Emerson Innis1
M, b. 1895
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | Emerson Innis was born in 1895 at Ohio.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Nancy Jane Morris, daughter of John R. Morris and Amy A. Long, circa 1915 at Franklin, Ohio.1 |
| Census* | Emerson Innis appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, ED 4, sheet 32B, occupation none, 2 children, living with father in law.1 |
Family | Nancy Jane Morris b. Dec 1894 |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Clement Innis1
M, b. 10 December 1916, d. 30 July 1997
| Father | Emerson Innis1 b. 1895 |
| Mother | Nancy Jane Morris1 b. Dec 1894 |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | Clement Innis was born on 10 December 1916 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Emerson Innis; ED 4, sheet 32B, occupation none, 2 children, living with father in law.1 |
| Death* | Clement Innis died on 30 July 1997 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 80; WW II veteran, children Beverly, Andrew and Christine.2,3 |
Randall H. Innis1
M, b. 14 July 1919, d. September 1974
| Father | Emerson Innis1 b. 1895 |
| Mother | Nancy Jane Morris1 b. Dec 1894 |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | Randall H. Innis was born on 14 July 1919 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Emerson Innis; ED 4, sheet 32B, occupation none, 2 children, living with father in law.1 |
| Death* | Randall H. Innis died in September 1974 at age 55; W.W.II veteran, children Marcia and Stephen.2,3 |
Gladys King1,2
F, b. 29 May 1894, d. July 1970
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | Gladys King was born on 29 May 1894 at Iowa.1,2,3 |
| Married Name | As of 10 April 1918,her married name was McDaniel.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Clarence McDaniel, son of William Etley McDaniel and Abbie J. Baker, on 10 April 1918 at Kansas.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Gladys King appeared on the census of 6 March 1920 Adrian Twp., Jackson, Kansas, in the household of Clarence McDaniel; ED 52, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child.1 |
| Death* | Gladys King died in July 1970 at Holton, Jackson, Kansas, at age 76.3 |
Family | Clarence McDaniel b. 20 Apr 1888 |
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Warren K. McDaniel1
M, b. 19 November 1919, d. 6 June 2001
| Father | Clarence McDaniel1 b. 20 Apr 1888 |
| Mother | Gladys King1 b. 29 May 1894, d. Jul 1970 |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | Warren K. McDaniel was born on 19 November 1919 at Adrian Twp., Jackson, Kansas.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 6 March 1920 Adrian Twp., Jackson, Kansas, in the household of Clarence McDaniel; ED 52, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child.1 |
| Death* | Warren K. McDaniel died on 6 June 2001 at Holton, Jackson, Kansas, at age 81.2 |
Mary (?)1
F, b. January 1872
| Last Edited | 26 Aug 2004 |
| Birth* | Mary (?) was born in January 1872 at Ohio.1 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1893,her married name was Baker.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James Lewis (Lewis) Baker, son of James Baker and Charity Harter, circa 1893 at Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary (?) appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Franklin Twp. (North of National Road), Franklin, Ohio, in the household of James Lewis (Lewis) Baker; ED 30, sheet 79A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, no children.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Mary (?) appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Franklin Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of James Lewis (Lewis) Baker; ED 11, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, no children.2 |
Family | James Lewis (Lewis) Baker b. 12 Aug 1861, d. 27 Aug 1926 |
Jacob H. Weaver1,2
M, b. September 1849
| Last Edited | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Birth* | Jacob H. Weaver was born in September 1849 at Ohio.3,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Francis E. Wagener, daughter of George F. Wagener and Ann Curtis, in 1868 at Miami, Ohio; license number 10993, spelled "Wagoner."1,2,4 |
| Census* | Jacob H. Weaver and Francis E. Wagener appeared on the census of 1880 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 346D, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.1 |
| Census | Jacob H. Weaver appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 86, sheet 14A, occupation farm laborer, owned farm, widowed, 1 son and family living with him.5 |
Family | Francis E. Wagener b. 1852, d. 28 Oct 1896 |
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Charles W. Weaver1
M, b. May 1869
| Father | Jacob H. Weaver2 b. Sep 1849 |
| Mother | Francis E. Wagener2 b. 1852, d. 28 Oct 1896 |
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Charles W. Weaver was born in May 1869 at Miami, Ohio.3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 1880 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jacob H. Weaver and Francis E. Wagener; page 346D, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.2 |
| Marriage* | Charles W. Weaver married Rosa Applegate on 5 March 1898 at Miami, Ohio.4,5 |
| Census* | Charles W. Weaver appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 86, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, living with father, 1 child, 1 living.4 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 123, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living.6 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 38, sheet 7A, occupation farmer-truck farm, owned home, radio, 1 son at home.7 |
Family | Rosa Applegate b. 24 Oct 1879, d. 17 Dec 1934 |
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Rosa Applegate1,2
F, b. 24 October 1879, d. 17 December 1934
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Rosa Applegate was born on 24 October 1879 at West Milton, Miami, Ohio; daughter of Charles Applegate and Lollie Liby, both of Virginia.1,3 |
| Married Name | As of 5 March 1898,her married name was Weaver.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Charles W. Weaver, son of Jacob H. Weaver and Francis E. Wagener, on 5 March 1898 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Rosa Applegate appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles W. Weaver; ED 86, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, living with father, 1 child, 1 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Rosa Applegate appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles W. Weaver; ED 123, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 |
| Death* | Rosa Applegate died on 17 December 1934 at West Milton, Miami, Ohio, at age 55; buried at West Branch Cemetery.3 |
Family | Charles W. Weaver b. May 1869 |
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Von W. Weaver1,2
M, b. 17 August 1898, d. 13 April 1973
| Father | Charles W. Weaver3 b. May 1869 |
| Mother | Rosa Applegate3 b. 24 Oct 1879, d. 17 Dec 1934 |
| Last Edited | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Birth* | Von W. Weaver was born on 17 August 1898 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles W. Weaver; ED 86, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, living with father, 1 child, 1 living.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Von W. Weaver appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles W. Weaver; ED 123, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Von W. Weaver appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Charles W. Weaver; ED 38, sheet 7A, occupation farmer-truck farm, owned home, radio, 1 son at home.6 |
| Death* | Von W. Weaver died on 13 April 1973 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 74.4,2 |
Unknown First Wife1
F, b. between 1780 and 1790, d. before 1811
| Last Edited | 1 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | Unknown First Wife was born between 1780 and 1790; most researchers think this was Elizabeth Byrket, and that they were just slow marrying. |
| Married Name | As of circa 1805,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James Curtis Jr., son of James Curtis Sr. and Nancy Mast, circa 1805 at North Carolina.1 |
| Death* | Unknown First Wife died before 1811 at Miami, Ohio; presumed to be the mother of James Curtis.1 |
Family | James Curtis Jr. b. 4 May 1786, d. 30 Jan 1866 |
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Nettie Rose Wagoner1
F, b. 11 June 1939, d. 21 January 1991
| Father | Claude Oliver Wagoner1 b. 3 Feb 1912, d. 7 Jun 1987 |
| Mother | Martha Norman1 b. 11 Aug 1916, d. 19 Nov 2012 |
| Last Edited | 14 Nov 2004 |
| Birth* | Nettie Rose Wagoner was born on 11 June 1939 at Macy, Miami, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Claude Oliver Wagoner and Martha Norman; ED 52-2, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.2 |
| Married Name | As of 20 September 1956,her married name was Fisher.3,4 |
| Marriage* | Nettie Rose Wagoner married Larry Wendall Fisher on 20 September 1957 at Fulton, Indiana.4 |
| Death* | Nettie Rose Wagoner died on 21 January 1991 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 51; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.1 |
| Obit | Nettie Rose's obituary was published in the Plymouth Pilot-News on 22 January 1991: Talma - Nettie Rose Fisher, 51, R.R. 5, Rochester, died at 9:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, after a five month illness. She was a volunteer teacher's aide at Mentone Elementary School, and a member of the Talma United Methodist Church and the Fulton County Crafters. She was born in Miami County on June 11, 1939, the daughter of Claude and Martha (Norman) Wagoner. She had lived at Talma since 1948. She and Larry W. Fisher were married at Nappanee on Sept. 20, 1957. He survives. Also surviving are her mother, Martha of Talma; two daughters, Mrs. Roseanne Cooper of Rochester and Mrs. Joyce Shepherd of Warsaw; three sons, Larry O. Fisher of Claypool, Robert D. Fisher of Rochester and Mark A. Fisher of Talma; two brothers, Norman Wagoner of Westville and Jessie Wagoner of Algonquin, Ill., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, and after 9 a.m., Thursday. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Fulton County Round Barn Restoration Fund.1 |
Family | Larry Wendall Fisher b. 20 Sep 1938, d. 3 Sep 2004 |
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James Curtis1,2
M, b. 17 January 1807, d. 12 January 1878
| Father | James Curtis Jr.1,2 b. 4 May 1786, d. 30 Jan 1866 |
| Mother | Unknown First Wife1,2 b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1811 |
| Last Edited | 9 May 2009 |
| Birth* | James Curtis was born on 17 January 1807 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Nancy Byrkit on 11 September 1829 at Miami, Ohio.1,3 |
| Census | James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 250, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 8 children at home.4 |
| Census* | James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Mishawaka P.O., Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 183, occupation farmer, real estate value not given, 5 children at home.5 |
| Census | James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $24,000, 2 children at home.6 |
| Death* | James Curtis died on 12 January 1878 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 70; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery, Baugo Twp., Elkhart County.1,2,3 |
| Obit | James's obituary was published in the Unnamed Newspaper on circa 14 January 1878: ANOTHER OLD PIONEER GONE---DEATH OF JAMES CURTIS Another one from the fast thinning ranks of the old settlers of St. Joseph County has been called away after a long and well-spent life. Mr. James Curtis, of this, (Penn) township, died at his home, near Osceola, on Saturday, Jan. 12th, 1878, aged 70 years, 11 months and 25 days. His disease was congestion of the spine, and the attack was very sudden and unexpected. Only the day previous he had been out hunting all day, and had remarked upon his excellent health. On Friday morning he arose at his usual hour to make the fire, when he was taken with a severe pain in the back of his head, and called quickly for his wife. He was put to bed and help called as soon as possible, but nothing could save him, and of this he was well aware himself before he became unconscious. After battling with the terrible disease for thirty-five hours, death came to his relief. Mr. Curtis was born Jan. 17th, 1807, in Miami county, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Byrkit, Sept. 11th, 1829. In 1831 he emigrated to this county, settling in the vicinity of the present homestead, and literally hewing a home out of the wilderness. There were very few white settlers in this part of the state up to that time, although the tide of emigration was just setting in. For nearly half a century was Mr. Curtis a resident of the country; and during all that time one of the best and most respected citizens. He was a quiet unobtrusive man, though firm as a rock, and probably without an enemy in the world. One of the proudest boasts of his life was that he never had a law-suit. He was a very generous man, and had during his life, given over five hundred acres of land to his children. He was not a member of any church or secret society, but was a man of deep convictions, honest and upright in all his dealings. He was the father of eleven children, ten sons and one daughter, the latter, five sons and the widow still surviving to mourn the loss of a kind father and husband. In April of next year, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis would have celebrated their golden wedding. The last tribute of respect was paid the deceased on the 14th, inst. The funeral services, which were the lamest ever witnessed in the vicinity, were held at the Baptist church, about 1 ½ miles east of his residence, Rev. H. J. Finch officiating.7 |
| (Witness) Bio | James Curtis (deceased), was born in Miami county, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1807. He had no educational advantages, but was always a hard worker. He came to this county in 1831, when the Indians were numerous, and the timber thick and heavy. The noted chief Raccoon was a frequent caller at his residence, and was buried on the farm of Mr. Curtis, near his house. A son of Mr. Curtis, knowing the exact locality, many years afterward exhumed the skeleton and procured the jawbone of that noted chief, which is now in Mishawaka. Mr. Curtis was married Sept. 11, 1829, to Miss Nancy Byrkit, it, by whom he had 11 children, 10 sons and one daughter. was a highly respected citizen; and there was one thing connected with his life of which but few can boast, i.e., he never had a lawsuit. He died Jan. 12, 1878. Indians In those days there were ten Indians to one "pale. face," yet they were not troublesome, save to beg and steal a little when an opportunity presented itself, which is a characteristic of the "noble red man of the forest." The noted chief "Raccoon" was buried near the house of Mr. James Curtis, in the eastern part of the township, and for weeks his tribe would bring their provisions to his grave, and sing and dance around the grave for some time, and then eat their dinners and return to camp. Raccoon's skeleton was exhumed a short time since by the Curtis boys, who took the jaw bone to Mishawaka, where it can now be found in the Enterprise office. At the beginning of the Black Hawk war the settlers of Penn township, knowing the great chief Pokagon and his warriors to be very powerful, sent a delegation to confer with him, and to learn what his plan of action should be for the coming campaign. He sent the glad news back to the half frightened settlers that he would remain neutral during, the contest. A German who could not understand all the English vocabulary readily, was standing by and heard Pokagon's reply announced, when he became very much excited and insisted that "that damt neutral is now not 20 miles from here." |
| (Witness) Bio | James Curtis died on January 12, 1878. He had lived a long life and had accomplished much. His sugar camp was known for miles around. The maple camp of 400 trees must be made to pay. There was a stone arc to hold the fire under the large pan in which the sweet water was boiled until it made beautiful syrup. There was a large kettle on the back of the arch to drip the syrup into, boiling it and stirring it at the critical moment to produce nearly white maple sugar. Now Grandpa was the salesman. There were always two boys to stay in camp to gather sap, boil and "sugar off"; also to take charge of the camp at night. This was the time when a chicken was roasted over the coals, potatoes baked in the ashes and a big pot of coffee always boiling. Many a boy was scared when an old "hoot owl" called from a tall tree and said "Who Who". It was a good place to learn the ins and outs of a Penny Ante game. Well anyway, Grandpa sold 2500 pounds of Maple Sugar one winter at 20 cents a pound and it takes 40 gallons of sugar water to make one gallon of syrup. There were still trees to be sold and wood 4 ft. long sold at $1.00 a cord, Wheat was 50 cents per bushel, Potatoes 35 cents per bushel, eggs 10 cents a dozen and butter 12 cents a pound. Grandpa was a great hunter and at one time killed 100 grey squirrels for 10 cents each, each one was shot through the head. The pelts were perfect. He also had to his credit over 100 deer and Roy Curtis now has his squirrel rifle. Roads were still narrow Indiana trails and he has been known to kill a deer, hang it up on a tree, come home, take his ox team and sled and drive all day before he came to the point he had left his deer and he had walked the day before hunting. Grandpa once had a building in Elkhart where Uncle Al had a saloon. Fire had broken out a block away; the police put dynamite in the basement of Grandpa's building, blew it up and stopped the fire but it was a total loss as there was no insurance. The second house had been built. It was built to stand many years. The studding was of Oak 6 x 6. The wall on which it stands was built out of field stone 3 ft. thick. It was finished in March 1869. Aunt Ellen had never been away but one Christmas in her 70 years and came back home to die. She was laid to rest in the cemetery where nine of her brothers and father and mother lay. Grandma Curtis died January 13, 1890. Horace Franklin stayed on the old farm. The rail fences had been replaced by wire ones. The fields had been cleared of the timbers. The sugar camp was still a source of income. A new barn was needed and built. There were still tall trees to cut and these were used. It was built in 1891, a large barn 44 x 72 ft., and held 50 tons of beautiful clover hay. The farm was a comfortable place to live. Daddy had the 160 acres and while they were getting a little tired and worn out, they were still the original 160 acres with the cool clear springs, the Indian Burying Ground and the only home I've ever known. He died October 16, 1938. Indian Hill Farm - Sincerely. Nellie Curtis Hoffman, Roy Cleveland Curtis.3 |
Family | Nancy Byrkit b. 16 Apr 1811, d. 13 Jan 1890 |
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Citations
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 808.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S1567] Nellie Curtis Hoffman & Roy Cleveland Curtis, History of the Progress of James and Nancy Curtis.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1571] Osceola Owl/South Bend Tribune.
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 807.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
Nancy Byrkit1,2
F, b. 16 April 1811, d. 13 January 1890
| Last Edited | 2 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | Nancy Byrkit was born on 16 April 1811 at Miami, Ohio.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 11 September 1829,her married name was Curtis.2,3 |
| Marriage* | She married James Curtis, son of James Curtis Jr. and Unknown First Wife, on 11 September 1829 at Miami, Ohio.2,3 |
| Census | Nancy Byrkit and James Curtis appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 250, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 8 children at home.4 |
| Census* | Nancy Byrkit and James Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 at Mishawaka P.O., Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 183, occupation farmer, real estate value not given, 5 children at home.5 |
| Census | Nancy Byrkit and James Curtis appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $24,000, 2 children at home.6 |
| Census* | Nancy Byrkit appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 332B, widowed, living with her son Horace.7 |
| Death* | She died on 13 January 1890 at Indiana at age 78; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery, Baugo Twp., Elkhart County.1,2 |
| Obit | Nancy's obituary was published in the Unnamed Newspaper on circa 14 January 1890: (an unknown value.)8 |
Family | James Curtis b. 17 Jan 1807, d. 12 Jan 1878 |
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Citations
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 808.
- [S1567] Nellie Curtis Hoffman & Roy Cleveland Curtis, History of the Progress of James and Nancy Curtis.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1571] Osceola Owl/South Bend Tribune.
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 807.
Alexander Curtis1,2
M, b. 25 November 1834, d. 19 November 1902
| Father | James Curtis1,3 b. 17 Jan 1807, d. 12 Jan 1878 |
| Mother | Nancy Byrkit1,3 b. 16 Apr 1811, d. 13 Jan 1890 |
| Last Edited | 2 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | Alexander Curtis was born on 25 November 1834 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana.1,3,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit; page 250, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 8 children at home.4 |
| Marriage* | Alexander Curtis married Catherine Eggins on 14 May 1857 at Niles, Berrien, Michigan.1 |
| Census | Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Mishawaka P. O., Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 212, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,800, 1 child at home.5 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,600, 4 children at home.6 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 1880 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 336B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.7 |
| Census* | He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 129, sheet 15A, occupation hotel proprietor, married 43 years, 5 children, 4 living 2 sons, David Curtis "Boarder" and Susan Curtis sister in law living in hotel with them.8 |
| Death* | He died on 19 November 1902 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 67; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery, Baugo Twp., Elkhart County.1,3,9 |
| Obit | Alexander's obituary was published in the Unnamed Newspaper on 24 November 1902: Shortly before 9 o'clock Wednesday night Death summoned from the arena of human activity Alexander Curtis, a gentleman of extensive acquaintance throughout this county and one who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow-men during the years allotted him on earth. Mr. Curtis passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John C. Boyer, No. 1125 West Second Street, after an illness of about three months from Bright's disease. His health has been failing for several years and the loss of his wife last spring only tended to hasten the day which he succumbed to an illness which had a fatal termination. The deceased was of old English lineage, and his ancestors belonged to a prominent colonial family of North Carolina. He was a son of James Curtis, and was born on the old homestead in the eastern part of Penn Township, November 25, 1834, being nearly 68 years of age at the time of his demise. He was reared amid the wilds of the pioneer farm and his education was acquired in the old log school house of that period. The limited knowledge of books was later augmented by a varied and extensive course of reading and by practical business experience. May 14, 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Eggins, and to this union five children were born. For some time prior to his marriage Mr. Curtis followed carpentering as well as farming, and spent about 18 months in Fulton County. In 1881 he moved to this city with his family, and in 1885 he became proprietor of the Hotel Milburn. He managed this hostelry successfully, and the place became known among the traveling public for the neat and home-like appearance of the quarters as well as for the abundance of well-prepared, wholesome food that found its way into the dining room from the kitchen, presided over by Mrs. Curtis, one of the best and most painstaking cooks the local hotel has ever known. Mr. Curtis was an attentive and gentlemanly host, a man of high character, and his affairs were conducted on sound principles which won for him success in the hotel business. Politically Mr. Curtis was a Democrat of the old school, unwavering and true to the clearly defined policies of the party. He was elected town marshal in 1882, and again a year later. Twice also was he chosen to serve as justice of the peace in Penn Township, the first time in 1886. After disposing of his interest in the Hotel Milburn, Mr. Curtis moved to South Bend, where he conducted the Hotel Johnson for a little over five years. Impaired health caused both him and his faithful wife to retire from the business, and they returned to Mishawaka. After the death of Mrs. Curtis, the deceased took up his residence with the daughter. Four children are left to mourn the loss of this active and generous pioneer, being the daughter above mentioned and three sons, James D. William W. and Alex Buford. One daughter, Martha J., died in 1880. Also two brothers, Frank, of Osceola; David, of South Bend, and one sister, Mrs. Alex. Darr, of the latter city. The funeral service will be held Sunday from the residence on West Second Street, the hour being not yet definitely decided upon. Final services over the remains of the late well known Alexander Curtis were conducted at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Boyer, No. 1125 West Second Street, at 12:30 o'clock p.m., Sunday. The attendance was exceedingly large and a number of handsome floral tributes were contributed. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Heron, of Osceola, and the pall bearers were Messrs. George Owen, Edward Fields, Robert Gibbs, Edward Stine and Emery Shenefield--the same who bore the remains of Mrs. Curtis to the last resting place a few months ago. Interment was in the Baugo cemetery, southeast of Mishawaka.10 |
Family | Catherine Eggins b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 14 Jul 1902 |
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Citations
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 807.
- [S1567] Nellie Curtis Hoffman & Roy Cleveland Curtis, History of the Progress of James and Nancy Curtis.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1905.
- [S152] Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Deaths, MCH 60, page 25.
- [S1571] Osceola Owl/South Bend Tribune.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, page 807.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S152] Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Deaths, Book Ch-48, page 392.
Catherine Eggins1
F, b. 11 March 1836, d. 14 July 1902
| Last Edited | 2 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | Catherine Eggins was born on 11 March 1836 at Londonderry, Ireland; 1900 census says born Indiana.2,1,3 |
| Married Name | As of 14 May 1857,her married name was Curtis.1,3 |
| Marriage* | She married Alexander Curtis, son of James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit, on 14 May 1857 at Niles, Berrien, Michigan.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Catherine Eggins appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 Mishawaka P. O., Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 212, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,800, 1 child at home.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Catherine Eggins appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,600, 4 children at home.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Catherine Eggins appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 336B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.6 |
| (Witness) Census | Catherine Eggins appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; ED 129, sheet 15A, occupation hotel proprietor, married 43 years, 5 children, 4 living 2 sons, David Curtis "Boarder" and Susan Curtis sister in law living in hotel with them.7 |
| Death* | Catherine Eggins died on 14 July 1902 at St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 66; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.8,3 |
| Obit | Catherine's obituary was published in the Unnamed Newspaper on circa 15 July 1902: As a relief to three weeks of intense suffering on the part of Catherine, wife of Alexander Curtis, of No. 922 West Second Street, came death at 4:45 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Curtis had been in poor health for a long time, but during the past few weeks the pains from a cancerous affection have been excruciating. Catherine Eggins was born in Londonderry, Ireland, March 11, 1836, and came to America when but 2 1/2 years old. The family at that time spent six weeks on the Atlantic, no such means of rapid transportation as the Twentieth Century affords being then in existence. She was married at Niles to Mr. Curtis, May 14, 1857, and for some years lived on a farm southeast of Mishawaka. Twenty-one years ago the family moved to Mishawaka. For nearly ten years they conducted the Hotel Milburn here and for a period of five years had control of the Hotel Johnson in South Bend. Mrs. Curtis during the time her husband was landlord, distinguished herself as an expert cook and careful manager and it may be partially due to her remarkable activity at the hotels that her health failed when it did. She was a kind upright lady, a member of the Baptist church, and a woman whom all held in highest esteem. Relatives and friends have but the most favorable opinions to express, as well as sincere regret over her demise. The relatives of the deceased are: The husband, who is also confined to his bed by illness; three sons, James D., Will W. and Buford Curtis, the well-known pianist; one daughter, Mrs. John C. Boyer, all of Mishawaka, and a brother, William Beer, of Reading, Mich. Funeral at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the new residence on West Second street, which had been occupied by Mrs. Curtis for only six months, Rev. Mr. Finch, a former pastor here, now of Wisconsin, conducting the last exercises. Burial in the Baugo cemetery. The remains will lie in the state at the residence from 10 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. Wednesday.3 |
Family | Alexander Curtis b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 19 Nov 1902 |
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Citations
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 807.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1880, 1900.
- [S1571] Osceola Owl/South Bend Tribune.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1905.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, page 807.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S152] Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Deaths, Book Ch-48, page 392.
James Douglas Curtis1,2,3,4
M, b. March 1865, d. 26 December 1917
| Father | Alexander Curtis1,2,3 b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 19 Nov 1902 |
| Mother | Catherine Eggins1,2,3 b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 14 Jul 1902 |
| Last Edited | 2 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | James Douglas Curtis was born in March 1865 at Indiana.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,600, 4 children at home.5 |
| (Witness) Census | James Douglas Curtis appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 336B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.6 |
| (Witness) Census | James Douglas Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; ED 129, sheet 15A, occupation hotel proprietor, married 43 years, 5 children, 4 living 2 sons, David Curtis "Boarder" and Susan Curtis sister in law living in hotel with them.7 |
| (Witness) Census | James Douglas Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 South Main Street, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of William W. Curtis; ED 148, sheet 7B, occupation hotel keeper, renting, James and William were both widowed, living iln the hotel.8 |
| Obit | James Douglas's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 26 December 1917: James D. Curtis, 52 years old, died Wednesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. S. Boyer, 316 Wood Street, following an illness of three months of complication of diseases. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. J. S. Boyer; Mr. Curtis was born in St. Joseph County and has lived in South Bend and Mishawaka all his life. The funeral services will be held at 316 Wood Street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.9 |
| Death* | He died on 26 December 1917 at St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 52; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.1,2,3 |
Citations
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S152] Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Deaths, Book Ch-48, page 392.
- [S1567] Nellie Curtis Hoffman & Roy Cleveland Curtis, History of the Progress of James and Nancy Curtis.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1905.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1571] Osceola Owl/South Bend Tribune.
Alexander Buford Curtis1,2
M, b. 19 April 1871, d. 2 May 1905
| Father | Alexander Curtis1,2 b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 19 Nov 1902 |
| Mother | Catherine Eggins1,2 b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 14 Jul 1902 |
| Last Edited | 2 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | Alexander Buford Curtis was born on 19 April 1871 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 336B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Alexander Buford Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; ED 129, sheet 15A, occupation hotel proprietor, married 43 years, 5 children, 4 living 2 sons, David Curtis "Boarder" and Susan Curtis sister in law living in hotel with them.5 |
| Obit | Alexander Buford's obituary was published in the Unnamed Newspaper on 2 May 1905: The summons which must be answered by all human beings cams this morning at 4:45 o'clock to Alexander Buford Curtis at the home of his sister, Mrs. John C. Boyer, No. 1025 West Second street. The deceased had been in failing health for the past 18 months. Some time ago he went to Mt. Clemens, Michigan in the hope of deriving benefits at that resort, but the results were unsatisfactory and he later took up his residence for a time in Phoenix, Ariz. Some improvement was noted there, but this was only temporary and he returned last January, feeling that nothing more could be done to counteract the grip of the dread monster, consumption, which caused Mr. Curtis' death. A. Buford Curtis was born southeast of this city April 19, 1871, making his age 34 years and 23 days. He was a son of Mr. and Alexander Curtis, one of this city's best known couples, now deceased. He received a good education and studied music, which enabled him to take a position as musical director with theatrical companies, and in that capacity he served for a period of 15 years. Mr. Curtis was connected with many companies and had visited nearly every city of any pretensions in the United States, besides spending a year on a tour of Canada. He was a genial, liberal-hearted, honest young man with a host of friends in this city and South Bend and with many acquaintances in other places, where he appeared frequently with the show troupes. An accomplished pianist, "Bufe" was ever capable of picking out the very latest compositions and the popular airs were given with ease and life. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Boyer, and by two brothers, James D. and William W. Curtis, all of Mishawaka. Funeral from the residence on West Second Street at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H. J. Finch officiating. Interment in the Baugo cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the Boyer residence from 10 a. m. until noon tomorrow.3 |
| Death* | He died on 2 May 1905 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 34; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.1,2,6 |
Citations
Flora E. Curtis1
F, b. January 1859, d. 10 March 1934
| Father | Alexander Curtis1 b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 19 Nov 1902 |
| Mother | Catherine Eggins1 b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 14 Jul 1902 |
| Last Edited | 8 May 2009 |
| Birth* | Flora E. Curtis was born in January 1859 at St. Joseph, Indiana.2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 Mishawaka P. O., Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 212, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,800, 1 child at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Flora E. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,600, 4 children at home.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Flora E. Curtis appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 336B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 |
| Married Name | As of 21 December 1882,her married name was Boyer.5 |
| Marriage* | Flora E. Curtis married John Charles Boyer on 21 December 1882 at St. Joseph, Indiana.5 |
| (Witness) Census | Flora E. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Mishawaka City, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of John Charles Boyer; ED 114, sheet 2A, occupation commercial (_?_), renting, married 17 years, 4 children, 2 living; name is indexed as "Bayer."6 |
| Census | Flora E. Curtis and John Charles Boyer appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 29, sheet 5A, occupation manager-grocery store, renting-$35 month, 2 children at home.7 |
| Death | Flora E. Curtis died on 10 March 1934 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 75; buried at City Cemetery, Mishawaka.8 |
| Obit* | Flora E.'s obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 10 March 1934: Mrs. Flora E. Boyer, aged 75, of 430 East Corby Boulevard, died at 1:45 o’clock this morning in her residence. She was born in Osceola, this county, Jan. 25, 1859, and spent her entire life in this county. She was married in Mishawaka 52 years ago to John C. Boyer, who survives her. She leaves also two daughters, Miss Mattie and Miss Julia Boyer, both at home, and a niece, Mrs. Owen Davies, of South bend. The funeral will take place from the residence at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Charles Tupper Battle, pastor of First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in the City Cemetery, Mishawaka.8 |
Family | John Charles Boyer b. Aug 1857, d. 23 Dec 1936 |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Book 9, page 13.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S74] South Bend Tribune, 10 March 1934.
- [S48] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph Co. Births, Book H-1, page 78.
- [S48] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph Co. Births, Book H-2, page 211.
- [S48] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph Co. Births, Bok H-4, page 72.
William W. Curtis1
M, b. 1868, d. 1 May 1914
| Father | Alexander Curtis1 b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 19 Nov 1902 |
| Mother | Catherine Eggins1 b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 14 Jul 1902 |
| Last Edited | 11 Nov 2004 |
| Birth* | William W. Curtis was born in 1868 at Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,600, 4 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | William W. Curtis appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 336B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 |
| Census* | William W. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at South Main Street, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 148, sheet 7B, occupation hotel keeper, renting, James and William were both widowed, living iln the hotel.3 |
| Death* | He died on 1 May 1914 at St. Joseph, Indiana; buried at cemetery 048.4,5 |
Martha J. Curtis1
F, b. 1862, d. 1880
| Father | Alexander Curtis1 b. 25 Nov 1834, d. 19 Nov 1902 |
| Mother | Catherine Eggins1 b. 11 Mar 1836, d. 14 Jul 1902 |
| Last Edited | 8 Aug 2003 |
| Birth* | Martha J. Curtis was born in 1862 at Indiana.2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alexander Curtis; page 372B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,600, 4 children at home.3 |
| Death* | Martha J. Curtis died in 1880 at Indiana; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.2 |
Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis1,2
M, b. 6 December 1836, d. 11 January 1899
| Father | James Curtis1 b. 17 Jan 1807, d. 12 Jan 1878 |
| Mother | Nancy Byrkit1 b. 16 Apr 1811, d. 13 Jan 1890 |
| Last Edited | 22 Apr 2009 |
| Birth* | Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis was born on 6 December 1836 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 29 September 1850 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit; page 250, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 8 children at home.3 |
| Marriage* | Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis married Lucetta J. Mason on 21 November 1864 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.4,5,6 |
| (Witness) Bio | Edwin Curtis was born in Elkhart county, Ind., Dec. 6, 1836, but has always resided in this county. He labored hard and endured'many privations, as all pioneer boys do. He went to California in 1859, and returned in 1860, and the same year went to Pike's Peak; in 1877 lie went to the Black Hills, and returned. He was married in 1866, to Miss Lucetta Mason, a native of Painesville, Ohio. They have had 3 children: Charlie, Edna, and Hattie (deceased). Mr. Curtis is engaged in farming and stock-raising, on sec. 21, and owns 120 acres of land.1 |
| Census* | Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis appeared on the census of 1880 at Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, page 334B, occupation farmer, 2 children at home; Jennie Darr, age 12 worked in household.7 |
| Death* | He died on 11 January 1899 at St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 62; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.8,9 |
| Obit | Edwin W. (Edmund)'s obituary was published in the Unnamed Newspaper on circa 12 January 1899: After many weeks of suffering from paralysis and accompanying spinal affection, Mr. Edmund Curtis passed away at his home on East Second Street at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. The deceased was a native of Penn Township having been born on the Curtis homestead, near Mishawaka, Dec. 6, 1836, his father, James Curtis, being one of the respected pioneers of the county. He was married in 1862 to Miss Lucetta Mason. Three children were born to this union, a son, Charles, who at present resides on the old homestead and is manager of the Crystal Springs creamery; also a daughter, Edna, who met with a sad end by being caught in an exposed line shaft at the fair grounds a number of years ago, receiving fatal injuries, and one child died in infancy. Mr. Curtis passed many years of his life as a miner and prospector in Colorado and the far west, and was considered an expert in all that pertains to that profession. He only returned from Colorado last summer, where he had been to develop a claim belonging to Mishawaka parties, on account of failing health, which proved to be his final breaking down. One of the mines located by Mr. Curtis was named the Clairvoyant mine, which gained for him considerable newspaper notoriety, from the fact that he succeeded in finding and locating the claim from the directions of Madame Hoisington, a celebrated clairvoyant, who visited at his home here a few years ago. Mr. Curtis was an industrious, honest, upright citizen, and highly respected by the entire community. In addition to his wife and son, he leaves three brothers, Alex, and David, of South Bend, and Frank, of Osceola, and a sister Mrs. Alex Darr, of South Bend. The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock, from his son's residence at the old homestead, according to the especial request made by the deceased two weeks before his death. The remains were interred in the Baptist cemetery near Osceola.9 |
Family | Lucetta J. Mason b. Feb 1848, d. 13 Apr 1934 |
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Citations
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, page 807.
- [S1567] Nellie Curtis Hoffman & Roy Cleveland Curtis, History of the Progress of James and Nancy Curtis.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, page 807.
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Book 5, page 231.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S1571] Osceola Owl/South Bend Tribune.
Lucetta J. Mason1,2
F, b. February 1848, d. 13 April 1934
| Last Edited | 20 Jan 2006 |
| Birth* | Lucetta J. Mason was born in February 1848 at Painesville, Lake, Ohio.2,1,3 |
| Married Name | As of 21 November 1864,her married name was Curtis.1,2,4 |
| Marriage* | She married Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis, son of James Curtis and Nancy Byrkit, on 21 November 1864 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.1,2,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Lucetta J. Mason appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis; page 334B, occupation farmer, 2 children at home; Jennie Darr, age 12 worked in household.5 |
| Census* | Lucetta J. Mason appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 129, sheet 13 B, occupation lecturer, widowed, renting, 3 children 1 living, 1 boarder living with her.3 |
| Death | She died circa 12 April 1934 at Osceola, St. Joseph, Indiana; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.6,7 |
| Obit* | Lucetta J.'s obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 13 April 1934: (an unknown value.)6 |
Family | Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis b. 6 Dec 1836, d. 11 Jan 1899 |
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Citations
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, page 807.
- [S558] Charles C. Chapman & Co., History of St. Joseph County, Indiana 1880, Noffsinger Cemetery.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Book 5, page 231.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S74] South Bend Tribune, 13 April 1934.
- [S559] Reah McGaffey, Elkhart County Indiana Cemeteries, Noffsinger Cemetery.
Edna D. Curtis1
F, b. 25 December 1872, d. 12 September 1888
| Father | Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis1 b. 6 Dec 1836, d. 11 Jan 1899 |
| Mother | Lucetta J. Mason1 b. Feb 1848, d. 13 Apr 1934 |
| Last Edited | 22 Apr 2009 |
| Birth* | Edna D. Curtis was born on 25 December 1872 at St. Joseph, Indiana.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 1880 Penn Twp., St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Edwin W. (Edmund) Curtis; page 334B, occupation farmer, 2 children at home; Jennie Darr, age 12 worked in household.2 |
| Death* | Edna D. Curtis died on 12 September 1888 at St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 15; buried at the Noffsinger Cemetery.1 |
| Obit | Edna D.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 19 September 1888: KILLED - Miss Edna CURTIS who was caught in the machinery and killed at the Elkhart county fair, was a relative of the CURTIS family in this county. (Tuesday’s Daily.)3 |
Emma Turner1,2
F, b. October 1854, d. 1943
| Last Edited | 30 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Emma Turner was born in October 1854 at Ohio.3,2 |
| Married Name | As of 29 September 1877,her married name was Curtis.1,4 |
| Marriage* | She married Emanuel J. Curtis, son of Jacob Curtis and Mary Ann Honeyman, on 29 September 1877 at Miami, Ohio; by William Jay? M.G.1,5,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Emma Turner appeared on the census of 1880 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Emanuel J. Curtis; page 142B, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Emma Turner appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Emanuel J. Curtis; ED 78, sheet 4A, occupation salesman, owned home, married 22 years, 2 children, 2 living.6 |
| (Witness) Census | Emma Turner appeared on the census of 12 February 1920 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Emanuel J. Curtis; ED 163, sheet 9A, occupation none, owned home, no children at home.7 |
| Death* | Emma Turner died in 1943; buried at Polk Grove Cemetery, Montgomery County. She may have died in Indiana at her daughter's home. The Emma Curtis who died on 11 Jun 1943 is not the same person; she was the wife of Aaron B. Curtis.2,8 |
Family | Emanuel J. Curtis b. 14 Dec 1852, d. 22 Mar 1925 |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S521] Letter, Gale Honeyman to Florence Field, late 1970s.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
- [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
- [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, Letter from Gale Honeyman.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Polk Grove, Montgomery, Ohio.
Daisy D. Curtis1
F, b. 11 September 1878
| Father | Emanuel J. Curtis1 b. 14 Dec 1852, d. 22 Mar 1925 |
| Mother | Emma Turner1 b. Oct 1854, d. 1943 |
| Last Edited | 10 Jan 2012 |
| Birth* | Daisy D. Curtis was born on 11 September 1878 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio.2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 1880 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Emanuel J. Curtis; page 142B, occupation farmer, 1 child at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Daisy D. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Emanuel J. Curtis; ED 78, sheet 4A, occupation salesman, owned home, married 22 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 |
| Marriage* | Daisy D. Curtis married Webster Macy on 11 June 1903 at Miami, Ohio; by O.P. Furnas, M.G., Daisy was a teacher.5 |
| Census* | Daisy D. Curtis and Webster Macy appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 69, sheet 4b, occupation trimmer-carriage shop, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.6 |
| Census | Daisy D. Curtis and Webster Macy appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, ED 173, sheet 11A, occupation trimmer-auto factory, owned home, 2 cildren.7 |
Family | Webster Macy b. 30 Oct 1874 |
Riley Richardson1
M, b. 1839
| Last Edited | 8 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | Riley Richardson was born in 1839 at Virginia.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Vanmeter on 5 March 1902 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 |
| Census* | Riley Richardson appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 60, sheet 10B, occupation retired, owned home, no children.1 |
Family | Mary Vanmeter b. Aug 1850 |
Nevada Craig1
F, b. 1 August 1876, d. 21 January 1952
| Father | George Craig1 b. 1849, d. 14 Feb 1884 |
| Mother | Minerva J. Clemans1,2 b. 22 Oct 1850, d. 23 Jan 1937 |
| Last Edited | 21 Jan 2004 |
| Birth* | Nevada Craig was born on 1 August 1876 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Craig; page 43A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.1 |
| Married Name | As of 29 August 1895,her married name was Conrad.4,5 |
| Marriage* | Nevada Craig married Madison C. Conrad on 29 August 1895 at Fulton, Indiana; apparently divorced; Madison Conrad married Sarah Bloom 25 November 1905.4,5 |
| Married Name | As of 1 February 1905,her married name was Wilson.6 |
| Marriage* | Nevada Craig married Thomas M. Wilson on 1 February 1905 at Fulton, Indiana.6 |
| Census* | Nevada Craig appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 60, sheet 8A, divorced, keeping house for Frederick and George Neff, ages 85 and 55, respectively; Floyed was living with Grandma.5 |
| Census | She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 32, sheet 3A, divorced, 1 child, 1 living, occupation servant, living next door to her mother in the household of Gilbert and Ida Nye; note duplicate census entries.5 |
| Married Name | As of 27 April 1912,her married name was Hoover.1,7 |
| Marriage* | She married Abraham Hoover, son of Abraham Hoover and Matilda Honeyman, on 27 April 1912 at Fulton, Indiana.1,7 |
| (Witness) Census | Nevada Craig appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Abraham Hoover; ED 9, sheet 4B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home valued at $2,500, no radio, stepson Floyd Conrad; lived next to John Conrad and family; no children of their own.8 |
| Death | Nevada Craig died on 20 January 1952 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 75; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.3 |
| Obit* | Nevada's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 21 January 1952: Mrs. Nevada HOOVER, 75, died early Sunday morning following an illness of one year, due to complications. She was born [Nevada CRAIG] in Fulton county Aug. 1, 1876, the daughter of George and Minerva CRAIG. She had resided in Fulton county throughout her lifetime. Mrs. Hoover was first married to Madison CONRAD, and in a second ceremony became the bride of Abraham HOOVER, both husbands preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Floyd CONRAD; four cousins, Mrs. Tola ROGERS, Mrs. Blanche MORRISEY, Mrs. Clara ESHELMAN and Mrs. Tom CLEMENS, all of rochester. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Foster funeral home with the Rev. Harley FULTZ, officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery, Athens. The body rests at the funeral home, where friends may call.3 |
Family 1 | Madison C. Conrad b. 1872, d. 26 Apr 1923 |
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Family 2 | Thomas M. Wilson |
Family 3 | Abraham Hoover b. 22 Apr 1859, d. 1 Feb 1933 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 341.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 21 January 1952.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 239.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 506.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book I, page 403.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Nevada Hoover, 21 January 1952.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
George Craig1
M, b. 1849, d. 14 February 1884
| Last Edited | 8 Dec 2002 |
| Birth* | George Craig was born in 1849 at Indiana.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Minerva J. Clemans on 31 October 1875 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 |
| Census* | George Craig appeared on the census of 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 43A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.1 |
| Death* | He died on 14 February 1884 at Fulton, Indiana; Civil War veteran, buried at the Hoover Cemetery.3,4 |
| Obit | George's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 23 February 1884: Mr. George CRAIG died at his residence a few miles northeast of this place on the night of the 15th inst. His complaint was lung fever. Mr. Craig was one of the members of the literary society, and helped to discuss the gravel road question just two weeks and one day previous to his death. (Fulton item) George CRAIG, who resided in Liberty township, died the 14th inst., of lung fever.5 |
Family | Minerva J. Clemans b. 22 Oct 1850, d. 23 Jan 1937 |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 341.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Minerva Craig, 23 January 1937.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 23 February 1884.
Minerva J. Clemans1,2
F, b. 22 October 1850, d. 23 January 1937
| Last Edited | 11 Oct 2011 |
| Birth* | Minerva J. Clemans was born on 22 October 1850 at Athens, Fulton, Indiana; daughter of David and Hanna Clemans.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of 31 October 1875,her married name was Craig.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married George Craig on 31 October 1875 at Fulton, Indiana.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Minerva J. Clemans appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Craig; page 43A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.1 |
| Census* | Minerva J. Clemans appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 32, sheet 3A, widowed, 3 children, 3 living occupation own income, owned real estate, grandson Floyd Conrad lived with her.3 |
| Census | She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Athens, Fulton, Indiana, ED 65, sheet 12B, owned home, living alone.4 |
| Will* | She left a will on 8 April 1933 at Fulton, Indiana; CRAIG, Minerva, of Fulton Co., Ind. (WR “G” 393) Date: 8 Apr. 1933; prob. 28 Jan. 1937, Fulton Co., Ind. Heirs daughter, Fanny ZARTMAN, Kosciuso Co., Ind... daughter, Nevada HOOVER, Fulton Co., Ind... Exr: Frank M. PRESSNALL, Akron, Ind. Wits: Loder L. PATTERSON, Jay R. EMAHISER.5 |
| Death* | She died on 23 January 1937 at Indiana at age 86; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.6,7 |
| Obit | Minerva J.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 23 January 1937: Mrs. Minerva Jane [CLEMANS] CRAIG, aged 86, died at her home in North Mishawaka Avenue in Akron at 8:50 o’clock Saturday morning. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis which she suffered in June. She had been in ill health for several years. The deceased was a life long resident of Henry township. She was born on the old CLEMANS farm near Athens on October 22, 1850 and was the daughter of David and Hanna CLEMANS. She had lived in the Macy, Athens and Fulton communities all of her life until 1914 when she established a home at Akron. In a ceremony which was performed October 31, 1875 she was married to George CRAIG, a Civil War veteran. He died February 14, 1884. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. W. P. ZARTMAN of Akron and Mrs. Nevada HOOVER of this city and a grandson, Floyd HOOVER of Rochester. A daughter, Mrs. Ida McMILLEN preceded her mother in death. The funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon from the home in Akron with Rev. D. L. SLAYBAUGH officiating assisted by Rev. J. F. STEVENSON. Burial will be made in the Mt. Hope cemetery at Athens.7 |
Family | George Craig b. 1849, d. 14 Feb 1884 |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 341.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S325] Jean Tombaugh, Fulton County Wills, 1833-1899, Will Record G, p. 393.
- [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 23 January 1937.