William H. Curtis1

M, b. 16 June 1858, d. 20 June 1926
MotherEliza Curtis1 b. 1822
Last Edited23 Oct 2007
NoteB* William claimed descendancy from Levi Curtis in the 1902 Buncombe County voter registration list; his death certificate listed his father as "D. Curtis."2,3 
Birth*William H. Curtis was born on 16 June 1858 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 June 1860 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Eliza Curtis; page 205, occupation not given, she and William were living with Martha McBee (apparently not McFee), and four apparently unrelated children; the entire household was listed as paupers.1 
Census*William H. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Crooked Creek Twp., Mcdowell, North Carolina, page 4D, occupation farmer, single, boarding with Julius and Mary Jordan.5 
Marriage*He married Sarah C. McFee on 9 April 1881 at Buncombe, North Carolina.4 
Census*William H. Curtis and Sarah C. McFee appeared on the census of 28 June 1900 at Black Mountain Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 143, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 8 children, 7 living.6 
CensusWilliam H. Curtis and Sarah C. McFee appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Broad River Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 96, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 29 years, 8 children, 7 living.7 
CensusWilliam H. Curtis and Sarah C. McFee appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Broad River Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 118, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and 6 grandchildren at home.8 
Death*William H. Curtis died on 20 June 1926 at Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 68; buried at Nesbitt's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.4 

Family

Sarah C. McFee b. 1 Nov 1856, d. 16 Jan 1942
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1535] Carolyn C. Aslund, Buncombe County, N.C. Voter Registration, 1902-1904.
  3. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  4. [S1534] Carolyn C. Aslund & Billie C. Ledbetter, "Cemetery Inscriptions of Buncombe County, N.C.", Ancestral File, Nesbitt.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Unknown Son Curtis

M, b. 24 June 1818
MotherPatsey Curtis b. bt 1801 - 1805
Last Edited5 Jul 2006
Birth*Unknown Son Curtis was born on 24 June 1818 at Burke, North Carolina; date of bond, only information is "Patsey Curtese, single."1 

Citations

  1. [S1196] "Yancey County Genealogical Society", Burke County Bastardy Bonds, December 1992, Vol. 9, Issue 4, page 146.

John Ledford Jr.1

M, b. 8 February 1798, d. 6 April 1877
FatherJohn Ledford III2 b. 1775, d. bt 1841 - 1850
MotherAnn (Amy) Curtis2 b. c 1776, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Last Edited5 Jul 2006
Name Variation John Ledford Jr. was also known as John Ledford IV.2 
Birth*He was born on 8 February 1798 at North Carolina; Burke according to source document.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Graves Israel circa 1819 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1 
Census*John Ledford Jr. appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Cherokee, North Carolina, page 25, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children of his own and 3 Cave children.3 
Death*He died on 6 April 1877 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 79.1 

Family

Sarah Graves Israel b. 26 Apr 1799, d. 17 Jun 1877
Children

Citations

  1. [S1196] "Yancey County Genealogical Society", John Ledford Jr. Family Group Sheet, March 1992, Volume 9, Issue 1.
  2. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sarah Graves Israel1

F, b. 26 April 1799, d. 17 June 1877
Last Edited5 Jul 2006
Birth*Sarah Graves Israel was born on 26 April 1799 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1 
Married Name As of circa 1819,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married John Ledford Jr., son of John Ledford III and Ann (Amy) Curtis, circa 1819 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah Graves Israel appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of John Ledford Jr; page 25, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children of his own and 3 Cave children.2 
Death*Sarah Graves Israel died on 17 June 1877 at Blairsville, Union, Georgia, at age 78.1 

Family

John Ledford Jr. b. 8 Feb 1798, d. 6 Apr 1877
Children

Citations

  1. [S1196] "Yancey County Genealogical Society", John Ledford Jr. Family Group Sheet, March 1992, Volume 9, Issue 1.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1196] "Yancey County Genealogical Society", Family Group Sheet of John Ledford Jr., March 1992, Volume 9, Issue 1.

America Matilda Gibson1,2,3

F, b. October 1863, d. 11 November 1918
Last Edited15 Nov 2012
Birth*America Matilda Gibson was born in October 1863 at North Carolina; daughter of Odom Gibson and Caroline Matilda McGalliard.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 13 February 1887,her married name was Curtis.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Samuel B. Curtis, son of Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis, on 13 February 1887 at Home of R.M. Burgin, McDowell, North Carolina; by T.J. Fleming, M.G.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusAmerica Matilda Gibson appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
Census*America Matilda Gibson appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 at High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.4 
Death*She died on 11 November 1918 at North Carolina at age 55; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Samuel B. Curtis b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel Cemetery.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Alma Lee Curtis1,2

F, b. 23 November 1887, d. 6 October 1951
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited28 Jun 2008
Birth*Alma Lee Curtis was born on 23 November 1887 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
Married Name As of 23 December 1906,her married name was Epley.2,3 
Marriage*Alma Lee Curtis married Thomas Young Epley on 23 December 1906 at McDowell, North Carolina; by Rev. L.J. Rodgers, Methodist minister; witnesses, Baxter & Katie Rogers, Sallie Beam.2 
Death*Alma Lee Curtis died on 6 October 1951 at Carbon City, Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 63; occupation textile worker; married Thomas Y. Epley; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Marion, North Carolina.2 

Family

Thomas Young Epley b. 27 Jan 1884, d. 22 Apr 1962
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S1416] Brent H. Holcomb, Rutherford County Marriages.

Thomas Watson Curtis1,2

M, b. 15 November 1891, d. 12 March 1940
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited28 Jun 2008
Birth*Thomas Watson Curtis was born on 15 November 1891 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; death certificate says 1890.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
Marriage*Thomas Watson Curtis married Pauline Schmidt on 7 December 1914 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Story, M.G.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Thomas Watson Curtis registered for the draft at Chester, Chester, South Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Eureka Cotton Mills as a cotton mill operator; wife and child.2 
Census*He and Pauline Schmidt appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, ED 108, sheet 41A, occupation machinist-cotton mill, renting, 3 children at home.5 
CensusThomas Watson Curtis and Pauline Schmidt appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Lexington Twp., Davidson, North Carolina, ED 20, sheet 5A, occupation textile-cotton mill (both he and Pauline worked), renting-$5 month, 7 children at home.6 
Death*Thomas Watson Curtis died on 12 March 1940 at Erlanger, Davidson, North Carolina, at age 48; chief mechanic, textile worker; buried at the City? Cemetery in Lexington.3 

Family

Pauline Schmidt b. 24 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Willard Roscoe Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 May 1893, d. 22 August 1943
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Willard Roscoe Curtis was born on 30 May 1893 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusWillard Roscoe Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of America Matilda Gibson; Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.3 
Marriage*Willard Roscoe Curtis married Ada Mae Smith on 4 November 1913 at Rutherford, North Carolina.4,5 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Willard Roscoe Curtis registered for the draft at 46 Arcade Mill, Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Arcade Cotton Mills as a cotton mill woerker; wife, one child.2 
Census*He and Ada Mae Smith appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, ED 108, sheet 39A, occupation weaver-cotton mill, renting, 2 children at home.4 
CensusWillard Roscoe Curtis and Ada Mae Smith appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation form fixer-cotton mill, renting-$8.80 month, 6 children at home.6 
Death*Willard Roscoe Curtis died on 22 August 1943 at age 50; no North Carolina death record; buried at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.7 

Family

Ada Mae Smith b. 1897, d. 15 Oct 1932
Children

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. [S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Chapel Hill Baptist Church.

Annie Muriel Curtis1

F, b. October 1893
FatherSamuel B. Curtis2 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson2 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited31 Jan 2008
Birth*Annie Muriel Curtis was born in October 1893 at McDowell, North Carolina.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 
(Witness) CensusAnnie Muriel Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of America Matilda Gibson; Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.3 
Census*Annie Muriel Curtis appeared on the census of 11 February 1920 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 123, sheet 10B; apparently Annie kept house and her four siblings worked at the cotton mill.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Nettie E. Curtis1

F, b. June 1897
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited5 Jul 2006
Birth*Nettie E. Curtis was born in June 1897 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusNettie E. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of America Matilda Gibson; Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.2 
(Witness) CensusNettie E. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Annie Muriel Curtis; ED 123, sheet 10B; apparently Annie kept house and her four siblings worked at the cotton mill.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hattie B. Curtis1

F, b. 1900
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited12 Nov 2007
Birth*Hattie B. Curtis was born in 1900 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of America Matilda Gibson; Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.1 
(Witness) CensusHattie B. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Annie Muriel Curtis; ED 123, sheet 10B; apparently Annie kept house and her four siblings worked at the cotton mill.2 
Married Name As of 30 March 1920,her married name was Burrell.3 
Marriage*Hattie B. Curtis married Lawrence Burrell on 30 March 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.s. Falger, M.G.3 

Family

Lawrence Burrell b. c 1899

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Fred Bryan Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 March 1904, d. 4 June 1958
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited20 Mar 2016
Birth*Fred Bryan Curtis was born on 18 March 1904 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of America Matilda Gibson; Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.1 
(Witness) CensusFred Bryan Curtis appeared on the census of 11 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Annie Muriel Curtis; ED 123, sheet 10B; apparently Annie kept house and her four siblings worked at the cotton mill.3 
Marriage*Fred Bryan Curtis married Minnie Brooks on 4 August 1922 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by D.A. Lewis, M.G.4 
Death*Fred Bryan Curtis died on 4 June 1958 at South Carolina at age 54; buried at Laurelwood Cemetery in Rock Hill.2 

Family

Minnie Brooks b. 2 May 1903, d. 14 Jan 1986
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Laurelwood, York, South Carolina.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Samuel Clarence Curtis1,2

M, b. 14 July 1904, d. May 1973
FatherSamuel B. Curtis1 b. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1904
MotherAmerica Matilda Gibson1 b. Oct 1863, d. 11 Nov 1918
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Samuel Clarence Curtis was born on 14 July 1904 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,3 
Name Variation As of 14 July 1904, Samuel Clarence Curtis was also known as Clarence Samuel Curtis.2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of America Matilda Gibson; Ed 38, sheet 4B, occupation none, renting, widowed, 8 children, 8 living, 3 children worked at the cotton mill.1 
(Witness) CensusSamuel Clarence Curtis appeared on the census of 11 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Annie Muriel Curtis; ED 123, sheet 10B; apparently Annie kept house and her four siblings worked at the cotton mill.5 
Marriage*Samuel Clarence Curtis married Maggie Lee Hampton circa 1922 at South Carolina.4,2 
Census*Samuel Clarence Curtis and Maggie Lee Hampton appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation weaver-cotton mill, renting-$8.80 month, 4 children at home.4 
CensusSamuel Clarence Curtis and Maggie Lee Hampton appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, ED 38, sheet 5A, occupation textile worker, renting, 7 children at home.6 
Death*Samuel Clarence Curtis died in May 1973 at Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, at age 68; buried at Grandview Memorial Park Cemetery.3,7 

Family

Maggie Lee Hampton b. 26 Mar 1907, d. 30 May 1980
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1411] Thomas Wade Curtis, "Research of Thomas Wade Curtis", Ancestral File.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Grandview, York, South Carolina.
  8. [S1] Census of Population.

Thomas Raburn1

M, b. 1790
FatherHodge Raburn2 b. 12 Jan 1767, d. 1 Mar 1847
MotherAmanda Watkins2 b. c 1770, d. c 1811
Last Edited12 Aug 2007
Birth*Thomas Raburn was born in 1790 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of Joshua Curtis and Mary Curtis, on 6 February 1810 at Burke, North Carolina.1,3 
Census*Thomas Raburn appeared on the census of 21 October 1850 at District 11, Carroll, Georgia, page 68b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,800, 8 children and Martha and William Slate.1 

Family

Sarah Curtis b. c 1793, d. b 1815
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1168] Old Buncombe County North Carolina Genealogical Society, , Vol. 27, No. 3, August 2006, pages 33-34.
  3. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  4. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.

Constance (Conney) Raburn1,2

F, b. 1812
FatherThomas Raburn1,2 b. 1790
MotherSarah Curtis1,2 b. c 1793, d. b 1815
Last Edited10 Jul 2006
Birth*Constance (Conney) Raburn was born in 1812 at Burke, North Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Slate on 25 December 1832 at Carroll, Georgia.2,3 
Census*Constance (Conney) Raburn appeared on the census of 12 October 1850 at District 839, Paulding, Georgia, page 95, no occupation, widowed, 1 son living with her; indexed as Conna unknown and John W. State.1 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 31 July 1860 at Draketown P.O., District 839, Paulding, Georgia, page 154, occupation seamstress, real estate valued at $120, 2 children at home.4 

Family

William Slate b. c 1809, d. 1849
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.
  3. [S929] Hunting for Bears, Georgia Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

William Slate1,2

M, b. circa 1809, d. 1849
Last Edited6 Jul 2006
Birth*William Slate was born circa 1809 at Haywood, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Constance (Conney) Raburn, daughter of Thomas Raburn and Sarah Curtis, on 25 December 1832 at Carroll, Georgia.1,2 
Death*William Slate died in 1849 at Paulding, Georgia.1 

Family

Constance (Conney) Raburn b. 1812
Children

Citations

  1. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.
  2. [S929] Hunting for Bears, Georgia Marriages.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

John W. Slate1,2

M, b. 1850
FatherWilliam Slate1,2 b. c 1809, d. 1849
MotherConstance (Conney) Raburn1,2 b. 1812
Last Edited6 Jul 2006
Birth*John W. Slate was born in 1850 at Paulding, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 July 1860 Draketown P.O., District 839, Paulding, Georgia, in the household of Constance (Conney) Raburn; page 154, occupation seamstress, real estate valued at $120, 2 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah Ann Slate1,2,3

F, b. 1842
FatherWilliam Slate1,2 b. c 1809, d. 1849
MotherConstance (Conney) Raburn1,2 b. 1812
Last Edited6 Jul 2006
Birth*Sarah Ann Slate was born in 1842 at Paulding, Georgia.1,2 
Census*She appeared on the census of 21 October 1850 at District 11, Carroll, Georgia, page 68b, living with Jno. .F. Yates, a physician, and his wife Hannah, next to the Rabun families.1 
Married Name As of 27 March 1859,her married name was Leverett.3 
Marriage*She married Robert Leverett on 27 March 1859 at Paulding, Georgia.3 

Family

Robert Leverett b. 1841

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.
  3. [S929] Hunting for Bears, Georgia Marriages.

Martha Slate1,2

F, b. 1836
FatherWilliam Slate1,2 b. c 1809, d. 1849
MotherConstance (Conney) Raburn1,2 b. 1812
Last Edited6 Jul 2006
Birth*Martha Slate was born in 1836 at Paulding, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 October 1850 District 11, Carroll, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Raburn; page 68b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,800, 8 children and Martha and William Slate.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.

William Slate1,2

M, b. 1842
FatherWilliam Slate1,2 b. c 1809, d. 1849
MotherConstance (Conney) Raburn1,2 b. 1812
Last Edited6 Jul 2006
Birth*William Slate was born in 1842 at Paulding, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 October 1850 District 11, Carroll, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Raburn; page 68b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,800, 8 children and Martha and William Slate.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Slate appeared on the census of 31 July 1860 Draketown P.O., District 839, Paulding, Georgia, in the household of Constance (Conney) Raburn; page 154, occupation seamstress, real estate valued at $120, 2 children at home.3 
Milit-Beg*William Slate began military service on 6 May 1862 at Buchanan, Haralson, Georgia, as a private, Company G, 40th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee, CSA, "Haralson Defenders."2 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 6 July 1863 at Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi; promoted to Sergeant February 1863; captured at Vicksburg on 4 July 63 and paroled there 6 July 63.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1198] Ruby Haley Moore, History of the Slate and Rabun Families.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Robert Leverett1

M, b. 1841
Last Edited6 Jul 2006
Birth*Robert Leverett was born in 1841 at Paulding, Georgia; probably Pauldilng.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 14 October 1850 at Paulding, Georgia, page 98b, living with his mother Permelia and two sisters.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Slate, daughter of William Slate and Constance (Conney) Raburn, on 27 March 1859 at Paulding, Georgia.1 
Milit-Beg*Robert Leverett began military service on 31 May 1861 at Paulding, Georgia, as a Private, Company C, 7th Infantry Georgia.3 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 8 February 1862 at Centreville, Virginia; received a disability discharge.3 

Family

Sarah Ann Slate b. 1842

Citations

  1. [S929] Hunting for Bears, Georgia Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1171] Historical Data Systems, American Civil War Soldiers Records.

James Young Curtis1,2

M, b. 9 August 1861, d. 3 April 1951
FatherThomas Westlake Curtis3 b. 11 Apr 1830, d. c 1905
MotherMargaret C. Hall3 b. 27 Apr 1836, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*James Young Curtis was born on 9 August 1861 at Fannin, Georgia.3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Morganton P.O., Fairplay, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall; page 388b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusJames Young Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Toccah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis; page 692C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home; he listed himself as widowed, but Margaret was very much present in the 1900 census.5 
(Witness) CensusJames Young Curtis appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Sugar Creek District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Curtis; ED 27, sheet 3A, occupation miller, renting, married 40 years, 10 children, 7 living.6 
Marriage*James Young Curtis married Emmer (Emma) England on 22 December 1901 at Fannin, Georgia.7 
Census*James Young Curtis and Emmer (Emma) England appeared on the census of 11 April 1910 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 35, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.8 
CensusJames Young Curtis and Emmer (Emma) England appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 48, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.9 
CensusJames Young Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, ED 14, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned real estate, widowed, 1 son living with him.9 
NoteB* J.Y. Curtis of this place, charged with killing Reed Kirby one day last week, was given a preliminary trial Tuesday and released. The court held that it was justifiable homicide.10 
ObitJames Young's obituary was published in the Blue Ridge Summit Post on 22 March 1951:
Mr. J.Y. Curtis, 89, died early Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Mullins, of Union Point, GA, following a brief illness. Surviving are two sons; Reed Curtis, U.W. Navy, Ft. Bragg, NC; Ralph Curtis, Columbus, Ohio. Two daughters, Mrs. Grace Mullins, Union Point, GA; Mrs. Pearl Barr, Charleston, SC. Funeral services were held Thurswday from the Blue Ridge Methodist Church, interment in the Hot House Cemetery. Chastain in charge.11 
Death*He died on 3 April 1951 at Greene, Georgia, at age 89; buried at the Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery in Fannin County.12,13 

Family

Emmer (Emma) England b. 26 May 1878, d. 1 Mar 1920
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. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hot House Baptist Church Cemetery.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1409] Viola H. Jones, Blue Ridge Obituaries, 13 January 1934.
  11. [S1409] Viola H. Jones, Blue Ridge Obituaries.
  12. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.
  13. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Hothouse Baptist Church Cemetery.

Alice L. Curtis1

F, b. 10 February 1866, d. 22 February 1948
FatherThomas Westlake Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1830, d. c 1905
MotherMargaret C. Hall1 b. 27 Apr 1836, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited7 Jul 2007
Birth*Alice L. Curtis was born on 10 February 1866 at Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Morganton P.O., Fairplay, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall; page 388b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusAlice L. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Toccah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis; page 692C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home; he listed himself as widowed, but Margaret was very much present in the 1900 census.3 
Married Name As of 2 December 1888,her married name was Cox.4 
Marriage*Alice L. Curtis married King David Cox on 2 December 1888 at Fannin, Georgia.4,5 
CensusAlice L. Cox and King David Cox appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 28, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 3 children, 1 living.6 
Census*Alice L. Curtis and King David Cox appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 2 children, 1 living, 1 child, 1 niece and nephew living with them.4 
CensusAlice L. Curtis and King David Cox appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 48, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, Eula and her family lived with them.7 
CensusAlice L. Curtis and King David Cox appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Toccoa District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation none, no children at home; Eula and family lived next door.8 
Death*Alice L. Curtis died on 22 February 1948 at Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, at age 82; buried at the Cox Family Cemetery.9,2 

Family

King David Cox b. Feb 1866, d. 8 Mar 1948
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Cox.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Cynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 20 October 1869, d. 21 October 1925
FatherThomas Westlake Curtis4 b. 11 Apr 1830, d. c 1905
MotherMargaret C. Hall4 b. 27 Apr 1836, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited8 Jul 2007
Birth*Cynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis was born on 20 October 1869 at Fannin, Georgia.4,5 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Morganton P.O., Fairplay, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall; page 388b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusCynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Toccah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis; page 692C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home; he listed himself as widowed, but Margaret was very much present in the 1900 census.6 
Married Name As of 20 December 1885,her married name was McElroy.7 
Marriage*Cynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis married John McElroy on 20 December 1885 at Fannin, Georgia; by J.M.C. Porter, Elder.7,8 
CensusCynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis and John McElroy appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at District 3, Bradley, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living; name is illegible.9 
CensusCynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis and John McElroy appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 2 children, 2 living.10 
Census*Cynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis and John McElroy appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.11 
Death*Cynthia Elizabeth (Betty) Curtis died on 21 October 1925 at Bradley, Tennessee, at age 56; buried at Sugar Creek Methodist Church Cemetery in Bradley County.3,12 

Family

John McElroy b. 15 Sep 1867, d. 3 Jan 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1199] Henry Clay Curtis, Curtis-Wilson Family History.
  3. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, Bradley #225.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1427] Ernest Lafayette Ross, Bradley County Cemeteries, Sugar Creek.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
  8. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book B, page 362.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  12. [S1427] Ernest Lafayette Ross, Bradley County Cemeteries.

Martha A. Curtis1

F, b. 22 July 1871, d. 18 December 1956
FatherThomas Westlake Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1830, d. c 1905
MotherMargaret C. Hall1 b. 27 Apr 1836, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited11 Jul 2007
Birth*Martha A. Curtis was born on 22 July 1871 at Fannin, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Toccah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis; page 692C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home; he listed himself as widowed, but Margaret was very much present in the 1900 census.1 
Married Name As of 6 December 1894,her married name was Cox.3 
Marriage*Martha A. Curtis married James Elias Cox on 6 December 1894 at Fannin, Georgia; by A.J. Robert, MG.3,4 
Census*Martha A. Curtis and James Elias Cox appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 111, sheet 10A, occupation house painter, renting, married 15 years, 7 children, 5 living.5 
CensusMartha A. Curtis and James Elias Cox appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at District 5, Unicoi, Tennessee, ED 188, sheet 30B, occupation coach painter, renting, 7 children at home.6 
CensusMartha A. Curtis and James Elias Cox appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at Erwin, Unicoi, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 14A, occupation house painter, ownership unclear, 3 children at home.7 
Death*Martha A. Curtis died on 18 December 1956 at Tennessee at age 85; buried at the Evergreen Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee; "daughter of John Curtis."2 

Family

James Elias Cox b. 26 Jul 1872, d. 21 May 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1433] Unicoi County Historical Society, Cemeteries of Unicoi County Tennessee, Evergreen.
  3. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records.
  4. [S1353] Delano, Tennessee Helen (Curtis) Tullock, "Story of the Thomas Curtis Family", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Davidson Curtis1

M, b. 27 May 1874, d. 6 November 1912
FatherThomas Westlake Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1830, d. c 1905
MotherMargaret C. Hall1 b. 27 Apr 1836, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Last Edited13 Jul 2014
Birth*John Davidson Curtis was born on 27 May 1874 at Fannin, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Toccah Twp., Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Westlake Curtis; page 692C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home; he listed himself as widowed, but Margaret was very much present in the 1900 census.1 
CensusJohn Davidson Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Victor, Teller, Colorado, ED 133, sheet 6A, occupation mining, single, boarding with John and Mariah Costigan.3 
Marriage*He married Maud Z. Branson circa 1908 at California
Census*John Davidson Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Keswick Twp., Shasta, California, ED 86, sheet 11A, occupation diamond drill operator - copper mine; married 2 years, wife not present.4 
Death*He died on 6 November 1912 at at James Young Curtis' home, Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia, at age 38; from tuberculosis, 5 November in obituary; buried at the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.5 
ObitJohn Davidson's obituary was published in the an unknown place on 14 December 1912:
John Davidson Curtis (1874-1912) died Nov. 5, 1912, at the home of his brother, J. Y. Curtis, near Blue Ridge, Georgia, from tuberculosis, after a long illness, and was buried Nov. 7th at Harmony.     He leaves a wife and little daughter, besides a host of relatives and friends in the surrounding country, who mourn their loss. He was buried with Masonic rites.- Blue Ridge Summit. Mr. Curtis was well known in Mariposa, having worked here when the mine was in operation. He married Mrs. Maud Branson of this place, who attended him faithfully during his illness. Deceased was 38 years of age. Mrs. Curtis is expected to return to Mariposa during the present month. 

Family

Maud Z. Branson b. 1883
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Harmony Baptist Church.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

William Hyman Carpenter1,2

M, b. 3 July 1857, d. 22 August 1939
FatherJackson Carpenter1,2 b. 1835, d. 24 Jul 1864
MotherMartha (Margaret) Adaline Curtis1,2 b. 24 Jun 1839
Last Edited21 Jun 2008
Birth*William Hyman Carpenter was born on 3 July 1857 at Macon, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 Franklin P.O., Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Jackson Carpenter; page 259b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 2 children and Moses A. Curtis.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Hyman Carpenter appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 Franklin P.O., Cartoogechaye Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Martha (Margaret) Adaline Curtis; page 279, occupation farmer, renting, apparently widowed, 4 children at home.4 
Marriage*William Hyman Carpenter married Mary C. Nichols circa 1878 at North Carolina.2,5 
Census*William Hyman Carpenter appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Cartoogechave Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 61, sheet 17A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 12 children, 12 living.5 
Death*He died on 22 August 1939 at Cartoogechaye Twp., Macon, North Carolina, at age 82; buried at Marden's Cemetery.3 

Family

Mary C. Nichols b. 16 Oct 1859

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 244.
  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 1900.

George B. Carpenter1

M, b. December 1858
FatherJackson Carpenter1,2 b. 1835, d. 24 Jul 1864
MotherMartha (Margaret) Adaline Curtis1,2 b. 24 Jun 1839
Last Edited7 Jul 2006
Birth*George B. Carpenter was born in December 1858 at Macon, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 Franklin P.O., Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Jackson Carpenter; page 259b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 2 children and Moses A. Curtis.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge B. Carpenter appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 Franklin P.O., Cartoogechaye Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Martha (Margaret) Adaline Curtis; page 279, occupation farmer, renting, apparently widowed, 4 children at home.4 
Marriage*George B. Carpenter married Sarah (?) circa 1883 at North Carolina.3 
Census*George B. Carpenter appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Cartoogechave Twp., Macon, North Carolina, Ed 61, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 8 living.3 

Family

Sarah (?) b. May 1856

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 244.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary C. Nichols1

F, b. 16 October 1859
Last Edited7 Jul 2006
Birth*Mary C. Nichols was born on 16 October 1859 at North Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Hyman Carpenter, son of Jackson Carpenter and Martha (Margaret) Adaline Curtis, circa 1878 at North Carolina.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1880,her married name was Carpenter.1 
(Witness) CensusMary C. Nichols appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Cartoogechave Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of William Hyman Carpenter; ED 61, sheet 17A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 12 children, 12 living.2 

Family

William Hyman Carpenter b. 3 Jul 1857, d. 22 Aug 1939

Citations

  1. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 244.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah (?)1

F, b. May 1856
Last Edited7 Jul 2006
Birth*Sarah (?) was born in May 1856 at North Carolina.1 
Married Name As of circa 1883,her married name was Carpenter.1 
Marriage*She married George B. Carpenter, son of Jackson Carpenter and Martha (Margaret) Adaline Curtis, circa 1883 at North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah (?) appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Cartoogechave Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of George B. Carpenter; Ed 61, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 8 living.1 

Family

George B. Carpenter b. Dec 1858

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.