John William Curtis1,2

M, b. 16 May 1880, d. 2 April 1935
FatherNapoleon Bonaparte Curtis1 b. 4 May 1845, d. 20 Mar 1907
MotherMary Ann (Angie) Ward1 b. 4 Nov 1845, d. 29 Mar 1903
Last Edited3 Mar 2008
Birth*John William Curtis was born on 16 May 1880 at Randolph, North Carolina; date of birth calculated from death certificate is 17 May 1881; cemetery record is 16 May 1881; since he was listed as 1 month old in the 1880 census, the draft registration date is used.1,2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 New Salem Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Napoleon Bonaparte Curtis and Mary Ann (Angie) Ward; page 34B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.1 
Marriage*John William Curtis married Martha Carolina Jones on 15 May 1903 at Randolph, North Carolina; 1903 from obituary; 1905 from marriage record transcription.3,5,6 
Census*John William Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 88, sheet 7A, occupation retail merchant, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living; 3 children and Aunt Lucinda.7 
Marriage*He married Runa (Runie) Clapp on 10 January 1918 at W.R. Rankins' home, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; by G. Millaway, minister.8,9 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 John William Curtis registered for the draft at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a merchant in Liberty.2 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 108, sheet 3A, occupation retail merchant-men's clothing, owned home, 4 children at home.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 2B, occupation director-funeral home, owned home valued at $3,200, 3 children at home.10 
ObitJohn William's obituary was published in the Courier on 2 April 1935:

John W. Curtis Stricken Today. Leading Business Man of Liberty Dies After Several Weeks of Illness.
John W. Curtis, 53 years of age, died at his home in Liberty at 6:30 o'clock this morning after an illness of several weeks. He was treated at a local hospital for some time but returned to his home about two weeks ago. He was born at the family homestead eight miles west of Liberty and had spent his entire life in that community, having entered business at Liberty as a young man. He established the undertaking firm which bears his name in 1912.
He was widely known in his profession and was a member of the North Carolina Funeral Directors' association. He was also active in fraternal and religious circles, having been a member of the Liberty Methodist Protest church and of the Mason and Junior orders. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the residence in Liberty by Rev. Fred H. Love, pastor of the Liberty Methodist Protestant church; Dr. J.D. Williams, pastor of the Welch Memorial church in High Point, and Dr. A.G. Dickson, superintendent of the Methodist Protestant Children's home in High Point.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. T.E. Painter of Williamsburg, Va., and Misses Dorothy and Ladora of Liberty; one son, John W. Curtis, Jr. of Liberty; and three sisters, Mrs. A.J. Frazier and Mrs. Joe Swain of Liberty, and Mrs. John Swain, of Asheboro.6 
Death*He died on 2 April 1935 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 54; buried at the Fairview Cemetery.4,3 

Family 1

Martha Carolina Jones b. 13 Jan 1882, d. 23 Sep 1915
Children

Family 2

Runa (Runie) Clapp b. 18 Dec 1899, d. 28 Oct 1999
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Fairview Cemetery.
  4. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 22, page 221.
  5. [S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 6, page 37.
  6. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  11. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 4, page 192.
  12. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 2, page 233.
  13. [S546] Greenville Advocate, Various, 4 November 2001.

Isabella Frances Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 November 1839, d. 12 November 1903
FatherHiram Curtis1,2 b. 26 Jan 1804, d. 26 Apr 1864
MotherMargaret (Peggy) Staley1,2 b. 1 May 1806, d. 29 Apr 1862
Last Edited25 Dec 2007
Birth*Isabella Frances Curtis was born on 17 November 1839 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1840 Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 88, 2 females under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 male 30-40; Margaret omitted.3 
(Witness) CensusIsabella Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 25 November 1850 Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 237b, occupation not given, real estate valued at $600, 9 children and Mary Staley, age 80.1 
(Witness) CensusIsabella Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 Sandy Creek P.O., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 290, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children and 1 grandchild at home.4 
(Witness) CensusIsabella Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 15 September 1870 New Salem Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Napoleon Bonaparte Curtis and Mary Ann (Angie) Ward; page 437, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 2 children and 3 siblings living with them.5 
(Witness) CensusIsabella Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York; page 63A, occupation farmer, 1 child and sister at home.6 
CensusIsabella Frances Curtis and Lucinda C. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 95, sheet 234A, both single, working in the cotton mill.7 
Death*Isabella Frances Curtis died on 12 November 1903 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 63; buried at Gray's Chapel Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S907] Randolph County Genealogical Society DAR, Randolph County, North Carolina Cemeteries, Gray's Chapel Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Lucinda C. Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 8 February 1842, d. 18 February 1914
FatherHiram Curtis1,2 b. 26 Jan 1804, d. 26 Apr 1864
MotherMargaret (Peggy) Staley1,2 b. 1 May 1806, d. 29 Apr 1862
Last Edited25 Dec 2007
Birth*Lucinda C. Curtis was born on 8 February 1842 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 November 1850 Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 237b, occupation not given, real estate valued at $600, 9 children and Mary Staley, age 80.1 
(Witness) CensusLucinda C. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 Sandy Creek P.O., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 290, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children and 1 grandchild at home.4 
(Witness) CensusLucinda C. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 September 1870 New Salem Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Napoleon Bonaparte Curtis and Mary Ann (Angie) Ward; page 437, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 2 children and 3 siblings living with them.5 
Census*Lucinda C. Curtis and Isabella Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 95, sheet 234A, both single, working in the cotton mill.6 
(Witness) CensusLucinda C. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of John William Curtis; ED 88, sheet 7A, occupation retail merchant, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living; 3 children and Aunt Lucinda.7 
Death*Lucinda C. Curtis died on 18 February 1914 at John W. Curtis residence, Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 72; buried at Gray's Chapel Cemetery; no death record found.1,2 
ObitLucinda C.'s obituary was published in the Courier on between 25 February 1915 and 4 March 1915:
On February 18, 1915, Lucinda Curtis died at the home of John W. Curtis in Liberty, where she had lived for eight years. “Aunt Lou” had been almost an invalid for 12 years, and had been confined to her room for the past 5 months with dropsy. She suffered a great deal but bore her sufferings with great patience. She professed religion and joined the church at Gray’s Chapel in thee year 1864 and remained a faithful member for 48 years, and only one year failed to pay her pastor.
She was 73 years and 10 days old. She leaves one brother living, Dennis Curtis, of Randleman. She had two other brothers both having preceded her to the grave, John and Napoleon Curtis, also five sisters all having been dead several years. . . . Her remains were laid to rest on the 20th, at Gray’s Chapel Cemetery by the side of her sister, Isabel Curtis, who preceded her about 12 years ago. The funeral was conducted by G. F. Milloway, of Greensboro. (By her niece, Martha Curtis.)
Miss Lizzie Curtis, an aged maiden lady, aged some seventy or seventy-five years, a sister of the late Napoleon Curtis, died February 19, 1915, at the home of her nephew, Mr. John Curtis, at Liberty. The funeral was at Gray’s Chapel February 20. The deceased was an aunt of Mrs. Swaim, the wife of Dr. John Swaim, of Asheboro.8 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S907] Randolph County Genealogical Society DAR, Randolph County, North Carolina Cemeteries, Gray's Chapel.
  3. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage, page 232.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune, 25 February and 4 March 1915.

William Dennis Curtis1

M, b. 6 May 1852, d. 4 May 1936
FatherHiram Curtis1 b. 26 Jan 1804, d. 26 Apr 1864
MotherMargaret (Peggy) Staley1 b. 1 May 1806, d. 29 Apr 1862
Last Edited2 Oct 2008
Birth*William Dennis Curtis was born on 6 May 1852 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 Sandy Creek P.O., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 290, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children and 1 grandchild at home.3 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Dennis Curtis appeared on the census of 15 September 1870 New Salem Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Napoleon Bonaparte Curtis and Mary Ann (Angie) Ward; page 437, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 2 children and 3 siblings living with them.4 
Marriage*William Dennis Curtis married Roxanna Estelle York on 5 November 1870 at Central Falls, Randolph, North Carolina.5 
CensusWilliam Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 63A, occupation farmer, 1 child and sister at home.6 
CensusWilliam Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 94, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 7 children, 7 living.7 
CensusWilliam Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 94, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 7 children, 7 living.8 
CensusWilliam Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 112, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.9 
Census*William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 27, sheet 4A, occupation none, owned farm, 4 children at home.10 
Death*William Dennis Curtis died on 4 May 1936 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 83; buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.1,5,11 
ObitWilliam Dennis's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 8 May 1936:
William Dennis Curtis, 84, was found dead in his bed Monday morning at his home near Randleman. Funeral service was Tuesday at Bethany Methodist Protest church near Worthville. Mrs. Curtis was married 59 years ago to Roxanna E. York, who preceded him to the grave a year ago. If he had lived until Wednesday, he would have been 84 years old. He is survived by the following children: R.C. Curtis of Franklinville, Route 1; C.L. Curtis of Greensboro; W.B. Curtis of Randleman; Mrs. Floyd T. Yow of Greensboro; Mrs. R.F. Lynch, Lula and Mary of the home place.11 

Family

Roxanna Estelle York b. 16 May 1858, d. 4 Jul 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage, pages 232-233.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  11. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Roxanna Estelle York1

F, b. 16 May 1858, d. 4 July 1935
Last Edited2 Oct 2008
Birth*Roxanna Estelle York was born on 16 May 1858 at Randolph, North Carolina; daughter of Josiah Lyndon and Delphina (Pugh) York.1 
Married Name As of 5 November 1870,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William Dennis Curtis, son of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley, on 5 November 1870 at Central Falls, Randolph, North Carolina.1 
CensusRoxanna Estelle York and William Dennis Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 63A, occupation farmer, 1 child and sister at home.2 
CensusRoxanna Estelle York and William Dennis Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 94, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 7 children, 7 living.3 
CensusRoxanna Estelle York and William Dennis Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 94, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 7 children, 7 living.4 
CensusRoxanna Estelle York and William Dennis Curtis appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 at Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 112, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.5 
CensusRoxanna Estelle York and William Dennis Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 27, sheet 4A, occupation none, owned farm, 4 children at home.6 
Death*Roxanna Estelle York died on 4 July 1935 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 77; buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.7 
ObitRoxanna Estelle's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 11 July 1935:
o Gray’s Chapel for the funeral and burial, which were attended by a large gathering.
Roxanna Estelle Curtis, 77, died at her home on Randleman, Route 2, Thursday, July 4, of bronchial pneumonia. She had been in ill health for several years. Funeral service was held Friday at Bethany Methodist Protestant church by her pastor, Rev. S.F. Morton, assisted by Rev. Joel Trogdon. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was a daughter of Josiah and Delphina York, of near Cedar Falls. She was married to W.D. Curtis of Sandy Creek in 1876. Surviving are her husband; three sons, R.C., of Franklinville, C.L., of Greensboro, and W.B. Curtis, of Randleman, four daughters, Mrs. Floyd T. Yow of Greensboro, and Mrs. R.F. Lynch, Lula and Mary Curtis, all of the home place on Randleman, Route 2, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.8 

Family

William Dennis Curtis b. 6 May 1852, d. 4 May 1936
Children

Citations

  1. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage, pages 232-233.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage, pages 232-233; exact date from unsource family group sheet for Hiram Curtis found in Randolph County, NC Library.
  8. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Rodolph Clinton Curtis1,2

M, b. 22 June 1877, d. 14 August 1959
FatherWilliam Dennis Curtis1,2 b. 6 May 1852, d. 4 May 1936
MotherRoxanna Estelle York1,2 b. 16 May 1858, d. 4 Jul 1935
Last Edited21 Nov 2012
Birth*Rodolph Clinton Curtis was born on 22 June 1877 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York; page 63A, occupation farmer, 1 child and sister at home.1 
(Witness) CensusRodolph Clinton Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Randleman Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York; ED 94, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 7 children, 7 living.3 
Marriage*Rodolph Clinton Curtis married Ora Ann Bray on 5 October 1902 at Randolph, North Carolina.4,5 
Census*Rodolph Clinton Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at East Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 85, sheet 8B, occupation overseer-cotton mill, married 7 year, 3 children, 3 living.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Rodolph Clinton Curtis registered for the draft at Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by __?__ Cotton Mills in Cedar Falls as an overseer; resided in Cedar Falls, wife Ora Alva Curtis.7 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 2B, occupation overseer-cotton mill, renting, 5 children at home.8 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 14, sheet 5A, occupation card grinder-cotton mill, renting-$3 month, 6 children and a nephew, Thomas Curtis, age 9.9 
Death*He died on 14 August 1959 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 82; at the Asheboro Hospital; buried at First Baptist Church of Franklinville Cemetery.1,2,10 
ObitRodolph Clinton's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 17 August 1959:
Final rites for Rodolph C. Curtis, 82, of Franklinville, were held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock from the Franklinville Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Ed Daniels, assisted by Rev. Robert Hunsucker, officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Saunders, Clyde Williams, W.A. Martin, Roby Burrow, Clifford York and W.L. Cockman. Honorary pallbearers were members of Hanks Masonic Lodge. Mr. Curtis died Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the Randolph hospital after four years of declining health and ten days of critical illness.
A native of Randolph county, he had resided in the Franklinville community most of his life. He was a former mayor of Franklinville and also served as a councilman of the town. He had been a member of the Franklinville Baptist Church for more than 50 years and was a former Sunday school superintendent. Mr. Curtis had his 50 year Masonic pin, having been a member of Hanks Lodge No. 128 at Franklinville for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ora Bray Curtis; four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Mrs. W.K. Lewallen and Mrs. Charles Hughes of Asheboro and Mrs. Paul Wallace of Franklinville; three sons, W.R. of Washington, John M. of Raleigh and E.M. Curtis of Greensboro; four sisters, Mrs. B.L. Gupton of Greensboro, Mrs. R.F. Lynch, Miss Mary Curtis and Miss Lula Curtis of Randleman; 11 grandchildren.11 

Family

Ora Ann Bray b. 9 Sep 1883, d. 10 Oct 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage, pages 232-233.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 6, page 35.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 16, page 94.
  11. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.
  12. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  13. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 4, page 424.
  14. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 7, page 443.
  15. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 10, page 439.

Ellis Curtis1

M, b. 1856
FatherHiram Curtis1 b. 26 Jan 1804, d. 26 Apr 1864
MotherMargaret (Peggy) Staley1 b. 1 May 1806, d. 29 Apr 1862
Last Edited4 Nov 2006
Birth*Ellis Curtis was born in 1856 at Randolph, North Carolina; certainly a grandson, but parents unknown.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 Sandy Creek P.O., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Margaret (Peggy) Staley; page 290, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children and 1 grandchild at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Nancy J. Nixon1

F, b. 16 March 1858, d. 16 September 1876
FatherWilliam A. Nixon2 b. 1826, d. a 1870
MotherMary (Polly) Curtis2 b. 8 May 1831, d. 2 Aug 1908
Last Edited1 Dec 2006
Birth*Nancy J. Nixon was born on 16 March 1858 at Randolph, North Carolina; l.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 September 1860 Cedar Falls P.O., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William A. Nixon and Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 328, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 2 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusNancy J. Nixon appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 365b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $82, 4 children at home; William not in household.5 
Death*Nancy J. Nixon died on 16 September 1876 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 18; buried at Grays Chapel Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Grays Chapel.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Sarah A. Nixon1

F, b. 1862
FatherWilliam A. Nixon1 b. 1826, d. a 1870
MotherMary (Polly) Curtis1 b. 8 May 1831, d. 2 Aug 1908
Last Edited22 Mar 2006
Birth*Sarah A. Nixon was born in 1862 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 365b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $82, 4 children at home; William not in household.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah A. Nixon appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 97B, occupation keeping house, widowed/divorced, 3 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

John Curtis Nixon1

M, b. 29 July 1863, d. 3 February 1924
FatherWilliam A. Nixon2 b. 1826, d. a 1870
MotherMary (Polly) Curtis2 b. 8 May 1831, d. 2 Aug 1908
Last Edited19 Jun 2008
Birth*John Curtis Nixon was born on 29 July 1863 at Randolph, North Carolina.3,4,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 365b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $82, 4 children at home; William not in household.2 
Census*John Curtis Nixon appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 97B, occupation servant, single, living with Jabez and Mary York.6 
Marriage*He married Joanna Brown on 4 June 1893 at Randolph, North Carolina.7 
Census*John Curtis Nixon and Joanna Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 87, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.8 
Death*John Curtis Nixon died on 3 February 1924 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 60; buried at Grays Chapel Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery.9,10 

Family

Joanna Brown b. 22 Nov 1869, d. 13 Jul 1951
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
  4. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Bethany United Methodist Church.
  5. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1249] Registrar of Deeds, Randolph County Marriages, Book 5, page 63.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  10. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Grays Chapel.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Allen Wymer Nixon1

M, b. 1869
FatherWilliam A. Nixon2 b. 1826, d. a 1870
MotherMary (Polly) Curtis2 b. 8 May 1831, d. 2 Aug 1908
Last Edited1 Dec 2006
Birth*Allen Wymer Nixon was born in 1869 at Randolph, North Carolina.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 365b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $82, 4 children at home; William not in household.2 
(Witness) CensusAllen Wymer Nixon appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Mary (Polly) Curtis; page 97B, occupation keeping house, widowed/divorced, 3 children at home.3 
Marriage*Allen Wymer Nixon married Ella V. Armstrong on 1 May 1894 at Randolph, North Carolina.4 

Family

Ella V. Armstrong b. c 1870

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1249] Registrar of Deeds, Randolph County Marriages, Book 5, page 97.

Larkin Curtis1

M, b. between September 1791 and December 1791, d. 8 October 1815
FatherParish Garner2 b. 1770, d. c 1825
MotherFanny Curtis2 b. c 1775, d. bt 1845 - 1850
Last Edited10 May 2009
Birth*Larkin Curtis was born between September 1791 and December 1791 at Randolph, North Carolina; Larkin was a cousin of Henry and Robert Curtis.3,4,2,5 
Milit-Beg*He began military service in August 1813 at Jeremiah York's Home, Randolph, North Carolina, a a member of the militia commanded by Captain Cravens in the regiment commanded by Jesse A. Pearson and went into service about the first of February 1814.5 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jones on 2 September 1813 at Randolph, North Carolina; Bondsman, Samuel Curtis; L McMasters, witness; The bondsman probably was Samuel Curtis, Esq., b. 1791, who was probably Larkin's cousin rather than brother.6,7 
Milit-BegLarkin Curtis began military service on 1 February 1814 at Camp Pike, near Fort Hawkins, Tennessee, as a Private, Capt. Joshua Craven's Company of Infantry, 7th Regiment Detached Militia.5 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 31 July 1814 at probably at Camp Pike near Fort Hawkins, Tennessee.5 
NoteB According to statements in Sarah's pension application, Larkin fell sick while serving in Tennessee, where they were discharged to walk home on their own. Larkin nearly drowned crossing the Catawba River and his condition worsened. By the time he and his comrades reached the town of New Market in Randolph County, he was unable to proceed further, and his cousins, Henry and Robison Curtis, were sent to bring him him home.5 
Death*He died on 8 October 1815 at Randolph, North Carolina; of consumption.5 
Probate*His estate was probated on 4 November 1815 at Randolph, North Carolina; Sarah Curtis posted bond of 200 pounds as administrator; in 1825, Sarah Curtis and Larkin C. York jointly posted bond for Calvin Jones Curtis, orphan of Larkin Curtis.8 

Family

Sarah Jones b. 5 May 1786, d. 26 Jun 1870
Child

Citations

  1. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, Guardianship book (probably), page 147, February 1826, lists Sarah Curtis, guardian for Calvin J. Curtis.
  2. [S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
  4. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, Guardianship book (probably), page 147, February 1826, lists Sarah Curtis, guardian for Clavin J. Curtis, heir to Joshua.
  5. [S911] "Military Service Record and Pension Application of Larkin Curtis."
  6. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Grays Chapel.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
  8. [S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Larkin Curtis, bond posted 4 November 1815.
  9. [S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records.

Julia Ann Curtis1,2

F, b. 30 April 1839, d. 4 November 1913
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited13 Jan 2012
Birth*Julia Ann Curtis was born on 30 April 1839 at Yorkshire, Darke, Ohio.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis; page 154b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 7 June 1877,her married name was Shaner.2 
Marriage*Julia Ann Curtis married Frederick Shaner on 7 June 1877 at Darke, Ohio.2 
Census*Julia Ann Curtis and Frederick Shaner appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, page 360D, occupation laborer, 2 sons by prior marriage and Ella Curtis.4 
Married Name As of 7 January 1883,her married name was Fritz.2 
Marriage*Julia Ann Curtis married William Harvey Fritz on 7 January 1883 at Darke, Ohio.2 
Census*Julia Ann Curtis and William Harvey Fritz appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, Julia reported 1 child not living.5 
Death*Julia Ann Curtis died on 4 November 1913 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, at age 74; buried at Yorkshire Cemetery; not found in FindaGrave ndex.3 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Frederick Shaner b. 1835

Family 3

William Harvey Fritz b. 7 Jun 1844, d. 18 Sep 1930

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

William Curtis1

M, b. 1841
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited29 Jun 2005
Birth*William Curtis was born in 1841 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis; page 154b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.2 

Citations

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

Elijah Curtis1

M, b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
FatherElam Curtis2 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens2 b. 1817
Last Edited13 Jan 2012
Birth*Elijah Curtis was born in 1842 at Ohio.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis; page 154b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusElijah Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.3 
Marriage*Elijah Curtis married Mary Williams circa 1868 at Ohio.4 
Census*Elijah Curtis and Mary Williams appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.5 
Death*Elijah Curtis died on 7 May 1899.6 

Family

Mary Williams b. 1848
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, Index to Civil War Pension Files, certificate number 121.669.

Jesse Curtis1

M, b. 1845
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited29 Jun 2005
Birth*Jesse Curtis was born in 1845 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis; page 154b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJesse Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.2 

Citations

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

Sarah Curtis1

F, b. 1848, d. before 1900
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited13 Jan 2012
Birth*Sarah Curtis was born in 1848 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis; page 154b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusSarah Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusSarah Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 North Star P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 350b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,400, 3 children at home.3 
Married Name As of 11 February 1871,her married name was Sherman.4 
Marriage*Sarah Curtis married William H. Sherman on 11 February 1871 at Darke, Ohio.4 
Census*Sarah Curtis and William H. Sherman appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, page 286A, occupation farm hand, 2 sons.5 
Death*Sarah Curtis died before 1900 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio; William was widowed in 1900; Sarah is probably buried at Yorkshire Cemetery in Darke County.6,7 

Family

William H. Sherman b. 20 Jul 1837, d. 2 Dec 1911
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.

Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1

M, b. May 1850, d. 7 March 1919
FatherElam Curtis2 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens2 b. 1817
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis was born in May 1850 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio; year of brith ranges from 1850 to 1855, but he was present in the 1850 census.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis; page 154b, occupation laborer, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 North Star P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 350b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,400, 3 children at home.5 
Marriage*Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis married Mina Fritz on 5 April 1884 at Darke, Ohio; by E.W. McCramer, J.P.6 
Census*Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.7 
CensusJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 at Bradford Village, Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 114, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 25 years, 12 chidren, 8 living.8 
Death*Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis died on 7 March 1919 at Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 68; at the county infirmary, buried at Riverside Cemetery; no marker found in FindaGrave index.9 

Family

Mina Fritz b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  10. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  11. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Joshua Curtis Sr.1

M, b. circa 1740, d. between 1811 and 1820
FatherSamuel Curtis b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779
Last Edited9 Jan 2012
Birth*Joshua Curtis Sr. was born circa 1740; listed with one poll in Wilkes County tax lists through 1797, but probably had a taxable son living with him; information is not reliable for estimating his age.1 
Tax List*He appeared on the property tax list of 1761 at Rowan, North Carolina, one poll.2 
Marriage*He married Mary (Sarah) Clark circa 1765 at Rowan, North Carolina; no marriage record; Rowan is likely. 
Tax ListJoshua Curtis Sr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1768 at Rowan, North Carolina; one poll.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 26 August 1778 at Sheriff Valentine Sevier's District, Washington, Tennessee; 154 acres, lived next to David Curtis; white polls aged 21-50 taxed; tax was 1 pound, 12 shillings, 9 pence (from court minutes.)3,4 
Land Entry*He entered land circa 1779 at Washington, Tennessee, (administered by North Carolina); 100 acres (warrant 1146 and duplicate 1154); no further information given.5 
NoteB On 6 January 1779, Joel Dyer entered 100 acres on the north side of the Yadkin River at John Simpson's lower line, including improvement where John Vanderpool lived. Joe Dyer's name is marked out "entry withdrawn by order of Joel Dier," and Joshua Curtis' name is written in; Entry number 761 on the same date was by Joel Dyer for 150 acres on Bufffaloe Creek in the Cove. . . near where Tiery Robins now lives.6 
NoteB Neither Joshua nor David appeared in the 1782 Wilkes tax list. Capt. Keese's District apparently included Buffalo Cove, where appeared Thomas Cottrell, Henry Stoncypher, Joseph Stonesipher, Ebinezer and Abijah Fairchiles and Wm Allison. Note that Wm Landison, another early settler of Buffalo Cove also did not appear.7 
Land EntryHe entered land on 4 February 1783 at Wilkes, North Carolina, described as 150 acres on both sides of Buffaloe Creek adjoining William Landsdown, Samuel Carter and John Landsdown chain carriers, entry number 761 and grant number 755 dated 9 August 1787.8 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1784 at Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 200 acres.9 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 100 acres; note the presence of Benj. Curtis, presumably from Randolph County, who also reported 1 poll and 100 acres.10 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1786 at Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres.11 
NoteB* Joshua posted bond for the married of John Landsdown to Mary Holton on 16 September 1786; John is probably the son of William who sold land to Joshua.12 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1787 at Capt. Thomas Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina, 1 male 21-60, 3 males under 21 and 7 females; Nancy had probably married John Stoncipher by then, which would give them 10 children.13 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1787 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres.14 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1788 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres; Samuel now in a separate household, but William not reported as a poll.15 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1789 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres.16 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1790 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 120, 2 males over 16, 8 females; Joshua was the second male over 16, as William and Samuel were enumerated in their own households; one additional female in the household compared to the 1787 census; her name is unknown.17 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1790 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres, spelled "Curtiss."18 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1791 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 230 acres.19 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1792 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres.20 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1793 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 150 acres.21 
NoteB On 30 July 1793 the Court ordered Joshua, along with William Landsdown, Thomas Cottrel, Reuben, Eli and Ambrose Coffee and others to view the road between Charles Gordons and Matthias Sparrs to Indian Grave Gap.22 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1796 at Capt. Whittenton's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 240 acres; now living in Ashe County, where Joshua Jr. lived.23 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1797 at Capt. Jon Whittenton's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 200 acres; apparently had a male over 21 living with him.24 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1800 at Morgan, Ashe, North Carolina, page 76, 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44, 1 male over 45; the male and female 26-44 appear to be the William and Edy Curtis, but the household size does not much the sum of their 3 children under 10 and 3 unwed sisters.25 
Land Purch* On 20 January 1800 Joshua Curtis Sr. purchased land at Ashe, North Carolina, for 50 pounds from Ezekiel Baird, Esq., described as 50 acres lying on the bank of the Watauga River, witnessed by Hiram and Susanna Baird.26 
Land Sale* On 8 May 1805 Joshua Curtis Sr. sold land at Wilkes, North Carolina, for 75 pounds received by Joshua Curtis Sr. of Ashe County from Joshua Curtis Jr. of Wilkes County, 83 acres lying on both sides of Buffalo Creek of the Yadkin River, the same parcel obtained by Joshua Sr. in grant number 2101, entered 7 May 1800.27 
Land Sale On 8 May 1805 Joshua Curtis Sr. sold land at Wilkes, North Carolina, for 50 pounds received by Joshua Curtis Sr. of Ashe County from Samuel Curtis of Wilkes County, described as 30/38 acres lying on both sides of Buffalo Creek of the Yadkin, adjacent to William Landsdown's and William Curtises' corners. This left about 30-40 acres of the original grant of about 160 acres, occupied by William. William later sold this land but there is no record how he obtained title.28 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1810 at Ashe, North Carolina, page 80, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 1 male and 1 female over 45; nearby families were Baird, Mast, Shull, Ward, Boon, Gragg, Coffee, Isaacks, and Vanderpool.29 
Death*He died between 1811 and 1820 at Ashe, North Carolina; 1810 census is the last record found.30 

Family

Mary (Sarah) Clark b. bt 1735 - 1745, d. bt 1791 - 1800
Children

Citations

  1. [S915] Joshua Curtis "Bible" Record.
  2. [S872] Jo White Linn, Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists.
  3. [S921] Nancy Stickley and Inez Burns Mary McCown, Washington County, Tennessee Tax Lists.
  4. [S1020] Polyanna Creekmore, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers, page 191.
  5. [S941] A.B. Pruitt, Washington County, Tennessee Early Land Entries, Part 1, page 126.
  6. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Land Entry Book, entry number 762.
  7. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1782.
  8. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book 64, page 125.
  9. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1784.
  10. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1785.
  11. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1786.
  12. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  13. [S943] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Census, 1787, page 1.
  14. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1787.
  15. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1788.
  16. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1789.
  17. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  18. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1790.
  19. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1791.
  20. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1792.
  21. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1793.
  22. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, Volume IV, page 3.
  23. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1796.
  24. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1797.
  25. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  26. [S1012] Ashe County Deed Records, : Book A, page 277.
  27. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book F-1, pages 356-357.
  28. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book F-1, pages 367-368.
  29. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  30. [S1] Census of Population 1810, 1820.
  31. [S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
  32. [S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
  33. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  34. [S925] Mary Howe Underwood, Stoncipher Family History.
  35. [S924] Stonesifer Bible Record.

Samuel Curtis Jr.1

M, b. circa 1751, d. circa 1814
FatherSamuel Curtis1 b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779
Last Edited22 Jan 2016
Birth*Samuel Curtis Jr. was born circa 1751; Samuel first appears in Randolph County records in the tax list for 1779. His absence from the 1768 tax list and his exemption in 1803 are the main determinants of his date of birth.

Samuel is the direct ancestor of all the Curtises on Sandy Creek and northeast quadrant of Randolph County and most if not all of the Curtis descendants who still live in Randolph, Guilford and Alamance Counties. Census records indicate he and his unknown wife had 8 daughters and 2 sons. Only the eldest son John can be considered highly likely based on circumstantial evidence. The daughters' names come from marriage and court records, none of which constitute proof of parentage. Rather, the proof consists of evidence that Samuel is the only possible known parent.1,2 
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.3,4 
Marriage*He married Mrs. Samuel Curtis circa 1769 at Rowan, North Carolina.1 
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.5 
Tax List*Samuel Curtis Jr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1779 at John Hind's District, Randolph, North Carolina; 25 acres of improved land, 100 acres total.6 
NoteB Samuel signed a petition presented to the North Carolina legislature on 26 January 1779, asking that Guilford County be divided into two compat counties.7 
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.8 
Land Entry*He entered land on 10 December 1783 at Randolph, North Carolina, described as 100 acres on Sandy Creek waters joining Wm. Ward's and Husband's land beginning on Husband's line and running east on said line for complement; Elias Swift and John Curtis carried the chains for the survey. Deed issued 18 August 1787.9 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Jacob Skeen's List, Randolph, North Carolina; transcribed as Samuel "Corlis," 2 white polls, 100 acres.2 
Land Purch On 18 August 1787 Samuel Curtis Jr. purchased land at Randolph, North Carolina, paying the State of North Carolina 10 pounds for the 100 acres on Sandy Creek entered 10 December 1783.10 
Census*He and Mrs. Samuel Curtis appeared on the census of 1790 at Sandy Creek Area, Randolph, North Carolina, page 285, 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 8 females.11 
NoteB* James Curtis, Thomas Curtis Senr and Samuel Curtis were summoned for jury duty for the March 1790 court session.12 
Land Purch* On 5 August 1794 Samuel Curtis Jr. purchased land at Randolph, North Carolina, from John Husbands for 40 pounds, described as 50 acres on the waters of Sandy Creek, adjacent to James Marsh and Alexander Campbell, witnessed by William Husbands and John Curtis.13 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1799 at James Bain's List, Randolph, North Carolina; 1 white poll, 75 acres, next to John Curtis.2 
CensusHe and Mrs. Samuel Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 at Hillsboro District, Randolph, North Carolina, page 308, 1 female under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 male and 1 female over 45; listed next to John.14 
Tax ListSamuel Curtis Jr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1803 at Capt. York's District, taken by James Bain, Randolph, North Carolina; 75 acres, no polls, so he was over 50, lived next to John.2 
Land Sale* On 26 April 1805 Samuel Curtis Jr. sold land at Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, to George Black for $70, described as 25 acres on Sandy Creek, adjacent to John Ward and Christian Kimes; proven by John Brower, May 1805. In a separate deed, John Ward sold property on a fork of Sandy Creek known as Ward's Creek, adjacent to Nicholas Brower, Samuel Curtice, George Black, Christian Kime and Reuben Wood. This land was originally granted to Thomas Branson by Earl Granville, conveyed by Branson to Harmon Husbands and from Husbands to William Ward, thence to John Ward.15,16 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1809 at Randolph, North Carolina; 125 acres, no polls; Samuel and John were on the same page but not next to each other.17 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1810 at Sandy Creek Area, Randolph, North Carolina, page 160, 5 males under 10, 2 males and 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 male over 45.18 
Land Sale On 29 December 1813 Samuel Curtis Jr. sold land at Randolph, North Carolina, to John Brower for $300, described as 125 acres lying on the waters of Sandy Creek; proven in court February 1814 term by Jacob Brower; Samuel's mark was an "S;" no relinquishment of dower rights, indicating his wife was dead. This sale left 25 acres in his estate.19 
Death*He died circa 1814 at Randolph, North Carolina; not present on 1815 tax list; no death or burial record found. Although there are no further records for Samuel, there is an unknown male over 45 in the household of Samuel & Nelly Curtis in 1820; Nelly's father was dead.20,2 

Family

Mrs. Samuel Curtis b. bt 1750 - 1755, d. bt 1801 - 1810
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800, 1810.
  2. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists.
  3. [S883] "The Regulator Movement", Spring 1987, page 123.
  4. [S893] William L. Saunders, North Carolina Colonial Records, Book 10, page 730-735.
  5. [S916] Jo White Linn, "1773 Debtors of Col. John McGee, Orange County, N.C.", also original document from North Carolina Archives.
  6. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1779.
  7. [S2301] Larry W. Cates, "Legilslative Petitions, 1779 Sessions, Part II."
  8. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas, December 1781 session.
  9. [S918] Hager & Pruitt Grigg, Randolph County North Carolina Land Entries, Entry Book 66, page 143, file 438, grant 478, entry 34.
  10. [S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 3, page 226, Register of Deeds.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  12. [S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas.
  13. [S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 1, page 200, Register of Deeds.
  14. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  15. [S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 8, page 472, abstracted in RCGS Journal, summer 2005, page 42, Register of Deeds.
  16. [S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 8, page 545, abstracted in the RCGS Journal of Fall, 2005, page 41, Register of Deeds.
  17. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, partial list for 1809 found at the North Carolina Archives.
  18. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  19. [S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records, Register of Deeds.
  20. [S1] Census of Population 1790-1820.
  21. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, loose records from Randolph Room at Asheboro Library.
  22. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
  23. [S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds.

Edward Allis

M, b. circa 1920
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Edward Allis was born circa 1920. 
Marriage*He married Dorothy F. Curtis, daughter of Philip Lester Curtis and Lela (?), circa 1940. 

Family

Dorothy F. Curtis b. 1920

David Curtis1

M, b. circa 1745, d. between 1816 and 1820
FatherSamuel Curtis b. c 1720, d. bt 1775 - 1779
Last Edited18 Apr 2018
Birth*David Curtis was born circa 1745; based on 1800 census and 1795 Wilkes county tax list; place of birth unknown; given his age, David should appear on the 1768 Rowan County tax list, or as a poll in a Curtis household, but he does not; further research.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Sarah Isaacks circa 1775 at North Carolina; Unable to pin down the source of this marriage; no known marriage record.4 
Tax List*David Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 26 August 1778 at Sheriff Valentine Sevier's District, Washington, Tennessee; 206 acres; white polls aged 21-50 taxed; total tax was 2 pounds, 2 shillings, 3 pence (from court minutes.)5,6 
Land EntryHe entered circa 1779 at Carter, Tennessee, (formerly Washington County Tennessee/North Carolina); 640 acres (warrant no. 2155), later divided into four parcels and sold to his sons.7 
Land EntryHe entered land on 30 January 1779 at Washington, North Carolina, for William Davis on Cove Creek, joining David Curtices land beginning about a rod below the said Curtices platation, running up the bank for fouir . . . . -- said land entered for __ Joshua Curtice & transferred to said Davis per order of said Curtis, given at office this 29th day of July 1793.8 
NoteB Neither David nor Joshua appeared in the 1782 Wilkes tax list. Capt. Moses Guest's district apparently was in later-day Ashe County, where appeared Elijah Isaacks, Sr., Elisha Isaacks, Samuel Isaacks, "Winant" Vanderpool, Wm. Wilburn and six households of Coffees.9 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1784 at Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 100 acres of land; re-check this record, not found recently.10 
NoteB David did not appear on the 1785 Wilkes tax list and did not appear again until 1793.11 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1790 at Pendleton District, South Carolina, page 83, 1 male over 16, 4 males 1-15, 1 female; also reported on the same page are Elijah Isaacs, Benj. Cleveland Esq., Jesse Coffee and William Ward; the Cleveland/Isaacs move from Wilkes County to South Carolina is well-documented. One could suppose that David fought with Col. Cleveland's militia, but there is no documentation to that effect.12 
NoteB In August 1792, David Curtice, along with David and Caleb Isaacs, the Bairds, Wards and others, petitioned he North Carolina General Assembly as follows: "We, the inhabitants of Watauger River and Cove Creek, being the upper corner of Washington County but now cut off by the Western Territory and left destitute of any law or protection; and whereas there have been sundry petitions to be taken into Burke County - - - - - we, the humble petitioners pray that of your great wisdom and goodness you will grant to us the privilege of being annexed to Wilkes County, if we can't have a new county of our own - - - - and we humber petitioners in duty bound will ever pray."13 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1793 at Watauger Settlement, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 50 acres. This list appears to mark the return of the South Carolina contingent to what is now Watauga County, then a part of Wilkes. The Isaacks family - Elijah Sr. and Jr. , Richard and David also appear. The 1787 Wilkes census listed Rachel Isaacks as a widow; her husband may have been Elisha (check will/probate records) No record of what happened to the land David entered and lived on previously.14 
NoteB* On 30 July 1793, David, along with Benj. & Joshua Ward, Ezekial & Samuel Baird and others were ordered by the court to view a road from Rich Mountain to Lewis Stephens' on the Watauga and likewise a bridle path from Cove Creek to the top of Stone Mountain.15 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1794 at Capt. Dyer's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 50 acres. This is the same district called "Watauger" in the 1793 tax list. Other residents were Elijah Jr. and Sr. and David Isaacks, Benj. Joshua and John Ward, 5 households of Bairds, and Joseph White who reported no acreage, but soon sold land to David Curtis.16 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1795 at Capt. Dyer's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; no polls, 150 acres. Assuming males over 50 years of age were exempt from taxes, this places David's date of birth considerably earlier than once believed, say about 1744-1745. Census reports for 1800 and 1810 only give his age as "over 45," which appears to account for the most common estimate of "before 1755."2 
NoteB On 6 May 1795 the Court ordered David, along with Ezekial Baird, Joseph White, Chesley Coffee and others to view whether lands entered by "Cunningham" were fit for cultivation.17 
Land Entry*He entered land on 25 June 1795 at Wilkes, North Carolina, described as 100 acres on both sides of the south fork of Roane Creek adjoining Edmund Jones, entry 1990, grant number 1345 recorded in Book 90, page 5 on 17 October 1796; Elijah Isaacs and J Reuben Davenport, chain carriers; Ashe County in 1799.18 
NoteB Sometime in 1796, the Court appointed David the overseer of the road from gap Rich Mountain to Russel's Mill, thence a Bridle Way to the top of Stone Mountain; Capt. Whittenton's and Capt. Ayres' companies were to assist in clearing the road.19 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1796 at Capt. Whittenton's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 630 acres. Since David reported zero polls in 1795, this indicates that one of the boys was living with him when the sheriff made his rounds. The hard question is where were the boys during these years?20 
NoteB On 5 May 1796, the Court ordered David, along with Benj. Ward, Cutleff Harmon, John Yount, Ezekial Baird and others to view the wagon road from the school house on Brushey Fork to Rock House on Cove and thence to the top of Stone Mountain.21 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1797 at Capt. Jon Whittenton's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; no polls, 630 acres. Since Samuel now appears separately on this tax list, but Elijah and James do not, the implication is that they are still under 21; name is spelled "Curtice" for all three in this district.22 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1800 at Morgan District, Ashe, North Carolina, page 76, 1 female under 10, 2 males 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45; Elijah and Samuel were reported in separate households, which accounts for all four of David's sons. Joshua Curtis, Sr. also appears on the same page, which is alphabetical.23 
NoteB On 26 August 1800 Samuel Hicks entered 100 acres in Ashe County described as "on Vanderpool's mill creek, waters of Cove Creek; border: begins on a "condichenal" line made by Joseph "Curtice" & David Curtice and runs up said creek.24 
Land Sale On 8 May 1802 David Curtis sold land at Ashe, North Carolina, to Samuel Curtis for $200, described as a 208 acre portion of a 640 acre tract granted to Joseph White and conveyed to David Curtis, adjacent to David Isaacs; witnessed by Will Johnston and Caleb Isaac.25 
Land Sale On 8 May 1802 David Curtis sold land at Ashe, North Carolina, to James Curtis for $200, described as a 202 acre portion of a 640 acre tract granted to Joseph White and conveyed to David Curtis, adjacent to Samuel Curtis; witnessed by Will Johnston and Caleb Isaac.26 
Land Sale On 8 May 1802 David Curtis sold land at Ashe, North Carolina, to Elijah Curtis for $200, described as a 100 acre tract formerly lying in Wilkes County, but now lying in Carter County, Tennessee, adjacent to Edmund Jones on "Roons" Creek; witnessed by Wm Johnston and Caleb Isaac.27 
NoteB On 10 August 1803, William Johnson entered 100 acres in Ashe County described as "on the wagon road newly laid off to Tennessee? road on state line and on south side of Watauger River; border: begins near the state line, includes the good land on both sides of said road and David 'urites' old hunting camp and a peach & apple nussery made by Ward."28 
NoteB On 9 May 1808, Nathan Horton entered 100 acres of land in Ashe County on Georges Br., described as "begins at David Curtis' line, runs up said branch & on both sides of the wagon road; includes the vacant land between said Curtis and Robeson Ridge now lives."29 
NoteB David was appointed juror for the March 1809 term of the Superior Court.30 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1810 at Ashe, North Carolina, page 72, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45; lived next to Thomas Curtis, other nearby families were Vanderpool, Stonesipher, Webb and Isaacks.31 
Land Sale* On 7 October 1812 David Curtis sold land at Ashe, North Carolina, to Thomas Curtis, for $200, described as 119 acres lying on Cove Creek, adjacent to John Mast's line & Martin Rupel's line, being the lower end of the tract of 640 acres granted to Joseph White and sold to David Curtis, witnessed by John Mast and Eli Harmon. Total sales to David's four sons were 639 acres, all of the 640 acre grant. I have not accounted for the 100 acres granted 25 June 1795.32 
NoteB On 14 September 1814, Bedent Baird entered 100 acres in Ashe County on the waters of Cove Creek on Gorges Branch, described as land he bought of Thomas Curtis, running east within 12 feet of said Thomas, formerly "Avid Curtis" line. This might be taken to mean that David was dead. 
Death*He died between 1816 and 1820 at Ashe, North Carolina; last record found in Ashe County is 5 August 1816 deed.33 
NoteB On 5 August 1816, "a" David Curtis entered 50 acres in Ashe County, border described as "begins at Richard Isaac's line, runs up the branch & various course, includes vacant land." David lived next to Richard Isaacks in the 1810 census, so this appears to be him. No record for disposition of this property.34 

Family

Sarah Isaacks b. c 1755, d. bt 1811 - 1820
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1790-1810.
  2. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1795.
  3. [S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1768.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
  5. [S921] Nancy Stickley and Inez Burns Mary McCown, Washington County, Tennessee Tax Lists.
  6. [S1020] Polyanna Creekmore, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers, page 191.
  7. [S941] A.B. Pruitt, Washington County, Tennessee Early Land Entries, Part 3, page 374.
  8. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Tennessee Early Land Registers.
  9. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1782.
  10. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1784.
  11. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1785-1793.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  13. [S1580] The Publisher, "Request by Watauga River Citizens."
  14. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1793.
  15. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, Volume II, page 46.
  16. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1794.
  17. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, Volume IV, page 19.
  18. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Grant Book 90, page 5.
  19. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, Volume IV, page 49.
  20. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1796.
  21. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, Volume IV, page 32.
  22. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1797.
  23. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  24. [S959] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Ashe County Land Entries, page 15.
  25. [S1012] Ashe County Deed Records, : Book A, page 274.
  26. [S1012] Ashe County Deed Records, : Book A, page 275.
  27. [S1012] Ashe County Deed Records, : Book A, page 276.
  28. [S959] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Ashe County Land Entries, page 70.
  29. [S959] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Ashe County Land Entries, page 138.
  30. [S948] New River Valley Website, Ashe County Court Minutes, November Term 1808.
  31. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  32. [S1012] Ashe County Deed Records, : Book M, page 017.
  33. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  34. [S959] Dr. A.B. Pruitt, Ashe County Land Entries, page 57.
  35. [S944] Larry Curtis, Alfred Smith, Jr., et al. Jackie Nordeen, "David Curtis Composite Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

Mary (Sarah) Clark1,2

F, b. between 1735 and 1745, d. between 1791 and 1800
Last Edited12 Aug 2009
Birth*Mary (Sarah) Clark was born between 1735 and 1745; the assessment of her likely date of birth and date of marriage is greatly affected by whether Samuel was born in 1757 or 1767 and whether she was his mother.1,2 
Marriage*She married Joshua Curtis Sr., son of Samuel Curtis, circa 1765 at Rowan, North Carolina; no marriage record; Rowan is likely. 
Married Name As of circa 1765,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Death*Mary (Sarah) Clark died between 1791 and 1800 at Wilkes, North Carolina; no female in Joshua's household over 45 in 1800; his move to Ashe County in 1796 could have reflected her death. 

Family

Joshua Curtis Sr. b. c 1740, d. bt 1811 - 1820
Children

Citations

  1. [S915] Joshua Curtis "Bible" Record.
  2. [S922] Mrs. W.O. Absher and Curtis Information by Helen B. Bell, Heritage of Wilkes County, pp 171-172.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
  4. [S901] Brenda Reed, "Ancestral File of Brenda Reed (Joshua Curtis)", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Susannah Cottrell1,2

F, b. between 1766 and 1770, d. 8 October 1844
FatherThomas Cottrell III3 b. 1737, d. c Nov 1828
MotherJane (Jennie) Brown3 b. c 1750, d. b 1820
Last Edited6 Jun 2010
Birth*Susannah Cottrell was born between 1766 and 1770 at Virginia.4,1,2 
Married Name As of 11 March 1788,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis Sr. and Mary (Sarah) Clark, on 11 March 1788 at Wilkes, North Carolina; Thomas Ferguson, bondsman, William Lenoir, witness.1,2 
(Witness) CensusSusannah Cottrell appeared on the census of 1790 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Curtis; page 120, 1 male over 16 and 2 females.5 
(Witness) CensusSusannah Cottrell appeared on the census of 1800 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Curtis; page 34, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; list of children is missing 1 female from census list.6,7 
(Witness) CensusSusannah Cottrell appeared on the census of 1810 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Curtis; page 294, 6 males and 1 female under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.8 
(Witness) CensusSusannah Cottrell appeared on the census of 1820 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Curtis; page 534, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 3 males and 2 females 10-15, 2 males and 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45; probably includes 2 grandchildren.9 
(Witness) CensusSusannah Cottrell appeared on the census of 1830 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Curtis; page 362, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 15-29, 2 males and 1 female 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 70-79.10 
(Witness) CensusSusannah Cottrell appeared on the census of 1840 Stewart's District, Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Curtis; page 47, 1 male and 1 female 80-90.11 
Death*Susannah Cottrell died on 8 October 1844 at Caldwell, North Carolina.2 

Family

Samuel Curtis b. 1767, d. 6 Feb 1853
Children

Citations

  1. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond number 000164782.
  2. [S923] Pennell Family Bible.
  3. [S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 17.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1800, 1810, 1830, 1840.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  7. [S922] Mrs. W.O. Absher and Curtis Information by Helen B. Bell, Heritage of Wilkes County, page 171.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
  13. [S939] Will of Samuel Curtis Book 5, page 87.
  14. [S940] Unknown.

William Curtis1,2

M, b. circa 1770, d. circa March 1845
FatherJoshua Curtis Sr.1,2 b. c 1740, d. bt 1811 - 1820
MotherMary (Sarah) Clark1,2 b. bt 1735 - 1745, d. bt 1791 - 1800
Last Edited2 Jul 2015
Birth*William Curtis was born circa 1770 at Rowan, North Carolina; date of birth based on his appearance on the 1791 tax list for the first time, presumably at age 21, which is consistent with census reports; place of birth is based on Joshua's presence in Rowan County in 1768 in the portion that became Guilford in 1771 and Randolph in 1779.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Edith (Edy) Cottrell, daughter of Thomas Cottrell III and Jane (Jennie) Brown, circa 1789 at Wilkes, North Carolina; No marriage record; William was married when the 1790 census was taken, but there were no children present in the household.4,2,5 
CensusWilliam Curtis appeared on the census of 1790 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 120, 1 male and 1 female.5 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1791 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage. This is William's first appearance on the tax roll; although he appeared in the 1790 census as a householder, he did not appear on the 1790 tax list, suggesting he had not reached age 21. Based on this logic, his date of birth is set at 1770, 21 years prior.3 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1792 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage.6 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1793 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage.7 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1796 at Capt. Hulm's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage.8 
NoteB In August 1796, the Court ordered William & Samuel, along with Thomas Cottrell, Wm. Landsdown, four of the Coffeys and others, to view the bridle path from General Lenoir's property up Buffalo Creek through the cove above Thomas Cottrells to the first spur of the mountain.9 
NoteB On 1 November 1796 the Court ordered Samuel and William, along with Thomas Cottrell and others to view the Bridle Way from Jacob Haglers ford on Elk to William Landsdown's Mill on Buffalo.10 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1797 at Capt. Hulme's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage.8 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1799 at Capt. Hulme's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage.11 
CensusHe and Edith (Edy) Cottrell appeared on the census of 1800 at Wilkes, North Carolina, Once thought to be living with Joshua in Ashe County, the household composition makes it more likely they simply were omitted from the 1800 census.12 
NoteB The Raleigh Register of 24 August 1809 reported pending tax sales for the year 1807, including 37 acres on Buffaloe Creek, by Wm. Crutis.13 
MovedWilliam Curtis moved to Humphreys, Tennessee, in September 1809; In September 1809, William's brother Joshua requested a letter of dismissal from the Yadkin Baptist Church because he was moving, and neither he nor William are present in the 1810 NC census; Thomas Cottrell Curtis was born in Tennessee in March 1811, and both William and Joshua Curtis appear on the 1812 tax list of Humphreys County, Tennessee. 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1812 at Capt. Simpson's Company, Humphreys, Tennessee; tax list information is insufficient to prove who William Curtis was.14 
Land Entry*He entered land on 10 December 1814 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, 160 acres, lying in the NE quarter of Section 1, Township 7, Range 14 west.15 
NoteB* On 1 November 1817, entered into the Posey County deed book, William and Rosannah Curtice acknowledged the receipt from William Aldridge the sum of $1,000 "in full satisfaction of a judgment interest and cost obtained by them at the October term, 1817 for slander.16 
Census*He and Edith (Edy) Cottrell appeared on the census of 1820 at Posey, Indiana, page 312, 2 males under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female over 45; matches known list of unmarried children.17 
Land Sale* On 30 April 1828 William Curtis sold land at Wilkes, North Carolina, through his brother Samuel, acting as agent, for $50 to William Cottrell, described as 37 acres lying on both sides of Buffalow Creek of the Yadkin River, adjoining Samuel Curtis and Joshua Curtis Jr.'s old line, part of the old grant to Joshua Curtis, Sr.18 
CensusHe and Edith (Edy) Cottrell appeared on the census of 1830 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 180, 1 male and 1 female under 5 (unknown), 2 males 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 50-59.19 
Land EntryWilliam Curtis entered land on 5 October 1832 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, 40 acres, lying in the SENW quarter of Section 1, Township 7, Range 14 west.15 
Land Sale On 23 February 1838 William Curtis sold land at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, to William Boyd Curtis for $1,000, described as the "north half of the north east quarter of section one in township number seven, south of range fourteen west, containing eighty acres more or less" witnessed by T. C. Curtis and J. B. ____.20 
CensusHe and Edith (Edy) Cottrell appeared on the census of 1840 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 276, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female incorrectly given as 50-60, should be 60-70.21 
Land Sale On 30 January 1845 William Curtis sold land at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, to Thomas Cottrell Curtis for $50, described as "the south half of the north east quarter of section no. one in township no. seven, south of range fourteen west," in the presence of William B. Curtis. The low price indicates that Thomas would take care of them for their remaining lives. The recording of the deed on 20 March 1845 may indicate that William had passed away.22 
Death*He died circa March 1845 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana; no death, probate or court record has been found to date; the last record with his name is the 30 January 1845 sale of property to Thomas, which was recorded two months later on 20 March 1845, which may indicate his death had occurred.23,24 
(Witness) BioFrom Leonard History: The family is of English descent, and was founded in the Virginia colony previous to the War of the Revolution, in which members of the family served with the Colonial troops. The first of the family to settle in Indiana was William Curtis, a native of Virginia, who came to Posey county previous to 1814, and located on land in what is now Black township. He was accompanied by a son. Thomas Cottrell Curtis, who also located in Black township, and reached the advanced age of ninety-two years, and who resided on the same farm until his death. Both were farmers, acquired valuable properties, and were men of influence in the formative period of the county.
Black Township. . . Among the earliest settlers of this township were Wm. Curtis, father of Thomas, Joshua and Wm. B. (who is the father of George W., the incumbent of the County Clerk's office), and his cousin, Kel Curtis.25,26 

Family

Edith (Edy) Cottrell b. 1770, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
  2. [S915] Joshua Curtis "Bible" Record.
  3. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1791.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  6. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1792.
  7. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1793.
  8. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1797.
  9. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, Volume IV, page 36.
  10. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, page 37.
  11. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1799.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  13. [S2290] Unknown compiler, Newspapers.com.
  14. [S1018] Marjorie Hood Fischer and Ruth Blake Burns, Humphreys County Tax Lists, 1812.
  15. [S967] Carroll O. and Gloria M. Cox, Posey County Land Entry Records, page 116.
  16. [S1081] Posey County, Indiana Deed Records: Book A, page 392, Registrar of Deeds.
  17. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  18. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book M, page 567.
  19. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  20. [S1081] Posey County, Indiana Deed Records: Book K, page 638, Registrar of Deeds.
  21. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  22. [S1081] Posey County, Indiana Deed Records: Book M, pages 555-556, Registrar of Deeds.
  23. [S1] Census of Population 1840, 1850.
  24. [S1081] Posey County, Indiana Deed Records: William and Edy Curtis to Thomas Curtis, Book M, page 554, Registrar of Deeds.
  25. [S988] Editor John C. Leffel, History of Posey County, Indiana, page 219.
  26. [S990] W. P. Leonard, History of Posey County (Leonard), page 50.
  27. [S965] Hughleta Edmiston, "Ancestral File-Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  28. [S966] Glenn Curtis, "Ancestral File-Glenn Curtis", Ancestral File.
  29. [S987] Carroll O. Cox, Posey County Cemetery Records, Black Cemetery, page 432.
  30. [S987] Carroll O. Cox, Posey County Cemetery Records, Black Cemetery, page 434.

Edith (Edy) Cottrell1,2

F, b. 1770, d. between 1851 and 1860
FatherThomas Cottrell III3 b. 1737, d. c Nov 1828
MotherJane (Jennie) Brown3 b. c 1750, d. b 1820
Last Edited16 Feb 2013
Birth*Edith (Edy) Cottrell was born in 1770 at Virginia.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1789,her married name was Curtis.1,2,4 
Marriage*She married William Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis Sr. and Mary (Sarah) Clark, circa 1789 at Wilkes, North Carolina; No marriage record; William was married when the 1790 census was taken, but there were no children present in the household.1,2,4 
(Witness) CensusEdith (Edy) Cottrell appeared on the census of 1790 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of William Curtis; page 120, 1 male and 1 female.4 
CensusEdith (Edy) Cottrell and William Curtis appeared on the census of 1800 at Wilkes, North Carolina, Once thought to be living with Joshua in Ashe County, the household composition makes it more likely they simply were omitted from the 1800 census.5 
Census*Edith (Edy) Cottrell and William Curtis appeared on the census of 1820 at Posey, Indiana, page 312, 2 males under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female over 45; matches known list of unmarried children.6 
CensusEdith (Edy) Cottrell and William Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 180, 1 male and 1 female under 5 (unknown), 2 males 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 50-59.7 
CensusEdith (Edy) Cottrell and William Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 276, 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female incorrectly given as 50-60, should be 60-70.8 
(Witness) CensusEdith (Edy) Cottrell appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel; page 211, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600 no children; Edith lived with them.1 
Death*Edith (Edy) Cottrell died between 1851 and 1860 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 

Family

William Curtis b. c 1770, d. c Mar 1845
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S915] Joshua Curtis "Bible" Record.
  3. [S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 17.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 180.
  10. [S965] Hughleta Edmiston, "Ancestral File-Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
  11. [S966] Glenn Curtis, "Ancestral File-Glenn Curtis", Ancestral File.
  12. [S987] Carroll O. Cox, Posey County Cemetery Records, Black Cemetery, page 432.
  13. [S987] Carroll O. Cox, Posey County Cemetery Records, Black Cemetery, page 434.

Thomas Cottrell Curtis1

M, b. 3 March 1811, d. 25 April 1903
FatherWilliam Curtis1 b. c 1770, d. c Mar 1845
MotherEdith (Edy) Cottrell1 b. 1770, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*Thomas Cottrell Curtis was born on 3 March 1811 at Humphreys, Tennessee; thought to be Humphreys based on circumstantial evidence, primarily the 1812 tax list.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1820 Posey, Indiana, in the household of William Curtis and Edith (Edy) Cottrell; page 312, 2 males under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female over 45; matches known list of unmarried children.4 
(Witness) CensusThomas Cottrell Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of William Curtis and Edith (Edy) Cottrell; page 180, 1 male and 1 female under 5 (unknown), 2 males 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 50-59.5 
Land Purch* On 30 January 1845 Thomas Cottrell Curtis purchased land at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, from William and Edy Curtis for $50, described as "the south half of the north east quarter of section no. one in township no. seven, south of range fourteen west," in the presence of William B. Curtis.6 
Marriage*He married Emily E. McDaniel on 2 November 1848 at Posey, Indiana.1,7 
Census*Thomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 211, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600 no children; Edith lived with them.1 
CensusThomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Mount Vernon P.O., Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 66, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 4 children at home.8 
CensusThomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel appeared on the census of 31 August 1870 at Mount Vernon P.O., Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 227, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $10,000, personal at $800, 5 children at home.9 
CensusThomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 72A, occupation farmer, 3 children and Laura McDaniel, age 13, living with them.10 
CensusThomas Cottrell Curtis and Emily E. McDaniel appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 41, sheet 2B, occupation not given, widowed, 2 children and 8 grandchildren living with him.11 
Death*Thomas Cottrell Curtis died on 25 April 1903 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, at age 92; buried at the Black Cemetery.2 
ObitThomas Cottrell's obituary was published in the Western Star on 30 April 1903:
THOMAS C. CURTIS "An Honest Man Falls Asleep in Old Age"

Thomas Cottrell Curtis, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Posey county, died at his home three miles northwest of Mount Vernon, Saturday morning, April 25. Funeral, Sunday the 26th, at Black's cemetery, Rev. Shake of the M.E. Church conducting the services at Black's M.E. Church. Many devoted relatives and friends were in attendance to pay their last sad tribute of respect.
Thomas Cottrell Curtis was born March 3rd, 1811, in the State of Tennessee, and was 92 years, 1 month and 22 days old at his death. He was a son of William Curtis and Edith Cottrell Curtis. William Curtis, his father, a son of Joshua Curtis and Sallie Clark Curtis and Edith Cottrell Curtis, his mother, a daughter of Thomas Cottrell and Jennie Brown Cottrell, were descended from English parentage, who settled in Virginia sometime during the seventeenth century.
The ancestors of deceased moved to North Carolina, and from there to Tennessee, about the year 1800; his father and mother came to Indiana in 1815, and settled on the land where deceased lived for 88 years. On November 2nd, 1848, he was married to Emily E. McDaniel, who preceded him in death 15 years. Five children were born to them: William Miles Curtis, deceased, Thomas W. Curtis and Mrs. James Brazel of this county, George Curtis, of Arizona, and Mrs. Anderson Nelson, of Illinois.
Deceased was a democrat in politics and cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson for President in 1832. He was honest in all his conviction, and retained his mental faculties and talked intelligently, until he fell asleep in old age. Deceased was a brother of the father of Geo. W. Curtis, ex-county clerk, who was born on the farm of Uncle Tommy, in 1815-the year they moved there from Tennessee, who died in 1891.2,12 

Family

Emily E. McDaniel b. 1818
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1002] The Western Star, 30 April 1903, 1.
  3. [S1018] Marjorie Hood Fischer and Ruth Blake Burns, Humphreys County Tax Lists, 1812.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  6. [S1081] Posey County, Indiana Deed Records: Book M, pages 555-556, Registrar of Deeds.
  7. [S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  12. [S1212] Carlene McConnell, Posey County Newspapers, Volume I, p. 240.

Emily E. McDaniel1,2

F, b. 1818
Last Edited8 Feb 2013
Birth*Emily E. McDaniel was born in 1818 at North Carolina.1,2 
Married Name As of 2 November 1848,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Cottrell Curtis, son of William Curtis and Edith (Edy) Cottrell, on 2 November 1848 at Posey, Indiana.1,2 
Census*Emily E. McDaniel and Thomas Cottrell Curtis appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 211, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600 no children; Edith lived with them.1 
CensusEmily E. McDaniel and Thomas Cottrell Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Mount Vernon P.O., Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 66, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 4 children at home.3 
CensusEmily E. McDaniel and Thomas Cottrell Curtis appeared on the census of 31 August 1870 at Mount Vernon P.O., Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 227, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $10,000, personal at $800, 5 children at home.4 
CensusEmily E. McDaniel and Thomas Cottrell Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, page 72A, occupation farmer, 3 children and Laura McDaniel, age 13, living with them.5 
CensusEmily E. McDaniel and Thomas Cottrell Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Black Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 41, sheet 2B, occupation not given, widowed, 2 children and 8 grandchildren living with him.6 

Family

Thomas Cottrell Curtis b. 3 Mar 1811, d. 25 Apr 1903
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Joshua Curtis Jr.1,2

M, b. 1771, d. between 1842 and 1843
FatherJoshua Curtis Sr.1,2 b. c 1740, d. bt 1811 - 1820
MotherMary (Sarah) Clark1,2 b. bt 1735 - 1745, d. bt 1791 - 1800
Last Edited22 Mar 2015
Birth*Joshua Curtis Jr. was born in 1771 at Guilford, North Carolina; Guilford was formed from Rowan in April 1771 and included present-day Randolph County.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1790 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Curtis Sr.; page 120, 2 males over 16, 8 females; Joshua was the second male over 16, as William and Samuel were enumerated in their own households; one additional female in the household compared to the 1787 census; her name is unknown.4 
Tax List*Joshua Curtis Jr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1792 at Capt. Farguson's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 80 acres. This is Joshua Jr.'s first appearance on the tax list, and he had acquired land in the past year without diminishing the 150 acres owned by Joshua Sr. Assuming the Curtises religiously reported their ages correctly to the tax assessor, and that 21 was the relevant year for tax payments, then Joshua's year of birth should be about 1771, which is consistent with the 1800 census in which his age was reported as 26-44, and with the 1790 census in which he was the male over 16 living with Samuel.3 
NoteB* Joshua and his 80 acres from the 1792 report do not appear on the 1793 tax list.5 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1794 at Capt. Dyer's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage. Since David Curtis had no son named Joshua, it appears that this is Joshua's son Joshua, Jr. reappearing after being absent in the 1793 tax list.6 
Marriage*He married Nancy Cottrell, daughter of Thomas Cottrell III and Jane (Jennie) Brown, on 7 July 1794 at Wilkes, North Carolina; witnessed by Samuel Baker, Lewis Stevens, Susanna Baird, Ezekiel Baird; bride's name is illegible in original record, name is proven through Thomas Cottrell will that names Joshua Curtis and Nancy his wife.1,7,2 
Tax ListJoshua Curtis Jr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1795 at Capt. Dyer's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; listed as delinquent, along with Joseph White and the four Ward households.8 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1796 at Capt. Whittenton's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage; Dyer's district in 1795.9 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1797 at Capt. Hulme's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, no acreage. Joshua apparently moved back to the old Buffalo Cove homestead and left Joshua Sr. out in what became Ashe County with David Curtis.10 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1799 at Capt. Hulme's District, Wilkes, North Carolina; 1 poll, 50 acres.11 
NoteB In December 1799, the Yadkin Baptist Church received Joshua Curtis by experience. This is more likely Joshua Jr. than Joshua Sr.12,13 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1800 at Wilkes, North Carolina, page 34, 4 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.1 
Land Entry*He entered land on 7 May 1800 at Wilkes, North Carolina, described as 83 acres on the N side of Buffalow Creek of the Yadkin River adjoining William Lenoir, Thomas Cottrell and Samuel Curtis chain carriers, entry 986, grant 2104 dated 13 December 1800.14 
Land Purch* In 1801 Joshua Curtis Jr. purchased land at Wilkes, North Carolina, from William Lenoir, described as 40 acres, on Buffalow of the Yadkin River adjacent to his own property, (day/month not filled in) ; deed record May 1806. 
Land Purch On 8 May 1805 Joshua Curtis Jr. purchased land at Wilkes, North Carolina, for 75 pounds from Joshua Curtis Sr. of Ashe County, described as 83 acres lying on both sides of Buffalo Creek of the Yadkin River, the same parcel obtained by Joshua Sr. in grant number 2101, entered 7 May 1800.15 
Land Sale* On 4 September 1808 Joshua Curtis Jr. sold land at Wilkes, North Carolina, for $200 paid by William Cottrell, described as 206 acres lying on both sides of Buffalo Creek, where said Joshua used to live and adjacent to Samuel and William Curtis' lines; this accounted for all of Joshua land holdings obtained in three previous transactions.16 
NoteB In the July term of the Wilkes County Court of Please and Quarter Sessions, "Joshua Curtis, 1 poll" was placed on the list of insolvants for not paying 1808 taxes, along with nearly 70 other residents; this probably was Joshua Jr.17 
NoteB The minutes of the Yadkin Baptist Church state that in September 1809 "Jos Curtis" requested a letter of dismissal because he was moving.13 
NoteB The Raleigh Register of 5 July 1810 contained notice of Sheriff's Sales in the town of Wikesborough on 24 August, including 206 acres on Buffalo creek, given in by Joshua Curtis. (Further research.) 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1812 at Capt. Simpson's Company, Humphreys, Tennessee; no record adequately links this Joshua Curtis with either the earlier Wilkes County records or the later Humphreys County records-further research.18 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1820 at Humphreys, Tennessee, page 201, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 male over 45; their son Thomas is not present.19 
Land EntryHe entered land on 4 April 1825 at Humphreys, Tennessee, described as 20 acres lying in the 12th district, range 7, section 2, original certificates issued to Ashburn and Patrick, numbers 6728 and 6727; this land became Benton County.20 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1830 at Humphreys, Tennessee, page 325, 1 male under 5, 3 females 10-14, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59; Thomas lived next door.21 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1836 at Benton, Tennessee; no acreage given.22 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of between 1837 and 1842 at Benton, Tennessee; 20 acres valued at $200 reported in each year.22 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1840 at Benton, Tennessee, page 5, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59, 1 male 60-69.23 
Will*He left a will on 20 June 1842 at Benton, Tennessee; only persons named were his son Thomas and grandson Joshua.24 
Death*He died between 1842 and 1843 at Benton, Tennessee.24,25 

Family

Nancy Cottrell b. bt 1770 - 1774
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  2. [S915] Joshua Curtis "Bible" Record.
  3. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1792.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1790.
  5. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1793.
  6. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1794.
  7. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  8. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1795.
  9. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1796.
  10. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1797.
  11. [S933] Wilkes County Genealogical Society, Wilkes County Tax Lists, 1799.
  12. [S975] Staff, "Caldwell County Tax List for 1842."
  13. [S1565] Wilkes County, North Carolina, Yadkin Baptist Church Minutes; North Carolina State Archives.
  14. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Grant Book 108, page 413, Deed Book F-1, pages 349-350.
  15. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book F-1, pages 356-357.
  16. [S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book GH, page 27.
  17. [S942] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Wilkes County Court Minutes, July Term 1809, quotes in Wilkes County GS Journal for Winter 1978, page 12.
  18. [S1018] Marjorie Hood Fischer and Ruth Blake Burns, Humphreys County Tax Lists, 1812.
  19. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  20. [S1091] Benton County Deed Records: Land Entry Book, page 90, Clerk of County Court.
  21. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  22. [S1089] Benton County Tax Lists, Benton County, Tennessee.
  23. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  24. [S1085] Will, Estate & Guardian Records of Joshua Curtis & Family Benton County Miscellaneous Records Volume 2.
  25. [S1086] Nancy Harvey, "Ancestral File-Joshua Curtis, Jr.", Ancestral File.
  26. [S1] Census of Population 1830-1870.
  27. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  28. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  29. [S1] Census of Population 1820-1840.

Nancy Cottrell1,2,3

F, b. between 1770 and 1774
FatherThomas Cottrell III4 b. 1737, d. c Nov 1828
MotherJane (Jennie) Brown4 b. c 1750, d. b 1820
Last Edited25 Dec 2006
Birth*Nancy Cottrell was born between 1770 and 1774 at Virginia; assuming parents were married about 1770; age listed as 70 in the 1850 census, indicating about 1780 date of birth.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 7 July 1794,her married name was Curtis.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Joshua Curtis Jr., son of Joshua Curtis Sr. and Mary (Sarah) Clark, on 7 July 1794 at Wilkes, North Carolina; witnessed by Samuel Baker, Lewis Stevens, Susanna Baird, Ezekiel Baird; bride's name is illegible in original record, name is proven through Thomas Cottrell will that names Joshua Curtis and Nancy his wife.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusNancy Cottrell appeared on the census of 1800 Wilkes, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Curtis Jr; page 34, 4 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.1 
(Witness) CensusNancy Cottrell appeared on the census of 1820 Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Joshua Curtis Jr; page 201, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 male over 45; their son Thomas is not present.5 
(Witness) CensusNancy Cottrell appeared on the census of 1830 Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Joshua Curtis Jr; page 325, 1 male under 5, 3 females 10-14, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59; Thomas lived next door.6 
(Witness) CensusNancy Cottrell appeared on the census of 1840 Benton, Tennessee, in the household of Joshua Curtis Jr; page 5, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59, 1 male 60-69.7 
(Witness) CensusNancy Cottrell appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 Benton, Tennessee, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 288, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 1 child and Nancy Curtis, age 70; lived near to Samuel Oxford.8 

Family

Joshua Curtis Jr. b. 1771, d. bt 1842 - 1843
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1800.
  2. [S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
  3. [S915] Joshua Curtis "Bible" Record.
  4. [S935] Margaret Cottrell Mullins and Dennis Mullins, Three Centuries of Cottrells, page 17.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1830-1870.
  10. [S1085] Will, Estate & Guardian Records of Joshua Curtis & Family Benton County Miscellaneous Records Volume 2.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  12. [S1086] Nancy Harvey, "Ancestral File-Joshua Curtis, Jr.", Ancestral File.
  13. [S1] Census of Population 1820-1840.