Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Imer Lillian Curtis¹

F, b. 18 January 1908

Father

Newton Burl Curtis¹ b. 4 Jun 1884, d. 25 Nov 1951

Mother

Gertrude Ines Bateman¹ b. 6 Dec 1890, d. 25 Oct 1954

Last Edited

29 May 2016

Birth*

Imer Lillian Curtis was born on 18 January 1908 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Newton Burl Curtis and Gertrude Ines Bateman; ED 64, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Imer Lillian Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Newton Burl Curtis and Gertrude Ines Bateman; ED 75, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 daughters.³

Residence*

Imer Lillian Curtis lived on 1 July 1946 at Edmondson, Claiborne, Tennessee; name was Lillian Curtis Franklin.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Minnie Artelia Curtis¹

F, b. 19 May 1881

Father

John Henry Curtis¹ b. 12 Dec 1861, d. 12 Jun 1928

Mother

Celia Ann Fields¹ b. 13 Mar 1859, d. 18 Jun 1930

Last Edited

18 Jan 2015

Birth*

Minnie Artelia Curtis was born on 19 May 1881 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Newton Burl Curtis and Gertrude Ines Bateman; ED 75, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 daughters.²

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Harris Wylie Curtis¹

M, b. 10 September 1884, d. 20 July 1970

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

31 Jul 2016

Birth*

Harris Wylie Curtis was born on 10 September 1884 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper; ED 18, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 yers, 11 children, 10 living.²

Marriage*

Harris Wylie Curtis married Myrtle Tennie Jordan on 17 September 1905 at Houston, Tennessee.³

Census*

Harris Wylie Curtis and Myrtle Tennie Jordan appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at District 8, Houston, Tennessee, ED 59, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 4 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Census

Harris Wylie Curtis and Myrtle Tennie Jordan appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Erin, Houston, Tennessee, ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children.⁵

Census

Harris Wylie Curtis and Myrtle Tennie Jordan appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at District 16, Obion, Tennessee, ED 28, sheet9A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children.⁶

Census

Harris Wylie Curtis and Myrtle Tennie Jordan appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at District 5, Houston, Tennessee, ED 42-6, sheet 2A, occupation farm operator, renting, 1 son at home.⁷

Death*

Harris Wylie Curtis died on 20 July 1970 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 85; buried at McEwen Cemetery.^8,9,10

Family

Myrtle Tennie Jordan b. 8 Nov 1882, d. 23 Jul 1965

Children

Bettie Lee Curtis¹ b. 22 Jul 1906, d. 31 Aug 2000
Vennie Lenora Curtis⁴ b. 8 Jan 1908, d. 6 May 1990
Ila Agnes Curtis⁴ b. 1 Jan 1910, d. 20 May 1993
Mary M. Curtis⁵ b. 1913
Walter Asa Curtis+⁵ b. 2 Jul 1916, d. 1 Jul 1981
Georgia Ann Curtis⁵ b. 3 Jul 1918, d. 19 Jul 1981
Lawrence Wyly Curtis⁶ b. 9 Nov 1920, d. 9 May 1945

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Allen Curtis Family Tree by curtisroberts1.

George Wesley Curtis¹

M, b. 25 October 1895, d. 9 February 1961

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

25 Jul 2016

Birth*

George Wesley Curtis was born on 25 October 1895 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

George Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 64, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 5 years, 3 children, 1 living, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

George Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 75, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

George Wesley Curtis married Rosa Ethel Durham on 13 July 1924 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁵

Census*

George Wesley Curtis and Rosa Ethel Durham appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-7, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 5 chldren.⁶

Death*

George Wesley Curtis died on 9 February 1961 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 65; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.¹

Family

Rosa Ethel Durham b. 27 Sep 1901, d. 4 Oct 1974

Children

Vera Mae Curtis⁶ b. 1926
Geneva Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1927, d. 20 Sep 2008
Mary Lee Curtis⁶ b. 12 Dec 1928, d. 13 Aug 2011
Robert W. Curtis⁶ b. 3 Sep 1936, d. 27 Aug 2001
Gerald Edward Curtis¹ b. 28 Feb 1939, d. 13 Jul 1948

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rosa Ethel Durham¹

F, b. 27 September 1901, d. 4 October 1974

Last Edited

25 Jul 2016

Birth*

Rosa Ethel Durham was born on 27 September 1901 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 13 July 1924,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married George Wesley Curtis, son of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper, on 13 July 1924 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Rosa Ethel Durham and George Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-7, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 5 chldren.²

Death*

Rosa Ethel Durham died on 4 October 1974 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 73; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.¹

Family

George Wesley Curtis b. 25 Oct 1895, d. 9 Feb 1961

Children

Vera Mae Curtis² b. 1926
Geneva Curtis³ b. 15 May 1927, d. 20 Sep 2008
Mary Lee Curtis² b. 12 Dec 1928, d. 13 Aug 2011
Robert W. Curtis² b. 3 Sep 1936, d. 27 Aug 2001
Gerald Edward Curtis³ b. 28 Feb 1939, d. 13 Jul 1948

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Geneva Curtis¹

F, b. 15 May 1927, d. 20 September 2008

Father

George Wesley Curtis¹ b. 25 Oct 1895, d. 9 Feb 1961

Mother

Rosa Ethel Durham¹ b. 27 Sep 1901, d. 4 Oct 1974

Last Edited

29 Jul 2016

Birth*

Geneva Curtis was born on 15 May 1927 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of George Wesley Curtis and Rosa Ethel Durham; ED 43-7, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 5 chldren.²

Married Name

As of circa 1950,her married name was Hooper.³

Marriage*

Geneva Curtis married Leroy Hazo Hooper, son of Roy Gilbert Hooper and Sarah Jane Hooper, circa 1950.³

Death*

Geneva Curtis died on 20 September 2008 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 81; married LeRoy Hazo Hooper; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.¹

Family

Leroy Hazo Hooper b. 18 Nov 1919, d. 15 Feb 1980

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Summers Family Tree by Illinoiscarol.

Gerald Edward Curtis¹

M, b. 28 February 1939, d. 13 July 1948

Father

George Wesley Curtis¹ b. 25 Oct 1895, d. 9 Feb 1961

Mother

Rosa Ethel Durham¹ b. 27 Sep 1901, d. 4 Oct 1974

Last Edited

18 Jan 2015

Birth*

Gerald Edward Curtis was born on 28 February 1939 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of George Wesley Curtis and Rosa Ethel Durham; ED 43-7, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 5 chldren.²

Death*

Gerald Edward Curtis died on 13 July 1948 at Davidson, Tennessee, at age 9; burid at Mount Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Elizabeth Jane Curtis¹

F, b. 3 October 1886

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

18 Jan 2015

Birth*

Elizabeth Jane Curtis was born on 3 October 1886 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper; ED 18, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 yers, 11 children, 10 living.²

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Minnie Cara Curtis¹

F, b. 30 May 1888, d. 2 August 1965

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

4 Aug 2016

Birth*

Minnie Cara Curtis was born on 30 May 1888 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 15 February 1903,her married name was Buchanan.³

Marriage*

Minnie Cara Curtis married J.A. Buchanan on 15 February 1903 at Humphreys, Tennessee.³

Death*

Minnie Cara Curtis died on 2 August 1965 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 77.⁴

Family

J.A. Buchanan b. c 1888

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Allen Curtis Family Tree by curtisroberts1.

J.A. Buchanan¹

M, b. circa 1888

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

J.A. Buchanan was born circa 1888 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Minnie Cara Curtis, daughter of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper, on 15 February 1903 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Family

Minnie Cara Curtis b. 30 May 1888, d. 2 Aug 1965

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

William Thomas Curtis¹

M, b. 21 October 1889

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

30 Jul 2016

Birth*

William Thomas Curtis was born on 21 October 1889 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee; 1890 in draft registration.^1,2

(Witness) Census

William Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 64, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 5 years, 3 children, 1 living, 7 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

William Thomas Curtis married Mamie Vivian Frazee on 30 October 1910 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 William Thomas Curtis registered for the draft at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 2 children.²

Census*

He and Mamie Vivian Frazee appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 daughters.⁶

Census

William Thomas Curtis and Mamie Vivian Frazee appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 5 children.⁷

Residence*

William Thomas Curtis lived on 14 January 1941 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee; filed delayed birth record application.¹

Family

Mamie Vivian Frazee b. 15 Mar 1896

Children

Olivia Frazee Curtis⁶ b. 21 Nov 1912, d. 12 Aug 1929
Goldie Viola Curtis⁶ b. 1916
Gladys Curtis⁶ b. 1917
William Morris Curtis⁷ b. 21 Sep 1921, d. 24 Sep 1981
Dorothy Curtis⁷ b. 1923
Ernest V. Curtis⁷ b. 2 Apr 1927, d. 26 Nov 1943
Helen Verline Curtis⁸ b. 14 May 1929, d. 1 Dec 1929
Odie Lynn Curtis⁹ b. 1932

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[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.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Frank Daniel Curtis¹

M, b. 24 March 1892, d. 20 March 1955

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

25 Jul 2016

Birth*

Frank Daniel Curtis was born on 24 March 1892 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Frank Daniel Curtis married Susan Amy Curtis, daughter of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins, on 3 August 1916 at Obion, Tennessee.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Frank Daniel Curtis registered for the draft at Union City, Obion, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by E. C. Houser as a farmer, married.²

Census*

He and Susan Amy Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 75, sheet 12B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 daughters.⁵

Census

Frank Daniel Curtis and Susan Amy Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 18, Gibson, Tennessee, ED 34, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 daughters.⁵

Census

Frank Daniel Curtis and Susan Amy Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-7, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 4 children.⁶

Residence*

Frank Daniel Curtis lived on 4 January 1952 at Dyer, Tennessee.¹

Death*

He died on 20 March 1955 at Gibson, TEnnessee, at age 62; in a Dyer hospital; buried at Double Springs Cemetery.⁷

Family

Susan Amy Curtis b. 15 Aug 1900, d. 6 Feb 1993

Children

Dorothy M. Curtis⁵ b. 1917
Martha O. Curtis⁵ b. 1919
Virginia Curtis⁸ b. 1922
Lucille Imogene Curtis⁸ b. 25 Mar 1924, d. 20 Mar 2011
James Daniel Curtis⁷ b. 26 Jan 1931, d. 29 Jan 1934
Bobby Lynn Curtis⁶ b. 1935
William (Billy) Joe Curtis⁶ b. 1938
Willa Mae Curtis⁶ b. 1939

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Joseph Curtis^1,2

M, b. 2 February 1894, d. 2 May 1973

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

29 Jul 2016

Birth*

James Joseph Curtis was born on 2 February 1894 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

James Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 64, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 5 years, 3 children, 1 living, 7 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

James Joseph Curtis married Wilma Ethel Tester on 17 February 1917 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Joseph Curtis registered for the draft at RR 2, McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by his father, as a farmer, married.²

Name Variation

As of 1 January 1920, James Joseph Curtis was also known as Joe.⁶

Census*

He and Wilma Ethel Tester appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 75, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 daughters.⁶

Census

James Joseph Curtis and Wilma Ethel Tester appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at District 18, Weakley, Tennessee, ED 27, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children.⁷

Census

James Joseph Curtis and Wilma Ethel Tester appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at District 5, Houston, Tennessee, ED 42-6, sheet 2B, occupation farm operator, renting, resided in Obion County in 1935, 6 children.⁸

Death*

James Joseph Curtis died on 2 May 1973 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 79.⁹

Family

Wilma Ethel Tester b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 19 Feb 1977

Children

Ellen (Helen) M. Curtis⁶ b. 1917
Edith Pauline Curtis⁶ b. 24 Jan 1919, d. 24 Jan 1919
Clarence Wesley Curtis⁷ b. 31 Dec 1920, d. 15 Feb 1997
Mabel G. Curtis⁷ b. 12 Feb 1923, d. 7 Jun 1993
Annie M. Curtis⁷ b. 1925
Samuel A. Curtis⁷ b. 1928
Maris N. Curtis⁸ b. 1933
Bonnie S. Curtis⁸ b. 1936

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[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.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Elmer Alonzo Curtis¹

M, b. 15 February 1897, d. 23 December 1973

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

28 Jul 2016

Birth*

Elmer Alonzo Curtis was born on 15 February 1897 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Elmer Alonzo Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 64, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 5 years, 3 children, 1 living, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Elmer Alonzo Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 75, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Elmer Alonzo Curtis married Eula Corrine Ellis on 2 June 1934 at Gibson, Tennessee.⁵

Census*

Elmer Alonzo Curtis and Eula Corrine Ellis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-1, sheet 10B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Elmer Alonzo Curtis died on 23 December 1973 at Gadsden, Crockett, Tennessee, at age 76.⁷

Family

Eula Corrine Ellis b. 31 Oct 1911, d. 11 Oct 2001

Child

Maris L. Curtis⁶ b. 1938

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, AllenCurtis Family Tree by curtisroberts1.

Amanda Curtis¹

F, b. 8 September 1900, d. August 1977

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

28 Jul 2016

(Witness) Census

Amanda Curtis appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper; ED 18, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 yers, 11 children, 10 living.²

Birth*

Amanda Curtis was born on 8 September 1900 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 64, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 5 years, 3 children, 1 living, 7 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 21 September 1925,her married name was Dyer.⁴

Marriage*

Amanda Curtis married James H. Dyer on 21 September 1925 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Death*

Amanda Curtis died in August 1977 at Lewisburg, Marshall, Tennessee, at age 76.⁵

Family

James H. Dyer b. c 1900

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

James H. Dyer¹

M, b. circa 1900

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

James H. Dyer was born circa 1900; assume same age as spouse.¹

Marriage*

He married Amanda Curtis, daughter of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper, on 21 September 1925 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Family

Amanda Curtis b. 8 Sep 1900, d. Aug 1977

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis¹

M, b. 25 June 1902, d. 21 November 1986

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Ruth Ann Hooper¹ b. 6 Sep 1862, d. 20 Dec 1904

Last Edited

28 Jul 2016

Birth*

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis was born on 25 June 1902 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 64, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 5 years, 3 children, 1 living, 7 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 75, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.³

Marriage*

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis married Ora Rebecca Smith on 2 August 1924 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis and Ora Rebecca Smith appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children.⁵

Census

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis and Ora Rebecca Smith appeared on the census of 5 June 1940 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-1, sheet 20A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $175, 3 children.⁶

Death*

Charley Sylvester (Syl) Curtis died on 21 November 1986 at Dover, Stewart, Tennessee, at age 84.⁷

Family

Ora Rebecca Smith b. 20 Nov 1904, d. 21 Jan 1992

Children

Cecil Curtis⁵ b. 7 Nov 1925, d. 9 Sep 2011
Martha Lorene Curtis⁵ b. 19 Sep 1929

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Beulah May Curtis¹

F, b. 27 July 1906, d. 26 March 1982

Father

Samuel Arthur Curtis¹ b. 29 Mar 1864, d. 24 Sep 1928

Mother

Cora Jane Hatcher¹ b. 14 Aug 1887, d. 29 Oct 1951

Last Edited

28 Jul 2016

Birth*

Beulah May Curtis was born on 27 July 1906 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Beulah May Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher; ED 75, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 22 February 1925,her married name was Smith.⁴

Marriage*

Beulah May Curtis married Blain Solomon Smith on 22 February 1925 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Death*

Beulah May Curtis died on 26 March 1982 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 75.⁵

Family

Blain Solomon Smith b. 27 Sep 1906, d. 28 Mar 1992

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Blain Solomon Smith¹

M, b. 27 September 1906, d. 28 March 1992

Last Edited

28 Jul 2016

Birth*

Blain Solomon Smith was born on 27 September 1906 at Tennessee.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Beulah May Curtis, daughter of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Cora Jane Hatcher, on 22 February 1925 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Death*

Blain Solomon Smith died on 28 March 1992 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 85.³

Family

Beulah May Curtis b. 27 Jul 1906, d. 26 Mar 1982

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Fredonia Curtis¹

F, b. 1872

Father

John Wesley Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1837, d. 31 Jan 1902

Mother

Amanda Catherine Hatcher¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Fredonia Curtis was born in 1872 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Amanda Catherine Hatcher; page 108D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

George Anderson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 25 December 1875, d. 12 April 1926

Father

John Wesley Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1837, d. 31 Jan 1902

Mother

Amanda Catherine Hatcher¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

20 Jun 2018

Birth*

George Anderson Curtis was born on 25 December 1875 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Amanda Catherine Hatcher; page 108D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

Death*

George Anderson Curtis died on 12 April 1926 at Lake, Tennessee, at age 50; from pneumonia and influienza; buried at Crockett's Chapel Cemetery; occupation farmer, married.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Dancy Curtis¹

M, b. 1879

Father

John Wesley Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1837, d. 31 Jan 1902

Mother

Amanda Catherine Hatcher¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Dancy Curtis was born in 1879 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Amanda Catherine Hatcher; page 108D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Margaret Catherine Finley¹

F, b. circa 1865

Last Edited

20 Jun 2018

Birth*

Margaret Catherine Finley was born circa 1865 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 8 December 1887,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Thomas Curtis, son of John Wesley Curtis and Amanda Catherine Hatcher, on 8 December 1887 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 26 March 1896,her married name was Hooper.¹

Marriage*

Margaret Catherine Finley married David H. Hooper on 26 March 1896 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Margaret Catherine Finley and David H. Hooper appeared on the census of 6 July 1900 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 18, sheet 16, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 4 years, Margaret reported 5 childen, 5 living, 9 children in household.²

Family 1

James Thomas Curtis b. 1864

Children

Sophia Katherine Curtis+³ b. 16 Dec 1888, d. 8 Sep 1977
Danie Jane (Fredonia) Curtis³ b. 1 May 1891
William Thomas Curtis+² b. 6 Sep 1893

Family 2

David H. Hooper b. Sep 1849

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Sophia Katherine Curtis¹

F, b. 16 December 1888, d. 8 September 1977

Father

James Thomas Curtis¹ b. 1864

Mother

Margaret Catherine Finley¹ b. c 1865

Last Edited

20 Jun 2018

Birth*

Sophia Katherine Curtis was born on 16 December 1888 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 July 1900 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of David H. Hooper and Margaret Catherine Finley; ED 18, sheet 16, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 4 years, Margaret reported 5 childen, 5 living, 9 children in household.²

Married Name

As of 12 June 1905,her married name was Dolan.³

Marriage*

Sophia Katherine Curtis married John Patrick Dolan on 12 June 1905 at Humphreys, Tennessee.³

Death*

Sophia Katherine Curtis died on 8 September 1977 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 88; second marriage to Holland.⁴

Family

John Patrick Dolan b. c 1888

Child

Mark Edward Dolan¹ b. 15 Nov 1908

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Curtis Family Tree by Jenifer_24ar.

Danie Jane (Fredonia) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1 May 1891

Father

James Thomas Curtis¹ b. 1864

Mother

Margaret Catherine Finley¹ b. c 1865

Last Edited

20 Jun 2018

Birth*

Danie Jane (Fredonia) Curtis was born on 1 May 1891 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Nancy Jane Curtis¹

F, b. 8 June 1890, d. 2 April 1978

Father

Richard Jones Curtis¹ b. 2 Feb 1867, d. 23 Dec 1960

Mother

Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 26 Mar 1935

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Nancy Jane Curtis was born on 8 June 1890 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Address

As of 20 June 1900, Nancy Jane Curtis was living with Richard Jones Curtis and Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith at at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee; occupation farmer, renting, married 15 years, 7 children, 4 living.²

Married Name

As of 1 December 1907,her married name was Smith.³

Marriage*

Nancy Jane Curtis married Hill Smith on 1 December 1907 at Humphreys, Tennessee.³

Death*

Nancy Jane Curtis died on 2 April 1978 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 87.⁴

Family

Hill Smith b. 13 Jun 1883, d. Jan 1968

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Smith-McIlwain Family Tree by Kyle Smith.

Hill Smith¹

M, b. 13 June 1883, d. January 1968

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Hill Smith was born on 13 June 1883 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 13 June 1883, Hill Smith was also known as Willie Gibson Smith.²

Marriage*

He married Nancy Jane Curtis, daughter of Richard Jones Curtis and Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith, on 1 December 1907 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Death*

Hill Smith died in January 1968 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 84.²

Family

Nancy Jane Curtis b. 8 Jun 1890, d. 2 Apr 1978

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Smith-McIlwain Family Tree by Kyle Smith.

Lillie Annie Curtis¹

F, b. 1 September 1891

Father

Richard Jones Curtis¹ b. 2 Feb 1867, d. 23 Dec 1960

Mother

Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 26 Mar 1935

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Lillie Annie Curtis was born on 1 September 1891 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Address

As of 20 June 1900, Lillie Annie Curtis was living with Richard Jones Curtis and Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith at at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee; occupation farmer, renting, married 15 years, 7 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Lillie Annie Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Richard Jones Curtis and Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith; ED 64, sheet 10B,occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 3 children, 3 living (stet), a cousin, Alfred Boon lived with them.

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah M. Curtis¹

F, b. November 1893

Father

Richard Jones Curtis¹ b. 2 Feb 1867, d. 23 Dec 1960

Mother

Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith¹ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 26 Mar 1935

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Sarah M. Curtis was born in November 1893 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Address

As of 20 June 1900, Sarah M. Curtis was living with Richard Jones Curtis and Lumara Ann (Annie Lou) Smith at at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee; occupation farmer, renting, married 15 years, 7 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Susan Jane Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. December 1867, d. 11 April 1924

Father

Nathan Carroll Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1846, d. 14 Feb 1912

Mother

Susan Sophronia (Babe) Collier¹ b. 9 Aug 1852, d. 17 Dec 1925

Last Edited

21 Jul 2016

Birth*

Susan Jane Curtis was born in December 1867 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Married Name

As of 5 October 1884,her married name was Hooper.²

Marriage*

She married James Alford Hooper on 5 October 1884 at Humphreys, Tennessee; licenses reads J.A. Hooper and S.J. Curtis.²

Death*

Susan Jane Curtis died on 11 April 1924 at Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, at age 56; buried at Troy Cemetery in Obion County.^5,6

Family

James Alford Hooper b. 30 Sep 1865, d. 30 Nov 1938

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Troy, Obion, Tennessee.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.