Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Eleanor (Nelly, Ellie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. March 1841

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 1794, d. b 7 Jul 1862

Mother

Nancy Staggs¹ b. 1800, d. b Jul 1865

Last Edited

2 Apr 2009

Birth*

Eleanor (Nelly, Ellie) Curtis was born in March 1841 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of William Riley Curtis; page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 8 children and parents at home.¹

Married Name

As of 30 December 1858,her married name was Strickland.³

Marriage*

Eleanor (Nelly, Ellie) Curtis married Golman Greenberry Strickland on 30 December 1858 at Wayne, Tennessee; by William Sinclair, J.P.³

Census*

Eleanor (Nelly, Ellie) Curtis and Golman Greenberry Strickland appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 at Cromwells Mills P.O., District 16, Wayne, Tennessee, page 304B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.⁴

Divorce*

Eleanor (Nelly, Ellie) Curtis and Golman Greenberry Strickland were divorced on 20 November 1866 at Wayne, Tennessee.⁵

NoteB*

Wayne County Tennessee Court Records - Power of Attorney - Page 50. Green B. Stricklin of Wayne Co. TN appoints J. H. Stricklin our attorney to receive a distributors share which descended to William Curtis Jr. from one William R. Curtis,dec'd late of Wayne Co., TN. Distributor share belonging to Stricklin by a quit claim deed. Dated 4 Aug 1869. Attest: S. W. Stricklin, W.W. Stricklin.")^5,6

Census*

Eleanor (Nelly, Ellie) Curtis appeared on the census of 27 July 1870 at Waynesboro P.O., District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, page 495b, renting, 3 children, no husband.⁷

Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, page 86C, occupation housekeeping, widowed, 2 children at home; stated parents' place of birth as Georgia.⁸

Family

Golman Greenberry Strickland b. 22 Aug 1836, d. 31 Aug 1884

Children

William Thomas Strickland⁴ b. May 1860
Golman Green Strickland⁷ b. 1863
Susannah Strickland⁷ b. 31 Jan 1869, d. 11 Apr 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S819] Indiana Work Projects Administration, Wayne County Marriage Records.
[S1660] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Wayne County, Tennessee Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1785] James Pilkinton, "Pilkinton Families of NC, TN, IL, TX and Others", Ancestral File.
[S1805] Clerk of Wayne County Court, Wayne County, Tennessee Court Records, Power of Attorney Records, page 50.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Delila Caroline Curtis¹

F, b. 20 October 1845

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 1794, d. b 7 Jul 1862

Mother

Nancy Staggs¹ b. 1800, d. b Jul 1865

Last Edited

17 Mar 2009

Birth*

Delila Caroline Curtis was born on 20 October 1845 at Wayne, Tennessee; from Stricklin research on Wayne County TNGenWeb.¹

(Witness) Census

Delila Caroline Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 Cromwell Mills P.O., District 16, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of William Riley Curtis; page 304b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 1 child and Sarah Martin, age 5, at home.²

Married Name

As of 22 April 1871,her married name was Strickland.³

Marriage*

Delila Caroline Curtis married Golman Greenberry Strickland on 22 April 1871 at Lewis, Tennessee; by W. Huse, J.P.³

Family

Golman Greenberry Strickland b. 22 Aug 1836, d. 31 Aug 1884

Child

Samuel Columbus Strickland⁴ b. 21 Jul 1870, d. 30 May 1957

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1785] James Pilkinton, "Pilkinton Families of NC, TN, IL, TX and Others", Ancestral File.

Amos Ferguson Curtis¹

M, b. 10 December 1825, d. 20 September 1909

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 1794, d. b 7 Jul 1862

Mother

Nancy Staggs¹ b. 1800, d. b Jul 1865

Last Edited

17 Nov 2011

Birth*

Amos Ferguson Curtis was born on 10 December 1825 at Wayne, Tennessee.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martine (Mattie) Hays circa 1845 at Wayne, Tennessee.³

Marriage*

Amos Ferguson Curtis married Rachel Ellie Daniels circa 1846 at Tennessee.¹

Census*

Amos Ferguson Curtis and Rachel Ellie Daniels appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 2 children at home.¹

NoteB*

The four year gap between the births of Bud and William indicates an infant died around 1858; no record found.⁴

Census*

Amos Ferguson Curtis and Rachel Ellie Daniels appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 at Boston Mountain Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 1029, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁴

Milit-Beg*

Amos Ferguson Curtis began military service on 17 July 1861 at Newton, Arkansas, "When the Civil War came to Arkansas, Amos, then 38, enlisted in Company E, 14th (Powers) Arkansas Infantry, CSA, for one year. The unit was self-armed, carrying a variety of shotguns, muzzloaders, Kentucky rifles. etc. The year seems to have passed peacefully and on 21 July 1862, Amos was discharged.³

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 21 July 1862; discharged after one year's service.⁵

Milit-Beg

He began military service circa 1863 at Newton, Arkansas, Amos enlisted again, this time in Company E, Second Arkansas Infantry, USA. As a Union soldier, Amos saw action in skirmishes at Clarksville and Jacksonport, Arkansas and battles at Prairie D'Ann and Jenkins Ferry. He was promoted to Corporal, a rank he retained even though he deserted in the fall of 1864 to go home and look after things. Rachel Ellen died 20 October 1864. Amos was discharged on 8 August 1865 when the unit was disbanded.³

Marriage*

He married Celia (Sela) Daniels, daughter of Jeremiah Daniels and Susannah (?), on 10 March 1865 at Newton, Arkansas; from unsourced internet posting.⁶

(Witness) NoteB

On 8 February 1871, Thomas S. Curtis, John Curtis, Lucinda Hardison and Amos T. Curtis, all of Newton Co., Arkansas, appointed Robert P. Cypert of Wayne Co., as attorney to collect their distribute share of the estate of William R. Curtis Wayne County Power of Attorney Records listed on Wayne County website.)

Census*

Amos Ferguson Curtis and Celia (Sela) Daniels appeared on the census of 24 April 1871 at Jasper P.O., Boston Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 150, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 9 children at home.⁶

Census*

Amos Ferguson Curtis appeared on the census of 1880 household not found in 1880 census.⁷

Marriage*

He married Laura C. Neill on 1 July 1888 at Cassville, Newton, Arkansas; by W.B. Moss, J.P., Sam W. Davis, security; both parties of Cassville.⁸

Divorce*

Amos Ferguson Curtis and Laura C. Neill were divorced circa 1889 at Benton, Arkansas; divorce records unavailable.³

Marriage*

Amos Ferguson Curtis married Rebecca Stanton Greer on 28 September 1890 at Newton, Arkansas; by Levi Hensley; marriage annulled in 1892.⁸

Marriage*

Amos Ferguson Curtis married Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Parton, daughter of John Leonard Parton and Laura Ann Fowler, on 19 May 1893 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; name on license is Wimmer, for her stepfather, Isaac J. Wimmer.^9,3,10

Census

Amos Ferguson Curtis and Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Parton appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 2 living.¹¹

Death*

Amos Ferguson Curtis died on 20 September 1909 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 83; buried at the private Curtis Cemetery in Newton County.²

Family 1

Martine (Mattie) Hays b. c 1828, d. c 1846

Family 2

Rachel Ellie Daniels b. 2 Mar 1831, d. 20 Nov 1864

Children

Elizabeth Emaline Curtis+¹ b. 12 Oct 1847, d. 14 Apr 1929
Thomas Curtis⁴ b. 1850, d. bt 1851 - 1860
James Hiram Curtis+¹ b. 9 Nov 1851, d. 10 Sep 1937
Nancy Paralee Curtis+⁴ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924
John D. Curtis+⁴ b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939
Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr.+⁴ b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939
William Riley Curtis+⁴ b. 25 Apr 1860, d. 26 Sep 1923
Joseph (Joel) C. Curtis+⁶ b. 9 Sep 1864, d. 14 Apr 1940

Family 3

Celia (Sela) Daniels b. 1837, d. c 1886

Children

Delilah Adeline Curtis+⁶ b. 1866, d. Mar 1946
Martha Ann Curtis+⁶ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946
George W. Curtis+⁶ b. Mar 1869
Rachel Ellen Curtis+³ b. 12 Mar 1871, d. 21 Feb 1948
Frances Iva Curtis+³ b. Apr 1872, d. 1947
Horace Cenius Curtis+³ b. 4 Oct 1873
Garland A. Curtis+³ b. Feb 1874, d. bt 1902 - 1910
Mita D. (Mittie) Curtis+³ b. Mar 1877, d. bt 1902 - 1910
Mary Susan Curtis+³ b. 6 Mar 1878, d. 30 Aug 1961
Sarah Alice Curtis+³ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Children

Laura Martha Curtis¹¹ b. 18 Mar 1895, d. 13 Aug 1930
Dora Curtis³ b. 1 Jun 1896, d. 20 May 1898
Christopher Columbus Curtis³ b. 1897, d. b 1900
Cordelia (Delia) Curtis¹¹ b. 25 Jan 1899, d. 9 Oct 1973
Pearl Curtis+¹² b. 7 Oct 1901, d. 26 Feb 1977
Infant Curtis³ b. bt 1902 - 1906, d. bt 1902 - 1906
Roy Marvin Curtis¹³ b. 1907, d. b 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, page 181.
[S1652] Fred Denker, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, CSA Service Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1665] Christian County Museum and Historical Society, History and Families of Christian County Missouri, page 85.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Rachel Ellie Daniels¹

F, b. 2 March 1831, d. 20 November 1864

Last Edited

15 Oct 2008

Birth*

Rachel Ellie Daniels was born on 2 March 1831 at Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1846,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Amos Ferguson Curtis, son of William Riley Curtis and Nancy Staggs, circa 1846 at Tennessee.¹

Census

Rachel Ellie Daniels and Amos Ferguson Curtis appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 2 children at home.¹

Census*

Rachel Ellie Daniels and Amos Ferguson Curtis appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 at Boston Mountain Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 1029, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Rachel Ellie Daniels died on 20 November 1864 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 33; buried at the Curtis Cemetery in Newton County (between Fallsville and Mossville.)²

Family

Amos Ferguson Curtis b. 10 Dec 1825, d. 20 Sep 1909

Children

Elizabeth Emaline Curtis+¹ b. 12 Oct 1847, d. 14 Apr 1929
Thomas Curtis³ b. 1850, d. bt 1851 - 1860
James Hiram Curtis+¹ b. 9 Nov 1851, d. 10 Sep 1937
Nancy Paralee Curtis+³ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924
John D. Curtis+³ b. 2 Apr 1854, d. 8 Jan 1939
Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr.+³ b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939
William Riley Curtis+³ b. 25 Apr 1860, d. 26 Sep 1923
Joseph (Joel) C. Curtis+⁴ b. 9 Sep 1864, d. 14 Apr 1940

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery between Fallville and Mossville.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Sarah Garner Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 December 1812, d. 8 June 1886

Father

John Curtis¹ b. 1769, d. bt 1854 - 1855

Mother

Nancy Robbins¹ b. 1773, d. bt 1851 - 1855

Last Edited

3 Jun 2006

Birth*

Sarah Garner Curtis was born on 19 December 1812 at Tennessee; place of birth is NC in 1850 census and TN in 1880 census.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1820 Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of John Curtis; page 328, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 18-25, 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45 - 7 children and 2 adults.⁴

(Witness) Census

Sarah Garner Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of John Curtis; page 294, 1 female 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 60-70.⁵

Married Name

As of 5 April 1833,her married name was Holt.^6,2,1

Marriage*

Sarah Garner Curtis married Benjamin Wheatley Holt, son of Ambrose Holt and Nancy Murray, on 5 April 1833 at Wayne, Tennessee.^6,2,1,7

(Witness) Census

Sarah Garner Curtis appeared on the census of 4 November 1850 District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Benjamin Wheatley Holt; page 340b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 8 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah Garner Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 10th District, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Benjamin Wheatley Holt; page 91A, occupation farmer, no children at home.⁸

Death*

Sarah Garner Curtis died on 8 June 1886 at Cypress Inn, Wayne, Tennessee, at age 73; buried at the Holt Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Benjamin Wheatley Holt b. 6 Apr 1806, d. 6 Mar 1894

Citations

[S873] Thomas A. Holt, Wayne County, Tennessee Cemetery Records, Holt Cemetery.
[S867] Mary Hays and Alden Evans, "Ancestral File-Curtis (Hays-Evans)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume II, page 101.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Benjamin Wheatley Holt^1,2,3

M, b. 6 April 1806, d. 6 March 1894

Father

Ambrose Holt⁴ b. 1773, d. 1866

Mother

Nancy Murray^1,4 b. 1777, d. bt 1860 - 1866

Last Edited

3 Jun 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Wheatley Holt was born on 6 April 1806 at North Carolina; place of birth is NC in 1850 census, KY in 1880 census.^1,2,3,5

Marriage*

He married Sarah Garner Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Nancy Robbins, on 5 April 1833 at Wayne, Tennessee.^1,2,3,5

Census*

Benjamin Wheatley Holt appeared on the census of 4 November 1850 at District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, page 340b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 8 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at 10th District, Wayne, Tennessee, page 91A, occupation farmer, no children at home.⁶

Death*

He died on 6 March 1894 at Cypress Inn, Wayne, Tennessee, at age 87; buried at the Holt Cemetery.^1,2,3,5

Family

Sarah Garner Curtis b. 19 Dec 1812, d. 8 Jun 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S867] Mary Hays and Alden Evans, "Ancestral File-Curtis (Hays-Evans)", Ancestral File.
[S873] Thomas A. Holt, Wayne County, Tennessee Cemetery Records, Holt Cemetery.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, page 246.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume II, page 101.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Nancy Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 17 April 1804, d. 1877

Father

John Curtis^1,2,3 b. 1769, d. bt 1854 - 1855

Mother

Nancy Robbins^1,2,3 b. 1773, d. bt 1851 - 1855

Last Edited

18 Nov 2011

Birth*

Nancy Curtis was born on 17 April 1804 at Tennessee; place of birth given as Tennessee in 1860 census; elsewhere North Carolina, iincluding Sally's death certificate.^4,1,3,5

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 14 May 1828,her married name was Holt.^2,1

Marriage*

Nancy Curtis married Joseph Holt, son of Ambrose Holt and Nancy Murray, on 14 May 1828 at Wayne, Tennessee.^2,1

(Witness) Census

Nancy Curtis appeared on the census of 4 November 1850 District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph Holt; page 340b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Nancy Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1860 Cypress Inn Post Office, District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph Holt; page 268, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 4 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Nancy Curtis appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 Waynesboro P.O., District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph Holt; page 503b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 2 daughter and 2 grandchildren at home.⁸

Death*

Nancy Curtis died in 1877 at Wayne, Tennessee; burial place unknown; not listed in Holt Cemetery index; Wayne County History has a typo for her date of death.^2,1,3,5

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph Holt; page 91B, occupation farmer, one daughter and a granddaughter, Sr. R. Curtis, age 16, at home.⁹

Family

Joseph Holt b. 19 Aug 1808, d. Nov 1898

Children

Sally Garner Holt¹⁰ b. 6 Jul 1829, d. 26 Mar 1915
Ann (Amy) Holt¹⁰ b. 26 Dec 1838, d. 25 Aug 1915

Citations

[S867] Mary Hays and Alden Evans, "Ancestral File-Curtis (Hays-Evans)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S873] Thomas A. Holt, Wayne County, Tennessee Cemetery Records, Holt Family Cemetery (probably).
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume I, page 248.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1388] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Death Records Index.

Joseph Holt^1,2

M, b. 19 August 1808, d. November 1898

Father

Ambrose Holt^1,3 b. 1773, d. 1866

Mother

Nancy Murray^1,4 b. 1777, d. bt 1860 - 1866

Last Edited

18 Nov 2011

Birth*

Joseph Holt was born on 19 August 1808 at North Carolina.^1,2,5

Marriage*

He married Nancy Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Nancy Robbins, on 14 May 1828 at Wayne, Tennessee.^1,2

Census*

Joseph Holt appeared on the census of 4 November 1850 at District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, page 340b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 7 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 3 June 1860 at Cypress Inn Post Office, District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, page 268, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 4 children at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 at Waynesboro P.O., District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, page 503b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 2 daughter and 2 grandchildren at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, page 91B, occupation farmer, one daughter and a granddaughter, Sr. R. Curtis, age 16, at home.⁸

Death*

He died in November 1898 at Cypress Inn (probably), Wayne, Tennessee, at age 90; burial place unknown; not listed in Holt Cemetery index.^1,2,9,5

Family

Nancy Curtis b. 17 Apr 1804, d. 1877

Children

Sally Garner Holt¹⁰ b. 6 Jul 1829, d. 26 Mar 1915
Ann (Amy) Holt¹⁰ b. 26 Dec 1838, d. 25 Aug 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S867] Mary Hays and Alden Evans, "Ancestral File-Curtis (Hays-Evans)", Ancestral File.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume I, page 246.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume II< page 100.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume I, page 248.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S873] Thomas A. Holt, Wayne County, Tennessee Cemetery Records, Holt Cemetery.
[S1388] Tennessee State Library and Archives, Tennessee Death Records Index.

Rebecca Curtis¹

F, b. circa 1796

Father

John Curtis¹ b. 1769, d. bt 1854 - 1855

Mother

Nancy Robbins¹ b. 1773, d. bt 1851 - 1855

Last Edited

4 Nov 2006

Birth*

Rebecca Curtis was born circa 1796 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S867] Mary Hays and Alden Evans, "Ancestral File-Curtis (Hays-Evans)", Ancestral File.
[S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1796.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.

Thomas Staggs Curtis¹

M, b. 1817

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 1794, d. b 7 Jul 1862

Mother

Nancy Staggs¹ b. 1800, d. b Jul 1865

Last Edited

7 Nov 2012

Birth*

Thomas Staggs Curtis was born in 1817 at Wayne, Tennessee; Wayne County was formed about the time he was born.¹

Marriage*

He married Anne (Anna) Rackley circa 1840 at Wayne, Tennessee; no marriage record.¹

Census

Thomas Staggs Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Wayne, Tennessee, page 97, 1 male under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29; lived next to grandpa John.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 at District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 2 children at home.¹

Census*

He and Anne (Anna) Rackley appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 991, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

Marriage*

Thomas Staggs Curtis married Delilah Adaline McPherson on 23 June 1867 at Newton, Arkansas; by Riley Cowan, J.P.^4,5,6

Census*

Thomas Staggs Curtis and Delilah Adaline McPherson appeared on the census of 20 April 1870 at Jasper P.O., Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 164, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and 4 stepchildren at home.⁷

(Witness) NoteB

Census

Thomas Staggs Curtis and Delilah Adaline McPherson appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 635A, occupation farmer, Martha Tennessee and her family lived with them.⁸

Family 1

Anne (Anna) Rackley b. 1816, d. b 1867

Children

Family 2

Delilah Adaline McPherson b. 12 Jun 1824, d. 11 Jan 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S884] Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne County Heritage, Volume I, page 181.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book A, page 32.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Anne (Anna) Rackley^1,2

F, b. 1816, d. before 1867

Last Edited

7 Nov 2012

Birth*

Anne (Anna) Rackley was born in 1816 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1840,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Staggs Curtis, son of William Riley Curtis and Nancy Staggs, circa 1840 at Wayne, Tennessee; no marriage record.¹

(Witness) Census

Anne (Anna) Rackley appeared on the census of 1840 Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis; page 97, 1 male under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29; lived next to grandpa John.³

(Witness) Census

Anne (Anna) Rackley appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis; page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 2 children at home.¹

Census*

Anne (Anna) Rackley and Thomas Staggs Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, page 991, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Anne (Anna) Rackley died before 1867 at Newton, Arkansas; Thomas remarried in 1867.^5,6

Family

Thomas Staggs Curtis b. 1817

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.

Nancy Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1842

Father

Thomas Staggs Curtis¹ b. 1817

Mother

Anne (Anna) Rackley¹ b. 1816, d. b 1867

Last Edited

13 Oct 2008

Birth*

Nancy Jane Curtis was born in 1842 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis; page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Nancy Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis and Anne (Anna) Rackley; page 991, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 29 June 1867,her married name was Wilson.^4,2

Marriage*

Nancy Jane Curtis married Caleb Wilson on 29 June 1867 at Newton, Arkansas; by Riley Cowan, J.P.^4,2

Family

Caleb Wilson b. c 1840

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1652] Fred Denker, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis", Ancestral File.

Mary Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 1844

Father

Thomas Staggs Curtis² b. 1817

Mother

Anne (Anna) Rackley² b. 1816, d. b 1867

Last Edited

13 Oct 2008

Birth*

Mary Ann Curtis was born in 1844 at Wayne, Tennessee; age 5 in 1850 census, 26 in 1870.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis; page 333, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 2 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis and Anne (Anna) Rackley; page 991, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1870 Jasper P.O., Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Staggs Curtis and Delilah Adaline McPherson; page 164, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and 4 stepchildren at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 20 July 1871,her married name was Campbell.⁵

Marriage*

Mary Ann Curtis married Jesse Y. Campbell on 20 July 1871 at Newton, Arkansas; by A.E. McPherson, M.G.⁶

Census*

Mary Ann Curtis and Jesse Y. Campbell appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Brinkley Twp., Monroe, Arkansas, page 234, occupation farmer, 3 children, including a stepson Oscar Cohn, age 11.⁷

Family

Jesse Y. Campbell b. 1842

Child

George W. Campbell⁷ b. 1877

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records, page 130.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Leach¹

M, b. between 1800 and 1806

Last Edited

5 Aug 2005

Birth*

William Leach was born between 1800 and 1806 at North Carolina; his age varies a great deal in census reports, and in 1880 gave place of birth as Tennessee; need more documentation as a son.¹

Marriage*

He married Delila Roberts on 7 October 1842 at Jefferson, Illinois.^1,2

Census*

William Leach appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 at District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, page 353, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.³

Family

Delila Roberts b. 1814

Children

Mary Leach¹ b. 1840
James Leach¹ b. 1845
Thomas Jefferson Leach¹ b. 1846
Malinda Leach¹ b. 1848
Levi Leach³ b. 1852
Lucinda Leach³ b. 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Delila Roberts^1,2

F, b. 1814

Last Edited

19 Feb 2005

Birth*

Delila Roberts was born in 1814 at Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 7 October 1842,her married name was Leach.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Leach on 7 October 1842 at Jefferson, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Delila Roberts appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 353, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Delila Roberts appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.³

Family

William Leach b. bt 1800 - 1806

Children

Mary Leach¹ b. 1840
James Leach¹ b. 1845
Thomas Jefferson Leach¹ b. 1846
Malinda Leach¹ b. 1848
Levi Leach³ b. 1852
Lucinda Leach³ b. 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Mary Leach¹

F, b. 1840

Father

William Leach¹ b. bt 1800 - 1806

Mother

Delila Roberts¹ b. 1814

Last Edited

18 Oct 2006

Birth*

Mary Leach was born in 1840 at Jefferson, Illinois; could be child from previous marriage of either.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

James Leach¹

M, b. 1845

Father

William Leach¹ b. bt 1800 - 1806

Mother

Delila Roberts¹ b. 1814

Last Edited

19 Feb 2005

Birth*

James Leach was born in 1845 at Jefferson, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 353, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

James Leach appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.²

Citations

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

Thomas Jefferson Leach¹

M, b. 1846

Father

William Leach² b. bt 1800 - 1806

Mother

Delila Roberts² b. 1814

Last Edited

19 Feb 2005

Birth*

Thomas Jefferson Leach was born in 1846 at Jefferson, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 353, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Thomas Jefferson Leach appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Malinda Leach¹

F, b. 1848

Father

William Leach¹ b. bt 1800 - 1806

Mother

Delila Roberts¹ b. 1814

Last Edited

19 Feb 2005

Birth*

Malinda Leach was born in 1848 at Jefferson, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 District 10, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 353, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Malinda Leach appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.²

Citations

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

Levi Leach¹

M, b. 1852

Father

William Leach¹ b. bt 1800 - 1806

Mother

Delila Roberts¹ b. 1814

Last Edited

19 Feb 2005

Birth*

Levi Leach was born in 1852 at Jefferson, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Lucinda Leach¹

F, b. 1855

Father

William Leach¹ b. bt 1800 - 1806

Mother

Delila Roberts¹ b. 1814

Last Edited

19 Feb 2005

Birth*

Lucinda Leach was born in 1855 at Jefferson, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Mt. Vernon P.O., Township 3 South, Jefferson, Illinois, in the household of William Leach; page 898, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

John Mast Jr.¹

M, b. 1762, d. 2 September 1832

Father

John Mast Sr.¹ b. bt 1725 - 1740, d. 1800

Mother

Catherine Barbara Harman (Unconfirmed)¹ b. bt 1725 - 1735

Last Edited

4 Nov 2006

Birth*

John Mast Jr. was born in 1762 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

He married Susannah Hoover, daughter of Andrew Hoover and Maria Margaretta Fouts, circa 1777 at Guilford, North Carolina; marriage date based on date of birth of Mary, second child, in Nov 1779; making both very young and their dates of birth questionable.²

Death*

John Mast Jr. died on 2 September 1832 at Miami, Ohio; buried at the West Branch Cemetery (1830 often given as date of death.)¹

Family

Susannah Hoover b. 1763, d. 11 Jan 1813

Child

Hannah Mast+³ b. 1785, d. 18 Jan 1851

Citations

[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, West Branch Cemetery.
[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II.
[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II, page 205.

Susannah Hoover^1,2

F, b. 1763, d. 11 January 1813

Father

Andrew Hoover^1,2 b. 23 Jan 1723, d. c Aug 1783

Mother

Maria Margaretta Fouts^1,2 b. 1725, d. 1797

Last Edited

4 Nov 2006

Birth*

Susannah Hoover was born in 1763 at Mirey Spring, Carroll, Maryland; based on date of birth, she should have been born in NC; however, she may have been born slightly earlier.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1777,her married name was Mast.³

Marriage*

She married John Mast Jr., son of John Mast Sr. and Catherine Barbara Harman (Unconfirmed), circa 1777 at Guilford, North Carolina; marriage date based on date of birth of Mary, second child, in Nov 1779; making both very young and their dates of birth questionable.³

Death*

Susannah Hoover died on 11 January 1813 at Miami, Ohio; probably buried at the West Branch Cemetery with her husband.^1,2

Family

John Mast Jr. b. 1762, d. 2 Sep 1832

Child

Hannah Mast+ b. 1785, d. 18 Jan 1851

Citations

[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II, page 204.
[S831] Eileen Davis & Judith Ireton, Miami Valley Quaker Records, page 51.
[S349] Hulda Hoover Mclean, Herbert Hoover History II.

Samuel Curtis

M, b. circa 1720, d. between 1775 and 1779

Last Edited

19 Feb 2013

Birth*

Samuel Curtis was born circa 1720 at America/England; there was no age exemption from the colonial North Carolina poll tax, so tax records are not instructive in estimating his date of birth.^1,2

Name Variation

As of circa 1720, Samuel Curtis was also known as Samuel Curtice.

NoteB

Only James and Joseph are documented sons of Samuel; DNA test results and circumstantial evidence are consistent with Samuel having nine sons. It is likely Samuel had 1 or more additional daughters and possibly 1 more son. No record exists of his wife's name. The ancestral family is the Curtises of Derbyshire, England, Quakers who came to Burlington County, New Jersey in 1680. It has not been determined whether Samuel was born in England, or in New Jersey, and followed the typical migration path through Virginia, arriving in North Carolina in the 1750s. 1758 is the first record of him in North Carolina; no Curtis land records have been found prior to the Revolutionary War.³

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1758 at Rowan, North Carolina; two polls.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1759 at Rowan, North Carolina; one poll.⁵

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1761 at Rowan, North Carolina; one poll.⁶

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1768 at William Millikan's District, Rowan, North Carolina; three polls, sons Joseph and James; area is now included in southern Guilford and northern Randolph counties.⁷

NoteB*

Regulators' Advertisement No. 8 of 1768 includes the name Samuel Curtis of Orange County. The eastern portion of present-day Randolph County, including Sandy Creek, was then part of Orange County. This could be either the elder Samuel Curtis or his son Samuel (Jr.) Because the names of the adjacent signatures on the advertisement correspond to those of Samuel (Jr.'s) neighbors in the 1779 tax list, I am inclined to believe this is Samuel (Jr.), whose name may have been added to the list by his militia captain. Samuel Sr. is thought to have lived on Caraway Creek, rather than Sandy Creek, because his name appears on the Rowan County tax lists of 1758-1768, rather than Orange County.^8,9

NoteB*

James, Joseph, Samuel and Thomas Curtis appeared on the list of debtors of Col. John McGee, and Orange County, NC merchant; unclear which Samuel this is; also Elijah & Elisha Isaacks, Coble, Nation, Robins, Staley, Trogdon, Vickrey and Welborn.¹⁰

Death*

He died between 1775 and 1779; No further records after early 1770s; he might have left the area following the Battle of Alamance Creek, perhaps moving to western North Carolina.

Family

Children

Joshua Curtis Sr.+ b. c 1740, d. bt 1811 - 1820
Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis+^2,1,11 b. c 1744, d. b 1816
David Curtis+ b. c 1745, d. bt 1816 - 1820
Thomas Curtis Sr.+^2,12 b. c 1746, d. bt 1811 - 1820
Joseph Curtis+² b. c 1749, d. bt 1795 - 1797
Samuel Curtis Jr.+¹³ b. c 1751, d. c 1814
James Curtis Sr.+ b. c 1752, d. c Jul 1795
John Curtis+² b. c 1756, d. c Jun 1830
Caleb Curtis+² b. c 1758, d. bt 1821 - 1830
Benjamin Curtis Sr.+² b. c 1759, d. bt Dec 1827 - Apr 1828

Citations

[S874] Marvin Robbins, "Ancestral File of Marvin Robbins", Ancestral File.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
[S206] Al Field, "Ancestral File of Al Field", Ancestral File.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1758.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1759.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1761.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1768.
[S883] "The Regulator Movement", Spring 1987, page 123.
[S893] William L. Saunders, North Carolina Colonial Records, Book 10, page 730-735.
[S916] Jo White Linn, "1773 Debtors of Col. John McGee, Orange County, N.C.", also original document from North Carolina Archives.
[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady), page 3.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800, 1810.

Lovey (Love) (?)^1,2

F, b. circa 1749, d. between 1831 and 1839

Last Edited

8 Jun 2012

Birth*

Lovey (Love) (?) was born circa 1749; believed to be one of the two females aged 80-89 in the 1830 Clark County, Indiana census; date of birth is set equal to the estimate for Joseph.³

Married Name

As of between 1770 and 1775,her married name was Curtis.⁴

Marriage*

She married Joseph Curtis, son of Samuel Curtis, between 1770 and 1775 at Guilford, North Carolina; rough estimate; no marriage record.⁴

Name Variation

As of between 1775 and 1779, Lovey (Love) (?) was also known as Love or Lovett Curtis.

Land Purch*

On 13 October 1796 Lovey (Love) (?) purchased land at on the waters of Caraway, Randolph, North Carolina, approximately 40 acres, for which "Love Curtis or Curtise" paid ten pounds to William Alexander, acting on behalf of David Alexander.⁵

(Witness) Tax List

She witnessed the tax of John Curtis in 1803 at John Clark's List, Capt. Redding's District, Randolph, North Carolina; "John Curtice of Lovey," 175 acres, 1 white poll.⁶

NoteB*

On 12 January 1808, Love Curtis, John Curtis and Nathan Overman posted bond for David Curtis, accused along with Levy Leech, on suspicion of accessory to receiving and concealing money from a negro man, the property of James Low, named Prince, that was stolen from Shubel Gardner; unclear whether this is David Curtis, son of Thomas Sr., or a younger man, otherwise unknown.⁷

NoteB*

The name "Love Curtis" on the 1810 list of members of the Abbots Creek Baptist Metting House; no further information.⁸

Census

Lovey (Love) (?) appeared on the census of 1810 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 160, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44; should be 1 female over 45, since she was over 45 in the 1800 census; names looks like "Lovey Custis."⁹

Census

She appeared on the census of 1820 at Washington Twp., Clark, Indiana, page 26, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female over 45.¹⁰

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Northeast of the State Road, Clark, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Curtis; page 8, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 40-49, 3 females--20-29, 30-39 and 80-89.¹¹

Death*

Lovey (Love) (?) died between 1831 and 1839 at Clark, Indiana.¹²

Family 1

Joseph Curtis b. c 1749, d. bt 1795 - 1797

Children

John Curtis+¹³ b. bt 1775 - 1779, d. 1833
Mary Curtis¹⁴ b. 1777, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Benjamin Curtis+¹⁵ b. bt 1780 - 1784, d. b 1840
Unknown Daughter Curtis^16,14 b. bt 1780 - 1784
David Curtis+¹⁷ b. c 1785, d. c 1829
Joseph Curtis+¹⁸ b. c 1787
Unknown Daughter Curtis¹⁹ b. bt 1791 - 1795
Arthur Curtis¹⁵ b. c 1795

Family 2

Child

Unknown Daughter Curtis¹⁴ b. bt 1785 - 1790

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 7, pages 64-65, Register of Deeds.
[S1] Census of Population 1800-1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1840.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Deed Book 7, pages 64-65, Register of Deeds.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1803.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2001, page 40, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.6 , NC Archives).
[S1591] Guilford Genealogist, "Membership Roll of Abbotts Creek Baptist Meeting House."
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1800-1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 000114039.
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas.
[S1] Census of Population 1820-1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800, 1810.

Thomas Curtis Sr.^1,2

M, b. circa 1746, d. between 1811 and 1820

Father

Samuel Curtis^1,2 b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779

Last Edited

22 Jan 2016

Birth*

Thomas Curtis Sr. was born circa 1746; If Thomas was born as early as 1745, he should have appeared as a poll in the 1761 census; he did appear in the 1768 census making his date of birth not later than 1752; this assumes he was in North Carolina in 1761, as were Samuel and Joshua; Virginia is a likely place of birth but no record has yet appeared.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Eleanor Bryant, daughter of John Bryant, circa 1763 at Rowan, North Carolina.¹

NoteB

If Thomas and Eleanor had any daughters, they probably were born between 1770 and 1775; in the 1790 census, they reported 3 boys under 16 (Moses, Amos & Benj.) and 1 over 16 (David); Thomas Jr., Joshua and John were in their own households.⁴

Tax List

Thomas Curtis Sr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1768 at Rowan, North Carolina; no polls.^5,6

NoteB

James, Joseph, Samuel and Thomas Curtis appeared on the list of debtors of Col. John McGee, an Orange County, NC merchant; unclear which Samuel this is; also Elijah & Elisha Isaacks, Coble, Nation, Robins, Staley, Trogdon, Vickrey and Welborn. His place of business was in Randolph County after it was formed in 1789.⁷

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1779 at William Millikan's List, Randolph, North Carolina; 2 horses, 6 cattle and 25 acres of improved lands, no polls.^6,8

NoteB

Thomas signed a petition presented to the North Carolina legislature on 26 January 1779, asking that Guilford County be divided into two compat counties.⁹

Land Entry*

He entered land on 10 May 1780 at Randolph, North Carolina, described as 250 acres on both sides of Carraway adjacent to Samuel Lowe. James Curtis and Thomas Curtis Jr. carried chains for the survey.¹⁰

NoteB*

On 12 June 1780 Thomas made an entry for 150 acres of land on both sides of Caraway Creek, including "James Curtis improvements." Thomas Curtis Jr. and Peter Ledford carried chains.^6,11

NoteB

In the December 1781 session of the Randolph County Court, Thomas Curtis, Samuel Curtis, Benjamin Curtis and John Curtis "charged with having joined the British Arme, to this Court appeared and discharged for want of Testimoney and took the Oath of Allegiance to the State of North Carolina." On 25 December 1781, Governor Alexander Martin offered full pardons to Tory sympathizers provided they were not guilty of "murder, robbery, and house breaking," and that they surrender and enlist in the Continental battalions for one year. None of these men are known to have enlisted.¹²

NoteB

On 4 December 1781, the Commissioners of Randolph County issued an interest-bearing note in the amount of 9 1/4 Spanish Milled Dollars to Thomas Curtis, in return for "provisions and forage at the prices ascertained. . . by the Congress of the United States."¹²

NoteB

On 14 December 1781, a certificate of purchase by Wm. Bell, County Commissioner, from Thomas Curtices "Provisions & forage at the prices ascertained in Spanish milled Dollars. . . amountnig to nine and one forth spanish milled dollars."

NoteB*

The March 1784 Randolph County execution docket shows that Thomas Curtice and son Thomas collected about 2 pounds from Benj. Reams & wife; this proves Thomas Jr. was the son of Thomas.¹³

NoteB

On 2 November 1784, a deed was issued to Thomas by the State of North Carolina for the same 150 acres; chainbearers were Thomas Curtis, Jr. and Peter Ledford.

NoteB

In the December 1784 court session, a warrant was issued to the sheriff to "take the bodies of Thomas Curtice, Jr. and Thomas Curtis, Sen., Planters. . . have them before the Justices of our County Court of Please and Quarter Sessions. . . on second Monday in March next. . . to answer John Collier, in behalf of himself and William C. Millikan, John Arnold, James Douggan, and the rest of their associates. . . and render unto him the sum of thirty pounds current money which they unjustly detain. Damage Twelve pounds.¹⁴

NoteB

On 11,14 and 15 September 1787, Thomas Curtice served as a juror in Randolph County Court.¹⁵

NoteB

In 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to establish a new court house building at the Cross Roads.¹⁶

NoteB

In Sep-Oct 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to ratify the Constitution.¹⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 313, 3 males under 16, 2 males over 16, 1 female.⁴

(Witness) NoteB

James Curtis, Thomas Curtis Senr and Samuel Curtis were summoned for jury duty for the March 1790 court session.¹²

NoteB*

John and Thomas Curtis named as witnesses, William York planter charged with assault upon one Francis Arnold on 7 March 1790.¹⁸

NoteB*

Thomas Curtis Senr and Benjamin Curtis were summoned for jury duty for the March 1791 Court session.¹²

Land Sale*

On 18 September 1792 Thomas Curtis Sr. sold land at Randolph, North Carolina, On 18 September 1792, Thomas and Ellenor sold 250 acres of land on Caraway Creek, adjoining Samuel Lowe, to Leonard Ellrod. This probably indicates the date of their removal to Burke County, North Carolina.^19,6

(Witness) NoteB

He; The November 1794 Randolph court minutes state that Thomas Curtice was allowed 12 miles for each court he attended as a witness in the case Robert Reding v. Alex Robbins; more likely this is Thomas Jr. than his father.¹²

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1797 at Joseph Dobson's Co., Burke, North Carolina; no acreage, no polls, which indicates this was Thomas Sr., who would not have been subject to the poll tax at his age; being 50 years old or over is consistent with the 1746 date of birth.²⁰

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1799 at Burke, North Carolina; no acreage or poll information.²¹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1800 at Captain Montfort's Company, Burke, North Carolina; 100 acres, list is labeled as "pre-1800" by authors; "Ursley" Curtice listed with 100 acres; identity unknown; Allison Maffet and Bird families also present.²²

Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Burke, North Carolina, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45; Benj., Amos and an unknown female; Moses' whereabouts are unknown, but may have been off studying.²³

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1803 at Captain James Young's Company, Burke, North Carolina; 100 acres, no polls.²⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1804 at Captain James Young's Company, Burke, North Carolina; 150 acres, no polls.²⁵

NoteB

A Burke County deed proven 2 March 1809 by Joshua Curtis evidences a gift of property from Thomas Curtis to Benjamin Curtis; Thomas & Eleanor appear to be the elderly couple in Benj.'s household in the 1810 census. This is an important element of proof of parentage.²⁶

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1810 Morgantown, Burke, North Carolina, in the household of Benjamin Curtis; page 335, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45, assumed to be Thomas & Eleanor.²⁷

Death*

Thomas Curtis Sr. died between 1811 and 1820 at Burke, North Carolina; Thomas was certainly dead by 1820, when he does not appear in the census. The 1809 deed of gift to Benjamin suggests he may have died closer to 1810 than to 1820, as such gifts are usually made in return for support and care during the remaining lives. There are no further Burke County records for Thomas; most Burke County records were burned by the Yankees.²⁸

Family

Eleanor Bryant b. c 1746, d. bt 1821 - 1830

Children

Thomas Curtis Jr.+⁴ b. c 1765, d. bt 1813 - 1820
Joshua Curtis+ b. c 1766, d. Nov 1847
David Curtis+²⁹ b. c 1767, d. c 1825
John Curtis+ b. 1769, d. bt 1854 - 1855
Moses Curtis+³⁰ b. 3 Oct 1777, d. 4 Sep 1853
Amos Curtis+³¹ b. 10 Jun 1782, d. 1866
Benjamin Curtis+³² b. 1788, d. bt Jan 1864 - Jun 1864

Citations

[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 1.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1768.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 2.
[S916] Jo White Linn, "1773 Debtors of Col. John McGee, Orange County, N.C.", pp. 38-43; original photocopied at North Carolina Archives.
[S887] Clerk of Randolph County, Randolph County, North Carolina Tax List 1779.
[S2301] Larry W. Cates, "Legilslative Petitions, 1779 Sessions, Part II."
[S918] Hager & Pruitt Grigg, Randolph County North Carolina Land Entries, Entry book 6, page 239, file 4, grant 145, entry 186.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Entry Book 6, page 257, Register of Deeds.
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas.
[S1356] Randolph County Court, Randolph County Execution Docket.
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, December 1784 session.
[S1205] Al Field, Randolph County Court Minutes 1787 to 1794 (Microfilm), pages 2, 5 and 12.
[S919] Jr. Lowell McKay Whatley, "Courthouse Petition", page 36.
[S920] Unknown author, "Petition to Ratify the Constitution", page 4.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 25 Criminal Actions (C.R. 81.326.3-1790, NC Archives.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records, Register of Deeds.
[S1128] Edith Warren Huggins, Burke County Land& Misc. Records, Volume IV, page 121.
[S1128] Edith Warren Huggins, Burke County Land& Misc. Records, Volume IV, page 9.
[S1128] Edith Warren Huggins, Burke County Land& Misc. Records, Volume IV, page 131.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1126] "Unknown short article title", Volume XVII, No. 4, November 1999, page 20.
[S1126] "Unknown short article title", Volume XVIII, No. 1, February 2000.
[S1128] Edith Warren Huggins, Burke County Land& Misc. Records, Volume IV, page 46.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, pages 229-230.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, pages 5-7.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 284.

Joseph Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1749, d. between 1795 and 1797

Father

Samuel Curtis¹ b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779

Last Edited

22 Jan 2016

Birth*

Joseph Curtis was born circa 1749; listed as a son of Samuel in 1768 Rowan tax list, and was over 16.¹

(Witness) Tax List

He witnessed the tax of Samuel Curtis in 1768 at William Millikan's District, Rowan, North Carolina; three polls, sons Joseph and James; area is now included in southern Guilford and northern Randolph counties.²

Marriage*

Joseph Curtis married Lovey (Love) (?) between 1770 and 1775 at Guilford, North Carolina; rough estimate; no marriage record.³

NoteB

Tax List

Joseph Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1779 at William Millikan's List, Randolph, North Carolina; lived next to Benjamin.⁵

NoteB

Joseph signed a petition presented to the North Carolina legislature on 26 January 1779, asking that Guilford County be divided into two compat counties.⁶

Land Entry*

He entered land on 4 February 1779 at Randolph, North Carolina, described as 100 acres on the water of Carraway. Joseph apparently assigned this warrant to William Durnel, who assigned it to Samuel Millikan on 10 Jun 1787. Then on 4 June 1790, Milikan assigned the warrant to Joseph. The property was surveyed for Joseph Curtis on 26 August 1797 and a certificat was issued 7 June 1799. There are no deed records that refer to this property.⁷

NoteB

Joseph appeared on the list of book accounts of Andrew Hoover, whose estate inventory was recorded in the September 1783 Randolph County court session.

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 12 August 1785 at Captains Clark and Gray's District, Randolph, North Carolina; 1 white poll, 400 acres, neighbors were Low, Justice, Ellis, Younce, Harlon.⁸

NoteB*

In Sep-Oct 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to ratify the Constitution.⁹

NoteB

On 4 June 1790, Samuel Millikan assigned a warrant for 100 acres of land on Caraway Creek to Joseph Curtis, which Millikan had obtained from William Durnel on 10 June 1787. This land was surveyed for Joseph Curtis on 26 August 1797, but there is no further record for this land.¹⁰

Land Purch*

In December 1791 Joseph Curtis purchased land at Randolph, North Carolina, from John (illegible) , proven in open court by William Lane and (illegible.)¹¹

NoteB

On 14 March 1792 a deed from Joseph Curtis to Thomas Layton and Stephen Alexander was proven in open court by Jeduthan Harper and ordered to be registered. This deed is not present in the Randolph County deed books!¹²

Death*

He died between 1795 and 1797 at Randolph, North Carolina; Love purchased 40 acres of land near Caraway in October 1796 and was widowed in 1800 census.^13,14

Family

Lovey (Love) (?) b. c 1749, d. bt 1831 - 1839

Children

John Curtis+¹⁵ b. bt 1775 - 1779, d. 1833
Mary Curtis¹⁶ b. 1777, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Benjamin Curtis+¹⁷ b. bt 1780 - 1784, d. b 1840
Unknown Daughter Curtis^18,16 b. bt 1780 - 1784
David Curtis+¹⁹ b. c 1785, d. c 1829
Joseph Curtis+²⁰ b. c 1787
Unknown Daughter Curtis²¹ b. bt 1791 - 1795
Arthur Curtis¹⁷ b. c 1795

Citations

[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists, 1768.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1840.
[S916] Jo White Linn, "1773 Debtors of Col. John McGee, Orange County, N.C."
[S913] William Perry Johnson, "1779 Tax List of Randolph County."
[S2301] Larry W. Cates, "Legilslative Petitions, 1779 Sessions, Part II."
[S918] Hager & Pruitt Grigg, Randolph County North Carolina Land Entries, Entry book 104, page 160, file 1155, grant 1149, entry 1034.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Volume II, Winter 1977.
[S920] Unknown author, "Petition to Ratify the Constitution", page 7.
[S918] Hager & Pruitt Grigg, Randolph County North Carolina Land Entries, Warrant Number 1034.
[S1205] Al Field, Randolph County Court Minutes 1787 to 1794 (Microfilm), December 1791, page 178.
[S1205] Al Field, Randolph County Court Minutes 1787 to 1794 (Microfilm), page 185, 14 March 1792.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Deed book 7, pages 64-65, Register of Deeds.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond 000114039.
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas.
[S1] Census of Population 1820-1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800, 1810.

Caleb Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1758, d. between 1821 and 1830

Father

Samuel Curtis¹ b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779

Last Edited

22 Jan 2016

Birth*

Caleb Curtis was born circa 1758 at Rowan, North Carolina; 1756 to 1765 based on 1800 and 1810 censuses, 1758 makes him age 21 when he appeared on the 1779 tax list.^2,1,3

NoteB

There are no records of who Caleb's children were; however census records show he had at least 7, perhaps 9 children.

Marriage*

He married Mrs. Caleb Curtis circa 1776 at Randolph, North Carolina.⁴

Tax List

Caleb Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1779 at William Millikan's District, Randolph, North Carolina; lived next to David Fouts, near Andrew Hoover.⁵

NoteB

Caleb signed a petition presented to the North Carolina legislature on 26 January 1779, asking that Guilford County be divided into two compat counties.⁶

NoteB*

In 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to establish a new court house building at the Cross Roads.⁷

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 12 August 1785 at Captains Clark and Gray's District, Randolph, North Carolina; listed 1 white poll, no acreage given; adjacent families were Robens, Ledford, Harmon and John Curtes.⁸

NoteB

On 13 Jun 1786, the Randolph County grand jury summoned Jesse Harris on a charge of assaulting Caleb Curtis.⁹

NoteB

On 13 June 1786 Jesse Harris charged by the Court with assaulting Caleb Curtis.¹⁰

NoteB

Summons issued on 14 March 1787 for Caleb Curtice, assault and battery.¹¹

NoteB*

In the December 1787 term, the grand jury charged Moses Robins, Thomas Williams and Caleb Curtis for "behaveing in a rioting manner."¹²

(Witness) NoteB

On 9 Feb 1788, John and Benjamin posted bond for the appearance in court of Caleb Curtis, charged with assault and battery.¹³

NoteB

In Sep-Oct 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to ratify the Constitution.¹⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 307, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 4 females.¹⁵

NoteB*

The December 1792 grand jury charged John Robbins, laborer, of making an assault upon Caleb Curtis; Benj. Curtis, Jerem Arnold named as witnesses.¹⁶

NoteB

Caleb was named as a witness to the alleged assault by Jesse Harris, Sr., yeoman upon William Boice on 20 September 1793.¹⁷

NoteB

In the March 1794 Court session, William Boice, laborer, and William Bain, laborer, were separately charged with assaulting Caleb Curtis on 1 March 1794.¹⁸

NoteB

On 13 April 1794, a warrant was issued against Caleb Curtis, on the complaint of John Arnold, who cited the information of Joseph Robbins that Curtis threatened to take the life of said Arnold.¹⁹

NoteB

The August 1796 grand jury charged William Dickey, blacksmith, with assaulting Caleb Curtis, Jeremiah Arnold, witness.²⁰

NoteB

The grand jury of the February 1797 term charged Caleb Curtis as "a common and profane swearer."²¹

NoteB

James Skene charged with assaulting Caleb Curtis on 20 November 1797.²²

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1799 at Captain Miller's List, Randolph, North Carolina; 1 white poll, no acreage, Fuller, Bell, Arnold and Waymier were neighbors.²³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Hillsboro District, Randolph, North Carolina, page 307, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 female over 45.⁴

NoteB

Caleb was charged with assaulting William Low on 21 May 1800.²⁴

NoteB

Caleb was included on the list of tax insolvents in the May 1801 Randolph County court session.²⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1810 at Morgantown, Burke, North Carolina, page 343, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45; no wife; image is very blurry and name is difficult to read.²⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Burke, North Carolina, page 85, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 18-25, 1 male over 45.²⁷

Death*

He died between 1821 and 1830 at Burke, North Carolina; no further record after 1820 census; however, most Burke County documents were burned by the Yankees.²⁸

Family

Mrs. Caleb Curtis b. c 1755, d. bt 1801 - 1810

Children

Ann (Amy) Curtis+ b. c 1776, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Mary Curtis+²⁹ b. 11 Dec 1777, d. c 1844
Rachel Curtis+³⁰ b. 1780, d. 21 Aug 1857
James Curtis²⁹ b. bt 1785 - 1790
Levi Curtis+⁴ b. c 1788, d. 1848
Prudence (Prudey) Curtis+^31,32 b. c 1792, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Marion Curtis+³³ b. bt 1795 - 1800, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Patsey Curtis+²⁶ b. bt 1801 - 1805
Sarah Elvira Curtis³⁴ b. 8 May 1801, d. 21 Mar 1871
Amos Curtis+³³ b. 15 Nov 1806, d. bt Mar 1876 - Apr 1876

Citations

[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
[S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S913] William Perry Johnson, "1779 Tax List of Randolph County."
[S2301] Larry W. Cates, "Legilslative Petitions, 1779 Sessions, Part II."
[S919] Jr. Lowell McKay Whatley, "Courthouse Petition", page 36.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Volume I, No. 1, Spring/Summer 1977, page 42.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Volume XXIII, No. 3, Summer 1999, page 20.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 1999, page 20 (CR 81.326.1 - Undated Criminal Actions, NC Archives).
[S958] "Ashe County 1815 Tax List", Fall 1999, page 20 (C.R. 81.326.3 1788 NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 19 (Criminal Actions 1787 File-B, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 21, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.316.3, 1788, NC Archives).
[S920] Unknown author, "Petition to Ratify the Constitution", page 4.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 2000, page 8, Criminal Actions (C.R.081.326.3-Folder A, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 2000, Criminal Actions, page 13 (C.R.081.326.4-1793 Folder A, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2000, page 16, Criminal Actions (Folder 1794-B, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2000, page 19, Criminal Actions (Folder 1794-B, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 2000, page 43, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.4-1796, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 2000, page 43, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.4-1797, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 2000, page 46, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.4-1796, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal."
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Winter 2000, page 35, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.00, 1800-A, NC Archives).
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, May 1801 Term, page 265.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 320.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810, 1820.
[S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Old Choestoe, Union County Georgia.

John Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1756, d. circa June 1830

Father

Samuel Curtis¹ b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779

Last Edited

19 Dec 2009

Birth*

John Curtis was born circa 1756 at Rowan, North Carolina; Estimated between 1753 and 1760 based on tax records and siblings; born 1756 or later according to 1800 census; born before 1765 based on 1810 census; brother Benjamin's birth estimated at 1759.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Andrews circa 1779 at Randolph, North Carolina.³

Tax List

John Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1779 at William Cole's List, Randolph, North Carolina.⁴

NoteB

In the December 1781 session of the Randolph County Court, Thomas Curtis, Samuel Curtis, Benjamin Curtis and John Curtis "charged with having joined the British Arme, to this Court appeared and discharged for want of Testimoney and took the Oath of Allegiance to the State of North Carolina." On 25 December 1781, Governor Alexander Martin's offered full pardons to Tory sympathizers provided they were not guilty of "murder, robbery, and house breaking," and that they surrender and enlist in the Continental battalions for one year. None of these men are known to have enlisted.⁵

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 12 August 1785 at Captains Clark and Gray's Districts, Randolph, North Carolina; listed 1 white poll, only John Curtis in this tax list; adjacent families were Robens, Ledford, Harmon & Caleb Curtis.⁶

NoteB*

In 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to establish a new court house building at the Cross Roads.⁷

NoteB

On 9 Feb 1788, John and Benjamin posted bond for the appearance in court of Caleb Curtis, charged with assault and battery.⁸

NoteB

In Sep-Oct 1788 he signed a petition urging the General Assembly to ratify the Constitution.⁹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina, page 303, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females.¹⁰

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1790 at Randolph, North Carolina; 1 white poll, 75 acres.¹¹

NoteB*

John and Thomas Curtis named as witnesses, William York planter charged with assault upon one Francis Arnold on 7 March 1790.¹²

NoteB*

On 16 December 1790, John Curtice and James Roberts appeared in open court to prove the will of Godfrey Ridge, dec'd; James Curtice and Hamon Miller were qualified as administrators.¹³

NoteB

John Curtis was charged with committing assault and battery against James Anderson on 29 July 1791; the name James Anderson does not appear in the 1790 or 1800 Randolph census; this also may have been John's nephew John Curtis.¹⁴

(Witness) NoteB

The June 1792 term grand jury charged James Graves with selling a half pint of whisky contrary to an Act of Assembly, i.e., without a license. It further charged Joseph Robins, John Robins (son of Joseph), Thomas Curtis, Benjamin Curtis, David Smith, John Curtis and Whitlock Arnold with conducting a raid on the house of James Graves, entering the house violently "and did then and there throw stones and clubs on said Hous to the great terror of said Graves and his family and did then assault and beat Ann wife of said James and did then and there many other enormities."¹⁵

Moved*

He moved to Buffaloe Creek Area, Lincoln, North Carolina, in 1797; his daughter Sarah married Isaac Anderson in that year in Lincoln County.¹⁶

Land Sale*

On 17 January 1799 John Curtis sold land at Lincoln, North Carolina, to Towry Ledford for 24 pounds, described as 40 acres on the west side of Little Creek of Buffaloe Creek bordering on Thomas Norman, formerly entered by Thomas Norman, witnessed by John and Ferney Norman.¹⁷

Land Purch*

On 22 January 1799 John Curtis purchased land at Lincoln, North Carolina, from John Norman for 80 pounds, described as 200 acres on the west side of Little Creek of Buffaloe Creek, bordering on Thomas Norman, James Murphey, Henry Carlock and Saunders, part of Thomas Norman Sr.'s new survey, witnessed by Ferny and William Norman.¹⁸

Land Entry

He entered land on 26 October 1799 at Burke, North Carolina, survey for 200 acres located on Glade Creek; chainbearers Thomas Bird and Edmond Leamy. Issued 11 December 1800.¹⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 at Lincoln, North Carolina, page 888, 1 male under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.²⁰

Land Sale

On 13 October 1801 John Curtis sold land at Lincoln, North Carolina, to John Clark for $300, described as 135 acres on the west side of Little Creek of Buffaloe Creek, bordering on Carlock, part of Thomas Norman Sr. and Carlock grants, witnessed by Anthony Clark Jr., James and Robert Clark.²¹

Land Sale

On 2 February 1802 John Curtis sold land at Hominy Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, to Jonathan Oxford, described as 100 acres, lying on both sides of Beaverdam Creek, a fork of Hominy.¹⁶

Land Entry*

He entered land on 22 September 1802 at Buncombe, North Carolina, described as 200 acres bordering Aly Wilemon's camp and his own home; he sold this tract to Joel McCreary on 16 October 1802.¹⁶

Land Sale

On 16 October 1802 John Curtis sold land at Buncombe, North Carolina, 200 acres to Joel McCrary.²²

Land Purch

In 1803 John Curtis purchased land at Buncombe, North Carolina, from John Davidson, 100 acres on Beaverdam Creek.²³

Land Purch

On 7 September 1804 John Curtis purchased land at Buncombe, North Carolina, from James Dunsmore, described as 80 acres lying on both sides of Flat Creek, bordering Adam Dunsmore and Towery Ledford; Isaac Anderson witness.¹⁶

Land Purch

On 24 October 1804 John Curtis purchased land at Buncombe, North Carolina, from James Dunsmore, 2 50 acre parcels, location not given.²⁴

Land Sale

On 12 November 1804 John Curtis sold land at Buncombe, North Carolina, to Samuel Chunn of Asheville, 140 acres, the land lying on both sides of the south fork of Hominy Creek.¹⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1810 at Buncombe, North Carolina, page 272, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45.²⁵

Land Sale

On 8 September 1814 John Curtis sold land at Buncombe, North Carolina, to William Kyle, on Flat Creek.²⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Warren, Tennessee, page 320, 1 male and 1 female over 45.²⁷

Land Sale*

On 7 April 1821 John Curtis to John Curtis Jr. sold land at Warren, Tennessee, "for the goodwill and affection that I have to my son John Curtis," 100 acres, described as on the waters of the barren fork of Collins River, being part of a tract granted to Moses Davis' heirs.²⁸

Land Entry

John Curtis entered land on 5 July 1824 at Barron Fork of Collins River, Warren, Tennessee, described as 50 acres, including a school house, part of a 300 acre survey that John Raines lives on.²⁹

Land Purch

On 31 March 1825 John Curtis purchased land at Warren, Tennessee, from Alexander D. Laughlin for $600, a 100 acres parcel lying on the barren fork of Collins River in second district, ninth range and six south section, including the plantation where Alexander D. Laughlin now lives. witnessed by John L. Husten and John Curtis Jr.³⁰

NoteB

By virtue of an act of the General Assembly of the state of Tennessee to promote morality & religion, I have survey 4 acres for Benjamin Hawkins & Asahel Rains, John Curtis & Samuel Riley, representatives for the Baptist Church on the Barren Fork of Collins River, NE corner of a 22 acre tract belonging to Samuel Riley, south boundary line of a 100 acre tract belonging to John Curtis, including the Barren Fork Meeting House. Surveyed October 1825. Samuel Riley & Benjamins Hawkins, cc. J.B. Perkins, DS.³¹

Land Entry

He entered land on 2 January 1826 at Barren Fork of Collins River, Warren, Tennessee, 50 acres, SW corner of the tract that Jesse Harris now lives on, east boundary line of Samuel Riley's 30 acre tract. Survey 2 October 1826. Samuel Riley & John Curtis, SCC. J.B. Perkins, DS.³²

Will*

He left a will on 3 April 1829 at Warren, Tennessee; I, John Curtis of Warren County. . . my executors Edward Curtis and Alexander Petty, and as touching such worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me with, I give and bequeath unto my two sons James and Edward Curtis, $100.00 each. I also give to my daughter Sarah's children $8.00 to be equall divided amongst them and no more. Also I give unto my son John Curtis's children $8.00 to be equally divided betwixt them, and no more. I give my beloved wife Elizabeth Curtis all the balance of my estate during her natural life and at her death to be equally divided between my five children to wit: James, Edward, Polly, Nancy and Charlotte. Witnessed Isaac Young, William Young, J. Harris.³³

Death*

He died circa June 1830 at Warren, Tennessee; will was probated on 5 July 1830.¹⁶

Family

Elizabeth Andrews b. c 1761, d. bt 1831 - 1840

Children

James W. Curtis+³ b. c 1781
Sarah Curtis^20,16 b. c 1782, d. c 1815
Nancy Curtis b. c 1784
Edward Curtis+^34,16 b. c 1785, d. c 1830
Polly Curtis³⁵ b. bt 1785 - 1790
Charlotte Curtis³⁶ b. bt 1785 - 1790
John Curtis Jr.+ b. c 1791, d. bt Sep 1828 - Dec 1828

Citations

[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
[S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1800-1830.
[S913] William Perry Johnson, "1779 Tax List of Randolph County."
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, December 1781 session.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Volume I, No. 1, Sprin/Summer 1977, page 42.
[S919] Jr. Lowell McKay Whatley, "Courthouse Petition", page 36.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 21, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.316.3, 1788, NC Archives).
[S920] Unknown author, "Petition to Ratify the Constitution", page 4.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 25 Criminal Actions (C.R. 81.326.3-1790, NC Archives.
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, December 1790 term, page 140.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 1999, page 27, Criminal Actions (C.R. 81.326.3-1791, NC Archives).
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 2000, pages 9-10, Criminal Actions (C.R.081.326.3-Folder B, NC Archives).
[S1039] Don Martini, Curtis Family of Warren County.
[S1041] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Lincoln County Deed Abstracts, Book 20, page 158.
[S1041] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Lincoln County Deed Abstracts, Book 20, page 155.
[S1128] Edith Warren Huggins, Burke County Land& Misc. Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1041] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Lincoln County Deed Abstracts, Book 21, page 8.
[S1042] James E. Wooley, Buncombe County Deed Index, Book 7, page 289.
[S1042] James E. Wooley, Buncombe County Deed Index, Book 4, page 655.
[S1042] James E. Wooley, Buncombe County Deed Index, Book D, pages 165 & 177.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1042] James E. Wooley, Buncombe County Deed Index, Book 11, page 493.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1337] McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee Register of Deeds, Warren County Deed Register, Book D, pages 193-194.
[S1044] Nona Williams, Warren County Land Grants, page 31, Warren County Land Grant book page 119, no. 367.
[S1135] WPA Historical Records Projects, Warren County Deed Records, Warren Deed Book B, pages 108-109.
[S1136] Nona Williams, Warren County Plat Books, Volume 1, page 170.
[S1136] Nona Williams, Warren County Plat Books, Volume 1, page 241, entry 1003.
[S1043] Betty Moore Majors, Warren County Will Books, pages 10-12, Warren County Will Book 1, pp. 53-54.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S1043] Betty Moore Majors, Warren County Will Books, Will Book 1, page 53-54.
[S1043] Betty Moore Majors, Warren County Will Books, Will Book 1, pages 53-54.

Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1744, d. before 1816

Father

Samuel Curtis^4,2,1 b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779

Last Edited

27 Nov 2015

Birth*

Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis was born circa 1744; age based on that of her husband and brothers.^4,2,1

Name Variation

As of 1744, Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis was also known as Sarah Curtice The name Sarah apparently comes from a DAR file that makes source reference to the Clinton County, Indiana history, but the history only refers to her as Elizabeth.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1762,her married name was Robbins.¹

Marriage*

She married John Robbins circa 1762 at Rowan, North Carolina; no marriage record; Rowan County is the most likely.^1,3

Death*

Elizabeth (Sarah) Curtis died before 1816 at Randolph, North Carolina; before the family moved to Indiana.⁶

(Witness) Bio

John and Elizabeth (Curtis) Robbins, were also natives of North Carolina, of Welsh descent. The former was a Baptist clergyman, and at the battle of Guilford Court-House was taken prisoner by the Tories, and his ill treatment while a captive affected his mind and he never fully recovered although he lived to be 100 years old. [History of Clinton County, Indiana (Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co., 1886), pp. 863-864, George W. Robbins]

Family

John Robbins b. c 1741, d. 8 May 1834

Children

Moses Robbins+⁷ b. 26 Jan 1765, d. 28 Mar 1850
Elizabeth Robbins² b. bt 1766 - 1770

Citations

[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady), page 3.
[S874] Marvin Robbins, "Ancestral File of Marvin Robbins", Ancestral File.
[S928] Inter-State Publishing Co., History of Clinton County, Indiana, pages 863-864.
[S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
[S206] Al Field, "Ancestral File of Al Field", Ancestral File.
[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady), page 2.
[S866] Alyce H. Kenady, Robbins History (Kenady).