Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Rita Nell McEacharn¹

F, b. between 1930 and 1940

Last Edited

20 Jan 2007

Birth*

Rita Nell McEacharn was born between 1930 and 1940.¹

Married Name

As of between 1950 and 1957,her married name was Curtis.¹

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Sabra White¹

F, b. October 1856

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

Sabra White was born in October 1856 at North Carolina; daughter of David White and Dicy Nowlin.^2,3

Census

She appeared on the census of 3 July 1860 at Cleveland, North Carolina, page 58, living with her parents and siblings.⁴

Married Name

As of 13 August 1873,her married name was Curtis.^1,5

Marriage*

She married John B. Curtis, son of Calvin Jones Curtis and Annjanet (Ann J.) Jackson, on 13 August 1873 at Tate, Mississippi; indexed as J.D. Curtis and Sabry White.^1,5

(Witness) Census

Sabra White appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 White Oak Twp., Franklin, Arkansas, in the household of John B. Curtis; page 738C, occupation farmer, 4 children and Dicey White, age 55, at home.¹

Census*

Sabra White appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory, ED 121, sheet 2A, no occupation, widowed, 4 children, 2 living, she and Dicey were living were Annie and Jack Scrivener.⁶

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 186, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Sabra at home.⁷

Family

John B. Curtis b. 1846, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Children

David Calvin Curtis+¹ b. 5 Jul 1873, d. 19 Jun 1951
Edmond Curtis¹ b. 1875, d. bt 1881 - 1899
Cicero Curtis¹ b. 1877, d. bt 1881 - 1899
Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis+¹ b. Oct 1879, d. 4 Jul 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Wolf-Richmond by sawolf85.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1209] Hunting For Bears, Mississippi Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

David Calvin Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 5 July 1873, d. 19 June 1951

Father

John B. Curtis¹ b. 1846, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Sabra White¹ b. Oct 1856

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

David Calvin Curtis was born on 5 July 1873 at Mississippi; 1874 in death record.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 White Oak Twp., Franklin, Arkansas, in the household of John B. Curtis; page 738C, occupation farmer, 4 children and Dicey White, age 55, at home.¹

Marriage*

David Calvin Curtis married Mary Frances (Mollie) Green on 30 September 1896 at Pocola, Oklahoma Indian Territory.⁴

Census*

David Calvin Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Quinton Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, ED 242, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 16 September 1918 David Calvin Curtis registered for the draft at Featherston, Pittsburg, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; wife Mary Francis Curtis.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, ED 186, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Sabra at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Bucklucksy Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, ED 61, sheet 9A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren at home.⁶

Death*

He died on 19 June 1951 at San Diego, California, at age 77; buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita.^3,7

Family

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green b. 19 Nov 1870, d. 3 Feb 1942

Children

John Wesley Curtis+⁴ b. 4 Aug 1897, d. 19 Jan 1961
Lula Edith Curtis⁴ b. 6 Jul 1901, d. 8 Jan 1969
Boyd Julius Curtis+⁴ b. 23 Apr 1906, d. 16 Sep 1958

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Glen Abbey, San Diego, California.

Edmond Curtis¹

M, b. 1875, d. between 1881 and 1899

Father

John B. Curtis¹ b. 1846, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Sabra White¹ b. Oct 1856

Last Edited

17 Apr 2006

Birth*

Edmond Curtis was born in 1875 at Mississippi.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 White Oak Twp., Franklin, Arkansas, in the household of John B. Curtis; page 738C, occupation farmer, 4 children and Dicey White, age 55, at home.¹

Death*

Edmond Curtis died between 1881 and 1899; Sabra reported two children living in 1900, Annie and David.²

Citations

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

Cicero Curtis¹

M, b. 1877, d. between 1881 and 1899

Father

John B. Curtis¹ b. 1846, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Sabra White¹ b. Oct 1856

Last Edited

17 Apr 2006

Birth*

Cicero Curtis was born in 1877 at Mississippi.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 White Oak Twp., Franklin, Arkansas, in the household of John B. Curtis; page 738C, occupation farmer, 4 children and Dicey White, age 55, at home.¹

Death*

Cicero Curtis died between 1881 and 1899; Sabra reported two children living in 1900, Annie and David.²

Citations

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

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis¹

F, b. October 1879, d. 4 July 1901

Father

John B. Curtis² b. 1846, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Sabra White² b. Oct 1856

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis was born in October 1879 at Franklin, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 White Oak Twp., Franklin, Arkansas, in the household of John B. Curtis; page 738C, occupation farmer, 4 children and Dicey White, age 55, at home.²

Married Name

As of circa 1893,her married name was Scrivener.³

Marriage*

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis married Jack Scrivener circa 1893 at Oklahoma Indian Territory.³

(Witness) Census

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory, in the household of Jack Scrivener; ED 121, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child, Sabra and Dicey at home.³

Death*

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis died on 4 July 1901 at Stonewall, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, at age 21.⁴

Family

Jack Scrivener b. Jun 1874

Child

Ollie Scrivener³ b. Jul 1897

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Wolf-Richmond by sawolf85.

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green^1,2,3

F, b. 19 November 1870, d. 3 February 1942

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green was born on 19 November 1870 at New Market, Jefferson, Tennessee; daughter of Fleming Green and Margaret Caldonia Moore.^1,4

Married Name

As of 30 September 1896,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married David Calvin Curtis, son of John B. Curtis and Sabra White, on 30 September 1896 at Pocola, Oklahoma Indian Territory.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Quinton Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 242, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 186, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Sabra at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Bucklucksy Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 61, sheet 9A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren at home.⁶

Death*

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green died on 3 February 1942 at San Diego, California, at age 71; buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.³

Family

David Calvin Curtis b. 5 Jul 1873, d. 19 Jun 1951

Children

John Wesley Curtis+¹ b. 4 Aug 1897, d. 19 Jan 1961
Lula Edith Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1901, d. 8 Jan 1969
Boyd Julius Curtis+¹ b. 23 Apr 1906, d. 16 Sep 1958

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Glen Abbey, San Diego, California.
[S1211] Yvonne Peters and Darrell Curtis, "Ancestral File of Yvonne Peters and Darrell Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Wesley Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 4 August 1897, d. 19 January 1961

Father

David Calvin Curtis¹ b. 5 Jul 1873, d. 19 Jun 1951

Mother

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green¹ b. 19 Nov 1870, d. 3 Feb 1942

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

John Wesley Curtis was born on 4 August 1897 at Texanna, McIntosh, Oklahoma.^1,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Quinton Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 242, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

DraftWW1*

On 24 August 1918 John Wesley Curtis registered for the draft at Featherston, Pittsburg, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by Sam Smith in Featherton, occupation not given.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 186, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Sabra at home.⁵

Marriage*

John Wesley Curtis married Hazel Roberta Kirkpatrick circa 1925.⁴

Census*

John Wesley Curtis and Hazel Roberta Kirkpatrick appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Anadarko, Caddo, Oklahoma, ED 3, sheet 1B, occupation teamster-road work, renting, 2 children.⁶

Census

John Wesley Curtis and Hazel Roberta Kirkpatrick appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at National City, San Diego, California, ED 37-55, sheet 21B, occupation carpenter-building, renting, 4 children.⁷

Death*

John Wesley Curtis died on 19 January 1961 at National City, San Diego, California, at age 63; in a Long Beach hospital; buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita.⁴

Obit

John Wesley's obituary was published in the San Diego Union on 24 January 1961:
Services for John Wesley Curtis, 63, of 1540 Roosevelt Ave., National City, who died Thursday in a Long Beach hospital, will be at 2 p.m. today in Berge-Roberts Mortuary. Interment will be in Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Curtis, who lived here 28 years, was a salt machine operator in a fish cannery. He was a member of American Legion Post 255, National City. Surviving are his widow, Hazel; three sons, Darrell, Wayne, both of National City, and H.L., of Suncrest; two daughters, including Mrs. Syble Newlan of El Cajon; a sister and 12 grandchildren.⁸

Family

Hazel Roberta Kirkpatrick b. 5 Apr 1909, d. 21 Jul 2000

Children

Harold L. Curtis⁴ b. 30 Oct 1926, d. 5 Jul 1991
Audrey Jean Curtis⁶ b. 17 Nov 1928, d. 4 Jun 1991
Sybil LaVern Curtis⁴ b. 8 Sep 1934, d. 2 Sep 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1211] Yvonne Peters and Darrell Curtis, "Ancestral File of Yvonne Peters and Darrell Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Glen Abbey, San Diego, California.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Lula Edith Curtis^1,2

F, b. 6 July 1901, d. 8 January 1969

Father

David Calvin Curtis¹ b. 5 Jul 1873, d. 19 Jun 1951

Mother

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green¹ b. 19 Nov 1870, d. 3 Feb 1942

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

Lula Edith Curtis was born on 6 July 1901 at Oklahoma.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Quinton Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 242, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Lula Edith Curtis appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 186, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Sabra at home.³

(Witness) Census

Lula Edith Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Bucklucksy Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 61, sheet 9A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren at home.⁴

Death*

Lula Edith Curtis died on 8 January 1969 at Lakeside, San Diego, California, at age 67; last name Bowen; buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.²

Obit

Lula Edith's obituary was published in the San Diego Union on 12 January 1969:
Services for Mrs. Lula Edith Bowen, 67, of 8261 Linden Road, Lakeside, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Berge-Roberts Mortuary. Mrs. Bowen died Wednesday in a hospital. She was a resident of the county for 33 years. Surviving is a son, Lloyd Tinker of Lakeside; a daughter Mrs. Wilma Cox of Lakeside; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Interment will be at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Glen Abbey, San Diego, California.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Boyd Julius Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 April 1906, d. 16 September 1958

Father

David Calvin Curtis¹ b. 5 Jul 1873, d. 19 Jun 1951

Mother

Mary Frances (Mollie) Green¹ b. 19 Nov 1870, d. 3 Feb 1942

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

Boyd Julius Curtis was born on 23 April 1906 at Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Boyd Julius Curtis appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, in the household of David Calvin Curtis; ED 186, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Sabra at home.³

Census*

Boyd Julius Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at Dow Twp., Pittsburg, Oklahoma, ED 20, seet 9A, occupation rope rider, single, rooming.⁴

Marriage*

He married Melba (?) circa 1931 at Oklahoma.⁵

Census*

Boyd Julius Curtis and Melba (?) appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at National City, San Diego, California, ED 37-55, sheet 18B, occupation electrician-neon sign, renting, 4 children.⁵

Death*

Boyd Julius Curtis died on 16 September 1958 at San Diego, California, at age 52; buried at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.²

Obit

Boyd Julius's obituary was published in the San Diego Union on 18 September 1958:

Boyd J. Curtis, 52, of 109639 Eureka Rd., Spring Valley, a retired crane operator, died Tuesday in a hospital. He had lived her 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Gary and Dale, both of National City; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Hibbard and Mrs. Polly Ann Luzano of San Diego; a brother, John of National City, and a sister, Mrs. Edith Bowen of Spring Valley. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Berge – Roberts Mortuary with burial in Glen Abbey Memorial Park.⁶

Family

Melba (?) b. 1911

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Glen Abbey, San Diego, California.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Jack Scrivener¹

M, b. June 1874

Last Edited

2 Mar 2016

Birth*

Jack Scrivener was born in June 1874 at Illinois.¹

Marriage*

He married Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis, daughter of John B. Curtis and Sabra White, circa 1893 at Oklahoma Indian Territory.¹

Census*

Jack Scrivener appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory, ED 121, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child, Sabra and Dicey at home.¹

Family

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis b. Oct 1879, d. 4 Jul 1901

Child

Ollie Scrivener¹ b. Jul 1897

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Ollie Scrivener¹

F, b. July 1897

Father

Jack Scrivener¹ b. Jun 1874

Mother

Millie Ann (Annie) Curtis¹ b. Oct 1879, d. 4 Jul 1901

Last Edited

17 Apr 2006

Birth*

Ollie Scrivener was born in July 1897 at Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory, in the household of Jack Scrivener; ED 121, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child, Sabra and Dicey at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Malissa C. (Malinda) Lovelady^1,2

F, b. 1848, d. between 1877 and 1880

Last Edited

15 Jul 2013

Birth*

Malissa C. (Malinda) Lovelady was born in 1848 at Tennessee.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Franklin Curtis, son of Benjamin Curtis and Sarah M. Grier, on 8 January 1863 at Johnson, Arkansas; transcribed as B.F. Carter and M.C.M. Lovelady.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1866,her married name was Curtis.¹

(Witness) Census

Malissa C. (Malinda) Lovelady appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 Clarksville P.O., Perry Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Curtis; page 57, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, lived near Joel D. Curtis.¹

Death*

Malissa C. (Malinda) Lovelady died between 1877 and 1880 at Johnson, Arkansas; probably buried in an unmarked grave at Annie's Chapel Cemetery. William remarried in 1880.^4,2

Family

Benjamin Franklin Curtis b. Mar 1847, d. 12 Nov 1919

Children

William Thomas (Bill) Curtis+¹ b. 12 Aug 1865, d. 10 Jun 1910
Marion Solomon Curtis+⁴ b. 3 Apr 1868, d. 17 Feb 1928
Lou Nettie Curtis⁴ b. 15 Dec 1872, d. 2 Jul 1947
Rhoda A. Curtis⁴ b. Feb 1876

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1173] Carolyn Barclift, "Barclift & Plymale Families", Ancestral File.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Thomas (Bill) Curtis^1,2

M, b. 12 August 1865, d. 10 June 1910

Father

Benjamin Franklin Curtis³ b. Mar 1847, d. 12 Nov 1919

Mother

Malissa C. (Malinda) Lovelady³ b. 1848, d. bt 1877 - 1880

Last Edited

16 Jan 2015

Birth*

William Thomas (Bill) Curtis was born on 12 August 1865 at Johnson, Arkansas.^4,5,6

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 Clarksville P.O., Perry Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Curtis; page 57, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, lived near Joel D. Curtis.³

Marriage*

William Thomas (Bill) Curtis married Ida Alice Kelly on 4 March 1886 at Hagarville, Johnson, Arkansas.⁷

Census*

William Thomas (Bill) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Perry Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 35, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Perry Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 56, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁹

Death*

He died on 10 June 1910 at Hagarville, Johnson, Arkansas, at age 44; Buried at Annie's Chapel Cemetery.^2,6,10

Probate*

His estate was probated in 1916 at Johnson, Arkansas; Johnson County Probate: W.T. Curtis Deceased. Widow Alice. Heirs: Odus, age 16; Virgie, age 14; Arce, age 12; Vela, age 9; Alva, age 5 (only minors named). Was shot and killed while on the school board.¹¹

Family

Ida Alice Kelly b. 16 Jun 1866, d. 2 Oct 1940

Children

Jessie Albert Marion Curtis+⁸ b. 2 May 1888, d. a 1930
Pearlie Ella Curtis⁸ b. Jan 1891
Charles Robey Curtis+⁸ b. 11 Oct 1893, d. Jun 1966
Vora Angeline Curtis⁸ b. 2 Oct 1896, d. 28 Aug 1984
Odus Pierce Curtis+⁸ b. 22 Jul 1899, d. 24 Oct 1973
Virgie E. Curtis⁹ b. 15 Apr 1902, d. 7 Nov 1925
Arce Floyd Curtis+⁹ b. 4 Feb 1905, d. 23 Feb 1985
Villar (Vella) Lenora Curtis⁹ b. 31 Mar 1908, d. 6 Nov 1995
Alvie Thomas Curtis¹² b. 4 Feb 1911, d. 7 Jan 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880, 1900.
[S1173] Carolyn Barclift, "Barclift & Plymale Families", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Annies Chapel, Johnson, Arkansas.
[S1222] Unknown, Johnson County Ccemeteries, Annie's Chapel Cemetery.
[S1105] Johnson County Historical Society, Johnson County, Arkansas Marriages, Book Q, page 181.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1223] Mrs. R.W. Mickel, Johnson County Probate and Other Records, page 100.
[S1223] Mrs. R.W. Mickel, Johnson County Probate and Other Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Thomas Smith¹

M, b. 26 February 1856, d. 16 January 1940

Father

Eli E. Smith¹ b. 9 Jan 1833, d. 2 Dec 1917

Mother

Mary Jane Curtis¹ b. 10 Feb 1836, d. 17 Aug 1922

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

George Thomas Smith was born on 26 February 1856 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Georgia Ann Wheeler on 18 December 1877 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Death*

George Thomas Smith died on 16 January 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 83; in a house fire; buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.¹

Family

Georgia Ann Wheeler b. 2 Oct 1858, d. 16 Jan 1940

Citations

[S1082] Peg Zaremba, et al. Ted Russell, "Eli Curtis Research Files", Ancestral File.

Georgia Ann Wheeler¹

F, b. 2 October 1858, d. 16 January 1940

Last Edited

4 May 2006

Birth*

Georgia Ann Wheeler was born on 2 October 1858 at Tennessee; daughter of Gallent Francis Wheeler and Mary Ann "Abbie" Gray.¹

Married Name

As of 18 December 1877,her married name was Smith.¹

Marriage*

She married George Thomas Smith, son of Eli E. Smith and Mary Jane Curtis, on 18 December 1877 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Death*

Georgia Ann Wheeler died on 16 January 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 81; in a house fire; buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.¹

Family

George Thomas Smith b. 26 Feb 1856, d. 16 Jan 1940

Citations

[S1082] Peg Zaremba, et al. Ted Russell, "Eli Curtis Research Files", Ancestral File.

James Andrew Curtis^1,2

M, b. 6 November 1889, d. April 1936

Father

James Slaytheal Curtis¹ b. 11 Aug 1859, d. 12 Mar 1947

Mother

Mary Artelia Cash¹ b. Oct 1860, d. Sep 1931

Last Edited

30 Aug 2018

Birth*

James Andrew Curtis was born on 6 November 1889 at St. Joe, Searcy, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Twp. 83, Range 7W, Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Indian Territory, in the household of James Slaytheal Curtis and Mary Artelia Cash; ED 178, Sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living, David Cash, age 20, also lived with them.¹

Marriage*

James Andrew Curtis married Bertha Elouise Combs on 18 January 1914 at Custer, Oklahoma.^3,4

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Andrew Curtis registered for the draft at Davidson, Tillman, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, ED 23, sheet 3A, occupation petroleum producer, owned home valued at $2,200, 4 children at home.³

Death*

He died in April 1936 at Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, at age 46.⁵

Burial*

He was buried on 10 April 1936 at Frederick Cemetery, Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma.⁵

Family

Bertha Elouise Combs b. 15 Dec 1892, d. Oct 1977

Children

James S. Curtis³ b. 17 May 1920, d. 10 Apr 1996
Mary E. Curtis³ b. 1921
Rex Edwin Curtis³ b. 7 May 1924, d. 11 Jul 2006
Everett Litton Curtis³ b. 9 Jun 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2347] Ancestry.com, Oklahoma Marriages.
[S1145] Paul Grose, Tillman County Cemeteries, Frederick Cemetery.

Bertha Elouise Combs^1,2

F, b. 15 December 1892, d. October 1977

Last Edited

13 Jan 2023

Birth*

Bertha Elouise Combs was born on 15 December 1892 at Illinois.^1,3

Married Name

As of 18 January 1914,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Marriage*

She married James Andrew Curtis, son of James Slaytheal Curtis and Mary Artelia Cash, on 18 January 1914 at Custer, Oklahoma.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Bertha Elouise Combs appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, in the household of James Andrew Curtis; ED 23, sheet 3A, occupation petroleum producer, owned home valued at $2,200, 4 children at home.¹

Census*

Bertha Elouise Combs appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, ED 71-5, sheet 5A, no occupation, real estate valued at $3,500, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

She died in October 1977 at Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, at age 84; buried at the Frederick Cemetery.^3,6

Burial*

She was buried on 26 October 1977 at Frederick Cemetery, Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma.⁷

Family

James Andrew Curtis b. 6 Nov 1889, d. Apr 1936

Children

James S. Curtis¹ b. 17 May 1920, d. 10 Apr 1996
Mary E. Curtis¹ b. 1921
Rex Edwin Curtis¹ b. 7 May 1924, d. 11 Jul 2006
Everett Litton Curtis¹ b. 9 Jun 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Birth record of Everett Curtis.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2347] Ancestry.com, Oklahoma Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1145] Paul Grose, Tillman County Cemeteries.
[S1145] Paul Grose, Tillman County Cemeteries, Frederick Cemetery.

James S. Curtis¹

M, b. 17 May 1920, d. 10 April 1996

Father

James Andrew Curtis¹ b. 6 Nov 1889, d. Apr 1936

Mother

Bertha Elouise Combs¹ b. 15 Dec 1892, d. Oct 1977

Last Edited

6 May 2006

Birth*

James S. Curtis was born on 17 May 1920 at Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, in the household of James Andrew Curtis; ED 23, sheet 3A, occupation petroleum producer, owned home valued at $2,200, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

James S. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, in the household of Bertha Elouise Combs; ED 71-5, sheet 5A, no occupation, real estate valued at $3,500, 4 children at home.³

Death*

James S. Curtis died on 10 April 1996 at Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, at age 75; buried at the Frederick Cemetery on 12 April 1996.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1145] Paul Grose, Tillman County Cemeteries, Frederick Cemetery.

Mary E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1921

Father

James Andrew Curtis¹ b. 6 Nov 1889, d. Apr 1936

Mother

Bertha Elouise Combs¹ b. 15 Dec 1892, d. Oct 1977

Last Edited

20 Jan 2007

Birth*

Mary E. Curtis was born in 1921 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, in the household of James Andrew Curtis; ED 23, sheet 3A, occupation petroleum producer, owned home valued at $2,200, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary E. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, in the household of Bertha Elouise Combs; ED 71-5, sheet 5A, no occupation, real estate valued at $3,500, 4 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rex Edwin Curtis^1,2

M, b. 7 May 1924, d. 11 July 2006

Father

James Andrew Curtis¹ b. 6 Nov 1889, d. Apr 1936

Mother

Bertha Elouise Combs¹ b. 15 Dec 1892, d. Oct 1977

Last Edited

29 Aug 2018

Birth*

Rex Edwin Curtis was born on 7 May 1924 at Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Rex Edwin Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, in the household of Bertha Elouise Combs; ED 71-5, sheet 5A, no occupation, real estate valued at $3,500, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Rex Edwin Curtis died on 11 July 2006 at Denton, Denton, Texas, at age 82; buried at Frederick Memorial Cemetery in Tillman, Oklahoma.^4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma.

Everett Litton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 June 1927

Father

James Andrew Curtis¹ b. 6 Nov 1889, d. Apr 1936

Mother

Bertha Elouise Combs¹ b. 15 Dec 1892, d. Oct 1977

Last Edited

21 Nov 2012

Birth*

Everett Litton Curtis was born on 9 June 1927 at Wichita, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Everett Litton Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Frederick, Tillman, Oklahoma, in the household of Bertha Elouise Combs; ED 71-5, sheet 5A, no occupation, real estate valued at $3,500, 4 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Marion W. Donahoo¹

M, b. 1888

Last Edited

6 Dec 2008

Birth*

Marion W. Donahoo was born in 1888 at Missouri.¹

Marriage*

He married Cora Lee Curtis, daughter of James Slaytheal Curtis and Mary Artelia Cash, between 1911 and 1919 at Oklahoma.¹

Census*

Marion W. Donahoo and Cora Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Davidson, Tillman, Oklahoma, ED 181, sheet 2B, occupation oil lease salesman, renting, no children.¹

Family

Cora Lee Curtis b. Oct 1877, d. Apr 1938

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mattie F. Hughes^1,2,3,4

F, b. 27 December 1881, d. 26 December 1952

Last Edited

4 Nov 2006

Birth*

Mattie F. Hughes was born on 27 December 1881 at North Carolina.^3,1,2

Married Name

As of 11 December 1904,her married name was Curtis.^3,1,2

Marriage*

She married Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis, son of James Woolen Curtis and Mary Jane Alridge, on 11 December 1904 at Randolph, North Carolina.^3,1,2

(Witness) Census

Mattie F. Hughes appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis; ED 88, sheet 17A, occupation farmer, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mattie F. Hughes appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis; ED 108, sheet 14B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mattie F. Hughes appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis; ED 14, sheet 4B, occupation fitter-furniture shop, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 children.⁴

Death*

Mattie F. Hughes died on 26 December 1952 at North Carolina at age 70; buried at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.^1,2,3,6

Family

Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis b. 26 Mar 1883, d. 11 Jan 1971

Children

Hebron Haywood Curtis^7,5,6 b. 25 Mar 1907, d. 3 Dec 1981
Virginia Pauline Curtis⁵ b. 1908
William Finley Curtis+⁵ b. 13 Mar 1916, d. 10 Jan 1963

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 1989, page 12.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Winnie D. Brothers^1,2

F, b. 5 October 1891, d. 1 March 1983

Last Edited

21 Nov 2012

Birth*

Winnie D. Brothers was born on 5 October 1891 at North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 10 March 1917,her married name was Curtis.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Gurney C. Curtis, son of James Woolen Curtis and Mary Jane Alridge, on 10 March 1917 at Winnie Brothers' home, Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina; by L. W. Causey, J.P; witnessed by R.C. Palmer?, Lee Curtis, Mrs. L.W. Causey; D.E. Curtis applied for the license.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Winnie D. Brothers appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Gurney C. Curtis; ED 108, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Winnie D. Brothers appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Gurney C. Curtis; ED 19, sheet 19A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁴

Census*

Winnie D. Brothers and Gurney C. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1940 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 22, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Winnie D. Brothers died on 1 March 1983 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 91.^1,2

Obit

Winnie D.'s obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 2 March 1983:
Mrs. Winnie Brothers Curtis, 91, of Rt. 2, died Tuesday at Galilean Extended Care Facility in High Point. She was a Randolph County native. Surviving are daughter Mrs. Grace Staley of Liberty, son, Frank Curtis of Liberty, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Macedonia Baptist Church near Liberty, where she was a member.⁶

Family

Gurney C. Curtis b. 1 Jan 1890, d. 26 Jan 1943

Children

G. Eugene Curtis² b. 22 May 1917, d. 10 Aug 1954
Grace Curtis⁷ b. 25 Apr 1924, d. 9 Sep 2001
Frank Forrest Curtis^8,4 b. 24 Mar 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 1989, page 12.
[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 11, page 656.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 15.

G. Eugene Curtis¹

M, b. 22 May 1917, d. 10 August 1954

Father

Gurney C. Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1890, d. 26 Jan 1943

Mother

Winnie D. Brothers¹ b. 5 Oct 1891, d. 1 Mar 1983

Last Edited

19 Jun 2008

Birth*

G. Eugene Curtis was born on 22 May 1917 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Gurney C. Curtis; ED 108, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.²

(Witness) Census

G. Eugene Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Gurney C. Curtis; ED 19, sheet 19A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

G. Eugene Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1940 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Gurney C. Curtis and Winnie D. Brothers; ED 22, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

G. Eugene Curtis died on 10 August 1954 at Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, at age 37; occupation farmer, did not marry: buried at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.⁵

Citations

[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 1989, page 12.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 41, page 106.

Hebron Haywood Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 25 March 1907, d. 3 December 1981

Father

Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis^1,2,3 b. 26 Mar 1883, d. 11 Jan 1971

Mother

Mattie F. Hughes^1,2,3 b. 27 Dec 1881, d. 26 Dec 1952

Last Edited

2 Mar 2008

Birth*

Hebron Haywood Curtis was born on 25 March 1907 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis; ED 88, sheet 17A, occupation farmer, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Hebron Haywood Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Liberty Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Lewis Henry (Henry L.) Curtis; ED 108, sheet 14B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.²

Marriage*

Hebron Haywood Curtis married Hazel Elizabeth Ayers on 20 April 1946 at Guilford, North Carolina.⁵

Death*

Hebron Haywood Curtis died on 3 December 1981 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 74.^1,2,3

Obit

Hebron Haywood's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 4 December 1981:
Hebron Haywood Curtis, 74, of 2212 W Cone Blvd., Greensboro, died yesterday at Wesley Long Hospital. He was a Liberty native, a World War II veteran, a member of Guilford Park Presbyterian Church and the Master Barbers Association. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Hazel A. Curtis; son, Charles Curtis of Greensboro; sister, Mrs. Pauline McCombs of Asheboro; three grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Dr. Don Lannon officiating.⁶

Family

Hazel Elizabeth Ayers b. 11 Jul 1910, d. 8 Jul 1986

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages, Book 1946, page 0443.
[S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.