James Frederick Curtis1,2

M, b. 21 March 1879, d. January 1973
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*James Frederick Curtis was born on 21 March 1879 at White, Illinois.3,4,2 
Name Variation As of 21 March 1879, James Frederick Curtis was also known as Fred Curtis.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore.5 
(Witness) CensusJames Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore.3 
Marriage*James Frederick Curtis married Nellie Varner circa 1905.6,7 
CensusJames Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 139, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 1 son.7 
Milit-Beg*James Frederick Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at RR 1, Grayville, White, Illinois, himself as a farmer, described as tall, medium build, gray eyes, dark hair.8 
CensusHe and Nellie Varner appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 176, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.9 
CensusJames Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.10 
Census*James Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 11, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, grandson Jerry Dean Schintler, age 4.11 
Death*James Frederick Curtis died in January 1973 at Mount Carmel, Wabash, Indiana, at age 93.12 

Family

Nellie Varner b. 1879
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S2213] Unknown author, World War I - Misc. Information, Draft Registration Card "C": James Frederick Curtis (Ancestry.com; 3 June 2008).
  3. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
  4. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  5. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 22.
  6. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  12. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis1,2

F, b. 21 January 1881, d. 6 July 1952
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis was born on 21 January 1881 at White, Illinois.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore.4 
Married Name As of 18 April 1906,her married name was Fearn. 
Marriage*Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis married Walter Clarence Fearn on 18 April 1906 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
Census*Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis and Walter Clarence Fearn appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 6B, occupation typesetter-newspaper, married 4 years, no children.5 
CensusFrances (Fannie) Marie Curtis and Walter Clarence Fearn appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 24, sheet 7B, occupation manager-telephone exchange, owned home, no children.6 
CensusFrances (Fannie) Marie Curtis and Walter Clarence Fearn appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 6A, occupation clerk-grocery store, owned home valued at $1,200, no children.7 
CensusFrances (Fannie) Marie Curtis and Walter Clarence Fearn appeared on the census of 3 June 1940 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 9A, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000.8 
Death*Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis died on 6 July 1952 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 71.1,3 

Family

Walter Clarence Fearn b. 24 Feb 1874, d. 26 May 1945

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  4. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Walter Clarence Fearn1,2

M, b. 24 February 1874, d. 26 May 1945
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Walter Clarence Fearn was born on 24 February 1874 at Gray Township, White, Illinois.1,3 
Name Variation As of 24 February 1874, Walter Clarence Fearn was also known as Clarence Walter Fearn. 
Marriage*He married Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis, daughter of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore, on 18 April 1906 at Edwards, Illinois.4,3 
Census*Walter Clarence Fearn and Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 6B, occupation typesetter-newspaper, married 4 years, no children.5 
CensusWalter Clarence Fearn and Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 24, sheet 7B, occupation manager-telephone exchange, owned home, no children.6 
CensusWalter Clarence Fearn and Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 6A, occupation clerk-grocery store, owned home valued at $1,200, no children.7 
CensusWalter Clarence Fearn and Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1940 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 9A, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,000.8 
Death*Walter Clarence Fearn died on 26 May 1945 at Union, Illinois, at age 71; buried in Grayville, White County.1,3,9 

Family

Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis b. 21 Jan 1881, d. 6 Jul 1952

Citations

  1. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1940.
  3. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  9. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.

Benjamin Garfield Curtis1,2

M, b. 8 December 1883, d. 24 March 1958
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Benjamin Garfield Curtis was born on 8 December 1883 at Grayville, White, Illinois.3,4,5,6 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore.3 
Marriage*Benjamin Garfield Curtis married Mary A. Harre circa 1907.7,8,9 
Census*Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Nebraska, ED 86, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, married 3 years, 3 children, 2 living.8 
Milit-Beg*Benjamin Garfield Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska, himself as a farmer in Waterburg, wife Mary, described as tall, slender, blue eyes, black hair.5 
Residence*He and Mary A. Harre lived on 12 September 1918 at Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska.2 
CensusBenjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.10 
Census*Benjamin Garfield Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1940 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 8B, no occupation, widowed, living with his sister Lucy; lived in Minnesota in 1935.11 
Death*He died on 24 March 1958 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Illinois, at age 74.6 

Family

Mary A. Harre b. Sep 1889
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S2213] Unknown author, World War I - Misc. Information, Draft Registration Card "C": Benjamin Garfield Curtis (Ancestry.com; 3 June 2008).
  3. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
  4. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  5. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  6. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  7. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
  8. [S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 86. Sheet 1A, p. 75 (Ancestry.com; Image 1 of 13).
  9. [S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
  10. [S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Selina Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 26 December 1888
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Selina Elizabeth Curtis was born on 26 December 1888 at White, Illinois.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore.2 
Married Name As of circa 1908,her married name was Smith.4,5 
Marriage*Selina Elizabeth Curtis married John William Smith circa 1908 at Illinois.4 
CensusSelina Elizabeth Curtis and John William Smith appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, no children; James Smith lived with them.5 
Census*Selina Elizabeth Curtis and John William Smith appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 23, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters and father.6 
CensusSelina Elizabeth Curtis and John William Smith appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.7 

Family

John William Smith b. 30 Jan 1883
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
  3. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 24.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary Sarah Curtis1

F, b. 25 December 1893, d. 4 October 1895
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited1 Apr 2004
Birth*Mary Sarah Curtis was born on 25 December 1893 at Gray Precinct, White, Illinois.1,2 
Death*She died on 4 October 1895 at Gray Precinct, White, Illinois, at age 1.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).

Suzanne Bonner1

F, b. circa 1860, d. before 1887
Last Edited19 Mar 2013
Birth*Suzanne Bonner was born circa 1860. 
Marriage*She married William Alexander Smith, son of Andrew Smith and Ann Curtis, on 28 October 1883 at White, Illinois; groom's 1st marriage.1,2 
Married Name As of 28 October 1883,her married name was Smith. 
Death*Suzanne Bonner died before 1887. 

Family

William Alexander Smith b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Smith & Bonner.

Esther Funkhouser1

F, b. 1859
Last Edited19 Mar 2013
Name Variation Esther Funkhouser was also known as Mrs. Hester Funkhouser Jones.2 
Name Variation Esther Funkhouser was also known as Esther Funkhouser Jones.3 
Birth*She was born in 1859 at White, Illinois.4 
Marriage*She married an unknown person on 19 December 1877 at White, Illinois.1 
Marriage*She married William Alexander Smith, son of Andrew Smith and Ann Curtis, on 31 July 1887 at White, Illinois; groom's 2nd marriage.3,2 
Married Name As of 31 July 1887,her married name was Smith. 
DeathEsther Funkhouser died on 1 April 1950.4 

Family

William Alexander Smith b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933
Children

Citations

  1. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Jones & Funkhouser.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Smith & Jones.
  3. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  4. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

John Andrew Smith1,2

M, b. 14 May 1888, d. 1917
FatherWilliam Alexander Smith1 b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933
MotherEsther Funkhouser1 b. 1859
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*John Andrew Smith was born on 14 May 1888 at White, Illinois; married Flossie Hale.3,2 
Death*He died in 1917.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Smith1

F, b. December 1890
FatherWilliam Alexander Smith1 b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933
MotherEsther Funkhouser1 b. 1859
Last Edited19 Mar 2013
Birth*Mary Smith was born in December 1890 at White, Illinois; married Gilbert Tittle.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Charlie Smith1

M, b. March 1895
FatherWilliam Alexander Smith1 b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933
MotherEsther Funkhouser1 b. 1859
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Charlie Smith was born in March 1895 at White, Illinois; married Gertrude Vaughan.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Luther McKinley Smith1,2

M, b. April 1896, d. May 1973
FatherWilliam Alexander Smith1 b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933
MotherEsther Funkhouser1 b. 1859
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Luther McKinley Smith was born in April 1896 at White, Illinois; married Eve Griesbaum.3 
Death*He died in May 1973 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, at age 77.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Edgar King1

M, b. November 1850
Last Edited19 Mar 2013
Birth*Edgar King was born in November 1850 at Illinois.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Salina Smith, daughter of Andrew Smith and Ann Curtis, on 30 April 1891 at White, Illinois; Date from Illinois marriage index was "00/30/1891."1,3,4 
Census*Edgar King and Sarah Salina Smith appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Cottage Grove Twp., Lane, Oregon, ED 120, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 

Family

Sarah Salina Smith b. Aug 1862

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 10.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: King & Smith.
  4. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Amanda Victoria Pollard1,2

F, b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 July 1934
Last Edited19 Mar 2013
Birth*Amanda Victoria Pollard was born on 4 May 1864 at Indiana.3,4 
Marriage*She married Charles Richard Smith, son of Andrew Smith and Ann Curtis, on 24 December 1891 at White, Illinois.1,5 
Married Name As of 24 December 1891,her married name was Smith. 
Census*Amanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, ED 119, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.3 
CensusAmanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, ED 185, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.6 
Death*Amanda Victoria Pollard died on 30 July 1934 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, at age 70.4 

Family

Charles Richard Smith b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Smith & Pollard.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Anna Smith1

F, b. December 1893, d. circa 1945
FatherCharles Richard Smith1 b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
MotherAmanda Victoria Pollard1 b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 Jul 1934
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Anna Smith was born in December 1893 at White, Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Charles Richard Smith and Amanda Victoria Pollard; ED 119, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusAnna Smith appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Amanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith; ED 185, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.3 
Death*Anna Smith died circa 1945.1 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Florence Smith1

F, b. January 1896
FatherCharles Richard Smith1 b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
MotherAmanda Victoria Pollard1 b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 Jul 1934
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Florence Smith was born in January 1896 at White, Illinois; married Silas Carter.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Charles Richard Smith and Amanda Victoria Pollard; ED 119, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Elsie Smith1

F, b. December 1898
FatherCharles Richard Smith1 b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
MotherAmanda Victoria Pollard1 b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 Jul 1934
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Elsie Smith was born in December 1898 at White, Illinois; married Charles Stahl.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Charles Richard Smith and Amanda Victoria Pollard; ED 119, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusElsie Smith appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Amanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith; ED 185, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Silas Smith1

M, b. 1902
FatherCharles Richard Smith1 b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
MotherAmanda Victoria Pollard1 b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 Jul 1934
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Silas Smith was born in 1902 at White, Illinois; married Emma Stahl.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Amanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith; ED 185, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ralph Smith1

M, b. 1907, d. before 1955
FatherCharles Richard Smith1 b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
MotherAmanda Victoria Pollard1 b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 Jul 1934
Last Edited17 Mar 2013
Birth*Ralph Smith was born in 1907 at White, Illinois; married Carrie Stahl.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Amanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith; ED 185, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.3 
Death*Ralph Smith died before 1955.1 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hattie Smith1

F, b. 1911
FatherCharles Richard Smith1 b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944
MotherAmanda Victoria Pollard1 b. 4 May 1864, d. 30 Jul 1934
Last Edited17 Mar 2013
Birth*Hattie Smith was born in 1911 at White, Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Mill Shoals Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Amanda Victoria Pollard and Charles Richard Smith; ED 185, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Elsie R. Michels1

F, b. 11 November 1862, d. 20 December 1890
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Elsie R. Michels was born on 11 November 1862 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Lewis Curtis, son of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 7 December 1881 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
Married Name As of 7 December 1881,her married name was Curtis.1,3 
Death*Elsie R. Michels died on 20 December 1890 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 28; buried at Union Cemetery.2 

Family

Samuel Lewis Curtis b. 16 Nov 1858, d. 12 Mar 1938
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.

Juliet Marinda Cortrecht1

F, b. 18 December 1855, d. 3 February 1933
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Juliet Marinda Cortrecht was born on 18 December 1855 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois.2,3 
Marriage*She married an unknown person on 16 March 1879 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
Married Name As of 16 March 1879,her married name was Mercer.1,3 
Marriage*She married Samuel Lewis Curtis, son of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 27 October 1891 at Edwards, Illinois; 2nd marriage for both.1,4 
Married Name As of 27 October 1891,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Census*Juliet Marinda Cortrecht and Samuel Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.2 
CensusJuliet Marinda Cortrecht and Samuel Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Denver Twp., Richland, Illinois, ED 160, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 18 years, 1 daughter.5 
CensusJuliet Marinda Cortrecht and Samuel Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Prosser, Benton, Washington, ED 20, sheet 8A, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,500, no children.6 
Death*Juliet Marinda Cortrecht died on 3 February 1933 at Prosser, Benton, Washington, at age 77.3 
Burial*She was buried on 21 February 1933 at Bone Gap Cemetery, Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois.1 

Family

Samuel Lewis Curtis b. 16 Nov 1858, d. 12 Mar 1938
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 11.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 53.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.

Deborah Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 2 August 1895, d. December 1968
FatherSamuel Lewis Curtis1 b. 16 Nov 1858, d. 12 Mar 1938
MotherJuliet Marinda Cortrecht1 b. 18 Dec 1855, d. 3 Feb 1933
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Deborah Elizabeth Curtis was born on 2 August 1895 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Juliet Marinda Cortrecht.2 
(Witness) CensusDeborah Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Denver Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Juliet Marinda Cortrecht; ED 160, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 18 years, 1 daughter.3 
Married Name As of 27 March 1920,her married name was Damon.4 
Marriage*Deborah Elizabeth Curtis married Frank A. Damon on 27 March 1920.4 
Census*Deborah Elizabeth Curtis and Frank A. Damon appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Prosser, Benton, Washington, ED 20, sheet 7A, occupation fruit farmer, renting, 1 son.5 
CensusDeborah Elizabeth Curtis and Frank A. Damon appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at East Prosser, Benton, Washington, ED 4, sheet 1B, occupation manager-creamery, real estate valued at $2,500, 1 son and his father.6 
Death*Deborah Elizabeth Curtis died in December 1968 at Youngtown, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 73.1 

Family

Frank A. Damon b. 1883
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 53.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 26.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 27.

Jesse Lewis Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 12 July 1882, d. 18 June 1948
FatherSamuel Lewis Curtis1 b. 16 Nov 1858, d. 12 Mar 1938
MotherElsie R. Michels1 b. 11 Nov 1862, d. 20 Dec 1890
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Jesse Lewis Curtis was born on 12 July 1882 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Juliet Marinda Cortrecht.2 
Marriage*Jesse Lewis Curtis married June Leah Stanley on 7 November 1902 at Illinois.4,5 
Census*Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Denver Twp., Richland, Illinois, ED 160, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living; lived net to Samuel.6 
CensusJesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, ED 80, sheet 11B, occupation engineer-public service co., owned home, 4 children.7 
CensusJesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, ED 56, sheet 26B, occupation foreman-electric power co., owned home valued at $2,500, 3 children.8 
CensusJesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6 sheet 2A, occupation not given, owned home valued at $100, June & Clarence Woods lived with them.9 
Death*Jesse Lewis Curtis died on 18 June 1948 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, at age 65; buried at Bone Gap Cemetery.1,4 
Note* Their last years together were spent near Browns and in Bone Gap, Illinois. For a long time, Jesse and June lived in Mason, Ingham Co., Michigan where Jesse was an electrician. He helped put up miles and miles of electric lines. The road going to the Ingham County Jail was named after Jesse (Curtis Road) because years ago it was only a one lane beaten trail which only Jesse ever went down. He traveled the route to check the water tower in Mason. Both are buried in the Bone Gap cemetery, Illinois.10 

Family

June Leah Stanley b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 53.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
  5. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  10. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

Lida Curtis1

F, b. 14 June 1887
FatherSamuel Lewis Curtis1 b. 16 Nov 1858, d. 12 Mar 1938
MotherElsie R. Michels1 b. 11 Nov 1862, d. 20 Dec 1890
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Lida Curtis was born on 14 June 1887 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Juliet Marinda Cortrecht.2 
Married Name As of 9 May 1904,her married name was Harms.3 
Marriage*Lida Curtis married Otto Charles Harms on 9 May 1904 at Illinois.3 
Census*Lida Curtis and Otto Charles Harms appeared on the census of 9 April 1910 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 166, sheet 3A, occupation lineman-electric lights, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
CensusLida Curtis and Otto Charles Harms appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation electrician-CIPS Co., owned home, 3 children.5 
CensusLida Curtis and Otto Charles Harms appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 16, sheet 8A, occupation operator-sub station, electric co., renting, no children.6 

Family

Otto Charles Harms b. 13 Feb 1881, d. May 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 53.
  3. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg1,2

F, b. 12 May 1866, d. 1 October 1936
Last Edited13 Apr 2013
Birth*Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg was born on 12 May 1866 at Wabash, Illinois.3,2,4 
Marriage*She married Charles Wesley Curtis, son of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 31 May 1883 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
Married Name As of 31 May 1883,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg and Charles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.3 
CensusEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg and Charles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.5 
CensusEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg and Charles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 5B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 4 children, 3 living.6 
CensusEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg and Charles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.7 
CensusEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg and Charles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.8 
Death*Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg died on 1 October 1936 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, at age 70; buried at Union Cemetery.2,4 

Family

Charles Wesley Curtis b. 19 Apr 1860, d. 23 May 1930
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 10.
  4. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 26 March 1885, d. January 1984
FatherCharles Wesley Curtis1 b. 19 Apr 1860, d. 23 May 1930
MotherEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg1 b. 12 May 1866, d. 1 Oct 1936
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Beulah Elizabeth Curtis was born on 26 March 1885 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg.2 
(Witness) CensusBeulah Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.3 
Married Name As of 4 April 1906,her married name was Hacker.4 
Marriage*Beulah Elizabeth Curtis married Elmer Hacker on 4 April 1906 at Illinois.4 
Census*Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation butter maker-creamery, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.5 
Milit-Beg*Beulah Elizabeth Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Beulah Elizabeth, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.6 
Census*She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 5A, no occupation, "husband away from home," renting, 5 children, lived next to father.7 
CensusShe and Elmer Hacker appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home. 
Death*Beulah Elizabeth Curtis died in January 1984 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, at age 98.1 

Family

Elmer Hacker b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 10.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hulda May Curtis1

F, b. 30 March 1891, d. 1971
FatherCharles Wesley Curtis1 b. 19 Apr 1860, d. 23 May 1930
MotherEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg1 b. 12 May 1866, d. 1 Oct 1936
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Hulda May Curtis was born on 30 March 1891 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg.2 
(Witness) CensusHulda May Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.3 
Married Name As of 14 September 1908,her married name was Lambert.4 
Marriage*Hulda May Curtis married James Lambert on 14 September 1908 at Illinois.4 
Census*Hulda May Curtis and James Lambert appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, no children.5 
CensusHulda May Curtis and James Lambert appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and his father.6 
CensusHulda May Curtis and James Lambert appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 4 children at home.7 
Death*Hulda May Curtis died in 1971 at Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery.8 

Family

James Lambert b. 2 Sep 1881, d. Aug 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 10.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  9. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.

Allen Andrew Curtis1,2

M, b. 29 December 1894, d. 4 June 1979
FatherCharles Wesley Curtis1 b. 19 Apr 1860, d. 23 May 1930
MotherEliza Serene (Irena) Rigg1 b. 12 May 1866, d. 1 Oct 1936
Last Edited14 Apr 2013
Birth*Allen Andrew Curtis was born on 29 December 1894 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg.3 
(Witness) CensusAllen Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.4 
(Witness) CensusAllen Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg; ED 17, sheet 5B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 4 children, 3 living.5 
Marriage*Allen Andrew Curtis married Nellie I. Henderson on 23 April 1916 at at the bride's home, Browns, Edwards, Illinois.6,7 
Census*Allen Andrew Curtis and Nellie I. Henderson appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.8 
CensusAllen Andrew Curtis and Nellie I. Henderson appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 122, sheet 1B, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, renting, 3 children.9 
CensusAllen Andrew Curtis and Nellie I. Henderson appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, 2 children.10 
Death*Allen Andrew Curtis died on 4 June 1979 at Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, at age 84; buried at Graceland Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Nellie I. Henderson b. 7 Aug 1898, d. 2 Mar 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 10.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
  7. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage certificate from microfilm.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Finley Michels1

M, b. 31 December 1857, d. 27 September 1931
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Finley Michels was born on 31 December 1857 at Edwards, Illinois; son of Christopher Michels and Mary Ann Huffman.2 
Marriage*He married Olive Melissa Curtis, daughter of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 4 November 1880 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
Census*Finley Michels and Olive Melissa Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 16, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 8 children, 5 at home.4 
Death*Finley Michels died on 27 September 1931 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 73; buried at Bone Gap Cemetery.2 

Family

Olive Melissa Curtis b. 4 Oct 1862, d. 8 Oct 1931
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 12.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 13.