Worth Templeton1,2

M, b. 4 April 1857, d. 18 July 1893
FatherGilbert Templeton1,2 b. 30 Jan 1820, d. 22 Apr 1891
MotherDesire Phillips1,2 b. 12 Aug 1826, d. 1 Sep 1885
Last Edited6 Sep 2005
Birth*Worth Templeton was born on 4 April 1857 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 August 1870 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Gilbert Templeton and Desire Phillips; page 217b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $19,000, personal $4,000, 5 children.3 
(Witness) BioWorth Templeton, trustee of Black Township and native of Posey County, Ind, was born April 4, 1857, son of Gilbert. M. Templeton and Martha Jane (Holland) Templeton, natives of Posey County. The father was a farmer by occupation, and was raised and married and brought up his family in this county. He was a son of Thomas Templeton, one of the old pioneer settlers of the place, who came to Indiana from Virginia on the day of the battle of New Orleans. Our subject's father died when he was three years old, and he was then taken by his aunt, Mrs. James McGillton, with whom he lived until he was ten years old, and then to live with a cousin, Gilbert Templeton. He remained with him until he was fifteen years old, and then worked as a farm laborer during the summer months and attended school during the winters, thus securing a fair education. When twenty-one years old he began farming for himself, but afterward sold his farm for town property. In 1884 he was elected to his present office. He is a Democrat in politics, but was elected to office rather as an independent, and was styled the tax-payers candidate. June 10, 1879, he married Sally Barter, a native of county. They became the parents of two children, one deceased and one living named Archie. Mr. Templeton is a member the A.O.U.W. and K. of P. fraternities. He is a well known and respected citizen and a good officer.2 
Death*Worth Templeton died on 18 July 1893 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 36; buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery.4,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S989] The Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Posey County (Goodspeed), page 534.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  5. [S987] Carroll O. Cox, Posey County Cemetery Records, Bellefontaine Cemetery.
  6. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, Book H-2, page 166.

George W. Jeffries1

M, b. 1861
FatherJohn K. Jeffries1 b. 1836
MotherSerena (?)1 b. 1834
Last Edited4 Sep 2005
Birth*George W. Jeffries was born in 1861 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 September 1870 Mount Vernon P.O., Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of John K. Jeffries; page 233, occupation farmer, apparently widowed, living with his parents and 3 children.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge W. Jeffries appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of John K. Jeffries; page 71, occupation farmer, widowed, 3 sons, living with Rosanna.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Alexander Reed1,2,3

M, b. 30 January 1861, d. 12 March 1921
FatherJohn Reed3 b. 1808, d. b 1880
MotherSarah Moore4 b. 1829
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*Alexander Reed was born on 30 January 1861 at Illinois; January 31 on death certificate.1,2,5,6,7 
Marriage*He married Sarah (Sallie) Curtis, daughter of Amos A. Curtis and Harriett Hill, on 6 April 1887 at Posey, Indiana; no further record found.2,1 
Marriage*Alexander Reed married Mary Alice Still, daughter of John William Still and Delila Helen Hendricks, on 15 November 1896 at Posey, Indiana.5,8 
Census*Alexander Reed appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage, 3 children, 3 living, but only 2 of those children are listed.5 
Census*He and Mary Alice Still appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 living.9 
CensusAlexander Reed and Mary Alice Still appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 at Elk Twp., Stoddard, Missouri, ED 208, sheet 24B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.10 
Death*Alexander Reed died on 12 March 1921 at New Madrid, Missouri, at age 60; buried at Parma Cemetery.6 

Family 1

Sarah (Sallie) Curtis b. 1867, d. bt 1891 - 1897
Children

Family 2

Mary Alice Still b. 5 Apr 1875, d. 13 Mar 1951
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-9, page 562.
  2. [S966] Glenn Curtis, "Ancestral File-Glenn Curtis", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Parma, New Madrid, Missouri.
  7. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
  8. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Book C-12, page 35.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  11. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records.

Mike Fleig Jr.1

M, b. between 1865 and 1880
Last Edited4 Sep 2005
Birth*Mike Fleig Jr. was born between 1865 and 1880.1 
Marriage*He married Susan Curtis, daughter of Amos A. Curtis and Harriett Hill, on 9 August 1891; no further record found.1 

Family

Susan Curtis b. 1875, d. b 1898

Citations

  1. [S966] Glenn Curtis, "Ancestral File-Glenn Curtis", Ancestral File.

James A. Brazel1,2

M, b. 1855
Last Edited10 Aug 2006
Birth*James A. Brazel was born in 1855 at Illinois.1,2 
Marriage*He married Martha W. Curtis, daughter of Thomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel, on 27 October 1878 at Posey, Indiana.1,2,3 
Census*James A. Brazel appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 71D, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 110, sheet 8A, occupation carpenter-L&N Railroad, married 32 years, 7 children, 6 living.5 

Family

Martha W. Curtis b. 1852
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-8, page 45.
  3. [S1002] The Western Star, 30 April 1903, 1.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Flora E. Brazel1

F, b. 1879
FatherJames A. Brazel1 b. 1855
MotherMartha W. Curtis1 b. 1852
Last Edited4 Sep 2005
Birth*Flora E. Brazel was born in 1879 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; page 71D, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.1 
(Witness) CensusFlora E. Brazel appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Thomas Brazel1

M, b. March 1881
FatherJames A. Brazel1 b. 1855
MotherMartha W. Curtis1 b. 1852
Last Edited10 Aug 2006
Birth*Thomas Brazel was born in March 1881 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusThomas Brazel appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 110, sheet 8A, occupation carpenter-L&N Railroad, married 32 years, 7 children, 6 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Nora Luanne Brazel1

F, b. July 1883
FatherJames A. Brazel2 b. 1855
MotherMartha W. Curtis2 b. 1852
Last Edited10 Aug 2006
Birth*Nora Luanne Brazel was born in July 1883 at Posey, Indiana.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.2 
(Witness) CensusNora Luanne Brazel appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 110, sheet 8A, occupation carpenter-L&N Railroad, married 32 years, 7 children, 6 living.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Emily Brazel1

F, b. September 1885
FatherJames A. Brazel1 b. 1855
MotherMartha W. Curtis1 b. 1852
Last Edited4 Sep 2005
Birth*Emily Brazel was born in September 1885 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

George Brazel1

M, b. March 1888
FatherJames A. Brazel1 b. 1855
MotherMartha W. Curtis1 b. 1852
Last Edited4 Sep 2005
Birth*George Brazel was born in March 1888 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Harry Brazel1

M, b. June 1893
FatherJames A. Brazel1 b. 1855
MotherMartha W. Curtis1 b. 1852
Last Edited10 Aug 2006
Birth*Harry Brazel was born in June 1893 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Marrs Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 49, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHarry Brazel appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, in the household of James A. Brazel; ED 110, sheet 8A, occupation carpenter-L&N Railroad, married 32 years, 7 children, 6 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Vera Curtis1

F, b. 31 October 1890, d. 26 April 1973
FatherGeorge W. Curtis1 b. 5 Sep 1860, d. 19 Jun 1946
MotherEmma D. Donaldson1 b. 1867, d. 22 Oct 1935
Last Edited5 Aug 2006
Birth*Vera Curtis was born on 31 October 1890 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 40, sheet 9A, occupation machinist, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
(Witness) CensusVera Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 46, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 4 children, 4 living, including step-son.3 
(Witness) CensusVera Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; Ed 48, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusVera Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 8, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, farm valued at $1,200, radio, 1 child and a granddaughter, Corlene Alexander, age 11, probably Hobart's daughter.5 
Residence*Vera Curtis lived on 12 June 1946 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana; not married.6 
Death*She died on 26 April 1973 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 82; date of burial at Bellefontaine Cemetery.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1212] Carlene McConnell, Posey County Newspapers, Volume I, page 240.
  7. [S987] Carroll O. Cox, Posey County Cemetery Records, Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Carl Curtis1

M, b. 5 December 1894, d. 6 June 1972
FatherGeorge W. Curtis1 b. 5 Sep 1860, d. 19 Jun 1946
MotherEmma D. Donaldson1 b. 1867, d. 22 Oct 1935
Last Edited31 Jan 2013
Birth*Carl Curtis was born on 5 December 1894 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 40, sheet 9A, occupation machinist, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCarl Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 46, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 4 children, 4 living, including step-son.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1918 Carl Curtis registered for the draft at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by George Curtis as a farmer, single.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; Ed 48, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.5 
Marriage*Carl Curtis married Mollie M. Tenison on 2 September 1921 at Posey, Indiana.6,3,7 
Census*Carl Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 8, sheet 9A, occupation school teacher, owned home valued at $1,300, radio, 2 children at home.6 
Census*He and Mollie M. Tenison appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 8, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, 3 children, lived next to his father.8 
Death*Carl Curtis died on 6 June 1972 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 77.3 

Family

Mollie M. Tenison b. 12 Mar 1901, d. 7 Jul 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Harley Hobert Curtis1,2

M, b. 12 September 1896, d. 12 December 1971
FatherGeorge W. Curtis1 b. 5 Sep 1860, d. 19 Jun 1946
MotherEmma D. Donaldson1 b. 1867, d. 22 Oct 1935
Last Edited4 Feb 2013
Birth*Harley Hobert Curtis was born on 12 September 1896 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 40, sheet 9A, occupation machinist, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHarley Hobert Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 46, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 4 children, 4 living, including step-son.3 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1918 Harley Hobert Curtis registered for the draft at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by George W. Curtis, occupation not given; single.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; Ed 48, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.4 
Marriage*Harley Hobert Curtis married Jessie A. (?) circa 1926 at Indiana; no marriage record.5 
Census*Harley Hobert Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, ED 543, sheet 14A, occupation operator-service station, owned home valued at $5,000, radio, no children.5 
Census*He and Jessie A. (?) appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, ED 19-677, sheet 3A, occupaition proprietor-gas service station, renting, no children.6 
Death*Harley Hobert Curtis died on 12 December 1971 at San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, at age 75.7,8 

Family

Jessie A. (?) b. 1891

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Hobart Alexander1

M, b. September 1886, d. before 1935
FatherMarshal Alexander b. 1855, d. b 1889
MotherEmma D. Donaldson1 b. 1867, d. 22 Oct 1935
Last Edited5 Aug 2006
Birth*Hobart Alexander was born in September 1886 at Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of George W. Curtis and Emma D. Donaldson; ED 40, sheet 9A, occupation machinist, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
Death*Hobart Alexander died before 1935; per obituary of Emma Curtis.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1212] Carlene McConnell, Posey County Newspapers, Volume I, page 240.

James Curtis1,2

M, b. 1819, d. 20 May 1840
FatherJoshua Curtis1 b. 1795, d. 1844
MotherSarah (Sally) Alldridge1 b. c 1797, d. 1877
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*James Curtis was born in 1819 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana; proof is lacking in the obituary that James is the son of Joshua and Sarah; can't rule out him being a son of Joshua Kel Curtis, whose children are not known with certainty.1 
Death*He died on 20 May 1840 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1003] Indiana Historical Society, Western Christian Advocate, Issue of 11 September 1840.
  2. [S966] Glenn Curtis, "Ancestral File-Glenn Curtis", Ancestral File.

First Wife Unknown1

F, b. between 1780 and 1785
Last Edited16 Jan 2006
Birth*First Wife Unknown was born between 1780 and 1785; based on Joshua's age.1 
Married Name As of circa 1800,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Joshua Kel Curtis, son of Samuel Curtis Jr. and Mrs. Samuel Curtis, between 1800 and 1810; based on ages of children in 1820 census; she may have been a daughter of Samuel and Amy Aldridge, who sold them 46 acres in 1817 for one dollar.1 

Family

Joshua Kel Curtis b. c 1785, d. 3 Dec 1842
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1820-1870.

Lorenzo D. Curtis1

M, b. 1827
FatherJoshua Kel Curtis1 b. c 1785, d. 3 Dec 1842
MotherEleanor (Ellen or Nellie) Dent1 b. 1795
Last Edited15 Feb 2013
Birth*Lorenzo D. Curtis was born in 1827 at Indiana; probably Lorenzo Dow, for the famous preacher.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Eleanor (Ellen or Nellie) Dent; page 201, no occupation, sons were farmers, renting, 2 children at home.2 
NoteB* No further record.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860-1870.

Carl Conlin1,2

M, b. 1891
Last Edited5 Sep 2005
Birth*Carl Conlin was born in 1891 at Indiana.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Belle Curtis, daughter of George Walter Curtis and Mattie America Rowe, on 24 January 1914 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
Census*Carl Conlin appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 60, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 14, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.3 

Family

Sarah Belle Curtis b. 21 Mar 1894, d. 10 Nov 1951
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-15, page 492.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Catherine (Martha) Conlin1

F, b. 1915
FatherCarl Conlin1 b. 1891
MotherSarah Belle Curtis1 b. 21 Mar 1894, d. 10 Nov 1951
Last Edited23 Oct 2011
Birth*Catherine (Martha) Conlin was born in 1915 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Carl Conlin; ED 60, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCatherine (Martha) Conlin appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Carl Conlin; ED 14, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.2 
Residence*Catherine (Martha) Conlin lived in 1951 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana; married John M. Bauer. 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Curtis1,2

M, b. between 1775 and 1779, d. 1833
FatherJoseph Curtis1 b. c 1749, d. bt 1795 - 1797
MotherLovey (Love) (?)1 b. c 1749, d. bt 1831 - 1839
Last Edited8 Jun 2012
Birth*John Curtis was born between 1775 and 1779 at Guilford, North Carolina; age 16-25 in 1800 census; 50-59 in 1830 census.3 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Yount, daughter of George Yount, in 1800 at Randolph, North Carolina.4,5,6 
NoteB* The November 1800 court assigned John and David Curtice to the crew to maintain the road from Hoover's Mill to Benjamin Rushes Creek; Daniel Hoover was overseer; also assigned to the work crew were Henry Hoover, Fouts, Sheppard, Rush and Ledford.7 
NoteB* Henry Yount presented to the Nov 1801 court an account of the sale of the estate of James Robbins left to his wife during her widowhood, and purchased by her from Yount after her marriage for 45 pounds.8 
Tax List*John Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1803 at John Clark's List, Capt. Redding's District, Randolph, North Carolina; "John Curtice of Lovey," 175 acres, 1 white poll.9 
NoteB John Curtis posted security on 28 February 1805 for Caleb Ridge, shoemaker, charged with Assaulting Frederick Brown at Brown's house; this may be Samuel's son John, as Caleb moved to Sandy Creek some time before 1809.10 
NoteB* On 12 January 1808, Love Curtis, John Curtis and Nathan Overman posted bond for David Curtis, accused along with Levy Leech, on suspicion of accessory to receiving and concealing money from a negro man, the property of James Low, named Prince, that was stolen from Shubel Gardner; unclear whether this is David Curtis, son of Thomas Sr., or a younger man, otherwise unknown.11 
NoteB* In the May 1808 Court session, a summons was issued to John Curtis to present his accounting for Eli, Mary, Enoch and Hamon Robbins.12 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1809 at Randolph, North Carolina; no acreage, 1 white poll.13 
NoteB In the August 1809 Court session, John Curtis was assigned to John Fincher's crew to maintain the road from Hoover Road to the Quaker Road above Moser along with Robbins, Ridge, Brower, Dougan and others.14 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1810 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 160, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, listed as John Curtis, Jr.15 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1815 at Capt. Smith's District, Randolph, North Carolina; 1 poll, 175 acres on Caraway; "for James Robbins, no polls, 140 acres."16 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1816 at Captain Rush's District, Randolph, North Carolina; 140 acres on Caraway, 1 poll; plus 175 acres on Caraway for James Robins.17 
Marriage*He married Lucy (?) between 1820 and 1824.18 
Census*John Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Crawford, Illinois, 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 50-59, 1 female 20-29.18 
Death*He died in 1833 at Crawford, Illinois; Probate file opened September 1833 with request from Lucy Curtis of Clark County, Indiana to appoint Emsley Curtis Administrator, as she was not able to perform the function.19,20 
Probate*His estate was probated between 1833 and 1835 at Crawford, Illinois; September 1833 - Lucy Curtis, widow, of Clark County, Indiana asked that Emsley Curtis be appointed administrator
October 1834 - Boyd Cox held the largest claim on John's estate
December 1835 - Settlement by Emsley Curtis, Administrator; Lucy received 1/3 of estate, equal to $23.93; $5.98 to each of 8 heirs: Enos, Emsley, Lovey, Elizabeth, Jacob, John, Jonathan and Joseph; minor children had guardians; information provided by Mary Jo Sartin, documents not reviewed.20 

Family 1

Elizabeth Yount b. bt 1770 - 1774, d. b 1818
Children

Family 2

Lucy (?) b. bt 1800 - 1805
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1790-1810.
  2. [S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2001, page 40.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800, 1810, 1830.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810.
  5. [S1005] Ohio Watchman (Dayton), 3 September 1818, Microfilm Roll #22523 held by the OHS.
  6. [S1004] Sarah Robbins Lehman, Back Creek, page 81.
  7. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, November 1800 Term, page 247.
  8. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, November 1801 Term, page 286.
  9. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1803.
  10. [S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2001, page 29, Criminal Actions.
  11. [S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2001, page 40, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.6 , NC Archives).
  12. [S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 2001, page 43.
  13. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1809.
  14. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas.
  15. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  16. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists.
  17. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1816.
  18. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  19. [S1] Census of Population 1830-1840.
  20. [S1114] Probate File of John Curtis unknown file number.
  21. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  22. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Elizabeth Yount1,2

F, b. between 1770 and 1774, d. before 1818
FatherGeorge Yount3 b. c 1740, d. 1810
Last Edited3 Feb 2007
Birth*Elizabeth Yount was born between 1770 and 1774 at Guilford, North Carolina; present-day Randolph.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1790,her married name was Robbins.4 
Marriage*She married James Robbins circa 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina; no marriage record.4 
Married Name As of 1800,her married name was Curtis.1,2,4 
Marriage*Elizabeth Yount married John Curtis, son of Joseph Curtis and Lovey (Love) (?), in 1800 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2,4 
NoteB* Henry Yount presented to the Nov 1801 court an account of the sale of the estate of James Robbins left to his wife during her widowhood, and purchased by her from Yount after her marriage for 45 pounds.5 
(Witness) CensusElizabeth Yount appeared on the census of 1810 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 160, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, listed as John Curtis, Jr.6 
Death*Elizabeth Yount died before 1818.2 

Family 1

James Robbins b. 1739, d. bt Aug 1799 - Dec 1799
Children

Family 2

John Curtis b. bt 1775 - 1779, d. 1833
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810.
  2. [S1005] Ohio Watchman (Dayton), 3 September 1818, Microfilm Roll #22523 held by the OHS.
  3. [S1132] The Waymire Family Research Group, Waymire Family History, page 6-3.
  4. [S1004] Sarah Robbins Lehman, Back Creek, page 81.
  5. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, November 1801 Term, page 286.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Enos (John Enos) Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 25 June 1802, d. 8 June 1882
FatherJohn Curtis2,1 b. bt 1775 - 1779, d. 1833
MotherElizabeth Yount2,1 b. bt 1770 - 1774, d. b 1818
Last Edited2 Apr 2006
Birth*Enos (John Enos) Curtis was born on 25 June 1802 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1810 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 160, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, listed as John Curtis, Jr.4 
Marriage*Enos (John Enos) Curtis married Annie (Ventress) Rush on 27 February 1829 at Clark, Indiana; by William Montgomery, J.P. Oscar Curtis quotes a descendant who said her name was Annie Rush. This could have been a first marriage.1,5,3 
CensusEnos (John Enos) Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Clark, Indiana, page 247, 2 females under 5, 3 females 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.6 
Census*He appeared on the census of 12 November 1850 at Charleston Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 136, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 7 children at home.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1860 at Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 258, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, apparently widowed, 2 children at home.7 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 at Charlestown P.O., Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 544b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, living alone.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Oregon Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 224B, occupation farmer, widowed, living alone next door to his daughter Mary Blades.9 
Death*He died on 8 June 1882 at New Market, Clark, Indiana, at age 79; death record gives age at death as 75, rather than 82, per census reports.10 

Family

Annie (Ventress) Rush b. 11 Apr 1802, d. 12 Mar 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1005] Ohio Watchman (Dayton), 3 September 1818, Microfilm Roll #22523 held by the OHS.
  3. [S1053] Richard David Brainard, Curtis-Priddy Family Genealogy.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  5. [S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850, Clark, Book C, page 20.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  10. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, Clark, Book H21, page 8.

Emsley Curtis1,2

M, b. 1802, d. between 1861 and 1870
FatherJohn Curtis1,2 b. bt 1775 - 1779, d. 1833
MotherElizabeth Yount1,2 b. bt 1770 - 1774, d. b 1818
Last Edited2 Apr 2006
Birth*Emsley Curtis was born in 1802 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1810 Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John Curtis; page 160, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, listed as John Curtis, Jr.3 
Marriage*Emsley Curtis married Elinor (Ellen) Gray on 19 April 1825 at Clark, Indiana; date of license.1,4 
CensusEmsley Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Crawford, Illinois, page 11, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1840 at Crawford, Illinois, page 288, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 2 females 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.6 
Census*He appeared on the census of 15 September 1850 at Crawford, Illinois, page 195, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 5 children at home.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Ste Marie P.O., Grandville Twp., Jasper, Illinois, page 123, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home; both reported age as 60.7 
Death*He died between 1861 and 1870 at Jasper, Illinois; probably buried at the MIller Cemetery in Jasper County, next to Elinor, no marker found.8,9 

Family

Elinor (Ellen) Gray b. 12 Oct 1802, d. 19 Dec 1865
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1005] Ohio Watchman (Dayton), 3 September 1818, Microfilm Roll #22523 held by the OHS.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  4. [S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850, Clark, Book B, page 65.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  9. [S1113] Mary Jo Sartin, "Descendants of Rev. William Wiley Curtis", Ancestral File.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 23 July 1860, d. 23 August 1927
FatherAmos A. Curtis1 b. 1840, d. 20 Mar 1896
MotherHarriett Hill1 b. 1843, d. 1 Feb 1892
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Curtis was born on 23 July 1860 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 21 September 1879,her married name was Reed.4,5,1 
Marriage*She married Allen Reed, son of John Reed and Sarah Moore, on 21 September 1879 at Posey, Indiana.4,5,1 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed; page 76A, occupation farmer, no children.4 
Census*Mary Elizabeth Curtis and Allen Reed appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.6 
(Witness) CensusMary Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed; ED 51, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 33 years, 7 children, 5 living.7 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Curtis died on 23 August 1927 at Posey, Indiana, at age 67; buried at Black's Cemetery.1,3 

Family

Allen Reed b. 18 May 1853, d. 14 Mar 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S1006] Barbara, "Mary Elizabeth Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Posey County Message Board, 11 August 2000.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Black, Posey, Indiana.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-8, page 165.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Book H-2, page 147.

Allen Reed1,2,3

M, b. 18 May 1853, d. 14 March 1925
FatherJohn Reed b. 1808, d. b 1880
MotherSarah Moore b. 1829
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*Allen Reed was born on 18 May 1853 at Kentucky.4,2,3,5 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Amos A. Curtis and Harriett Hill, on 21 September 1879 at Posey, Indiana.6,2,3 
Census*Allen Reed appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 76A, occupation farmer, no children.6 
CensusHe and Mary Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.7 
CensusAllen Reed appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 51, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 33 years, 7 children, 5 living.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 53, sheet 19B, occupation none, renting, Oscar and Leroy worked at "Strawboard."9 
Death*He died on 14 March 1925 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, at age 71; buried at Black's Cemetery.5 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Curtis b. 23 Jul 1860, d. 23 Aug 1927
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-8, page 165.
  3. [S1006] Barbara, "Mary Elizabeth Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Posey County Message Board, 11 August 2000.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Black, Posey, Indiana.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Book H-2, page 147.

William Oscar Reed1,2

M, b. 29 December 1880, d. 8 December 1951
FatherAllen Reed1 b. 18 May 1853, d. 14 Mar 1925
MotherMary Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 23 Jul 1860, d. 23 Aug 1927
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*William Oscar Reed was born on 29 December 1880 at Posey, Indiana.1,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed and Mary Elizabeth Curtis; ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Oscar Reed appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed; ED 51, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 33 years, 7 children, 5 living.5 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 William Oscar Reed registered for the draft at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by Mt. Vernon Strawboard Co. as an engineer; single.4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed; ED 53, sheet 19B, occupation none, renting, Oscar and Leroy worked at "Strawboard."6 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Oscar Reed appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Jesse Green Reed; ED 6, sheet 13A, occupation barber, 1 child, 1 brother and 1 brother-in-law living with them.7 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Oscar Reed appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Nora Elizabeth Reed and Herman Rheinhardt; ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation mechanic-farm machinery foundry, renting, 1 daughter and Wm Reed.8 
Death*William Oscar Reed died on 8 December 1951 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 70; buried at Black's Cemetery.9 
ObitWilliam Oscar's obituary was published in the Democrat on 8 December 1951:

Oscar Reed, a retired stationary engineer employed for many years by Mt. Vernon manufacturing plants, died at 1:22 a.m. today at the home of his sister, Mrs. R.L. Lewis, 523 West Water Street. He would have been 71 years old on the coming Dec. 29. He was a bachelor.
The deceased was a son of Allen Reed and Mary Elizabeth Curtis Reed, and was born in the Mt. Vernon community and had spent his entire life here. Burial will be in the Black Cemetery. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Herman Rheinhardt, both of Mt. Vernon, and two brothers, Jesse G. Reed, Mt. Vernon, and Leroy Reed, Evansville.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1006] Barbara, "Mary Elizabeth Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Posey County Message Board, 11 August 2000.
  3. [S1212] Carlene McConnell, Posey County Newspapers, Volume II, page 87.
  4. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  9. [S1212] Carlene McConnell, Posey County Newspapers, Volume II, page 88.

Nora Elizabeth Reed1,2

F, b. September 1888, d. 1965
FatherAllen Reed1 b. 18 May 1853, d. 14 Mar 1925
MotherMary Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 23 Jul 1860, d. 23 Aug 1927
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*Nora Elizabeth Reed was born in September 1888 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed and Mary Elizabeth Curtis; ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 3 October 1905,her married name was Gaines.3 
Marriage*Nora Elizabeth Reed married John D. Gaines on 3 October 1905 at Posey, Indiana; divorced by 1910; apparently no children.3 
(Witness) CensusNora Elizabeth Reed appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed; ED 51, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 33 years, 7 children, 5 living.4 
Married Name As of circa 1913,her married name was Rheinhardt.5 
Marriage*Nora Elizabeth Reed married Herman Rheinhardt circa 1913 at Indiana.5 
Census*Nora Elizabeth Reed and Herman Rheinhardt appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 53, sheet 10A, occupation laborer-strawboard factory, renting, 1 son.5 
CensusNora Elizabeth Reed and Herman Rheinhardt appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 6, sheet 13A, occupation mechanic-foundry, owned home valued at $700, 2 children.6 
CensusNora Elizabeth Reed and Herman Rheinhardt appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation mechanic-farm machinery foundry, renting, 1 daughter and Wm Reed.7 
Death*Nora Elizabeth Reed died in 1965 at Indiana; buried at Black's Cemetery.8 

Family 1

John D. Gaines b. c 1885

Family 2

Herman Rheinhardt b. 1893, d. 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1006] Barbara, "Mary Elizabeth Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Posey County Message Board, 11 August 2000.
  3. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-13, page 516.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Black, Posey, Indiana.

Jesse Green Reed1,2

M, b. 9 November 1890, d. June 1969
FatherAllen Reed1 b. 18 May 1853, d. 14 Mar 1925
MotherMary Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 23 Jul 1860, d. 23 Aug 1927
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*Jesse Green Reed was born on 9 November 1890 at Posey, Indiana.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed and Mary Elizabeth Curtis; ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusJesse Green Reed appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed; ED 51, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 33 years, 7 children, 5 living.4 
Marriage*Jesse Green Reed married Jennie E. Jorgensen circa 1923.5 
Census*Jesse Green Reed appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 6, sheet 13A, occupation barber, 1 child, 1 brother and 1 brother-in-law living with them.5 
Death*He died in June 1969 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 78; buried at Black's Cemetery.3,6 

Family

Jennie E. Jorgensen b. 1 Jul 1896, d. Jan 1976
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1006] Barbara, "Mary Elizabeth Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Posey County Message Board, 11 August 2000.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Black, Posey, Indiana.

Emma G. Reed1,2

F, b. September 1892
FatherAllen Reed1 b. 18 May 1853, d. 14 Mar 1925
MotherMary Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 23 Jul 1860, d. 23 Aug 1927
Last Edited5 Sep 2005
Birth*Emma G. Reed was born in September 1892 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Allen Reed and Mary Elizabeth Curtis; ED 50, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1006] Barbara, "Mary Elizabeth Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Posey County Message Board, 11 August 2000.