Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Winfred Magers¹

M, b. 30 January 1892, d. 30 December 1953

Last Edited

12 Dec 2009

Birth*

Winfred Magers was born on 30 January 1892 at Adair, Missouri; son of John and Margaret (Hall) Magers.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Jennie Mabel Curtis, daughter of Alva David Curtis and Nancy Ellen Ayers, on 28 February 1915 at bride's home, Yarrow, Adair, Missouri; by W.R. Skinner, Baptist Minister.¹

Census*

Winfred Magers and Jennie Mabel Curtis appeared on the census of 8 March 1920 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 18, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter and mother at home.³

Census

Winfred Magers and Jennie Mabel Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 16, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.⁴

Death*

Winfred Magers died on 30 December 1953 at Gifford, Adair, Missouri, at age 61; buried at Indian Hills Cemetery.⁵

Obit

Winfred's obituary was published in the La Plata Home Press on 31 December 1953:
Winifred Magers, sixty-one, of the Gifford vicinity, died in a Kirksville hospital Wednesday night at 11:30, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at the church in Gifford at 1:30, conducted by Rev. Claude Thompson, pastor of the Baptist Church in La Plata. Internment will be in the Indian Hill cemetery under direction of the McCollum Funeral Home in Gifford. He was born in Adair County January 30, 1892, the son of John and Margaret (Hall) Magers. He lived his lifetime on the farm where he was born. He was married to Jennie Curtis and three children were born to them. One son, Hollis O'Dell, died in infancy. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Goldie Bragg of the same vicinity, and Mrs. Bessie Belle Morris of the home, and one granddaughter, Eva Belle Morris, also of the home; two brothers, Ben of La Plata and Heck of La Crosse, and several nieces and nephews. Bearers will be his nephews.²

Family

Jennie Mabel Curtis b. 2 Oct 1896, d. 23 Apr 1981

Children

Goldie Evaline Magers³ b. 26 Jul 1916, d. 15 Oct 1980
Bessie Belle Magers⁴ b. 1923

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1937] Macon County, Missouri Obituaries, Various.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Indian Hills, Adair County, Missouri.

Madge Hortense Tuttle¹

F, b. 3 December 1903, d. 10 September 1972

Last Edited

29 Aug 2018

Birth*

Madge Hortense Tuttle was born on 3 December 1903 at Missouri.^2,3

Married Name

As of 1 November 1919,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Ray Walter Curtis, son of Alva David Curtis and Nancy Ellen Ayers, on 1 November 1919 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri; by E.O. Beal, Judge of the Probate Court.¹

Census*

Madge Hortense Tuttle and Ray Walter Curtis appeared on the census of 10 March 1920 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 18, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁴

Census

Madge Hortense Tuttle and Ray Walter Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Richland Twp., Macon, Missouri, ED 31, sheet 3A, occupation farmer-livestock and grain, renting, 4 sons at home.²

Census

Madge Hortense Tuttle and Ray Walter Curtis appeared on the census of 27 March 1940 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 1-17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.⁵

Death*

Madge Hortense Tuttle died on 10 September 1972 at Adair, Missouri, at age 68;
Fatally Injured In Truck Wreck. Madge Hortense Curtis was born Dec. 3, 1903 in southwestern Adair County, the daughter of John F. and Eathel Slaughter Tuttle. On Nov. 1, 1919 at Kirksville, she was married to Ray Walter Curtis who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons, Leon of Elmer, Harlan of Kirksville, Jackie of LaGrange, Ray Jr., of La Plata and Wendell, Kirksville; three daughters, Mrs. Hobert (Wilma) Chipman, Ewing, Aline Young of Atlanta, Mae Mathis, Ewing; two brothers, Carl Tuttle of Rt. 1, Kirksville and Odell Tuttle of Port Arthur, Tex; 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Curtis was life-long resident of southwestern Adair county until five years ago when she and her husband retired from and moved to Hurdland. -She attended the Mt. Carmel Church.Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Gifford Christian Church. The Rev. Arthur Drake of Elmer conducted the services. Burial was in LaPlata Cemetery.³

Family

Ray Walter Curtis b. 19 Dec 1898, d. 14 Jan 1990

Children

Leon Edward Curtis+² b. 9 Jul 1920, d. 20 Sep 2007
Harlen Otis Curtis² b. 9 Sep 1923, d. 7 Feb 1994
Ray Junior Curtis+² b. 6 Aug 1926, d. 10 Jun 1994
Wendell Leroy Curtis+² b. 30 Sep 1928, d. 19 Apr 2011
Wilma Curtis⁵ b. 10 May 1931
Carleta Aline Curtis⁵ b. 2 Mar 1935, d. 20 Mar 2001
Lillie Mae Curtis⁵ b. 12 Feb 1939, d. 4 May 2014
Jack C. Curtis⁶ b. 27 Aug 1940

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, La Plata, Macon, Missouri.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.

Euthetta Jean Minic¹

F, b. 28 September 1923, d. 12 October 1990

Last Edited

12 Dec 2009

Birth*

Euthetta Jean Minic was born on 28 September 1923 at Missouri.^1,2

Married Name

As of 1 January 1948,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married David Eldon Curtis, son of David J. (Davie) Curtis and Lois Beryl Weber, on 1 January 1948 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri; by S.A. Rear, Methodist Minister.¹

Death*

Euthetta Jean Minic died on 12 October 1990 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, at age 67.²

Family

David Eldon Curtis b. 1924

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Goldie Evaline Magers^1,2

F, b. 26 July 1916, d. 15 October 1980

Father

Winfred Magers¹ b. 30 Jan 1892, d. 30 Dec 1953

Mother

Jennie Mabel Curtis¹ b. 2 Oct 1896, d. 23 Apr 1981

Last Edited

12 Dec 2009

Birth*

Goldie Evaline Magers was born on 26 July 1916 at Adair, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 March 1920 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Winfred Magers and Jennie Mabel Curtis; ED 18, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter and mother at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Goldie Evaline Magers appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Winfred Magers and Jennie Mabel Curtis; ED 16, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.³

Death*

Goldie Evaline Magers died on 15 October 1980 at Adair, Missouri, at age 64; married Noah Wever Bragg, buried at La Plata Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, La Plata, Adair County, Missouri.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bessie Belle Magers¹

F, b. 1923

Father

Winfred Magers¹ b. 30 Jan 1892, d. 30 Dec 1953

Mother

Jennie Mabel Curtis¹ b. 2 Oct 1896, d. 23 Apr 1981

Last Edited

12 Dec 2009

Birth*

Bessie Belle Magers was born in 1923 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Winfred Magers and Jennie Mabel Curtis; ED 16, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.¹

NoteB*

Married name Gunnels.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1937] Macon County, Missouri Obituaries, Various.

Leon Edward Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 July 1920, d. 20 September 2007

Father

Ray Walter Curtis¹ b. 19 Dec 1898, d. 14 Jan 1990

Mother

Madge Hortense Tuttle¹ b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 10 Sep 1972

Last Edited

16 Mar 2018

Birth*

Leon Edward Curtis was born on 9 July 1920 at Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Richland Twp., Macon, Missouri, in the household of Ray Walter Curtis and Madge Hortense Tuttle; ED 31, sheet 3A, occupation farmer-livestock and grain, renting, 4 sons at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Leon Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 27 March 1940 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Ray Walter Curtis and Madge Hortense Tuttle; ED 1-17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.³

Marriage*

Leon Edward Curtis married Bonnie Bell Hoffman on 16 April 1946 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri.²

Death*

Leon Edward Curtis died on 20 September 2007 at Missouri at age 87; buried at La Plata Cemetery.²

Family

Bonnie Bell Hoffman b. 19 May 1922, d. 10 Jul 1995

Child

Dale Leon Curtis² b. 8 Mar 1950, d. 10 Aug 2004

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, La Plata, Macon, Missouri.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Harlen Otis Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 September 1923, d. 7 February 1994

Father

Ray Walter Curtis¹ b. 19 Dec 1898, d. 14 Jan 1990

Mother

Madge Hortense Tuttle¹ b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 10 Sep 1972

Last Edited

16 Mar 2018

Birth*

Harlen Otis Curtis was born on 9 September 1923 at Missouri.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Harlen Otis Curtis appeared on the census of 27 March 1940 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Ray Walter Curtis and Madge Hortense Tuttle; ED 1-17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.⁴

Marriage*

Harlen Otis Curtis married Idalee Easley circa 1945.²

Death*

Harlen Otis Curtis died on 7 February 1994 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri, at age 70; buried at La Plata Cemetery.³

Obit

Harlen Otis's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 9 February 1994:

Harlen Otis Curtis, age 70, of LaPlata, Missouri, died Monday (February 7, 1994) at the Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri. He was born September 9, 1923, in Adair County, the son of Ray Walter and Madge Hortense (Tuttle) Curtis. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister-in-law Joyce Curtis.
---Surviving are four brothers Leon Curtis and wife Bonnie of Elmer, Ray Junior Curtis and wife Mary Belle of LaPlata, Missouri, Wendell Curtis of Kirksville, Missouri, and Jack C. Curtis and wife Veva of Ewing, Missouri, Aline Young of Macon, Missouri, and Mae Mathes of LaPlata, Missouri; one aunt Aline Tuttle of Greentop, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Curtis attended the Curtis Rural School in Adair County. He farmed in the Gifford and Yarrow area where he was well known for being a good neighbor. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (February 9, 1994) at the Travis Funeral Chapel in LaPlata, Missouri. Officiating will be the Reverend Richard Woods of LaPlata, Missouri. Music will be provided by Shirley Matticks, organist. Burial will be in the LaPlata Cemetery, LaPlata, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Richard Young, J.C. Curtis, Jr., Frank Curtis, Gail Curtis, Travis Mathes, Glenn Chipman, and Dale Curtis.²

Family

Idalee Easley b. 19 Nov 1923, d. 14 Oct 2009

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, La Plata, Macon, Missouri.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ray Junior Curtis¹

M, b. 6 August 1926, d. 10 June 1994

Father

Ray Walter Curtis¹ b. 19 Dec 1898, d. 14 Jan 1990

Mother

Madge Hortense Tuttle¹ b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 10 Sep 1972

Last Edited

16 Mar 2018

Name Variation

Ray Junior Curtis was also known as Ray Curtis Jr.

Birth*

He was born on 6 August 1926 at Adair, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Ray Junior Curtis appeared on the census of 27 March 1940 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Ray Walter Curtis and Madge Hortense Tuttle; ED 1-17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.³

Marriage*

Ray Junior Curtis married Mary Belle Jenkins on 20 June 1948 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri; Adair license, by Fred L. Hudson, M.G.⁴

Death*

Ray Junior Curtis died on 10 June 1994 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri, at age 67; buried at La Plata Cemetery.⁵

Obit

Ray Junior's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 12 June 1994:

Junior Curtis, 67, of LaPlata died Friday, June 10, 1994, at his home. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. today at the LaPlata Cemetery, with Rev. Donald Walton officiating. Services were under the direction of the Travis Funeral Chapel in LaPlata. He was born on Aug. 6, 1926, in Adair County, he was the son of Ray and Madge (Tuttle) Curtis. On June 20, 1948, in LaPlata, he married Mary Jenkins, who survives.

Also surviving are: five sons, Frank of Atlanta, Clifford of Glenwood, Iowa, Dennis of LaPlata, Jeffrey of Kirksville, and Joseph of LaPlata; one daughter, Mary Prough of LaPlata; three brothers, Leon of Elmer, Wendell of Kirksville and Jackie of Ewing; three sisters, Wilma Chipman of Ewing, Eileen Young of Macon and Lillie Mae Mathis of LaPlata; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harlen Curtis.He received his education in the Curtis Country School. He was a member of the LaPlata Baptist Church.²

Family

Mary Belle Jenkins b. 20 Oct 1929, d. 6 Sep 2001

Child

Jeffrey LaVaughn Curtis² b. 8 Mar 1955, d. 20 Nov 2015

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, La Plata, Macon, Missouri.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1358] Dender Funeral Home, Dender Funeral Home Death Index, La Plata, Macon, Missouri.

Wendell Leroy Curtis^1,2

M, b. 30 September 1928, d. 19 April 2011

Father

Ray Walter Curtis¹ b. 19 Dec 1898, d. 14 Jan 1990

Mother

Madge Hortense Tuttle¹ b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 10 Sep 1972

Last Edited

16 Mar 2018

Birth*

Wendell Leroy Curtis was born on 30 September 1928 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Wendell Leroy Curtis appeared on the census of 27 March 1940 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of Ray Walter Curtis and Madge Hortense Tuttle; ED 1-17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.³

Marriage*

Wendell Leroy Curtis married June Joyce Floyd on 30 July 1961 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri.⁴

Death*

Wendell Leroy Curtis died on 19 April 2011 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, at age 82; buried at Yarrow Cemetery.²

Obit

Wendell Leroy's obituary was published in the Kirksville Daily Express on 21 April 2011:

Wendell Leroy Curtis, 82, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday (April 19, 2011) in his home with the loving care of his family.He was born on September 30, 1928 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Ray and Madge (Tuttle) Curtis. On July 30, 1961 in Kirksville, he was united in marriage to Joyce June Floyd, who preceded him in death on February 21, 1984. Wendell was also preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, three brothers, Harlen Curtis, Junior Curtis and Leon Curtis, one sister Aline Young, and three nephews, Dale Curtis, Travis Mathes and Mike Young.

Surviving are his four children, Shelli e Eitel and husband Todd of Hamilton, MO, Cindy Smith of Mendon, MO, Lindy Curtis of Milan, MO and Gail Curtis and wife, Lynette of LaPlata, MO; one brother, Jack Curtis and wife Veva of Ewing, MO; two sisters, Wilma Chipman of Ewing, MO and Mae Mathes Curtis of LaPlata, MO; nine grandchildren, Heather Miller, Kyle Eitel, Ashley Smith, Matthew Smith, Whitney Sayre, Natalie Sayre, Aaron Brantner, Colton Curtis, and Logan Curtis; two great-grandchildren, Gage Miller and Zane Patterson, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Wendell received his education from the Curtis School House northeast of Gifford. He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956, serving a tour of duty in Germany. After returning from the Army, he married Joyce and they settled on a farm in the Yarrow area, where he continued to live until the time of his death. Wendell had a passion for hard work. He took pleasure in breaking Draft horses. He dearly loved the fall of the year when he would make molasses with family and friends. He patiently taught his children and grandchildren many life lessons. Wendell loved spending time with his family and friends. Public visitation will be held Friday (April 22, 2011) with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday (April 23, 2011) at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with Brother "Mac" McCully officiating. Interment with military honors will follow the service at Yarrow Cemetery.^2,4

Family

June Joyce Floyd b. 29 Dec 1934, d. 21 Feb 1984

Child

Shellie June Curtis⁵ b. 24 Jun 1962, d. 28 Dec 2017

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Yarrow, Adair, Missouri.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Highland, Caldwell, Missouri.

Nancy Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. January 1870

Father

David Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1841, d. 26 Aug 1921

Mother

Mary Margaret Rutherford¹ b. 16 Aug 1842, d. 20 Sep 1927

Last Edited

16 Dec 2009

Birth*

Nancy Elizabeth Curtis was born in January 1870 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 July 1870 Linderville P.O., Chariton Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; page 154b, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $400, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Nancy Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; page 55B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 21 December 1888,her married name was Miller.²

Marriage*

Nancy Elizabeth Curtis married Daniel Miller on 21 December 1888 at David Curtis Residence, Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri; by C.W. Shafer, J.P.²

NoteB*

Family not found in 1900 census; missing the name of 1 of the 5 children living in 1910.⁴

Census*

Nancy Elizabeth Curtis and Daniel Miller appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at National City Village, St. Clair, Illinois, ED 161, sheet 2A, occupation millwright-oil mill, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 5 living.⁵

Family

Daniel Miller b. 1865

Children

Joseph Andrew Miller⁵ b. 11 Oct 1892
Arthur Miller⁵ b. 1894
Theodore Miller⁵ b. 1900
Charles Miller⁵ b. 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Daniel Miller¹

M, b. 1865

Last Edited

16 Dec 2009

Birth*

Daniel Miller was born in 1865 at Indiana.²

Marriage*

He married Nancy Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford, on 21 December 1888 at David Curtis Residence, Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri; by C.W. Shafer, J.P.¹

Census*

Daniel Miller and Nancy Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at National City Village, St. Clair, Illinois, ED 161, sheet 2A, occupation millwright-oil mill, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 5 living.²

Family

Nancy Elizabeth Curtis b. Jan 1870

Children

Joseph Andrew Miller² b. 11 Oct 1892
Arthur Miller² b. 1894
Theodore Miller² b. 1900
Charles Miller² b. 1902

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Samuel J. Curtis¹

M, b. April 1874, d. after 1930

Father

David Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1841, d. 26 Aug 1921

Mother

Mary Margaret Rutherford¹ b. 16 Aug 1842, d. 20 Sep 1927

Last Edited

14 Dec 2009

Birth*

Samuel J. Curtis was born in April 1874 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; page 55B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Samuel J. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; ED 12, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 8 children, 6 living.²

(Witness) Census

Samuel J. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; ED 18, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 45 years, 8 children, 5 living, 1 son and Mary Boyston, grandaughter.³

Census*

Samuel J. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 16, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, single, his niece Faye lived with him.⁴

Death*

He died after 1930; no Missouri death certificate or cemetery record found.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Altha L. Curtis^1,2

F, b. January 1877

Father

David Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1841, d. 26 Aug 1921

Mother

Mary Margaret Rutherford¹ b. 16 Aug 1842, d. 20 Sep 1927

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Altha L. Curtis was born in January 1877 at Adair, Missouri.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; page 55B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 24 March 1895,her married name was Sullivan.²

Marriage*

Altha L. Curtis married Benton M. Sullivan on 24 March 1895 at Sampson Mock Residence, Adair, Missouri; by John H. Lagle, M.G.²

NoteB*

Altha gave her parents' places of birth as Illinois in the census, but otherwise this appears to be the correct person.⁴

Census*

Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Drake Twp., Macon, Missouri, ED 67, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at North Fossil Creek Twp., Larimer, Colorado, ED 236, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 155, sheet 8B, occupation florist-greenhouse, renting, 5 children and George Thomas, Bettie's husband.⁷

Census

Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 51, sheet 4A, occupation florist-green house, renting-$25 month, 2 children at home.⁸

Family

Benton M. Sullivan b. Oct 1870

Children

Bertha Sullivan⁵ b. Jun 1896
Finis Earl Sullivan⁵ b. 7 Nov 1899, d. 12 May 1991
Maggie Sullivan⁶ b. 1902
Hilda Sullivan⁶ b. 1906
Herschel Sullivan⁷ b. 1911

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Kinsman Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 8 June 1879, d. 1960

Father

David Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1841, d. 26 Aug 1921

Mother

Mary Margaret Rutherford¹ b. 16 Aug 1842, d. 20 Sep 1927

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

John Kinsman Curtis was born on 8 June 1879 at Adair, Missouri.^4,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, in the household of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford; page 55B, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

Marriage*

John Kinsman Curtis married Stella J. Clem on 28 March 1900 at minister's residence, Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri; by John H. Lagle, M.G; David Curtis gave his consent.⁵

Census*

John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 12, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, just married.⁶

Census

John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri, ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation pool and billiard hall owner, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁷

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 John Kinsman Curtis registered for the draft at Larimer, Colorado; at the time, he was employed by State of Colorado as a state policeman, wife Stella, described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.²

Census

He and Stella J. Clem appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 157, sheet 9B, occupation policeman-state constabutory, owned home, 2 sons at home.⁸

Death*

John Kinsman Curtis died in 1960 at Colorado; buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Pueblo.^9,3

Family

Stella J. Clem b. 17 Jun 1881, d. 18 Feb 1974

Children

Miram Curtis+⁷ b. 5 Oct 1901, d. Jul 1984
Olin K. Curtis⁸ b. 1 Sep 1903, d. Jul 1980
Clarence L. Curtis+⁸ b. 31 Jan 1906, d. 13 Jan 1989

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mountain View, Pueblo County, Colorado.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Stella J. Clem^1,2

F, b. 17 June 1881, d. 18 February 1974

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Stella J. Clem was born on 17 June 1881 at Missouri.^1,3,4

Married Name

As of 28 March 1900,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married John Kinsman Curtis, son of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford, on 28 March 1900 at minister's residence, Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri; by John H. Lagle, M.G; David Curtis gave his consent.¹

Census*

Stella J. Clem and John Kinsman Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, ED 12, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, just married.³

Census

Stella J. Clem and John Kinsman Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri, ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation pool and billiard hall owner, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Census

Stella J. Clem and John Kinsman Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 157, sheet 9B, occupation policeman-state constabutory, owned home, 2 sons at home.⁶

Census*

Stella J. Clem appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation waitress-lunchette, renting-$25 month, widowed (divorced), 1 daughter at home.⁷

Married Name

As of 24 March 1935,her married name was Attebery.¹

Marriage

She married J.W. Attebery on 24 March 1935 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri.¹

Death*

Stella J. Clem died on 18 February 1974 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, at age 92; Mrs. Stella Attebery of the Boneil Retirement Community. Mother of Mrs. Miram I. Francis of Greeley, and Olin K. Curtis and Clarence L. Curtis, both of Fort Collins. Interment Linn Grove Cemetery (Macy Allnutt Mortuary Notice, Greeley Daily Tribune, 18 February 1974.)⁴

Family

John Kinsman Curtis b. 8 Jun 1879, d. 1960

Children

Miram Curtis+⁵ b. 5 Oct 1901, d. Jul 1984
Olin K. Curtis⁶ b. 1 Sep 1903, d. Jul 1980
Clarence L. Curtis+⁶ b. 31 Jan 1906, d. 13 Jan 1989

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Linn Grove, Weld County, Colorado.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Olin K. Curtis¹

M, b. 1 September 1903, d. July 1980

Father

John Kinsman Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1879, d. 1960

Mother

Stella J. Clem¹ b. 17 Jun 1881, d. 18 Feb 1974

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Olin K. Curtis was born on 1 September 1903 at Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 La Plata, Macon, Missouri, in the household of John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem; ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation pool and billiard hall owner, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Olin K. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem; ED 157, sheet 9B, occupation policeman-state constabutory, owned home, 2 sons at home.¹

Death*

Olin K. Curtis died in July 1980 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, at age 76.²

Citations

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

Clarence L. Curtis¹

M, b. 31 January 1906, d. 13 January 1989

Father

John Kinsman Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1879, d. 1960

Mother

Stella J. Clem¹ b. 17 Jun 1881, d. 18 Feb 1974

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Clarence L. Curtis was born on 31 January 1906 at Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Clarence L. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem; ED 157, sheet 9B, occupation policeman-state constabutory, owned home, 2 sons at home.¹

Marriage*

Clarence L. Curtis married Evelyn O. (?) circa 1928 at Colorado.⁴

Census*

Clarence L. Curtis and Evelyn O. (?) appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 43, sheet 5B, occupation linesman-telephone company, renting-$30 month, 1 daughter.⁴

Death*

Clarence L. Curtis died on 13 January 1989 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, at age 82.²

Family

Evelyn O. (?) b. 1906

Child

Mary J. Curtis⁴ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Miram Curtis^1,2

F, b. 5 October 1901, d. July 1984

Father

John Kinsman Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1879, d. 1960

Mother

Stella J. Clem¹ b. 17 Jun 1881, d. 18 Feb 1974

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Miram Curtis was born on 5 October 1901 at Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 La Plata, Macon, Missouri, in the household of John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem; ED 83, sheet 15A, occupation pool and billiard hall owner, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1917,her married name was Thomas.³

Marriage*

Miram Curtis married Mr. Thomas circa 1917.³

Census*

Miram Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation waitress-lunchette, widowed, 1 daughter, living with her mother.³

Death*

She died in July 1984 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado, at age 82; married name Francis.²

Family

Mr. Thomas b. c 1900, d. b 1930

Child

Rose Mary Thomas³ b. c 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mr. Thomas¹

M, b. circa 1900, d. before 1930

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Mr. Thomas was born circa 1900.¹

Marriage*

He married Miram Curtis, daughter of John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem, circa 1917.¹

Death*

Mr. Thomas died before 1930.¹

Family

Miram Curtis b. 5 Oct 1901, d. Jul 1984

Child

Rose Mary Thomas¹ b. c 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Rose Mary Thomas¹

F, b. circa 1920

Father

Mr. Thomas¹ b. c 1900, d. b 1930

Mother

Miram Curtis¹ b. 5 Oct 1901, d. Jul 1984

Last Edited

14 Dec 2011

Birth*

Rose Mary Thomas was born circa 1920 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Miram Curtis; ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation waitress-lunchette, widowed, 1 daughter, living with her mother.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Evelyn O. (?)¹

F, b. 1906

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Evelyn O. (?) was born in 1906 at Colorado.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1928,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Clarence L. Curtis, son of John Kinsman Curtis and Stella J. Clem, circa 1928 at Colorado.¹

Census*

Evelyn O. (?) and Clarence L. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 43, sheet 5B, occupation linesman-telephone company, renting-$30 month, 1 daughter.¹

Family

Clarence L. Curtis b. 31 Jan 1906, d. 13 Jan 1989

Child

Mary J. Curtis¹ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary J. Curtis¹

F, b. 1929

Father

Clarence L. Curtis¹ b. 31 Jan 1906, d. 13 Jan 1989

Mother

Evelyn O. (?)¹ b. 1906

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Mary J. Curtis was born in 1929 at Larimer, Colorado.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Clarence L. Curtis and Evelyn O. (?); ED 43, sheet 5B, occupation linesman-telephone company, renting-$30 month, 1 daughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Belle Jenkins¹

F, b. 20 October 1929, d. 6 September 2001

Last Edited

16 Mar 2018

Birth*

Mary Belle Jenkins was born on 20 October 1929 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri; daughter of Frank Jenkins and Ruby M. Beall.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 20 June 1948,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Ray Junior Curtis, son of Ray Walter Curtis and Madge Hortense Tuttle, on 20 June 1948 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri; Adair license, by Fred L. Hudson, M.G.¹

Death*

Mary Belle Jenkins died on 6 September 2001 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri, at age 71; buried at La Plata Cemetery.²

Family

Ray Junior Curtis b. 6 Aug 1926, d. 10 Jun 1994

Child

Jeffrey LaVaughn Curtis² b. 8 Mar 1955, d. 20 Nov 2015

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, La Plata, Macon, Missouri.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.

J.W. Attebery¹

M, b. circa 1880

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

J.W. Attebery was born circa 1880.¹

Marriage*

He married Stella J. Clem on 24 March 1935 at La Plata, Macon, Missouri.¹

Family

Stella J. Clem b. 17 Jun 1881, d. 18 Feb 1974

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.

Benton M. Sullivan¹

M, b. October 1870

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Benton M. Sullivan was born in October 1870 at Missouri.²

Marriage*

He married Altha L. Curtis, daughter of David Curtis and Mary Margaret Rutherford, on 24 March 1895 at Sampson Mock Residence, Adair, Missouri; by John H. Lagle, M.G.¹

Census*

Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Drake Twp., Macon, Missouri, ED 67, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

Census

Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at North Fossil Creek Twp., Larimer, Colorado, ED 236, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

Census

Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 155, sheet 8B, occupation florist-greenhouse, renting, 5 children and George Thomas, Bettie's husband.⁴

Census

Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, ED 51, sheet 4A, occupation florist-green house, renting-$25 month, 2 children at home.⁵

Family

Altha L. Curtis b. Jan 1877

Children

Bertha Sullivan² b. Jun 1896
Finis Earl Sullivan² b. 7 Nov 1899, d. 12 May 1991
Maggie Sullivan³ b. 1902
Hilda Sullivan³ b. 1906
Herschel Sullivan⁴ b. 1911

Citations

[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bertha Sullivan¹

F, b. June 1896

Father

Benton M. Sullivan¹ b. Oct 1870

Mother

Altha L. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1877

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Bertha Sullivan was born in June 1896 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Drake Twp., Macon, Missouri, in the household of Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan; ED 67, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Bertha Sullivan appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 North Fossil Creek Twp., Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan; ED 236, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Bertha Sullivan appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis; ED 155, sheet 8B, occupation florist-greenhouse, renting, 5 children and George Thomas, Bettie's husband.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Finis Earl Sullivan^1,2

M, b. 7 November 1899, d. 12 May 1991

Father

Benton M. Sullivan¹ b. Oct 1870

Mother

Altha L. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1877

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Finis Earl Sullivan was born on 7 November 1899 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Drake Twp., Macon, Missouri, in the household of Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan; ED 67, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Finis Earl Sullivan appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 North Fossil Creek Twp., Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Altha L. Curtis and Benton M. Sullivan; ED 236, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Finis Earl Sullivan registered for the draft at Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado; at the time, he was employed by R.D. Kimball as a farm laborer, nearest relative Benton Sullivan, described as short, slender, blue eyes, brown hair.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis; ED 155, sheet 8B, occupation florist-greenhouse, renting, 5 children and George Thomas, Bettie's husband.⁴

Death*

Finis Earl Sullivan died on 12 May 1991 at age 91; no place given in SSDI, buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Loveland, Colorado.^5,6

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Resthaven, Larimer County, Colorado.

Maggie Sullivan¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Benton M. Sullivan¹ b. Oct 1870

Mother

Altha L. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1877

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Maggie Sullivan was born in 1902 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis; ED 155, sheet 8B, occupation florist-greenhouse, renting, 5 children and George Thomas, Bettie's husband.²

(Witness) Census

Maggie Sullivan appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis; ED 51, sheet 4A, occupation florist-green house, renting-$25 month, 2 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hilda Sullivan¹

F, b. 1906

Father

Benton M. Sullivan¹ b. Oct 1870

Mother

Altha L. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1877

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Hilda Sullivan was born in 1906 at Adair, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Herschel Sullivan¹

M, b. 1911

Father

Benton M. Sullivan¹ b. Oct 1870

Mother

Altha L. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1877

Last Edited

13 Dec 2009

Birth*

Herschel Sullivan was born in 1911 at Larimer, Colorado.¹

(Witness) Census

Herschel Sullivan appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, in the household of Benton M. Sullivan and Altha L. Curtis; ED 51, sheet 4A, occupation florist-green house, renting-$25 month, 2 children at home.²

Citations

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