Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Martha Moreland¹

F, b. 1836

Father

William Moreland¹ b. bt 1790 - 1800

Mother

Rose Anna (Rosannah) Curtis¹ b. 1797, d. 1893

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Martha Moreland was born in 1836 at Wilkes, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 Yadkin District, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Rose Anna (Rosannah) Curtis; page 52, no occupation given, renting, 2 children at home; lived between Elijah Coffey and Calep Coffey.¹

Marriage*

Martha Moreland married Amos Story on 13 August 1854 at Caldwell, North Carolina; by Burton Bradley, M.G; marriage record is for "Morilla," age matches Martha.^2,3

Married Name

As of 13 August 1854,her married name was Story.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Martha Moreland appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos Story; page 165, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, lived between John and Samuel Curtis; name written as "Storia."²

NoteB*

No further information on this entire family.

Family

Amos Story b. 1834

Children

Luther Story² b. 1856
Joshua Story² b. 4 Jul 1857

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, page 14.

Joshua Curtis¹

M, b. January 1752, d. 28 November 1818

Father

Charles Curtis¹ b. c 1720, d. c Jul 1781

Mother

Margrey (?)¹ b. c 1720

Last Edited

10 Jan 2023

Birth*

Joshua Curtis was born in January 1752 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Lucy Davison on 3 February 1773 at Guilford, North Carolina.^2,3

NoteB

On 26 November 1785 "in consideration of military service performed by Joshua Curtis to the State of North Carolina," Warrant No. 3050 for 741 acres and entering on the 10th day of November 1812. On 20 August 1814, 16 acres and 8 acres of said warrant were assigned to Abraham Cantrell, "in Warren County on the waters of the Casey fork on both sides of the path leading from Thomas Briggs to Anthony Patis and bounded . . ."⁴

NoteB*

On 26 November 1785, he was issued North Carolina land warrant number 3054 for service in the Continental line, rank Ensign, service 24 months, 741 acres.⁵

Census*

Joshua Curtis and Lucy Davison appeared on the census of 1790 at Rockingham, North Carolina, 3 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females, no slaves.⁶

Land Entry*

Joshua Curtis entered land on 5 December 1797 On 5 December 1797: John Sumerville & Wm. Tyrrell: of Joshua Curtis. Enters 274 acres of land joining the north boundary of an entry of Jas. C. Gorham no. 4529 beginning at his northwest corner runs north and east. Warrant 3054 - L
7371 - Acreage 274 - 5th. Surveyed 741.⁷

Land Entry

He entered land on 20 December 1797 On 20 December 1797: John Sumerville & Wm. Tyrrell: of Joshua Curtis. Enters 740 acres of land lying on the south side of the piny fork of the west fork of red river beginning hickory corner to two surveys of Henry Hills warrant nos. 3806
& 3875 running east and south for compliment. Warrant 3054 - L 7479 - Acreage 741 - d 20.⁸

Census

He and Lucy Davison appeared on the census of 1800 at Salisbury Distrct, Rockingham, North Carolina, page 653, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45.²

Tax List

Joshua Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1806 at Garrard, Kentucky; 1 male over 21; 1 mare, Washington and Peter also enumerated.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1811 at Davidson, Tennessee; 2 polls; same list as Nathaniel Curtis.¹⁰

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1812 at Capt. Campbell's Militia Company, Davidson, Tennessee.¹¹

Death*

He died on 28 November 1818 at Davidson, Tennessee, at age 66; estate sale occurred on 4 March 1819.^12,13,14

NoteB

On 4 March 1819, Joshua's estate was sold by George W. Curtis, executor. Purchasers were George W. Curtis, Nathaniel Curtis, Constant Curtis, and Mr. Famer. Settled on 16 Jun 1819, total $163.98 3/4.¹⁵

Family

Lucy Davison b. c 1753, d. b 1819

Children

George Washington Curtis+¹² b. c 1777, d. a 1840
Nathaniel Curtis¹⁶ b. 1785
Constant Curtis¹⁶ b. c 1793

Citations

[S906] "Military Service and Pension Record of Peter Curtis."
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Tennessee Land Grants.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, North Carolina Revolutionary War Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S2268] Works Progress Administration, Land Records of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1788-1793, page 303 (page 160 in original deed book).
[S2268] Works Progress Administration, Land Records of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1788-1793, page 314 (165 in original deed book).
[S2358] Unknown repository address Garrard County, Kentucky Tax List.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, 183-1895.
[S2270] Edyth Rucker Whitley, Pioneers of Davidson County, Tennessee, page 38.
[S2269] Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Davidson County, Tennessee Wills & Inventories, Volume Two, page 55, original book page 325.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Final Payment Vouchers, 1818-1864.
[S2361] Revolutionary War Service, Military Service and Pension Record of Joshua Curtis.
[S2269] Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Davidson County, Tennessee Wills & Inventories, page 55, original book page 325.
[S2269] Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Davidson County, Tennessee Wills & Inventories.

Amos Story^1,2

M, b. 1834

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Amos Story was born in 1834 at North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martha Moreland, daughter of William Moreland and Rose Anna (Rosannah) Curtis, on 13 August 1854 at Caldwell, North Carolina; by Burton Bradley, M.G; marriage record is for "Morilla," age matches Martha.^1,2

Census*

Amos Story appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, page 165, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, lived between John and Samuel Curtis; name written as "Storia."¹

Family

Martha Moreland b. 1836

Children

Luther Story¹ b. 1856
Joshua Story¹ b. 4 Jul 1857

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, page 14.

Luther Story¹

M, b. 1856

Father

Amos Story¹ b. 1834

Mother

Martha Moreland¹ b. 1836

Last Edited

26 Aug 2005

Birth*

Luther Story was born in 1856 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Amos Story; page 165, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, lived between John and Samuel Curtis; name written as "Storia."¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Joshua Story¹

M, b. 4 July 1857

Father

Amos Story¹ b. 1834

Mother

Martha Moreland¹ b. 1836

Last Edited

17 Nov 2007

Birth*

Joshua Story was born on 4 July 1857 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Family No. 349.

Bessie Mae Curtis¹

F, b. December 1896

Father

James Wilborn Curtis¹ b. 17 Oct 1867, d. 27 Oct 1908

Mother

Alice Curtis¹ b. 27 Oct 1876, d. 6 Apr 1952

Last Edited

18 Jun 2009

Birth*

Bessie Mae Curtis was born in December 1896 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Wilborn Curtis; ED 31, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Bessie Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Alice Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children, 2 living.²

Citations

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

Ester Ruth Curtis¹

F, b. September 1898

Father

James Wilborn Curtis² b. 17 Oct 1867, d. 27 Oct 1908

Mother

Alice Curtis² b. 27 Oct 1876, d. 6 Apr 1952

Last Edited

4 Jan 2006

Birth*

Ester Ruth Curtis was born in September 1898 at Caldwell, North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

Ester Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Alice Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children, 2 living.³

Citations

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

John McHattin¹

M, b. circa 1890

Last Edited

21 Jan 2007

Birth*

John McHattin was born circa 1890.

Family

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

Child

Ralph Cromwell Curtis+¹ b. 8 Jul 1897, d. 16 Jul 1985

Citations

[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 72, page 112.

William John Samuel Curtis¹

M, b. 6 September 1884, d. 14 December 1960

Father

James Monroe Curtis¹ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis¹ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

24 Jan 2010

Birth*

William John Samuel Curtis was born on 6 September 1884 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Monroe Curtis; ED 32, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁴

Marriage*

William John Samuel Curtis married Nettie Verona Greene on 29 March 1904 at Watauga, North Carolina; by J.C. Miller.^5,6

Census*

William John Samuel Curtis and Nettie Verona Greene appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, New Jersey, ED 65, sheet 13B, occupation teamster-lumber hauling, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 1 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 William John Samuel Curtis registered for the draft at Edgemont, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by V. Ester Moore in Edgemont as a logger; wife Nettie.²

Name Variation

As of 12 September 1918, William John Samuel Curtis was also known as Sam William Curtis.²

Census

He and Nettie Verona Greene appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 21B, occupation operator-cotton mill, renting-$4 month, 5 children and Frank's family.⁷

Death*

William John Samuel Curtis died on 14 December 1960 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 76; retired minister; second marriage to Mattie Southard; buried at Mulberry Cemetery.^1,3

Family

Nettie Verona Greene b. 31 May 1891, d. 15 Mar 1952

Children

Thomas Franklin Curtis+⁸ b. 9 Oct 1908, d. 2 Mar 1993
Leonard Victor Curtis³ b. 8 May 1917, d. 4 Dec 1920
Ruth Elizabeth Curtis⁸ b. 18 Oct 1919
Cathilene Curtis⁷ b. 1922
Cloe Curtis⁷ b. 1924
Mary Sue Curtis⁸ b. 13 Jan 1928
Dovie Curtis⁷ b. 1929

Citations

[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 47, page 111.
[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 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1947] Watauga County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Watauga County, North Carolina Marriage Register 1875-1911.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Lucy Anna Curtis^1,2

F, b. 24 July 1885, d. 12 May 1943

Father

James Monroe Curtis¹ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis¹ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

10 Jan 2010

Birth*

Lucy Anna Curtis was born on 24 July 1885 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Monroe Curtis; ED 32, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 7 living.¹

Married Name

As of 20 December 1901,her married name was Mays.³

Marriage*

Lucy Anna Curtis married Alfred Burton Mays on 20 December 1901 at Caldwell, North Carolina.³

Census*

Lucy Anna Curtis and Alfred Burton Mays appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 67, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

Census

Lucy Anna Curtis and Alfred Burton Mays appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 70, sheet 1B, occupation twister hand-cotton mill, renting, 8 children at home.⁵

Census

Lucy Anna Curtis and Alfred Burton Mays appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, ED 22, sheet 1A, occupation spinner-cotton mill, renting-$3 month, 6 children at home.⁶

Death*

Lucy Anna Curtis died on 12 May 1943 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 57; of a heart attack; buried at Armstrong Memorial Cemetery in Gastonia.²

Family

Alfred Burton Mays b. 19 Jun 1882, d. 9 Dec 1957

Children

John James Mays⁴ b. 5 Apr 1903, d. 23 Feb 1983
Lizzie Mae Mays+⁴ b. 16 Mar 1906, d. 30 Jul 1999
Julie Alice Mays+⁴ b. 16 Mar 1906, d. 24 Jan 1979
Mary Lillian Mays+⁴ b. 28 Aug 1908, d. 10 Jun 1983
Martha Lou Mays⁵ b. 17 Jun 1911, d. 18 Dec 2001
Nancy Alma Mays+⁵ b. 6 Sep 1913, d. 23 Oct 1996
Bethia Susanna Mays⁵ b. 22 Jan 1917
Bertie Ruth Mays⁵ b. 22 Oct 1919, d. 2 Nov 1977
Vera Faye Mays⁶ b. 17 Dec 1921, d. 14 Aug 2006
A. Juanita Mays⁶ b. 1928
Unnamed Mays⁷ b. 30 Aug 1930

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 14, page 146.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Rufus Pedigrew Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 12 July 1888, d. 15 June 1968

Father

James Monroe Curtis¹ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis¹ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

18 Mar 2012

Birth*

Rufus Pedigrew Curtis was born on 12 July 1888 at Caldwell, North Carolina; parents given as James Curtis and Susan Blankenship on death record.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Rufus Pedigrew Curtis married Haney Curtis, daughter of James Matthew Curtis and Alice Greene, on 27 September 1908 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^5,6

Census*

Rufus Pedigrew Curtis and Haney Curtis appeared on the census of 17 May 1910 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 65, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-saw mill, married 1 year, 1 son; living with Mary Greene, mother of Alice Greene, dec'd, Haney's mother.⁷

DraftWW1*

In June 1917 Rufus Pedigrew Curtis registered for the draft at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by by himself as a farmer at Patterson; wife and 3 children.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Granite Falls Town, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 10, sheet 2A, occupation carder-cotton mill, renting, 4 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 12, sheet 4B, occupation ____ drawing-cotton mill, renting-$4 month, 5 children at home.⁸

Death*

He died on 15 June 1968 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 79; retired textile worker; buried at Sunset Hills Cemetery.^4,2,9

Family

Haney Curtis b. 23 Dec 1891, d. 27 Sep 1967

Children

James Wesley Curtis⁵ b. 26 Sep 1909, d. 25 Dec 1988
Emma Susan Curtis⁵ b. 27 Apr 1912
William S. Curtis⁵ b. 15 May 1915
Lucy Irene Curtis⁵ b. 26 Sep 1919
Anna Lou Curtis⁸ b. 27 May 1924, d. 24 Jan 1979

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 55, page 78.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 20, page 307.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[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.

James Thomas Curtis^1,2

M, b. 2 August 1890, d. 1 July 1952

Father

James Monroe Curtis³ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis³ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

28 Oct 2012

Birth*

James Thomas Curtis was born on 2 August 1890 at Finley, Caldwell, North Carolina.^3,2

(Witness) Census

James Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Richlands Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Monroe Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 10 children, 10 living.⁴

Marriage*

James Thomas Curtis married Johnson Lula (Johnsie) Clark on 31 December 1916 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Thomas Curtis registered for the draft at Naoma, Avery, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Hutton and Bourbonnais Co. as a railroad builder at Naoma; married.²

Census*

He and Johnson Lula (Johnsie) Clark appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, ED 25, sheet 13B, occupation laborer, 6 children and Rachel Clark.⁶

Death*

James Thomas Curtis died on 1 July 1952 at Quaker Meadows, Burke, North Carolina, at age 61; Miss Leona Curtis, informant, buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery; name on certificate is James Thomas Reep, son of Jim and Susan Curtis.⁷

Family

Johnson Lula (Johnsie) Clark b. 2 Jun 1897, d. 16 Oct 1988

Children

Leona Curtis⁸ b. 17 Apr 1919, d. 12 Nov 1999
John Isaac Curtis+⁹ b. 22 May 1923
Ila Lee Curtis⁹ b. 23 Jul 1925, d. 11 Mar 2002
Ila Lu Curtis⁶ b. c 1926
Opal Pansy Curtis⁹ b. 20 Apr 1927, d. 18 Mar 2016
Johnsie Eletha Curtis⁹ b. 24 May 1929
Joseph Alexander Curtis⁹ b. 24 May 1929, d. 24 May 1929
James Thomas Curtis Jr.⁹ b. 14 Jul 1933, d. 23 Dec 2016

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages.
[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.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Joseph Alexander Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 31 August 1893, d. 4 May 1962

Father

James Monroe Curtis¹ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis¹ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

29 Oct 2012

Birth*

Joseph Alexander Curtis was born on 31 August 1893 at Finley, Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Joseph Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Richlands Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Monroe Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 10 children, 10 living.⁴

Marriage*

Joseph Alexander Curtis married Julia Ann Harmon on 1 October 1916 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Joseph Alexander Curtis registered for the draft at Rufus, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married, 1 child, described as tall, stout, blue eyes, brown hair.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Watauga Twp., Watauga, North Carolina, ED 164, sheet 7B, occupation laborer-lumber yard, renting, 1 son at home.⁶

Census*

He and Julia Ann Harmon appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, ED 111, sheet 16A, occupation inspector-lumber yard, Julia worked in a dress shop, renting-$35 month, radio, 3 children.⁷

Census

Joseph Alexander Curtis and Julia Ann Harmon appeared on the census of 26 April 1940 at Scotch Plain, Union, New Jersey, ED 1435, sheet 7A, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons and a nephew.⁸

Death*

Joseph Alexander Curtis died on 4 May 1962 at Columbia, Florida, at age 68; buried at Memorial Cemetery in Lake City.⁹

Family

Julia Ann Harmon b. 1899

Children

Calvin Bell (Clell) Curtis⁷ b. 29 Apr 1917, d. 12 Feb 1978
Clayton Curtis³ b. 10 Mar 1920
Susan Laura Laverne Curtis³ b. 30 Mar 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 26, page 158.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Memorial, Columbia, Florida.

Bertram McKinley Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 December 1898, d. 1956

Father

James Monroe Curtis¹ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis¹ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

6 Oct 2009

Birth*

Bertram McKinley Curtis was born on 8 December 1898 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Bertram McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Richlands Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Monroe Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 10 children, 10 living.³

(Witness) Census

Bertram McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Granite Falls, Lovelady Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Susan L. Curtis; ED 70, sheet 2B, widowed, renting, 3 children at home, all of whom worked at the cotton mill.⁴

Death*

Bertram McKinley Curtis died in 1956; no North Carolina death record; buried at Gragg Cemetery in Watauga County, with wife Pearl G. (1907-1946.)⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1890] Daniel Curtis, Watauga County, North Carolina Cemeteries, Gragg.

Sarah R. (Lillian?) Curtis¹

F, b. October 1895

Father

James Monroe Curtis¹ b. 21 Dec 1857, d. 21 Dec 1916

Mother

Susan L. Curtis¹ b. 31 May 1865, d. 19 Dec 1928

Last Edited

4 Jan 2006

Birth*

Sarah R. (Lillian?) Curtis was born in October 1895 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah R. (Lillian?) Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Richlands Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of James Monroe Curtis; ED 65, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 28 years, 10 children, 10 living.²

Citations

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

Haney Curtis¹

F, b. 23 December 1891, d. 27 September 1967

Father

James Matthew Curtis¹ b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 3 Nov 1924

Mother

Alice Greene¹ b. Oct 1877

Last Edited

18 Mar 2012

Birth*

Haney Curtis was born on 23 December 1891 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Name Variation

As of 23 December 1891, Haney Curtis was also known as Rosa Ruehany Curtis.^2,3,4

Marriage*

She married Rufus Pedigrew Curtis, son of James Monroe Curtis and Susan L. Curtis, on 27 September 1908 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^2,3

Census*

Haney Curtis and Rufus Pedigrew Curtis appeared on the census of 17 May 1910 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 65, sheet 17A, occupation laborer-saw mill, married 1 year, 1 son; living with Mary Greene, mother of Alice Greene, dec'd, Haney's mother.⁵

(Witness) Census

Haney Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Granite Falls Town, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Rufus Pedigrew Curtis; ED 10, sheet 2A, occupation carder-cotton mill, renting, 4 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Haney Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Rufus Pedigrew Curtis; ED 12, sheet 4B, occupation ____ drawing-cotton mill, renting-$4 month, 5 children at home.⁶

Death*

Haney Curtis died on 27 September 1967 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 75; buried at Sunset Mills Cemetery.^7,4

Family

Rufus Pedigrew Curtis b. 12 Jul 1888, d. 15 Jun 1968

Children

James Wesley Curtis² b. 26 Sep 1909, d. 25 Dec 1988
Emma Susan Curtis² b. 27 Apr 1912
William S. Curtis² b. 15 May 1915
Lucy Irene Curtis² b. 26 Sep 1919
Anna Lou Curtis⁶ b. 27 May 1924, d. 24 Jan 1979

Citations

[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 41, page 71.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 20, page 307.
[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 1930.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 54, page 90.

Anna E. Parks^1,2

F, b. May 1874

Last Edited

5 Nov 2006

Birth*

Anna E. Parks was born in May 1874 at Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1894,her married name was Coffey.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Edgar S. Coffey, son of William Columbus Coffey and Caroline (Carrie) L. Curtis, circa 1894 at Watauga, North Carolina; no marriage record.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Anna E. Parks appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, in the household of Edgar S. Coffey; ED 126, sheet 1A, occupation lawyer, renting, married 5 years, 4 children, 2 living.¹

Family

Edgar S. Coffey b. Jul 1867

Children

Carrie L. Coffey¹ b. Oct 1897
Ruth Coffey¹ b. Feb 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S934] John Preston Arthur, Watauga County History, page 295.

Carrie L. Coffey¹

F, b. October 1897

Father

Edgar S. Coffey¹ b. Jul 1867

Mother

Anna E. Parks¹ b. May 1874

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Carrie L. Coffey was born in October 1897 at Watauga, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, in the household of Edgar S. Coffey; ED 126, sheet 1A, occupation lawyer, renting, married 5 years, 4 children, 2 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Ruth Coffey¹

F, b. February 1900

Father

Edgar S. Coffey¹ b. Jul 1867

Mother

Anna E. Parks¹ b. May 1874

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Ruth Coffey was born in February 1900 at Watauga, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Boone, Watauga, North Carolina, in the household of Edgar S. Coffey; ED 126, sheet 1A, occupation lawyer, renting, married 5 years, 4 children, 2 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Elizabeth Jane Waters¹

F, b. between 1780 and 1785, d. circa 1810

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Elizabeth Jane Waters was born between 1780 and 1785; daughter of Deep and Lucy (Lee) Waters.¹

Married Name

As of 19 August 1803,her married name was Alloway.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Alloway on 19 August 1803 at Wilkes, North Carolina; bondsman Michael Israel, witness Wm. B. Lenoir.^1,2

Death*

Elizabeth Jane Waters died circa 1810 at Buncombe, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1810 Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of John Alloway; page 246, 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.³

Family

John Alloway b. 27 Sep 1781, d. 2 May 1863

Children

Nancy Alloway^1,4 b. 19 Jan 1806, d. 11 Mar 1888
Sarah (Sally) Alloway⁵ b. c 1808, d. a 1865

Citations

[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 59.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 182.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 181.

Nancy Alloway^1,2

F, b. 19 January 1806, d. 11 March 1888

Father

John Alloway^1,2 b. 27 Sep 1781, d. 2 May 1863

Mother

Elizabeth Jane Waters^1,2 b. bt 1780 - 1785, d. c 1810

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Nancy Alloway was born on 19 January 1806 at Wilkes, North Carolina.^1,2

Death*

She died on 11 March 1888 at Putnam, Indiana, at age 82.^1,2

Citations

[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 59.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 182.

Sarah (Sally) Alloway¹

F, b. circa 1808, d. after 1865

Father

John Alloway¹ b. 27 Sep 1781, d. 2 May 1863

Mother

Elizabeth Jane Waters¹ b. bt 1780 - 1785, d. c 1810

Last Edited

5 Nov 2006

Birth*

Sarah (Sally) Alloway was born circa 1808 at Wilkes, North Carolina; or Buncombe.¹

Death*

She died after 1865 at Missouri.¹

Citations

[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 181.

Anna (Mary) Burns^1,2

F, b. circa 1791, d. after 1863

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Anna (Mary) Burns was born circa 1791.^1,2

Married Name

As of 4 March 1831,her married name was Alloway.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Alloway on 4 March 1831 at Jackson, Indiana; Alloway researchers suggest that Anna and Mary were different persons. However, there is a Jennings County marriage record, 16 Jun 1831, for John Alloway and Nancy Herring. Understanding the complicated love life of John and his son Alfred are beyond the scope of this research.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Anna (Mary) Burns appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 Geneva Twp., Jennings, Indiana, in the household of John Alloway; page 297, occupation merchant, real estate valued at $1,250, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Anna (Mary) Burns died after 1863 at Iowa.^1,2

Family

John Alloway b. 27 Sep 1781, d. 2 May 1863

Children

Amanda Alloway^5,2,6 b. 20 Sep 1833, d. 19 Nov 1912
Alabama Alloway^5,7,8 b. 1834, d. b 1863
Elizabeth Alloway^5,6,9 b. 1838, d. a 1863

Citations

[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 65.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 181.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 94.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 94.
[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 182.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 182.

John Thomas Alloway^1,2,3

M, b. 1811, d. circa 1865

Father

John Alloway^1,2,3 b. 27 Sep 1781, d. 2 May 1863

Mother

Jane (Jennie) Curtis^1,2,3 b. c 1789

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

John Thomas Alloway was born in 1811 at Boone, Kentucky; gave age as 50 years in 1860 census.^4,2,3

Marriage*

He married Frances Ann Norris on 4 November 1832 at Boone, Kentucky.^1,2,3

Census*

John Thomas Alloway appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, page 195, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 at Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, page 347, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

He died circa 1865 at Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky; buried at Petersburg Cemetery.^1,2,3

Family

Frances Ann Norris b. 28 Oct 1816, d. 13 Sep 1891

Children

Orville Norris Alloway^1,2,3 b. Jun 1836
Elizabeth R. Alloway^1,3 b. 1838
Charles N. Alloway^1,3 b. 1841
Zenith Alloway^1,3 b. 1842
John Alloway¹ b. 1845

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 83.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 183.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Frances Ann Norris^1,2,3

F, b. 28 October 1816, d. 13 September 1891

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Frances Ann Norris was born on 28 October 1816 at Kentucky.^1,4,3

Married Name

As of 4 November 1832,her married name was Alloway.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married John Thomas Alloway, son of John Alloway and Jane (Jennie) Curtis, on 4 November 1832 at Boone, Kentucky.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Frances Ann Norris appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 195, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Frances Ann Norris appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 347, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.⁵

Death*

Frances Ann Norris died on 13 September 1891 at Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, at age 74; buried at the Petersburg Cemetery.^1,2,3

Family

John Thomas Alloway b. 1811, d. c 1865

Children

Orville Norris Alloway^1,2,3 b. Jun 1836
Elizabeth R. Alloway^1,3 b. 1838
Charles N. Alloway^1,3 b. 1841
Zenith Alloway^1,3 b. 1842
John Alloway¹ b. 1845

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 83.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 183.
[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, pages 83-84.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Orville Norris Alloway^1,2,3

M, b. June 1836

Father

John Thomas Alloway^1,2,3 b. 1811, d. c 1865

Mother

Frances Ann Norris^1,2,3 b. 28 Oct 1816, d. 13 Sep 1891

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Orville Norris Alloway was born in June 1836 at Boone, Kentucky; married Caoline Clark.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 195, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S982] Harold Jay Alloway, The Alloway History of a Strange Family, page 83.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 183.

Elizabeth R. Alloway^1,2

F, b. 1838

Father

John Thomas Alloway^1,2 b. 1811, d. c 1865

Mother

Frances Ann Norris^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1816, d. 13 Sep 1891

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Elizabeth R. Alloway was born in 1838 at Boone, Kentucky; married name Bush.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 195, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 183.

Charles N. Alloway^1,2

M, b. 1841

Father

John Thomas Alloway^1,2 b. 1811, d. c 1865

Mother

Frances Ann Norris^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1816, d. 13 Sep 1891

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Charles N. Alloway was born in 1841 at Boone, Kentucky; married Frances Kessick 20 Feb 1866.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 195, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Charles N. Alloway appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 347, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 183.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Zenith Alloway^1,2

F, b. 1842

Father

John Thomas Alloway^1,2 b. 1811, d. c 1865

Mother

Frances Ann Norris^1,2 b. 28 Oct 1816, d. 13 Sep 1891

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

Zenith Alloway was born in 1842 at Boone, Kentucky.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Zenith Alloway appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 347, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S983] John R. Mayer, The Alloway Strange, page 183.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

John Alloway¹

M, b. 1845

Father

John Thomas Alloway¹ b. 1811, d. c 1865

Mother

Frances Ann Norris¹ b. 28 Oct 1816, d. 13 Sep 1891

Last Edited

27 Aug 2005

Birth*

John Alloway was born in 1845 at Boone, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 195, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $300, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John Alloway appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 Petersburg, Boone, Kentucky, in the household of John Thomas Alloway; page 347, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $800, 3 children at home.²

Citations

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