curtis, 21 December 2011.
  5. [S2069] Troy Daily News, 21 December 2011.

Paul E. Curtis1

M, b. 14 January 1921, d. 14 January 1992
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited7 Nov 2004
Birth*Paul E. Curtis was born on 14 January 1921 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Death*Paul E. Curtis died on 14 January 1992 at age 71; place not given; Ohio death certificate not found.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Eileen J. Curtis1

F, b. 31 August 1920, d. 24 April 1987
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Eileen J. Curtis was born on 31 August 1920 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Death*Eileen J. Curtis died on 24 April 1987 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 66; married name Levan, prior marriage to Deeter.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

George E. Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 5 September 1924, d. 13 December 2007
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited12 Jan 2012
Birth*George E. Curtis was born on 5 September 1924 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Death*George E. Curtis died on 13 December 2007 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 83; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.2,3 
ObitGeorge E.'s obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 14 December 2007:
George R. Curtis, Sr., 83, of 1361 North Rd., Troy, formerly of Piqua, died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2007 in his residence. He was born September 5, 1924 in Piqua, to the late Fern and Matilda (Jaegel) Curtis. He married Gertrude T. Schmerge on May 2, 1955; she preceded him in death on January 31, 1994. He then married Patty Bergman on April 19, 1995; and she survives. Other survivors include five sons, Gregory (Kristi) Curtis of Piqua, Gary (Susan) Curtis of Piqua, George (Ann) Curtis Jr. of Piqua, Brian (Jackie) Curtis of Sidney, and Brent Curtis of Troy; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers Louis (Carolyn) Curtis of Piqua, Charles (Maxine) Curtis of Piqua, Fernie (Margaret) Curtis of Piqua; and sister Theresa Mikolajewski of Piqua. He was preceded in death by brothers Cliff Klase, Ray and Paul Curtis, and sisters Eileen Deeter and Rosie McCawley.
Mr. Curtis attended Piqua Catholic Schools and served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during World War II. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1064, Piqua. He was a retired meat cutter, and also had worked for SCOPE delivering Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes, trips to the casino boats, fishing, and spending time with his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2007 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Angelo C. Caserta officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Raymond J. Curtis1

M, b. 28 August 1925, d. 30 August 1996
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Raymond J. Curtis was born on 28 August 1925 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Death*Raymond J. Curtis died on 30 August 1996 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 71; buried at Forest Union Cemetery; wife Marie (1927-1997.)2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Union, Miami, Ohio.

Theresa C. Curtis1

F, b. 1928
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
Birth*Theresa C. Curtis was born in 1928 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Residence*Theresa C. Curtis lived on 21 December 2011 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio; married name Mikolajewski.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2069] Troy Daily News, Fernie Curtis, 21 December 2011.

Charles F. Curtis1

M, b. 23 September 1929, d. 30 December 2016
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited22 Jan 2017
Birth*Charles F. Curtis was born on 23 September 1929 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Furnace W. (Fern) Curtis; Ed 27, sheet 6A, occupation garage man-meat packing house, owned home valued at $2,000, radio, 6 children and 2 stepchildren.1 
Residence*Charles F. Curtis lived on 21 December 2011 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio.3 
DeathHe died on 30 December 2016 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 87; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.2 
Obit*Charles F.'s obituary was published in the Piqua Daily Call on 30 December 2016:

PIQUA — Charles F. Curtis, 87, of Piqua, died at 12:12 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in the Ohio's Hospice Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born Sept. 23, 1929, in Piqua, to the late Fern W. and Matilda (Jaegel) Curtis. He married Maxine L. Smitley Aug. 25, 1951, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Jeff (Deedy) Curtis of Piqua; a daughter, Jan (James) Palmer of Piqua; a brother, Louie Curtis of Piqua; a sister, Theresa Mikolajewski of Piqua; five grandchildren, Lindsey Penrod, Kelsey Klopp, Andy Palmer, Kyle Palmer, Eddie Palmer; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Clifford Klase, Paul Curtis, Ray Curtis, George Curtis, Fernie Curtis, and two sisters, Rosie
McCawley and Eilene Deeter.

Mr. Curtis served as a sergeant with the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1988 as a District Manager for the Meadow Gold Company having began his career as a Route Representative. Following retirement he was employed at Unity National Bank as a Courier for many years. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, the V.F.W. Post #4874, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #523, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #614. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, fishing, helping others, and was a great handyman. He will be fondly remembered as a loving grandfather to all his grandchildren, and quite the jokester as he was always kidding others. He will be
deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery, where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.
  3. [S2069] Troy Daily News, Fernie Curtis, 21 December 2011.

Verna See1

F, b. 16 October 1889, d. 8 April 1972
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Verna See was born on 16 October 1889 at Ohio.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1916,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph H. Curtis, son of Isaiah Elwood Curtis and Caroline (Callie) E. Heitsman, circa 1916 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusVerna See appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Elizabeth Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph H. Curtis; ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation fram laborer, 2 children at home, living with William & Clara See.1 
Death*Verna See died on 8 April 1972 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 82; buried at Casstown Cemetery.3,4 

Family

Joseph H. Curtis b. 14 Feb 1889, d. 20 Oct 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Casstown, Miami, Ohio.

Marvin Curtis1

M, b. 1 March 1921, d. 15 April 2011
FatherJoseph H. Curtis1 b. 14 Feb 1889, d. 20 Oct 1967
MotherVerna See1 b. 16 Oct 1889, d. 8 Apr 1972
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Marvin Curtis was born on 1 March 1921 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Elizabeth Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph H. Curtis; ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation fram laborer, 2 children at home, living with William & Clara See.1 
Death*Marvin Curtis died on 15 April 2011 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 90.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

William E. Curtis1

M, b. 29 August 1922, d. 29 September 2002
FatherJoseph H. Curtis1 b. 14 Feb 1889, d. 20 Oct 1967
MotherVerna See1 b. 16 Oct 1889, d. 8 Apr 1972
Last Edited3 Jan 2012
Birth*William E. Curtis was born on 29 August 1922 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Elizabeth Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Joseph H. Curtis; ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation fram laborer, 2 children at home, living with William & Clara See.1 
Death*William E. Curtis died on 29 September 2002 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 80; buried at Casstown Cemetery.2,3 
ObitWilliam E.'s obituary was published in the Daily News on 3 October 2002:
William E. Curtis, former president and general manager of Curtis Trucking Inc. of Troy, died Sept. 29 at his Troy-area home. He was 80. He was a 1940 graduate of Elizabeth Twp. High School and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Tipp City, where he served at various times on the council and was a member of the chancel choir until his death. A lifelong historical preservationist, he was a member of the Ohio Historical Society, the Troy Historical Society, the Troy Museum Corp. and the Elizabeth Twp. Historical Society. Mr. Curtis also was a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and one of the original members of the Elizabeth Twp. Zoning Board. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Louise Ray Curtis; children, Lynn Louise Redinbo of Piqua, William See Curtis and Matthew Ray Curtis, both of Troy; brother, Marvin E. Curtis of Troy; and six grandchildren. Services were Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in Casstown Cemetery.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Casstown, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Hazel F. Zirkle1,2

F, b. 7 October 1896, d. 21 January 1961
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Hazel F. Zirkle was born on 7 October 1896 at Miami, Ohio; daughter of Elmer Zirkle and Grace Funderburg.1,3,2 
Married Name As of 3 July 1917,her married name was Ziegler.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Edward Ziegler, son of David Charles Ziegler and Bernetta Curtis, on 3 July 1917 at Miami, Ohio; by Ellis Davis, M.G.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHazel F. Zirkle appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of James Edward Ziegler; ED 8, sheet 14B, occupation cashier-express co., owned home valued at $2,500, radio, 1 child at home.1 
Death*Hazel F. Zirkle died on 21 January 1961 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 64; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.4,5 

Family

James Edward Ziegler b. Oct 1892, d. 9 Apr 1957
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Wood, Miami, Ohio.
  4. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98, Miami, Vol. 16409, Cert. 05701.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Louis Edward Ziegler1,2

M, b. 18 August 1919, d. 4 March 2004
FatherJames Edward Ziegler1 b. Oct 1892, d. 9 Apr 1957
MotherHazel F. Zirkle1 b. 7 Oct 1896, d. 21 Jan 1961
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Louis Edward Ziegler was born on 18 August 1919 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of James Edward Ziegler; ED 8, sheet 14B, occupation cashier-express co., owned home valued at $2,500, radio, 1 child at home.1 
Death*Louis Edward Ziegler died on 4 March 2004 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 84; married Thelma Marie Ziegler (1927-1991); buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Bertha Russell1

F, b. 20 January 1882, d. 3 January 1937
FatherIsaac N. Russell1 b. 17 Mar 1853, d. 6 Apr 1890
MotherFrances Jociliar Curtis1 b. 25 Jul 1853, d. 6 Dec 1934
Last Edited8 Nov 2004
Birth*Bertha Russell was born on 20 January 1882 at Miami, Ohio.1 
Death*She died on 3 January 1937 at age 54.1 

Citations

  1. [S675]
    Ed Ziegler, "Genealogical Research of Ed Ziegler", Ancestral File.

William Curtis1

M, b. August 1876, d. 1907
FatherWilliam Davison Curtis1 b. 17 Apr 1854, d. 20 Dec 1889
MotherMaggie Kelly1 b. bt 1850 - 1860
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*William Curtis was born in August 1876 at Miami, Ohio.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Flora (Florence) E. Snyder on 24 November 1897 at Miami, Ohio.4 
Census*William Curtis and Flora (Florence) E. Snyder appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 75, sheet 13A, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 3 years, no children.3 
Death*William Curtis died in 1907 at Ohio; buried at Riverside Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Flora (Florence) E. Snyder b. Dec 1872

Citations

  1. [S675]
    Ed Ziegler, "Genealogical Research of Ed Ziegler", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.