Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Mary Laveta Curtis¹

F, b. 1915

Father

Noah Benjamin Curtis² b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 27 Jun 1942

Mother

Nellie Corina Stout² b. 2 Aug 1884, d. 21 Jan 1973

Last Edited

16 May 2009

Birth*

Mary Laveta Curtis was born in 1915 at Texas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 Estelline, Hall, Texas, in the household of Noah Benjamin Curtis and Nellie Corina Stout; ED 112, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Laveta Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Hall, Texas, in the household of Noah Benjamin Curtis and Nellie Corina Stout; ED 11, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.³

Citations

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

Hanna D.C. Arnold^1,2

F, b. 1844

Last Edited

24 Jan 2009

Birth*

Hanna D.C. Arnold was born in 1844 at Alabama.¹

Married Name

As of 17 October 1859,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Murrell Curtis, son of Wilford Curtis and Nancy Fisher, on 17 October 1859 at Lauderdale, Alabama.^1,2

Census*

Hanna D.C. Arnold and Murrell Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 at Florence P.O., District 2, Lauderdale, Alabama, page 4, occupation farmer, renting, no children.¹

Family

Murrell Curtis b. 1838

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1067] Hunting For Bears, Alabama Marriage Records.

Sarah A. Robertson¹

F, b. 1838

Last Edited

7 Feb 2009

Birth*

Sarah A. Robertson was born in 1838 at Alabama.^1,2

Married Name

As of 21 September 1853,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Curtis, son of Wilford Curtis and Nancy Fisher, on 21 September 1853 at Lauderdale, Alabama.¹

Census*

Sarah A. Robertson and Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 10 June 1860 at Green Hill P.O., District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, page 187b, occupation manufacturer, renting, 1 son at home.²

Census

Sarah A. Robertson and Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 at Township 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, page 447, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

Family

Thomas Curtis b. 1836, d. 1910

Children

Sarah Curtis³ b. 1854
John M. Curtis² b. 1858
Lucy Curtis² b. 1858

Citations

[S1067] Hunting For Bears, Alabama Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

John M. Curtis¹

M, b. 1858

Father

Thomas Curtis¹ b. 1836, d. 1910

Mother

Sarah A. Robertson¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

24 Jan 2009

Birth*

John M. Curtis was born in 1858 at Lauderdale, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1860 Green Hill P.O., District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Sarah A. Robertson; page 187b, occupation manufacturer, renting, 1 son at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John M. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Township 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Sarah A. Robertson; page 447, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

John Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1750

Father

Montgomery County Curtis¹ b. c 1730

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

John Curtis was born circa 1750 at Virginia; John appears only in the 1782 tax list and 1784 census; no proof of relationship.¹

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1782 at Montgomery, North Carolina; 100 acres of land, 1 horse; lived near Russell and Moses.¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1784 at Montgomery, North Carolina, state census, no detail given.²

NoteB*

ON 24 May 1786, Wm. Hall entered 106 acres on the Yadkin River, property bordered by Jno. Curtis and George Fry.³

Citations

[S1734] Montgomery County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Montgomery County, North Carolina List of Taxables.
[S1] Census of Population North Carolina State Census 1784-1787.
[S1748] A.B. Pruitt, Abstracts of Land Entries: Montgomery Co. NC 1778-1795.

Moses Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1750

Father

Montgomery County Curtis¹ b. c 1730

Last Edited

13 Jan 2023

Birth*

Moses Curtis was born circa 1750 at Virginia; born before 1755; relationship unknown.¹

NoteB

Moses signed a petition to the North Carolina legislature dated 30 Jan 1779, asking that Anson be divided into two counties, thereby forming Montgomery.²

Land Entry*

He entered land on 25 January 1781 at Montgomery, North Carolina, 100 acres on NE side of Yadkin River, near fork of Dutch John Creek.³

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1782 at Montgomery, North Carolina; listed as a "single man," no land, horses or cattle; lived next to Russel and near John.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 1784 at Montgomery, North Carolina, state census, no detail given.⁵

Marriage*

He married Sarah (?) circa 1785 at North Carolina.

NoteB

Both Russel and Moses were "single men" in 1782 but had 3 or 4 children in the 1790 census. But the household headcounts for the 1800 census suggest their first wives died and they remarried starting new families.¹

Census*

Moses Curtis appeared on the census of 1790 at Montgomery, North Carolina, page 409, 1 male over 16, 4 males 1-15, no females.⁶

Land Entry

He entered land on 22 February 1794 at Montgomery, North Carolina, 15 acres bordered by his own line on NE side of Yadkin River at "the falls;" described as "Moses Curtis Sr."³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Montgomery, North Carolina, page 477, 1 male and 5 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 26-44.⁷

NoteB*

Moses and Bennett signed a petition dated 13 December 1805, in which residents of Montgomery County asked the State Assembly to remove or periodically open the mill dams on the Uhary River that were impeding the flow of fish, especialyl white shad , to Montgomery County [NC Archives, Records of the General Assembly, December 1805, Box 3].

Census

He and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1810 at Montgomery, North Carolina, page 45, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 3 females 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45.⁸

NoteB*

On 12 January 1834, William Boyd appeared in Washington County, Arkansas court to testify regarding his application for a Revolutionary War pension. Among the men he served with were Russel and Moses Curtis. He further stated that he was born in Southampton County, Virginia on 11 August 1760 and lived in Rowan County, North Carolina when he was called into service. Following the war, he lived in Montgomery County, North Carolina, Warren County, Tennessee, Lauderdale County, Alabama, McNairy County, Tennessee and then resided in Washington County, Arkansas.⁹

Family

Sarah (?) b. c 1765

Children

Elizabeth Curtis¹⁰ b. 1788
Amy (Anny) Curtis¹¹ b. bt 1790 - 1800
Margaret Curtis¹¹ b. bt 1790 - 1800
Martha (Patsey) Curtis¹¹ b. c 1795
Chesley Curtis+ b. 6 Aug 1795, d. 6 Aug 1866
Charnel Hight Curtis+¹¹ b. 1805
Delilah Curtis¹¹ b. 1812
Priscilla Curtis¹¹ b. 1812
William Washington Curtis+¹¹ b. 1812

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S2302] Larry Cates, "Orange County Bastardy Bonds, 1782-1799."
[S1748] A.B. Pruitt, Abstracts of Land Entries: Montgomery Co. NC 1778-1795.
[S1734] Montgomery County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Montgomery County, North Carolina List of Taxables.
[S1] Census of Population North Carolina State Census 1784-1787.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, Revolutionary War Pension Applications.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2330] Tennessee Clerk Warren County, Warren county, Tennessee Deed Records, Sale to McGregor by Sarah Curtis and family.

Two Unknown Daughters Curtis¹

F, b. between 1786 and 1789, d. before 1800

Father

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr.¹ b. 1 Mar 1757, d. 14 Sep 1835

Mother

Charity (?)¹ b. 1760

Last Edited

26 Jan 2009

Birth*

Two Unknown Daughters Curtis was born between 1786 and 1789 at Union, South Carolina.¹

DeathAp*

She appears to have died or disappeared before 1800 at Union, South Carolina, not present in 1800 census.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.

Anne Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 1816, d. between 1861 and 1868

Father

William D. Curtis⁴ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell⁴ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Anne Curtis was born in 1816 at Barren, Kentucky; no proof of parents.⁵

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1820 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell; page 198, 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 18-25.⁶

(Witness) Census

Anne Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁷

Married Name

As of 27 February 1845,her married name was Durga.²

Marriage*

Anne Curtis married Alonzo A. Durga on 27 February 1845 at Harrison, Indiana.²

Census*

Anne Curtis and Alonzo A. Durga appeared on the census of 27 September 1850 at District 45, Harrison, Indiana, page 341b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁸

Name Variation

As of 20 June 1860, Anne Curtis was also known as Anne Dirgy.⁹

Name Variation

As of 20 June 1860, Anne Curtis was also known as Anne Durkee.¹⁰

Census

She and Alonzo A. Durga appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Elizabeth P.O., Posey Twp., Harrison, Indiana, page 42, occupation farm laborer, 6 children at home.⁹

DeathAp*

Anne Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1861 and 1868 at Harrison, Indiana, Alonzo remarried in 1869.²

Family

Alonzo A. Durga b. 1823

Children

Mary C. Durga⁸ b. 1847
Sarah H. Durga⁸ b. 1849
Charlotte A. Durga⁹ b. 1851
Lewis H. Durga⁹ b. 1854
Benjamin Durga⁹ b. 1855
George W. Durga⁹ b. 1860

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820-1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1820-1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Irenah Curtis¹

F, b. 1819, d. between 1861 and 1869

Father

William D. Curtis² b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell² b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Irenah Curtis was born in 1819 at Barren, Kentucky; no proof of parents.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1820 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell; page 198, 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 18-25.³

(Witness) Census

Irenah Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁴

Married Name

As of 8 August 1839,her married name was Durga.⁵

Marriage*

Irenah Curtis married Harvey T. Durga on 8 August 1839 at Harrison, Indiana.⁵

(Witness) Census

Irenah Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.⁶

Census

Irenah Curtis and Harvey T. Durga appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 at District 45, Harrison, Indiana, page 348b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁷

Census*

Irenah Curtis and Harvey T. Durga appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 at Winslow P.O., Patoka, Pike, Indiana, page 96, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁸

DeathAp*

Irenah Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1861 and 1869 at Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, Harvey was widowed in 1870.⁹

Family

Harvey T. Durga b. 1819

Children

Margaret Durga⁷ b. 1841
John W. Durga⁷ b. 1844
Caroline Durga⁷ b. 1848
Emily Durga⁷ b. 1849
Mary T. Durga⁸ b. 1852
Martha A. Durga⁸ b. 1854

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820-1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Louise Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 December 1820, d. 6 August 1892

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Louise Curtis was born on 4 December 1820 at Monroe, Kentucky; no proof of parents.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁴

Married Name

As of 5 August 1838,her married name was Evans.⁵

Marriage*

Louise Curtis married James M. Evans on 5 August 1838 at Harrison, Indiana.⁵

(Witness) Census

Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.⁶

Census*

Louise Curtis and James M. Evans appeared on the census of 19 July 1850 at Washington, Patoka & Madison Town, Pike, Indiana, page 25b, occupation shoemaker, renting, 5 children at home.⁷

Census

Louise Curtis and James M. Evans appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 at Winslow P.O., Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 98, occupation house carpenter, real estate valued at $1,200, 8 children at home.⁸

Census*

Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Winslow, Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 561, widowed, renting, 4 children at home.⁹

Death*

She died on 6 August 1892 at Pike, Indiana, at age 71; buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.³

Family

James M. Evans b. bt 1816 - 1820, d. 5 Apr 1864

Children

Nathan Matthew Evans⁸ b. 29 Jul 1839, d. 4 Oct 1899
John H. Evans⁸ b. 24 Nov 1840, d. 4 Aug 1916
Margaret Evans¹⁰ b. 1844
Laura Evans¹⁰ b. 1845
Caroline B. Evans⁷ b. 1849, d. bt 1851 - 1859
Andrew L. Evans⁸ b. 9 Dec 1851, d. 1919
George M. Evans⁸ b. 4 Dec 1854, d. 6 Oct 1900
James M. Evans⁸ b. 1857, d. 1935
Charles Evans⁸ b. 1860
Eleanor Evans⁹ b. 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.

Isaiah Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1826, d. after 1850

Father

William D. Curtis³ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell³ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Isaiah Curtis was born in 1826 at Monroe, Kentucky; no proof of parents.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁴

(Witness) Census

Isaiah Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.⁵

Census*

Isaiah Curtis appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 at Franklin Twp., Floyd, Indiana, page 440b, occupation laborer, single, living with Henry and Mary Leduke.⁶

DeathAp*

He appears to have died or disappeared after 1850 no further record found under this name.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840, 1850.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Rachel Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1825, d. between 1861 and 1869

Father

William D. Curtis³ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell³ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Rachel Curtis was born in 1825 at Monroe, Kentucky; no proof of parents.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁴

(Witness) Census

Rachel Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.⁵

Married Name

As of 17 July 1842,her married name was Cavanaugh.⁶

Marriage*

Rachel Curtis married Francis Cavanaugh on 17 July 1842 at Harrison, Indiana.⁶

Census*

Rachel Curtis and Francis Cavanaugh appeared on the census of 24 September 1850 at District 45, Harrison, Indiana, page 239, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $340, 4 children at home.⁷

Census

Rachel Curtis and Francis Cavanaugh appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 at Elizabeth P.O., Posey Twp., Harrison, Indiana, page 26, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,300, 7 children at home.⁸

DeathAp*

Rachel Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1861 and 1869 at Posey Twp., Harrison, Indiana, Francis was widowed in 1870.⁹

Family

Francis Cavanaugh b. 1813

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1830-1860.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Unknown Daughter Curtis¹

F, b. circa 1829, d. between 1831 and 1839

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Unknown Daughter Curtis was born circa 1829 at Monroe, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.²

Death*

Unknown Daughter Curtis died between 1831 and 1839 at Monroe, Kentucky; not present in 1840 census.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Samuel H. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 25 August 1834, d. 30 January 1912

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

1 Jan 2021

Birth*

Samuel H. Curtis was born on 25 August 1834 at Monroe, Kentucky.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.¹

(Witness) Census

Samuel H. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 District 45, Harrison, Indiana, in the household of Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell; page 330, widowed, living with Joseph Farnsley, 3 children at home.⁴

Census*

Samuel H. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Posey Twp., Harrison, Indiana, page 371, occupation farm laborer, single, living with Joseph Varnsley and Margaret Zenor.⁵

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth E. Venner on 1 August 1861 at Harrison, Indiana.⁶

Marriage*

Samuel H. Curtis married Nancy Elizabeth Dunnaham on 7 November 1862 at Pike, Indiana.⁶

Census*

Samuel H. Curtis and Nancy Elizabeth Dunnaham appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 559, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400/personal $960, 3 children at home.⁷

Census

Samuel H. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 307D, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁸

Census

He and Nancy Elizabeth Dunnaham appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, ED 33, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 9 children, 5 living.⁹

Death*

Samuel H. Curtis died on 30 January 1912 at Pike, Indiana, at age 77; buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.^2,3

Family 1

Elizabeth E. Venner b. 1841

Family 2

Nancy Elizabeth Dunnaham b. Nov 1845

Children

Laura Curtis⁷ b. 1863
Margaret Curtis⁷ b. 1865
Charles Curtis⁷ b. 1868
George Curtis⁸ b. 14 Apr 1872, d. 10 Feb 1919
Franklin (Francis) Curtis⁸ b. Feb 1876
Sadie Curtis⁹ b. Feb 1884
Nora Curtis⁹ b. Oct 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 30 August 1832, d. 5 March 1889

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Curtis was born on 30 August 1832 at Monroe, Kentucky; no proof of parents.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.¹

Married Name

As of 26 October 1851,her married name was Cromwell.⁴

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Curtis married Robert B. Cromwell on 26 October 1851 at Harrison, Indiana.⁴

Census*

Mary Elizabeth Curtis and Robert B. Cromwell appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Elizabeth P.O., Posey Twp., Harrison, Indiana, page 24, occupation blacksmith, 2 daughters at home.⁵

Census

Mary Elizabeth Curtis and Robert B. Cromwell appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 at Winslow P.O., Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 575, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $400, 4 children at home.⁶

Married Name

As of 9 August 1877,her married name was Crow.²

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Curtis married John Crow on 9 August 1877 at Pike, Indiana.²

Census*

Mary Elizabeth Curtis and John Crow appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 296A, occupation hotel keeper, 2 stepdaughters at home.⁷

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Curtis died on 5 March 1889 at Pike, Indiana, at age 56; buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County as Mary E. Cromwell.^2,3

Family 1

Robert B. Cromwell b. 26 Jun 1830, d. 11 Dec 1871

Children

Family 2

John Crow b. 1813

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Fletcher Harlan Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 April 1836, d. 8 February 1901

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

23 Jan 2021

Birth*

Fletcher Harlan Curtis was born on 5 April 1836 at Monroe, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4

(Witness) Census

Fletcher Harlan Curtis appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 District 45, Harrison, Indiana, in the household of Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell; page 330, widowed, living with Joseph Farnsley, 3 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Fletcher Harlan Curtis married Elizabeth Jane Williams on 15 January 1860 at Pike, Indiana.⁶

Census

Fletcher Harlan Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Williams appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 at Winslow Twp., Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 555, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $960, 4 children at home.⁷

Census*

Fletcher Harlan Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Williams appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, page 308B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁸

Census

Fletcher Harlan Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Williams appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Winslow, Patoka Twp., Pike, Indiana, ED 31, sheet 12A, occupation not given, owned home, married 40 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁹

Death*

Fletcher Harlan Curtis died on 8 February 1901 at Winslow, Pike, Indiana, at age 64; buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.^2,3,10

Family

Elizabeth Jane Williams b. 11 Oct 1841, d. 19 Jul 1930

Children

Florence Curtis⁷ b. 1861, d. bt 1871 - 1880
Louisa Ellen Curtis¹¹ b. 25 Aug 1862, d. 30 Dec 1953
Ulysses Sampson Curtis⁸ b. 17 May 1866, d. 22 Jan 1924
Horatio S. Curtis⁸ b. 27 Aug 1868, d. 11 Aug 1948
Mary Curtis⁸ b. 22 Jul 1871, d. 5 Jan 1952

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill Cemetery in Pike County.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, death certificate.
[S2210] Unknown volume, Indiana Vital Records: death certificate, Curtis Society Correspondence Files & non-manuscript material.

Unknown Daughter Curtis¹

F, b. circa 1837, d. between 1841 and 1849

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

2 Mar 2009

Birth*

Unknown Daughter Curtis was born circa 1837 at Monroe, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

DeathAp*

Unknown Daughter Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1841 and 1849 in Kentucky or Indiana; not present in 1850 census.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sarah Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1839

Father

William D. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Mother

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell¹ b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Last Edited

1 Mar 2009

Birth*

Sarah Jane Curtis was born in 1839 at Monroe, Kentucky.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Sarah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 District 45, Harrison, Indiana, in the household of Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell; page 330, widowed, living with Joseph Farnsley, 3 children at home.⁴

NoteB*

Harrison County marriage record for Sarah Isabel Curts and Eli Schlotterback, 21 Dec 1856; Eli was single in 1860; no other record of Sarah Curtis.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1768] Terenda Curtis Wyant, "Descendants of William D. Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1840, 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.

First Son Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1817, d. between 1820 and 1829

Father

Fielding Curtis Jr.¹ b. c 1781, d. 1842

Mother

Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods¹ b. 1802, d. b 14 Nov 1882

Last Edited

3 May 2009

Birth*

First Son Curtis was born circa 1817 at Barren, Kentucky; died young.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of Fielding Curtis Jr. and Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods; page 198, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25.¹

DeathAp*

First Son Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1820 and 1829 at Monroe, Kentucky, no males over 10 in 1830 household.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.

First Daughter Curtis¹

F, b. 1819, d. between 1821 and 1829

Father

Fielding Curtis Jr.¹ b. c 1781, d. 1842

Mother

Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods¹ b. 1802, d. b 14 Nov 1882

Last Edited

2 May 2009

Birth*

First Daughter Curtis was born in 1819 at Monroe, Kentucky; died young.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1820 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of Fielding Curtis Jr. and Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods; page 198, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25.¹

DeathAp*

First Daughter Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1821 and 1829 at Monroe, Kentucky, no females over 10 in 1830 household.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.

Bennett Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1770, d. 4 June 1832

Father

Montgomery County Curtis¹ b. c 1730

Last Edited

14 Sep 2015

Birth*

Bennett Curtis was born circa 1770 at North Carolina; (or Virginia), relationship unknown.²

Marriage*

He married First Wife Curtis circa 1795 at North Carolina.³

Census

Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 at Montgomery, North Carolina, page 482, 3 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁴

NoteB*

Census

He appeared on the census of 1810 at Montgomery, North Carolina, page 19, 3 males and 1 female under 10, 3 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Washington, Indiana, page 47, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 18-25, 1 female 16-25, 1 male over 45, apparently widowed; likely but unproven this is the same Bennet Curtis as in Montgomery County, North Carolina.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington, Indiana, page 346, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 male15-19, 1 female 30-39, 1 male 50-59.⁶

Marriage*

He married Barbara Stuart on 8 May 1830 at Washington, Indiana.⁷

Death*

Bennett Curtis died on 4 June 1832 at Washington, Indiana; buried at the Curtis Cemetery in New Pekin (no date visible.)^8,9

Family 1

First Wife Curtis b. c 1775, d. b 1820

Child

John Curtis¹⁰ b. c 1801

Family 2

Children

William A. Curtis+¹¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883
Ginsey Curtis⁷ b. c 1810
Gideon Curtis⁷ b. 1812

Family 3

Barbara Stuart b. 1800

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1800-1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1800-1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S2284] Matt Hogue, "Email re Descendants of Bennett Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 29 October 2014.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Washilngton, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.
[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.

William A. Curtis¹

M, b. 1 October 1805, d. 29 December 1883

Father

Bennett Curtis¹ b. c 1770, d. 4 Jun 1832

Last Edited

31 Oct 2014

Birth*

William A. Curtis was born on 1 October 1805 at Montgomery, North Carolina; family history says "near Fayetteville;" no proof he was Bennett's son.¹

Marriage*

He married Penelope (Nellie) Morgan on 4 November 1827 at Washington, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

William A. Curtis and Penelope (Nellie) Morgan appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington, Indiana, page 346, 1 male under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.³

Census

William A. Curtis and Penelope (Nellie) Morgan appeared on the census of 26 September 1850 at Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana, page 346b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

William A. Curtis died on 29 December 1883 at Polk Twp., Washington, Indiana, at age 78.¹

(Witness) Bio

William Curtis was born near Fayetteville, North Carolina, on October 1, 1805, and was a lad when his parents came to Indiana, and made them a home in the then wilderness, about 3 miles east of the town of New Pekin, Washington County, Indiana. William Curtis grew up on this pioneer farm and married Nellie Morgan, who was born July 9, 1807, and who also was but a child when her parents, Isaac Morgan and wife, came to this section and settled a mile south of the present village South Boston.
Following their marriage, they lived on a far east of South Boston, until 1853, when he bought a farm in Section 17, Polk Township, which he gradually increased until he became the owner of a farm of 200 acres, and there they lived until retirement in old age.
These old pioneers continued to live at the old Curtis homestead in Polk Township until Feb. 24, 1872, when Nellie was called in death. After his wife’s death, Grandfather Curtis lived with his children at or near the old homestead until he was called to his reward Dec. 29, 1883.¹

Family

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Children

James Calvin Curtis¹ b. 21 Aug 1828, d. 12 Feb 1902
John M. Curtis¹ b. 4 Aug 1830
Alexander Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1833
Morgan Curtis¹ b. 4 Aug 1834
Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1836, d. 24 Mar 1850
William R. Curtis¹ b. 4 Mar 1838, d. 26 May 1866
Debbie Curtis¹ b. 7 Mar 1840, d. 21 Mar 1861
Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 22 Mar 1845
Daniel M. Curtis¹ b. 21 Aug 1847
Mary J. Curtis¹ b. 14 Nov 1849, d. 11 Feb 1854

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan^1,2

F, b. 9 July 1807, d. 24 February 1871

Last Edited

23 Feb 2010

Birth*

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan was born on 9 July 1807 at North Carolina; daughter of Isaac Morgan.¹

Married Name

As of 4 November 1827,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William A. Curtis, son of Bennett Curtis, on 4 November 1827 at Washington, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan and William A. Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Washington, Indiana, page 346, 1 male under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.³

Census

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan and William A. Curtis appeared on the census of 26 September 1850 at Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana, page 346b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan died on 24 February 1871 at Washington, Indiana, at age 63.¹

Family

William A. Curtis b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Children

James Calvin Curtis¹ b. 21 Aug 1828, d. 12 Feb 1902
John M. Curtis¹ b. 4 Aug 1830
Alexander Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1833
Morgan Curtis¹ b. 4 Aug 1834
Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1836, d. 24 Mar 1850
William R. Curtis¹ b. 4 Mar 1838, d. 26 May 1866
Debbie Curtis¹ b. 7 Mar 1840, d. 21 Mar 1861
Thomas J. Curtis¹ b. 22 Mar 1845
Daniel M. Curtis¹ b. 21 Aug 1847
Mary J. Curtis¹ b. 14 Nov 1849, d. 11 Feb 1854

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

James Calvin Curtis¹

M, b. 21 August 1828, d. 12 February 1902

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

31 Oct 2014

Birth*

James Calvin Curtis was born on 21 August 1828 at Washington, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died on 12 February 1902 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, at age 73.²

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, Book H-10, page 12.

John M. Curtis¹

M, b. 4 August 1830

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

John M. Curtis was born on 4 August 1830 at Washington, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.

Alexander Curtis¹

M, b. 6 February 1833

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

2 Jan 2014

Birth*

Alexander Curtis was born on 6 February 1833 at Washington, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 September 1850 Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana, in the household of William A. Curtis and Penelope (Nellie) Morgan; page 346b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.²

Census*

Alexander Curtis and Barney Brittan Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1920 at Little Prairie Twp., Pemiscot, Missouri, ED 166, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter.³

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Morgan Curtis¹

M, b. 4 August 1834

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

Morgan Curtis was born on 4 August 1834 at Washington, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elizabeth Curtis¹

F, b. 31 July 1836, d. 24 March 1850

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

Elizabeth Curtis was born on 31 July 1836 at Washington, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 24 March 1850 at Washington, Indiana, at age 13; unmarried.¹

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.

William R. Curtis¹

M, b. 4 March 1838, d. 26 May 1866

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

William R. Curtis was born on 4 March 1838 at Washington, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

William R. Curtis died on 26 May 1866 at Indiana at age 28; unmarried.¹

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Debbie Curtis¹

F, b. 7 March 1840, d. 21 March 1861

Father

William A. Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1805, d. 29 Dec 1883

Mother

Penelope (Nellie) Morgan¹ b. 9 Jul 1807, d. 24 Feb 1871

Last Edited

27 Jan 2009

Birth*

Debbie Curtis was born on 7 March 1840 at Washington, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 September 1850 Franklin Twp., Washington, Indiana, in the household of William A. Curtis and Penelope (Nellie) Morgan; page 346b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.²

Death*

Debbie Curtis died on 21 March 1861 at Indiana at age 21; unmarried.¹

Citations

[S1747] John L. and Amy Curtis, William and Nellie Cutis and Their Descendants.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.