Amanda Curtis1,2

F, b. 1914
FatherBenjamin Garfield Curtis1 b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958
MotherMary A. Harre1 b. Sep 1889
Last Edited17 Mar 2013
Birth*Amanda Curtis was born in 1914 at Nebraska.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre; ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusAmanda Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Mary A. Harre; ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation cook-hotel, married but Ben not present, owned home valued at $1,000, 8 children.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).
  2. [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).

Harriet (?)1

F, b. 1921, d. before 29 November 2007
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Marriage*Harriet (?) married an unknown person ; bride's 2nd m. 
Married NameHer married name was Buser. 
Birth*She was born in 1921 at Nebraska.2 
Married Name As of circa 1937,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Norbert Arthur Curtis, son of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre, circa 1937 at Nebraska.1,2 
Census*Harriet (?) and Norbert Arthur Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, ED 15, sheet 6A, occupation insulation company foreman, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 sons.2 
Death*Harriet (?) died before 29 November 2007.1 

Family

Norbert Arthur Curtis b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995
Children

Citations

  1. [S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Karl Frederick Curtis1

M, b. 21 October 1939, d. 29 November 2007
FatherNorbert Arthur Curtis2 b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995
MotherHarriet (?)2 b. 1921, d. b 29 Nov 2007
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Karl Frederick Curtis was born on 21 October 1939 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska.2,1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Norbert Arthur Curtis and Harriet (?); ED 15, sheet 6A, occupation insulation company foreman, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 sons.3 
Marriage*Karl Frederick Curtis married Karen Jean Childs circa 1962; m. 45 years at death of husband, Karl.2 
Death*Karl Frederick Curtis died on 29 November 2007 at Woodway, McLennan, Texas, at age 68; buried at Oakwood Cemetery.2,1 
ObitKarl Frederick's obituary was published in the Tribune-Herald on 2 December 2007:
Dr. Karl Fred Curtis of Woodway passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, surrounded by his family and friends. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, with the Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating.Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.
Fred was born Oct. 21, 1939, in South Sioux City, Neb., to Harriet and Norbert Curtis. Fred was raised by his mother and beloved step-father, Jack Buser. He attended South Sioux City High School, Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., and later earned his doctorate from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Fred established his career as a dedicated member of the Baylor University Faculty.There he worked for over 34 years as a passionate educator and leader within the School of Education.As the endowed C.G. Strickland Professor of Education and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction he touched the lives of his many students, teachers and colleagues. As a leader in his field he contributed greatly to the direction of his professional organizations, he provided instruction and continuing education to teachers across the state of Texas, and he created numerous programs at Baylor reaching international prominence.Fred was an active leader in his church, St. Matthew Lutheran, and his community.He celebrated life by sharing his passions with others through his community service, love for music and singing, and interest in travel and international cultures.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his older brother, Norbert; and his step-father, Jack Buser. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Childs Curtis; sons, Dr. David Curtis and wife, Michelle, and Michael Curtis; daughter, Heather Curtis Nichols and husband, Greg; grandchildren, Michael David Curtis and Catherine Abigail Curtis; brothers, Jack Buser and wife, Susan; Ned Buser and wife, Jeanne; and Dr. Kerrey Buser and wife, Kim.
Pallbearers are Elden Barrett, John Linda, Lowel Elliott, Dick Belanger, Jim Ferguson and Larry Webb. October 21, 1939 - November 29, 2007. 
Note* Baylor Mourns Death of Education Professor Dec. 3, 2007
Dr. K. Fred Curtis, The C.G. Strickland Professor of Education and professor of curriculum and instruction for more than 30 years in Baylor University's School of Education, died Nov. 29 in Waco. He was 68. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Rd. Curtis was born Oct. 21, 1939, in South Sioux City, Neb. He earned his undergraduate degree in secondary education and biology from Wayne State College in 1962, a master's degree at University of Nebraska, Omaha, in 1967, and his doctorate from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 1973. In 1973, Curtis joined the Baylor faculty and worked for more than three decades as a passionate educator and leader within the School of Education. As The C.G. Strickland Professor of Education and professor of curriculum and instruction, he touched the lives of his many students, teachers and colleagues. As a leader in his field, he contributed greatly to the direction of his professional organizations, provided instruction and continuing education to teachers across the state of Texas, and created numerous programs at Baylor reaching international prominence. "I had the privilege of knowing Fred Curtis for over 30 years and for the past 26 years he has been my best friend and trusted colleague," said Dr. Elden R. Barrett, professor of curriculum and instruction at Baylor's School of Education. "His professional passions were science education, professional field experiences, international student teaching and teacher education. He has left a legacy not only here at Baylor but throughout the nation. Fred touched so many lives and we are all better for having known him."
Curtis edited or authored several books and monographs on teacher education and field experiences. He also was an invited presenter for several years at the annual national meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators. Curtis was an active leader in his church, St. Matthew Lutheran, and his community. He celebrated life by sharing his passions with others through his community service, love for music and singing, and interest in travel and international cultures.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Harriet and Norbert Curtis; his older brother, Norbert; and his step-father, Jack Buser.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Childs Curtis; sons, Dr. David Curtis and wife, Michelle, and Michael Curtis; daughter, Heather Curtis Nichols and husband, Greg; grandchildren, Michael David Curtis and Catherine Abigail Curtis; brothers, Jack Buser and wife, Susan; Ned Buser and wife, Jeanne; and Dr. Kerrey Buser and wife, Kim.
Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Road, Waco, TX, or to the American Diabetes Association. http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=48454
(4 June 2008.) 

Family

Karen Jean Childs b. c 1940

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index,Karl Frederick Curtis (Ancestry.com; 3 June 2008).
  2. [S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Karen Jean Childs1,2

F, b. circa 1940
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Karen Jean Childs was born circa 1940. 
Married Name As of circa 1962,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Karl Frederick Curtis, son of Norbert Arthur Curtis and Harriet (?), circa 1962; m. 45 years at death of husband, Karl.1 
Living*Karen Jean Childs was living on 29 November 2007 at Woodway, McLennan, Texas.1 

Family

Karl Frederick Curtis b. 21 Oct 1939, d. 29 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. [S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Birth Index, 1903-1997: Heather Jean Curtis (Ancestry.com; 4 June 2008).

Norbert Curtis1

M, b. circa 1938, d. before 29 November 2007
FatherNorbert Arthur Curtis1 b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995
MotherHarriet (?)1 b. 1921, d. b 29 Nov 2007
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Norbert Curtis was born circa 1938 at Nebraska.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Norbert Arthur Curtis and Harriet (?); ED 15, sheet 6A, occupation insulation company foreman, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 sons.2 
Death*Norbert Curtis died before 29 November 2007.1 

Citations

  1. [S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mark Curtis1

M, b. circa 1952
FatherFrancis Daniel Curtis1 b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 25 Feb 2002
Last Edited3 Mar 2013
Birth*Mark Curtis was born circa 1952 at Edwards, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Helen Ruth Gubbins1

F, b. 23 December 1925
Last Edited4 Mar 2013
Birth*Helen Ruth Gubbins was born on 23 December 1925 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.1 
Married Name As of 24 November 1945,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Francis Daniel Curtis, son of Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter, on 24 November 1945 at Edwards, Illinois.1 

Family

Francis Daniel Curtis b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 25 Feb 2002
Child

Citations

  1. [S2222] Unknown author, King, Coldicott, Beaufoy, Mortimer, Izod, Kingzett and Lissaman.

Everett Darrell Edge1

M, b. 13 January 1903, d. November 1985
Last Edited15 Apr 2013
Birth*Everett Darrell Edge was born on 13 January 1903 at Edwards, Illinois; son of Herman B. Edge and Lulu Chalcraft.1,2 
Marriage*He married Easter Marie Curtis, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler, on 4 July 1927 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.3 
Census*Everett Darrell Edge and Easter Marie Curtis 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.4 
Census*Everett Darrell Edge appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Goose Creek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation farm laborer, listed as married, living with his father, Easter and no Curtis children preent.5 
Death*He died in November 1985 at Monticello, Pratt, Illinois, at age 82.2 

Family

Easter Marie Curtis b. Apr 1909, d. b 1940
Child

Citations

  1. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Herbert Darrell Edge1,2

M, b. 1928, d. November 1950
FatherEverett Darrell Edge1 b. 13 Jan 1903, d. Nov 1985
MotherEaster Marie Curtis1 b. Apr 1909, d. b 1940
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Herbert Darrell Edge was born in 1928 at Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Dewitt Twp., Dewitt, Illinois, in the household of Everett Darrell Edge and Easter Marie Curtis; ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 son and 2 boarders.1 
Death*Herbert Darrell Edge died in November 1950.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Wanda Curtis1

F, b. 1932
FatherRolla Edward Curtis1 b. 20 Aug 1911, d. 2 Jul 1944
MotherPearl Marie Rigg2 b. 1912
Last Edited15 Apr 2013
Birth*Wanda Curtis was born in 1932 at Illinois; listed as Wanda Curtis in 1940 census.1 
(Witness) CensusShe 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.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.

William Curtis Jr.1

M, b. 28 July 1833, d. 22 February 1911
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited21 Mar 2013
Birth*William Curtis Jr. was born on 28 July 1833 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
Marriage*William Curtis Jr. married Elizabeth Green on 24 February 1857 at Green, Illinois.3 
Census*William Curtis Jr. and Elizabeth Green appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 310b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 4 children and mother-in-law.4 
CensusWilliam Curtis Jr. and Elizabeth Green appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 396D, occupation teamster, 5 children.5 
Death*William Curtis Jr. died on 22 February 1911 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 77; Corporal, Co F, 152nd Illinois Infantry; buried at old Albion Cemetery.2 

Family

Elizabeth Green b. 8 Oct 1836, d. 19 Jul 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Albion, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Benjamin Curtis1

M, b. 13 April 1835, d. 9 October 1908
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited14 Apr 2013
Birth*Benjamin Curtis was born on 13 April 1835 at Edwards, Illinois; alternate date is 9 October 1908.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
Marriage*Benjamin Curtis married Jane Walker on 21 October 1858 at Edwards, Illinois.5 
Census*Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,960, personal $2,000, 4 children.5 
CensusBenjamin Curtis and Jane Walker appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.6 
CensusBenjamin Curtis and Jane Walker appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 10 children 4 living.2 
Death*Benjamin Curtis died on 9 October 1908 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 73; buried at Union Cemetery.3 

Family

Jane Walker b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death register from microfilm.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

George Bates Curtis1,2

M, b. 19 January 1837, d. 18 February 1899
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited21 Mar 2013
Birth*George Bates Curtis was born on 19 January 1837 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge Bates Curtis appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Curtis and Fanny Green; image is largely illegible; 1 son, George Curtis, son of William, and a bunch of Greens.4 
Marriage*George Bates Curtis married Mary Ann Wheeler on 8 March 1866 at Edwards, Illinois.5 
Census*George Bates Curtis appeared on the census of 6 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 423A, occupation laborer, widowed, 1 son.6 
Death*He died on 18 February 1899 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 62; Co. I, 38th Illinois Infantry; buried at Graceland Cemetery.3,2 

Family

Mary Ann Wheeler b. 23 Sep 1846, d. 29 Sep 1868
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  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 1860.
  5. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

James Curtis1

M, b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 February 1927
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited14 Apr 2013
Birth*James Curtis was born on 15 May 1838 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
Marriage*James Curtis married Mary Hall on 26 April 1860 at Wabash, Illinois.4,5 
Census*James Curtis and Mary Hall appeared on the census of 27 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 41/847, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, no children.4 
CensusJames Curtis and Mary Hall appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 295b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $920, 3 children and Eliza Rackle, age 55, b. England.6 
CensusJames Curtis and Mary Hall appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.7 
Census*James Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation City Marshall, owned home, widowed, 3 sons at home.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 4B, occupation odd jobs, owned home, widowed, no children.9 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 3B, widowed, living with his daughter Sadie.9 
Death*He died on 16 February 1927 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 88; buried at Union Cemetery.2,10,3 

Family

Mary Hall b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Union, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Jarvis Curtis1

M, b. 7 February 1840, d. 13 August 1927
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited14 Apr 2013
Birth*Jarvis Curtis was born on 7 February 1840 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
(Witness) CensusJarvis Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.4 
Marriage*Jarvis Curtis married Margaret F. Michels on 11 March 1866 at Edwards, Illinois.5 
CensusJarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,680, 1 son.6 
Census*Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 419B, occupation farmer, 2 sons.7 
CensusJarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 8A, occupation teamster, renting, married 34 years, 3 children, 2 living.8 
CensusJarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation teamster, owned home, no children.9 
CensusJarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 18A, owned home, no children.10 
Death*Jarvis Curtis died on 13 August 1927 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 87; C. I, 38th Illinois Infantry; buried at Graceland Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Margaret F. Michels b. 27 Oct 1843, d. 23 Dec 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  11. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Anna Curtis1

F, b. 10 May 1842, d. 8 April 1914
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited21 Mar 2013
Birth*Anna Curtis was born on 10 May 1842 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
Name Variation As of 10 May 1842, Anna Curtis was also known as Ann Curtis. 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
Married Name As of 18 October 1860,her married name was Green.3 
Marriage*Anna Curtis married Thomas Green on 18 October 1860 at Edwards, Illinois.3 
Census*Anna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 297b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 1 son.4 
CensusAnna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 395A, occupation laborer, 1 son.5 
CensusAnna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 7A, occupation house painter, renting, married 40 years, 3 children, 1 living.6 
CensusAnna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 49 years, 3 children, 1 living.7 
Death*Anna Curtis died on 8 April 1914 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 71; buried at Graceland Cemetery.2 

Family

Thomas Green b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 1 Mar 1921
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary Curtis1

F, b. 14 March 1844, d. 18 December 1930
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited21 Mar 2013
Birth*Mary Curtis was born on 14 March 1844 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.3 
Married Name As of 28 June 1867,her married name was Woods.4 
Marriage*Mary Curtis married Maurice Woods on 28 June 1867 at Edwards, Illinois.4 
Census*Mary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 295, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $420, 1 son.5 
CensusMary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 419B, occupation farmer, 3 children.6 
CensusMary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 7 children, 6 living.7 
CensusMary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 43 years, 7 children, 6 living.8 
CensusMary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation gardener, owned home, no children at home.9 
Census*Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 6A, widowed, livng with Ben's family.10 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin H. Woods and Julia Sybil Curtis; ED 6, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 sons and Mary.10 
Death*Mary Curtis died on 18 December 1930 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 86.2 

Family

Maurice Woods b. 3 Jun 1845, d. 4 Jan 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Martha Curtis1

F, b. 1847, d. 15 April 1871
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited21 Mar 2013
Birth*Martha Curtis was born in 1847 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
(Witness) CensusMartha Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.3 
Death*Martha Curtis died on 15 April 1871 at Edwards, Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Newton Curtis1

M, b. 22 December 1849, d. 26 October 1929
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877
MotherMary Scawthon1 b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879
Last Edited26 Apr 2013
Birth*Newton Curtis was born on 22 December 1849 at Edwards, Illinois.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.1 
(Witness) CensusNewton Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.5 
(Witness) CensusNewton Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 302, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $1,640, 1 son and 2 grandchildren, Thomas age 3, and Martha, age 2, who was blind.6 
Marriage*Newton Curtis married Susannah Marriott on 29 September 1872 at Edwards, Illinois.7 
Census*Newton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 3 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 421A, occupation farmer, 3 children.8 
CensusNewton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 5 children, 5 living.9 
CensusNewton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, married 38 years, 5 children, 4 living.10 
CensusNewton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation retired farmer, living with Roy.11 
Death*Newton Curtis died on 26 October 1929 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 79; buried at Union Cemetery.4 

Family

Susannah Marriott b. 8 Aug 1851, d. 17 Nov 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
  3. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  4. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  12. [S2206] Edwards County Clerk, Edwards County, Illinois Birth Records.

Julia Gould1

F, b. 31 December 1808, d. 14 October 1877
Last Edited10 Mar 2013
Birth*Julia Gould was born on 31 December 1808 at Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.2 
Married Name As of 28 November 1833,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George Curtis, son of Robert Curtis and Sarah Ann Dean, on 28 November 1833 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
Census*Julia Gould and George Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Edwards, Illinois, page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.3 
CensusJulia Gould and George Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois.4 
Death*Julia Gould died on 14 October 1877 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 68.2 

Family

George Curtis b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874
Children

Citations

  1. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  2. [S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Joseph Curtis1

M, b. 10 April 1836, d. 2 June 1890
FatherGeorge Curtis1 b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874
MotherJulia Gould1 b. 31 Dec 1808, d. 14 Oct 1877
Last Edited10 Mar 2013
Birth*Joseph Curtis was born on 10 April 1836 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
Note* Middle initial of Joseph Curtis in marriage records (3 marriages 1857-1879) is "D."3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould; page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.1 
Marriage*Joseph Curtis married Fanny Green on 14 April 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.3 
Census*Joseph Curtis and Fanny Green appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, image is largely illegible; 1 son, George Curtis, son of William, and a bunch of Greens.4 
Marriage*Joseph Curtis married Myra Naylor circa 1866 at Illinois.5 
Census*Joseph Curtis and Myra Naylor appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 302, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $100, 3 children, living with his parents.5 
Census*Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 422D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Sebastian Rigg, a boarder.6 
Death*He died on 2 June 1890 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 54; buried at Union Cemetery.7 

Family 1

Fanny Green b. 31 Aug 1835, d. 14 Oct 1864
Children

Family 2

Myra Naylor b. 3 May 1839, d. 2 Dec 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah Ann Curtis1,2

F, b. 29 December 1837, d. 25 April 1922
FatherGeorge Curtis1 b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874
MotherJulia Gould1 b. 31 Dec 1808, d. 14 Oct 1877
Last Edited10 Mar 2013
Birth*Sarah Ann Curtis was born on 29 December 1837 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould; page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.1 
Married Name As of 1 October 1857,her married name was Briggs.3 
Marriage*Sarah Ann Curtis married Jonathan Briggs on 1 October 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.3 
Death*Sarah Ann Curtis died on 25 April 1922 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 84; buried at Union Cemetery.2 

Family

Jonathan Briggs b. 27 Apr 1834, d. 24 Sep 1922

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate.
  3. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.

Martha Gould Curtis1,2

F, b. 1840, d. between 1881 and 1900
FatherGeorge Curtis1 b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874
MotherJulia Gould1 b. 31 Dec 1808, d. 14 Oct 1877
Last Edited10 Mar 2013
Birth*Martha Gould Curtis was born in 1840 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould; page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.1 
(Witness) CensusMartha Gould Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould.3 
Married Name As of 10 March 1864,her married name was Taylor.4 
Marriage*Martha Gould Curtis married Atkinson Taylor on 10 March 1864 at Edwards, Illinois.4 
Census*Martha Gould Curtis and Atkinson Taylor appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 302b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,200, 2 children by first marriage, 1 by second.5 
CensusMartha Gould Curtis and Atkinson Taylor appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 422C, occupation farmer, 1 child by first marriage, 5 by second.6 
Death*Martha Gould Curtis died between 1881 and 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.7 

Family

Atkinson Taylor b. Jun 1830, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.