Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Sarah E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1903

Father

John Pickens Curtis¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 22 Oct 1930

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 1862, d. 30 Nov 1923

Last Edited

4 Jan 2006

Birth*

Sarah E. Curtis was born in 1903 at Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Yadkin Valley Road, Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Pickens Curtis; ED 67, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 25 years, 11 children, 8 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Emma G. Curtis¹

F, b. 1905, d. 1 March 1927

Father

John Pickens Curtis¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 22 Oct 1930

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 1862, d. 30 Nov 1923

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Emma G. Curtis was born in 1905 at Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina; death certificate says "about 20 years old."^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Emma G. Curtis died on 1 March 1927 at King Creek Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina; from tuberculosis; buried at the family cemetery.^3,2

Citations

[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.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 14, page 45.

John L. Curtis¹

M, b. 20 September 1907, d. 15 May 1962

Father

John Pickens Curtis¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 22 Oct 1930

Mother

Sarah (Sallie) E. Curtis¹ b. 1862, d. 30 Nov 1923

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

John L. Curtis was born on 20 September 1907 at Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 Yadkin Valley Road, Yadkin Valley Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Pickens Curtis; ED 67, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 25 years, 11 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

John L. Curtis appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 Next to County Home, Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of John Pickens Curtis; ED 16, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home; Maude, age 40 and Bell age 38, both single don't match well with recorded ages.³

Death*

John L. Curtis died on 15 May 1962 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 54; in a Morganton hospital; occupation filling station operator and furniture worker; married Ruby Thompson; buried at Curtis & Price Cemetery in Caldwell County.²

Citations

[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Isaac S. Curtis¹

M, b. 28 November 1900, d. 18 December 1918

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

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Isaac S. Curtis was born on 28 November 1900 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He 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.¹

Death*

Isaac S. Curtis died on 18 December 1918 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 18; from influenza; buried at the Saw Mill Church.^3,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 6, page 211.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 6, page 210.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Mary Alice Curtis^1,2

F, b. 11 April 1905, d. 6 April 1936

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

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary Alice Curtis was born on 11 April 1905 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Alice 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.³

Death*

Mary Alice Curtis died on 6 April 1936 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 30; from heart failure and complications following a laporotomy; married Horace Brackett; buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Gaston County.²

Citations

[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Martha Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 11 April 1905

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

16 Nov 2007

Birth*

Martha Elizabeth Curtis was born on 11 April 1905 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Martha Elizabeth 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.³

Citations

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

Ollie Vertrena Brooks^1,2

F, b. 22 November 1905, d. 21 April 1994

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Ollie Vertrena Brooks was born on 22 November 1905 at Johnson, Tennessee; daughter of Emmanuel and Bessie Ellen (Reese) Brooks.^1,3

Married Name

As of 22 October 1921,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Hardie Filmore Curtis, son of Thomas Carroll Curtis and Sarah Elvira Coffey, on 22 October 1921 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

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

Census*

Ollie Vertrena Brooks and Hardie Filmore Curtis 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.⁵

Death*

Ollie Vertrena Brooks died on 21 April 1994 at Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 88.^1,3

Family

Hardie Filmore Curtis b. 28 Jul 1898, d. 27 Jan 1954

Children

Faye Elaine Curtis⁴ b. 14 Dec 1923, d. 4 Aug 2002
Paul Grayson Curtis⁴ b. 28 Nov 1925, d. 2 Oct 1991
Hugh Philip Curtis+⁴ b. 21 Dec 1927, d. 2 Dec 2015
Neil Carlos Curtis⁴ b. 16 Feb 1930, d. 26 May 2010
Ray Filmore Curtis⁶ b. 14 Aug 1933
Rose Verona Curtis⁶ b. 24 Aug 1934

Citations

[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 81, page 73.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Faye Elaine Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 14 December 1923, d. 4 August 2002

Father

Hardie Filmore Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1898, d. 27 Jan 1954

Mother

Ollie Vertrena Brooks¹ b. 22 Nov 1905, d. 21 Apr 1994

Last Edited

18 Jan 2006

Birth*

Faye Elaine Curtis was born on 14 December 1923 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 20, sheet 6B, occupation merchant-store, owned home, 4 children and Sarah Sudderth at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Faye Elaine Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Hardie Filmore Curtis; ED 20, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, 4 children, mother in law Bessie and parents living with him.¹

(Witness) Census

Faye Elaine Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Hardie Filmore Curtis and Ollie Vertrena Brooks; ED 14-28, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 6 children, father and mother in law.⁵

Death*

Faye Elaine Curtis died on 4 August 2002 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 78; married Ronda J. Teague in 1941.^4,6

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S903] Wilkes County Wills and Estate Records.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Vol I. page 318.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Vol. I, page 318.

Paul Grayson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 28 November 1925, d. 2 October 1991

Father

Hardie Filmore Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1898, d. 27 Jan 1954

Mother

Ollie Vertrena Brooks¹ b. 22 Nov 1905, d. 21 Apr 1994

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Paul Grayson Curtis was born on 28 November 1925 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Hardie Filmore Curtis; ED 20, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, 4 children, mother in law Bessie and parents living with him.¹

(Witness) Census

Paul Grayson Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Hardie Filmore Curtis and Ollie Vertrena Brooks; ED 14-28, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 6 children, father and mother in law.³

DraftWW11*

In 1943 Paul Grayson Curtis registered for the draft at Finley, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by unemployed, single.⁴

Marriage*

He married Katherine Louise Pierce on 23 October 1952 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁵

Death*

Paul Grayson Curtis died on 2 October 1991 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, at age 65.⁶

Family

Katherine Louise Pierce b. 21 Nov 1925, d. 14 Oct 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Hugh Philip Curtis^1,2

M, b. 21 December 1927, d. 2 December 2015

Father

Hardie Filmore Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1898, d. 27 Jan 1954

Mother

Ollie Vertrena Brooks¹ b. 22 Nov 1905, d. 21 Apr 1994

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Hugh Philip Curtis was born on 21 December 1927 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Hugh Philip Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Hardie Filmore Curtis and Ollie Vertrena Brooks; ED 14-28, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 6 children, father and mother in law.⁴

DraftWW11*

In 1943 Hugh Philip Curtis registered for the draft at RFD 5, Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by unemployed, single.⁵

Obit*

Hugh Philip's obituary was published in the Lenoir News-Topic on 2 December 2015:

Hugh Phillip Curtis, 87, of Howell Road, Lansing, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at his residence. He was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Caldwell County to the late Hardee and Ollie Vertrena Curtis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Jean Pitts Curtis; one son, Michael Phillip Curtis; two brothers, Neil Curtis, Paul Curtis; and one sister, Faye Teague. Mr. Curtis was owner of Hugh's Drain Cleaning.

Survivors include his wife, Icel Pruett Howell of the home; one son, Barry Gene Curtis and wife Juanita of Lenoir; one brother, Ray Curtis of Lenoir; one sister, Rose Church of Lenoir; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Mount Jefferson Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Keith Casey. Entombment will follow at 3 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens of Lenoir conducted by the Rev. Gary Teague.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S968] John O. Hawkins E. Carl Anderson, Caldwell County Heritage, Vol. I, page 318.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Neil Carlos Curtis^1,2

M, b. 16 February 1930, d. 26 May 2010

Father

Hardie Filmore Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1898, d. 27 Jan 1954

Mother

Ollie Vertrena Brooks¹ b. 22 Nov 1905, d. 21 Apr 1994

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Neil Carlos Curtis was born on 16 February 1930 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Neil Carlos Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Hardie Filmore Curtis and Ollie Vertrena Brooks; ED 14-28, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 6 children, father and mother in law.³

Death*

Neil Carlos Curtis died on 26 May 2010 at New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, at age 80; buried at Yadkin Baptist Church Cemetery in Lenoir.^4,5

Obit

Neil Carlos's obituary was published in the New Bern Sun Journal on 27 May 2010:

NEW BERN - Neil C. Curtis, 80, died May 26, 2010, at his residence in River Bend. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and he retired from Cherry Point as a computer analyst. He was a faithful supporter of The Way International Ministry based out of New Knoxville, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Frances; one son, Chris Curtis of Atlanta, Ga; four stepchildren, Sharon Bartleson of Greenville, Steve Smith of New Bern, Janet Smith Hayes of Wilmington and Jack Smith of New Bern; two brothers, Hugh Curtis of Jefferson and Ray Curtis of Lenoir; one sister, Rose Church of Lenoir; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cotten Chapel. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made the Curtis family at cottenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Yadkin, Caldwell, North Carolina.

Margaret Martha Sudderth^1,2,3

F, b. 27 September 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

10 Jan 2010

Birth*

Margaret Martha Sudderth was born on 27 September 1883 at North Carolina; daughter of John and Sarah (McCall) Sudderth.^4,2,3

Married Name

As of 24 February 1901,her married name was Curtis.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Edmond Luther Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis and Martha Story, on 24 February 1901 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Margaret Martha Sudderth appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Turnpike Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Margaret Martha Sudderth appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 20, sheet 6B, occupation merchant-store, owned home, 4 children and Sarah Sudderth at home.³

Death*

Margaret Martha Sudderth died on 2 May 1964 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 80; buried at Nelson Chapel Cemetery.^6,4

Family

Edmond Luther Curtis b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Children

Ralph Christopher Curtis+⁵ b. 25 Dec 1901, d. 12 Nov 1974
Pearl Savannah Curtis⁵ b. 3 Nov 1903
Rufus Milton Curtis³ b. 17 Jan 1906, d. 5 Aug 1957
Myrtle Jane Curtis⁵ b. 5 Aug 1908
J. Horace Curtis⁷ b. 26 Jan 1911, d. 13 Sep 1913
Victor Jones Curtis³ b. 15 Apr 1913, d. 1 May 2002
Stella Irene Curtis³ b. 26 Sep 1915, d. 15 Nov 2002
Mable E. Curtis³ b. 1921

Citations

[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages.
[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 51, page 90.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Nelsons Chapel, Caldwell County, North Carolina.

Rufus Milton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 17 January 1906, d. 5 August 1957

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Rufus Milton Curtis was born on 17 January 1906 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Turnpike Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Rufus Milton Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general line, owned home, six children and mother-in-law at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Rufus Milton Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 20, sheet 6B, occupation merchant-store, owned home, 4 children and Sarah Sudderth at home.¹

Death*

Rufus Milton Curtis died on 5 August 1957 at Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 51; wife Louise H. Curtis, occupation textile worker; buried at the Alamance Memorial Park Cemetery.^3,6,2

Obit

Rufus Milton's obituary was published in the Times-News on 7 August 1957:
Graham – Final rites for Rufus Milton Curtis, 51, of 319 West Elm Street in Graham, were held yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Graham Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Curtis died Monday at a local hospital. Dr. Chester Alexander, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, officiated, assisted by Rev. Robert O. Crow, former pastor of Graham Friends Church. Burial was in Alamance Memorial Park.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Victor Jones Curtis¹

M, b. 15 April 1913, d. 1 May 2002

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

17 Feb 2007

Birth*

Victor Jones Curtis was born on 15 April 1913 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general line, owned home, six children and mother-in-law at home.³

(Witness) Census

Victor Jones Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 20, sheet 6B, occupation merchant-store, owned home, 4 children and Sarah Sudderth at home.¹

Marriage*

Victor Jones Curtis married Doris A. Adams on 19 April 1935 at Alamance, North Carolina.⁴

Death*

Victor Jones Curtis died on 1 May 2002 at Mebane, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 89; buried at Alamance Memorial Park.²

Obit

Victor Jones's obituary was published in the Burlington Newspaper on circa 2 May 2002:
MEBANE — Mr. Victor Jones “Vic” Curtis, 89, of 3232 Bason Road, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Caldwell County, he was the husband of Mrs. Bliss Canady Curtis, who survives, and the late Margie Curtis. He was the son of the late Edmund Luther Curtis and Margaret Martha Sudderth Curtis. He was retired from Burlington Industries with 36 years of service and was a member of First Baptist Church of Haw River. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, 7th Armored Division, 23rd Infantry and received the Purple Heart; the American Theater Campaign Medal; EAMET Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars; and the Croix De Guerre Campaign Medal.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Renee Edens of Mebane; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Willard Ann Plunkett of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Gaines of Valdese and Mrs. Mable Lowrey of Kannapolis; two grandsons, Mr. Daniel Victor Edens and wife, Stacey, and Mr. John Ray Edens; and a great-grandson, Mr. Daniel Victor Edens Jr. He was preceded in death by a son, Mr. Richard Malone Curtis. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. M. Kenneth Wilson, interim pastor of First Baptist Church of Haw River. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.⁵

Family

Doris A. Adams b. c 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1332] North Carolina Registrar of Deeds Alamance County, Alamance County Marriages.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.

Stella Irene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 26 September 1915, d. 15 November 2002

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

28 Oct 2017

Birth*

Stella Irene Curtis was born on 26 September 1915 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general line, owned home, six children and mother-in-law at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Stella Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 20, sheet 6B, occupation merchant-store, owned home, 4 children and Sarah Sudderth at home.¹

Married Name

As of 24 October 1936,her married name was Gaines.⁵

Marriage*

Stella Irene Curtis married Albert Wilson Gaines on 24 October 1936 at Caldwell, North Carolina.⁵

Census*

Stella Irene Curtis and Albert Wilson Gaines appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at Lenoir Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 14-13A, sheet 6B, occupation machline operator-furniture factory, 2 sons, living with his mother.⁶

Death*

Stella Irene Curtis died on 15 November 2002 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, at age 87; buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir.

Family

Albert Wilson Gaines b. 2 May 1918, d. 24 Feb 1999

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Blue Ridge, Caldwell, North Carolina.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mable E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1921

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

20 Jan 2007

Birth*

Mable E. Curtis was born in 1921 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ralph Christopher Curtis^1,2

M, b. 25 December 1901, d. 12 November 1974

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

26 Jun 2008

Birth*

Ralph Christopher Curtis was born on 25 December 1901 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Ralph Christopher Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general line, owned home, six children and mother-in-law at home.⁶

Marriage*

Ralph Christopher Curtis married Sadie Jane Benfield on 4 October 1924 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^7,8

Census*

Ralph Christopher Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 20, sheet 6A, occupation driver-oil truck, renting-$5 month, 3 children at home.⁷

Death*

He died on 12 November 1974 at Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 72; at a Lenoir hospital; retired sawmiller; buried at Nelson Chapel Cemetery.^3,4,5

Family

Sadie Jane Benfield b. 1906

Children

Muriel E. Curtis⁷ b. 7 Feb 1925
John Luther Curtis⁷ b. 8 Aug 1926
Margaret Francis Curtis⁷ b. 2 Apr 1928
Billie Sue Curtis² b. 9 Jun 1930
Barbara Anne Curtis² b. 21 Dec 1935, d. 21 Dec 1935
Jerry Arthur Curtis² b. 15 Feb 1940

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S970] Caldwell County Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Death Records, Book 61, page 97.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 32, page 146.

Pearl Savannah Curtis^1,2

F, b. 3 November 1903

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

16 Nov 2007

Birth*

Pearl Savannah Curtis was born on 3 November 1903 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Turnpike Road, Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Pearl Savannah Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general line, owned home, six children and mother-in-law at home.³

Citations

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

Myrtle Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 5 August 1908

Father

Edmond Luther Curtis¹ b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 20 Dec 1949

Mother

Margaret Martha Sudderth¹ b. 27 Sep 1883, d. 2 May 1964

Last Edited

16 Nov 2007

Birth*

Myrtle Jane Curtis was born on 5 August 1908 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Myrtle Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Edmond Luther Curtis; ED 75, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-general line, owned home, six children and mother-in-law at home.³

Citations

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

Thomas W. McCall¹

M, b. 4 April 1889, d. 24 March 1912

Father

George A. McCall¹ b. Jun 1864

Mother

Lucy Eveline Curtis¹ b. Aug 1861, d. bt 1902 - 1910

Last Edited

22 Jan 2010

Birth*

Thomas W. McCall was born on 4 April 1889 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 31, Sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

Death*

Thomas W. McCall died on 24 March 1912 at Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 22.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Nelson's Chapel, Caldwell County, North Carolina.

Robert Lee McCall^1,2

M, b. 22 November 1890

Father

George A. McCall¹ b. Jun 1864

Mother

Lucy Eveline Curtis¹ b. Aug 1861, d. bt 1902 - 1910

Last Edited

22 Jan 2010

Birth*

Robert Lee McCall was born on 22 November 1890 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Robert Lee McCall appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children at home.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Robert Lee McCall registered for the draft at Bristol, Prowers, Colorado; at the time, he was employed by G. A. McCall as a farmer, single, described as medium height, slender, light blue eyes, black hair.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Sarah E. McCall¹

F, b. September 1893

Father

George A. McCall¹ b. Jun 1864

Mother

Lucy Eveline Curtis¹ b. Aug 1861, d. bt 1902 - 1910

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

Sarah E. McCall was born in September 1893 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 31, Sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah E. McCall appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children at home.²

Citations

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

John Luther McCall^1,2

M, b. 28 November 1895

Father

George A. McCall¹ b. Jun 1864

Mother

Lucy Eveline Curtis¹ b. Aug 1861, d. bt 1902 - 1910

Last Edited

22 Jan 2010

Birth*

John Luther McCall was born on 28 November 1895 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

John Luther McCall appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children at home.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 John Luther McCall registered for the draft at Bristol, Prowers, Colorado; at the time, he was employed by G.A. McCall as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, light blue eyes, dark brown hair.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Julia E. McCall¹

F, b. February 1898

Father

George A. McCall¹ b. Jun 1864

Mother

Lucy Eveline Curtis¹ b. Aug 1861, d. bt 1902 - 1910

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

Julia E. McCall was born in February 1898 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Julia E. McCall appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children at home.²

Citations

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

Mamie A. McCall¹

F, b. February 1900

Father

George A. McCall¹ b. Jun 1864

Mother

Lucy Eveline Curtis¹ b. Aug 1861, d. bt 1902 - 1910

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

Mamie A. McCall was born in February 1900 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Mamie A. McCall appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of George A. McCall; ED 65, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children at home.²

Citations

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

Milton P. Sudderth^1,2

M, b. 1881, d. 29 September 1943

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

Milton P. Sudderth was born in 1881 at North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Ella Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis and Mary E. Robbins, on 23 February 1902 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^3,2

Census*

Milton P. Sudderth appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 75, Sheet 1A, occupation saw mill owner, owned home, 6 children and Mary Curtis at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 29 September 1943 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

Family

Mary Ella Curtis b. 1 May 1886, d. 14 Dec 1959

Children

Felix Clinard Sudderth^4,5,2 b. 13 Mar 1903, d. 13 Aug 1987
Maynard Sudderth^4,5,2 b. 6 Mar 1905, d. 12 Mar 1974
Emma Sudderth⁴ b. 1908
James (Jones?) Sudderth⁴ b. 1910
Luther Jennings Sudderth^4,5,2 b. 10 Mar 1912, d. 5 Jun 1995
Coy O. Sudderth^4,5 b. 31 Mar 1914, d. 28 Nov 1993
Edna Sudderth⁴ b. 1916

Citations

[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S969] Caldwell County, North Carolina Registrar of Deeds, Caldwell County Marriages, Book 15, page 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Felix Clinard Sudderth^1,2,3

M, b. 13 March 1903, d. 13 August 1987

Father

Milton P. Sudderth^1,2,3 b. 1881, d. 29 Sep 1943

Mother

Mary Ella Curtis^1,2,3 b. 1 May 1886, d. 14 Dec 1959

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

Felix Clinard Sudderth was born on 13 March 1903 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He 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.¹

Death*

Felix Clinard Sudderth died on 13 August 1987 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 84.^1,2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Maynard Sudderth^1,2,3

M, b. 6 March 1905, d. 12 March 1974

Father

Milton P. Sudderth^1,2,3 b. 1881, d. 29 Sep 1943

Mother

Mary Ella Curtis^1,2,3 b. 1 May 1886, d. 14 Dec 1959

Last Edited

4 Nov 2006

Birth*

Maynard Sudderth was born on 6 March 1905 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Death*

Maynard Sudderth died on 12 March 1974 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, at age 69.^1,2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Emma Sudderth¹

F, b. 1908

Father

Milton P. Sudderth¹ b. 1881, d. 29 Sep 1943

Mother

Mary Ella Curtis¹ b. 1 May 1886, d. 14 Dec 1959

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

Emma Sudderth was born in 1908 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

James (Jones?) Sudderth¹

M, b. 1910

Father

Milton P. Sudderth¹ b. 1881, d. 29 Sep 1943

Mother

Mary Ella Curtis¹ b. 1 May 1886, d. 14 Dec 1959

Last Edited

5 Jan 2006

Birth*

James (Jones?) Sudderth was born in 1910 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.