Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt^1,2

F, b. 2 November 1860, d. 12 December 1939

Last Edited

11 Oct 2007

Birth*

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt was born on 2 November 1860 at Greenville, Davidson, Tennessee; follows cemetery record and Finley P. Curtis record; death record says 2 November 1861 at Greene County, Tennessee.^2,1,3,4,5

Married Name

As of 21 May 1884,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Finley Patterson Curtis, son of Hezekiah Curtis and Celia Coffey, on 21 May 1884 at Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Butler, District 5, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 99, sheet 11B, occupation farmer & merchant, owned home, married 16 years, 8 children, 7 living, 7 at home.²

(Witness) Census

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.⁶

Death*

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt died on 12 December 1939 at Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, at age 79; buried in Johnson County.^2,1,3

Family

Finley Patterson Curtis b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Children

Anna B. Curtis² b. Apr 1885
Carrie E. Curtis² b. Dec 1886
Fred C. Curtis² b. 22 Dec 1888, d. 1954
Haskel I. Curtis³ b. 20 Jul 1890, d. 18 Aug 1891
Cathleen Curtis² b. Jul 1892
Finley Paul Curtis Jr.² b. 19 Nov 1895, d. Jul 1980
Selma J. Curtis² b. Jan 1897
William B. Curtis² b. 22 Jan 1897, d. Apr 1972

Citations

[S922] Mrs. W.O. Absher and Curtis Information by Helen B. Bell, Heritage of Wilkes County, page 171.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1008] J. L. Carrier, Johnson County, Tennessee Cemeteries, page 38.
[S1216] Finley P. Curtis, "Finley P. Curtis Research", Ancestral File.
[S1525] Eddie M. Nikazy, Johnson County Death Record Abstracts.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Anna B. Curtis¹

F, b. April 1885

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Anna B. Curtis was born in April 1885 at Johnson, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Butler, District 5, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 99, sheet 11B, occupation farmer & merchant, owned home, married 16 years, 8 children, 7 living, 7 at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Carrie E. Curtis¹

F, b. December 1886

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Carrie E. Curtis was born in December 1886 at Johnson, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Carrie E. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Fred C. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 December 1888, d. 1954

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

10 Sep 2005

Birth*

Fred C. Curtis was born on 22 December 1888 at Johnson, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Butler, District 5, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 99, sheet 11B, occupation farmer & merchant, owned home, married 16 years, 8 children, 7 living, 7 at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Fred C. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 8 June 1917 Fred C. Curtis registered for the draft at Butler, Johnson, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by the U.S. as a post master, single.²

Death*

He died in 1954; buried in Johnson County.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1008] J. L. Carrier, Johnson County, Tennessee Cemeteries, page 38.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Cathleen Curtis¹

F, b. July 1892

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Cathleen Curtis was born in July 1892 at Johnson, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Cathleen Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Finley Paul Curtis Jr.^1,2

M, b. 19 November 1895, d. July 1980

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

20 Jan 2007

Birth*

Finley Paul Curtis Jr. was born on 19 November 1895 at Johnson, Tennessee.^1,3,2,4

(Witness) Census

Finley Paul Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1918 Finley Paul Curtis Jr. registered for the draft at Butler, Johnson, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by his father, as a farmer; single.³

Marriage*

He married Ruth Elma Wyatt on 24 June 1926 at Johnson, Tennessee.⁶

Census*

Finley Paul Curtis Jr. and Ruth Elma Wyatt appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation retail merchant-general store, owned home valued at $1,500, radio, no children.⁷

Death*

Finley Paul Curtis Jr. died in July 1980 at Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, at age 84; buried in Johnson County.^2,4

Family

Ruth Elma Wyatt b. 1 Dec 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1008] J. L. Carrier, Johnson County, Tennessee Cemeteries, page 38.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1216] Finley P. Curtis, "Finley P. Curtis Research", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

William B. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 January 1897, d. April 1972

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

10 Sep 2005

Birth*

William B. Curtis was born on 22 January 1897 at Johnson, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

William B. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1918 William B. Curtis registered for the draft at Butler, Johnson, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by Butler Drug Company.²

Death*

He died in April 1972 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, at age 75.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Selma J. Curtis¹

F, b. January 1897

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 21 May 1841, d. 22 Aug 1922

Mother

Selma Florentine Rosenblatt¹ b. 2 Nov 1860, d. 12 Dec 1939

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Selma J. Curtis was born in January 1897 at Johnson, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Selma J. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 128, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general store, married 25 years, 8 children, 7 living, 6 at home, plus sister Mattie.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

James Curtis¹

M, b. 1796, d. before February 1868

Father

Samuel Curtis¹ b. 1767, d. 6 Feb 1853

Mother

Susannah Cottrell¹ b. bt 1766 - 1770, d. 8 Oct 1844

Last Edited

16 Jul 2007

Birth*

James Curtis was born in 1796 at Wilkes, North Carolina; based on ages given in 1850 and 1860 censuses.²

Birth

He was born on 15 July 1799 at Wilkes, North Carolina; alternate date from Wilkes County Heritage, need source.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Miss Hughes circa 1815; no further information.¹

Marriage*

James Curtis married Nancy Hagler, daughter of Isaac Wilson Hagler and Susannah McGhee, on 6 March 1818 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^3,4,5

Moved*

James Curtis moved to Monroe, Tennessee, circa 1819; James Curtis was born about 1796. Nancy Hagler was born in 1799 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. They were married on March 6, 1818, in Wilkes County. While it is not known when they moved to Tennessee, their first child, Samuel Calvin, was born in December 1820 in Monroe County. Nancy Hagler's father moved his family from Wilkes County to Monroe County. In all probability James and Nancy came with them. They were present in Monroe County when the 1830 census was taken. James Curtis was school commissioner for Toque in 1848.
The James Curtis home was located at the intersection of Notchy Creek and the Tellico River. The house was built before 1835. William and Gwen Starnes owned the property at the time the home was destroyed due to the closure of Tellico Dam.⁶

Caste*

He was belonged to the no 1820 census for Monroe County available caste in 1820 at Monroe, Tennessee.⁷

Census*

He and Nancy Hagler appeared on the census of 1830 at Monroe, Tennessee, page 129, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁸

Census

James Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Monroe, Tennessee, not found in 1840 Tennessee census.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 30 October 1850 at District 15, Monroe, Tennessee, page 100, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 5 children and Caroline Ellidge, age 4, and Malinda White, age 52, at home.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 July 1860 at Sweetwater P.O., District 15, Monroe, Tennessee, page 286b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $14,000, widowed, 3 sons and 1 grandson at home.¹⁰

NoteB*

State of Tennessee, Monroe County: James Curtis, Deceased (P-195)
July 29th, 1867. No all men by these presents that I James Curtis being of sound mind and disposing memory do this day make my last will and testament. First I will that after my deceased that all my just debts and my funeral expences be paid out of my Estate. Second, I will that my son S.C. Curtis have too portions of my estate to wit: his own and my Son H.W. Curtis. Third, I will that my son S.C. Curtis pay to the heirs of my son W.R. Curtis out of the portion of my son J.A. Curtis. Fourth, one hundred dollars I will that my son J.A. Curtis be an is equal heir in my estate except my Son S.C. Curtis. Fifth, I will that my daughter S.A. Pealor and her bodily heirs be and is to be made equal in my estate Except my Son S.C. Curtis. Sixth, I will that my Son W.R. Curtis's two Children be and is to be made equal in my estate (to wit) William and J.B. Curtis. Eighth I do appoint my son S.C. Curtis execute, (P-196) and carry out this my last will and testament.
Signed and acknowledged day and date above written interlined before sined.
Attest: Thomas Russel and J.A. Curtis (his mark): James Curtis (his mark) [Note: J.A. is Isaac Asbury].¹¹

Will*

He left a will on 29 July 1867 at Monroe, Tennessee; also heirs of deceased sons David and William.¹²

Death*

He died before February 1868 at Monroe, Tennessee; will was probated in the February 1868 session of the Monroe County Court.¹²

Family 1

Miss Hughes b. c 1800

Family 2

Nancy Hagler b. 1798, d. bt 1851 - 1859

Children

Samuel Calvin Curtis+^10,12 b. 4 Dec 1820, d. 1 Dec 1896
Isaac Asbury Curtis+⁴ b. 1824
Susan Adaline Curtis+¹⁰ b. 1825
William Riley Curtis+¹³ b. 1828, d. 4 Jul 1864
Joshua Cowan Curtis⁴ b. 1831, d. b 1867
Emaline Curtis⁴ b. 1833, d. b 1867
David Burton (D.B.) Curtis+^2,14 b. 1835, d. 4 Jul 1864
Hezekiah (Henry) Wilson (H.W.) Curtis+¹⁰ b. 5 Sep 1840, d. 1902

Citations

[S922] Mrs. W.O. Absher and Curtis Information by Helen B. Bell, Heritage of Wilkes County, page 171.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, Bond no. 000164780.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S903] Wilkes County Wills and Estate Records: Will of Isaac Hagler, Monroe County, Tennessee, 27 July 1840.
[S992] Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County, Tennessee Heritage, page 165.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S903] Wilkes County Wills and Estate Records.
[S985] James Curtis Will.
[S984] Tennessee Works Progress Administration, Monroe County, Tennessee Cemeteries (WPA), Curtis Cemetery.
[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery.

Joshua Curtis¹

M, b. 14 February 1803, d. 12 July 1892

Father

Samuel Curtis b. 1767, d. 6 Feb 1853

Mother

Susannah Cottrell b. bt 1766 - 1770, d. 8 Oct 1844

Last Edited

12 Aug 2008

Birth*

Joshua Curtis was born on 14 February 1803 at Wilkes, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Land Entry

He witnessed the Entry of Samuel Curtis on 31 July 1826 at Wilkes, North Carolina; described as 160 acres of land, located in the County of Wilkes on Sampson Mountain north of the end of the Devils Race Paths, entry 2897, grant number 3386 dated 26 November 1828. Chain bearers Wm Cottrel and Wm Curtis. This is the same tract that Samuel sold to his son Joshua on 6 July 1829.²

Land Entry*

Joshua Curtis entered land on 31 July 1826 at Wilkes, North Carolina, described as 35 acres of land on School House Branch, waters of Buffaloe Creek near the red banks of Jesseys Fork, adjoining his 50 acre survey. Chan bearers James Steward, Wm Curtis. Entry 2899, grant 3342 dated 26 November 1828.³

(Witness) Land Sale

He witnessed the sale of land by Samuel Curtis on 6 July 1829 at Wilkes, North Carolina; "for the sum of ten dollars and the further consideration of the love and regard the said Samuel beareth for his said son Joshua," described as 160 acres of land on the Sampson Mountain. . . the same being granted to the said Samuel Curtis by a deed from the State bearing date 26 November 1828."⁴

Marriage*

Joshua Curtis married Sarah (Sally) Coffey circa 1833 at North Carolina; no marriage record.^5,6

Moved*

Joshua Curtis moved to near Spencer, Owen, Indiana, circa 1836; Susan was born 1835 in North Carolina, and Samuel was born 1837 in Indiana, the Coffey family moved to Owen County at the same time.⁷

Land Sale*

On 1 October 1836 Joshua Curtis sold land at Wilkes, North Carolina, for $100, paid to William Curtis, acting as attorney for Joshua Curtis of Owen County, pursuant to an agreement dated 7 December 1835, a certain tract of land on Sampsons Mountain. This was the land sold to Joshua by his father Samuel on 6 July 1829. The deed on pages I-422 and 423 appear to convey the same property on the same date as the deed on page I-465.⁸

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana, page 89, 2 males under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 30-40.⁹

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1842 at Caldwell, North Carolina; 25 acres, no polls, Hezekiah Curtis his agent.¹⁰

Land Sale*

On 2 November 1847 Joshua Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Coffey sold land at Caldwell, North Carolina, to Samuel Curtis of Wilkes County for $25, described as 25 acres previously entered by Joshua, adjacent to Samuel's property; Joshua and Sally resided in Owen County, Indiana.¹¹

Census

Joshua Curtis appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 at District 74, Monroe, Indiana, page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Bloomington P.O., Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, page 723, occupation not given, no real estate value given; appears to have moved into the town of Bloomington as the neighbors were bankers, clerks, layers and ministers; 5 children at home.¹²

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Sarah (Sally) Coffey on 22 February 1864 at Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana; buried at the Hopewell Cemetery, Clay Township, Owen County, which seems to also be known as the Coffey Cemetery west of Elletsville, Monroe County.^13,6

Marriage*

Joshua Curtis married Lucretia K. (?) between 1865 and 1870 at Monroe, Indiana; no marriage record found.¹⁴

Census

Joshua Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 at Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, page 341, occupation retired farmer, home valued at $1800, living with second wife and two youths.¹⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, page 82, occupation retired farmer, living with his son-in-law.¹⁵

Death*

He died on 12 July 1892 at Owen, Indiana, at age 89.¹

Family 1

Sarah (Sally) Coffey b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Children

Susan Melissa Curtis+⁷ b. 23 Feb 1834, d. 13 Jan 1919
Samuel W. Curtis+⁷ b. 5 Mar 1838, d. 16 Dec 1899
William R. Curtis⁷ b. 10 Apr 1839, d. 15 Dec 1914
James Curtis⁵ b. 5 Dec 1840, d. 19 Jul 1849
John Thomas Curtis+⁷ b. 16 Sep 1845, d. 30 Mar 1923
Joshua B. Curtis+⁷ b. Apr 1846, d. Dec 1872
Nelson A. Curtis+⁷ b. Jun 1848, d. 11 Mar 1915
Martha A. E. Curtis⁵ b. 25 Jan 1854, d. 11 Mar 1854

Family 2

Lucretia K. (?) b. 1818

Citations

[S922] Mrs. W.O. Absher and Curtis Information by Helen B. Bell, Heritage of Wilkes County, page 171.
[S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Grant Book 137, page 437, Deed Book M, page 254.
[S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Grant Book 137, page 436; Deed book M, page 257.
[S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book F-2, page 536.
[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Coffey Cemetery, page 29.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 28.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book I, pages 422-423 and 465.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S975] Staff, "Caldwell County Tax List for 1842."
[S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book B1, pages 693-695.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Coffey Femetery, page 29.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sarah (Sally) Coffey^1,2

F, b. 12 February 1812, d. 22 February 1864

Last Edited

5 Feb 2008

Birth*

Sarah (Sally) Coffey was born on 12 February 1812 at Wilkes, North Carolina; or Burke.^3,2

Married Name

As of circa 1833,her married name was Curtis.^3,2

Marriage*

She married Joshua Curtis, son of Samuel Curtis and Susannah Cottrell, circa 1833 at North Carolina; no marriage record.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Sarah (Sally) Coffey appeared on the census of 1840 Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 89, 2 males under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 30-40.⁴

Land Sale*

On 2 November 1847 Sarah (Sally) Coffey and Joshua Curtis sold land at Caldwell, North Carolina, to Samuel Curtis of Wilkes County for $25, described as 25 acres previously entered by Joshua, adjacent to Samuel's property; Joshua and Sally resided in Owen County, Indiana.⁵

(Witness) Census

Sarah (Sally) Coffey appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah (Sally) Coffey appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Bloomington P.O., Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 723, occupation not given, no real estate value given; appears to have moved into the town of Bloomington as the neighbors were bankers, clerks, layers and ministers; 5 children at home.⁷

Death*

Sarah (Sally) Coffey died on 22 February 1864 at Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, at age 52; buried at the Hopewell Cemetery, Clay Township, Owen County, which seems to also be known as the Coffey Cemetery west of Elletsville, Monroe County.^3,2

Family

Joshua Curtis b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Children

Susan Melissa Curtis+⁶ b. 23 Feb 1834, d. 13 Jan 1919
Samuel W. Curtis+⁶ b. 5 Mar 1838, d. 16 Dec 1899
William R. Curtis⁶ b. 10 Apr 1839, d. 15 Dec 1914
James Curtis¹ b. 5 Dec 1840, d. 19 Jul 1849
John Thomas Curtis+⁶ b. 16 Sep 1845, d. 30 Mar 1923
Joshua B. Curtis+⁶ b. Apr 1846, d. Dec 1872
Nelson A. Curtis+⁶ b. Jun 1848, d. 11 Mar 1915
Martha A. E. Curtis¹ b. 25 Jan 1854, d. 11 Mar 1854

Citations

[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Coffey Cemetery, page 29.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 28.
[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Coffey Femetery, page 29.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S902] Wilkes County Deeds: Book B1, pages 693-695.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Susan Melissa Curtis¹

F, b. 23 February 1834, d. 13 January 1919

Father

Joshua Curtis¹ b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey¹ b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Susan Melissa Curtis was born on 23 February 1834 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 21 March 1852,her married name was Faulkner.^3,4

Marriage*

Susan Melissa Curtis married Francis Marion Faulkner on 21 March 1852 at Owen, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Susan Melissa Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Elletsville P.O., Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner; page 64, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.⁵

Census*

Susan Melissa Curtis and Francis Marion Faulkner appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 at Shamsmick Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, page 519, occupation hotel keeper, real estate valued at $2,500, personal $800, 4 daughters and 3 tenants.⁶

(Witness) Census

Susan Melissa Curtis appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner; page 82C, occupation hotel keeper, 3 children, 2 grandchildren and Joshua living with them.³

Death*

Susan Melissa Curtis died on 13 January 1919 at Kirkwood Hotel, Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, at age 84; widowed, buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.²

Family

Francis Marion Faulkner b. 1831, d. 1895

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 27, page 280.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Samuel W. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 March 1838, d. 16 December 1899

Father

Joshua Curtis¹ b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey¹ b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Samuel W. Curtis was born on 5 March 1838 at Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana; death certificate says Monroe County.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Samuel W. Curtis married Saralda F. Campbell on 22 September 1860 at Missouri.^2,3

Census*

Samuel W. Curtis and Saralda F. Campbell appeared on the census of 10 June 1870 at Brazil Twp., Clay, Indiana, page 17, occupation lawyer, renting, 4 children.⁴

Census

Samuel W. Curtis and Saralda F. Campbell appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Brazil, Clay, Indiana, page 409D, occupation attorney at law, 5 children.⁵

(Witness) Bio

Samuel W. Curtis, an attorney at law, Brazil, Ind., was born in Owen County, Ind., March 5, 1838 and is the second of seven children of Joshua and Sarah (Coffee) Curtis, natives of North Carolina. His parents came to Owen County in 1836, his mother dying in 1863, and his father still living in Spencer. Samuel was reared on a farm and had very good opportunities for an early education.

He entered the University at Bloomington in 1853, attending at intervals until the year 1859, when he graduated in the profession of law. During the same year he wen to Missouri, where, on September 22, 1860, he was married to Saralda F. Campbell. In October following, he returned home on a visit. Just then the war was upon us, and Missouri not a desirable place to live in, and Mr. Curtis and wife lived on his father’s farm until 1865, when he returned to Missouri, remained there until November following, when he returned to Spencer, Ind., and studied a short time in the law office of A.T. Rose, opening an office on his own account. In April 1869, he left the place of his birth and came to Brazil, where he opened an office, and has ever since been doing a lucrative business as a lawyer, although among the legal lights of Brazil there is much competition.

To Mr. and Mrs. Curtis have been born seven children, five of whom are still living—Laura V., born January 7, 1862; Joshua, born April 5, 1864; Crude R. born May 10, 1866, died May 4, 1872; Emma, born February 1, 1868; Mattie born December 23, 1870; Maggie M. (deceased), and Isaac W., born September 2, 1874. In politics, Mr. Curtis is a Democrat, but not a bitter partisan. He is a charter member of Lodge No. 676 of the Knights of Honor. He is a man of public spirit, and a worthy citizen.
[Counties of Clay and Owen, Indiana. Historial and Biographical. Illustrated. Charles Blanchard, Editor, Chicago: F.A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Page 351.]³

Death*

Samuel W. Curtis died on 16 December 1899 at Brazil, Clay, Indiana, at age 61; buried at Clay County, but no headstone record found for him or Saralda; informant Joshua Curtis.⁶

Family

Saralda F. Campbell b. 4 May 1845, d. 1 Apr 1922

Children

Laura V. (Jennie) Curtis³ b. 7 Jan 1862, d. 1929
Joshua Bennett Curtis+³ b. 5 Apr 1864, d. 29 Mar 1934
Crude R. Curtis³ b. 10 May 1866, d. 4 May 1872
Emma Curtis³ b. 1 Feb 1868, d. 7 Apr 1944
Martha (Mattie) Curtis³ b. 23 Dec 1870, d. 23 Jun 1905
Maggie M. Curtis³ b. c 1872, d. c 1872
Isaac Wesley Curtis³ b. 2 Sep 1874

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2355] Charles Blanchard, Counties of Clay and Owen, page 351.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records.

William R. Curtis¹

M, b. 10 April 1839, d. 15 December 1914

Father

Joshua Curtis² b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey² b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

William R. Curtis was born on 10 April 1839 at Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana; age give as 29 in 1870 census; death record indicates about 1837.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

William R. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Bloomington P.O., Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 723, occupation not given, no real estate value given; appears to have moved into the town of Bloomington as the neighbors were bankers, clerks, layers and ministers; 5 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

William R. Curtis married Catharine W. Helton on 16 May 1862 at Monroe, Indiana.^5,6

Census*

William R. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 at Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, page 345, occupation miller-saw mill, realestate valued at $2,000, personal property at $2,500, no children.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Madison Twp., Winterset, Iowa, page 129A, occupation miller, no children at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, ED 130, sheet 3B, occupation miller, owned home, married 47 years, no children; gave place of birth as North Carolina, which is probably wrong.⁹

Death*

He died on 15 December 1914 at Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, at age 75; buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery; WPA record is above; cemetery record is 14 December 1915.^10,3

Family

Catharine W. Helton b. 21 Sep 1844, d. 13 May 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Rose Hill Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1910.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S960] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Death Records, Monroe, Book H-19, page 84.

John Thomas Curtis¹

M, b. 16 September 1845, d. 30 March 1923

Father

Joshua Curtis² b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey² b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

John Thomas Curtis was born on 16 September 1845 at Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

John Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Bloomington P.O., Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 723, occupation not given, no real estate value given; appears to have moved into the town of Bloomington as the neighbors were bankers, clerks, layers and ministers; 5 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

John Thomas Curtis married Susan Matilda Lemon on 30 April 1868 at Owen, Indiana.^6,7

Census*

John Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 at Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, page 345, occupation miller-grist mill, real estate valued at $4,000, personal property at $500, no children.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Spencer, Owen, Indiana, page 305A, occupation druggist, 3 children and brother in law at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, ED 119, sheet 19A, occupation running mill, owned home, married 32 years, 5 children, 4 living, 2 at home.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Spencer, Owen, Indiana, ED 159, sheet 12A, occupation operator-planing mill, married 42 years, 5 children, 3 living.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 30 March 1923 at Spencer, Owen, Indiana, at age 77; occupation carpenter, married, buried at Riverside Cemetery.⁴

Family

Susan Matilda Lemon b. 3 Aug 1845, d. 8 Oct 1931

Children

Paul D. Curtis⁸ b. 13 Oct 1872, d. 1976
Denver Curtis+^8,11 b. 22 Jan 1875, d. 27 Aug 1952
Bertha E. Curtis⁸ b. 14 May 1878, d. 2 Nov 1946
Charles Curtis⁹ b. Dec 1880
Anna B. Curtis¹² b. 19 Jul 1884, d. 22 Aug 1884

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870, 1880.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 29, page 436.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 591.
[S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Owen, Book H-1, page 120.

Joshua B. Curtis¹

M, b. April 1846, d. December 1872

Father

Joshua Curtis² b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey² b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Joshua B. Curtis was born in April 1846 at Owen, Indiana; or Monroe.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Joshua B. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Bloomington P.O., Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 723, occupation not given, no real estate value given; appears to have moved into the town of Bloomington as the neighbors were bankers, clerks, layers and ministers; 5 children at home.⁵

Milit-Beg*

Joshua B. Curtis began military service on 10 July 1863 at Monroe, Indiana.⁶

Marriage*

He married Myra A. Jennings on 17 December 1867 at Owen, Indiana.^7,8

Census*

Joshua B. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, page 345, occupation miller-grist mill, real estate valued at $4,000, personal property at $500, no children, Nelson lived with them.⁷

Death*

He died in December 1872 at Owen, Indiana, at age 26; get cemetery name from book.⁹

Family

Myra A. Jennings b. 1848

Child

Infant Son Curtis⁴ b. 1871, d. 1871

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 453.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 29, Page 402.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries.

Nelson A. Curtis¹

M, b. June 1848, d. 11 March 1915

Father

Joshua Curtis² b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey² b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Nelson A. Curtis was born in June 1848 at Owen, Indiana; or Monroe.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 District 74, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 248, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Nelson A. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Bloomington P.O., Bloomington Twp., Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 723, occupation not given, no real estate value given; appears to have moved into the town of Bloomington as the neighbors were bankers, clerks, layers and ministers; 5 children at home.⁴

Census*

Nelson A. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 at Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, page 345, occupation miller-saw mill, living with his brother J.B., personal property valued at $3,000.⁵

Marriage*

He married Anna B. Dolph on 6 May 1873 at Johnson, Indiana.^6,7

Census

Nelson A. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, page 89C, occupation sawyer, 1 child at home.⁶

Marriage*

He married Eva Job on 23 December 1883 at Putnam, Indiana.⁸

Census

Nelson A. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at District 2, Lake, Tennessee, ED 78, sheet 6A, occupation saw miller, widowed, living alone.⁹

Death*

He died on 11 March 1915 at Madison, Louisiana, at age 66.¹⁰

Family 1

Anna B. Dolph b. 3 Jul 1850, d. 13 Jan 1882

Child

Eugene Curtis⁶ b. 1878

Family 2

Eva Job b. c 1850

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Coffey Familyi Tree by Mary Summers.

Martha A. E. Curtis¹

F, b. 25 January 1854, d. 11 March 1854

Father

Joshua Curtis¹ b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey¹ b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Birth*

Martha A. E. Curtis was born on 25 January 1854 at Monroe, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 11 March 1854 at Monroe, Indiana; buried at the Coffey Cemetery, Richland Twp., Monroe County.¹

Citations

[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Coffey Cemetery, page 29.

James Curtis¹

M, b. 5 December 1840, d. 19 July 1849

Father

Joshua Curtis¹ b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Coffey¹ b. 12 Feb 1812, d. 22 Feb 1864

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Birth*

James Curtis was born on 5 December 1840 at Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana.¹

Death*

He died on 19 July 1849 at Monroe, Indiana, at age 8; buried at the Coffey Cemetery, Richland Twp. Monroe County.¹

Citations

[S956] Indiana DAR Harrison Chapter, Monroe County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Coffey Cemetery, page 29.

Lucretia K. (?)¹

F, b. 1818

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Lucretia K. (?) was born in 1818 at Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of between 1865 and 1870,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Joshua Curtis, son of Samuel Curtis and Susannah Cottrell, between 1865 and 1870 at Monroe, Indiana; no marriage record found.¹

(Witness) Census

Lucretia K. (?) appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Joshua Curtis; page 341, occupation retired farmer, home valued at $1800, living with second wife and two youths.¹

Family

Joshua Curtis b. 14 Feb 1803, d. 12 Jul 1892

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Susan Matilda Lemon^1,2

F, b. 3 August 1845, d. 8 October 1931

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Susan Matilda Lemon was born on 3 August 1845 at Owen, Indiana; daughter of Edward B. Lemen and Emmaline Wesley Kain.^3,2,4

Married Name

As of 30 April 1868,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Thomas Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Coffey, on 30 April 1868 at Owen, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Susan Matilda Lemon appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of John Thomas Curtis; page 345, occupation miller-grist mill, real estate valued at $4,000, personal property at $500, no children.¹

(Witness) Census

Susan Matilda Lemon appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Spencer, Owen, Indiana, in the household of John Thomas Curtis; page 305A, occupation druggist, 3 children and brother in law at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Susan Matilda Lemon appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of John Thomas Curtis; ED 119, sheet 19A, occupation running mill, owned home, married 32 years, 5 children, 4 living, 2 at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Susan Matilda Lemon appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Spencer, Owen, Indiana, in the household of John Thomas Curtis; ED 159, sheet 12A, occupation operator-planing mill, married 42 years, 5 children, 3 living.⁷

Death*

Susan Matilda Lemon died on 8 October 1931 at Spencer, Owen, Indiana, at age 86; buried at Riverside Cemetery.⁴

Family

John Thomas Curtis b. 16 Sep 1845, d. 30 Mar 1923

Children

Paul D. Curtis⁵ b. 13 Oct 1872, d. 1976
Denver Curtis+^5,8 b. 22 Jan 1875, d. 27 Aug 1952
Bertha E. Curtis⁵ b. 14 May 1878, d. 2 Nov 1946
Charles Curtis⁶ b. Dec 1880
Anna B. Curtis⁹ b. 19 Jul 1884, d. 22 Aug 1884

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 29, page 436.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 591.
[S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920, Owen, Book H-1, page 120.

Myra A. Jennings^1,2

F, b. 1848

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Birth*

Myra A. Jennings was born in 1848 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 17 December 1867,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Joshua B. Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Coffey, on 17 December 1867 at Owen, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Myra A. Jennings appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of Joshua B. Curtis; page 345, occupation miller-grist mill, real estate valued at $4,000, personal property at $500, no children, Nelson lived with them.¹

Family

Joshua B. Curtis b. Apr 1846, d. Dec 1872

Child

Infant Son Curtis³ b. 1871, d. 1871

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 29, Page 402.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 453.

Catharine W. Helton¹

F, b. 21 September 1844, d. 13 May 1915

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Catharine W. Helton was born on 21 September 1844 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 16 May 1862,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married William R. Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Coffey, on 16 May 1862 at Monroe, Indiana.^4,3

(Witness) Census

Catharine W. Helton appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 Spencer P.O., Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of William R. Curtis; page 345, occupation miller-saw mill, realestate valued at $2,000, personal property at $2,500, no children.¹

(Witness) Census

Catharine W. Helton appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 Madison Twp., Winterset, Iowa, in the household of William R. Curtis; page 129A, occupation miller, no children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Catharine W. Helton appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of William R. Curtis; ED 130, sheet 3B, occupation miller, owned home, married 47 years, no children; gave place of birth as North Carolina, which is probably wrong.⁶

Death*

Catharine W. Helton died on 13 May 1915 at Indiana at age 70; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bloomington.²

Family

William R. Curtis b. 10 Apr 1839, d. 15 Dec 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rose Hill, Monroe, Indiana.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Francis Marion Faulkner^1,2

M, b. 1831, d. 1895

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Francis Marion Faulkner was born in 1831 at Ellettsville, Monroe, Indiana; parents from North Carolina.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Susan Melissa Curtis, daughter of Joshua Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Coffey, on 21 March 1852 at Owen, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Francis Marion Faulkner appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Elletsville P.O., Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana, page 64, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.⁴

Census*

He and Susan Melissa Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 at Shamsmick Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, page 519, occupation hotel keeper, real estate valued at $2,500, personal $800, 4 daughters and 3 tenants.⁵

Census

Francis Marion Faulkner appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, page 82C, occupation hotel keeper, 3 children, 2 grandchildren and Joshua living with them.¹

Death*

He died in 1895 at Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana; buried at Faulkner Cemetery.³

(Witness) Bio

Francis Marion Faulkner, son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Rebecca Coffey, born 1833, of Elletteville died 1895, Bloomington, spouse of Susan Melissa (nickname "Liss") Curtis, married 21 Mar., 1852, Owen County, Indiana, parents of [9?] children.³

Family

Susan Melissa Curtis b. 23 Feb 1834, d. 13 Jan 1919

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 27, page 280.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Faulkner, Monroe, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Sarah A. Faulkner¹

F, b. 1853

Father

Francis Marion Faulkner¹ b. 1831, d. 1895

Mother

Susan Melissa Curtis¹ b. 23 Feb 1834, d. 13 Jan 1919

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Birth*

Sarah A. Faulkner was born in 1853 at Owen, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Elletsville P.O., Clay Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner; page 64, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah A. Faulkner appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 Shamsmick Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner and Susan Melissa Curtis; page 519, occupation hotel keeper, real estate valued at $2,500, personal $800, 4 daughters and 3 tenants.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary A. Faulkner¹

F, b. 1855

Father

Francis Marion Faulkner¹ b. 1831, d. 1895

Mother

Susan Melissa Curtis¹ b. 23 Feb 1834, d. 13 Jan 1919

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Birth*

Mary A. Faulkner was born in 1855 at Owen, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary A. Faulkner appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 Shamsmick Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner and Susan Melissa Curtis; page 519, occupation hotel keeper, real estate valued at $2,500, personal $800, 4 daughters and 3 tenants.²

(Witness) Census

Mary A. Faulkner appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner; page 82C, occupation hotel keeper, 3 children, 2 grandchildren and Joshua living with them.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Martha S. Faulkner¹

F, b. 1858

Father

Francis Marion Faulkner¹ b. 1831, d. 1895

Mother

Susan Melissa Curtis¹ b. 23 Feb 1834, d. 13 Jan 1919

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Birth*

Martha S. Faulkner was born in 1858 at Owen, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha S. Faulkner appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 Shamsmick Twp., Lawrence, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner and Susan Melissa Curtis; page 519, occupation hotel keeper, real estate valued at $2,500, personal $800, 4 daughters and 3 tenants.²

(Witness) Census

Martha S. Faulkner appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, in the household of Francis Marion Faulkner; page 82C, occupation hotel keeper, 3 children, 2 grandchildren and Joshua living with them.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Infant Son Curtis¹

M, b. 1871, d. 1871

Father

Joshua B. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1846, d. Dec 1872

Mother

Myra A. Jennings¹ b. 1848

Last Edited

17 Aug 2005

Death*

Infant Son Curtis died in 1871 at Owen, Indiana; get cemetery name.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1871 at Owen, Indiana.¹

Citations

[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 453.

Mary C. Starns^1,2

F, b. 30 July 1849, d. 1932

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Mary C. Starns was born on 30 July 1849 at Indiana; parents from North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 28 June 1908,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Adoninam Judson Curtis, son of Hezekiah Curtis and Celia Coffey, on 28 June 1908 at Owen, Indiana; marriage record gives A.J.'s parents as Hezekiah and Celia Coffey Curtis.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Mary C. Starns appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Spencer, Owen, Indiana, in the household of Adoninam Judson Curtis; ED 159, sheet 20A, occupation own income, owned home, second marriage, no other family members.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary C. Starns appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Spencer, Owen, Indiana, in the household of Adoninam Judson Curtis; Sheet 5A, occupation none, owned home, no other household members besides Mary.³

Census*

Mary C. Starns appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Spencer, Owen, Indiana, ED 13, sheet 9A, occupation none, living with her son Simon Starnes and family.⁴

Death*

She died in 1932 at Owen, Indiana; get cemetery name from book.⁵

Family

Adoninam Judson Curtis b. 2 Apr 1837, d. 1 May 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen Book 34, page 443.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S957] Indiana DAR Owen Chapter, Owen County, Indiana Cemeteries, page 572.

Paul D. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 13 October 1872, d. 1976

Father

John Thomas Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1845, d. 30 Mar 1923

Mother

Susan Matilda Lemon¹ b. 3 Aug 1845, d. 8 Oct 1931

Last Edited

7 Apr 2020

Birth*

Paul D. Curtis was born on 13 October 1872 at Owen, Indiana.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Spencer, Owen, Indiana, in the household of John Thomas Curtis; page 305A, occupation druggist, 3 children and brother in law at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Paul D. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Washington Twp., Owen, Indiana, in the household of John Thomas Curtis; ED 119, sheet 19A, occupation running mill, owned home, married 32 years, 5 children, 4 living, 2 at home.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 18 September 1918 Paul D. Curtis registered for the draft at Spencer, Owen, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by the C I & W Railorad as a brakeman in Indianapolis, apparently single.⁴

Death*

He died in 1976; buried at Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.^6,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Coffey Family Tree by Mary Summers.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Floral Park, Marion, Indiana.