Donnie Carl Curtis1

M, b. 24 February 1931, d. 21 August 1976
FatherCarl Curtis1 b. 12 Sep 1898, d. 18 Sep 1982
MotherBonnie Cornella Bunch2 b. 15 Feb 1908, d. 4 Oct 1992
Last Edited20 Aug 2018
Birth*Donnie Carl Curtis was born on 24 February 1931 at Paris, Lamar, Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Bossier City, Bossier, Louisiana, in the household of Carl Curtis and Bonnie Cornella Bunch; ED 8-7, sheet 11B, occupation foreman-box and crate factory, real estate valued at $750, 2 children.3 
Marriage*Donnie Carl Curtis married Emma Lee Roberts on 30 December 1950.1 
Death*Donnie Carl Curtis died on 21 August 1976 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at age 45; Korean War veteran; occupation mechanic-Braniff Airlines; buried at Little Bethel Cemetery.1,4 

Family

Emma Lee Roberts b. 6 Feb 1932, d. 18 Aug 1999

Citations

  1. [S2280] Debra Carleen Curtis Goodwin, "Ancestors of Debra Curtis Goodwin," e-mail to Al Field, 13 February 2014.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopewell, Lamar, Texas.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  4. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Emma Lee Roberts1

F, b. 6 February 1932, d. 18 August 1999
Last Edited3 Jan 2016
Birth*Emma Lee Roberts was born on 6 February 1932 at Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas; daughter of George Roberts and Bettie Sims.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 30 December 1950,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Donnie Carl Curtis, son of Carl Curtis and Bonnie Cornella Bunch, on 30 December 1950.1 
Death*Emma Lee Roberts died on 18 August 1999 at Duncanville, Dallas, Texas, at age 67; buried at Little Bethel Memorial Park.1,4 

Family

Donnie Carl Curtis b. 24 Feb 1931, d. 21 Aug 1976

Citations

  1. [S2280] Debra Carleen Curtis Goodwin, "Ancestors of Debra Curtis Goodwin," e-mail to Al Field, 13 February 2014.
  2. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth certificate.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Little Bethel, Dallas, Texas.

James Marshall1

M, b. circa 1798, d. 1880
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*James Marshall was born circa 1798 at Virginia; census age varies.1,2 
Marriage*He married Susannah Curtis, daughter of Reuben Curtis and Sarah (Salley) Brewer, on 14 December 1824 at Pittsylvania, Virginia; surety by Thomas Curtis; James Trotter, guardian of Susan signed the certificate.1 
CensusJames Marshall and Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Pittsylvania, Virginia, oage 373, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29.3 
CensusJames Marshall and Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Pittsylvania, Virginia, page 110, 1 male under 5, 2 males and 2 females 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 30-39, 1 male 50-49, 1 female 60-69, 1 female slave over 55.4 
Census*James Marshall and Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 at Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.5 
CensusJames Marshall and Susannah Curtis appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 at Bachelors Hall P.O., Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, page 405, occupation factory hand, 3 children and America Moseley b. 1823 and 7 more Moseleys.6 
(Witness) CensusJames Marshall appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 North Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of Susannah Curtis; page 290, apparently widowed, no real estate, 2 children and perhaps a grand son.7 
Death*James Marshall died in 1880 at Virginia.1 

Family

Susannah Curtis b. 1806
Children

Citations

  1. [S402] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages 1740-1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1820-1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Jane Marshall1

F, b. 1832
FatherJames Marshall1 b. c 1798, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Curtis1 b. 1806
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*Jane Marshall was born in 1832 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of James Marshall and Susannah Curtis; page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Reuben Marshall1

M, b. 1833
FatherJames Marshall1 b. c 1798, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Curtis1 b. 1806
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*Reuben Marshall was born in 1833 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of James Marshall and Susannah Curtis; page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Clement Marshall1

M, b. 1839
FatherJames Marshall1 b. c 1798, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Curtis1 b. 1806
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*Clement Marshall was born in 1839 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of James Marshall and Susannah Curtis; page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.1 
(Witness) CensusClement Marshall appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Bachelors Hall P.O., Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of Susannah Curtis and James Marshall; page 405, occupation factory hand, 3 children and America Moseley b. 1823 and 7 more Moseleys.2 

Citations

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

Humphrey Marshall1

M, b. 1841
FatherJames Marshall1 b. c 1798, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Curtis1 b. 1806
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*Humphrey Marshall was born in 1841 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of James Marshall and Susannah Curtis; page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.1 
(Witness) CensusHumphrey Marshall appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Bachelors Hall P.O., Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of Susannah Curtis and James Marshall; page 405, occupation factory hand, 3 children and America Moseley b. 1823 and 7 more Moseleys.2 

Citations

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

Martha Marshall1

F, b. 1843
FatherJames Marshall1 b. c 1798, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Curtis1 b. 1806
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*Martha Marshall was born in 1843 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of James Marshall and Susannah Curtis; page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.1 
(Witness) CensusMartha Marshall appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Bachelors Hall P.O., Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of Susannah Curtis and James Marshall; page 405, occupation factory hand, 3 children and America Moseley b. 1823 and 7 more Moseleys.2 
(Witness) CensusMartha Marshall appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 North Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of Susannah Curtis; page 290, apparently widowed, no real estate, 2 children and perhaps a grand son.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Susan Marshall1

F, b. 1845
FatherJames Marshall1 b. c 1798, d. 1880
MotherSusannah Curtis1 b. 1806
Last Edited18 Jul 2014
Birth*Susan Marshall was born in 1845 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, in the household of James Marshall and Susannah Curtis; page 112b, occupation and tenure not given, 6 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Donald Causey1

M, b. 1937
FatherRoy Causey1 b. 14 Aug 1891, d. 23 Aug 1981
MotherOttie May Curtis1 b. 3 Nov 1900, d. 31 Dec 1985
Last Edited19 Jul 2014
Birth*Donald Causey was born in 1937 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 April 1940 Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, in the household of Roy Causey and Ottie May Curtis; ED 93-50, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-flour mill, renting, 4 sons.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Robert Hast1

M, b. 28 April 1929, d. 19 December 2011
Last Edited19 Jul 2014
Birth*Robert Hast was born on 28 April 1929 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Curtis, daughter of Herman Merritt Curtis and Mabel Ellen Rhodes, circa 1950.1 
Death*Robert Hast died on 19 December 2011 at Mt. Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 82; buried at Black's Cemetery.1 
ObitRobert's obituary was published in the Democrat on 21 December 2011:
Robert "Bob" William Hast, Sr., 82, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at his residence. He was born on April 28, 1929 in Vanderburgh County, IN to John and Irene (Renfro) Hast. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Reitz High School. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge in Mt. Vernon and the River Bend Association in Evansville. He retired from Bucyrus Erie. Bob was also a member of the Mid West Old Timers Vintage Auto Racing Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bettye (Curtis) Hast; daughter, Jeane Hast Baker; brother, John Hast; sister, Dorothy Grisham. Bob is survived by his son, Robert "Bobby" W. Hast, Jr. of St. Phillip, IN; brother, Donald Hast (Nancy) of Mt. Vernon; sister in law, Norma Hast of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Cara Hast (Glenn), Robert "Robby" W. Hast III (Fiancé' Meaghan Pyle), Michelle Baker, Amy Baker Mayes (Donald); great grandchildren, Karlie and Jada Compton, Brianna Fleeger, Mya Tisdale, Blaine Mayes, and Masey Mayes. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon, IN with burial to follow in Black Cemetery.1 

Family

Betty Jane Curtis b. 17 Apr 1928, d. 12 Feb 2000

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Mary M. Canup1

F, b. 20 September 1883, d. 28 December 1948
FatherFrederick Calvin Canup1 b. 4 Aug 1843, d. 3 Jul 1923
MotherHannah Talitha Fortenberry1 b. 9 Jan 1845, d. 28 Jan 1934
Last Edited20 Jul 2014
Birth*Mary M. Canup was born on 20 September 1883 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 District 5, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Hannah Talitha Fortenberry and Frederick Calvin Canup; ED 74, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 32 years, 10 children, 7 living, 4 at home.1 
Death*Mary M. Canup died on 28 December 1948 at Eastern State Hospital, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 65; married name Loy; cemetery "removal."2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Benjamin Joshua Canup1,2,3

M, b. 29 February 1888, d. 29 September 1948
FatherFrederick Calvin Canup1 b. 4 Aug 1843, d. 3 Jul 1923
MotherHannah Talitha Fortenberry1 b. 9 Jan 1845, d. 28 Jan 1934
Last Edited26 Jul 2014
Birth*Benjamin Joshua Canup was born on 29 February 1888 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 District 5, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Hannah Talitha Fortenberry and Frederick Calvin Canup; ED 74, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 32 years, 10 children, 7 living, 4 at home.1 
Name Variation As of 1 June 1900, Benjamin Joshua Canup was also known as Jarsh.1 
Death*He died on 29 September 1948 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 60; occupation truck driver-dairy farm, married Minnie Johnson, buried at Beech Spring Cemetery in Sevier County.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Jennie Canup1

F, b. 22 March 1888, d. 27 May 1927
FatherFrederick Calvin Canup1 b. 4 Aug 1843, d. 3 Jul 1923
MotherHannah Talitha Fortenberry1 b. 9 Jan 1845, d. 28 Jan 1934
Last Edited20 Jul 2014
Birth*Jennie Canup was born on 22 March 1888 at Union, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 District 5, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Hannah Talitha Fortenberry and Frederick Calvin Canup; ED 74, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 32 years, 10 children, 7 living, 4 at home.1 
Death*Jennie Canup died on 27 May 1927 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 39; married James Woodley, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Frank Wimpey Family Tree by wimpey_frank.

Hollis Elwin Fouts1

M, b. 3 May 1912, d. 1 April 1968
Last Edited25 Jul 2014
Birth*Hollis Elwin Fouts was born on 3 May 1912 at Mountain View, Howell, Missouri.1 
Marriage*He married Helen Irene Curtis, daughter of James Calvin Curtis and Mary Frances Medley, on 31 October 1931.1 
Census*Hollis Elwin Fouts and Helen Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, ED 116-233, sheet 16B, occupation machinist-railroad, renting, 1 daughter.2 
Death*Hollis Elwin Fouts died on 1 April 1968 at age 55.3 

Family

Helen Irene Curtis b. 18 May 1907, d. 31 May 1996
Child

Citations

  1. [S2282] Robin Santos, "Descendants of James Calvin Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 24 Jul 2014.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  3. [S2281] Robin Santos, "James Calviln Curtis and Mary Frances Medley," e-mail to Al Field, 23 July 2014.

Patsy Ann Fouts1

F, b. 14 November 1935, d. 20 September 2008
FatherHollis Elwin Fouts1 b. 3 May 1912, d. 1 Apr 1968
MotherHelen Irene Curtis1 b. 18 May 1907, d. 31 May 1996
Last Edited24 Jul 2014
Birth*Patsy Ann Fouts was born on 14 November 1935 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Helen Irene Curtis and Hollis Elwin Fouts; ED 116-233, sheet 16B, occupation machinist-railroad, renting, 1 daughter.2 
Death*Patsy Ann Fouts died on 20 September 2008 at Horton, Brown, Kansas, at age 72; last name Swenson.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S2281] Robin Santos, "James Calviln Curtis and Mary Frances Medley," e-mail to Al Field, 23 July 2014.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Herbert George Stites Jr.1

M, b. 2 May 1931, d. 15 June 1990
FatherHerbert George Stites1 b. 24 Oct 1909, d. 12 Mar 1934
MotherDorothy Lee Curtis1 b. 1911
Last Edited25 Jul 2014
Birth*Herbert George Stites Jr. was born on 2 May 1931 at Missouri.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Dorothy Lee Curtis; ED 16-189, sheet 4A, occupation fountain work-retail drug stor, renting, widowed, 3 children, mother and a lodger William Schaffer.1 
Death*Herbert George Stites Jr. died on 15 June 1990 at Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, at age 59.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

William Schaffer1

M, b. 1892
Last Edited25 Jul 2014
Birth*William Schaffer was born in 1892 at New York.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Frances Medley after 1940 at Missouri.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Schaffer appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Dorothy Lee Curtis; ED 16-189, sheet 4A, occupation fountain work-retail drug stor, renting, widowed, 3 children, mother and a lodger William Schaffer.1 

Family

Mary Frances Medley b. 5 Jul 1888, d. 19 Oct 1966

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Harold M. Brisbin1

M, b. 12 September 1929, d. 27 November 2001
Last Edited25 Jul 2014
Birth*Harold M. Brisbin was born on 12 September 1929 at Missouri.1,2 
Marriage*He married Betty J. Stites, daughter of Herbert George Stites and Dorothy Lee Curtis, on 6 September 1947 at Jackson, Missouri.1 
Death*Harold M. Brisbin died on 27 November 2001 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, at age 72; SSN issued in Missouri; need confirmation.2 

Family

Betty J. Stites b. 1930

Citations

  1. [S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

James Bernard Chrisman1

M, b. 26 November 1928, d. 4 December 1998
Last Edited25 Jul 2014
Birth*James Bernard Chrisman was born on 26 November 1928 at Missouri.1,2 
Marriage*He married Barbara L. Stites, daughter of Herbert George Stites and Dorothy Lee Curtis, on 14 August 1948 at Jackson, Missouri.1 
Death*James Bernard Chrisman died on 4 December 1998 at Spanaway, Pierce, Washington, at age 70; SSN issued in Missouri; need confirmation.2 

Family

Barbara L. Stites b. 5 Apr 1929, d. 11 Feb 1994

Citations

  1. [S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Rose Irene Hartman1

F, b. 11 September 1913, d. 31 July 2003
Last Edited26 Jul 2014
Birth*Rose Irene Hartman was born on 11 September 1913 at Kansas.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 20 June 1932,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Clarence James Curtis, son of James Calvin Curtis and Mary Frances Medley, on 20 June 1932 at Clay, Missouri.1 
Census*Rose Irene Hartman and Clarence James Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, ED 106-68, occupation attendant-service station, renting.3 
Death*Rose Irene Hartman died on 31 July 2003 at Alta Loma, San Bernardino, California, at age 89.2 

Family

Clarence James Curtis b. 9 Jan 1910, d. 12 Nov 1987

Citations

  1. [S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.