Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Stella Reid¹

F, b. circa 1900

Last Edited

12 Nov 2007

Birth*

Stella Reid was born circa 1900.¹

Married Name

As of 22 April 1919,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles D. Curtis, son of George B. Curtis and Minnie A. Morgan, on 22 April 1919 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Sandlin, J.P.¹

Family

Charles D. Curtis b. 7 Mar 1899, d. 7 Apr 1929

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Dallas Clay Duncan¹

M, b. 28 November 1911, d. April 1970

Father

George W. Duncan¹ b. 19 Nov 1873

Mother

Texie Clay Curtis¹ b. 4 Sep 1883, d. 1 Sep 1939

Last Edited

12 Nov 2007

Birth*

Dallas Clay Duncan was born on 28 November 1911 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George W. Duncan and Texie Clay Curtis; ED 7, sheet 11B, occupation officer-____ company, owned home valued at $4,000, 1 son at home.²

Death*

Dallas Clay Duncan died in April 1970 at age 58; SSN issued in South Carolina; no place of death given.³

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Harry E. Trinks¹

M, b. 30 August 1929, d. 11 February 1999

Father

Daniel Edwin Trinks¹ b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 25 Mar 1944

Mother

Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis¹ b. 25 May 1891, d. 18 Mar 1980

Last Edited

12 Nov 2007

Birth*

Harry E. Trinks was born on 30 August 1929 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis and Daniel Edwin Trinks; ED 7, sheet 25A, occupation brakeman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $3,000, 2 children.²

Death*

Harry E. Trinks died on 11 February 1999 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 69.³

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Rebecca Geraldine Trinks¹

F, b. 23 January 1927, d. 21 April 1963

Father

Daniel Edwin Trinks¹ b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 25 Mar 1944

Mother

Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis¹ b. 25 May 1891, d. 18 Mar 1980

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Rebecca Geraldine Trinks was born on 23 January 1927 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis and Daniel Edwin Trinks; ED 7, sheet 25A, occupation brakeman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $3,000, 2 children.³

Death*

Rebecca Geraldine Trinks died on 21 April 1963 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 36; married Kenneth R. Rabb; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.²

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Roy Daniel Trinks¹

M, b. 15 September 1918, d. 19 December 1923

Father

Daniel Edwin Trinks¹ b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 25 Mar 1944

Mother

Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis¹ b. 25 May 1891, d. 18 Mar 1980

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Roy Daniel Trinks was born on 15 September 1918 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.²

Death*

He died on 19 December 1923 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 5; from an enlarged spleen; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.^2,3

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove.

Minnie Brooks¹

F, b. 2 May 1903, d. 14 January 1986

Last Edited

10 Feb 2015

Birth*

Minnie Brooks was born on 2 May 1903 at North Carolina; daughter of Hiram Brooks.^2,3

Married Name

As of 4 August 1922,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Fred Bryan Curtis, son of Samuel B. Curtis and America Matilda Gibson, on 4 August 1922 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by D.A. Lewis, M.G.¹

Death*

Minnie Brooks died on 14 January 1986 at age 82; buried at Laurelwood Cemetery.³

Family

Fred Bryan Curtis b. 18 Mar 1904, d. 4 Jun 1958

Child

Ben Curtis⁴ b. 25 Feb 1932, d. 13 Oct 2014

Citations

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

Lawrence Burrell¹

M, b. circa 1899

Last Edited

12 Nov 2007

Birth*

Lawrence Burrell was born circa 1899.¹

Marriage*

He married Hattie B. Curtis, daughter of Samuel B. Curtis and America Matilda Gibson, on 30 March 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.s. Falger, M.G.¹

Family

Hattie B. Curtis b. 1900

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Robert Misher Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 28 April 1932, d. September 1986

Father

Robert Misher Curtis¹ b. 27 Mar 1893, d. 7 Jan 1960

Mother

Blantie Dixon¹ b. 1 Mar 1900, d. 11 Dec 1966

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

Robert Misher Curtis Jr. was born on 28 April 1932 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Blantie Dixon and Robert Misher Curtis; ED 12, sheet 15A, unemployed, Blantie worked in a cotton mill, owned home valued at $800, 4 children at home.²

Death*

Robert Misher Curtis Jr. died in September 1986 at Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia, at age 54; address for last SS benefit.³

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Charlotte Irene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 January 1922

Father

Robert Misher Curtis¹ b. 27 Mar 1893, d. 7 Jan 1960

Mother

Blantie Dixon¹ b. 1 Mar 1900, d. 11 Dec 1966

Last Edited

17 Nov 2012

Birth*

Charlotte Irene Curtis was born on 19 January 1922 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Misher Curtis and Blantie Dixon; ED 9, sheet 15A, occupation weaver-cotton mill, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 daughters at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Charlotte Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Blantie Dixon and Robert Misher Curtis; ED 12, sheet 15A, unemployed, Blantie worked in a cotton mill, owned home valued at $800, 4 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Minnie Justine Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 October 1923

Father

Robert Misher Curtis³ b. 27 Mar 1893, d. 7 Jan 1960

Mother

Blantie Dixon³ b. 1 Mar 1900, d. 11 Dec 1966

Last Edited

18 Nov 2012

Birth*

Minnie Justine Curtis was born on 19 October 1923 at McDowell, North Carolina.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Minnie Justine Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Blantie Dixon and Robert Misher Curtis; ED 12, sheet 15A, unemployed, Blantie worked in a cotton mill, owned home valued at $800, 4 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Fannie Causby¹

F, b. circa 1904

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Fannie Causby was born circa 1904.¹

Married Name

As of 21 April 1923,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Martin Luther Curtis, son of George B. Curtis and Minnie A. Morgan, on 21 April 1923 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by C.L. Taylor, M.G; possibly Crosby.^1,2

Family

Martin Luther Curtis b. 12 Sep 1896, d. 1 Dec 1967

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett^1,2,3

M, b. 12 June 1891, d. 19 March 1947

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett was born on 12 June 1891 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; death certificate says 12 June 1893, which seems too young for his marriage; son of John E. Jarrett and Harriett Daw.^2,4,3

Marriage*

He married Ida A. Curtis, daughter of George B. Curtis and Minnie A. Morgan, on 8 May 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Ratliff, M.G.¹

Census*

Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett and Ida A. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 125, sheet 5B, occupation house carpenter, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett died on 19 March 1947 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 55; from pneumonia; occupation rock mason; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.³

Family

Ida A. Curtis b. 20 Jul 1891, d. 27 Sep 1968

Citations

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

Annie Mae Revis¹

F, b. 9 November 1902, d. 26 August 1965

Last Edited

15 Nov 2012

Birth*

Annie Mae Revis was born on 9 November 1902 at Madison, North Carolina; daughter of James Dillard Revis and Ida Ammons.^2,3

Married Name

As of 11 December 1921,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Delbert Morphew Curtis, son of Thomas Orlanda Curtis and Mary Alice Reel, on 11 December 1921 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.P. Hipps, M.G.¹

Census*

Annie Mae Revis and Delbert Morphew Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 10, sheet 29B, occupation furniture factory, renting, 2 children at home.⁴

Census

Annie Mae Revis and Delbert Morphew Curtis appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Marble Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 14, sheet 4A, occupation furniture factory, owned home valued at $1,500, 2 daughters.⁵

Death*

Annie Mae Revis died on 26 August 1965 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 62; buried at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery.²

Family

Delbert Morphew Curtis b. 7 Apr 1900, d. 4 Jul 1971

Children

Charlotte M. Curtis⁴ b. 1 Mar 1923
Marie Gilpha Curtis⁴ b. 1924

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Providence.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Jason Hogue Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 June 1885, d. before 1930

Father

Robert Severn Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1847, d. 4 Jan 1925

Mother

Analissa Catherine (A.C.) Rhodes¹ b. Dec 1848, d. 1936

Last Edited

4 Nov 2012

Birth*

Jason Hogue Curtis was born on 5 June 1885 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Dysartville, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Severn Curtis and Analissa Catherine (A.C.) Rhodes; ED 117, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Marriage*

Jason Hogue Curtis married Effie Matilda Gurley on 10 March 1907 at Burke, North Carolina.³

Census*

Jason Hogue Curtis and Effie Matilda Gurley appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 at Morganton Twp., Burke, North Carolina, ED 8, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Jason Hogue Curtis registered for the draft at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by illegible, nearest relative Effie M. Curtis of Morganton.²

Census

He and Effie Matilda Gurley appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 21, sheet 3B, occupation spinner-cotton mill, owned home, 1 daughter.⁵

DeathAp*

Jason Hogue Curtis appears to have died or disappeared before 1930 at North Carolina no further record for him; Effie listed herself as widowed; no further record for daughter Mary.⁶

Family

Effie Matilda Gurley b. 8 Nov 1888, d. 3 Dec 1975

Child

Mary C. Curtis⁵ b. 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1188] Burke County Genealogical Society, Burke County Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.

Margaret Ann Curtis^1,2

F, b. 20 December 1886, d. 18 January 1956

Father

Robert Severn Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1847, d. 4 Jan 1925

Mother

Analissa Catherine (A.C.) Rhodes¹ b. Dec 1848, d. 1936

Last Edited

2 Nov 2012

Birth*

Margaret Ann Curtis was born on 20 December 1886 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Dysartville, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Severn Curtis and Analissa Catherine (A.C.) Rhodes; ED 117, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Married Name

As of 12 August 1906,her married name was Brackett.³

Marriage*

Margaret Ann Curtis married John Luther Brackett on 12 August 1906 at Newton, Catawba, North Carolina.³

Census

Margaret Ann Curtis and John Luther Brackett appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 2A, occupation foreman-cotton mill, owned home, 3 children.⁴

Census

Margaret Ann Curtis and John Luther Brackett appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 15, sheet 16A, occupation laborer-furniture factory, owned home valued at $2,000, 3 children.⁵

Census*

Margaret Ann Curtis and John Luther Brackett appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 13, sheet 9A, occupation furniture factory, owned home valued at $1,600, no children.⁶

Death*

Margaret Ann Curtis died on 18 January 1956 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 69; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.²

Family

John Luther Brackett b. 10 Jun 1886, d. 4 Sep 1959

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

John Baxter Curtis¹

M, b. 11 April 1883, d. 12 December 1945

Father

John Calhoun Curtis b. Mar 1840, d. 26 Sep 1901

Mother

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

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

John Baxter Curtis was born on 11 April 1883 at McDowell, North Carolina; death certificate does not have names of parents, so this is speculative, largely based on location and the name Baxter.^1,2,3,4

Census*

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina, ED 96, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, single, boarding with William Thomas household; not certain this is him.⁵

Marriage*

He married Katie D. Smiley on 27 April 1902 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Allison, M.G; marriage record says Callaway, which must be a prior marriage.^6,4

Census*

John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, Katy had 9 children, 8 living by two marriages, 4 by this marriage.⁷

Census

John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.⁸

Census

John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.⁹

Death*

John Baxter Curtis died on 12 December 1945 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 62; occupation textile worker; buried at Piney Grove Cemetery near Old Fort.^10,3

Family

Katie D. Smiley b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Children

John B. Curtis⁷ b. 3 Apr 1904
Charles Roscoe Curtis+⁷ b. 4 Jun 1907, d. 28 Sep 1970
Rose Curtis⁷ b. 4 Jun 1907
Daisy Marie Curtis⁷ b. 23 Apr 1910
Maybelle (Mabel) Curtis⁸ b. 1912
Nellie Gray Curtis⁸ b. 2 Oct 1915
Stanifer Curtis¹¹ b. 11 Mar 1919, d. 11 Mar 1919

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Piney Grove.
[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.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Katie D. Smiley^1,2

F, b. 30 July 1874, d. 11 July 1947

Last Edited

22 Jun 2008

Birth*

Katie D. Smiley was born on 30 July 1874 at Madison, North Carolina; daughter of Alfred Smiley of Madison County and "don't know."^3,2

Married Name

As of 27 April 1902,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married John Baxter Curtis, son of John Calhoun Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Cara Weekes, on 27 April 1902 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Allison, M.G; marriage record says Callaway, which must be a prior marriage.^1,2

Census*

Katie D. Smiley and John Baxter Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, Katy had 9 children, 8 living by two marriages, 4 by this marriage.⁴

Census

Katie D. Smiley and John Baxter Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Katie D. Smiley and John Baxter Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.⁶

Death*

Katie D. Smiley died on 11 July 1947 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 72; in the Marion hospital; buried at Piney Grove Methodist Church Cemetery near Old Fort.^7,3

Family

John Baxter Curtis b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Children

John B. Curtis⁴ b. 3 Apr 1904
Charles Roscoe Curtis+⁴ b. 4 Jun 1907, d. 28 Sep 1970
Rose Curtis⁴ b. 4 Jun 1907
Daisy Marie Curtis⁴ b. 23 Apr 1910
Maybelle (Mabel) Curtis⁵ b. 1912
Nellie Gray Curtis⁵ b. 2 Oct 1915
Stanifer Curtis⁸ b. 11 Mar 1919, d. 11 Mar 1919

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Piney Grove.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

John B. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 3 April 1904

Father

John Baxter Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Mother

Katie D. Smiley¹ b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

John B. Curtis was born on 3 April 1904 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 105, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, Katy had 9 children, 8 living by two marriages, 4 by this marriage.¹

(Witness) Census

John B. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

John B. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles Roscoe Curtis^1,2

M, b. 4 June 1907, d. 28 September 1970

Father

John Baxter Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Mother

Katie D. Smiley¹ b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Last Edited

22 Aug 2008

Birth*

Charles Roscoe Curtis was born on 4 June 1907 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Charles Roscoe Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.³

Marriage*

Charles Roscoe Curtis married Ellen Allison circa 1930 at North Carolina; from their son Charles' death certificate.⁴

(Witness) Census

Charles Roscoe Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.⁵

Death*

Charles Roscoe Curtis died on 28 September 1970 at Woodbridge, San Joaquin, California, at age 63.^6,7

Family

Ellen Allison b. c 1907

Children

Charles R. Curtis⁸ b. 10 Dec 1930, d. 25 Dec 1950
Guy Gilbert Curtis⁸ b. 30 Apr 1936, d. 11 Jul 1936

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Charles R. Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Rose Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 June 1907

Father

John Baxter Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Mother

Katie D. Smiley¹ b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

Rose Curtis was born on 4 June 1907 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 105, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, Katy had 9 children, 8 living by two marriages, 4 by this marriage.¹

(Witness) Census

Rose Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Daisy Marie Curtis^1,2

F, b. 23 April 1910

Father

John Baxter Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Mother

Katie D. Smiley¹ b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

Daisy Marie Curtis was born on 23 April 1910 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Daisy Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Daisy Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Maybelle (Mabel) Curtis¹

F, b. 1912

Father

John Baxter Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Mother

Katie D. Smiley¹ b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

Maybelle (Mabel) Curtis was born in 1912 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 130, sheet 7A, no occupation, renting, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Maybelle (Mabel) Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.²

Citations

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

Nellie Gray Curtis^1,2

F, b. 2 October 1915

Father

John Baxter Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945

Mother

Katie D. Smiley¹ b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

Nellie Gray Curtis was born on 2 October 1915 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Nellie Gray Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of John Baxter Curtis and Katie D. Smiley; ED 16, sheet 14B, occupation farmer and orchardist, owned real estate valued at $2,000, 5 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John R. Murphy¹

M, b. 1882

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

John R. Murphy was born in 1882 at North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Dora Melinda Curtis, daughter of George Washington Curtis and Martha (Mattie) E. Curtis, on 17 June 1906 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by T.W. Ollis, J.P.¹

Census*

John R. Murphy and Dora Melinda Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, ED 78, sheet 29B, occupation restaurant manager, renting, married 4 years, 3 children, 2 living.²

Census

John R. Murphy and Dora Melinda Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 4, sheet 46A, occupation foreman-construction site, renting, 6 children at home.³

Census

John R. Murphy and Dora Melinda Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 37, sheet 10B, occupation caretaker--___ estate, renting-$15 month, no radio, 2 children.⁴

Family

Dora Melinda Curtis b. 14 Feb 1884, d. 1 Feb 1971

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Columbus C. Burgin¹

M, b. 1 February 1858, d. 1 March 1929

Last Edited

1 Jul 2008

Birth*

Columbus C. Burgin was born on 1 February 1858 at McDowell, North Carolina; son of John Burgan and Linda Spike.²

Marriage*

He married Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis, daughter of Elijah Curtis and Sarah J. Spake, on 26 April 1903 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by W.s. Wilson, M.G.¹

Census*

Columbus C. Burgin and Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis 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.³

Census

Columbus C. Burgin and Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.⁴

Death*

Columbus C. Burgin died on 1 March 1929 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 71; married,wife Lillie Burgan; occupation carpenter; buried at Bethlehem Cemetery.⁵

Family

Lula (Lillie, Lowla) Curtis b. Jun 1876

Children

Frank Burgin² b. 14 Feb 1904, d. 1 Nov 1966
Minnie Burgin⁴ b. 1907
Johnson L. Burgin⁴ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. 7 Oct 1997

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Essie D. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 30 May 1894, d. 5 June 1974

Mother

Ada May Curtis³ b. 5 Jul 1872, d. 31 May 1928

Last Edited

1 Jul 2008

Birth*

Essie D. Curtis was born on 30 May 1894 at McDowell, North Carolina; no parents listed on birth certificate; no marriage record for Ada.^3,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.⁴

(Witness) Census

Essie D. Curtis 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.⁵

Married Name

As of 13 November 1910,her married name was Lambreth.⁶

Marriage*

Essie D. Curtis married B.A. Lambreth on 13 November 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Ratliff, J.P./M.G.⁶

Married Name

As of 4 August 1915,her married name was Miller.⁷

Marriage*

Essie D. Curtis married Robert Miller on 4 August 1915 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by George H. Bell.⁷

Census*

Essie D. Curtis and Robert Miller appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 4, sheet 44A, occupation laborer, owned home, 3 daughters and Ada Curtis, who made dresses at home.⁸

Death*

Essie D. Curtis died on 5 June 1974 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 80; informant George Miller of Asheville; buried at Haw Creek Cemetery in Asheville.²

Family 1

B.A. Lambreth b. c 1890

Family 2

Robert Miller b. c 1891

Children

Kathleen Ada Miller⁸ b. 17 May 1916, d. 4 Jul 1964
Verna E. Miller⁸ b. 1917
Marion Robbie Miller⁸ b. 12 Sep 1919
Charles H. Miller⁹ b. 1920
Talmadge H. Miller⁹ b. 1925
Infant Miller² b. 4 Jul 1925, d. 5 Jul 1925
Fay Elaine Miller⁹ b. 3 Aug 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[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, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Faye Curtis¹

F, b. 1908

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 26 May 1862, d. 18 May 1939

Mother

Arra (Arrie) M. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1871, d. 1 Mar 1951

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

Faye Curtis was born in 1908 at North Carolina; listed as a granddaughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

B.A. Lambreth¹

M, b. circa 1890

Last Edited

13 Nov 2007

Birth*

B.A. Lambreth was born circa 1890.¹

Marriage*

He married Essie D. Curtis, daughter of Ada May Curtis, on 13 November 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Ratliff, J.P./M.G.¹

Family

Essie D. Curtis b. 30 May 1894, d. 5 Jun 1974

Citations

[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Morris Sullivan Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 November 1885, d. 9 December 1949

Mother

Mary J. Curtis³ b. 1854

Last Edited

28 Jul 2008

Birth*

Morris Sullivan Curtis was born on 23 November 1885 at McDowell, North Carolina; son of Mary Curtis and unknown father.^1,4,2

Marriage*

He married Maggie Harris on 31 August 1904 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by W.F. Craig, J.P; witnesses were Chas. and E.J. Snipes.⁵

Census*

Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Marion Twp., Marion, North Carolina, ED 101, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁶

Census

Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.⁷

Census

Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 at Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.⁸

Death*

Morris Sullivan Curtis died on 9 December 1949 at North Carolina at age 64; plant operator for Duke Power; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Maggie Harris b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969

Children

Naoma (Oma) Curtis⁶ b. 15 Jun 1905, d. 16 Aug 1989
Nora Curtis⁶ b. 28 Feb 1907, d. 18 Jan 1986
James Thomas Curtis⁶ b. 25 Apr 1909, d. 18 Aug 1973
Gertrude Curtis⁷ b. 23 Mar 1911, d. 8 Jan 1979
Woodrow Wilson Curtis⁹ b. 15 Apr 1913, d. 10 Nov 1973
Bertha Ray Curtis+¹⁰ b. 24 Aug 1915, d. 31 May 2002
Owen Conley Curtis¹⁰ b. Jan 1918, d. 6 Oct 1918
Dorothy M. Curtis¹⁰ b. 2 Feb 1919, d. 7 May 2004
Unnamed Curtis¹⁰ b. 29 May 1921
Lucille Curtis¹⁰ b. 23 Jun 1923, d. 13 Dec 2009
Howard L. Curtis¹⁰ b. 23 Jun 1923, d. 7 Jun 2006
Raymond Curtis⁸ b. 28 Feb 1926, d. 23 Apr 2007

Citations

[S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Pleasant Gardens.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Morris Curtis.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.