Lillian H. Percy1,2

F, b. 20 December 1909, d. 5 January 2000
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Lillian H. Percy was born on 20 December 1909 at Indiana.2 
Marriage*She married an unknown person circa 1930.2 
Married Name As of circa 1930,her married name was Markham.2 
Marriage*She married Herman Curtis, son of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg, on 29 June 1946; bride's 2nd marriage.1 
Married Name As of 29 June 1946,her married name was Curtis.1 
Death*Lillian H. Percy died on 5 January 2000 at Princeton, Gibson, Indiana, at age 90; buried at Maple Grove Cemetery.2 

Family

Herman Curtis b. 4 Nov 1907, d. 20 Apr 1994

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Grove, Warrick, Indiana.

Myrtle Henryetta Bender1,2

F, b. 10 August 1881
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Myrtle Henryetta Bender was born on 10 August 1881 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Fred Bender and Henrietta Hunter.3,4 
Marriage*She married John W. Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, circa 1902 at Illinois.1 
Married Name As of circa 1902,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*Myrtle Henryetta Bender and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Breckinridge, Kentucky, ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.3 
CensusMyrtle Henryetta Bender and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.5 
CensusMyrtle Henryetta Bender and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.6 

Family

John W. Curtis b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Fern Geraldine Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 29 June 1903, d. 15 March 1998
FatherJohn W. Curtis1 b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
MotherMyrtle Henryetta Bender1 b. 10 Aug 1881
Last Edited15 Apr 2013
Birth*Fern Geraldine Curtis was born on 29 June 1903 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Breckinridge, Kentucky, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusFern Geraldine Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.4 
Married Name As of 2 April 1924,her married name was Woods.5 
Marriage*Fern Geraldine Curtis married Paul Jacob Woods on 2 April 1924 at at the bride's home, Browns, Edwards, Illinois.5 
Census*Fern Geraldine Curtis and Paul Jacob Woods appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at St. Louis City, St. Louis, Missouri, ED 482, sheet 18A, occupation mail clerk-post office, renting, no children.6 
CensusFern Geraldine Curtis and Paul Jacob Woods appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Lemay, St. Louis, Missouri, ED 176, sheet 13B, occupation clerk-post office, 2 children.7 
Death*Fern Geraldine Curtis died on 15 March 1998 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 94.8 

Family

Paul Jacob Woods b. 13 Aug 1900, d. 23 Mar 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  8. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  9. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 36.

Carlin Frederick Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 9 October 1906, d. 27 August 1998
FatherJohn W. Curtis1 b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
MotherMyrtle Henryetta Bender1 b. 10 Aug 1881
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Carlin Frederick Curtis was born on 9 October 1906 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.2,4,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Breckinridge, Kentucky, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusCarlin Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.6 
(Witness) CensusCarlin Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.7 
Marriage*Carlin Frederick Curtis married Edna Hallam on 25 May 1930 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.8 
Census*Carlin Frederick Curtis and Edna Hallam appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Magnolia, Harrison, Iowa, D 19, sheet 3B, occupation minister-M.E. Church, rentng, 3 children, Carlin had 4 years of college, Edna 1.9 
Death*Carlin Frederick Curtis died on 27 August 1998 at Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas, at age 91; buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery.10,4 

Family

Edna Hallam b. 14 Feb 1906, d. 13 Jan 1994
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Walnut Hill, Baxter, Arkansas.
  5. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 36.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  10. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Birdie Violet Curtis1

F, b. 6 March 1911, d. 1 February 2011
FatherJohn W. Curtis1 b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
MotherMyrtle Henryetta Bender1 b. 10 Aug 1881
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Birdie Violet Curtis was born on 6 March 1911 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.2 
(Witness) CensusBirdie Violet Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
Married Name As of 2 December 1934,her married name was Lambert.5 
Marriage*Birdie Violet Curtis married Elbert Leo Lambert, son of James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis, on 2 December 1934 at Edwards, Illinois.5 
Census*Birdie Violet Curtis and Elbert Leo Lambert appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children.6 
Death*Birdie Violet Curtis died on 1 February 2011 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 99; buried at Graceland Cemetery.3 
ObitBirdie Violet's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 2 February 2011:
Birdie V. Lambert, age 99 of Albion, IL passed away Tuesday, February 01, 2011 at Rest Haven Manor, Albion, IL. Birdie was born March 6, 1911 at Browns, IL. to Myrtle (Bender) and John Curtis. She married Elbert Leo Lambert on December 2, 1934 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on April 4, 1994. Birdie was a member of the Enterprise Household Science Club and the Simpson United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son: Lloyd Lambert and one grandson: Joseph Lambert. She was also preceded by two sisters: Fern Woods and Edith Lambert and two brothers: Carlin Curtis and Clayton Curtis. Birdie is survived by two daughters: Ruth (James) Garner, Lewisville, TX and Virginia (Don) Walker, St. Joseph, IL and two sons: Stephen (Bonnie) Lambert, Upland, CA and Terry (Karleen) Lambert, Albion, IL. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services for Birdie V. Lambert will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Browns United Methodist Church, Browns, IL. Friends may call from 10 AM til the time of service. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Albion.3 

Family

Elbert Leo Lambert b. 18 Oct 1912, d. 4 Apr 1994
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Edith A. Curtis1,2

F, b. 1907
FatherJohn W. Curtis1 b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
MotherMyrtle Henryetta Bender1 b. 10 Aug 1881
Last Edited15 Jul 2013
Birth*Edith A. Curtis was born in 1907 at Breckinridge, Kentucky.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Breckinridge, Kentucky, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusEdith A. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.3 
(Witness) CensusEdith A. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
Married Name As of 14 June 1950,her married name was Lambert.5 
Marriage*Edith A. Curtis married Victor Lambert on 14 June 1950 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.5 

Family

Victor Lambert b. 7 Oct 1915, d. 3 Nov 1991

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.

Clayton R. Curtis1,2

M, b. 1914
FatherJohn W. Curtis1 b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
MotherMyrtle Henryetta Bender1 b. 10 Aug 1881
Last Edited6 Mar 2013
Residence*Clayton R. Curtis lived at Grayville, Illinois.3 
Birth*He was born in 1914 at Edwards, Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.2 
(Witness) CensusClayton R. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.4 
Marriage*Clayton R. Curtis married Freda Martin on 17 June 1950.3 

Family

Freda Martin b. c 1915

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford1,2

F, b. circa 1860
Last Edited22 Mar 2015
Birth*Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford was born circa 1860.1 
Married Name As of 20 July 1879,her married name was Kershaw.1 
Marriage*She married William K. Kershaw, son of Willis M. Kershaw and Sarah W. Curtis, on 20 July 1879 at White, Illinois.1 

Family

William K. Kershaw b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931
Children

Citations

  1. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage record index.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.

Carrie Belle Davis1

F, b. July 1864
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Carrie Belle Davis was born in July 1864 at Illinois.2 
Marriage*She married William K. Kershaw, son of Willis M. Kershaw and Sarah W. Curtis, circa 1893; marriage record not located.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1893,her married name was Kershaw.1,2 
Census*Carrie Belle Davis and William K. Kershaw appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 113, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 7 years, no children.2 

Family

William K. Kershaw b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dora Kershaw1

F, b. November 1880
FatherWilliam K. Kershaw1 b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931
MotherErnestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford1 b. c 1860
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Dora Kershaw was born in November 1880 at White, Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Hannah Kershaw; ED 18, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, no children, Dora Kershaw lived with them.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fred Kershaw1

M, b. circa 1883
FatherWilliam K. Kershaw1 b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931
MotherErnestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford1 b. c 1860
Last Edited17 Mar 2013
Birth*Fred Kershaw was born circa 1883 at White, Illinois; no information, probably died young. 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.

Clifford (Clifton) Kershaw1,2

M, b. March 1884
FatherWilliam K. Kershaw1 b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931
MotherErnestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford1 b. c 1860
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Clifford (Clifton) Kershaw was born in March 1884 at White, Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of William K. Kershaw and Carrie Belle Davis; ED 113, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 7 years, no children.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Samuel Kershaw1

M, b. February 1886
FatherWilliam K. Kershaw1 b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931
MotherErnestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford1 b. c 1860
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Baptism*Samuel Kershaw was baptized in February 1886 at White, Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of William K. Kershaw and Carrie Belle Davis; ED 113, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 7 years, no children.2 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman1,2

F, b. 1880, d. 1937
Last Edited12 Mar 2013
Birth*Martha (Mattie) Siefferman was born in 1880 at Illinois.3 
Marriage*She married Walter Lewis Curtis, son of Joseph Dean Curtis and Harriet (Hattie) A. Varner, circa 1906 at Illinois.1 
Married Name As of circa 1906,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*Martha (Mattie) Siefferman and Walter Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 3B, occupation retail merchant-general store, married 4 years, 1 daughter and Harriet.4 
CensusMartha (Mattie) Siefferman and Walter Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation real estate office, owned home, 1 daughter.5 
CensusMartha (Mattie) Siefferman and Walter Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 12B, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.6 
Death*Martha (Mattie) Siefferman died in 1937 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery.3 

Family

Walter Lewis Curtis b. 14 May 1880, d. 1956
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.

Belle Carter Felstead1

F, b. 1892
Last Edited12 Mar 2013
Birth*Belle Carter Felstead was born in 1892 at Illinois.2 
Married Name As of after 1940,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*She appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Ellery Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 8, sheet 1B, owned gasoline station, widowed, 2 daughter.2 
Marriage*She married Walter Lewis Curtis, son of Joseph Dean Curtis and Harriet (Hattie) A. Varner, after 1940 at Illinois.1 

Family

Walter Lewis Curtis b. 14 May 1880, d. 1956

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary Elma Curtis1,2

F, b. 1907
FatherWalter Lewis Curtis1 b. 14 May 1880, d. 1956
MotherMartha (Mattie) Siefferman1 b. 1880, d. 1937
Last Edited17 Mar 2013
Birth*Mary Elma Curtis was born in 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Walter Lewis Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Siefferman; ED 15, sheet 3B, occupation retail merchant-general store, married 4 years, 1 daughter and Harriet.3 
(Witness) CensusMary Elma Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Walter Lewis Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Siefferman; ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation real estate office, owned home, 1 daughter.4 
(Witness) CensusMary Elma Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Walter Lewis Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Siefferman; ED 1, sheet 12B, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.5 
Note* May have married Harold Hutchine, but no record found for that name.6 

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

Allen Joseph Curtis1

M, b. 2 October 1900, d. 19 March 1988
FatherRobert Willis Curtis1 b. 24 Sep 1877, d. Jan 1965
MotherFannie Elizabeth Medler1 b. Jun 1883, d. May 1959
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Allen Joseph Curtis was born on 2 October 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler; ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 sons, 2 living.3 
Marriage*Allen Joseph Curtis married Edna Johnson on 5 September 1926.1 
Census*Allen Joseph Curtis and Edna Johnson appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 11, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.4 
Death*Allen Joseph Curtis died on 19 March 1988 at Bellmont, Wabash, Illinois, at age 87; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.2,5 
Name Variation As of 19 March 1988, Allen Joseph Curtis was also known as Joseph Allen Curtis.2 

Family

Edna Johnson b. 1898

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Edna Johnson1

F, b. 1898
Last Edited7 Mar 2013
Birth*Edna Johnson was born in 1898 at Illinois.2 
Marriage*She married Allen Joseph Curtis, son of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler, on 5 September 1926.1 
Married Name As of 5 September 1926,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*Edna Johnson and Allen Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 11, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.2 

Family

Allen Joseph Curtis b. 2 Oct 1900, d. 19 Mar 1988

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Edward William Curtis1

M, b. 3 February 1904, d. August 1987
FatherRobert Willis Curtis1 b. 24 Sep 1877, d. Jan 1965
MotherFannie Elizabeth Medler1 b. Jun 1883, d. May 1959
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Edward William Curtis was born on 3 February 1904 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler; ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 sons, 2 living.3 
Marriage*Edward William Curtis married Sadie Webb on 26 February 1927.1 
Census*Edward William Curtis and Sadie Webb appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Pleasant Twp., Johnson, Indiana, ED 15, sheet 6B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.4 
Death*Edward William Curtis died in August 1987 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 83; buried at Graceland Cemetery in Albion.2,5 

Family

Sadie Webb b. 12 Jun 1905, d. Oct 1988

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Sadie Webb1

F, b. 12 June 1905, d. October 1988
Last Edited7 Mar 2013
Birth*Sadie Webb was born on 12 June 1905 at Illinois.2,3 
Marriage*She married Edward William Curtis, son of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler, on 26 February 1927.1 
Married Name As of 26 February 1927,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*Sadie Webb and Edward William Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Pleasant Twp., Johnson, Indiana, ED 15, sheet 6B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.4 
Death*Sadie Webb died in October 1988 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 83; buried at Graceland Cemetery.2 

Family

Edward William Curtis b. 3 Feb 1904, d. Aug 1987

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Lucy Cyrena Curtis1,2

F, b. 18 October 1876, d. 21 May 1929
FatherRobert R. Curtis1 b. 4 May 1851, d. 27 Jun 1925
MotherMary Lambert1 b. 21 Jan 1846, d. 2 Jan 1927
Last Edited14 Apr 2013
Birth*Lucy Cyrena Curtis was born on 18 October 1876 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Mary Lambert and Robert R. Curtis; page 422C, occupation farmer.4 
(Witness) CensusLucy Cyrena Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert; ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, 3 children, 2 living.5 
(Witness) CensusLucy Cyrena Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.6 
Married Name As of 1 December 1920,her married name was Cecil.2 
Marriage*Lucy Cyrena Curtis married Daniel Edward Cecil on 1 December 1920 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.2 
Death*Lucy Cyrena Curtis died on 21 May 1929 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, at age 52; buried at Bone Gap Cemetery.3 

Family

Daniel Edward Cecil b. 20 Jul 1865, d. 24 Jul 1945

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 23.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
  3. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mamie (Minnie) E. Curtis1

F, b. December 1879
FatherRobert R. Curtis1 b. 4 May 1851, d. 27 Jun 1925
MotherMary Lambert1 b. 21 Jan 1846, d. 2 Jan 1927
Last Edited6 Mar 2013
Birth*Mamie (Minnie) E. Curtis was born in December 1879 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Mary Lambert and Robert R. Curtis; page 422C, occupation farmer.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 23.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Rosa Adeline Medler1,2

F, b. 16 November 1885, d. 20 September 1946
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Rosa Adeline Medler was born on 16 November 1885 at Wabash, Illinois; daughter of Albert W. Medler and Lily A. Curtis.3 
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Curtis, son of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad, on 8 May 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
Married Name As of 8 May 1907,her married name was Curtis.1 
Census*Rosa Adeline Medler and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 daughter.4 
CensusRosa Adeline Medler and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.5 
Census*Rosa Adeline Medler appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation cook-restaurant, married, living with her parents.6 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 May 1940 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 19B, no occupation, divorced, living with her father, Rolla's name misspelled.7 
Death*She died on 20 September 1946 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 60; buried at Graceland Cemetery.3 

Family

Thomas Jefferson Curtis b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rolla Edward Curtis1

M, b. 20 August 1911, d. 2 July 1944
FatherThomas Jefferson Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952
MotherRosa Adeline Medler1 b. 16 Nov 1885, d. 20 Sep 1946
Last Edited15 Apr 2013
Birth*Rolla Edward Curtis was born on 20 August 1911 at Edwards, Illinois.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.2 
(Witness) CensusRolla Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation cook-restaurant, married, living with her parents.4 
Marriage*Rolla Edward Curtis married Pearl Marie Rigg on 25 May 1930 at Edwards, Illinois.5 
Note* Rolla married Emma Arnold later.6 
(Witness) CensusRolla Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1940 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 1, sheet 19B, no occupation, divorced, living with her father, Rolla's name misspelled.7 
Death*Rolla Edward Curtis died on 2 July 1944 at Saipan at age 32; Private 106th Infantry, purple heart, lost in combat near Saipan, headstone located at Graceland Cemetery in Albion.1,3 

Family

Pearl Marie Rigg b. 1912
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
  6. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Easter Marie Curtis1,2

F, b. April 1909, d. before 1940
FatherThomas Jefferson Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952
MotherRosa Adeline Medler1 b. 16 Nov 1885, d. 20 Sep 1946
Last Edited15 Apr 2013
Birth*Easter Marie Curtis was born in April 1909 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 daughter.2 
(Witness) CensusEaster Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.5 
Married Name As of 4 July 1927,her married name was Edge.6 
Marriage*Easter Marie Curtis married Everett Darrell Edge on 4 July 1927 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.7 
Census*Easter Marie Curtis and Everett Darrell Edge appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 at Dewitt Twp., Dewitt, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 son and 2 boarders.8 
Death*Easter Marie Curtis died before 1940 at Illinois; not present in 1940 census.9 

Family

Everett Darrell Edge b. 13 Jan 1903, d. Nov 1985
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection.
  7. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ella Potter1

F, b. 9 December 1888, d. 15 August 1968
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Ella Potter was born on 9 December 1888 at Illinois.2,3 
Marriage*She married Harrison Clifton Curtis, son of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad, circa 1914 at Illinois; no marriage record located in state index.1,4 
Married Name As of circa 1914,her married name was Curtis.1 
CensusElla Potter and Harrison Clifton Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, no children, Layman Potter lived with them.5 
Census*Ella Potter and Harrison Clifton Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 7, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.4 
CensusElla Potter and Harrison Clifton Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1940 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 11A, occupation carpenter-odd jobs, owned home, 1 son.2 
Death*Ella Potter died on 15 August 1968 at Illinois at age 79; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery; not found in FindaGrave index.3 

Family

Harrison Clifton Curtis b. 20 Oct 1886, d. 21 Oct 1961
Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Francis Daniel Curtis1

M, b. 12 September 1920, d. 25 February 2002
FatherHarrison Clifton Curtis1 b. 20 Oct 1886, d. 21 Oct 1961
MotherElla Potter1 b. 9 Dec 1888, d. 15 Aug 1968
Last Edited4 Mar 2013
Birth*Francis Daniel Curtis was born on 12 September 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter; ED 7, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.2 
(Witness) CensusFrancis Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1940 Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter; ED 9, sheet 11A, occupation carpenter-odd jobs, owned home, 1 son.4 
Marriage*Francis Daniel Curtis married Helen Ruth Gubbins on 24 November 1945 at Edwards, Illinois.5 
Death*Francis Daniel Curtis died on 25 February 2002 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 81; PFC U.S. Army, WWII, Purple Heart; buried at Graceland Cemetery.6,3 

Family 1

Helen Ruth Gubbins b. 23 Dec 1925
Child

Family 2

Child

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S2222] Unknown author, King, Coldicott, Beaufoy, Mortimer, Izod, Kingzett and Lissaman.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 38.
  8. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Frank Earl Brown1,2

M, b. 3 April 1892
Last Edited30 Jun 2013
Birth*Frank Earl Brown was born on 3 April 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.3,2 
Marriage*He married Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis, daughter of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley, on 3 January 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Frank Earl Brown registered for the draft at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; at the time, he was employed by Harry Glover as a farmer, single, 1 child.2 

Family

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis b. 27 May 1894, d. 5 Apr 1916

Citations

  1. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Myrtle E. Potter1

F, b. 17 December 1892, d. 5 September 1967
Last Edited1 Jul 2013
Birth*Myrtle E. Potter was born on 17 December 1892 at Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Charles Potter and Esther Mae Troughton.2,3 
Marriage*She married William McKinley Curtis, son of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley, on 29 November 1914 at Edwards, Illinois.1,4 
Married Name As of 29 November 1914,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Census*Myrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 23, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children; lived next to Charles Potter.5 
CensusMyrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation clerk-general store, renting, 3 children.2 
CensusMyrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-merchandise store, renting, 1 son.6 
Death*Myrtle E. Potter died on 5 September 1967 at Belvidere, Boone, Illinois, at age 74; buried at Scottish Cemetery in Caledonia.7 

Family

William McKinley Curtis b. 26 Jan 1892, d. Feb 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Scottish, Boone, Illinois.

Charles Wesley Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 29 November 1915, d. 3 May 2005
FatherWilliam McKinley Curtis1 b. 26 Jan 1892, d. Feb 1972
MotherMyrtle E. Potter1 b. 17 Dec 1892, d. 5 Sep 1967
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Charles Wesley Curtis was born on 29 November 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.2,4,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Myrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis; ED 23, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children; lived next to Charles Potter.5 
(Witness) CensusCharles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William McKinley Curtis and Myrtle E. Potter; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation clerk-general store, renting, 3 children.2 
Marriage*Charles Wesley Curtis married Helen Vernette Chalcraft on 6 October 1939 at Ellery, Edwards, Illinois.1 
Census*Charles Wesley Curtis and Helen Vernette Chalcraft appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Belvidere, Boone, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, no children.6 
Death*Charles Wesley Curtis died on 3 May 2005 at Rochelle, Ogle, Illinois, at age 89; buried at White Rock Cemetery.4,7 
(Witness) ObitHe witnessed the Obit of Helen Vernette Chalcraft on 22 August 2006 at News-Leader, Rochelle, Ogle, Illinois, ROCHELLE: Helen Vernette Curtis, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 86, of Rochelle, died on Aug. 17, 2006 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on Dec. 12, 1919 in Ellery, the daughter of Alvia and Flossie Tinckham Chalcraft. She married Charles Curtis on Oct. 6, 1939 in Ellery and he preceded her on May 3, 2005. She was a member of the Kings Presbyterian Church and currently the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle. Helen was employed as the head cook for the Kings School District for many years. Along with her husband, she was preceded by her sister, Mildred Metcalf. She is survived by a son, Doyle (Joyce) Curtis, of Rockford; a daughter, (Marlin) Norma Lynn Trotter, of Milledgeville; a sister, Ruby (Quentin) Roosevelt, of Albion; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Harold (Sanda) Curtis, of LaFayette; and a sister-in-law, Anise Bosecker of Rockford. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 North Sixth Street,?with the Rev. Carl Polstra officiating. Visitation will be from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Unger Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in White Rock Cemetery, Kings. 

Family

Helen Vernette Chalcraft b. 12 Dec 1919, d. 17 Aug 2006

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, White Rock, Ogle, Illinois.