Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

John Larkin Day^1,2,3

M, b. 7 September 1858

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

John Larkin Day was born on 7 September 1858 at Caldwell, North Carolina; son of John and Susanna Pipes Day; Susanna was daughter of Hiram Pipes and Elizabeth Morris Pipes.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Sarah Margaret Curtis, daughter of William Walter Curtis and Mary Curtis, on 21 January 1877 at Caldwell, North Carolina; by Larkin Pipes at the home of Wm W. Curtis, witnessed by F.P. Curtis, T.C. Curtis & J.S. Stone.^1,2,3

Name Variation

As of 7 September 1877, John Larkin Day was also known as Larkin John Day.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 10 children, 9 living.¹

Census*

He and Sarah Margaret Curtis appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 65, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 11 children, 11 living.⁵

Census

John Larkin Day and Sarah Margaret Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Icard Twp., Burke, North Carolina, ED 11, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 grandchildren at home.⁶

Family

Sarah Margaret Curtis b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Children

James Morticy Day⁷ b. 28 Oct 1878, d. 11 Jul 1958
John William Day¹ b. 15 Mar 1881, d. 29 Jun 1932
Martha Alice Day¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 13 Aug 1941
Thomas Hamilton Day¹ b. 18 Dec 1886, d. 10 Mar 1965
Walter Edgar Day¹ b. 20 Apr 1889, d. 26 Nov 1973
Loyd Finley Day¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 13 Oct 1964
Julia Annis Day¹ b. 28 Apr 1894
Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day+¹ b. 13 Dec 1897, d. 6 Jan 1987
Jesse Clyde Day⁵ b. 7 Jun 1900, d. 11 Nov 1974
Beulah May Day⁸ b. 10 Aug 1903, d. 16 Oct 1918
Stuart Larkin Day⁹ b. 17 Dec 1906

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S965] Hughleta Edmiston, "Ancestral File-Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 4, page 208.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 320.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1595] "Anneos18", "McDonald/Edwards Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

John William Day^1,2,3

M, b. 15 March 1881, d. 29 June 1932

Father

John Larkin Day¹ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

John William Day was born on 15 March 1881 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 10 children, 9 living.¹

(Witness) Census

John William Day appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day and Sarah Margaret Curtis; ED 65, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 11 children, 11 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 John William Day registered for the draft at Connelly Springs, Burke, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by John L. Day as a farmer.³

Death*

He died on 29 June 1932 at State Hospital, Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 51; from pellagra; married; cemetery name illegible, located in Morganton.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Martha Alice Day^1,2

F, b. 8 December 1883, d. 13 August 1941

Father

John Larkin Day¹ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Martha Alice Day was born on 8 December 1883 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 10 children, 9 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha Alice Day appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day and Sarah Margaret Curtis; ED 65, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 11 children, 11 living.⁴

Death*

Martha Alice Day died on 13 August 1941 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, at age 57; married Roscoe C. Bishop; buried at Harpers Chapel Cemetery in Caldwell County.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Thomas Hamilton Day^1,2

M, b. 18 December 1886, d. 10 March 1965

Father

John Larkin Day¹ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Thomas Hamilton Day was born on 18 December 1886 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Thomas Hamilton Day appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day and Sarah Margaret Curtis; ED 65, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 11 children, 11 living.³

Death*

Thomas Hamilton Day died on 10 March 1965 at Valdese, Burke, North Carolina, at age 78; at the Valdese General Hospital; wife Lillian; buried at Burke Memorial Park Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Walter Edgar Day^1,2

M, b. 20 April 1889, d. 26 November 1973

Father

John Larkin Day¹ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Walter Edgar Day was born on 20 April 1889 at Darby, Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Walter Edgar Day registered for the draft at Edgemont, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by J.J. Coffey as a laborer-acid wood cutter at Edgemont; wife and 3 children; described as tall, medium build, gray eyes and brown hair.³

Death*

He died on 26 November 1973 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 84; iln a Lenoir hospital; occupation grocery owner; married Etta Fleming; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Loyd Finley Day^1,2

M, b. 17 September 1891, d. 13 October 1964

Father

John Larkin Day¹ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Loyd Finley Day was born on 17 September 1891 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Loyd Finley Day registered for the draft at Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 2 children; described as tall, stout build, blue eyes, light hair.²

Death*

He died on 13 October 1964 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 73; retired sawmiller; married Annie Setser; buried at Harpers Chapel Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Julia Annis Day^1,2

F, b. 28 April 1894

Father

John Larkin Day¹ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Julia Annis Day was born on 28 April 1894 at Watauga, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day^1,2

F, b. 13 December 1897, d. 6 January 1987

Father

John Larkin Day³ b. 7 Sep 1858

Mother

Sarah Margaret Curtis³ b. 10 Jan 1861, d. 6 Apr 1942

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day was born on 13 December 1897 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day and Sarah Margaret Curtis; ED 65, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 11 children, 11 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Icard Twp., Burke, North Carolina, in the household of John Larkin Day and Sarah Margaret Curtis; ED 11, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 grandchildren at home.⁶

Married Name

As of circa 1921,her married name was Watson.⁷

Marriage*

Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day married Jefferson Atlas Watson circa 1921 at North Carolina.⁷

Death*

Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Day died on 6 January 1987 at Hildebran, Burke, North Carolina, at age 89.⁸

Family

Jefferson Atlas Watson b. 3 Jun 1896, d. 27 May 1970

Child

Hugh Elbert Watson+² b. 15 May 1921, d. 19 Sep 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

John Milton (Jack) Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 23 November 1880, d. 11 August 1956

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 5 Oct 1854, d. 24 Mar 1950

Mother

Julia G. Harrison¹ b. 15 Jul 1850, d. 31 May 1927

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

John Milton (Jack) Curtis was born on 23 November 1880 at Globe, Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 8 children, 8 living.¹

Marriage*

John Milton (Jack) Curtis married Rose Harmon on 8 February 1908 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁵

Census

John Milton (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 53, page 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm. 1 child at home.⁶

Marriage*

He married Olive Belle Satterwhite on 30 November 1916 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^7,8,3,9

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 John Milton (Jack) Curtis registered for the draft at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by his father as a farmer, in Globe.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 61, sheet 4B, occupation farmer renting, no children at home.¹⁰

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 1, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, his son by Rose lived with his parents.³

Death*

He died on 11 August 1956 at Globe, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 75; in a Charlotte hospital; buried at Moore Cemetery.⁴

Family 1

Rose Harmon b. 11 Aug 1889, d. 28 Nov 1911

Child

Jay Leumas Curtis+^6,11 b. 6 Dec 1908, d. 7 Dec 1974

Family 2

Olive Belle Satterwhite b. 28 Feb 1888, d. 9 Nov 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 20, page 207.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Vol. I, page 320.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 26, page 178.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

William Harrison Curtis^1,2

M, b. 13 June 1883, d. 3 January 1963

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 5 Oct 1854, d. 24 Mar 1950

Mother

Julia G. Harrison¹ b. 15 Jul 1850, d. 31 May 1927

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

William Harrison Curtis was born on 13 June 1883 at Globe, Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

William Harrison Curtis married Rhoda Alice Gragg on 3 November 1907 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^4,5

(Witness) Census

William Harrison Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Colitsville and Globe Road, Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 53, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years.⁶

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 William Harrison Curtis registered for the draft at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by by his father as a farmer in Globe; wife Alice.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 8, sheet 3A, occupation deputy sheriff, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 child (adopted?) and 3 boarders.⁴

Death*

He died on 3 January 1963 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 79; buried at the Globe Cemetery.^7,3

Family

Rhoda Alice Gragg b. 18 May 1881, d. 31 Dec 1964

Children

William Finley Claude Dickson Curtis³ b. 20 Nov 1915, d. 4 Apr 1919
James H. Curtis⁴ b. 1921

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 20, page 158.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 50, page 93.

Sarah Anne Curtis^1,2

F, b. 9 October 1885, d. 23 January 1970

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 5 Oct 1854, d. 24 Mar 1950

Mother

Julia G. Harrison¹ b. 15 Jul 1850, d. 31 May 1927

Last Edited

17 Mar 2012

Birth*

Sarah Anne Curtis was born on 9 October 1885 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 8 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah Anne Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Colitsville and Globe Road, Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 53, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years.⁴

(Witness) Census

Sarah Anne Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 61, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children and a grandson, Jay L., age 11.⁵

Married Name

As of 26 November 1927,her married name was Puffinburger.^6,7,8

Marriage*

Sarah Anne Curtis married Oliver C. Puffinburger on 26 November 1927 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; by J.A. Bush, J.P., at the courthouse.^6,7,8

Death*

Sarah Anne Curtis died on 23 January 1970 at Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 84; retired school teacher; buried at Harpers Chapel Cemetery.^3,9,2

Family

Oliver C. Puffinburger b. 1873

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 320.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Vol. I, page 320.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 June 1888, d. 9 October 1967

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 5 Oct 1854, d. 24 Mar 1950

Mother

Julia G. Harrison¹ b. 15 Jul 1850, d. 31 May 1927

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis was born on 19 June 1888 at Caldwell, North Carolina; SSDI says 19 Jul 1888.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Colitsville and Globe Road, Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 53, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years.⁶

(Witness) Census

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 61, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children and a grandson, Jay L., age 11.⁷

(Witness) Census

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 20, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children and a grandson Jay at home.⁸

(Witness) Census

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 14-28, sheet 10B, occupation retired farmer, 2 daughters and grandsons Jay's family.⁹

Death*

Martha (Mattie) Louise Curtis died on 9 October 1967 at Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 79; at a Lenoir hospital; never married; buried at Harpers Chapel Cemetery.^3,2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 320.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 54, page 91.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Maude Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1 November 1893, d. 1 May 1979

Father

Finley Patterson Curtis¹ b. 5 Oct 1854, d. 24 Mar 1950

Mother

Julia G. Harrison¹ b. 15 Jul 1850, d. 31 May 1927

Last Edited

18 Jan 2006

Birth*

Maude Elizabeth Curtis was born on 1 November 1893 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Maude Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Colitsville and Globe Road, Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 53, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years.⁴

(Witness) Census

Maude Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis and Julia G. Harrison; ED 61, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children and a grandson, Jay L., age 11.⁵

(Witness) Census

Maude Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 20, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children and a grandson Jay at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Maude Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Finley Patterson Curtis; ED 14-28, sheet 10B, occupation retired farmer, 2 daughters and grandsons Jay's family.⁷

Death*

Maude Elizabeth Curtis died on 1 May 1979 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 85; never married.^3,8,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 66, page 71.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 320.

James Harrison Curtis^1,2

M, b. 15 April 1882, d. 30 December 1946

Mother

Marilda Curtis^1,3 b. 5 Sep 1867, d. 15 Apr 1956

Last Edited

24 Jan 2010

Birth*

James Harrison Curtis was born on 15 April 1882 at Caldwell, North Carolina; raised by Walter & Mary; father unknown.^1,4,3

Name Variation

As of 15 April 1882, James Harrison Curtis was also known as Harrison James Curtis.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William Walter Curtis and Mary Curtis; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 grandsons living with them.¹

Marriage*

James Harrison Curtis married Minnie Jane Coffey on 11 April 1909 at Watauga, North Carolina; by J.C. Ashley, J.P.^5,6,7

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 James Harrison Curtis registered for the draft at Globe, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by N.L. Dyson as a farmer near Globe; wife Minnie.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Globe Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 61, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Lenoir Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $700, widowed, 8 children at home.⁸

Death*

He died on 30 December 1946 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 64; at the Lenoir hospital; occupation furniture worker; buried at Bryant Cemetery.^2,3

Family

Minnie Jane Coffey b. 25 Feb 1891, d. 20 Apr 1926

Children

Mary Ethel Curtis⁵ b. 13 Jul 1910, d. 20 Nov 1940
James Art (Arkie) Curtis+^5,6 b. 5 May 1911, d. 27 Jul 1991
Dean Russell Curtis+⁵ b. 12 Dec 1913, d. 26 May 1988
Bertha Marilda Curtis^5,6 b. 17 Sep 1915, d. bt 1921 - 1930
William Milton Curtis⁵ b. 22 Jun 1917
Rose Ella (Hattie) Curtis⁸ b. 9 Feb 1920
Floyd Earl Curtis+⁹ b. 29 Jan 1922, d. 24 Mar 2003
Clinton Leroy Curtis⁶ b. 25 Mar 1924, d. 13 Oct 1991
Emma Curtis⁸ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 33, page 109.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1947] Watauga County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Watauga County, North Carolina Marriage Register 1875-1911.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1417] News-Topic, Caldwell County, North Carolina Obituaries, 27 March 2003.

Dean Curtis¹

M, b. March 1892

Father

William Walter Curtis¹ b. 10 Nov 1833, d. 6 Dec 1907

Mother

Mary Curtis¹ b. 28 Dec 1828, d. 17 Dec 1912

Last Edited

23 Aug 2005

Birth*

Dean Curtis was born in March 1892 at Caldwell, North Carolina; grandson.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Etta Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1 April 1883, d. 3 February 1929

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary Etta Curtis was born on 1 April 1883 at Finley, Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Carroll Curtis; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 18 years, 7 children, 7 living.¹

Married Name

As of 4 January 1903,her married name was Bryant.⁴

Marriage*

Mary Etta Curtis married John Wesly Bryant on 4 January 1903 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁴

Census*

Mary Etta Curtis and John Wesly Bryant appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Wilsons Creek Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 66, sheet 8B, occupation laborer-lumber mill, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Death*

Mary Etta Curtis died on 3 February 1929 at Cartoogechaye Twp., Macon, North Carolina, at age 45; from pellagra; buried at the Finley Cemetery in Caldwell County.³

Family

John Wesly Bryant b. 24 Jan 1881

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 319.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 16, page 2.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Nancy L. (Nannie) Curtis¹

F, b. 13 October 1885, d. 27 November 1924

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Nancy L. (Nannie) Curtis was born on 13 October 1885 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 23 February 1901,her married name was Robbins.³

Marriage*

Nancy L. (Nannie) Curtis married James Larkin Robbins on 23 February 1901 at Caldwell, North Carolina.³

Death*

Nancy L. (Nannie) Curtis died on 27 November 1924 at Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 39; buried at the Cottrell Cemetery.²

Family

James Larkin Robbins b. 18 Oct 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S972] Caldwell County Genealogical Society, Caldwell County Cemeteries, Cottrell.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 14, page 27.

Stephen Greene Curtis¹

M, b. 6 March 1888, d. 19 October 1957

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

17 Nov 2012

Birth*

Stephen Greene Curtis was born on 6 March 1888 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Carroll Curtis; ED 31, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 18 years, 7 children, 7 living.¹

Marriage*

Stephen Greene Curtis married Ella Lenoir Deal on 3 September 1921 at First Baptist Church, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; by R.J. Bateman.^3,4

Obit

Stephen Greene's wedding announcement was published in the Charlotte Observer on 16 September 1921:
; Marriage Culminates a Beautiful Romance. Lenoir, Sept. 15—Steve Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Curtis of Finley, and Miss Ella Deal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Deal, of this place, were married in Asheville Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock by the pastor of the First Baptist church. Mrs. Curtis has been a popular school teacher in Caldwell and adjoining counties for several years, being a member of the Whitnel graded school faculty for the past three years. Mr. Curtis has made his home in Seattle, Wash. For the past 12 years. He has been visiting in North Carolina since last November. He served 15 months in France in the late war. This marriage is the culmination of a romance of 14 years.⁵

Census*

He and Ella Lenoir Deal appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 10, sheet 2B, no occupation, 1 child, living with Ella's mother.⁶

Census

Stephen Greene Curtis and Ella Lenoir Deal appeared on the census of 6 May 1940 at Lenoir Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 14, sheet 5B, no occupaton, living with Ella's mother.⁷

Death*

Stephen Greene Curtis died on 19 October 1957 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 69; retired school teacher; WW I veteran; buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery.^2,8

Family

Ella Lenoir Deal b. 25 Dec 1882, d. 4 Nov 1978

Child

Sarah Elizabeth Curtis⁹ b. 31 May 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 44, page 64.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Vol. I, page 318.
[S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
[S1858] Charlotte Observer.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Josephine E. Curtis¹

F, b. June 1891

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

Josephine E. Curtis was born in June 1891 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 11 April 1909,her married name was Powell.²

Marriage*

Josephine E. Curtis married John Powell on 11 April 1909 at Caldwell, North Carolina.²

Census*

Josephine E. Curtis and John Powell appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 65, sheet 15A, occupation laboer-sawmill, married 1 year, 1 child, 1 living.³

Family

John Powell d. 1888

Child

Raymond Carol Powell⁴ b. 3 Sep 1918, d. 26 Mar 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 21, page 54.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Emma Adeline (Addie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 12 May 1893, d. 12 June 1971

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Emma Adeline (Addie) Curtis was born on 12 May 1893 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 6 March 1910,her married name was Suddreth.⁴

Marriage*

Emma Adeline (Addie) Curtis married Walter A. Suddreth on 6 March 1910 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁴

Census*

Emma Adeline (Addie) Curtis and Walter A. Suddreth appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 67, sheet 21A, occupation laborer-furniture shop, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Death*

Emma Adeline (Addie) Curtis died on 12 June 1971 at Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 78; at a Lenoir hospital; buried at Yadkiln Baptist Church Cemetery.³

Family

Walter A. Suddreth b. 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 320.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 22, page 40.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hattie Parolee Curtis^1,2

F, b. February 1896, d. 15 February 1920

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Hattie Parolee Curtis was born in February 1896 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Hattie Parolee Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Richlands Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Carroll Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 28 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

Married Name

As of 11 February 1912,her married name was Robbins.⁴

Marriage*

Hattie Parolee Curtis married Rufus E. Robbins on 11 February 1912 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁴

Census*

Hattie Parolee Curtis and Rufus E. Robbins appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 77, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Hattie Parolee Curtis died on 15 February 1920 at Buffalo Cove P.O., Yadkiln Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina; from pneumonia following influenza; married Rufus E. Robbins; buried at the Cottrell Cemetery.²

Family

Rufus E. Robbins b. 10 Feb 1888, d. Apr 1965

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 23, page 25.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Hardie Filmore Curtis^1,2

M, b. 28 July 1898, d. 27 January 1954

Father

Thomas Carroll Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1858, d. 3 Jan 1942

Mother

Sarah Elvira Coffey¹ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 23 Oct 1936

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Hardie Filmore Curtis was born on 28 July 1898 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Hardie Filmore Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Richlands Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Carroll Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 28 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Hardie Filmore Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Carroll Curtis; ED 75, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Hardie Filmore Curtis married Ollie Vertrena Brooks on 22 October 1921 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^6,7

Census*

Hardie Filmore Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 20, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, 4 children, mother in law Bessie and parents living with him.⁸

Census*

He and Ollie Vertrena Brooks appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 14-28, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 6 children, father and mother in law.⁹

Death*

Hardie Filmore Curtis died on 27 January 1954 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 55; buried at the Yadkin Baptist Church Cemetery in Patterson.^3,10

Family

Ollie Vertrena Brooks b. 22 Nov 1905, d. 21 Apr 1994

Children

Faye Elaine Curtis⁸ b. 14 Dec 1923, d. 4 Aug 2002
Paul Grayson Curtis⁸ b. 28 Nov 1925, d. 2 Oct 1991
Hugh Philip Curtis+⁸ b. 21 Dec 1927, d. 2 Dec 2015
Neil Carlos Curtis⁸ b. 16 Feb 1930, d. 26 May 2010
Ray Filmore Curtis¹¹ b. 14 Aug 1933
Rose Verona Curtis¹¹ b. 24 Aug 1934

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 319.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 318.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Myra Cordelia Curtis^1,2

F, b. 28 June 1881, d. 29 February 1960

Father

Thomas Curtis¹ b. 3 Oct 1833, d. 8 Dec 1903

Mother

Mary E. Robbins¹ b. 8 Feb 1846, d. 11 Jan 1924

Last Edited

22 Jan 2010

Birth*

Myra Cordelia Curtis was born on 28 June 1881 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis; ED 31, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29, years, second marriage 4 children, 3 living.¹

Married Name

As of 14 December 1902,her married name was Miller.^3,4

Marriage*

Myra Cordelia Curtis married George Washington Miller, son of Julius David Miller and Caroline Curtis, on 14 December 1902 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Myra Cordelia Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Miller; ED 65, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Census*

Myra Cordelia Curtis and George Washington Miller appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation farmer-teamster, renting, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Myra Cordelia Curtis and George Washington Miller appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 20, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁶

Death*

Myra Cordelia Curtis died on 29 February 1960 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 78; buried at Nelson's Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

George Washington Miller b. 11 Nov 1883, d. 5 Sep 1938

Children

Mary Ethel Miller³ b. 10 Oct 1904, d. 15 Apr 1947
Robert Milton Miller³ b. 25 Dec 1905, d. 27 Nov 1974
Alice Irene Miller³ b. 19 Mar 1908, d. 6 Jun 1967
Carl Victor Miller⁵ b. 14 Sep 1912, d. 14 May 1994
Edna May Miller⁷ b. 28 May 1914
Boyd James Miller² b. 5 Nov 1918, d. 7 Jun 1975
Cloyd Oren Miller⁷ b. 8 Nov 1918, d. 28 Mar 1976

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 15, page 133.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Mary Ella Curtis¹

F, b. 1 May 1886, d. 14 December 1959

Father

Thomas Curtis¹ b. 3 Oct 1833, d. 8 Dec 1903

Mother

Mary E. Robbins¹ b. 8 Feb 1846, d. 11 Jan 1924

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary Ella Curtis was born on 1 May 1886 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 23 February 1902,her married name was Sudderth.^3,4

Marriage*

Mary Ella Curtis married Milton P. Sudderth on 23 February 1902 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Mary Ella Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Milton P. Sudderth; ED 75, Sheet 1A, occupation saw mill owner, owned home, 6 children and Mary Curtis at home.⁵

Death*

Mary Ella Curtis died on 14 December 1959 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 73; buried at Nelson's Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Milton P. Sudderth b. 1881, d. 29 Sep 1943

Children

Felix Clinard Sudderth^5,6,4 b. 13 Mar 1903, d. 13 Aug 1987
Maynard Sudderth^5,6,4 b. 6 Mar 1905, d. 12 Mar 1974
Emma Sudderth⁵ b. 1908
James (Jones?) Sudderth⁵ b. 1910
Luther Jennings Sudderth^5,6,4 b. 10 Mar 1912, d. 5 Jun 1995
Coy O. Sudderth^5,6 b. 31 Mar 1914, d. 28 Nov 1993
Edna Sudderth⁵ b. 1916

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 15, page 19.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ralph Cromwell Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 July 1897, d. 16 July 1985

Father

John McHattin² b. c 1890

Mother

Alice Victoria Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1880, d. 24 Sep 1945

Last Edited

27 Oct 2012

Birth*

Ralph Cromwell Curtis was born on 8 July 1897 at Caldwell, North Carolina; son of Alice Curtis and John McHattin; Alice married Charles Joseph Dobbins in 1901; draft registration says 8 August 1897.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Thomas Curtis; ED 31, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29, years, second marriage 4 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Ralph Cromwell Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Joseph Dobbins and Alice Victoria Curtis; ED 65, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

Marriage*

Ralph Cromwell Curtis married Nettie Anna Campbell on 29 July 1917 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁵

Name Variation

As of 24 August 1918, Ralph Cromwell Curtis was also known as Cromwell Curtis.³

DraftWW1*

On 24 August 1918 Ralph Cromwell Curtis registered for the draft at Finley, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by G.L. Swafford at Pitts, North Carolina; wife Nettie.³

Marriage*

He married Velma Faye Smith on 11 October 1919 at Caldwell, North Carolina; Velma Starnes from her first marriage.^6,7

Census*

Ralph Cromwell Curtis and Velma Faye Smith appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 at Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-glass factory, renting, 3 sons and 2 step-children.⁸

Census

Ralph Cromwell Curtis and Velma Faye Smith appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Lower Creek Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 10A, occupation watchman, renting, 3 sons and 1 stepson at home.⁹

Death*

Ralph Cromwell Curtis died on 16 July 1985 at Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 88; buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery.^2,10

Obit

Ralph Cromwell's obituary was published in the News-Topic on 17 July 1985:
Ralph Cromwell Curtis, 88, of 105 Tanglewood Drive, died Tuesday at Caldwell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Curtis was born July 8, 1897 in Caldwell County. He was a member of the Valmead Community Church. He was retired from Bernhardt Industries, and served in the Cavalry during World War I.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Velma Faye Smith Curtis of the home; three sons, Robert and Bill Curtis, both of Lenoir, and Alfred Curtis of Willowick, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Maude Grinarml of Lenoir; 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a brother, Joe Dobbins of Lenoir; and two sisters, Mrs. Luna Story and Mrs. Artrena Hardin, both of Lenoir. Mrs. Curtis was preceded in death by a son, John Starnes, and three brothers, Oscar, Oliver and Lawrence Dobbins. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Valmead Community Church. The Rev. Mack Annas will officiate and burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. 17 Jul 1985.¹⁰

Family 1

Nettie Anna Campbell b. 21 Sep 1901, d. 13 May 1919

Family 2

Velma Faye Smith b. 14 Jan 1901, d. 6 Apr 1998

Children

Alfred L. Curtis¹¹ b. 17 Jul 1920, d. 18 Mar 2007
Robert Ralph Curtis+¹² b. 15 Jan 1922
William Lawrance Curtis⁸ b. 11 Nov 1923, d. 3 Apr 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 72, page 112.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 26, page 333.
[S1417] News-Topic, Caldwell County, North Carolina Obituaries, Ralph Curtis, 17 July 1985.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1417] News-Topic, Caldwell County, North Carolina Obituaries.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Nathaniel Adam Lentz¹

M, b. 1858, d. before 1900

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Nathaniel Adam Lentz was born in 1858 at North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Genelia (Nealie) Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Lucy Inna Cottrell, on 4 December 1894 at Caldwell, North Carolina; by H.C. Marley, at John L. Kirby's home, witnessed by W.L. Hayworth, John L. Kirby & Andrew B. Puett, all of Lenoir; Nathaniel was from Rowan County, son of Adam and Mary (dec'd) Lentz.¹

Death*

Nathaniel Adam Lentz died before 1900 at North Carolina; "Nelia" was widowed in the 1900 census.²

Family

Genelia (Nealie) Curtis b. 2 Apr 1873, d. 9 Nov 1932

Children

Ivan Gilmer Lentz² b. 1 May 1898, d. 9 Nov 1951
William Adam Lentz² b. 9 Dec 1899, d. 10 Mar 1979

Citations

[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 10, page 231.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Ivan Gilmer Lentz^1,2

M, b. 1 May 1898, d. 9 November 1951

Father

Nathaniel Adam Lentz¹ b. 1858, d. b 1900

Mother

Genelia (Nealie) Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1873, d. 9 Nov 1932

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Ivan Gilmer Lentz was born on 1 May 1898 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Genelia (Nealie) Curtis and Nathan Thomas Cozort; ED 65, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, Nelia had 2 children by each marriage.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Ivan Gilmer Lentz registered for the draft at Hudson, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by E.H. Smith Co. as a laborer, nearest relative Nelia Cazort, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, black hair.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Franklin Twp., Rowan, North Carolina, ED 113, sheet 2B, occupation farm laborer, single, living with his cousin Hue Harkey.⁵

Death*

He died on 9 November 1951 at Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, at age 53; buried at Rowan Memorial Park.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Adam Lentz^1,2

M, b. 9 December 1899, d. 10 March 1979

Father

Nathaniel Adam Lentz¹ b. 1858, d. b 1900

Mother

Genelia (Nealie) Curtis¹ b. 2 Apr 1873, d. 9 Nov 1932

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

William Adam Lentz was born on 9 December 1899 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

William Adam Lentz died on 10 March 1979 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 79; buried at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Summerfield.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, First Baptist, Guilford, North Carolina.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Julius David Miller^1,2,3

M, b. 22 October 1858, d. 3 April 1892

Last Edited

11 Jan 2010

Birth*

Julius David Miller was born on 22 October 1858 at Mulberry Springs, Caldwell, North Carolina; son of David Miller and Abigail Nelson of Mulberry Springs.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Caroline Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Lucy Inna Cottrell, on 3 February 1881 at Caldwell, North Carolina; by Larkin Pipes at her parents' home, witnessed by Valentine Harris of Buffalo Twp., J.L. Miller of Patterson Twp. & Joshua Curtis of Patterson Twp.^1,2

Death*

Julius David Miller died on 3 April 1892 at Wilkes, North Carolina, at age 33.³

(Witness) Bio

"Julius David Miller, a deputy marshall, was shot and killed on Sunday Apirl 3rd, 1892, at one o'clock P. M. at Little Rock Church inWilkes County, NC, about seventeen miles from Lenoir on the RidgeRoad, by an unknown horse thief whom he was pursuing and attempting toarrest. The horse thief had been tracked from Unicoi, Tennessee through Mitchell, McDowell, Burke and into Caldwell County. The mare was easily tracked because it was shod with one "Mule" shoe which made a track different from the others. Julius D. Miller and John Small pursued the thief down the Yadkin River to where the thief crossed the river at Col. Folk's. The thief became lost in his attempt to get to the Lenoir-Wilkesboro Ridge Road,and Miller and Small were able to gain on him. They sighted the fugitive about one mile west of the Little Rock Church. A hot race past the Church, where a large crowd was assembled for preaching, ensued.The thief left his horse and Miller pursued on foot. Five or six shots rang out. Miller called out, and when Small found Miller, Miller had been shot. Miller lived only five minutes more. Even though a posse rom Caldwell and Wilkes Counties searched for days the thief was never found.
Julius's children were taken to the Masonic Orphanage at Oxford, NC. Robert ran away and returned to Caldwell as soon as he could, and some other family members went and brought George and William home soon after. Robert married Parolee Hamlet, lived in Buffalo Cove and was a teacher there for many years; George married Myra Curtis and established a home at Frog Level; William married Lucretia Gree and lived near Nelson's Chapel for many years."

"The above is a transcript from the "Caldwell County Herritage". It was presented by Eric B. Miller, with corrections by Violet Miller Hawkins. The following sources were used: Lenoir Topic files, gravemarkers at Belview Cemetery and Nelson's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery; census records of Caldwell County, Caldwell County Deeds Office Records; Leone Pitts Miller." The above is a narrative taken from "Nelsons of Western N. C., a Photo History" compiled by Marvin L. Nelson, of 4622-3 Grandview Rd, SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. Dated 1 June 1987.³

Family

Caroline Curtis b. 1862, d. 1904

Children

Robert Lee Miller+⁴ b. 14 May 1882, d. 31 Dec 1950
George Washington Miller+⁴ b. 11 Nov 1883, d. 5 Sep 1938
William David Miller+⁴ b. 19 Feb 1886, d. 5 Feb 1949

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 5, page 288.
[S1945] Bev Blair, "Bev Blair's Family", Ancestral File.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

George Calvin Coffey^1,2

M, b. 24 January 1860, d. 24 December 1934

Last Edited

24 Aug 2005

Birth*

George Calvin Coffey was born on 24 January 1860 at North Carolina.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Louisa Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of William Walter Curtis and Mary Curtis, on 24 December 1881 at North Carolina; marriage record probably in Watauga County.^1,3

Census*

George Calvin Coffey appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Watauga, North Carolina, ED 132, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 8 children, 7 living.²

Death*

He died on 24 December 1934 at North Carolina at age 74.³

Family

Louisa Elizabeth Curtis b. 10 Jan 1863, d. 10 Oct 1939

Children

Mary Adeline Coffey³ b. 26 Nov 1882
Comma C. Coffey^2,3 b. 19 Jan 1885, d. Dec 1900
Anna Elizabeth Coffey^2,3 b. 10 Feb 1887
Nancy Clementine Coffey^3,2 b. 10 Mar 1889, d. 15 Nov 1962
Sarah Emma Coffey^3,4 b. 2 Sep 1891
Lloyd William Coffey^3,4 b. 21 Dec 1893
Thomas Melton Coffey^3,4 b. 24 Apr 1896
Cordie Mae Coffey^2,3 b. 24 May 1899
Lola Virginia Coffey³ b. 10 Nov 1901
Georgia Missouri Coffey^3,4 b. 14 Feb 1904
Troy Talmadge Coffey^3,4 b. 4 Mar 1906

Citations

[S965] Hughleta Edmiston, "Ancestral File-Curtis Families", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, page 320.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.