Vergie L. Summers1,2

F, b. 16 May 1906, d. March 1992
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Vergie L. Summers was born on 16 May 1906 at Missouri.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 21 December 1921,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Curtis, son of William Riley Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Smith, on 21 December 1921 at Newton, Arkansas; by James H. Weston; Sam of Swain, Vergie of Fallsville.1 
Census*Vergie L. Summers and Samuel Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, ED 9, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children ED 9, sheet 4B, at home.2 
Death*Vergie L. Summers died in March 1992 at Washington at age 85; no place given in SSDI.3 

Family

Samuel Curtis b. 16 Oct 1899, d. Jun 1982
Children

Citations

  1. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 1924
FatherSamuel Curtis1 b. 16 Oct 1899, d. Jun 1982
MotherVergie L. Summers1 b. 16 May 1906, d. Mar 1992
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Elizabeth Curtis was born in 1924 at Newton, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Samuel Curtis and Vergie L. Summers; ED 9, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children ED 9, sheet 4B, at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Virgil D. Curtis1

M, b. 12 December 1927
FatherSamuel Curtis1 b. 16 Oct 1899, d. Jun 1982
MotherVergie L. Summers1 b. 16 May 1906, d. Mar 1992
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Virgil D. Curtis was born on 12 December 1927 at Newton, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Samuel Curtis and Vergie L. Summers; ED 9, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children ED 9, sheet 4B, at home.1 

Citations

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

Victor L. Curtis1

M, b. 12 December 1927, d. 15 January 2004
FatherSamuel Curtis1 b. 16 Oct 1899, d. Jun 1982
MotherVergie L. Summers1 b. 16 May 1906, d. Mar 1992
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Victor L. Curtis was born on 12 December 1927 at Newton, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Samuel Curtis and Vergie L. Summers; ED 9, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children ED 9, sheet 4B, at home.1 
Death*Victor L. Curtis died on 15 January 2004 at Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, at age 76.2 

Citations

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

James M. Dodson1,2

M, b. 18 December 1904, d. 14 March 1996
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*James M. Dodson was born on 18 December 1904 at Arkansas.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Ava M. Curtis, daughter of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill, on 9 August 1925 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; by M. Tennison, Church of Christ minister; both parties of Bass.1 
Census*James M. Dodson and Ava M. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.3 
Death*James M. Dodson died on 14 March 1996 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, at age 91.2 

Family

Ava M. Curtis b. 5 Sep 1907, d. 21 Jan 2004

Citations

  1. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Henry Campbell1

M, b. 1900
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Henry Campbell was born in 1900 at Arkansas.1 
Marriage*He married Olive Pruitt, daughter of John Robert Pruitt and Julia Murray, on 21 November 1926 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owen; both parties of Limestone.1 
Census*Henry Campbell and Olive Pruitt appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter at home.2 

Family

Olive Pruitt b. 5 Feb 1905, d. 15 Jun 1995

Citations

  1. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Louise (Loise) Watson1

F, b. 1909
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Louise (Loise) Watson was born in 1909 at Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 9 May 1927,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Augustus Curtis, son of Lemuel Garfield Curtis and Charity Snow, on 9 May 1927 at Walnut, Newton, Arkansas; by James F. Watson, J.P; both parties of Walnut.1 

Family

Charles Augustus Curtis b. 23 Oct 1905, d. Jun 1971

Citations

  1. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.

Mattie May Lovell1

F, b. 15 October 1887, d. 1 June 1972
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Mattie May Lovell was born on 15 October 1887 at Newton, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 1 December 1907,her married name was Little.1 
Marriage*She married James L. Little on 1 December 1907 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*Mattie May Lovell died on 1 June 1972 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 84; buried at Belt Cemetery.1 

Family

James L. Little b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 20 Mar 1924

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

James L. Little1

M, b. 1 October 1868, d. 20 March 1924
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*James L. Little was born on 1 October 1868 at Arkansas.1 
Marriage*He married Mattie May Lovell, daughter of Raney Edward Lovell and Rachel Ellen Curtis, on 1 December 1907 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*James L. Little died on 20 March 1924 at Johnson, Arkansas, at age 55; buried at the Burnett Cemetery in Franklin County.1 

Family

Mattie May Lovell b. 15 Oct 1887, d. 1 Jun 1972

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Mary Ann Lovell1

F, b. 22 December 1891, d. 3 May 1980
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Mary Ann Lovell was born on 22 December 1891 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 21 December 1908,her married name was Graham.1 
Marriage*She married William Francis Graham on 21 December 1908 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*Mary Ann Lovell died on 3 May 1980 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 88; buried at the Belt Cemetery.1 

Family

William Francis Graham b. 12 Apr 1882, d. 10 Mar 1940

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

William Francis Graham1

M, b. 12 April 1882, d. 10 March 1940
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*William Francis Graham was born on 12 April 1882 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Lovell, daughter of Raney Edward Lovell and Rachel Ellen Curtis, on 21 December 1908 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*William Francis Graham died on 10 March 1940 at Franklin, Arkansas, at age 57; buried at the Belt Cemetery.1 

Family

Mary Ann Lovell b. 22 Dec 1891, d. 3 May 1980

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

William Marion Lovell1

M, b. 5 February 1892, d. 13 August 1958
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*William Marion Lovell was born on 5 February 1892 at Newton, Arkansas.1 
Death*He died on 13 August 1958 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 66; buried at the Belt Cemetery; wife Martha Mae.1 

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Vinnie Lovell1

F, b. 1895, d. 1982
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Vinnie Lovell was born in 1895 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*She died in 1982 at Arkansas; buried at the Belt Cemetery; married Matt Bowman.1 

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Lillie D. Lovell1

F, b. 13 December 1900, d. 16 March 1969
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Lillie D. Lovell was born on 13 December 1900 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 15 October 1916,her married name was Bowman.1 
Marriage*She married Chester Corbett Bowman on 15 October 1916 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*Lillie D. Lovell died on 16 March 1969 at Arkansas at age 68.1 

Family

Chester Corbett Bowman b. 13 Mar 1897, d. 24 Jul 1971

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Chester Corbett Bowman1

M, b. 13 March 1897, d. 24 July 1971
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Chester Corbett Bowman was born on 13 March 1897 at Johnson, Arkansas.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie D. Lovell, daughter of Raney Edward Lovell and Rachel Ellen Curtis, on 15 October 1916 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*Chester Corbett Bowman died on 24 July 1971 at Franklin, Arkansas, at age 74; buried at Belt Cemetery.1 

Family

Lillie D. Lovell b. 13 Dec 1900, d. 16 Mar 1969

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Donnie Caroline Lovell1

F, b. 20 February 1902, d. 4 January 1996
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Donnie Caroline Lovell was born on 20 February 1902 at Marbel City, Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 27 November 1921,her married name was Bankston.1 
Marriage*She married Dillard B. Bankston on 27 November 1921 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*Donnie Caroline Lovell died on 4 January 1996 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 93; buried at the Belt Cemetery.1 

Family

Dillard B. Bankston b. 17 Aug 1896, d. 28 Jan 1977

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Dillard B. Bankston1

M, b. 17 August 1896, d. 28 January 1977
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Dillard B. Bankston was born on 17 August 1896 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Marriage*He married Donnie Caroline Lovell, daughter of Raney Edward Lovell and Rachel Ellen Curtis, on 27 November 1921 at Franklin, Arkansas.1 
Death*Dillard B. Bankston died on 28 January 1977 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 80; buried at the Belt Cemetery in Franklin County.1 

Family

Donnie Caroline Lovell b. 20 Feb 1902, d. 4 Jan 1996

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

John Harvey Lovell1

M, b. 23 February 1907, d. 20 September 1990
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*John Harvey Lovell was born on 23 February 1907 at Coal Hill, Johnson, Arkansas; probably a grandson.1 
Marriage*He married Media Percilla Powell in 1929 at Johnson, Arkansas.1 
Death*John Harvey Lovell died on 20 September 1990 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 83; buried at Mountain View Cemetery.1 

Family

Media Percilla Powell b. 6 Oct 1910, d. 19 Mar 1993

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Media Percilla Powell1

F, b. 6 October 1910, d. 19 March 1993
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Media Percilla Powell was born on 6 October 1910 at Scott, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 1929,her married name was Lovell.1 
Marriage*She married John Harvey Lovell, son of Raney Edward Lovell and Rachel Ellen Curtis, in 1929 at Johnson, Arkansas.1 
Death*Media Percilla Powell died on 19 March 1993 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 82.1 

Family

John Harvey Lovell b. 23 Feb 1907, d. 20 Sep 1990

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Cory Lovell1

F, b. between 1896 and 1899
FatherRaney Edward Lovell1 b. 17 Oct 1865, d. b 1910
MotherRachel Ellen Curtis1 b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Last Edited11 Oct 2008
Birth*Cory Lovell was born between 1896 and 1899 at Franklin, Arkansas; said to have married Stacy.1 

Citations

  1. [S1675] LaMona Phillips, "Descendants of Leonhart Cagle 1684 Obermehlingen, Germany", Ancestral File.

Thelma Strickland1,2

F, b. 1901
FatherHenry D. Strickland1 b. Mar 1860, d. 1947
MotherFrances Iva Curtis1 b. Apr 1872, d. 1947
Last Edited14 Oct 2008
Birth*Thelma Strickland was born in 1901 at Oklahoma.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 24 May 1910 Allen Precinct, Quay, New Mexico, in the household of Henry D. Strickland and Frances Iva Curtis; ED 145, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1689] Jo Lynn Harmon, "A Tree for Thee", Ancestral File.

Hondor H. Strickland1

M, b. 1905
FatherHenry D. Strickland1 b. Mar 1860, d. 1947
MotherFrances Iva Curtis1 b. Apr 1872, d. 1947
Last Edited14 Oct 2008
Birth*Hondor H. Strickland was born in 1905 at Oklahoma.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 May 1910 Allen Precinct, Quay, New Mexico, in the household of Henry D. Strickland and Frances Iva Curtis; ED 145, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHondor H. Strickland appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Francis Twp., Harmon, Oklahoma, in the household of Henry D. Strickland and Frances Iva Curtis; ED 87, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son and Arvil's family.2 
(Witness) CensusHondor H. Strickland appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Boston Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Henry D. Strickland and Frances Iva Curtis; ED 2, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son at home.3 
Marriage*Hondor H. Strickland married Margaret Mattie Reynolds circa 1931 at Arkansas.4 

Family

Margaret Mattie Reynolds b. c 1910, d. 2 Apr 1932
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis.

Melvina Catherine May1

F, b. 4 August 1853, d. 23 February 1934
FatherGeorge W. May2 b. 1833
MotherIsabella (?)2 b. 1835
Last Edited6 Nov 2008
Birth*Melvina Catherine May was born on 4 August 1853 at Johnson, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 Township 13 South, Range 4 East, Johnson, Illinois, in the household of George W. May and Isabella (?); page 229, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children and J.K. Hill, age 71, born Tennessee.2 
(Witness) CensusMelvina Catherine May appeared on the census of 27 July 1870 Turkey Creek Twp., Van Buren, Arkansas, in the household of George W. May; page 2, occupation farmer, renting, Melvina is spelled Melony; wife's name is Mary.3 
Married Name As of circa 1872,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*Melvina Catherine May married John D. Curtis, son of Unknown Curtis, circa 1872 at Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of circa 1878,her married name was Adams.4 
Marriage*Melvina Catherine May married Richard B. Adams circa 1878 at Arkansas.4 
Census*Melvina Catherine May and Richard B. Adams appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Saint Joe Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, page 478B, occupation farmer, 1 daughter and 3 step children; "Ida" assumed to be "Addie."4 
Married Name As of 25 September 1892,her married name was Marshall.5 
Marriage*Melvina Catherine May married Thomas Benton Marshall on 25 September 1892 at Mt. Hersey, Newton, Arkansas; by A.W. . ; both parties of Mt. Hersey.5 
Census*Melvina Catherine May and Thomas Benton Marshall appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, tenure not given, 1 child by this marriage.6 
Death*Melvina Catherine May died on 23 February 1934 at Coalgate, Coal, Oklahoma, at age 80.1 

Family 1

John D. Curtis b. 1853, d. c 1877
Children

Family 2

Richard B. Adams b. Apr 1858
Children

Family 3

Thomas Benton Marshall b. Jan 1844
Child

Citations

  1. [S1683] Julie Lybarger and Chuck Ellis, "Descendants of John Curtis and Melvina May", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis1,2

F, b. 13 May 1873, d. 12 May 1948
FatherJohn D. Curtis3 b. 1853, d. c 1877
MotherMelvina Catherine May3 b. 4 Aug 1853, d. 23 Feb 1934
Last Edited6 Nov 2008
Birth*Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis was born on 13 May 1873 at Arkansas; proof of parental relationship is sketchy; appears to be listed as "Ida" in the 1880 census; cemetery record says 13 May 1869, but seems a few years too early based on census records.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Saint Joe Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Richard B. Adams and Melvina Catherine May; page 478B, occupation farmer, 1 daughter and 3 step children; "Ida" assumed to be "Addie."3 
Married Name As of 20 January 1889,her married name was Wheeler.4 
Marriage*Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis married Wiley Parks Wheeler on 20 January 1889 at Newton, Arkansas; by R.C. Maddox, M.g; Wiley of Yardelle, Addie of Mt. Hersey.4 
Census*Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis and Wiley Parks Wheeler appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 4 children, 3 living, George Curtis lived with them.5 
CensusAdelaide (Addie) D. Curtis and Wiley Parks Wheeler appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 6 children, 5 living.6 
CensusAdelaide (Addie) D. Curtis and Wiley Parks Wheeler appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Grove Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 98, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.7 
CensusAdelaide (Addie) D. Curtis and Wiley Parks Wheeler appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 24, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, no children at home.8 
Death*Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis died on 12 May 1948 at Blackwell, Kay, Oklahoma, at age 74.2 

Family

Wiley Parks Wheeler b. 29 Jul 1860, d. 25 Jan 1943
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1683] Julie Lybarger and Chuck Ellis, "Descendants of John Curtis and Melvina May", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Sandhill.

Isabel Curtis1

F, b. 1875
FatherJohn D. Curtis1 b. 1853, d. c 1877
MotherMelvina Catherine May1 b. 4 Aug 1853, d. 23 Feb 1934
Last Edited12 Oct 2008
Birth*Isabel Curtis was born in 1875 at Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Saint Joe Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Richard B. Adams and Melvina Catherine May; page 478B, occupation farmer, 1 daughter and 3 step children; "Ida" assumed to be "Addie."1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

George Washington Curtis1

M, b. 11 October 1876, d. 8 December 1951
FatherJohn D. Curtis1 b. 1853, d. c 1877
MotherMelvina Catherine May1 b. 4 Aug 1853, d. 23 Feb 1934
Last Edited6 Nov 2009
Birth*George Washington Curtis was born on 11 October 1876 at Arkansas.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Saint Joe Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Richard B. Adams and Melvina Catherine May; page 478B, occupation farmer, 1 daughter and 3 step children; "Ida" assumed to be "Addie."1 
Census*George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, single, "boarding" with Wiley and Addie Wheeler.4 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey on 26 January 1902 at Yardelle, Newton, Arkansas; by H.M. Lovelady; both parties of Yardelle.5 
Census*George Washington Curtis and Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 13B, occupation farm laborer, married 8 years, 5 children, 5 living, living with the Ramey family.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 George Washington Curtis registered for the draft at Yardelle, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Jennie.3 
CensusHe and Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Grove Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 98, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.7 
CensusGeorge Washington Curtis and Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Willow Springs Twp., Tulsa, Oklahoma, ED 182, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children at home.8 
Death*George Washington Curtis died on 8 December 1951 at Porter, Wagoner, Oklahoma, at age 75; buried at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta (section 3, block 117, lot 07.)9,10 

Family

Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey b. 1879, d. a 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1683] Julie Lybarger and Chuck Ellis, "Descendants of John Curtis and Melvina May", Ancestral File.
  10. [S1710] Oklahoma City of Coweta, Vernon Cemetery, Coweta Oklahoma.

Richard B. Adams1

M, b. April 1858
Last Edited6 Nov 2008
Birth*Richard B. Adams was born in April 1858 at Searcy, Arkansas.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 at Richland Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, living with his father, Green Berry Adams, age 21, recently widowed, and 2 sisters, Dulcenia (twin), age 2, and Jesse, age 3.3 
Marriage*He married Melvina Catherine May, daughter of George W. May and Isabella (?), circa 1878 at Arkansas.4 
Census*Richard B. Adams and Melvina Catherine May appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Saint Joe Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, page 478B, occupation farmer, 1 daughter and 3 step children; "Ida" assumed to be "Addie."4 
Marriage*Richard B. Adams married Calidona (?) circa 1888 at Arkansas.5 
Census*Richard B. Adams and Calidona (?) appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Batson Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 33, seet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, second wife, married 11 years, 3 children, 3 living.5 

Family 1

Melvina Catherine May b. 4 Aug 1853, d. 23 Feb 1934
Children

Family 2

Calidona (?) b. Jul 1872

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1683] Julie Lybarger and Chuck Ellis, "Descendants of John Curtis and Melvina May", Ancestral File.

Izora (Lyana) B. Adams1,2

F, b. 1879
FatherRichard B. Adams1 b. Apr 1858
MotherMelvina Catherine May1 b. 4 Aug 1853, d. 23 Feb 1934
Last Edited6 Nov 2008
Birth*Izora (Lyana) B. Adams was born in 1879 at Searcy, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Saint Joe Twp., Searcy, Arkansas, in the household of Richard B. Adams and Melvina Catherine May; page 478B, occupation farmer, 1 daughter and 3 step children; "Ida" assumed to be "Addie."1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1683] Julie Lybarger and Chuck Ellis, "Descendants of John Curtis and Melvina May", Ancestral File.

Wiley Parks Wheeler1

M, b. 29 July 1860, d. 25 January 1943
Last Edited23 Oct 2008
Birth*Wiley Parks Wheeler was born on 29 July 1860 at Newton, Arkansas; July 1863 in 1900 census.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis, daughter of John D. Curtis and Melvina Catherine May, on 20 January 1889 at Newton, Arkansas; by R.C. Maddox, M.g; Wiley of Yardelle, Addie of Mt. Hersey.1 
Census*Wiley Parks Wheeler and Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 4 children, 3 living, George Curtis lived with them.2 
CensusWiley Parks Wheeler and Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 6 children, 5 living.4 
CensusWiley Parks Wheeler and Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Grove Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 98, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.5 
CensusWiley Parks Wheeler and Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 24, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, no children at home.6 
Death*Wiley Parks Wheeler died on 25 January 1943 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 82; said to be buried at the Sandhill Cemetery, but name not found in current index.3,7 

Family

Adelaide (Addie) D. Curtis b. 13 May 1873, d. 12 May 1948
Children

Citations

  1. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1683] Julie Lybarger and Chuck Ellis, "Descendants of John Curtis and Melvina May", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records.
  8. [S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Sandhill.

Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey1,2

F, b. 1879, d. after 1930
Last Edited6 Nov 2009
Birth*Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey was born in 1879 at Tennessee.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 26 January 1902,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George Washington Curtis, son of John D. Curtis and Melvina Catherine May, on 26 January 1902 at Yardelle, Newton, Arkansas; by H.M. Lovelady; both parties of Yardelle.1 
Census*Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Prairie Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 95, sheet 13B, occupation farm laborer, married 8 years, 5 children, 5 living, living with the Ramey family.2 
CensusMary Jane (Jennie) Ramey and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Grove Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 98, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.4 
CensusMary Jane (Jennie) Ramey and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Willow Springs Twp., Tulsa, Oklahoma, ED 182, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children at home.5 
Death*Mary Jane (Jennie) Ramey died after 1930 at Oklahoma; buried at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, (section 3, block 117, lot 07); no date on headstone.6 

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 11 Oct 1876, d. 8 Dec 1951
Children

Citations

  1. [S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Vernon, Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1710] Oklahoma City of Coweta, Vernon Cemetery, Coweta Oklahoma.