Edward Lee Curtis1

M, b. 8 May 1871, d. 3 February 1932
FatherThomas J. Curtis2 b. 11 Apr 1830, d. 4 Jun 1862
MotherElmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis2 b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 28 Feb 1918
Last Edited4 Sep 2008
Birth*Edward Lee Curtis was born on 8 May 1871 at McDowell, North Carolina; father unknown.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis; page 377b, occupation keeping house, widowed, 5 children at home.2 
Marriage*Edward Lee Curtis married Hattie Pierce circa 1894 at Colorado.4 
Census*Edward Lee Curtis and Hattie Pierce appeared on the census of 10 July 1900 at Lower Beaver Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 33, sheet 51A, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, no children.4 
Marriage*Edward Lee Curtis married Lexie Elizabeth Hall, daughter of Francis Augustus (F.A.) Hall and Catherine Lackey, in 1905 at Florence, Fremont, Colorado.5,6 
CensusEdward Lee Curtis and Lexie Elizabeth Hall appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Glendale Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 1 living.7 
CensusEdward Lee Curtis and Lexie Elizabeth Hall appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Fruitmere Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 72, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.8 
Census*Edward Lee Curtis and Lexie Elizabeth Hall appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Four Mile Precinct, Fremont, Colorado, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.5 
ObitEdward Lee's obituary was published in the Daily Record on 2 February 1932:
Ed L. Curtis, one of the best known ranchers of the Four Mile district, died at his home on East Main Street about 9 o’clock Monday night following an illness of only a few days from pneumonia. Mr. Curtis was taken ill last Wednesday and his condition had been serious for some time.
The prominent rancher was born in Marion, N.C. on May 8, 1871, and was 60 years of age. He had resided in Fremont County for more than 40 years. For about 20 years he made his home on Beaver Creek, where he owned a large ranch. Later he moved to Canon City, establishing his home on a ranch on Four Mile.
Mr. Curtis was married twice, his first wife being Miss Hattie Pierce of Canon City. His second wife, who survives him, was formerly Miss Lexie Hall of Canon City. Besides his widow, Mr. Curtis is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marie Wise, and a son, Edward Curtis, both of Canon City, and by another son by his first marriage, Clarence Curtis, of Tolleson, Arizona. Funeral services will be held at the family home at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Union Highland Cemetery at Florence under the direction of the Easton Funeral Home of Florence.6 
Death*He died on 3 February 1932 at Fremont, Colorado, at age 60; buried at Union Highland Cemetery.9 

Family 1

Hattie Pierce b. Apr 1877, d. 31 Dec 1900
Child

Family 2

Lexie Elizabeth Hall b. 14 Oct 1885, d. 14 Sep 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880-1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1589] Marshall County Genealogical and Historical Society, The Enrolled Militia of Marshall County, Kentucky 1860-1876.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1614] Fremont Colorado GenWeb Archives, Fremont County Colorado Cemeteries, Union Highland.

William Riley Curtis1,2

M, b. 21 April 1832, d. 1895
FatherThomas Curtis Esq.1,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875
MotherLucinda Bird1,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888
Last Edited8 Nov 2007
Birth*William Riley Curtis was born on 21 April 1832 at Burke, North Carolina.2,1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 291b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Riley Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Hot House P.O., Georgia Militia District 1029, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 1061, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.4 
Marriage*William Riley Curtis married Sarah Elizabeth Hancock on 4 September 1860 at Fannin, Georgia; by A. Hanson, MG.5,6 
Census*William Riley Curtis and Sarah Elizabeth Hancock appeared on the census of 19 June 1870 at Morganton P.O., Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 390, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.5 
CensusWilliam Riley Curtis and Sarah Elizabeth Hancock appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Toccoah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 693, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.7 
Death*William Riley Curtis died in 1895 at Fannin, Georgia; buried at Hothouse Baptist Church Cemetery.8,9 

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Hancock b. 1841, d. 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book A, page 141.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hothouse Baptist.

Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 27 September 1834, d. 12 April 1920
FatherThomas Curtis Esq.1,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875
MotherLucinda Bird1,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis was born on 27 September 1834 at Burke, North Carolina.1,2,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 291b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12, 7 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 31 January 1856,her married name was Hall.5,6 
Marriage*Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis married Joshua M. Hall, son of James M. Hall and Catharine Davidson, on 31 January 1856 at McDowell, North Carolina; Elijah A. Hall, bondsman; C.W. Godfrey, J.P., witness.5,6 
CensusCynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis and Joshua M. Hall appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 at Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 1061, occupation farmer, 3 children at home; lived next to Thomas M. & Lucinda.5 
CensusCynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis and Joshua M. Hall appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Morganton P.O., Fairplay Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 388b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.7 
CensusCynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis and Joshua M. Hall appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Caldwell District, Fannin, Georgia, page 626A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.8 
CensusCynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis and Joshua M. Hall appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Cawell District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 24, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 46 years, 7 children, 7 living.9 
CensusCynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis and Joshua M. Hall appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 25, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 55 years, 7 children, 7 living.10 
CensusCynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis and Joshua M. Hall appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, ED 48, sheet 1A, no occupation, renting, Martha (Mattie) lived with them.11 
Death*Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis died on 12 April 1920 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 85; buried at the Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery.4 

Family

Joshua M. Hall b. 11 Feb 1834, d. 28 Mar 1927
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  4. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House Baptist Church.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  6. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79421.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

John Wilson Curtis1,2

M, b. 9 September 1837, d. 25 February 1864
FatherThomas Curtis Esq.1,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875
MotherLucinda Bird1,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888
Last Edited19 Aug 2007
Birth*John Wilson Curtis was born on 9 September 1837 at Burke, North Carolina.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 291b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusJohn Wilson Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Hot House P.O., Georgia Militia District 1029, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 1061, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.4 
Milit-Beg*John Wilson Curtis began military service on 15 July 1863 at Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, in the U.S. Quartermaster Corps under Captain William R. Jackson, which made him essentially a civilian contractor.5 
Death*He died on 25 February 1864 at Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, at age 26; from typhoid fever; did not marry.5 

Citations

  1. [S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1226] "Military Service Record of John W. Curtis."

Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 28 April 1841, d. 11 June 1892
FatherThomas Curtis Esq.4,2 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875
MotherLucinda Bird4,2 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888
Last Edited4 Jul 2007
Birth*Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis was born on 28 April 1841 at Burke, North Carolina.4,2,3,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 291b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12, 7 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusRichard Ivy Byrd Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Hot House P.O., Georgia Militia District 1029, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 1061, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.6 
Milit-Beg*Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis began military service on 15 July 1863 at Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky, in the U.S. Quartermaster Corps under Captain William R. Jackson, which made him essentially a civilian contractor.7 
(Witness) DeathHe witnessed the death of John Wilson Curtis on 25 February 1864 at Nicholasville, Jessamine, Kentucky; from typhoid fever; did not marry.7 
Marriage*Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis married Juliette Condecia Wilson, daughter of Thomas Wilson, on 20 October 1864 at Fannin, Georgia; at the Wilson home by the Rev. Alexander Haren, an old friend of the Curtis and Wilson families.8,3,9 
CensusRichard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 at Morganton P.O., Georgia Militia District 980, Fannin, Georgia, page 378b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and parents at home.8 
Census*Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 664D, occupation farmer, 6 children and Lucinda at home.10 
Death*Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis died on 11 June 1892 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 51; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery at the old Curtis farm on Sugar Creek.3,5 

Family

Juliette Condecia Wilson b. 12 Mar 1845, d. 5 Feb 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
  2. [S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  5. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Curtis Family Cemetery.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S1226] "Military Service Record of John W. Curtis."
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  9. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book B, page 6.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Juliette Condecia Wilson1,2

F, b. 12 March 1845, d. 5 February 1920
FatherThomas Wilson2 b. 21 Oct 1808, d. 20 Dec 1899
Last Edited18 Jan 2010
Birth*Juliette Condecia Wilson was born on 12 March 1845 at Fannin, Georgia.1,2 
Marriage*She married Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird, on 20 October 1864 at Fannin, Georgia; at the Wilson home by the Rev. Alexander Haren, an old friend of the Curtis and Wilson families.1,2,3 
Married Name As of circa 1865,her married name was Curtis.1 
CensusJuliette Condecia Wilson and Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 at Morganton P.O., Georgia Militia District 980, Fannin, Georgia, page 378b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and parents at home.1 
CensusJuliette Condecia Wilson and Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 664D, occupation farmer, 6 children and Lucinda at home.4 
CensusJuliette Condecia Wilson appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 27, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 8 children, 7 living.5 
Census*She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, ED 48, sheet 1B, widowed, renting, lived next to George, 1 daughter living with her.6 
Death*She died on 5 February 1920 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, at age 74; North Carolina death record is 5 February 1920, cemetery transcription is 3 February, and H.C. Curtis is 12 February; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery at the old Curtis farm on Sugar Creek.7,8,2 

Family

Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis b. 28 Apr 1841, d. 11 Jun 1892
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  3. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book B, page 6.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records, death certificate.
  8. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Curtis Family Cemetery.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Charles M. Curtis1

M, b. 1866, d. 5 May 1934
FatherRichard Ivy Byrd Curtis2 b. 28 Apr 1841, d. 11 Jun 1892
MotherJuliette Condecia Wilson2 b. 12 Mar 1845, d. 5 Feb 1920
Last Edited4 Jul 2007
Birth*Charles M. Curtis was born in 1866 at Hot House Creek, Fannin, Georgia.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 Morganton P.O., Georgia Militia District 980, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson; page 378b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and parents at home.2 
(Witness) CensusCharles M. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson; page 664D, occupation farmer, 6 children and Lucinda at home.4 
Marriage*Charles M. Curtis married Willie G. (?) circa 1888 at Georgia.5 
Census*Charles M. Curtis and Willie G. (?) appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Lovejoy Village, Clayton, Georgia, ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation physician, owned home, married 11 years, 3 children, 3 living.5 
Death*Charles M. Curtis died on 5 May 1934 at Barrow, Georgia; Fulton County death certificate.6,3 

Family

Willie G. (?) b. Dec 1872
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Mary Emaline Curtis1,2

F, b. 26 October 1867, d. 26 April 1954
FatherRichard Ivy Byrd Curtis3 b. 28 Apr 1841, d. 11 Jun 1892
MotherJuliette Condecia Wilson3 b. 12 Mar 1845, d. 5 Feb 1920
Last Edited4 Jul 2007
Birth*Mary Emaline Curtis was born on 26 October 1867 at Hot House Creek, Fannin, Georgia.3,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 Morganton P.O., Georgia Militia District 980, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson; page 378b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and parents at home.3 
(Witness) CensusMary Emaline Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson; page 664D, occupation farmer, 6 children and Lucinda at home.4 
Married Name As of 5 December 1895,her married name was Mull.5 
Marriage*Mary Emaline Curtis married Marshall I. (Bud) Mull on 5 December 1895 at Fannin, Georgia; by J.H. Twiggs, MG.5 
Census*Mary Emaline Curtis and Marshall I. (Bud) Mull appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 27, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.6 
CensusMary Emaline Curtis and Marshall I. (Bud) Mull appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 34, sheet 5A, occupation house carpenter, owned real estate, married 14 years, 7 children, 4 living.7 
CensusMary Emaline Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 46, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 5 children at home.8 
Census*She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Sugar Creek, Fannin, Georgia, ED 8, sheet 3A, occupation none, widowed, owned real estate, radio, 1 son at home.9 
Death*She died on 26 April 1954 at Sugar Creek, Fannin, Georgia, at age 86.10,2 

Family

Marshall I. (Bud) Mull b. 16 Apr 1863, d. 8 Aug 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Milton Thomas Curtis1,2

M, b. 1 February 1870, d. 5 January 1886
FatherRichard Ivy Byrd Curtis3 b. 28 Apr 1841, d. 11 Jun 1892
MotherJuliette Condecia Wilson3 b. 12 Mar 1845, d. 5 Feb 1920
Last Edited15 Jul 2006
Birth*Milton Thomas Curtis was born on 1 February 1870 at Fannin, Georgia.3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 Morganton P.O., Georgia Militia District 980, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson; page 378b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and parents at home.3 
(Witness) CensusMilton Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Richard Ivy Byrd Curtis and Juliette Condecia Wilson; page 664D, occupation farmer, 6 children and Lucinda at home.4 
Death*Milton Thomas Curtis died on 5 January 1886 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 15; of spinal meningitis; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery on the old Curtis farm on Sugar Creek; cemetery record is 1886; H.C. Curtis record is 1889.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Curtis Family Cemetery.

Joshua M. Hall1,2

M, b. 11 February 1834, d. 28 March 1927
FatherJames M. Hall3 b. 16 Apr 1798, d. 1887
MotherCatharine Davidson4 b. 6 Aug 1799
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Joshua M. Hall was born on 11 February 1834 at North Carolina.5,6 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James M. Hall and Catharine Davidson; page 291, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $50, 7 children at home.4 
Marriage*Joshua M. Hall married Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird, on 31 January 1856 at McDowell, North Carolina; Elijah A. Hall, bondsman; C.W. Godfrey, J.P., witness.1,7 
CensusJoshua M. Hall and Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 at Hot House Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 1061, occupation farmer, 3 children at home; lived next to Thomas M. & Lucinda.1 
CensusJoshua M. Hall and Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Morganton P.O., Fairplay Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 388b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.8 
CensusJoshua M. Hall and Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Caldwell District, Fannin, Georgia, page 626A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.9 
Census*Joshua M. Hall and Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Cawell District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 24, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 46 years, 7 children, 7 living.10 
CensusJoshua M. Hall and Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 25, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 55 years, 7 children, 7 living.11 
CensusJoshua M. Hall and Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, ED 48, sheet 1A, no occupation, renting, Martha (Mattie) lived with them.12 
Death*Joshua M. Hall died on 28 March 1927 at Fannin, Georgia, at age 93; buried at the Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery.6 

Family

Cynthia Elmira (Adline) Curtis b. 27 Sep 1834, d. 12 Apr 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  3. [S1234] McDowell County Estate Records unknown file number, James M. Hall, probate opened 1 Jun 1887.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
  6. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House Baptist Church.
  7. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79421.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

William McCurry1,2

M, b. 28 April 1791, d. 8 March 1869
Last Edited17 Jun 2006
Birth*William McCurry was born on 28 April 1791 at North Carolina; 1799 in 1860 census.3,1 
Marriage*He married Nancy E. Curtis, daughter of Joshua Curtis and Mary Curtis, in October 1820 at Burke, North Carolina.1,2,4 
Death*William McCurry died on 8 March 1869 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 77.1,2 

Family

Nancy E. Curtis b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Children

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1148] Helen Nuffer, "Ancestral File of Helen Nuffer", Ancestral File.

John W. McCurry1

M, b. 17 March 1823
FatherWilliam McCurry1 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis1 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited10 Aug 2007
Birth*John W. McCurry was born on 17 March 1823 at Burke, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Mary (Polly) Crowder, on 26 December 1846 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
Census*John W. McCurry and Rebecca Curtis appeared on the census of 13 August 1850 at McDowell, North Carolina, page 271, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.2 
CensusJohn W. McCurry and Rebecca Curtis appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Old Fort P.O., Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 659, occupation farmer, renting, 13 children at home.4 

Family

Rebecca Curtis b. 1829, d. 1875
Children

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79620.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Rebecca Curtis1,2

F, b. 1829, d. 1875
FatherWilliam Curtis2,1,3 b. c 1787, d. 14 Dec 1852
MotherMary (Polly) Crowder2,1,3 b. May 1792, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Last Edited10 Aug 2007
Birth*Rebecca Curtis was born in 1829 at Burke, North Carolina.2,1,3 
Married Name As of 26 December 1846,her married name was McCurry.1,2,4 
Marriage*She married John W. McCurry, son of William McCurry and Nancy E. Curtis, on 26 December 1846 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,4 
CensusRebecca Curtis and John W. McCurry appeared on the census of 13 August 1850 at McDowell, North Carolina, page 271, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.2 
CensusRebecca Curtis and John W. McCurry appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Old Fort P.O., Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 659, occupation farmer, renting, 13 children at home.5 
Death*Rebecca Curtis died in 1875 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Family

John W. McCurry b. 17 Mar 1823
Children

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1150] Probate Records of Joshua Curtis unknown file number (McDowell County).
  4. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79620.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Rebecca McCurry1

F, b. May 1825, d. after 1900
FatherWilliam McCurry1 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis1 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited11 Jul 2006
Birth*Rebecca McCurry was born in May 1825 at Burke, North Carolina.1 
Census*She appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 621b, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, mother Nancy, sister Penelope and Mack Curtis.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Nancy E. Curtis; page 447C, no occupation, Rebecca and Nelly, both single were living with her, as was "Mack" (McDaniel) Curtis, described as a "boarder."2 
Death*Rebecca McCurry died after 1900.1 

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Milley McCurry1,2

F, b. 1828
FatherWilliam McCurry1,2 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis1,2 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited17 Jun 2006
Birth*Milley McCurry was born in 1828 at Burke, North Carolina.1,2 
Married Name As of 16 March 1847,her married name was McCormick.2,1,3 
Marriage*She married William McCormick on 16 March 1847 at McDowell, North Carolina.2,1,3 

Family

William McCormick b. c 1825

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79619.

William McCormick1,2,3

M, b. circa 1825
Last Edited17 Jun 2006
Birth*William McCormick was born circa 1825.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Milley McCurry, daughter of William McCurry and Nancy E. Curtis, on 16 March 1847 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 

Family

Milley McCurry b. 1828

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79619.

William L. McCurry Jr.1

M, b. 30 March 1833, d. 5 June 1898
FatherWilliam McCurry1 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis1 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited11 Jul 2006
Birth*William L. McCurry Jr. was born on 30 March 1833 at Burke, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Noblet on 29 September 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina; Thomas J. Curtis, bondsman; A.M. Finley, Clerk, witness.2,1,3 
Death*William L. McCurry Jr. died on 5 June 1898 at Bynums Crossroads, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 65; buried at Providence Met.1 

Family

Rebecca Noblet b. c 1835

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79622.

Rebecca Noblet1,2,3

F, b. circa 1835
Last Edited11 Jul 2006
Birth*Rebecca Noblet was born circa 1835.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 29 September 1854,her married name was McCurry.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married William L. McCurry Jr., son of William McCurry and Nancy E. Curtis, on 29 September 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina; Thomas J. Curtis, bondsman; A.M. Finley, Clerk, witness.1,2,3 

Family

William L. McCurry Jr. b. 30 Mar 1833, d. 5 Jun 1898

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79622.

Joshua Curtis McCurry1,2

M, b. 15 September 1837, d. 11 January 1897
FatherWilliam McCurry1,2 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis1,2 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited18 Jun 2006
Birth*Joshua Curtis McCurry was born on 15 September 1837 at Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina; The McDowell Cemetery book lists him as J.G. McCurry, born 15 September 1832.2,1,3 
Marriage*He married Margaret McInturff on 17 October 1869 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,4 
Death*Joshua Curtis McCurry died on 11 January 1897 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 59; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Margaret McInturff b. c 1840, d. 15 Aug 1911

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Margaret McInturff1,2

F, b. circa 1840, d. 15 August 1911
Last Edited18 Jun 2006
Birth*Margaret McInturff was born circa 1840.1,2 
Married Name As of 17 October 1869,her married name was McCurry.1,2 
Marriage*She married Joshua Curtis McCurry, son of William McCurry and Nancy E. Curtis, on 17 October 1869 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
Death*Margaret McInturff died on 15 August 1911 at McDowell, North Carolina; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.3 

Family

Joshua Curtis McCurry b. 15 Sep 1837, d. 11 Jan 1897

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.

Eleanor McCurry1,2

F, b. 15 August 1839
FatherWilliam McCurry2,1 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis2,1 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited5 Jul 2006
Birth*Eleanor McCurry was born on 15 August 1839 at Burke, North Carolina; born 1844 per 1860 census.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Nelly (Penelope) McCurry1,2

F, b. April 1841
FatherWilliam McCurry1,2 b. 28 Apr 1791, d. 8 Mar 1869
MotherNancy E. Curtis1,2 b. 9 Sep 1800, d. 12 Nov 1885
Last Edited11 Jul 2006
Birth*Nelly (Penelope) McCurry was born in April 1841 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Rebecca McCurry; page 621b, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, mother Nancy, sister Penelope and Mack Curtis.3 
(Witness) CensusNelly (Penelope) McCurry appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Nancy E. Curtis; page 447C, no occupation, Rebecca and Nelly, both single were living with her, as was "Mack" (McDaniel) Curtis, described as a "boarder."3 

Citations

  1. [S1149] Edward Peele Williams, "Ancestral File - McCurry and Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sarah (Sallie) Rhodes1,2

F, b. 1807
Last Edited24 Jul 2008
Birth*Sarah (Sallie) Rhodes was born in 1807 at North Carolina.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1823,her married name was Curtis.3,2 
Marriage*She married Baxter D. Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Mary Curtis, circa 1823 at Burke, North Carolina.3,2 
(Witness) CensusSarah (Sallie) Rhodes appeared on the census of 1830 Burke, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 188, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 female 60-70.4 
CensusSarah (Sallie) Rhodes and Baxter D. Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Wake, North Carolina, page 289, 2 males and 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.5 
(Witness) CensusSarah (Sallie) Rhodes appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusSarah (Sallie) Rhodes appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 Turkey Cove P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 171b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah (Sallie) Rhodes appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 621b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter at home.6 

Family

Baxter D. Curtis b. 1802, d. bt 1871 - 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1148] Helen Nuffer, "Ancestral File of Helen Nuffer", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1155] Kenneth Jackson, "Jackson-Ashcraft Families", Ancestral File.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.

Margaret A. Curtis1

F, b. 1825
FatherBaxter D. Curtis1 b. 1802, d. bt 1871 - 1880
MotherSarah (Sallie) Rhodes1 b. 1807
Last Edited26 Nov 2011
Birth*Margaret A. Curtis was born in 1825 at Burke, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1830 Burke, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 188, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29, 1 female 60-70.2 
(Witness) CensusMargaret A. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.1 
Married Name As of circa 1853,her married name was Snipes.3 
Marriage*Margaret A. Curtis married James Patton Snipes, son of Asberry Snipes, circa 1853 at North Carolina.3 
NoteB* No further record, i.e., no marriage record for Margaret Curtis, name not found in 1860 census.4,5 
Census*Margaret A. Curtis and James Patton Snipes appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 at McDowell, North Carolina, page 161b, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons.4 
CensusMargaret A. Curtis and James Patton Snipes appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, lpage 622, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 6 sons and Mollie Currtis, infant daughter of Sarah and Standifer Curtis, who lived next door.6 
CensusMargaret A. Curtis and James Patton Snipes appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 363B, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.7 
CensusMargaret A. Curtis and James Patton Snipes appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marioni Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer,owned farm, married 46 years, 6 children, 6 living.8 

Family

James Patton Snipes b. Sep 1833
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  3. [S2054] Lois Perkins, "Descendants of Margarette Curtis & James Patton Snipes," e-mail to Al Field, 21 mar 2010.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Thomas Westlake Curtis1,2

M, b. 11 April 1830, d. circa 1905
FatherThomas Curtis Esq.1 b. 15 Oct 1791, d. 28 Mar 1875
MotherLucinda Bird1 b. 16 Feb 1800, d. 24 Apr 1888
Last Edited20 Dec 2008
Birth*Thomas Westlake Curtis was born on 11 April 1830 at Burke, North Carolina; H.C. Curtis history says Buncombe, but Burke seems more likely. Westlake was a family name on his mother's side.1,2 
Name Variation As of 11 April 1830, Thomas Westlake Curtis was also known as Thomas Weslake Curtis. 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis Esq. and Lucinda Bird; page 291b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12, 7 children at home.1 
Marriage*Thomas Westlake Curtis married Margaret C. Hall, daughter of James M. Hall and Catharine Davidson, on 27 July 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina; Benjamin Seagle, bondsman; A.M. Finley, Clerk, witness; need to be careful this is the right Thomas Curtis.3,4 
CensusThomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Marion P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, page 216b, occupation laborer, renting, 3 children at home; listed as T.W. Curtis.3 
NoteB* "After the Civil War broke out, he [Thomas Westlake], in company with his three brothers and a group of neighborhood friends, refugeed, going north into Kentucky, where he joined with the Federal forces then commanded by Gen. Burnside. He was placed in the Commissary Department, working as a driver of a four-mule team supply wagon. Soon promoted to what was called a"Wagon Master," in charge of a large convoy of teams and supply wagons. Through hardships and exposure to all kinds of weather he contracted a serious bronchial trouble which was unable to get rid of during the remainder of the 75 years he lived."2 
CensusThomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Morganton P.O., Fairplay, Fannin, Georgia, page 388b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.5 
Census*Thomas Westlake Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Toccah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, page 692C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home; he listed himself as widowed, but Margaret was very much present in the 1900 census.6 
Census*He and Margaret C. Curtis appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 27, sheet 3A, occupation miller, renting, married 40 years, 10 children, 7 living.7 
Death*Thomas Westlake Curtis died circa 1905 at Fannin, Georgia; no death or burial record found; Curtis-Wilson history states he lived to age 75.2 

Family

Margaret C. Hall b. 27 Apr 1836, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79270.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis1,2

M, b. 20 March 1836, d. 11 March 1919
FatherBaxter D. Curtis1 b. 1802, d. bt 1871 - 1880
MotherSarah (Sallie) Rhodes1 b. 1807
Last Edited24 Jul 2008
Birth*Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis was born on 20 March 1836 at Burke, North Carolina; death certificate says Yancey County, which was not yet formed.3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.5 
Land Entry*Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis entered land on 7 November 1853 at McDowell, North Carolina, 50 acres on the head of Bee Branch and waters of the Little Fork to Stanafer H. Curtis. Entry No. 1020.6 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 Turkey Cove P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 171b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.7 
Milit-Beg*Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis began military service on 24 July 1862 at McDowell, North CArolina, as a Private, Company F, 58th P. Rangers Infantry Regiment, age given as 24; apparently renlisted in Co. K 22nd North Carolina Infantry on 6 Octboer 1863 at Camp Vance.8 
Milit-End*He ended military service in October 1864; admitted to General Hospital at Richmond 14 November 1863, sent to Winder 4 Decmeber 1863, listed as absent-sick since 25 November 1863.8 
Marriage*He married Sarah Hanlin on 28 March 1866 at McDowell, North Carolina; Wm. J. Flemming, bondsman; A.M. Finley, Clerk, witness.9,10 
Census*Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 621b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 2 children at home.10 
CensusStanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 444B, occupation farmer, 6 children, sister Mary and niece Margaret, age 16.11 
CensusStanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 123, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 7 children, 5 living.12 
CensusStanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, married 54 years, 2 children and sister at home.13 
Death*Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis died on 11 March 1919 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 82; buried at the Old Fort Cemetery.2,4 

Family

Sarah Hanlin b. 16 Sep 1835, d. 24 Jun 1915
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Old Fort Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1870.
  4. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  6. [S1197] Mr. & Mrs. Judson O. Crow, McDowell County Land Entries.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  8. [S1559] "Military Service Record of Stanford (Stanifer) Curtis, CSA."
  9. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79275.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  13. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary J. Curtis1

F, b. between 1838 and 1839
FatherBaxter D. Curtis2 b. 1802, d. bt 1871 - 1880
MotherSarah (Sallie) Rhodes2 b. 1807
Last Edited2 Oct 2006
Birth*Mary J. Curtis was born between 1838 and 1839 at Burke, North Carolina.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusMary J. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 Turkey Cove P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 171b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusMary J. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 621b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter at home.5 
(Witness) CensusMary J. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin; page 444B, occupation farmer, 6 children, sister Mary and niece Margaret, age 16.6 
Married Name As of 7 March 1882,her married name was Kelley.7 
Marriage*Mary J. Curtis married Hiram Kelley on 7 March 1882 at Henry Station, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Sandlin, J.P.7 

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Hiram Kelley b. 1815

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.

John Calhoun Curtis1

M, b. March 1840, d. 26 September 1901
FatherBaxter D. Curtis2 b. 1802, d. bt 1871 - 1880
MotherSarah (Sallie) Rhodes2 b. 1807
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*John Calhoun Curtis was born in March 1840 at Burke, North Carolina; no explanation for the five year variation in his age in census reports; listed as "J.A.C." in the 1850 census.3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 262, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.5 
(Witness) CensusJohn Calhoun Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 Turkey Cove P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 171b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.6 
Milit-Beg*John Calhoun Curtis began military service on 18 March 1862 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, as a Private, Company K, 22nd Infantry Regiment North Carolina, age 21; promoted to Sergeant.7 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 19 June 1865 at Hart's Harbor, New York; captured at Wilderness 6 May 1864, paroled at Pt. Lookout, Maryland and transferred to Aiden's Landing, Virginia 18 September 1864 for exchange, hospitalized at Richmond 22 September 1864; captured 2 April 1865 at S.S.R.R., released 19 June 1865.7 
Description*He was described as 6' 1" tall, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes on 19 June 1865 at Harts Island, New York Harbour, New York, New York.7 
Marriage*He married Martha (Mattie) Cara Weekes on 23 November 1869 at McDowell, North Carolina.8 
Census*John Calhoun Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 368D, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.9 
Census*He and Martha (Mattie) Cara Weekes appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Caroleen Precinct, Rutherford, North Carolina, no occupation, renting, Ralph & Ada worked at the cotton mill, married 30 years, 6 children, 6 living.10 
Death*John Calhoun Curtis died on 26 September 1901 at Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 61.11 

Family

Martha (Mattie) Cara Weekes b. Nov 1849, d. 17 Jul 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1900.
  4. [S1171] Historical Data Systems, American Civil War Soldiers Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S1557] "Military Service Record of John Calhoun Curtis CSA McDowell."
  8. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79272.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  11. [S1307] Unknown name of person, Online, unknown file number, John Calhoun Curtis.
  12. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis1

F, b. 1865
MotherMary J. Curtis1 b. bt 1838 - 1839
Last Edited3 Jul 2006
Birth*Margaret (Maggie) Curtis was born in 1865 at McDowell, North Carolina; thought to be Mary's daughter, but no proof.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Baxter D. Curtis; page 621b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter at home.2 
(Witness) CensusMargaret (Maggie) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin; page 444B, occupation farmer, 6 children, sister Mary and niece Margaret, age 16.3 

Citations

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

Sarah Hanlin1,2

F, b. 16 September 1835, d. 24 June 1915
Last Edited24 Jul 2008
Birth*Sarah Hanlin was born on 16 September 1835 at Iredell, North Carolina; daughter of Benjamin Hanlin and Mrs. White.1,3 
Married Name As of 28 March 1866,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Marriage*She married Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis, son of Baxter D. Curtis and Sarah (Sallie) Rhodes, on 28 March 1866 at McDowell, North Carolina; Wm. J. Flemming, bondsman; A.M. Finley, Clerk, witness.1,4 
CensusSarah Hanlin and Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 621b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 2 children at home.4 
CensusSarah Hanlin and Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 444B, occupation farmer, 6 children, sister Mary and niece Margaret, age 16.5 
CensusSarah Hanlin and Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 123, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 7 children, 5 living.6 
CensusSarah Hanlin and Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, married 54 years, 2 children and sister at home.7 
Death*Sarah Hanlin died on 24 June 1915 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 79; buried at Old Fort Cemetery.3 

Family

Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis b. 20 Mar 1836, d. 11 Mar 1919
Children

Citations

  1. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 79275.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Mollie Curtis Early.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.