Delores Cox1

F, b. circa 1930
Last Edited14 Dec 2011
Birth*Delores Cox was born circa 1930.1 
Married Name As of 1947,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Ural Eroy Curtis, son of White Ural Curtis and Lena Tankersley, in 1947 at Arkansas.1 

Family

Ural Eroy Curtis b. 15 Sep 1927, d. 13 Jun 1998

Citations

  1. [S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.

Charles K. McGraw1

M, b. 5 January 1899, d. 29 September 1978
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Charles K. McGraw was born on 5 January 1899.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ercel Don Curtis, daughter of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown, on 3 July 1928.1 
Death*Charles K. McGraw died on 29 September 1978 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, at age 79; buried at Rose Lawn Park Cemetery.3,2 

Family

Ercel Don Curtis b. 19 Nov 1902, d. 17 Nov 1975

Citations

  1. [S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rose Lawn Park, Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Harold Van Eaton1

M, b. circa 1900, d. July 1960
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Harold Van Eaton was born circa 1900.1 
Marriage*He married Verna Allie Curtis, daughter of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown, on 3 September 1937 at Arkansas.1 
Death*Harold Van Eaton died in July 1960.1 

Family

Verna Allie Curtis b. 30 Oct 1905

Citations

  1. [S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.

Homer Losure1

M, b. 8 December 1900, d. May 1975
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Homer Losure was born on 8 December 1900.1,2 
Marriage*He married Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis, daughter of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown, on 14 September 1946.1 
Death*Homer Losure died in May 1975 at Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 74.2 

Family

Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis b. 6 Apr 1909

Citations

  1. [S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 76.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

John Leander McConnell1

M, b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 November 1944
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*John Leander McConnell was born on 5 May 1861 at North Carolina.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Franklin Farris Curtis and Narcissa Jane Karnes, on 8 February 1885 at Washington, Arkansas.1 
Census*John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 4B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 
CensusJohn Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 152, sheet 6B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 25 years, 8 children, 8 living.4 
CensusJohn Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 149, sheet 14B, occupation salesman-general store, owned home, 3 children at home.5 
CensusJohn Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 28, sheet 5B, occupation insurance agent, owned home valued at $3,000, no children.6 
Death*John Leander McConnell died on 23 November 1944 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 83; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery.7,8 

Family

Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1885.

Frank Mortimer McConnell1,2

M, b. 22 November 1885
FatherJohn Leander McConnell1 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Frank Mortimer McConnell was born on 22 November 1885 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 4B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.3 
DraftWW1* On 9 September 1918 Frank Mortimer McConnell registered for the draft at 225 South College, Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by U.S. Govt. as a post office inspector, wife Hattie Georgia, described as medium height, slender, brown eyes, brown hair.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1885.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

John Benjamin McConnell1,2

M, b. 8 April 1887, d. December 1974
FatherJohn Leander McConnell1 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*John Benjamin McConnell was born on 8 April 1887 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 4B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
Marriage*John Benjamin McConnell married Bessie E. Douglass circa 1907 at Arkansas.3 
Census*John Benjamin McConnell and Bessie E. Douglass appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Pulaski Heights, Pulaski, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 2B, occupation postal clerk-on road, living with William F. Lyons (nephew), married 2 years, no children.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 John Benjamin McConnell registered for the draft at 446 Delaware Avenue, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; at the time, he was employed by Blessed Lunch Co. as a book keeper, wife & 2 children, described as tall, medium build, gray eyes, light hair.2 
CensusHe and Bessie E. Douglass appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, occupation bank teller, renting, 2 sons.5 
Death*John Benjamin McConnell died in December 1974 at Bunkie, Avoyelles, Louisiana, at age 87.6 

Family

Bessie E. Douglass b. 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Arvel Grady McConnell1,2

M, b. 6 December 1889
FatherJohn Leander McConnell1 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Arvel Grady McConnell was born on 6 December 1889 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 4B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Arvel Grady McConnell registered for the draft at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by U.S. Govt as a railway postal clerk in Neonett? Missouri, single, described as tall, medium build, gray eyes, brown hair.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Eula Elizabeth McConnell1

F, b. October 1896
FatherJohn Leander McConnell1 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Eula Elizabeth McConnell was born in October 1896 at Washington, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 4B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusEula Elizabeth McConnell appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 152, sheet 6B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 25 years, 8 children, 8 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

George Lester McConnell1

M, b. 11 August 1898, d. 1967
FatherJohn Leander McConnell2 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis2 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*George Lester McConnell was born on 11 August 1898 at Washington, Arkansas.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 103, sheet 4B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 15 years, 5 children, 5 living.2 
(Witness) CensusGeorge Lester McConnell appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 152, sheet 6B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 25 years, 8 children, 8 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 George Lester McConnell registered for the draft at Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by Oklahoma Petroleum Co. as a gas tester, single, described as medium height, medium build, light hair.3 
Death*He died in 1967; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Washington County.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.

James Lloyd McConnell1,2

M, b. 14 July 1900
FatherJohn Leander McConnell1 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*James Lloyd McConnell was born on 14 July 1900 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 152, sheet 6B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 25 years, 8 children, 8 living.1 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 James Lloyd McConnell registered for the draft at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a "cleaner & presses," single, described as medium height, medium build, light hair.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 149, sheet 14B, occupation salesman-general store, owned home, 3 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Earl McConnell1

M, b. 25 December 1901, d. December 1984
FatherJohn Leander McConnell2 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis2 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*William Earl McConnell was born on 25 December 1901 at Washington, Arkansas.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 152, sheet 6B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 25 years, 8 children, 8 living.2 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Earl McConnell appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 149, sheet 14B, occupation salesman-general store, owned home, 3 children at home.4 
Death*William Earl McConnell died in December 1984 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas; buried at Prairier Grove Cemetery.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.

Clara Marie McConnell1

F, b. 1904
FatherJohn Leander McConnell2 b. 5 May 1861, d. 23 Nov 1944
MotherEdmonia Elizabeth Curtis2 b. 1863, d. 13 Oct 1945
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Clara Marie McConnell was born in 1904 at Washington, Arkansas.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 White River Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 152, sheet 6B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 25 years, 8 children, 8 living.2 
(Witness) CensusClara Marie McConnell appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis; ED 149, sheet 14B, occupation salesman-general store, owned home, 3 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Bessie E. Douglass1

F, b. 1887
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Bessie E. Douglass was born in 1887 at Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of circa 1907,her married name was McConnell.1 
Marriage*She married John Benjamin McConnell, son of John Leander McConnell and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis, circa 1907 at Arkansas.1 
Census*Bessie E. Douglass and John Benjamin McConnell appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Pulaski Heights, Pulaski, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 2B, occupation postal clerk-on road, living with William F. Lyons (nephew), married 2 years, no children.2 
CensusBessie E. Douglass and John Benjamin McConnell appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, occupation bank teller, renting, 2 sons.3 

Family

John Benjamin McConnell b. 8 Apr 1887, d. Dec 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hiram A. McConnell1

M, b. 1910
FatherJohn Benjamin McConnell1 b. 8 Apr 1887, d. Dec 1974
MotherBessie E. Douglass1 b. 1887
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Hiram A. McConnell was born in 1910 at Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, in the household of John Benjamin McConnell and Bessie E. Douglass; occupation bank teller, renting, 2 sons.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

John A. McConnell1

M, b. 1 June 1912, d. 19 January 2002
FatherJohn Benjamin McConnell1 b. 8 Apr 1887, d. Dec 1974
MotherBessie E. Douglass1 b. 1887
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*John A. McConnell was born on 1 June 1912 at Arkansas.1,2 
Death*He died on 19 January 2002 at Akron, Summit, Ohio, at age 89; SSDI only, need confirmation.2 

Citations

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

Edward Elisha Stockburger1

M, b. 10 January 1869, d. 30 June 1946
Last Edited22 Mar 2010
Birth*Edward Elisha Stockburger was born on 10 January 1869 at North Carolina.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Sydney Curtis, daughter of Franklin Farris Curtis and Narcissa Jane Karnes, on 27 January 1889 at Washington, Arkansas.1 
Death*Edward Elisha Stockburger died on 30 June 1946 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 77; buried at Baptist Ford Cemtery.2 

Family

Mary Sydney Curtis b. 12 Mar 1867, d. 14 Jun 1938

Citations

  1. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.

Zatha Mae Blumenberg1

F, b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 April 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Zatha Mae Blumenberg was born on 20 May 1896 at Sioux, Iowa; daughter of Hermon Jerome Blumenberg and June Lorena Moore.1,2 
Married Name As of 18 January 1916,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Bryan George Curtis, son of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger, on 18 January 1916 at Arkansas.1 
Census*Zatha Mae Blumenberg and Bryan George Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 156, sheet 9B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 children.3 
CensusZatha Mae Blumenberg and Bryan George Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.4 
Death*Zatha Mae Blumenberg died on 8 April 1978 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, at age 81; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery.2,1,5 

Family

Bryan George Curtis b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
Children

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.

Lilabel Curtis1

F, b. 8 March 1918, d. 27 February 1993
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Lilabel Curtis was born on 8 March 1918 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 8 March 1918,her married name was Wilkinson.4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 156, sheet 9B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 children.1 
(Witness) CensusLilabel Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.5 
Marriage*Lilabel Curtis married Loyd Wayne (Tom) Wilkinson on 28 January 1940 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas.4 
Death*Lilabel Curtis died on 27 February 1993 at Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, at age 74; buried at Friendship Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Loyd Wayne (Tom) Wilkinson b. 6 Nov 1918, d. 30 Oct 1980

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Friendship, Washington County, Arkansas.
  4. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Clayton Reede Curtis1

M, b. 3 October 1919, d. 1 April 1986
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Clayton Reede Curtis was born on 3 October 1919 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 156, sheet 9B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 children.1 
(Witness) CensusClayton Reede Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.3 
Marriage*Clayton Reede Curtis married Winifred Inez Kemp in 1942.4 
Death*Clayton Reede Curtis died on 1 April 1986 at Fannin, Texas, at age 66; last residence in Denison, Grayson County.5,2 

Family

Winifred Inez Kemp b. 9 Jun 1918, d. 17 Nov 1982

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  5. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record index.

Prella Mae Curtis1,2

F, b. 6 May 1922, d. 11 February 1998
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Prella Mae Curtis was born on 6 May 1922 at Washington, Arkansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 1 July 1936,her married name was Bailey.2 
Marriage*Prella Mae Curtis married John Bailey Jr. on 1 July 1936 at Johnson, Washington, Arkansas.2 
Death*Prella Mae Curtis died on 11 February 1998 at Winslow, Washington, Arkansas, at age 75.3 

Family

John Bailey Jr. b. 25 Sep 1922, d. 11 Feb 1998

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Calvin Leonard Curtis1,2

M, b. 11 November 1923, d. 4 October 1976
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited3 Nov 2014
Birth*Calvin Leonard Curtis was born on 11 November 1923 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.1 
Marriage*Calvin Leonard Curtis married Cliffie Lee Watkins on 29 February 1944 at Belton, Bell, Texas.3 
Death*Calvin Leonard Curtis died on 4 October 1976 at Denison, Grayson, Texas, at age 52; retired from Allied Energy Co., WW II veteran, wife Cliffie, buried at Shady Grove Cemetery in Springdale, Arkansas, but not listed in FindaGrave transcription.2,4 
ObitCalvin Leonard's obituary was published in the Northwest Arkansas Times on 5 October 1976:
Springdale—Calvin L. Curtis, 52, of Dennison, Tex., died Monday in a Dennison hospital. Born Nov. 11, 1921 at West Fork, the son of Bryan and Zatha Bloomburg Curtis, he was a printer.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Cliffie Watkins Curtis of the home; two sons, Michael of the home and Reggie of Germany; one daughter, Kay of the home; his mother of Fayetteville; three brothers, Clayton of Palm Springs, Calif., Robert of Springdale and Herman of Tampa, Fla. And four sisters, Mrs. Lila Wilkinson, of Springdale, Mrs. Prella Bailey of Winslow, Mrs. Alice Bookout of Fayetteville and Mrs. Mary Prince of Bentonville. Arrangements will be announced by Sisco Funeral Chapel.5 

Family

Cliffie Lee Watkins b. 21 Oct 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  3. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shady Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
  5. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Obituaries.

Robert Vine Curtis1,2

M, b. 27 September 1925, d. 10 February 1988
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Robert Vine Curtis was born on 27 September 1925 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.1 
Death*Robert Vine Curtis died on 10 February 1988 at Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, at age 62; last SSDI residence; Karnes file says he died in Tulsa, Oklahoma; buried at Shady Grove Cemetery in Springdale.4,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shady Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.

Alice Lorraine Curtis1,2

F, b. 30 April 1927
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Alice Lorraine Curtis was born on 30 April 1927 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 31 March 1945,her married name was Bookout.2 
Marriage*Alice Lorraine Curtis married Herbert Ross Bookout on 31 March 1945 at Arkansas.2 

Family

Herbert Ross Bookout b. 23 Feb 1923

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.

Herman Derrill Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 August 1929
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Herman Derrill Curtis was born on 30 August 1929 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg; ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.

Sherman L. Curtis1

M, b. March 1917, d. September 1917
FatherBryan George Curtis1 b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
MotherZatha Mae Blumenberg1 b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Sherman L. Curtis was born in March 1917 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.1 
Death*He died in September 1917 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.1 

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.

Loyd Wayne (Tom) Wilkinson1

M, b. 6 November 1918, d. 30 October 1980
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Loyd Wayne (Tom) Wilkinson was born on 6 November 1918 at Washington, Arkansas.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lilabel Curtis, daughter of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg, on 28 January 1940 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas.1 
Death*Loyd Wayne (Tom) Wilkinson died on 30 October 1980 at Springdale, Washington, Arkansas, at age 61; WW II Veteran, buried at Friendship Cemetery.1,2,3 

Family

Lilabel Curtis b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 27 Feb 1993

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Friendship, Washington County, Arkansas.

Winifred Inez Kemp1

F, b. 9 June 1918, d. 17 November 1982
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*Winifred Inez Kemp was born on 9 June 1918 at Preston, Bend, Texas.1 
Married Name As of 1942,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Clayton Reede Curtis, son of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg, in 1942.1 
Death*Winifred Inez Kemp died on 17 November 1982 at Bonham, Fannin, Texas, at age 64; can't find death record.1 

Family

Clayton Reede Curtis b. 3 Oct 1919, d. 1 Apr 1986

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.

John Bailey Jr.1

M, b. 25 September 1922, d. 11 February 1998
Last Edited23 Mar 2010
Birth*John Bailey Jr. was born on 25 September 1922 at Johnson, Washington, Arkansas.1,2 
Marriage*He married Prella Mae Curtis, daughter of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg, on 1 July 1936 at Johnson, Washington, Arkansas.1 
Death*John Bailey Jr. died on 11 February 1998 at Winslow, Washington, Arkansas, at age 75.2 

Family

Prella Mae Curtis b. 6 May 1922, d. 11 Feb 1998

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Cliffie Lee Watkins1

F, b. 21 October 1925
Last Edited4 Aug 2014
Birth*Cliffie Lee Watkins was born on 21 October 1925 at Springdale, Washington, Arkansas.1 
Married Name As of 29 February 1944,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Calvin Leonard Curtis, son of Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg, on 29 February 1944 at Belton, Bell, Texas.1 

Family

Calvin Leonard Curtis b. 11 Nov 1923, d. 4 Oct 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.