Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Bessie Maude Roney¹

F, b. 10 December 1878, d. 18 July 1948

Father

Chesley Henry Roney¹ b. 7 Jan 1853, d. 8 Nov 1924

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 11 Oct 1856, d. 24 May 1909

Last Edited

14 Nov 2006

Birth*

Bessie Maude Roney was born on 10 December 1878 at Alamance, North Carolina.¹

Death*

She died on 18 July 1948 at Guilford, North Carolina, at age 69; buried at the Springwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery; married William T. Ingle.¹

Citations

[S894] Elaine Connell Marshall Curtis and his daughter, "Ancestral File of Marshall Curtis and Elaine Connell", Ancestral File.

Herbert Chesley Roney^1,2

M, b. 16 August 1883, d. 15 September 1922

Father

Chesley Henry Roney¹ b. 7 Jan 1853, d. 8 Nov 1924

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 11 Oct 1856, d. 24 May 1909

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

Herbert Chesley Roney was born on 16 August 1883 at McCray, Alamance, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Chesley Henry Roney and Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis; ED 5, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Herbert Chesley Roney appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Chesley Henry Roney; ED 6, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children, daughter in law and grandson at home.¹

Death*

Herbert Chesley Roney died on 15 September 1922 at Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, at age 39; occupation farmer, wife Millie; buried at Pine Hill Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S894] Elaine Connell Marshall Curtis and his daughter, "Ancestral File of Marshall Curtis and Elaine Connell", Ancestral File.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Clyde Ruffin Roney^1,2

M, b. 15 August 1887, d. 5 August 1975

Father

Chesley Henry Roney¹ b. 7 Jan 1853, d. 8 Nov 1924

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 11 Oct 1856, d. 24 May 1909

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Clyde Ruffin Roney was born on 15 August 1887 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Chesley Henry Roney and Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis; ED 5, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Clyde Ruffin Roney appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Chesley Henry Roney; ED 6, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children, daughter in law and grandson at home.³

DraftWW1*

In 1917 Clyde Ruffin Roney registered for the draft at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.²

Death*

He died on 5 August 1975 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 87; retired farmer/merchant; married Nina Faulknerburied at Pine Hill Cemetery.⁴

Obit

Clyde Ruffin's obituary was published in the Burlington Newspaper on circa 21 December 1998:
BURLINGTON — Mr. Ralph Nathaniel Roney Sr., 85, of 1653 N.C. 62, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after three years of failing health, four weeks critical. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband for 61 years to Mrs. Thelma Terrell Roney, who survives, and the son of Mr. Clyde Ruffin Roney and Mrs. Bennie Boone Roney, both deceased. He retired from Barnwell Brothers and Associated Transport after 34 years of service as a truck driver. He was a member of Teamsters Local 391. He was a charter member of Glencoe Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Bennie) Hall of Burlington, Mrs. Roy (Vickie) Shepherd of Whitsett and Mrs. Randy (Cheryl) Massey of Burlington; a son, Mr. Ralph Nathaniel Roney Jr. of Haymarket, Va., and Mr. Clyde "Buck" Roney of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Pickard of Burlington; seven half sisters, Mrs. Virginia Kernodle, Mrs. Betty Lou Cheek, Mrs. Delores Boone, Mrs. Shelby Aldridge, Mrs. Becky Jarvis, Mrs. Doris Perry and Mrs. Nancy Thomas, all of Burlington; a half brother, Mr. Herbert F. Roney of Burlington; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Alene Christopher and Mrs. Pauline Caudle; and three brothers, Mr. William Chelsey Roney, Mr. Paul Boone Roney and Mr. Curtis Ruffin Roney; and a half-brother, Mr. James "Duke" Roney. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Glencoe Baptist Church by the Rev. Darrell Massey, pastor, the Rev. Felton Massey and the Rev. Larry Janey. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Entombment will be in the Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum.⁵

Obit

Clyde Ruffin's obituary was published in the Burlington Newspaper on circa 7 February 2000:
BURLINGTON – Mr. Herbert Franklin Roney, 65, of 1709 Deep Creek Church Road, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at Liberty Commons of Alamance after a long illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Eunice “Peggy” Shambley Roney and the son of Mr. Clyde Ruffin Roney and Mrs. Nina Faulkner Roney, both deceased. He was retired from Mewman-Whitney of Greensboro. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World Warr II and a member of Harvest Hills Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Dawn “Skip” Roney) Pope; and eight sisters, Mrs. Virginia R. kernodle, Mrs. Betty Lou R. Cheek, Mrs. Delores Ann R. Boone, Mrs. Shelby R. Aldridge, Mrs. Becki R. Jarvis, Mrs. Doris R. Perry, Mrs. Nancy R. Thomas and Mrs. Sarah R. Pickard, all of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ms. Rhonda R. Stainback; two sisters, Mrs. Alene R. Christopher and Mrs. Pauline R. Caudle; and five brothers, Mr. Ralph N. Roney, Mr. James D. Roney, Mr. William Chesley Roney, Mr. Paul Boone Roney and Mr. Curtis Ruffin Roney.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at West Burlington Church of God by the Rev. Olin Tatum, pastor, and the Rev. Jerry Towe, pastor of Harvest Hills Church of God. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Elon College.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.

Lollie Evora Roney^1,2,3

F, b. 21 December 1892, d. 4 June 1960

Father

Chesley Henry Roney¹ b. 7 Jan 1853, d. 8 Nov 1924

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 11 Oct 1856, d. 24 May 1909

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

Lollie Evora Roney was born on 21 December 1892 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Chesley Henry Roney and Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis; ED 5, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Lollie Evora Roney appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Faucette Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Chesley Henry Roney; ED 6, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children, daughter in law and grandson at home.⁴

Death*

Lollie Evora Roney died on 4 June 1960 at Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, at age 67; died in Winston Salem; married William Henry Ray; buried at the Chapel Hill Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S894] Elaine Connell Marshall Curtis and his daughter, "Ancestral File of Marshall Curtis and Elaine Connell", Ancestral File.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mabel Jane Crabtree^1,2

F, b. 9 May 1912, d. 16 March 1990

Last Edited

31 Dec 2014

Birth*

Mabel Jane Crabtree was born on 9 May 1912 at North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 24 December 1932,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married George Elmo Curtis, son of William Oscar Curtis and Margaret Adaline (Maggie) Griffin, on 24 December 1932 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.^1,3

Census*

Mabel Jane Crabtree and George Elmo Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Albright, Alamance, North Carolina, ED 1-12, sheet 11B, occupation hosiery mill, real estate valued at $300, 2 sons.⁴

Death*

Mabel Jane Crabtree died on 16 March 1990 at Alamance, North Carolina, at age 77; buried at the Mt. Hermon Church Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Mabel Jane's obituary was published in the Greensboro News & Record on 18 March 1990:

GRAHAM - Mrs. Mabel Crabtree Curtis, 77, of 3853 Mount Hermon-Rock Creek Road died Friday at her home. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A native of Alamance County, she was a homemaker and retired beekeeper. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club, Women's United Methodist Society and Women's Club of Florida. Surviving are husband, George E. Curtis; sons, Elliott Curtis of the home, Harold P. Curtis of La Belle, Fla; sister, Mrs. Mildred C. Coble of Snow Camp; brothers, Ernest Crabtree of Burlington, Joe Crabtree, Dewey Crabtree, both of Graham; six grandchildren. [Greensboro News & Record March 18, 1990]⁵

Family

George Elmo Curtis b. 17 Aug 1910, d. 16 Jul 1994

Child

Harold Pickett Curtis b. 10 Sep 1936, d. 24 Feb 2021

Citations

[S1304] Mrs. J.S. Welborn, North Carolina Tombstone Records, Mt. Hermon.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S2136] State of Virginia, Virginia Marriages 1785-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1100] Greensboro News & Record.

John Raines¹

M, b. 1783, d. between 1841 and 1850

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

John Raines was born in 1783 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane Williams on 18 October 1803 at Randolph, North Carolina; Gorg McDaniel, bondsman; J. Bain, witness.^1,2

Death*

John Raines died between 1841 and 1850 at Cocke, Tennessee.¹

Family

Jane Williams b. 1785, d. bt 1851 - 1860

Child

Larkin Raines+¹ b. 1 Apr 1810, d. 11 Jul 1854

Citations

[S1322] Steve Wilson, "Wilson Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.

Jane Williams¹

F, b. 1785, d. between 1851 and 1860

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Jane Williams was born in 1785 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

She married John Raines on 18 October 1803 at Randolph, North Carolina; Gorg McDaniel, bondsman; J. Bain, witness.^1,2

Married Name

As of 18 October 1803,her married name was Raines.^1,2

Death*

Jane Williams died between 1851 and 1860 at Cannon, Tennessee.¹

Family

John Raines b. 1783, d. bt 1841 - 1850

Child

Larkin Raines+¹ b. 1 Apr 1810, d. 11 Jul 1854

Citations

[S1322] Steve Wilson, "Wilson Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.

Robert J. Simmes¹

M, b. August 1873

Father

William J. Simmes¹ b. May 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1919

Mother

Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis¹ b. 1844, d. 1922

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Robert J. Simmes was born in August 1873 at Jasper, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Jasper, Texas, in the household of William J. Simmes and Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis; page 137D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Robert J. Simmes appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Justice Precinct 2, Jasper, Texas, in the household of Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis and William J. Simmes; ED 28, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 5 children, 4 living.³

Citations

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

Bessie Elizabeth Simmes¹

F, b. March 1879

Father

William J. Simmes¹ b. May 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1919

Mother

Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis¹ b. 1844, d. 1922

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Bessie Elizabeth Simmes was born in March 1879 at Jasper, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Jasper, Texas, in the household of William J. Simmes and Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis; page 137D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Bessie Elizabeth Simmes appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Justice Precinct 2, Jasper, Texas, in the household of Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis and William J. Simmes; ED 28, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 5 children, 4 living.³

Citations

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

Adeline Simmes¹

F, b. 1875

Father

William J. Simmes¹ b. May 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1919

Mother

Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis¹ b. 1844, d. 1922

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Adeline Simmes was born in 1875 at Jasper, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Jasper, Texas, in the household of William J. Simmes and Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis; page 137D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lula C. Simmes¹

F, b. May 1882

Father

William J. Simmes¹ b. May 1842, d. bt 1901 - 1919

Mother

Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis¹ b. 1844, d. 1922

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Lula C. Simmes was born in May 1882 at Jasper, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Justice Precinct 2, Jasper, Texas, in the household of Rachel Malvina (Mal) Curtis and William J. Simmes; ED 28, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Moses Norris¹

M, b. 1827

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Moses Norris was born in 1827 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Marriage*

Moses Norris married Emily (?) circa 1851 at Tennessee; no marriage record.²

Census*

Moses Norris and Emily (?) appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Big Bend P.O., Big Fork Twp., Polk, Arkansas, page 643b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children at home.²

Family

Emily (?) b. 1835

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

William Norris¹

M, b. 1830

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

William Norris was born in 1830 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Marriage*

William Norris married Eliza (?) in 1853 at Tennessee; no marriage record.²

Census*

William Norris and Eliza (?) appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Benton P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, page 431b, occupation miner, 3 children at home.²

Family

Eliza (?) b. 1835

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Isaac Norris¹

M, b. 1834

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Isaac Norris was born in 1834 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Asbury Norris¹

M, b. 1836

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Asbury Norris was born in 1836 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Marriage*

Asbury Norris married Amanda E. (?) circa 1857 at Tennessee; no marriage record.²

Census*

Asbury Norris and Amanda E. (?) appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Big Bend P.O., Big Fork Twp., Polk, Arkansas, page 643b, occupation illegible, renting, 1 child; lived next to Moses.²

Family

Amanda E. (?) b. 1837

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Telitha Norris¹

F, b. 1838

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Telitha Norris was born in 1838 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Emily Norris¹

F, b. 1840

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Emily Norris was born in 1840 at Cherokee, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

John Norris¹

M, b. 1842

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

John Norris was born in 1842 at Cherokee, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

(Witness) Census

John Norris appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 Benton P.O., 8th District, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 431b, occupation captain at Eureka Copper Mine, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Madison Norris¹

M, b. 1844

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Madison Norris was born in 1844 at Cherokee, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

(Witness) Census

Madison Norris appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 Benton P.O., 8th District, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 431b, occupation captain at Eureka Copper Mine, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah A. Norris¹

F, b. 1847

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Sarah A. Norris was born in 1847 at Cherokee, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah A. Norris appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 Benton P.O., 8th District, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 431b, occupation captain at Eureka Copper Mine, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Wesley Norris¹

M, b. 1832

Father

Samuel Norris¹ b. 1807

Mother

Malissa Curtis¹ b. 1806

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Wesley Norris was born in 1832 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis; page 15b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 10 children at home; also Milly, Lucinda and Eliza Andrews.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Emily (?)¹

F, b. 1835

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Emily (?) was born in 1835 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1851,her married name was Norris.¹

Marriage*

She married Moses Norris, son of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis, circa 1851 at Tennessee; no marriage record.¹

Census*

Emily (?) and Moses Norris appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Big Bend P.O., Big Fork Twp., Polk, Arkansas, page 643b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children at home.¹

Family

Moses Norris b. 1827

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Amanda E. (?)¹

F, b. 1837

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Amanda E. (?) was born in 1837 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1857,her married name was Norris.¹

Marriage*

She married Asbury Norris, son of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis, circa 1857 at Tennessee; no marriage record.¹

Census*

Amanda E. (?) and Asbury Norris appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Big Bend P.O., Big Fork Twp., Polk, Arkansas, page 643b, occupation illegible, renting, 1 child; lived next to Moses.¹

Family

Asbury Norris b. 1836

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Eliza (?)¹

F, b. 1835

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Eliza (?) was born in 1835 at Georgia.¹

Married Name

As of 1853,her married name was Norris.¹

Marriage*

She married William Norris, son of Samuel Norris and Malissa Curtis, in 1853 at Tennessee; no marriage record.¹

Census*

Eliza (?) and William Norris appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Benton P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, page 431b, occupation miner, 3 children at home.¹

Family

William Norris b. 1830

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

James M. Vaughn¹

M, b. 1820, d. circa 1894

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

James M. Vaughn was born in 1820 at North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Cassandra Curtis, daughter of Moses Curtis and Mary Allison, circa 1842 at North Carolina; no marriage record.^1,2

Census*

James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, page 454, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

Census

James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, page 274b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $700, 1 son at home.²

Census

James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, page 187b, occupation laborer, no children at home.³

Death*

James M. Vaughn died circa 1894 at Sonoma, California; Cassie was widowed in 1900 and said she was married 50 years.⁴

Family

Cassandra Curtis b. Jan 1822, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Children

Thomas L. Vaughn² b. 1843, d. bt 1861 - 1900
Rachel Ann Vaughn+² b. Mar 1847, d. bt 1911 - 1920
Elisha K. Vaughn+² b. 1850, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Citations

[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 269.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Thomas L. Vaughn¹

M, b. 1843, d. between 1861 and 1900

Father

James M. Vaughn¹ b. 1820, d. c 1894

Mother

Cassandra Curtis¹ b. Jan 1822, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

16 Nov 2006

Birth*

Thomas L. Vaughn was born in 1843 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, in the household of James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis; page 454, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

Thomas L. Vaughn died between 1861 and 1900; not found in 1870 census; he was deceased in 1900.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Rachel Ann Vaughn¹

F, b. March 1847, d. between 1911 and 1920

Father

James M. Vaughn¹ b. 1820, d. c 1894

Mother

Cassandra Curtis¹ b. Jan 1822, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

22 Aug 2007

Birth*

Rachel Ann Vaughn was born in March 1847 at North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, in the household of James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis; page 454, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1867,her married name was Rhodes.³

Marriage*

Rachel Ann Vaughn married George T. Rhodes circa 1867 at California.³

Census*

Rachel Ann Vaughn and George T. Rhodes appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Ukiah, Mendocino, California, page 186D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.⁴

Census

Rachel Ann Vaughn appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Ukiah Twp., Mendocino, California, ED 76, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, own real estate, widowed, 4 children, 4 living, 3 at home.⁵

Census*

She appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Petaluma, Sonoma, California, ED 150, sheet 24B, no occupation, renting, widowed, 4 children, 4 living; living with her were her mother, brother and his wife; married name Rhodes.⁶

Death*

She died between 1911 and 1920 at California; not found in 1920 census.⁷

Family

George T. Rhodes b. 1845, d. bt 1883 - 1900

Children

George Harold Rhodes+⁴ b. 7 Jan 1869, d. 3 May 1954
Annie Rhodes⁴ b. 1872
John A. Rhodes+⁴ b. 2 Feb 1874, d. 18 Oct 1960
Robert Rhodes⁵ b. May 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Elisha K. Vaughn¹

M, b. 1850, d. between 1921 and 1930

Father

James M. Vaughn¹ b. 1820, d. c 1894

Mother

Cassandra Curtis¹ b. Jan 1822, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

22 Aug 2007

Birth*

Elisha K. Vaughn was born in 1850 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, in the household of James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis; page 454, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Elisha K. Vaughn appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, in the household of James M. Vaughn and Cassandra Curtis; page 274b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $700, 1 son at home.¹

Marriage*

Elisha K. Vaughn married Martha A. Porter on 31 October 1877 at as reported in Healdsburg newspaper, 15-22 May 1989, Sonoma, California.²

Census*

Elisha K. Vaughn and Martha A. Porter appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, page 187b, occupation lawyer, 1 child at home.³

Census*

Elisha K. Vaughn appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Petaluma, Sonoma, California, ED 150, sheet 24B, occupation lawyer-general practice, married to Ella, his second wife of 4 years, living with his mother and sister.⁴

Name Variation

As of 1920, Elisha K. Vaughn was also known as Ernest R. Vaughn.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, ED 156, sheet 8B, occupation lawyer, renting, married to Ella; listed as Ernest R. Vaughn.⁵

Death*

He died between 1921 and 1930 at Sonoma, California; Ella was widowed in the 1930 census.⁶

Family

Martha A. Porter b. c 1860, d. c 15 May 1889

Child

Elmer Vaughn³ b. 1878

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1474] Sonoma County Genealogical Society, Sonoma County Marriages 1847-1902, Book E, page 385.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Richard Curtis¹

F, b. 1857, d. between 1861 and 1870

Father

Robert B. Curtis¹ b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 11 Mar 1883

Mother

Jackelennor (Jane) A. McFarlane¹ b. 12 Oct 1821, d. 2 Oct 1905

Last Edited

17 Nov 2006

Birth*

Richard Curtis was born in 1857 at Jasper, Texas; her name was something slightly different than what the census taker recorded.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Jasper, Texas, in the household of Robert B. Curtis and Jackelennor (Jane) A. McFarlane; page 389, occupation and land value not given, 6 children, and 3 McFarlane children at home.¹

Death*

Richard Curtis died between 1861 and 1870 at Jasper, Texas; not present in 1870 census; no cemetery record found.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1295] Mildred S. Wright, Jasper County, Texas Cemeteries, Zion Hill.

Isabella (Belle) Holt¹

F, b. 14 May 1884, d. 10 February 1963

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Isabella (Belle) Holt was born on 14 May 1884 at Guilford, North Carolina; daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Holt.^1,2

Married Name

As of 25 May 1902,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles R. Curtis, son of John Quincy (Cap'n) Curtis and Mary Arminta (Minnie) Coble, on 25 May 1902 at Kimesville, Guilford, North Carolina; by W. H. Bennett, J.P.¹

Married Name

As of 18 July 1909,her married name was Allred.^3,4

Marriage*

Isabella (Belle) Holt married Walter L. Allred on 18 July 1909 at the bride's residence, Coble Twp., Alamance, North Carolina; by V. R. Stickley, Lutheran minister, Robert Evans, Benj. Clapp and Wm Kinsey witnesses.^2,3,4

Death*

Isabella (Belle) Holt died on 10 February 1963 at Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 78; buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery.^5,6

Obit

Isabella (Belle)'s obituary was published in the Burlington Daily Times-News on 11 February 1963:
Mrs. Belle Holt Curtis Allred, 78, of 1137 Graham – Hopedale Road died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital after three weeks of critical illness. A native of Guilford County, she was first married to the late Charles R. Curtis and was later married to Walter L. Allred, who died in 1961. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Bettie Overman Holt and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Piper of Route 5, Burlington, and Mrs. Opal Welch of Graham; five sons, Jesse Willard Allred of Route 2, Burlington, Bruce Allred of Route 5, Burlington, J. Van Allred of the home, O.E. Curtis of St. Marks Road, and Rev. Wayne Curtis of Burlington; one brother, Basil Holt of Route 1, Haw River; one sister, Mrs. W.H. Keck of Route 1, Haw River; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery.⁷

Family 1

Charles R. Curtis b. 30 Jul 1883, d. 11 Nov 1907

Children

Earl Wayne Curtis³ b. 31 Jul 1903, d. 11 Aug 1971
Oscar Eugene Curtis³ b. 26 Apr 1905, d. 29 Oct 1976
Fern F. Curtis³ b. 4 May 1907, d. 24 Nov 1911

Family 2

Walter L. Allred b. 14 Aug 1889, d. 10 Dec 1961

Citations

[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1332] North Carolina Registrar of Deeds Alamance County, Alamance County Marriages.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, 11 February 1963.
[S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.