Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Roy Curtis¹

M, b. 1931

Father

Robert Aulce Curtis¹ b. 19 Mar 1883, d. 14 Nov 1952

Mother

Dilla Ann (Dillie) Bell¹ b. 23 Mar 1887, d. 31 Dec 1932

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Roy Curtis was born in 1931 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Aulce Curtis; ED 43-3, sheet 15B, occupation tenant farmer, renting, widowed, 2 sons.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Alfred Curtis¹

M, b. 1911

Father

Robert Aulce Curtis¹ b. 19 Mar 1883, d. 14 Nov 1952

Mother

Dilla Ann (Dillie) Bell¹ b. 23 Mar 1887, d. 31 Dec 1932

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Alfred Curtis was born in 1911 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Aulce Curtis and Dilla Ann (Dillie) Bell; ED 79, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Elvie Irene Curtis¹

F, b. 18 April 1913, d. August 1989

Father

Robert Aulce Curtis¹ b. 19 Mar 1883, d. 14 Nov 1952

Mother

Dilla Ann (Dillie) Bell¹ b. 23 Mar 1887, d. 31 Dec 1932

Last Edited

25 May 2016

Birth*

Elvie Irene Curtis was born on 18 April 1913 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Aulce Curtis and Dilla Ann (Dillie) Bell; ED 79, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.¹

Married Name

As of 8 October 1931,her married name was Curtis.^3,4

Marriage

Elvie Irene Curtis married James Marvin Curtis, son of William Abraham Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Jane Buchanan, on 8 October 1931 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^3,4

Census*

Elvie Irene Curtis and James Marvin Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-10A, sheet 61A, occupatoin farmer, renting, 2 sons.⁵

Death*

Elvie Irene Curtis died in August 1989 at Camden, Benton, Tennessee, at age 76; buried at McKeel Cemetery in Humphreys County.^3,2

Family

James Marvin Curtis b. 22 Jul 1898, d. 12 Jan 1968

Children

William Thomas Curtis⁵ b. 9 Feb 1934, d. 26 Nov 1978
Harold Wayne Curtis⁵ b. 1936

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Bertie Curtis¹

F, b. 1917

Father

Robert Aulce Curtis¹ b. 19 Mar 1883, d. 14 Nov 1952

Mother

Dilla Ann (Dillie) Bell¹ b. 23 Mar 1887, d. 31 Dec 1932

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Bertie Curtis was born in 1917 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Thomas Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 February 1934, d. 26 November 1978

Father

James Marvin Curtis¹ b. 22 Jul 1898, d. 12 Jan 1968

Mother

Elvie Irene Curtis¹ b. 18 Apr 1913, d. Aug 1989

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

William Thomas Curtis was born on 9 February 1934 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of James Marvin Curtis and Elvie Irene Curtis; ED 43-10A, sheet 61A, occupatoin farmer, renting, 2 sons.¹

Marriage*

William Thomas Curtis married Frances L. (?) after 1950.⁴

Death*

William Thomas Curtis died on 26 November 1978 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 44; buried at McKeel Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Frances L. (?) b. 1937

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2255] Stc2m, "Curtis Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Harold Wayne Curtis¹

M, b. 1936

Father

James Marvin Curtis¹ b. 22 Jul 1898, d. 12 Jan 1968

Mother

Elvie Irene Curtis¹ b. 18 Apr 1913, d. Aug 1989

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Harold Wayne Curtis was born in 1936 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Frances L. (?)¹

F, b. 1937

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Frances L. (?) was born in 1937.¹

Married Name

As of after 1950,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married William Thomas Curtis, son of James Marvin Curtis and Elvie Irene Curtis, after 1950.¹

Family

William Thomas Curtis b. 9 Feb 1934, d. 26 Nov 1978

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Barney C. Curtis¹

M, b. 15 February 1920, d. February 1986

Father

Clayton Charles Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1895, d. 15 Aug 1969

Mother

Sallie G. Leshure¹ b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 10 May 1963

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Barney C. Curtis was born on 15 February 1920 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure; ED 9, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Barney C. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.³

Marriage*

Barney C. Curtis married Annie Little on 23 November 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^4,5

Death*

Barney C. Curtis died in February 1986 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee; buried at McKeel Cemetery.^2,4

Family

Annie Little b. 9 Nov 1921

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Edith Curtis¹

F, b. 1922

Father

Clayton Charles Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1895, d. 15 Aug 1969

Mother

Sallie G. Leshure¹ b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 10 May 1963

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Edith Curtis was born in 1922 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure; ED 9, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Edith Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Hillard C. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 January 1926, d. 17 January 2000

Father

Clayton Charles Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1895, d. 15 Aug 1969

Mother

Sallie G. Leshure¹ b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 10 May 1963

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Hillard C. Curtis was born on 27 January 1926 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Hillard C. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.³

Marriage*

Hillard C. Curtis married Hazel Rae Dabbs after 1945.⁴

Death*

Hillard C. Curtis died on 17 January 2000 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 73; buried at McKeel Cemetery.^2,4

Family

Hazel Rae Dabbs b. 21 Jun 1922, d. 11 Sep 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Lois E. Curtis¹

M, b. 1929

Father

Clayton Charles Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1895, d. 15 Aug 1969

Mother

Sallie G. Leshure¹ b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 10 May 1963

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Lois E. Curtis was born in 1929 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Lois E. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ethel Williams^1,2

F, b. 29 December 1901, d. 21 December 1992

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Ethel Williams was born on 29 December 1901 at Tennessee.^1,3

Married Name

As of 27 December 1924,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Andrew Jackson Curtis, son of William Abraham Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Jane Buchanan, on 27 December 1924 at Lewis, Tennessee.^1,2

Census

Ethel Williams and Andrew Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 8, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 2 children.⁴

Census*

Ethel Williams and Andrew Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.¹

Death*

Ethel Williams died on 21 December 1992 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 90; buried at Jones-Owens-Mayberry Cemetery.^3,5

Family

Andrew Jackson Curtis b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 26 Oct 1979

Children

Robert P. Curtis¹ b. 29 Jan 1928, d. 7 Oct 2004
Irene Etta Curtis¹ b. 1930
Herbert Leroy Curtis+¹ b. 12 Apr 1933, d. 6 Jan 1984
Delbert J. Curtis¹ b. 10 Aug 1936, d. 26 Nov 2006

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Jones-Owens-Mayberry, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Robert P. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 29 January 1928, d. 7 October 2004

Father

Andrew Jackson Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 26 Oct 1979

Mother

Ethel Williams¹ b. 29 Dec 1901, d. 21 Dec 1992

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Robert P. Curtis was born on 29 January 1928 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Ethel Williams; ED 8, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 2 children.³

(Witness) Census

Robert P. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Ethel Williams; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.¹

Death*

Robert P. Curtis died on 7 October 2004 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 76; buried at Jones-Owens-Mayberry Cemetery.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Jones-Owens-Mayberry, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Irene Etta Curtis¹

F, b. 1930

Father

Andrew Jackson Curtis² b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 26 Oct 1979

Mother

Ethel Williams² b. 29 Dec 1901, d. 21 Dec 1992

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Irene Etta Curtis was born in 1930 at Humphreys, Tennessee.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Ethel Williams; ED 8, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 2 children.³

(Witness) Census

Irene Etta Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Ethel Williams; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Herbert Leroy Curtis^1,2

M, b. 12 April 1933, d. 6 January 1984

Father

Andrew Jackson Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 26 Oct 1979

Mother

Ethel Williams¹ b. 29 Dec 1901, d. 21 Dec 1992

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

Herbert Leroy Curtis was born on 12 April 1933 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Ethel Williams; ED 43-10A, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.¹

Death*

Herbert Leroy Curtis died on 6 January 1984 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 50; Korean War vet; buried at Jones-Owens-Mayberry Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Child

Herbert Leroy Curtis Jr.+³ b. 25 May 1961, d. 23 Apr 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Jones-Owens-Mayberry, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Delbert J. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 10 August 1936, d. 26 November 2006

Father

Andrew Jackson Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1902, d. 26 Oct 1979

Mother

Ethel Williams¹ b. 29 Dec 1901, d. 21 Dec 1992

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Delbert J. Curtis was born on 10 August 1936 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Delbert J. Curtis died on 26 November 2006 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 70; buried at Jones-Ownes-Mayberry Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Jones-Owens-Mayberry, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Annie Little^1,2

F, b. 9 November 1921

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Annie Little was born on 9 November 1921.¹

Married Name

As of 23 November 1940,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Barney C. Curtis, son of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure, on 23 November 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

Family

Barney C. Curtis b. 15 Feb 1920, d. Feb 1986

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Hazel Rae Dabbs¹

F, b. 21 June 1922, d. 11 September 2000

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Hazel Rae Dabbs was born on 21 June 1922.¹

Married Name

As of after 1945,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Hillard C. Curtis, son of Clayton Charles Curtis and Sallie G. Leshure, after 1945.¹

Death*

Hazel Rae Dabbs died on 11 September 2000 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 78; buried at McKeel Cemetery.¹

Family

Hillard C. Curtis b. 27 Jan 1926, d. 17 Jan 2000

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Herbert Leroy Curtis Jr.^1,2

M, b. 25 May 1961, d. 23 April 2000

Father

Herbert Leroy Curtis¹ b. 12 Apr 1933, d. 6 Jan 1984

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

Herbert Leroy Curtis Jr. was born on 25 May 1961.¹

Death*

He died on 23 April 2000 at age 38; Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps; buried at Jones-Owens-Mayberry Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Jones-Owens-Mayberry, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Celia Ann Fields¹

F, b. 13 March 1859, d. 18 June 1930

Last Edited

18 Jan 2015

Birth*

Celia Ann Fields was born on 13 March 1859 at Humphreys, Tennessee; daughter of William Wallace Fields and Mary Caroline May.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1880,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married John Henry Curtis, son of William Carroll Curtis and Martha (Sarah) Jane Buchanan, circa 1880 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Celia Ann Fields and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 17, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 5 living.²

Census

Celia Ann Fields and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 6 living.³

Census

Celia Ann Fields and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 71, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children.⁴

(Witness) Census

Celia Ann Fields appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Alvin Curtis and Ollie Elizabeth Winters; ED 9, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children, mother and brother.⁵

Death*

Celia Ann Fields died on 18 June 1930 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 71; buried at McKee Cemetery.¹

Family

John Henry Curtis b. 12 Dec 1861, d. 12 Jun 1928

Children

Minnie Artelia Curtis⁶ b. 19 May 1881
Minnie Dale Curtis+² b. 3 Feb 1885, d. 11 Dec 1977
Ernest Cornelius Curtis+⁷ b. 3 Jun 1891, d. 21 Feb 1968
Maudie Marie Curtis² b. 5 May 1893, d. 1962
Alvin Curtis+² b. 4 Jun 1895, d. 12 Oct 1981
Melvin Bernard Curtis+² b. 23 Aug 1897, d. 14 Nov 1958
Ura (Ury) Lee Curtis+³ b. 13 May 1902, d. 8 Jul 1990

Citations

[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S2256] Rosala Curtis (rosalamcurtis59), "Ancestors of Jack Franklin Curtis", Ancestral File.

William J. Buchanan¹

M, b. 1850

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

William J. Buchanan was born in 1850 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Rachel Curtis, daughter of William Carroll Curtis and Martha (Sarah) Jane Buchanan, on 23 June 1901 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

William J. Buchanan and Rachel Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, married 8 years, 1 adopted daughter.²

Census

William J. Buchanan and Rachel Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 79, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 adopted daughter.³

Family

Rachel Curtis b. 15 Apr 1856, d. 7 Feb 1926

Child

Emma A. McGruder b. 4 Mar 1904, d. 25 Jul 1935

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Emma A. McGruder¹

F, b. 4 March 1904, d. 25 July 1935

Adoptive father

William J. Buchanan b. 1850

Adoptive mother

Rachel Curtis¹ b. 15 Apr 1856, d. 7 Feb 1926

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

Emma A. McGruder was born on 4 March 1904 at Humphreys, Tennessee; daughter of Henry McGruder and Susan Curtis.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Rachel Curtis and William J. Buchanan; ED 63, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, married 8 years, 1 adopted daughter.¹

(Witness) Census

Emma A. McGruder appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of William J. Buchanan and Rachel Curtis; ED 79, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 adopted daughter.³

Married Name

As of 29 August 1926,her married name was Hooper.⁴

Marriage*

Emma A. McGruder married George Hooper on 29 August 1926 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Emma A. McGruder and George Hooper appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 11B, occupation making ties-woods, renting, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Emma A. McGruder died on 25 July 1935 at Cuba Landing, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 31; from tuberculosis; buried at McKeel Cemetery.^2,6

Family

George Hooper b. 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

George Hooper¹

M, b. 1886

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

George Hooper was born in 1886 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Emma A. McGruder, daughter of William J. Buchanan and Rachel Curtis, on 29 August 1926 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

George Hooper and Emma A. McGruder appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 11B, occupation making ties-woods, renting, 2 children.²

(Witness) Census

George Hooper appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Mary Isabell (Dolly) Richards; ED 14-10, sheet 17B, occupation spinner-mill, married but husband not present, owned home valued at $1,000, 5 children at home.³

Family

Emma A. McGruder b. 4 Mar 1904, d. 25 Jul 1935

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

James T. Buchanan¹

M, b. 1823, d. 1905

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

James T. Buchanan was born in 1823 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Emily Bell circa 1845 at Tennessee.¹

Death*

James T. Buchanan died in 1905 at Humphreys, Tennessee; buried at McKeel Cemetery.¹

Family

Emily Bell b. 1820, d. 1874

Child

Martha Ann Buchanan+¹ b. 13 May 1860, d. 21 Jun 1916

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Emily Bell¹

F, b. 1820, d. 1874

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

Emily Bell was born in 1820.¹

Marriage*

She married James T. Buchanan circa 1845 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1845,her married name was Buchanan.¹

Death*

Emily Bell died in 1874 at Humphreys, Tennessee; buried at McKeel Cemetery.¹

Family

James T. Buchanan b. 1823, d. 1905

Child

Martha Ann Buchanan+¹ b. 13 May 1860, d. 21 Jun 1916

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McKeel, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Thomas Dalton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 7 September 1878, d. 3 May 1931

Father

Andrew Jackson Curtis¹ b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 25 May 1912

Mother

Martha Ann Buchanan¹ b. 13 May 1860, d. 21 Jun 1916

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

Thomas Dalton Curtis was born on 7 September 1878 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Martha Ann Buchanan; page 96A, occupation farm laborer, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Thomas Dalton Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Martha Ann Buchanan; ED 17, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁴

Marriage*

Thomas Dalton Curtis married Almetta (Metta) Smith on 6 September 1903 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^5,6

Census*

Thomas Dalton Curtis and Almetta (Metta) Smith appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 3B, occupaton hewing railroad ties, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Thomas Dalton Curtis registered for the draft at Cuba Landing, Humphreys, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Metta, described as medium height, slender, blue eyes, light hair.²

Death*

He died on 3 May 1931 at Little Prairie, Pemiscot, Missouri, at age 52; occpation farmer, widowed, buried at Maple Cemetery.⁷

Obit

Thomas Dalton's obituary was published in the Democrat Argus on 5 May 1931:
Burial services were held at Maple Cemetery Monday morning for Thomas Daulton Curtis, who lived in the Chute 16 neighborhood, and who died Sunday at the age of 52 years.⁶

Family

Almetta (Metta) Smith b. 10 Feb 1883, d. 30 Oct 1963

Children

Gutherie Puryeur Curtis⁵ b. 30 Jun 1904, d. 14 Feb 1920
Gussie Vanot Curtis+⁵ b. 14 Jun 1906, d. 27 May 1949
Herbert Curtis⁷ b. 1909, d. 16 Jun 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 April 1880, d. 7 February 1959

Father

Andrew Jackson Curtis¹ b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 25 May 1912

Mother

Martha Ann Buchanan¹ b. 13 May 1860, d. 21 Jun 1916

Last Edited

31 Dec 2013

Birth*

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis was born on 8 April 1880 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Martha Ann Buchanan; page 96A, occupation farm laborer, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Andrew Jackson Curtis and Martha Ann Buchanan; ED 17, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁴

Marriage*

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis married Lelah L. (Dollie) Lott on 4 July 1902 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^5,6

Census*

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis and Lelah L. (Dollie) Lott appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis registered for the draft at Route 3, Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Lela, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.²

Census

He and Lelah L. (Dollie) Lott appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 73, sheet 5A, occupaion farm laborer, renting, 8 children.⁷

Census

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis and Lelah L. (Dollie) Lott appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 4, sheet 24A, occupation railroad tie maker, renting, 4 children.⁸

Census

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis and Lelah L. (Dollie) Lott appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-3, sheet 14A, occupation road worker-WPA, renting, 2 sons at home.⁹

Death*

Edward (Eddie) Walter Curtis died on 7 February 1959 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 78; buried at Gatlin Cemetery.¹⁰

Family

Lelah L. (Dollie) Lott b. 4 Jul 1882, d. 26 Sep 1980

Children

Sadie Marie Curtis⁵ b. 15 Aug 1903, d. 31 Dec 2002
Lavada Lee Curtis⁵ b. 3 Jul 1905, d. 14 Mar 1991
Julia Ann Curtis⁵ b. 26 Mar 1907, d. 25 Mar 1990
Rual Albert Curtis⁵ b. 20 Aug 1909, d. 16 Nov 1944
Euell Gilbert (Buddy) Curtis⁷ b. 23 Jan 1912, d. 14 Jul 1933
Mary Alma Curtis⁷ b. 11 Dec 1914, d. 17 Sep 1994
Louis Britton Curtis⁷ b. 8 May 1917, d. 12 Nov 1954
Homer A. Curtis⁷ b. 3 Jan 1920, d. 30 Jun 1966
Edward Curtis Jr.⁸ b. 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Gatlin, Humphreys, Tennessee.