Loren Johnson Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 5 August 1887, d. November 1971
FatherJoshua Columbus Curtis1 b. 27 Feb 1849, d. 24 Apr 1933
MotherSarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor1 b. 6 May 1859, d. 13 Nov 1946
Last Edited1 Sep 2012
Birth*Loren Johnson Curtis was born on 5 August 1887 at Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 158, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living with them.1 
Marriage*Loren Johnson Curtis married Effie Nocula circa 1915.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Loren Johnson Curtis registered for the draft at Candler (RFD), Buncombe, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Joshua C. Curtis as a farmhand; wife and one child.3 
Census*He and Effie Nocula appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation fireman-fire department, renting, 1 child.5 
Divorce*Loren Johnson Curtis and Effie Nocula were divorced between 1921 and 1929 at Washington.6 
Death*Loren Johnson Curtis died in November 1971 at Oregon City, Clackamas, Washington, at age 84.7 

Family

Effie Nocula b. 26 Oct 1894, d. 7 Apr 1985
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1241] Unknown author, Buncombe County Heritage, Article 156.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 307.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Shirley Louise Curtis1,2

F, b. 3 October 1890, d. 30 May 1967
FatherJoshua Columbus Curtis1 b. 27 Feb 1849, d. 24 Apr 1933
MotherSarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor1 b. 6 May 1859, d. 13 Nov 1946
Last Edited1 Jul 2008
Birth*Shirley Louise Curtis was born on 3 October 1890 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,3,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 158, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living with them.1 
(Witness) CensusShirley Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Upper Hominy District, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 34, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 27 years, 7 children, 6 living.5 
Married Name As of 30 November 1911,her married name was Britt.6 
Marriage*Shirley Louise Curtis married Walter Clarke Britt on 30 November 1911 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by R.F. Campbell; witnesses William F. Duncan, Zeb F. Curtis, Alma Miller.6 
Census*Shirley Louise Curtis and Walter Clarke Britt appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 15A, occupation foundry company, renting, no children, niece Lucy Cowan lived with them.7 
CensusShirley Louise Curtis and Walter Clarke Britt appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 27, sheet 12A, occupation owner-plumbing & hardware company, owned home valued at $25,000, radio, niece Lucy (Cowan) Britt and nephew Watson L. Lutley lived with them.8 
Death*Shirley Louise Curtis died on 30 May 1967 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 76; buried at Riverside Cemetery.3,4 

Family

Walter Clarke Britt b. 30 Apr 1885, d. 5 Nov 1941

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1241] Unknown author, Buncombe County Heritage, Article 156.
  3. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 307.
  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 1910.
  6. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Mackey Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 June 1892, d. 31 May 1912
FatherJoshua Columbus Curtis1 b. 27 Feb 1849, d. 24 Apr 1933
MotherSarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor1 b. 6 May 1859, d. 13 Nov 1946
Last Edited19 Sep 2006
Birth*John Mackey Curtis was born on 18 June 1892 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 158, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living with them.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn Mackey Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Upper Hominy District, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 34, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 27 years, 7 children, 6 living.4 
Death*John Mackey Curtis died on 31 May 1912 at Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 19; buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1241] Unknown author, Buncombe County Heritage, article 156.
  3. [S1259] Joseph and William Miller, Haywood County Cemeteries, Pleasant Hill Methodist.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1259] Joseph and William Miller, Haywood County Cemeteries, Pleasant Hill.

Mary Pauline Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 August 1896, d. 19 April 1977
FatherJoshua Columbus Curtis1 b. 27 Feb 1849, d. 24 Apr 1933
MotherSarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor1 b. 6 May 1859, d. 13 Nov 1946
Last Edited4 Nov 2007
Birth*Mary Pauline Curtis was born on 17 August 1896 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 158, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living with them.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Pauline Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Upper Hominy District, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Columbus Curtis and Sarah Louise Elizabeth Taylor; ED 34, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 27 years, 7 children, 6 living.4 
Married Name As of 6 January 1921,her married name was Jones.5 
Marriage*Mary Pauline Curtis married Edward Fulton Jones on 6 January 1921 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by H.L. Powell; witnessed by Mrs. J.C. Curtis, Mrs. H.L. Powell.5 
Census*Mary Pauline Curtis and Edward Fulton Jones appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 29, sheet 13A, occupation vice president-wholesale oil company, renting-$25 month, radio, no children.6 
Death*Mary Pauline Curtis died on 19 April 1977 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 80; no children.3,7 

Family

Edward Fulton Jones b. 10 Aug 1889, d. 27 Apr 1949

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1241] Unknown author, Buncombe County Heritage, Article 156.
  3. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 307.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Martha (Mattie) E. Curtis1,2

F, b. 10 February 1867, d. before 1895
FatherElijah Curtis1,2,3 b. 1834
MotherSarah J. Spake1,3,2 b. Dec 1840, d. 21 Aug 1917
Last Edited25 Oct 2006
Birth*Martha (Mattie) E. Curtis was born on 10 February 1867 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 585b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children, a stepchild and Betsie Spake at home.1 
(Witness) CensusMartha (Mattie) E. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 433D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Betsey Spake, sister-in-law, at home.4 
Marriage*Martha (Mattie) E. Curtis married George Washington Curtis, son of James McDowell Curtis and Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock, on 26 December 1882 at at her father's home, McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
Death*Martha (Mattie) E. Curtis died before 1895 at McDowell, North Carolina.2 

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 26 May 1862, d. 18 May 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1228] Carolyn Curtis, "Ancestral File and Research of Carolyn Curtis", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Elijah Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 1834
FatherLevi Curtis4 b. c 1788, d. 1848
MotherMrs. Levi Curtis4 b. bt 1795 - 1800
Last Edited7 Nov 2007
Birth*Elijah Curtis was born in 1834 at Burke, North Carolina; no proof Elijah was the son of Levi, but he fits as the next-to-youngest son in Levi's 1840 census record.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Old Fort P.O., McDowell, North Carolina, page 178b, occupation laborer, single, living with L.W. Morrison; age reported as 22, but probably is incorrect.6 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 30 July 1861 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, as a Private, Company C, 25th North Carolina Infantry for one year, age 26, resident of Henderson County.7 
Milit-End*He ended military service after February 1864; no discharge record in his file; one record describes him as appearing on the list of casualties in Ransom's Division, severely wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, 31 December 1862, but he appears on later muster rolls, including absent without leave for two months as of October 31, 1863 but present and paid through December 31, 1863.7 
Marriage*He married Sarah J. Spake on 27 February 1867 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,8 
Census*Elijah Curtis appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 585b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children, a stepchild and Betsie Spake at home.1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 433D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Betsey Spake, sister-in-law, at home.9 

Family

Sarah J. Spake b. Dec 1840, d. 21 Aug 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1228] Carolyn Curtis, "Ancestral File and Research of Carolyn Curtis", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1840, 1860.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S1543] "Military Service Record of Elijah Curtis (CSA)."
  8. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sarah J. Spake1,2,3

F, b. December 1840, d. 21 August 1917
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*Sarah J. Spake was born in December 1840 at McDowell, North Carolina; daughter of Philip and Sarah Spake (see 1850 McDowell census); prior marriage to McKoy, daughter Sarah b. 1863.4,2,3,5 
Married Name As of 27 February 1867,her married name was Curtis.6,2,7 
Marriage*She married Elijah Curtis, son of Levi Curtis and Mrs. Levi Curtis, on 27 February 1867 at McDowell, North Carolina.6,2,7 
(Witness) CensusSarah J. Spake appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 585b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children, a stepchild and Betsie Spake at home.6 
(Witness) CensusSarah J. Spake appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 433D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Betsey Spake, sister-in-law, at home.8 
(Witness) CensusSarah J. Spake appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis; ED 116, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and 4 in-laws.9 
(Witness) CensusSarah J. Spake appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Ada May Curtis; ED 105, sheet 6A, occupation dressmaker-at home, single, renting, daughter and mother lived with her.10 
Death*Sarah J. Spake died on 21 August 1917 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 76; year of birth given as about 1833, G.W. Curtis informant (information is not reliable); buried at Old Fort Cemetery.5 

Family

Elijah Curtis b. 1834
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870.
  2. [S1228] Carolyn Curtis, "Ancestral File and Research of Carolyn Curtis", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
  5. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

William H. Curtis1

M, b. 1869, d. between 1871 and 1880
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1834
MotherSarah J. Spake1 b. Dec 1840, d. 21 Aug 1917
Last Edited12 Aug 2006
Birth*William H. Curtis was born in 1869 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 585b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children, a stepchild and Betsie Spake at home.1 
Death*William H. Curtis died between 1871 and 1880 at McDowell, North Carolina; not present in 1880 census.2 

Citations

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

Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis1,2

F, b. April 1871, d. 1 March 1951
FatherElijah Curtis3 b. 1834
MotherSarah J. Spake3 b. Dec 1840, d. 21 Aug 1917
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis was born in April 1871 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 433D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Betsey Spake, sister-in-law, at home.3 
Marriage*Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis married George Washington Curtis, son of James McDowell Curtis and Matilda M. (Millie) Blalock, on 9 January 1895 at McDowell, North Carolina.4 
Census*Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 116, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and 4 in-laws.5 
CensusArra (Arrie) M. Curtis and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 6B, occupation plaster, second marriage 14 years, 5 children, 4 living.6 
CensusArra (Arrie) M. Curtis and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 4, sheet 5B, occupation planter (plasterer?), owned home, 5 children at home.7 
CensusArra (Arrie) M. Curtis and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 1A, occupation plasterer, owned home valued at $2,500, 2 sons at home.8 
Death*Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis died on 1 March 1951 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 79.9 

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 26 May 1862, d. 18 May 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1266] Montgomery County Historical Society, Montgomery County Heritage.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1228] Carolyn Curtis, "Ancestral File and Research of Carolyn Curtis", Ancestral File.

Ada May Curtis1,2

F, b. 5 July 1872, d. 31 May 1928
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1834
MotherSarah J. Spake1 b. Dec 1840, d. 21 Aug 1917
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*Ada May Curtis was born on 5 July 1872 at McDowell, North Carolina; daughter of Elijah Curtis and Sarah Spake, both born in McDowell County.3,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 433D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Betsey Spake, sister-in-law, at home.1 
(Witness) CensusAda May Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis; ED 116, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and 4 in-laws.5 
Census*Ada May Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 6A, occupation dressmaker-at home, single, renting, daughter and mother lived with her.6 
Death*She died on 31 May 1928 at Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 55; widowed, buried at Haw Creek Cemetery.4 

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  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 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.

Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis1

F, b. June 1876
FatherElijah Curtis2 b. 1834
MotherSarah J. Spake2 b. Dec 1840, d. 21 Aug 1917
Last Edited1 Jul 2008
Birth*Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis was born in June 1876 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Elijah Curtis; page 433D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Betsey Spake, sister-in-law, at home.2 
(Witness) CensusLula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Crooked Creek Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis; ED 116, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and 4 in-laws.3 
Married Name As of 26 April 1903,her married name was Burgin.4 
Marriage*Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis married Columbus C. Burgin on 26 April 1903 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by W.s. Wilson, M.G.4 
Census*Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis and Columbus C. Burgin appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 4B, occupation carpenter-contractor, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living, 3 from his prior marriage.5 
CensusLula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis and Columbus C. Burgin appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.6 

Family

Columbus C. Burgin b. 1 Feb 1858, d. 1 Mar 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Sarah Jane Rogers1

F, b. 1847
Last Edited28 Feb 2007
Birth*Sarah Jane Rogers was born in 1847 at North Carolina; last name based on mother's name in 1880 census.1 
Married Name As of May 1870,her married name was Curtis.2 
Marriage*She married Robert Severn Curtis, son of Jason A. (Jace) Curtis and Charity M. Patton, in May 1870 at North Carolina.2 
CensusSarah Jane Rogers and Robert Severn Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Dysartvsville Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, occupation farmer, 2 children and mother in law at home.3 

Family

Robert Severn Curtis b. 29 Mar 1847, d. 4 Jan 1925
Children

Citations

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

Rhoda Elizabeth (Sis) Champion1,2

F, b. 1848
Last Edited23 Jun 2008
Birth*Rhoda Elizabeth (Sis) Champion was born in 1848 at Mitchell, North Carolina; mother listed as Bettie F. Champion in 1880 census; also children's death certificates.3,4 
Married Name As of September 1869,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William Jason Curtis, son of Jason A. (Jace) Curtis and Charity M. Patton, in September 1869 at North Carolina; no marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusRhoda Elizabeth (Sis) Champion appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 Dysartville P.O., Dysartville Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of William Jason Curtis; page 591b, occupation farmer, no children.1 
Census*Rhoda Elizabeth (Sis) Champion and William Jason Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, page 495A, occupation farmer, 4 daughters and mother-in-law at home.5 

Family

William Jason Curtis b. 1852
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Rebecca Curtis Green.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  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 1880.

Lottie E. Gunner1

F, b. circa 1870, d. between 1895 and 1899
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Lottie E. Gunner was born circa 1870.1 
Married Name As of 28 July 1894,her married name was Gill.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph B. Gill, son of Michael Gill and Isabella Jane Curtis, on 28 July 1894 at Posey, Indiana.1 
Death*Lottie E. Gunner died between 1895 and 1899 at Posey, Indiana; Joseph was widowed with no apparent children in the 1900 census.2 

Family

Joseph B. Gill b. Jun 1866, d. 8 Jun 1909

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-11, page 317.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary I. Highman1,2

F, b. 1896, d. between 1924 and 1930
FatherAndrew J. Highman1 b. 1872
MotherClara E. Sturm1 b. 1872, d. bt 1921 - 1929
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Mary I. Highman was born in 1896 at Indiana.1 
Married Name As of circa 1914,her married name was Thomas.1 
Marriage*She married Silas Owen Thomas, son of Silas Owen Thomas and Stella Curtis, on 22 September 1915 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusMary I. Highman appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Silas Owen Thomas; ED 44, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.1 
Death*Mary I. Highman died between 1924 and 1930 at Posey, Indiana; the three boys were living with their grandfather in 1930.3 

Family

Silas Owen Thomas b. 27 Sep 1894, d. bt 1924 - 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-16, page 104.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

William B. Thomas1

M, b. 1915
FatherSilas Owen Thomas1 b. 27 Sep 1894, d. bt 1924 - 1930
MotherMary I. Highman1 b. 1896, d. bt 1924 - 1930
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*William B. Thomas was born in 1915 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Silas Owen Thomas; ED 44, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam B. Thomas appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Andrew J. Highman; ED 8, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting-$5 month, living with him were his daughter Lucile and three Thomas grandsons.2 

Citations

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

Ralph Thomas1

M, b. 1917
FatherSilas Owen Thomas1 b. 27 Sep 1894, d. bt 1924 - 1930
MotherMary I. Highman1 b. 1896, d. bt 1924 - 1930
Last Edited20 Jan 2007
Birth*Ralph Thomas was born in 1917 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Silas Owen Thomas; ED 44, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusRalph Thomas appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Andrew J. Highman; ED 8, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting-$5 month, living with him were his daughter Lucile and three Thomas grandsons.2 

Citations

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

Dorice Thomas1

F, b. 1918
FatherSilas Owen Thomas1 b. 27 Sep 1894, d. bt 1924 - 1930
MotherMary I. Highman1 b. 1896, d. bt 1924 - 1930
Last Edited20 Jan 2007
Birth*Dorice Thomas was born in 1918 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Silas Owen Thomas; ED 44, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lyndle Thomas1

M, b. 1923
FatherSilas Owen Thomas1 b. 27 Sep 1894, d. bt 1924 - 1930
MotherMary I. Highman1 b. 1896, d. bt 1924 - 1930
Last Edited20 Jan 2007
Birth*Lyndle Thomas was born in 1923 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Andrew J. Highman; ED 8, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting-$5 month, living with him were his daughter Lucile and three Thomas grandsons.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Andrew J. Highman1

M, b. 1872
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Andrew J. Highman was born in 1872 at Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Clara E. Sturm on 19 February 1893 at Harrison, Indiana.1,2 
Census*Andrew J. Highman appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 8, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting-$5 month, living with him were his daughter Lucile and three Thomas grandsons.3 

Family

Clara E. Sturm b. 1872, d. bt 1921 - 1929
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book M, page 157.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Clara E. Sturm1

F, b. 1872, d. between 1921 and 1929
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Clara E. Sturm was born in 1872 at Indiana.1 
Married Name As of 19 February 1893,her married name was Highman.1,2 
Marriage*She married Andrew J. Highman on 19 February 1893 at Harrison, Indiana.1,2 
Death*Clara E. Sturm died between 1921 and 1929 at Posey, Indiana; Andrew was widowed in 1930.1 

Family

Andrew J. Highman b. 1872
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book M, page 157.

Everett H. Alldredge1

M, b. 1894, d. 4 August 1919
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Everett H. Alldredge was born in 1894 at Posey, Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Thomas, daughter of Silas Owen Thomas and Stella Curtis, on 29 February 1912 at Posey, Indiana.1 
Death*Everett H. Alldredge died on 4 August 1919 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Stella Curtis; ED 6, sheet 10B, occupation none, real estate valued at $1,400, widowed, 1 son, her mother and two Alldredge grandsons living with her.2 

Family

Ruth Thomas b. 21 Nov 1895, d. bt 1914 - 1919
Children

Citations

  1. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, Posey, Book CH-2, page 184.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Posey, Book CH-3, page 98.
  4. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Posey, Book CH-3, page 132.

Everett Owen Alldredge1

M, b. 22 September 1912, d. September 1973
FatherEverett H. Alldredge1 b. 1894, d. 4 Aug 1919
MotherRuth Thomas1 b. 21 Nov 1895, d. bt 1914 - 1919
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Everett Owen Alldredge was born on 22 September 1912 at Posey, Indiana.1 
Death*He died in September 1973; place of death unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Posey, Book CH-3, page 98.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Elvis M. Alldredge1

M, b. 25 July 1914, d. September 1986
FatherEverett H. Alldredge1 b. 1894, d. 4 Aug 1919
MotherRuth Thomas1 b. 21 Nov 1895, d. bt 1914 - 1919
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Elvis M. Alldredge was born on 25 July 1914 at Posey, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Stella Curtis; ED 6, sheet 10B, occupation none, real estate valued at $1,400, widowed, 1 son, her mother and two Alldredge grandsons living with her.2 
Death*Elvis M. Alldredge died in September 1986 at Christopher, Franklin, Illinois, at age 72.3 

Citations

  1. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Posey, Book CH-3, page 132.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

John H. Bell1

M, b. circa 1900
Last Edited19 Jan 2007
Birth*John H. Bell was born circa 1900.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Irene Thomas, daughter of Silas Owen Thomas and Stella Curtis, on 24 December 1919 at Posey, Indiana.1 

Family

Mary Irene Thomas b. 3 Oct 1900

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Posey, Book C-17, page 91.

Mildred Hogan1

F, b. 21 April 1902, d. December 1972
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Mildred Hogan was born on 21 April 1902 at Indiana.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1922,her married name was Thomas.1 
Marriage*She married Lloyd Thomas, son of Silas Owen Thomas and Stella Curtis, circa 1922 at Indiana; no marriage record.1 
(Witness) CensusMildred Hogan appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Lloyd Thomas; ED 8, sheet 9A, occupation manager-gravel yard, renting-$25 month, 1 child and Helen Hogan, his sister-in-law at home.1 
Death*Mildred Hogan died in December 1972 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 70.2 

Family

Lloyd Thomas b. 23 Aug 1902, d. Apr 1979
Child

Citations

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

John Thomas1

M, b. 26 January 1925, d. 16 May 2001
FatherLloyd Thomas1 b. 23 Aug 1902, d. Apr 1979
MotherMildred Hogan1 b. 21 Apr 1902, d. Dec 1972
Last Edited23 Sep 2012
Birth*John Thomas was born on 26 January 1925 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Lloyd Thomas; ED 8, sheet 9A, occupation manager-gravel yard, renting-$25 month, 1 child and Helen Hogan, his sister-in-law at home.1 
Death*John Thomas died on 16 May 2001 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 76; buried at Black's Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Black's, Posey, Indiana.

Sibyl Stonecipher1,2

F, b. 31 May 1897, d. October 1980
FatherThaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher1,2 b. 24 Aug 1871, d. 30 Mar 1950
MotherLaura B. Miller1,2 b. 7 Sep 1877, d. 30 Sep 1917
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Sibyl Stonecipher was born on 31 May 1897 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Thaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher; Ed 42, sheet 20A, occupation school teacher, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusSibyl Stonecipher appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Zionsville, Boone, Indiana, in the household of Thaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher; ED 9, sheet 13A, occupation superintendent of schools, married 13 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 
Residence*Sibyl Stonecipher lived on 15 August 1946 at Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky; Miss Sybil Stonecipher attended the reunion in Mt. Vernon of the ten children of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Thomas and their families.4 
Death*She died in October 1980 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, at age 83; not found in 1920 and 1930 censuses, may have been a teacher; apparently never married.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Posey, Book H-4, page 84.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1212] Carlene McConnell, Posey County Newspapers, Volume I, page 52.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Hiram Eligah Stonecipher1,2,3

M, b. 17 September 1899, d. 30 November 1994
FatherThaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher1,2 b. 24 Aug 1871, d. 30 Mar 1950
MotherLaura B. Miller1,2 b. 7 Sep 1877, d. 30 Sep 1917
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Hiram Eligah Stonecipher was born on 17 September 1899 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Thaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher; Ed 42, sheet 20A, occupation school teacher, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHiram Eligah Stonecipher appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Zionsville, Boone, Indiana, in the household of Thaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher; ED 9, sheet 13A, occupation superintendent of schools, married 13 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
Marriage*Hiram Eligah Stonecipher married Clara Biedermann circa 1930 at Indiana; no marriage record.5,3 
Census*Hiram Eligah Stonecipher appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 323, sheet 14B, occupation title company, renting-$70 month, no children; father lived with them.5 
Death*He died on 30 November 1994 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, at age 95.6 

Family

Clara Biedermann b. 1892, d. 1966

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Posey, Book CH-1, page 294.
  3. [S1010] H. S. Stonecipher, H.S. Stonecipher History, page 280.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Clara Biedermann1,2

F, b. 1892, d. 1966
Last Edited13 Aug 2006
Birth*Clara Biedermann was born in 1892 at Alabama.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1930,her married name was Stonecipher.1,2 
Marriage*She married Hiram Eligah Stonecipher, son of Thaddeus (Taddy) Hiram Stonecipher and Laura B. Miller, circa 1930 at Indiana; no marriage record.1,2 
(Witness) CensusClara Biedermann appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, in the household of Hiram Eligah Stonecipher; ED 323, sheet 14B, occupation title company, renting-$70 month, no children; father lived with them.1 
Death*Clara Biedermann died in 1966.1,2 

Family

Hiram Eligah Stonecipher b. 17 Sep 1899, d. 30 Nov 1994

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1010] H. S. Stonecipher, H.S. Stonecipher History, page 280.