Michael Ranney1

M, b. 23 December 1937, d. 25 August 2010
FatherHomer Bernard Ranney1 b. 19 Nov 1912, d. 3 Nov 2008
MotherBarbara Sines1 b. 12 Apr 1915, d. Jan 1992
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Michael Ranney was born on 23 December 1937 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.1 
ObitMichael's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 24 December 1937:
Michael L. Ranney, Sr., 72, of Columbus, passed away peacefully August 25, 2010. He was born December 23, 1937 in Columbus, OH to the late Homer and Barbara Sines Ranney. Michael is survived by his children, Rusty (Wendy) Ranney, Karen Ranney; grandchildren, Rachael Ranney, Dawn Jacobs, Todd (Vivienne McEvoy) Barthel; 2 great-grandchildren, Peter and Vincent McEvoy and brother, Bernerd (Pat) Ranney. Michael was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the US Army. He retired from the Columbus Fire Department after 20 years of service. Michael enjoyed working on cars and collecting antique tools. Michael was a kind hearted, generous man that was always helping other people. Interment at Sunset Cemetery.1 
Death*He died on 25 August 2010 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 72; buried at Sunset Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Sunset, Franklin, Ohio.

Forrest Curtis1

M, b. 19 February 1902, d. 1 July 1973
FatherAustin Curtis1 b. 11 Jun 1869, d. 15 Oct 1934
MotherMary Elizabeth (?)1 b. Dec 1872, d. 21 Nov 1960
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Forrest Curtis was born on 19 February 1902 at Newton, Miami, Ohio.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Newton Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Austin Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (?); ED 117, sheet 5A, occupation house carpenter, owned home, married 11 years, 2 xons.1 
(Witness) CensusForrest Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Pleasant Hill, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Austin Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (?); ED 222, sheet 7B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 sons.4 
(Witness) CensusForrest Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 Pleasant Hill, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Austin Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (?); ED 20, sheet 5A, occupation building carpenter, owned home valued at $2,500, Forest lived with them and was also a building carpenter.5 
Death*Forrest Curtis died on 1 July 1973 at Pleasant Hill, Miami, Ohio, at age 71; buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery next to his parents.2,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Hil, Miami, Ohio.
  7. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

John Curtis1

M, b. 8 December 1903, d. 10 June 1990
FatherAustin Curtis1 b. 11 Jun 1869, d. 15 Oct 1934
MotherMary Elizabeth (?)1 b. Dec 1872, d. 21 Nov 1960
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*John Curtis was born on 8 December 1903 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Newton Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Austin Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (?); ED 117, sheet 5A, occupation house carpenter, owned home, married 11 years, 2 xons.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Pleasant Hill, Miami, Ohio, in the household of Austin Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (?); ED 222, sheet 7B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 sons.3 
Census*John Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, ED 27, sheet 1B, occupation automobile mechanic, single, living with Block family.4 
Death*He died on 10 June 1990 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 86; buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery; wife Mary J. (1910-1997.)2,5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Plelasant Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Fernie L. Curtis1

M, b. 21 May 1933, d. 19 December 2011
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited12 Jan 2012
Birth*Fernie L. Curtis was born on 21 May 1933 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio.1 
Death*He died on 19 December 2011 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 78; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.1 
ObitFernie L.'s obituary was published in the Daily News on 21 December 2011:
PIQUA - Fernie L. Curtis, 78, of Piqua, died at 6:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at his residence. He was born May 21, 1933. in Piqua to the late Fern W. and Matilda (Jaegel) Curtis. He married Margaret A. "Peggy" Link May 12, 1958 in Piqua; and she survives.Other survivors include three daughters, Julie (Matt) Barge, Janie (and special friend David Hitchings) Curtis all of Piqua; Joanie (Jeff) Shields of Covington; six grandchildren, Eric (Ann) Barge, Jennifer Barge, Niki Cromes, Alan Cromes, David (Shelly) White, Ryan Shields; two greatgrandsons, Connor White, Jack Barge; two brothers, Louie Curtis, Charles (Maxine) Curtis all of Piqua; a sister, Theresa Mikolajewski of Piqua; and a special nephew Ron Curtis of Piqua. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clifford Klase, Paul Curtis, Ray Curtis, George Curtis, and two sisters, Rosie McCawley and Eilene Deeter. Mr. Curtis was a 1951 graduate of Piqua Catholic High School and retired in 1989 from the Piqua Kroger Store following 40 years of faithful service. He was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He enjoyed playing cards, sports, refurbishing old furniture, and a great sense of humor. He embraced life, was a devoted husband and father and loved his family, attending all of the activities of his daughters and grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and many friends. A service to honor his life will begin at 10 a.m. Friday Dec. 23, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Kazy Blocher Hinds and the Rev. Fr. Martin Fox co-officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S2069] Troy Daily News, 21 December 2011.
  2. [S2069] Troy Daily News.

Louis Curtis1

M, b. between 1931 and 1935
FatherFurnace W. (Fern) Curtis1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 10 Oct 1956
MotherMatilda C. Jaegel1 b. 29 Jun 1895, d. 1976
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Louis Curtis was born between 1931 and 1935 at Miami, Ohio.1 
Residence*He lived on 21 December 2011 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S2069] Troy Daily News, Fernie Curtis, 21 December 2011.

Fred J. Doll1

M, b. circa 1875
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Fred J. Doll was born circa 1875.1 

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Flora (Florence) E. Snyder1,2

F, b. December 1872
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Flora (Florence) E. Snyder was born in December 1872 at Ohio.1,2 
Married Name As of 24 November 1897,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William Curtis, son of William Davison Curtis and Maggie Kelly, on 24 November 1897 at Miami, Ohio.1 
Census*Flora (Florence) E. Snyder appeared on the census of 25 April 1900 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 107, sheet 5A, no occupation, widowed, no children born, boarding with Kelley family.3 
Census*She and William Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 75, sheet 13A, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 3 years, no children.2 

Family

William Curtis b. Aug 1876, d. 1907

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Samuel G. Hartman1,2

M, b. 1 September 1886, d. 15 December 1968
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Samuel G. Hartman was born on 1 September 1886 at Shelby, Ohio; son of Jacob Hartman and Mary Peters.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Tressie M. Curtis, daughter of Isaiah Elwood Curtis and Caroline (Callie) E. Heitsman, on 28 February 1912 at Miami, Ohio.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Samuel G. Hartman and Tressie M. Curtis were for the draft at RR3, Troy, Miami, Ohio; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and three children.4 
Death*Samuel G. Hartman died on 15 December 1968 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 82.3,2 

Family

Tressie M. Curtis b. 31 May 1892, d. 22 Apr 1927

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Della May Curtis1,2

F, b. 4 January 1875, d. 12 August 1875
FatherNoah Curtis1 b. 26 Apr 1844, d. 6 Jun 1921
MotherOlive Emeline Shearer1 b. 23 Jun 1843, d. 22 Feb 1926
Last Edited10 Jan 2012
Birth*Della May Curtis was born on 4 January 1875 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.1,2 
Death*She died on 12 August 1875 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio; buried at Curtis Union Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Miami, Ohio.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.

John A. Garard1

M, b. 14 July 1872, d. 30 December 1949
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*John A. Garard was born on 14 July 1872 at Bachman, Montgomery, Ohio; son of Wm. Garard and Esther Dyson.1,2 
Marriage*He married Emma S. Curtis, daughter of Charles W. Curtis and Sarah Alice Kessler, on 31 October 1901 at Miami, Ohio; John was a fireman-sawmmill.1 
Death*John A. Garard died on 30 December 1949 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 77; occupation engineer, widowed, buried at Curtis Cemetery.2 

Family

Emma S. Curtis b. 19 Apr 1883, d. 1 Aug 1939

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Ellis Kelley1

M, b. 28 September 1887
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Ellis Kelley was born on 28 September 1887 at Miami, Ohio; son of Samuel Kelley and Elvira Laird.1 
Marriage*He married Anna C. Curtis, daughter of Charles W. Curtis and Sarah Alice Kessler, on 2 May 1908 at Miami, Ohio; by Enos Pemberton, M.G; Ellis was under 21 and his father gave consent.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Ellis Kelley registered for the draft at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; at the time, he was employed by illegible, wife and 2 children.2 

Family

Anna C. Curtis b. 18 Jun 1889

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Otto Meidlein1

M, b. 4 January 1856, d. 3 April 1914
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Otto Meidlein was born on 4 January 1856 at Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan; son of John Meidlein and Elizabeth Sweinman, both of Germany.1,2 
Marriage*He married Della S. Curtis, daughter of Charles W. Curtis and Sarah Alice Kessler, on 26 June 1907 at Miami, Ohio; by Rev. J. Arthur Wollam of West Milton.1 
Death*Otto Meidlein died on 3 April 1914 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 58; occupation plumber, widowed, buried at Curtis Cemetery.2 

Family

Della S. Curtis b. 18 May 1885, d. 29 Jul 1908

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Nellie Mae King1,2

F, b. 5 February 1902, d. 21 July 1958
Last Edited28 Dec 2011
Birth*Nellie Mae King was born on 5 February 1902 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; daughter of Frank King and Bessie Statler.1,2 
Married Name As of 24 April 1920,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married James David Curtis, son of Charles Harrison Curtis and Lizzie May Masterson, on 24 April 1920 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
CensusNellie Mae King and James David Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 55, sheet 3B, occupation driver-express co., renting, 1 daughter, lived next to his father.1 
Death*Nellie Mae King died on 21 July 1958 at Miami, Ohio, at age 56; no cemetery record found.3 

Family

James David Curtis b. 25 Jan 1896
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Eleanor Curtis1

F, b. 1921
FatherJames David Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1896
MotherNellie Mae King1 b. 5 Feb 1902, d. 21 Jul 1958
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Eleanor Curtis was born in 1921 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Troy, Miami, Ohio, in the household of James David Curtis and Nellie Mae King; ED 55, sheet 3B, occupation driver-express co., renting, 1 daughter, lived next to his father.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nancy Roderick1

F, b. 1819
Last Edited9 Jan 2012
Birth*Nancy Roderick was born in 1819 at Pennsylvania.1,2 
Married Name As of 17 March 1840,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Dayton Curtis, son of Hiram Curtis and Jane Sheets, on 17 March 1840 at Miami, Ohio.1 
Census*Nancy Roderick and Dayton Curtis appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, page 18A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.2 
CensusNancy Roderick and Dayton Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.3 
CensusNancy Roderick and Dayton Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, page 439A, page is illegible, 3 children at home.4 

Family

Dayton Curtis b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
Children

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Frank Gordon1

M, b. 1850
Last Edited30 Jan 2013
Birth*Frank Gordon was born in 1850 at New York.1,2 
Marriage*He married Harriet H. Caw, daughter of George F. Caw and Mary Ann Curtis, on 4 June 1870 at Montgomery, Ohio; by William Pearson, M.G.1 

Family

Harriet H. Caw b. 12 Sep 1844, d. 17 May 1876

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Henry Harrison Macy1,2

M, b. 7 July 1865, d. 18 June 1928
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Henry Harrison Macy was born on 7 July 1865 at Miami, Ohio; son of Moses Macy and Rebecca Neal.1 
Marriage*He married Nora Ross on 3 March 1921 at Miami, Ohio; by H.V. McClary, M.G., M.E. Church of Tipp City.1 
Death*Henry Harrison Macy died on 18 June 1928 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 62; from influenza, buried at Wheelock Cemetery.2 

Family

Nora Ross b. 25 Nov 1871, d. 22 Mar 1936

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 1841
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Elizabeth Curtis was born in 1841 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 18A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusElizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

John W. Curtis1

M, b. 1842
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*John W. Curtis was born in 1842 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 18A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn W. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Nancy Jane Curtis1

F, b. 1844
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Nancy Jane Curtis was born in 1844 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 18A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusNancy Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Andrew Jackson Curtis1,2

M, b. 20 December 1846, d. 10 August 1931
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited3 Jan 2012
Birth*Andrew Jackson Curtis was born on 20 December 1846 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 18A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusAndrew Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.3 
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Curtis married Mary Frances Ward on 7 April 1872.4 
Death*Andrew Jackson Curtis died on 10 August 1931 at Stella, Richardson, Nebraska, at age 84; buried at the Stella Cemetery.2 
ObitAndrew Jackson's obituary was published in the Stella Newspaper on 14 August 1931:
Stella (NE) newspaper: Aug 14, 1931 Andrew J. Curtis Passes Away
Stella was called upon to mourn one of its pioneer citizens this week, when A J Curtis passes away Monday. Mr. Curtis had been blessed with unusually good health for a man of his years, and was around as usual until the extreme heat recently, which distressed him greatly. Although sick only a short time, his condition was regarded as critical, and the absent children summoned, and were with him at the last, except Cecil, whose health is very poor. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Sapp at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon, and burial was in the Stella cemetery. Elder Sapp took for his text, "I have fought a good fight" Elder Sapp had been a friend of Mr. Curtis for many years, and his sermon was very comforting to the family. He read the following notice:
"Andrew J Curtis was born December 20, 1846 in Miami Co, Ohio. From there his parents moved to Muncie, In in 1848, where he grew to manhood. April 7, 1872, he was married to Mary Frances Ward, a neighbor girl, who survives. He is also survived by five daughters: Olive M., wife of E C Ailor of Haddam, Kansas; Rosa M, wife of J H Young of Flagler, Colorado; Amanda E, wife of M C Marts of Shubert; Effie G, wife of R E Marts of Stella; Bessie F., wife of C.E. Teare of Hartington, NE. Two sons: Cecil J of Seneca, NE; S. Dayton at home. A brother and a sister, Calvin Curtis and Catherine Curtis, both of Eaton, IN. Thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One one of his eight children preceded him in death, a daughter dying when nearing her second birthday. For several years, Mr. Curtis resided in Shubert, where he and his sons conducted a hardware store. After disposing of the business there, Mr. Curtis moved back to Stella, where he died Monday, Aug. 10, 1931 at 1:45 a.m. He became a member of the Christian Church in 1895. He was a man, who from his sturdy character, gave support to his family, his community, his church, and institutions of learning and betterment."

At the church, Mr and Mrs J S Kimsey, with Miss Kathryn Kimsey accompanist, sang "God Will Take Care of You", "Home Over There" and "The Old Rugged Cross". and at the grave by special request, Mr. and Mrs. Kimsey sang the first verse and chorus of "God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again". The following young men relatives acted as pall bearers: Lutgen Young, Sidney Stewart, Vern Curtis, Herman marts, Boyd and Clarence Marts. The floral offering was beautiful; included a double spray from the family, and flowers from the Christian Church and the community circle. The granddaughters acted as flower bearers. Mrs. Sidney Stewart, Mrs. Vern Davis, Misses Ahlers and Wilma Teare. Elder Sapp, as he preceded the flower girls leaving the church repeated the 23rd Psalm. Mr. Curtis, with his family, left Indiana, and Feb. 14, 1878, arrived by train at Phelps, Missouri, crossing to Brownsville on the ferry. After renting from his uncles for a few years, in 1884 Mr. Curtis bought the farm now the home of Walter McCully, and continued his residence there about 25 years. The farm was practically unimproved, And during his residence there, Mr. Curtis converted the Place into a beautiful, productive farm. Among those who were here for the service were: Mrs. JH Young and son Lutgen of Flagler; Mr and Mrs C E Teare and three daughters of Hartington; Mr. and Mrs. E C Ailor of Haddam, and daughter and little granddaughter, Mrs. Vern Davis and Virginia of Clyde, KS; Mrs. and Mr. George Birkenbine of Nevada, Missouri; Theodore Kirkpatrick of Muncie, IN; Mr. and Mrs. Ada Curtis, Mrs. and Mr. Dorsey Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Curtis, all of Auburn. r. and Mrs Curtis were married 59 years ago last April. Mrs. Curtis and the children give this poem in memoriam:
It is sad that one we cherish
Should be taken from our home
But the joys that do not perish
Live in memory alone.
All the years we've spent together,
All the happy, golden hours
Shall be cherished in remembrance,
Fragrant sweets from memory's flowers.2

 

Family

Mary Frances Ward b. 16 Apr 1853, d. 26 Jul 1944

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Stella, Richardson, Nebraska.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Stella Richardson, Nebraska.

Catharine Curtis1

F, b. 1848
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Catharine Curtis was born in 1848 at Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 18A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCatharine Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusCatharine Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 439A, page is illegible, 3 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Ann Curtis1

F, b. 1853
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Mary Ann Curtis was born in 1853 at Blackford, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 439A, page is illegible, 3 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Calvin D. Curtis1

M, b. 1856
FatherDayton Curtis1 b. 5 Apr 1820, d. 28 Jan 1898
MotherNancy Roderick1 b. 1819
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Calvin D. Curtis was born in 1856 at Blackford, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 Hartford City P.O., Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 571, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCalvin D. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Licking Twp., Blackford, Indiana, in the household of Dayton Curtis and Nancy Roderick; page 439A, page is illegible, 3 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Francis (Frank) Clarence Beck1,2

M, b. 14 October 1875, d. 17 June 1964
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Francis (Frank) Clarence Beck was born on 14 October 1875 at Covington, Miami, Ohio; son of Robert Beck and Cynthia Kelley.1 
Marriage*He married Dolly A. Curtis, daughter of Samuel A. Curtis and Jennie Hornbeck, on 17 December 1902 at Miami, Ohio; by O.P. Furnas, M.G.1 
Death*Francis (Frank) Clarence Beck died on 17 June 1964 at Miami, Ohio, at age 88; buried at Wheelock Cemetery.3,4 

Family

Dolly A. Curtis b. 19 Aug 1882, d. 13 May 1928

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Wheelock, Miami, Ohio.
  4. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Joseph Karns1

M, b. 25 August 1855, d. 6 November 1943
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*Joseph Karns was born on 25 August 1855 at Miami, Ohio; son of Samuel Karns of Miami County and Elizabeth Hacker of Huntington County, IN.1,2 
Marriage*He married Harriet B. (Hattie) Curtis, daughter of Samuel J. Curtis and Rebecca Jane McHaffey, on 25 October 1882 at Miami, Ohio; by Joseph N. Kauffman, M.G.1 
Death*Joseph Karns died on 6 November 1943 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, at age 88; retired farmer, buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.2 

Family

Harriet B. (Hattie) Curtis b. 9 Dec 1863, d. 6 Sep 1941

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

John N. Dickey1

M, b. March 1862
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*John N. Dickey was born in March 1862 at Ohio.1,2 
Marriage*He married Maggie Ann Curtis, daughter of Samuel J. Curtis and Rebecca Jane McHaffey, on 23 December 1886 at Miami, Ohio; by O.P. Furnas, Pastor.1 
Census*John N. Dickey and Maggie Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, ?ED 86, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, owned farm, marrie 12 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 

Family

Maggie Ann Curtis b. Mar 1868

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Otto L. Kerr1

M, b. 26 November 1869, d. 6 July 1910
Last Edited24 Dec 2011
Birth*Otto L. Kerr was born on 26 November 1869 at Ohio; son of John Kerr and Sarah Stewart.1,2 
Marriage*He married Rosa Curtis, daughter of Noah Curtis and Olive Emeline Shearer, on 1 June 1892 at Miami, Ohio.3 
Census*Otto L. Kerr and Rosa Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 8, sheet 3A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 8 years, 5 children, 5 living.1 
Death*Otto L. Kerr died on 6 July 1910 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 40; buried at Riverside Cemetery.2 

Family

Rosa Curtis b. Apr 1873, d. 1951

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Allie Mae (?)1

F, b. 25 May 1912, d. 28 March 2007
Last Edited24 Dec 2011
Birth*Allie Mae (?) was born on 25 May 1912 at Chatfield, Navarro, Texas.1 
Married Name As of 21 August 1929,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Lawrence Bynum Curtis, son of Josiah Benjamin Curtis and Ella Cordelia Milstead, on 21 August 1929.1 
Death*Allie Mae (?) died on 28 March 2007 at Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico, at age 94.1 
ObitAllie Mae's obituary was published in the Avalanche-Journal on 30 March 2007:
Graveside services for Allie Mae Curtis, 94, of Hobbs, N.M. will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the City of Lubbock Cemetery with Rev. Leslie Lewis officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. She passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007. She was born May 25, 1912 in Chatfield, Texas. She married L. B. Curtis Aug. 21, 1929. He preceded her in death in 1983. Mae is survived by three children, Joyce Schoepf of Ropesville, L. B. Curtis, Jr. of Hobbs, N.M. and Donalee Warlick of Lubbock; a sister, Hazel Groves of Lubbock; a brother, Aubrey Morris of Marion, Indiana; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.1 

Family

Lawrence Bynum Curtis b. 28 Dec 1906, d. Jun 1983

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Johnnie Mae Harris1

F, b. 7 January 1924
Last Edited26 Dec 2011
Birth*Johnnie Mae Harris was born on 7 January 1924 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 25 April 1942,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Edwin Brown Curtis, son of William Charlie Curtis and Mildred O. Brownlow, on 25 April 1942 at Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; by Thomas A. Jone, J.P.1 

Family

Edwin Brown Curtis b. 15 Nov 1920

Citations

  1. [S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.