John Menlo Gibbons Curtis1,2

M, b. 31 August 1910, d. 26 April 1936
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951
MotherMabel Eva Moffatt1 b. 1888
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*John Menlo Gibbons Curtis was born on 31 August 1910 at Mitchell, Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana.1,3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 145, sheet 2A, occupation plasterer-farm, owned home, 4 children, lived next to his mother.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn Menlo Gibbons Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.4 
Death*John Menlo Gibbons Curtis died on 26 April 1936 at Mitchell, Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, at age 25; from bacterial endocarditis, single, buried at Mount Horeb Baptist Cemetery in Orleans.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Horeb, Orange, Indiana.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, death certificate.

Naoma Ruth Curtis1,2

F, b. 3 April 1913, d. 8 January 1999
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951
MotherMabel Eva Moffatt1 b. 1888
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Naoma Ruth Curtis was born on 3 April 1913 at Mitchell, Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 145, sheet 2A, occupation plasterer-farm, owned home, 4 children, lived next to his mother.1 
(Witness) CensusNaoma Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.3 
Death*Naoma Ruth Curtis died on 8 January 1999 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, at age 85; married Curtis E. Johnson; buried at Mount Horeb Cemetery in Orleans.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.

Joseph Henry Curtis1,2

M, b. 13 December 1914, d. 28 August 2010
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951
MotherMabel Eva Moffatt1 b. 1888
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Joseph Henry Curtis was born on 13 December 1914 at Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 145, sheet 2A, occupation plasterer-farm, owned home, 4 children, lived next to his mother.1 
(Witness) CensusJoseph Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.3 
Marriage*Joseph Henry Curtis married Barbara Pauline Greene circa 1939 at Indiana.4 
Census*Joseph Henry Curtis and Barbara Pauline Greene appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, ED 47-7, sheet 10B, occupation farm hand-orchard, renting, no children.4 
Death*Joseph Henry Curtis died on 28 August 2010 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 95; occupation carpenter, wife Barbara, buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford.5 
ObitJoseph Henry's obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Mail on 30 August 2010:

BEDFORD — Joe H. Curtis, 95, of Bedford, died at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday at his residence. Born Dec. 13, 1914, in Orleans, he was the son of William H. and Mable (Moffatt) Curtis. He married Barbara Greene on Oct. 21, 1939, and she survives. He was a self-employed carpenter until he was 75 years old. He was a graduate of Orleans High School with the Class of 1934, a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Bedford, and he was on the building committee of LARC Center, Bedford. He was an avid gardener, the vegetable and fruit market man, and he loved to go hunting in the woods. Many local people came to him for produce, including this year. He had a love of people and gardening.

Surviving with his wife, Barbara Curtis of Bedford; are four daughters, Rita Ann Ward of Cloverdale, Rhea Anita Sanderson of Bedford, Nancy Jo Schulenburg of Mitchell, and Mary Franklin and husband John of Bloomington; one brother, Noble Curtis of Greensburg, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth Curtis; one sister, Naomi Johnson; and one son, David Curtis. Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Cresthaven Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Newman officiating. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.6 

Family

Barbara Pauline Greene b. 31 Aug 1921, d. 13 Mar 2015
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.
  6. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Noble Curtis1,2

M, b. 9 September 1917
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951
MotherMabel Eva Moffatt1 b. 1888
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Noble Curtis was born on 9 September 1917 at Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 145, sheet 2A, occupation plasterer-farm, owned home, 4 children, lived next to his mother.1 
(Witness) CensusNoble Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.3 
(Witness) CensusNoble Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 47-9, sheet 2B, no occupation, real estate valued at $200, divorced, 2 sons.4 
Milit-Beg*Noble Curtis began military service on 13 May 1941 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, U.S. Army.5 
Residence*He lived in September 2016 at Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana.6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.
  6. [S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.

Kenneth Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 March 1923, d. 26 December 1993
FatherWilliam Henry Curtis1 b. 25 Jun 1886, d. 27 Sep 1951
MotherMabel Eva Moffatt1 b. 1888
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Kenneth Curtis was born on 18 March 1923 at Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Orleans Twp., Orange, Indiana, in the household of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 11, sheet 2B, occupation plasterer-buildings, owned home, 5 children.1 
(Witness) CensusKenneth Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Mabel Eva Moffatt; ED 47-9, sheet 2B, no occupation, real estate valued at $200, divorced, 2 sons.3 
Marriage*Kenneth Curtis married Ruth H. Wires circa 1945.4 
Death*Kenneth Curtis died on 26 December 1993 at Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 70; occupation building contractor, wife Ruth Wires, military veteran 1946, buried at Superior Cemetery inCharlestown.5 

Family

Ruth H. Wires b. 2 Jul 1925, d. 21 Jun 2000

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  4. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  5. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, death certificate.

Barbara Pauline Greene1,2

F, b. 31 August 1921, d. 13 March 2015
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Barbara Pauline Greene was born on 31 August 1921 at Alton, Oregon, Missouri.1,3 
Married Name As of circa 1939,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Henry Curtis, son of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt, circa 1939 at Indiana.1 
Census*Barbara Pauline Greene and Joseph Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 at Marion Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, ED 47-7, sheet 10B, occupation farm hand-orchard, renting, no children.1 
Death*Barbara Pauline Greene died on 13 March 2015 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 93; buried at Cresthaven Memorial Garden.3 
ObitBarbara Pauline's obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Mail on 15 March 2015:
(an unknown value.)3 

Family

Joseph Henry Curtis b. 13 Dec 1914, d. 28 Aug 2010
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, last name from Rhea's birth certificate.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Carl David (Dave) Curtis1

M, b. 3 June 1945, d. 22 October 2008
FatherJoseph Henry Curtis1 b. 13 Dec 1914, d. 28 Aug 2010
MotherBarbara Pauline Greene1 b. 31 Aug 1921, d. 13 Mar 2015
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Carl David (Dave) Curtis was born on 3 June 1945 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana.1 
Death*He died on 22 October 2008 at Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 63; buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.1 

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Ruth H. Wires1

F, b. 2 July 1925, d. 21 June 2000
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Ruth H. Wires was born on 2 July 1925.1 
Married Name As of circa 1945,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Kenneth Curtis, son of William Henry Curtis and Mabel Eva Moffatt, circa 1945.1 
Death*Ruth H. Wires died on 21 June 2000 at Mitchell, Lawrence, Indiana, at age 74.1 
ObitRuth H.'s obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Mail on 28 June 2000:

MITCHELL Ruth H. Curtis, 74, Mitchell, died Wednesday evening at her residence. Born in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Lewis and Audna Wires. She married Kenneth Curtis and he died Dec. 26, 1993.
She was a beautician and had been employed as a bookkeeper at Patton Motors in Orleans. She was a 1943 graduate of Mitchell High School, a member of Cecil C. Martin American Legion Post No. 250 Auxiliary and Order of Eastern Star No. 503. She was the first woman to chair the Persimmon Festival in 1966. She is survived by one brother, William Wires of Port Richey, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. The body was cremated. Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell, was in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or service.1
 

Family

Kenneth Curtis b. 18 Mar 1923, d. 26 Dec 1993

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Julia Votau1

F, b. circa 1843, d. circa 1865
Last Edited30 Sep 2016
Birth*Julia Votau was born circa 1843.1 
Death*She died circa 1865 at Illinois.1 

Family

Andrew Jackson Harris b. 14 Nov 1843, d. 29 Oct 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S2241] Illinois County Clerks, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, death certificate.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Carlton R. Coles1

M, b. 4 January 1859, d. 19 November 1930
Last Edited1 Oct 2016
Birth*Carlton R. Coles was born on 4 January 1859 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois; son of James F. Coles and Nancy J. Lucas.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis, daughter of William Locker Curtis and Martha Kershaw, on 27 November 1907 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.1 
Census*Carlton R. Coles and Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, ED 24, sheet 6A, occupation teamster, owned home, no children.3 
Death*Carlton R. Coles died on 19 November 1930 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, at age 71; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.4,5,6 

Family

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis b. 28 Mar 1873, d. 1948

Citations

  1. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death reecord.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Grove, Edwards, Illinois.
  6. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death record.

Thomas J. Wells1,2

M, b. May 1867, d. 23 September 1903
Last Edited1 Oct 2016
Birth*Thomas J. Wells was born in May 1867 at Posey, Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis, daughter of William Locker Curtis and Martha Kershaw, on 16 June 1888 at Edwards, Illinois.1 
Census*Thomas J. Wells and Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation laborer, owned home, married, 3 children, 1 living.2 
Death*Thomas J. Wells died on 23 September 1903 at Grayville, White, Illinois, at age 36.1 

Family

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis b. 28 Mar 1873, d. 1948
Child

Citations

  1. [S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Clifton Wells1

M, b. May 1889, d. 1915
FatherThomas J. Wells1 b. May 1867, d. 23 Sep 1903
MotherMary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis1 b. 28 Mar 1873, d. 1948
Last Edited1 Oct 2016
Birth*Clifton Wells was born in May 1889 at Illinois.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas J. Wells and Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis; ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation laborer, owned home, married, 3 children, 1 living.2 
Death*Clifton Wells died in 1915 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dixie Lee Hall1

F, b. 21 February 1909, d. 20 November 2002
Last Edited1 Oct 2016
Birth*Dixie Lee Hall was born on 21 February 1909.1 
Married Name As of 15 March 1961,her married name was Wells.1 
Marriage*She married John Henry Wells on 15 March 1961 at Fairfax, Virginia.1 
Death*Dixie Lee Hall died on 20 November 2002 at Mouth of Wilson, Grayson, Virginia, at age 93.1,2 

Family

John Henry Wells b. 4 Nov 1902, d. 1 Mar 1984

Citations

  1. [S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Robert Purdy Fares1

M, b. 2 December 1885, d. 2 April 1963
Last Edited1 Oct 2016
Birth*Robert Purdy Fares was born on 2 December 1885 at Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Lida L. Curtis, daughter of Franklin Curtis and Mary Sabra Gawthorp, on 30 September 1927 at Houston, Harris, Texas.1 
Census*Robert Purdy Fares and Lida L. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Houston, Harris, Texas, ED 18, sheet 9A, occupation machinist, real estate valued at $7,000, no children, his father lived with them.2 
Death*Robert Purdy Fares died on 2 April 1963 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 77.1 
DeathHe died on 3 April 1963 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 77; from a gunshot wound to the head at his home; buried at Hollywood Cemetery.3,4 

Family

Lida L. Curtis b. 31 Jan 1885, d. 13 Jan 1968

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, William Soules Jr. Tree by Cherrico.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Daisy Rice1

F, b. 17 February 1884, d. 8 April 1950
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Daisy Rice was born on 17 February 1884 at Webster, Kentucky; daughter of J.K. Rice and Florence Sammers.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 13 April 1910,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Charles C. Curtis, son of William Curtis and Nancy Galloway, on 13 April 1910 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.1 
Census*Daisy Rice and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 22, sheet 12B, occupation broker-stock, owned home, 2 children.4 
CensusDaisy Rice appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 6, sheet 165B, no occupation, real estate valued at $4,500, widowed, 1 daughter.5 
Census*She appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 24-9, sheet 12B, no occupation, real estate valued at $750, widowed, Dorothy's husband and son lived with her.6 
Death*She died on 8 April 1950 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, at age 66; buried at Riverside Cemetery.7,2 

Family

Charles C. Curtis b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Christian, Kentucky.
  3. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Lutitia Berry1

F, b. 6 August 1868, d. 10 December 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Lutitia Berry was born on 6 August 1868 at Kentucky; daughter of Wesley Berry and Letitia Hogan.2 
Married Name As of 9 September 1884,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Charles C. Curtis, son of William Curtis and Nancy Galloway, on 9 September 1884 at Hopkins, Kentucky.1 
Census*Lutitia Berry and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.3 
Name Variation As of 13 June 1900, Lutitia Berry was also known as Lou.3 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 5B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 2 children and 2 boarders; listed as "Latishe."4 
Census*She appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 54-9, sheet 6A, widowed, living with her son Paul, listed as "Tish."5 
Death*She died on 10 December 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 72; buried at Earlington Cemetery.2 

Family

Charles C. Curtis b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S2026] Kentucky, Kentucky Deaths and Burials 1843-1970.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. 22 January 1888, d. 4 May 1947
FatherCharles C. Curtis1 b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
MotherLutitia Berry1 b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Elizabeth Curtis was born on 22 January 1888 at Hopkins, Kentucky.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.1 
Married Name As of 1907,her married name was Sharpe.2 
Marriage*Elizabeth Curtis married George Edward Sharpe in 1907 at Hopkins, Kentucky.2 
Census*Elizabeth Curtis and George Edward Sharpe appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 5B, occupation miner, renting, 3 children.4 
CensusElizabeth Curtis and George Edward Sharpe appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 20, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 sons at home.5 
Death*Elizabeth Curtis died on 4 May 1947 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 59; from diabetes.3 

Family

George Edward Sharpe b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 4 Sep 1932
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Sharp Family Tree by mccloudmic.
  3. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Dallas Henry Curtis1

M, b. 31 August 1891, d. 12 February 1966
FatherCharles C. Curtis1 b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
MotherLutitia Berry1 b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Dallas Henry Curtis was born on 31 August 1891 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky; draft registration says 1893; SSDI says 1890.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.1 
(Witness) CensusDallas Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Dallas Henry Curtis registered for the draft at Lakeland, Jefferson, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by by Central State Hospital as a mattress maker, single, served in Kent ucky State Guard.3 
Census*He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Wellsville, Columbiana, Ohio, ED 149, sheet 4A, occupation brakeman-C&P Railroad, single, rooming.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation inspector-coal mine, renting, single.6 
Death*He died on 12 February 1966 at age 74; WW I veteran; buried at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Grapevine, Hopkins, Kentucky.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Margaret Hallie Curtis1,2

F, b. 15 July 1898
FatherCharles C. Curtis1 b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
MotherLutitia Berry1 b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Margaret Hallie Curtis was born on 15 July 1898 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky; July 1892 in 1900 census; daughter of Charlie Curtis and Letetia Berry per SS application.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.1 
(Witness) CensusMargaret Hallie Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.3 
Married Name As of circa 1925,her married name was Pueschel.4 
Marriage*Margaret Hallie Curtis married Walter Richard Pueschel circa 1925.4 
Census*Margaret Hallie Curtis and Walter Richard Pueschel appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Central Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-115, sheet 4B, occupation installer-Bell Telephone, real estate valued at $6,000, 1 daughter.4 
CensusMargaret Hallie Curtis and Walter Richard Pueschel appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Normandy Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-231, occupation telephone truck man, no children at home.5 

Family

Walter Richard Pueschel b. 6 Jun 1898, d. 17 Apr 1952
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Marvin Richard Curtis1,2

M, b. 22 April 1898, d. 14 June 1984
FatherCharles C. Curtis1 b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
MotherLutitia Berry1 b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Marvin Richard Curtis was born on 22 April 1898 at Hopkins, Kentucky.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry; ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.1 
(Witness) CensusMarvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.4 
Marriage*Marvin Richard Curtis married Mary Ida Lamb circa 1918.5 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Marvin Richard Curtis registered for the draft at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by Barnett & Co. as a stable hand; wife Ida.2 
Census*He and Mary Ida Lamb appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 3B, occupation coal miner, renting, no children.6 
CensusMarvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.7 
CensusMarvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.8 
Death*Marvin Richard Curtis died on 14 June 1984 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, at age 86.3,9 

Family

Mary Ida Lamb b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 3 Jan 1991
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Rice Family Tree by CharlesRice28.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  9. [S2071] State of Michigan, Michigan Death and Burials, 1800-1995.

Paul C. Curtis1

M, b. 19 March 1900, d. 14 December 1947
FatherCharles C. Curtis2 b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
MotherLutitia Berry2 b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Paul C. Curtis was born on 19 March 1900 at Erlington, Hopkins, Kentucky.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.2 
(Witness) CensusPaul C. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Lutitia Berry; ED 94, sheet 5B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 2 children and 2 boarders; listed as "Latishe."4 
Census*Paul C. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 54-9, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-wholesale lumber, renting, divorced, mother lived with him.5 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 17 March 1942 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, resident of Hopkins County, Kentucky, divorced with dependents, height 66", weight 116 lbs.6 
Death*He died on 14 December 1947 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 47; from exposure, found lying in a ditch, ruled not a homocide case, buried at Earlington Cemetery, informant Dallas Curtis.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1940.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  6. [S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.

Ailene Curtis1,2

F, b. 8 May 1905, d. 8 June 1921
FatherCharles C. Curtis3 b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920
MotherLutitia Berry3 b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Ailene Curtis was born on 8 May 1905 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky.3,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Charles C. Curtis; ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.3 
(Witness) CensusAilene Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Lutitia Berry; ED 94, sheet 5B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 2 children and 2 boarders; listed as "Latishe."4 
Death*Ailene Curtis died on 8 June 1921 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 16; buried at Earlington Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Edward Sharpe1

M, b. 29 July 1884, d. 4 September 1932
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*George Edward Sharpe was born on 29 July 1884 at Kentucky; son of John C. Sharp and Sarah Jane Gardner.1,2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry, in 1907 at Hopkins, Kentucky.1 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 George Edward Sharpe registered for the draft at RR 3, Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.3 
Census*He and Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 5B, occupation miner, renting, 3 children.4 
CensusGeorge Edward Sharpe and Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 20, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 sons at home.5 
Death*George Edward Sharpe died on 4 September 1932 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 48; from pneumonia, buried at Grapevine Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Elizabeth Curtis b. 22 Jan 1888, d. 4 May 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Sharp Family Tree by mccloudmic.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Walter Richard Pueschel1,2

M, b. 6 June 1898, d. 17 April 1952
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Walter Richard Pueschel was born on 6 June 1898 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois; son of Herman Pueschel and Anna Granlich.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Hallie Curtis, daughter of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry, circa 1925.1 
Census*Walter Richard Pueschel and Margaret Hallie Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Central Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-115, sheet 4B, occupation installer-Bell Telephone, real estate valued at $6,000, 1 daughter.1 
CensusWalter Richard Pueschel and Margaret Hallie Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Normandy Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 95-231, occupation telephone truck man, no children at home.3 
Death*Walter Richard Pueschel died on 17 April 1952 at Pine Lawn, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 53; occupation telephone operator-Bell Telephone Co., wife Margaret, buried at Memorial Park Cemetery; no FindaGrave record.2 

Family

Margaret Hallie Curtis b. 15 Jul 1898
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Margaret M. Pueschel1

F, b. 1920
FatherWalter Richard Pueschel1 b. 6 Jun 1898, d. 17 Apr 1952
MotherMargaret Hallie Curtis1 b. 15 Jul 1898
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Margaret M. Pueschel was born in 1920 at Missouri; proof of parents needed.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Central Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, in the household of Walter Richard Pueschel and Margaret Hallie Curtis; ED 95-115, sheet 4B, occupation installer-Bell Telephone, real estate valued at $6,000, 1 daughter.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Ida Lamb1

F, b. 29 September 1900, d. 3 January 1991
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Mary Ida Lamb was born on 29 September 1900 at Kentucky.1 
Married Name As of circa 1918,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Marvin Richard Curtis, son of Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry, circa 1918.1 
Census*Mary Ida Lamb and Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 3B, occupation coal miner, renting, no children.2 
CensusMary Ida Lamb and Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.3 
CensusMary Ida Lamb and Marvin Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.4 
Death*Mary Ida Lamb died on 3 January 1991 at Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, at age 90.1 

Family

Marvin Richard Curtis b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Rice Family Tree by CharlesRice28.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Charles W. Curtis1

M, b. 26 February 1920, d. 18 March 2004
FatherMarvin Richard Curtis1 b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984
MotherMary Ida Lamb1 b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 3 Jan 1991
Last Edited29 Aug 2018
Birth*Charles W. Curtis was born on 26 February 1920 at Hopkins, Kentucky.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.1 
Marriage*Charles W. Curtis married Eileen Rebecca (?) after 1940.3 
(Witness) CensusCharles W. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.4 
Death*Charles W. Curtis died on 18 March 2004 at Punta Gorda, Charlotte, Florida, at age 84.5 

Family

Eileen Rebecca (?) b. 30 Apr 1922, d. 6 Feb 2000

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Curtis Family Tree by fotonuvo.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Norma Jean Curtis1

F, b. 23 April 1924, d. August 1990
FatherMarvin Richard Curtis1 b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984
MotherMary Ida Lamb1 b. 29 Sep 1900, d. 3 Jan 1991
Last Edited7 Oct 2016
Birth*Norma Jean Curtis was born on 23 April 1924 at Hopkins, Kentucky.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 112, sheet 24B, occupation paint sprayer-automobile factory, renting, 2 children.1 
Married Name As of after 1940,her married name was Thornton.2 
Marriage*Norma Jean Curtis married John Joseph Thornton after 1940.2 
(Witness) CensusNorma Jean Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Berkley, Oakland, Michigan, in the household of Marvin Richard Curtis and Mary Ida Lamb; ED 63-9, sheeet 10B, occupation machinist-automobile factory, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.3 
Death*Norma Jean Curtis died in August 1990 at Michigan at age 66.2 

Family

John Joseph Thornton b. 19 May 1919, d. 17 Oct 1972

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Curtis Family Tree by fotonuvo.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.