Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Devoe D. Bennett^1,2

M, b. 24 October 1921, d. 7 April 2007

Father

Dotson David Bennett¹ b. 3 Jan 1889, d. c 1940

Mother

Sarah Jennette Curtis¹ b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Devoe D. Bennett was born on 24 October 1921 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 22, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-railroad gang, renting-$15 month, 3 children at home.¹

Death*

Devoe D. Bennett died on 7 April 2007 at North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, at age 85.²

Citations

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

Samuel Garland Beckham¹

M, b. 17 August 1883, d. 17 October 1976

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Samuel Garland Beckham was born on 17 August 1883 at Arkansas.^1,2,3

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1918 Samuel Garland Beckham registered for the draft at Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by U.S. Govenment as a postmaster; single.²

Marriage*

He married Nancy Ida Curtis, daughter of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 27 August 1920 at Newton, Arkansas; by J.F. Watson, J.P; Samuel of Walnut, Ida of Limestone.¹

Census*

Samuel Garland Beckham and Nancy Ida Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

Samuel Garland Beckham died on 17 October 1976 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 93; buried at Walnut Cemetery.^3,5

Family

Nancy Ida Curtis b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1973

Children

Jimmie Pauline Beckham⁴ b. 1921
William Ferguson Beckham⁴ b. 11 Mar 1923, d. 11 May 2006
Pebble Jean Beckham⁴ b. 16 Aug 1926
John Norman Beckham⁴ b. 1928

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Walnut, Newton, Arkansas.

Jimmie Pauline Beckham^1,2

F, b. 1921

Father

Samuel Garland Beckham¹ b. 17 Aug 1883, d. 17 Oct 1976

Mother

Nancy Ida Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1973

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Jimmie Pauline Beckham was born in 1921 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Garland Beckham and Nancy Ida Curtis; ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1940,her married name was Ramsey.²

Marriage*

Jimmie Pauline Beckham married Jesse Millard Ramsey circa 1940 at Arkansas.²

Family

Jesse Millard Ramsey b. 22 Jun 1917, d. 27 Jan 1988

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

William Ferguson Beckham^1,2,3

M, b. 11 March 1923, d. 11 May 2006

Father

Samuel Garland Beckham¹ b. 17 Aug 1883, d. 17 Oct 1976

Mother

Nancy Ida Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1973

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

William Ferguson Beckham was born on 11 March 1923 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Garland Beckham and Nancy Ida Curtis; ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children at home.¹

Death*

William Ferguson Beckham died on 11 May 2006 at Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, at age 83.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

Pebble Jean Beckham¹

F, b. 16 August 1926

Father

Samuel Garland Beckham¹ b. 17 Aug 1883, d. 17 Oct 1976

Mother

Nancy Ida Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1973

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Pebble Jean Beckham was born on 16 August 1926 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

John Norman Beckham^1,2

M, b. 1928

Father

Samuel Garland Beckham¹ b. 17 Aug 1883, d. 17 Oct 1976

Mother

Nancy Ida Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1973

Last Edited

19 Oct 2012

Birth*

John Norman Beckham was born in 1928 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

Ella Carolina Dixon¹

F, b. 4 August 1900, d. 6 August 1984

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Ella Carolina Dixon was born on 4 August 1900 at Arkansas.^2,3

Married Name

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

Marriage*

She married Joseph Wesley Curtis, son of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 4 May 1922 at Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas.¹

Census*

Ella Carolina Dixon and Joseph Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, ED 23, sheet 4B, occupation rural carrier-U.S. Mail, owned home valued at $3,000, no cildren.³

Death*

Ella Carolina Dixon died on 6 August 1984 at Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, at age 84.⁴

Family

Joseph Wesley Curtis b. 27 Nov 1896, d. 22 Feb 1980

Citations

[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

Frankie Casey^1,2

F, b. 8 February 1906, d. 10 January 1956

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Frankie Casey was born on 8 February 1906 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3

Married Name

As of 3 October 1924,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Troy Denver Curtis, son of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 3 October 1924 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by G.Y. Davis, J.P; both parties of Limestone.^1,2

Census*

Frankie Casey and Troy Denver Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Ozark National Forest, Flat Rock Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 15, sheet 1A, occupation assistant ranger-Ozark National Forest, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Frankie Casey died on 10 January 1956 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 49; buried at Highland Cemetery in Ozark.³

Family

Troy Denver Curtis b. 22 Jan 1900, d. Jul 1974

Children

Alma Bernice Curtis¹ b. 15 Jul 1926, d. 31 Oct 1994
Kenneth Eugene Curtis¹ b. 9 Jan 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1686] Don Fowler, "Descendants of Abner Brooks Casey", Ancestral File.

Alma Bernice Curtis^1,2

F, b. 15 July 1926, d. 31 October 1994

Father

Troy Denver Curtis¹ b. 22 Jan 1900, d. Jul 1974

Mother

Frankie Casey¹ b. 8 Feb 1906, d. 10 Jan 1956

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Alma Bernice Curtis was born on 15 July 1926 at Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Flat Rock Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Troy Denver Curtis and Frankie Casey; ED 15, sheet 1A, occupation assistant ranger-Ozark National Forest, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Alma Bernice Curtis died on 31 October 1994 at Arkansas at age 68; buried at Roselanw Cemetery, Fort Smith, Arkansas.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1686] Don Fowler, "Descendants of Abner Brooks Casey", Ancestral File.

Kenneth Eugene Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 January 1928

Father

Troy Denver Curtis¹ b. 22 Jan 1900, d. Jul 1974

Mother

Frankie Casey¹ b. 8 Feb 1906, d. 10 Jan 1956

Last Edited

24 Oct 2012

Birth*

Kenneth Eugene Curtis was born on 9 January 1928 at Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Flat Rock Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Troy Denver Curtis and Frankie Casey; ED 15, sheet 1A, occupation assistant ranger-Ozark National Forest, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1686] Don Fowler, "Descendants of Abner Brooks Casey", Ancestral File.

Artie Clayborn¹

F, b. 1 November 1907, d. 18 June 1998

Last Edited

20 Mar 2010

Birth*

Artie Clayborn was born on 1 November 1907 at Newton, Arkansas; daughter of William Riley Clayborn and Ora Virginia Casey.²

Married Name

As of 4 September 1924,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Vernie Elmer Curtis, son of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 4 September 1924 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by G.W. Davis, J.P; both parties of Limestone.¹

Death*

Artie Clayborn died on 18 June 1998 at McAlester, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, at age 90; buried at Ashland Cemetery in Pittsburg County.²

Family

Vernie Elmer Curtis b. 17 Feb 1902, d. 25 May 1995

Children

Jack Dempsey Curtis³ b. 8 Nov 1936, d. 7 May 1977
Ora Sue Curtis⁴ b. 5 Dec 1938, d. 5 Jan 1939

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ashland, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden.

Blanch Casey¹

F, b. 8 April 1907, d. 22 June 1984

Last Edited

6 Nov 2009

Birth*

Blanch Casey was born on 8 April 1907 at Arkansas; daughter of Albert and Lucy Casey of Newton County.^2,3

Married Name

As of 8 March 1925,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Orville D. Curtis, son of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 8 March 1925 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owens; both parties of Limestone.¹

Death*

Blanch Casey died on 22 June 1984 at Ashland, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, at age 77; further research.⁴

Family

Orville D. Curtis b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 15 Feb 1971

Child

Amos F. Curtis⁵ b. 16 Feb 1932, d. 16 Jul 1987

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ashland, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Amos F. Curtis¹

M, b. 16 February 1932, d. 16 July 1987

Father

Orville D. Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 15 Feb 1971

Mother

Blanch Casey¹ b. 8 Apr 1907, d. 22 Jun 1984

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Amos F. Curtis was born on 16 February 1932.^1,2

Death*

He died on 16 July 1987 at Mesquite, Dallas, Texas, at age 55.²

Citations

[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Thomas Houston Curtis¹

M, b. 28 August 1881, d. 8 March 1900

Father

James Hiram Curtis¹ b. 9 Nov 1851, d. 10 Sep 1937

Mother

Sarah Caroline Nichols¹ b. 16 Nov 1854, d. 9 Sep 1927

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

Thomas Houston Curtis was born on 28 August 1881 at Arkansas.¹

Death*

He died on 8 March 1900 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 18; died after being thrown from a horse; buried at the Curtis Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis.
[S1652] Fred Denker, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis", Ancestral File.

Andrew B. Curtis¹

M, b. 26 July 1883, d. 11 October 1884

Father

James Hiram Curtis¹ b. 9 Nov 1851, d. 10 Sep 1937

Mother

Sarah Caroline Nichols¹ b. 16 Nov 1854, d. 9 Sep 1927

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Andrew B. Curtis was born on 26 July 1883 at Arkansas.¹

Death*

He died on 11 October 1884 at Arkansas at age 1; buried at the Curtis Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis.

Eva Curtis¹

F, b. 19 October 1894, d. 1 November 1894

Father

James Hiram Curtis¹ b. 9 Nov 1851, d. 10 Sep 1937

Mother

Sarah Caroline Nichols¹ b. 16 Nov 1854, d. 9 Sep 1927

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Eva Curtis was born on 19 October 1894 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

Death*

She died on 1 November 1894 at Newton, Arkansas; buried at the Curtis Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis.

Alice N. Curtis¹

F, b. 25 January 1885, d. 2 November 1941

Father

John D. Curtis² b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939

Mother

Mahala Essex² b. 10 Dec 1857, d. 14 Jun 1939

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Alice N. Curtis was born on 25 January 1885 at Newton, Arkansas.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 93, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 9 living.²

(Witness) Census

Alice N. Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 103, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 36 years, 13 children, 9 living.⁴

NoteB*

On 14 December 1912, a license for marriage was issued to Alice Curtis, age 26, of Limestone, and Newton Davis, age 26, of Cowell; that license was returned unexecuted on 14 January 1913.⁵

Married Name

As of 17 February 1916,her married name was Rocole.^6,5

Marriage*

Alice N. Curtis married Goldie U. Rocole on 27 February 1916 at Newton, Arkansas; by Wm. Essex, J.P; Goldie of Deer, Alice of Limestone.^6,5

Census*

Alice N. Curtis and Goldie U. Rocole appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.⁶

Census

Alice N. Curtis and Goldie U. Rocole appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $2,000, 3 children at home.⁶

Death*

Alice N. Curtis died on 2 November 1941 at Arkansas at age 56; buried at the Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.³

Family

Goldie U. Rocole b. 20 Feb 1887, d. 23 Jun 1963

Children

Leslie Rocole⁷ b. 22 Dec 1916, d. 16 Nov 1995
Hue D. Rocole⁷ b. 1919
Rayma M. Rocole⁶ b. 1921

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 15 January 1887, d. 31 January 1911

Father

John D. Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939

Mother

Mahala Essex¹ b. 10 Dec 1857, d. 14 Jun 1939

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis was born on 15 January 1887 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 7 August 1904,her married name was Davis.^4,5

Marriage*

Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis married James Thomas (Tommy) Davis on 7 August 1904 at Newton, Arkansas; by J.H. Curtis; both parties of Limestone.^4,6,5

Census*

Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis and James Thomas (Tommy) Davis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis died on 31 January 1911 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 24; buried at the Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.^7,3

Family

James Thomas (Tommy) Davis b. 31 Aug 1879, d. 29 Nov 1960

Children

Hobart Lee Davis+⁴ b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 11 Apr 1990
Vesta Mae Davis⁴ b. 4 Mar 1907
Scott P. Davis⁴ b. 2 Oct 1908, d. 27 Jan 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Benton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 August 1891

Father

John D. Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939

Mother

Mahala Essex¹ b. 10 Dec 1857, d. 14 Jun 1939

Last Edited

15 Oct 2008

Birth*

George Benton Curtis was born on 8 August 1891 at Chancel, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 93, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 9 living.¹

(Witness) Census

George Benton Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 103, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 36 years, 13 children, 9 living.³

Marriage*

George Benton Curtis married Laura Ella Hefley on 8 September 1912 at Newton, Arkansas; by W.M. Hefley, George of Limestone, Laura of Mt. Judea.^4,5

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 George Benton Curtis registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.²

Census

He and Laura Ella Hefley appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 98, sheet 7B, occupation public school teacher, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Census*

George Benton Curtis and Laura Ella Hefley appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Tioga, Grayson, Texas, ED 47, sheet 1B, occupation teacher-public school, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 6 children at home.⁴

Family

Laura Ella Hefley b. 1894

Children

Opal Curtis⁴ b. 1913
Fay Curtis⁴ b. 1914
Fain Curtis⁴ b. 1917
Pauline Curtis⁴ b. 1920
George Curtis⁴ b. 1922
Billy Curtis⁴ b. 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Walter Curtis¹

M, b. 8 January 1894, d. 10 December 1962

Father

John D. Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939

Mother

Mahala Essex¹ b. 10 Dec 1857, d. 14 Jun 1939

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Walter Curtis was born on 8 January 1894 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Walter Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 103, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 36 years, 13 children, 9 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Walter Curtis registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by John D. Curtis as a farmer, single.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Walter Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 26, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, 1 son.⁶

Death*

Walter Curtis died on 10 December 1962 at Arkansas at age 68; buried at the Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Grace E. Curtis¹

F, b. 17 November 1898, d. 7 May 1963

Father

John D. Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939

Mother

Mahala Essex¹ b. 10 Dec 1857, d. 14 Jun 1939

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Grace E. Curtis was born on 17 November 1898 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Grace E. Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 103, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 36 years, 13 children, 9 living.³

(Witness) Census

Grace E. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 20 September 1922,her married name was Bohannon.^5,6

Marriage*

Grace E. Curtis married William Frank Bohannon on 20 September 1922 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owens; both parties of Limestone.^5,6

Census*

Grace E. Curtis and William Frank Bohannon appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Grace E. Curtis died on 7 May 1963 at Arkansas at age 64; buried at the Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.²

Family

William Frank Bohannon b. 8 Jun 1896, d. 3 Mar 1974

Children

Kenneth Bohannon⁵ b. 1923
Imogene Bohannon⁵ b. 25 Oct 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹

M, b. 30 January 1873, d. 27 December 1966

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn was born on 30 January 1873 at Arkansas; buried at the Essex Cemetery.^2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Louise Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex, on 15 February 1899 at Newton, Arkansas; by T.H. Curtis, J.P; both parties of Limestone.^2,5

Census*

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 93, sheet 1 A, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.²

Census

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁷

Census

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 20, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general merchandise, owned home, 3 children at home.⁸

Death*

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn died on 27 December 1966 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas, at age 93.³

Family

Louise Elizabeth Curtis b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Children

Laura Clayborn² b. 9 Nov 1899, d. 28 Jan 1919
Sherman E. Clayborn⁶ b. 5 Apr 1902, d. 10 Feb 1992
Raymond W. Clayborn⁶ b. 29 Jul 1904, d. 16 Jun 1989
Erma Clayborn⁶ b. 9 Sep 1908, d. 18 Jul 2000
George F. Clayborn⁷ b. 12 Dec 1911, d. 15 Nov 1993
Vernie (Jake) Clayborn⁷ b. 2 May 1917, d. 6 Dec 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Essex.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Laura Clayborn¹

F, b. 9 November 1899, d. 28 January 1919

Father

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹ b. 30 Jan 1873, d. 27 Dec 1966

Mother

Louise Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Laura Clayborn was born on 9 November 1899 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 93, sheet 1 A, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.¹

(Witness) Census

Laura Clayborn appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

Death*

Laura Clayborn died on 28 January 1919 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 19; buried at the Essex Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Essex.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Sherman E. Clayborn^1,2

M, b. 5 April 1902, d. 10 February 1992

Father

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹ b. 30 Jan 1873, d. 27 Dec 1966

Mother

Louise Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Sherman E. Clayborn was born on 5 April 1902 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Sherman E. Clayborn appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁴

Death*

Sherman E. Clayborn died on 10 February 1992 at Arkansas at age 89; buried at the Essex Cemetery.^2,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Essex.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records.

Raymond W. Clayborn^1,2

M, b. 29 July 1904, d. 16 June 1989

Father

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹ b. 30 Jan 1873, d. 27 Dec 1966

Mother

Louise Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Raymond W. Clayborn was born on 29 July 1904 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Raymond W. Clayborn appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Raymond W. Clayborn appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 20, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general merchandise, owned home, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Raymond W. Clayborn died on 16 June 1989 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas, at age 84; buried at the Essex Cemetery.^2,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Essex.

Erma Clayborn¹

F, b. 9 September 1908, d. 18 July 2000

Father

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹ b. 30 Jan 1873, d. 27 Dec 1966

Mother

Louise Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Erma Clayborn was born on 9 September 1908 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Erma Clayborn appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

Death*

Erma Clayborn died on 18 July 2000 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, at age 91; married name Williams.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George F. Clayborn^1,2

M, b. 12 December 1911, d. 15 November 1993

Father

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹ b. 30 Jan 1873, d. 27 Dec 1966

Mother

Louise Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

George F. Clayborn was born on 12 December 1911 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

George F. Clayborn appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 20, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general merchandise, owned home, 3 children at home.³

Death*

George F. Clayborn died on 15 November 1993 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas, at age 81.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Vernie (Jake) Clayborn^1,2

M, b. 2 May 1917, d. 6 December 2000

Father

Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn¹ b. 30 Jan 1873, d. 27 Dec 1966

Mother

Louise Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1876, d. 28 Nov 1962

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Vernie (Jake) Clayborn was born on 2 May 1917 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Vernie (Jake) Clayborn appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Albert B. (Ab) Clayborn and Louise Elizabeth Curtis; ED 20, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general merchandise, owned home, 3 children at home.³

Death*

Vernie (Jake) Clayborn died on 6 December 2000 at Arkansas at age 83; buried at the Essex Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Essex.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bertha Noe^1,2

F, b. 1891

Last Edited

15 Oct 2008

Birth*

Bertha Noe was born in 1891 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of 25 December 1911,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married William M. Curtis, son of John D. Curtis and Mahala Essex, on 25 December 1911 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by M.A. Costin, J.P; both parties of Limestone.^1,3

Census

Bertha Noe and William M. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1920 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Census*

Bertha Noe and William M. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Dustin Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, ED 11, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 5 children at home.¹

Family

William M. Curtis b. 18 Sep 1879, d. 10 Sep 1952

Children

Champ Clark Curtis¹ b. 23 Sep 1912, d. 26 Aug 1985
Gus Tony Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1914, d. 4 Sep 1987
Gertrude N. Curtis¹ b. 1916
Marshall John Curtis¹ b. 29 Sep 1918, d. 15 Jul 1986
Nena Curtis¹ b. 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, maiden name Noe from Gus' death certificate.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Champ Clark Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 September 1912, d. 26 August 1985

Father

William M. Curtis¹ b. 18 Sep 1879, d. 10 Sep 1952

Mother

Bertha Noe¹ b. 1891

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Champ Clark Curtis was born on 23 September 1912 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1920 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of William M. Curtis and Bertha Noe; ED 106, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Champ Clark Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Dustin Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, in the household of William M. Curtis and Bertha Noe; ED 11, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, no radio, 5 children at home.¹

Death*

Champ Clark Curtis died on 26 August 1985 at Shasta, California, at age 72.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.