Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Caroline Nancy Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1849

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott¹ b. 1817

Last Edited

21 Jan 2006

Birth*

Caroline Nancy Curtis was born in 1849 at Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of James Curtis; page 92b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $165, 2 children and Joseph A. Henson, age 18, James D. Spoon, age 6/12, and Nancy Curtis, age 1, at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Caroline Nancy Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Reed Creek P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of James Curtis; page 254, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, personal at $500, 7 children at home.³

NoteB*

Offman says that Caroline Curtis married a Crouch; record not yet found.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis¹

F, b. 27 December 1848, d. 15 October 1897

Father

James Curtis² b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott² b. 1817

Last Edited

3 Mar 2008

Birth*

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis was born on 27 December 1848 at Randolph, North Carolina.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Reed Creek P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of James Curtis; page 254, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, personal at $500, 7 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 14 August 1864,her married name was York.^5,6,7

Marriage*

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis married William Jasper (W.J.) York on 14 August 1864 at Randolph, North Carolina.^5,6,7

(Witness) Census

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 Franklinville P.O., Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Jasper (W.J.) York; page 360, occupation wagon maker and house carpenter, renting, 1 child and George Curtis at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 Pleasant Grove Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Jasper (W.J.) York; page 182C, occupation wheel right, 3 children at home.⁸

Death*

Sarah Martitia (Martha) Curtis died on 15 October 1897 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 48; buried at the Holly Springs Friends Meeting Cemetery.³

Family

William Jasper (W.J.) York b. 7 Feb 1846, d. 11 Jun 1900

Children

James Dennis York⁵ b. 9 Apr 1866, d. 17 Oct 1936
George R. York⁸ b. 17 Jun 1870, d. 16 Aug 1928
Mary York⁸ b. 24 Apr 1875, d. 12 Jun 1956

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Holly Springs Friends Meeting.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 2, page 65.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis¹

F, b. 1820

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sally Johnson¹ b. bt 1801 - 1805, d. bt 1835 - 1840

Last Edited

12 Dec 2006

Birth*

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis was born in 1820 at Randolph, North Carolina.²

Married Name

As of 20 October 1842,her married name was Allen.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Daniel Allen on 20 October 1842 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Daniel Allen; page 93, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 1 child and Sarah Brown, age 14.¹

Census*

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis and Daniel Allen appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 253, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, personal $615, 1 son at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Daniel Allen; page 351, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $950, personal at $490, 1 child and Martha A. York, age 21, and John C. Fields, age 18, living with them.⁵

Census*

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 104D, occupation keeping house, widowed, living with James' family.⁶

Family

Daniel Allen b. 30 Jul 1814, d. 13 May 1876

Child

James Alpheus Allen¹ b. 1844

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1870.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Daniel Allen¹

M, b. 30 July 1814, d. 13 May 1876

Last Edited

12 Dec 2006

Birth*

Daniel Allen was born on 30 July 1814 at North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Louisa (Eliza) Curtis, daughter of James Curtis and Sally Johnson, on 20 October 1842 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,3

Census*

Daniel Allen appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 at Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 93, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 1 child and Sarah Brown, age 14.¹

Census

He and Louisa (Eliza) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 253, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, personal $615, 1 son at home.⁴

Census

Daniel Allen appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 at Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 351, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $950, personal at $490, 1 child and Martha A. York, age 21, and John C. Fields, age 18, living with them.⁵

Death*

He died on 13 May 1876 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 61; buried at the Holly Springs Friends Meeting Cemetery.²

Family

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis b. 1820

Child

James Alpheus Allen¹ b. 1844

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Holly Springs Friends Meeting.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

James Alpheus Allen¹

M, b. 1844

Father

Daniel Allen² b. 30 Jul 1814, d. 13 May 1876

Mother

Louisa (Eliza) Curtis² b. 1820

Last Edited

12 Dec 2006

Birth*

James Alpheus Allen was born in 1844 at Randolph, North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Daniel Allen; page 93, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 1 child and Sarah Brown, age 14.²

(Witness) Census

James Alpheus Allen appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Louisa (Eliza) Curtis and Daniel Allen; page 253, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, personal $615, 1 son at home.³

(Witness) Census

James Alpheus Allen appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Daniel Allen; page 351, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $950, personal at $490, 1 child and Martha A. York, age 21, and John C. Fields, age 18, living with them.⁴

Census*

James Alpheus Allen appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, page 104D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Zeno Worth Curtis¹

M, b. 23 October 1823, d. 22 March 1880

Mother

Sarah Jones^2,3 b. 5 May 1786, d. 26 Jun 1870

Last Edited

13 Mar 2008

Birth*

Zeno Worth Curtis was born on 23 October 1823 at Randolph, North Carolina; Zeno's marriage record lists his parents as Larkin and Sarah (Jones) Curtis, but Larkin died in 1815 and Sarah did not marry again. He lived with Sarah in 1850 and was the administrator of her estate.^2,3,4,5

NoteB

On 11 February 1848, Thomas Wilson and John Grey posted bond on behalf of Zeno Curtis, accused of fathering a child by Malinda Pugh; no further information on the child or Malinda.⁶

Anecdote*

On 28 February 1850, Zeno posted bond for the marriage of Peter Richardson and Nancy Johnson; and again on 19 December 1855 posted bond for B.C. Burgess and Maltsy Macon.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 at Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 93, occupation farmer, single, living with Peter and H. A. Black.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 November 1850 Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah Jones; page 229, no occupation, real estate valued at $125, Zeno Curtis lived with her, listed as Worth.²

Census

Zeno Worth Curtis appeared on the census of 1 September 1860 at Reed Creek P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 155, occupation farmer, single, living with Sarah Curtis (Larkin's widow.)⁸

NoteB

In 1865 and in February 1866, Zeno was charged with fathering a child with Elizabeth Frazier; no further information about Elizabeth or the child.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 1 September 1870 at Reed Creek P.O., Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 332, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $225, personal at $480, single, Nancy Curtis, age 65, and Sarah Curtis, age 84, lived with him; Sarah died after 1 June.⁹

NoteB*

In 1899, the four children of Zeno Curtis sold their undivided interests in his 110 acres of land to George W. Ferguson; I have not examined the deed by Parlee Curtis Stout.¹⁰

Marriage*

He married Margaret E. Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Martha (?), on 30 July 1871 at Randolph, North Carolina; it appears that Margaret and Zeno were second cousins.^11,12

Death*

Zeno Worth Curtis died on 22 March 1880 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 56; buried at Grays Chapel Cemetery.⁴

Family

Margaret E. Curtis b. 1847, d. c 1898

Children

Louis Monroe Curtis¹³ b. 7 Jun 1870, d. 30 Jun 1945
John C. Curtis+¹³ b. 1875, d. 1899
Parlee Curtis¹³ b. 1876
William Herbert Curtis¹³ b. 27 Aug 1878, d. 30 Dec 1959

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Grays Chapel.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Estate of James Curtis.
[S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 99, pages 536-540, Register of Deeds.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 3, page 29.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Estate of Zeno W. Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Dennis Carter Curtis^1,2

M, b. 14 November 1826, d. September 1885

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sally Johnson¹ b. bt 1801 - 1805, d. bt 1835 - 1840

Last Edited

8 Oct 2011

Birth*

Dennis Carter Curtis was born on 14 November 1826 at Randolph, North Carolina.^3,4

NoteB

His name appeared on the list of voters at the Court House in Asheboro for member of Congress, Clerk of Superior and County Court.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 30 August 1860 at Franklinville P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 301b, occupation merchant, in partnership with George Makepeace, his share of business valued at $2,000, living with the Makepeace family.¹

Marriage*

He married Lucy Ellen Makepeace on 11 October 1860 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina; by Rev. Jessie Laurence.^6,7

Census

Dennis Carter Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 at Franklinville P.O., Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, page 361, occupation manufacturer-cotton goods, real estate valued at $175, personal at $7,950, 4 children and his sister Martha at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, page 103B, occupation cotton goods manufacturer, 3 children at home.⁸

Death*

He died in September 1885 at North Carolina at age 58.⁶

Burial*

He was buried on 15 September 1885 at Methodist Church, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Grave in Green Hill Cemetery.^4,9

NoteB*

In the probate court proceedings, Walter and Maggie were underage and represented by A.R. Cox and Charles H. Sergeant, respectively. Dennis owned a house and lot on Deep River in the Village of Franklinsville, about two acres. It appears that Charles H. Sergeant was living in the house, which was next to G. H. Makepeace and M. N. Brown.¹⁰

Family

Lucy Ellen Makepeace b. 25 Dec 1839, d. 22 Aug 1918

Children

Maggie Ellen Curtis+⁶ b. 11 Jun 1865, d. 24 Mar 1911
Walter Makepeace Curtis+^6,7,11 b. 18 Feb 1867, d. 7 Jul 1955
Maud Eliza Curtis+^6,12 b. 16 Apr 1870, d. 31 Jan 1903

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Walter Makepeace Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1098] Memoir, Memoir, 15 September 1885 unknown repository.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Volume XIX, No. 2, Fall 1995, page 28.
[S1097] Dave Robison, "Ancestral File - Dennis Curtis & Ellen Makepeace", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Green Hill, Guilford, North Carolina.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Dennis Curtis, 1885-1887.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.

Lucinda Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1832

Father

James Curtis^1,2 b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sally Johnson^1,2 b. bt 1801 - 1805, d. bt 1835 - 1840

Last Edited

21 Jan 2006

Birth*

Lucinda Curtis was born in 1832 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 9 November 1856,her married name was Lane.^1,3,2

Marriage*

She married William F. Lane on 9 November 1856 at Randolph, North Carolina; by John Fruit, J.P., witnessed by B. F. Hoover, Clerk.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

Lucinda Curtis appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 Buffalo Ford P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 316, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $550, personal at $630, 2 children plus Ransom, Thomas and Eliza Lane.¹

(Witness) Census

Lucinda Curtis appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 Foust's Mill P.O., Pleasant Grove Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 447b, occupation carpenter and farmer, renting, personal property $610, 4 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Lucinda Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 112A, occupation house carpenter, 3 children at home.⁵

Family

William F. Lane b. 1831

Children

Mary F. Lane^1,6 b. 14 Aug 1857, d. 24 Oct 1860
Sarah Artilla Lane+¹ b. 1859, d. 12 Aug 1934
James Thomas Lane⁴ b. 8 Jun 1861, d. 17 Oct 1938
William Dennis Lane⁴ b. 9 Nov 1864, d. 2 Jul 1949
Charley R. (Grant) Lane⁶ b. 20 Jun 1868, d. 10 Nov 1876
Hugh T. Lane⁶ b. 16 Jul 1872, d. Nov 1876
George H. Lane⁶ b. 20 Mar 1874, d. 23 Dec 1876

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

Sarah Artilla Lane^1,2

F, b. 1859, d. 12 August 1934

Father

William F. Lane¹ b. 1831

Mother

Lucinda Curtis¹ b. 1832

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Sarah Artilla Lane was born in 1859 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 Buffalo Ford P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 316, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $550, personal at $630, 2 children plus Ransom, Thomas and Eliza Lane.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah Artilla Lane appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 Foust's Mill P.O., Pleasant Grove Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 447b, occupation carpenter and farmer, renting, personal property $610, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Sarah Artilla Lane appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 112A, occupation house carpenter, 3 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 18 October 1883,her married name was Whitehead.^5,6,7

Marriage*

Sarah Artilla Lane married James Murphy Whitehead on 18 October 1883 at Randolph, North Carolina.^7,6,5

(Witness) Census

Sarah Artilla Lane appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Ramseur, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of James Murphy Whitehead; ED 84, sheet 1A, occupation cotton mill, owned home, married 16 years, 4 children, 4 living, 1 from prior marriage.⁵

Death*

Sarah Artilla Lane died on 12 August 1934 at Ramseur, Randolph, North Carolina; buried at the Ramseur Cemetery.²

Family

James Murphy Whitehead b. Oct 1856

Children

Lola A. Whitehead⁵ b. Aug 1884
James Thurman Whitehead⁵ b. 23 Jun 1888
Jesse Whitehead⁵ b. Sep 1893
Dewey Edan Whitehead⁵ b. 22 Oct 1897, d. 21 Aug 1951

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Mary F. Lane^1,2

F, b. 14 August 1857, d. 24 October 1860

Father

William F. Lane^1,2 b. 1831

Mother

Lucinda Curtis^1,2 b. 1832

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary F. Lane was born on 14 August 1857 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Mary F. Lane died on 24 October 1860 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 3; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

George H. Lane¹

M, b. 20 March 1874, d. 23 December 1876

Father

William F. Lane¹ b. 1831

Mother

Lucinda Curtis¹ b. 1832

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

George H. Lane was born on 20 March 1874 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Death*

He died on 23 December 1876 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 2; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

Hugh T. Lane¹

M, b. 16 July 1872, d. November 1876

Father

William F. Lane¹ b. 1831

Mother

Lucinda Curtis¹ b. 1832

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Hugh T. Lane was born on 16 July 1872 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

Death*

He died in November 1876 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 4; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

Charley R. (Grant) Lane^1,2

M, b. 20 June 1868, d. 10 November 1876

Father

William F. Lane¹ b. 1831

Mother

Lucinda Curtis¹ b. 1832

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Charley R. (Grant) Lane was born on 20 June 1868 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 Foust's Mill P.O., Pleasant Grove Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 447b, occupation carpenter and farmer, renting, personal property $610, 4 children at home.²

Death*

Charley R. (Grant) Lane died on 10 November 1876 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 8; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

James Thomas Lane^1,2

M, b. 8 June 1861, d. 17 October 1938

Father

William F. Lane¹ b. 1831

Mother

Lucinda Curtis¹ b. 1832

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

James Thomas Lane was born on 8 June 1861 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

James Thomas Lane appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William F. Lane; page 112A, occupation house carpenter, 3 children at home.³

Death*

James Thomas Lane died on 17 October 1938 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 77; married Adaline Hobson, deceased; buried at the Ramseur Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary M. (Maggie) Foust^1,2

F, b. October 1873

Last Edited

21 Jan 2006

Birth*

Mary M. (Maggie) Foust was born in October 1873 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 10 October 1899,her married name was Lane.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Dennis Lane, son of William F. Lane and Lucinda Curtis, on 10 October 1899 at North Carolina; marriage record not found.^1,2

Family

William Dennis Lane b. 9 Nov 1864, d. 2 Jul 1949

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Emeline Hannah Curtis^1,2

F, b. 14 September 1853, d. 9 December 1915

Father

James Curtis³ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott³ b. 1817

Last Edited

19 Jun 2008

Birth*

Emeline Hannah Curtis was born on 14 September 1853 at Randolph, North Carolina; date of birth given as September 1856 in 1900 census.^4,5,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Reed Creek P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of James Curtis; page 254, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, personal at $500, 7 children at home.³

NoteB

On 24 May 1869, S. Venable posted bond on behalf of Albert Caloway Savage, father of a child by Hannah E. Curtis. When the 1870 census was taken, Hannah lived with her mother and no such child was present in the household. I believe this child was the little girl Amanda, who appears in the household of Dennis and Lucy Curtis in 1870.^6,7

(Witness) Census

Emeline Hannah Curtis appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 351, occupation farming, widowed, real estate valued at $300, personal at $210, 4 children at home.⁷

NoteB*

On 27 November 1871, James Lednum posted bond for the care of an unnamed child of Emeline Curtis.⁶

Married Name

As of 5 January 1879,her married name was Presnell.^8,9

Marriage*

Emeline Hannah Curtis married Doctor B. (Dock or D.B.) Presnell on 5 January 1879 at Randolph, North Carolina.^8,9

NoteB

Emeline and Dock do not appear in the 1880 census, to the best of my knowledge.¹⁰

(Witness) Census

Emeline Hannah Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Pleasant Grove Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Doctor B. (Dock or D.B.) Presnell; ED 92, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 3 children, 3 living, 1 at home.¹¹

(Witness) Census

Emeline Hannah Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Coleridge Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Doctor B. (Dock or D.B.) Presnell; ED 80, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 3 children, 1 living.¹²

Death*

Emeline Hannah Curtis died on 9 December 1915 at Coleridge Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, at age 62; buried at the Deep River Baptist Church Cemetery (first grave in cemetery.)^13,2

Family 1

Albert Caloway Savage b. c 1850

Child

Amanda E. Curtis⁷ b. 1869

Family 2

James Ebenezer Lednum b. 2 Apr 1852, d. 21 Feb 1939

Child

Unknown Curtis¹⁴ b. 1871

Family 3

Doctor B. (Dock or D.B.) Presnell b. May 1853

Child

Sarah W. Presnell¹² b. Jun 1885

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Deep River Baptist Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[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.
[S1250] North Carolina State Archives, Randolph County Bonds, See RCGS Journal, Fall 1996, page 31.

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis^1,2

M, b. 16 June 1853, d. 21 September 1935

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott¹ b. 1817

Last Edited

19 Jun 2008

Birth*

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis was born on 16 June 1853 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,3

Name Variation

As of 16 June 1853, Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis was also known as Jack Curtis.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Reed Creek P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of James Curtis; page 254, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, personal at $500, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 351, occupation farming, widowed, real estate valued at $300, personal at $210, 4 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 109A, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis married Rebecca Lednum on 14 August 1881 at Randolph, North Carolina.^6,7

Census*

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Franklinville Precinct, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 196, sheet 105A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁶

Marriage*

He married Alice Martitia Witty on 18 January 1903 at the Bride's Home, Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina; by C. T. Weatherly, J.P.^8,9

Census

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁸

Marriage*

He married Minnie Elizabeth Bean on 28 April 1917 at Randolph, North Carolina; Minnie Beane.¹⁰

Census

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.¹⁰

Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Central Falls, Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 15, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $1,400, 1 child at home.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 21 September 1935 at Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, at age 82; buried at the Franklinville United Methodist Church Cemetery.^3,11

Family 1

Rebecca Lednum b. Jul 1860

Children

Maud Curtis¹² b. 22 Feb 1883, d. Nov 1890
Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis+⁶ b. 24 Aug 1885, d. 29 Sep 1961
James Clyde Curtis⁶ b. 15 Apr 1890, d. 14 Oct 1962
Blanche O. Curtis⁶ b. 18 Sep 1894, d. 24 Nov 1947
Walter Andrew Curtis⁶ b. 6 Sep 1896, d. 19 May 1984

Family 2

Alice Martitia Witty b. 24 Jan 1865, d. 4 Aug 1915

Children

Mary Curtis⁸ b. 1905
Ernest Howard Curtis⁸ b. 2 Aug 1908, d. 15 Dec 1974

Family 3

Minnie Elizabeth Bean b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 19 Apr 1963

Child

Minnie Mary Inez Curtis¹⁰ b. 24 Apr 1918

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Franklinville United Methodist.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 4, page 91.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 22, page 185.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

George W. Curtis¹

M, b. 22 April 1855, d. 29 June 1918

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott¹ b. 1817

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

George W. Curtis was born on 22 April 1855 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

George W. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 351, occupation farming, widowed, real estate valued at $300, personal at $210, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

George W. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 Franklinville P.O., Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Jasper (W.J.) York; page 360, occupation wagon maker and house carpenter, renting, 1 child and George Curtis at home.³

(Witness) Census

George W. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 109A, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

George W. Curtis married Nannie L. Redding circa 1882 at North Carolina.^5,6

Census*

George W. Curtis and Nannie L. Redding appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 60, sheet 4B, occupation sawyer-factory, married 17 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

George W. Curtis and Nannie L. Redding appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 117, sheet 21B, occupation laborer-desk factory, owned home, married 25 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁷

Death*

George W. Curtis died on 29 June 1918 at Guilford, North Carolina, at age 63; buried at High Point Cemetery.²

Probate*

His estate was probated on 12 August 1919 at Guilford, North Carolina; date of final settlement, Nannie L. Curtis, administrator, 4 children named.⁸

Family

Nannie L. Redding b. 21 Aug 1855, d. 20 Jul 1930

Children

Joseph S. Curtis⁶ b. 1885
James P. Curtis⁶ b. 1888
Winnie Grace Curtis+⁶ b. 31 Jul 1890, d. 14 Nov 1954
Ray Vaughn Curtis⁶ b. 7 Jan 1893, d. 21 Mar 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1383] Guilford County Clerk, Guilford County Estate Records.

Martha E. (Mattie) Curtis¹

F, b. 1858, d. between 1881 and 1900

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott¹ b. 1817

Last Edited

21 Jan 2006

Birth*

Martha E. (Mattie) Curtis was born in 1858 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha E. (Mattie) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 Franklinville P.O., Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Dennis Carter Curtis; page 361, occupation manufacturer-cotton goods, real estate valued at $175, personal at $7,950, 4 children and his sister Martha at home.²

(Witness) Census

Martha E. (Mattie) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 109A, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Martha E. (Mattie) Curtis died between 1881 and 1900 at North Carolina; not found in 1900 census or marriage records; Offman lists her as deceased.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Henry G. Curtis¹

M, b. 1860, d. between 1881 and 1899

Father

James Curtis² b. 1798, d. c Apr 1863

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Scott² b. 1817

Last Edited

26 Nov 2006

Birth*

Henry G. Curtis was born in 1860 at Randolph, North Carolina; not an heir of James Curtis, per distribution report.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Henry G. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 Franklinsville P.O., Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 351, occupation farming, widowed, real estate valued at $300, personal at $210, 4 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Henry G. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 Franklinsville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Sarah (Sally) Scott; page 109A, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

Henry G. Curtis died between 1881 and 1899; not found in 1900 census, Offman lists him as deceased.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records, Estate of James Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Rebecca Lednum^1,2

F, b. July 1860

Last Edited

17 Dec 2006

Birth*

Rebecca Lednum was born in July 1860 at North Carolina; daughter of James Madison Lednum and Medda Lindsey Cox.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 14 August 1881,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 14 August 1881, Rebecca Lednum was also known as Rebecca Stedman name is incorrectly transcribed from marriage license.²

Marriage*

She married Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis, son of James Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Scott, on 14 August 1881 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Lednum appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Franklinville Precinct, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 196, sheet 105A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Family

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Children

Maud Curtis⁴ b. 22 Feb 1883, d. Nov 1890
Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis+¹ b. 24 Aug 1885, d. 29 Sep 1961
James Clyde Curtis¹ b. 15 Apr 1890, d. 14 Oct 1962
Blanche O. Curtis¹ b. 18 Sep 1894, d. 24 Nov 1947
Walter Andrew Curtis¹ b. 6 Sep 1896, d. 19 May 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 4, page 91.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Spring 2003, page 6, "The Coxes Who Weren't Quakers."
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 August 1885, d. 29 September 1961

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis¹ b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Rebecca Lednum¹ b. Jul 1860

Last Edited

17 Dec 2014

Birth*

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis was born on 24 August 1885 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Franklinville Precinct, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 196, sheet 105A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Marriage*

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis married Nora Hammer on 1 July 1903 at Randolph, North Carolina.⁴

Marriage*

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis married Mary Hattie Bean on 4 October 1909 at Randolph, North Carolina.⁵

Census*

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at East Franklinville Precinct, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 85, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, ED 105, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 14, sheet 1B, occupation inspecting cotton mills, renting-$3 month, 4 children at home.⁸

Census*

He and Mary Hattie Bean appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at Franklinsville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 76-17, occupation carpenter-cotton mill, renting, 3 children.⁹

Death*

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis died on 29 September 1961 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 76; buried at the First Baptist Church of Franklinville Cemetery.³

Obit

Charles Cleveland (Charlie)'s obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 2 October 1961:
Last rites for Charlie Cleveland Curtis, 76, of Route 1, Franklinville, were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. The Rev. E.H. Daniel and the Rev. J.E. Shaw officiated and burial was made in the Baptist church cemetery at Franklinville. Mr. Curtis died early Friday in a Siler City hospital after several months declining health. He was a farmer and prior to retiring he was a night watchman at the Randolph Mills in Franklinville.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie Hughes Curtis; two sons, Belvin of Franklinville and Elvin of Route 1, Asheboro; three daughters, Mrs. Paul York of Route 1, Ramseur, Mrs. Luther Johnson of Asheboro and Mrs. Vester Moffitt of Charlotte; two brothers, Walter Curtis of Greensboro and Clyde Curtis of Route 2, Ramseur; one half brother, Ernest Curtis of Greensboro; two half sisters, Mrs. J.B.D. Whitesell and Mrs. Inez Norris, both of Greensboro; his stepmother, Mrs. Minnie Curtis of Greensboro; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.¹⁰

Family 1

Nora Hammer b. c 1885

Children

Esther Clara Curtis+⁷ b. 31 Aug 1905, d. 10 Jul 1984
Mattie Lee Curtis+⁶ b. 21 Oct 1908, d. 25 May 1999

Family 2

Mary Hattie Bean b. 21 Feb 1887, d. 12 Mar 1954

Children

Henry Belvin Curtis+¹¹ b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 3 May 2000
Walter Elvin Curtis+¹¹ b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 11 Feb 1996
Maggie Luvania Curtis¹² b. 5 Jan 1915, d. 8 Mar 2006
Mary Hellen Curtis^8,13 b. 21 Aug 1926, d. 5 Nov 1953
Nancy Carroll Curtis^14,15 b. 29 Apr 1930, d. 10 Mar 1931

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 17, page 421.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, First Baptist Church.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 6, page 37.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Book 13, page 474.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, First Baptist Franklinville.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 18, page 131.

James Clyde Curtis¹

M, b. 15 April 1890, d. 14 October 1962

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis² b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Rebecca Lednum² b. Jul 1860

Last Edited

19 Jun 2008

Birth*

James Clyde Curtis was born on 15 April 1890 at Randolph, North Carolina.^2,3

(Witness) Census

James Clyde Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Marriage*

James Clyde Curtis married Sarah (?) circa 1915.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Clyde Curtis registered for the draft at 1037 Commerce, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia; at the time, he was employed by City of Petersburg, Virginia as a police officer; married.⁶

Death*

He died on 14 October 1962 at Ramseur, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 72; widowed; buried at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur.^3,7

Obit

James Clyde's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 15 October 1962:
Funeral for James Clyde Curtis, 72, will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., from the First Baptist Church in Ramseur by the Rev. Fletcher Ford and the Rev. Worth Sweet. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will remain at Loflin Funeral Home until the hour of the service. Mr. Curtis was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home on Route 2, Ramseur. Surviving are a brother Walter Curtis, a half brother, Ernest Curtis, both of Greensboro; two half sisters, Mrs. J.D. Whitesell and Mrs. Inez Norris both of Greensboro; his stepmother, Mrs. Minnie Curtis of Greensboro. Randolph County Deputy Sheriff John Brown reported at Monday afternoon that there will not be an autopsy in the death of Curtis. He said the elderly man had been ill for some time and was seen as late as Sunday morning. He said over $1,800 was found on the body.⁸

Family

Sarah (?) b. 1889, d. b 1962

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records, Randolph, Book 49, page 136.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Blanche O. Curtis¹

F, b. 18 September 1894, d. 24 November 1947

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis² b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Rebecca Lednum² b. Jul 1860

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Blanche O. Curtis was born on 18 September 1894 at Randolph, North Carolina.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Franklinville Precinct, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 196, sheet 105A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 5 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Blanche O. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Blanche O. Curtis appeared on the census of 27 February 1920 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 130, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁵

Census*

Blanche O. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 16A, occupation none, single, living with siblings.⁶

Death*

She died on 24 November 1947 at Route 5, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 53; married Joe E. Doughton; buried at Moriah Church Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Walter Andrew Curtis^1,2

M, b. 6 September 1896, d. 19 May 1984

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis³ b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Rebecca Lednum³ b. Jul 1860

Last Edited

23 Mar 2008

Birth*

Walter Andrew Curtis was born on 6 September 1896 at Randolph, North Carolina.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Walter Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis; ED 95, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Marriage*

Walter Andrew Curtis married Hattie B. Smith on 22 July 1926 at E.F. Paschal residence, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; by E.F. Paschal, J.P; witnesses Floyd Lewis, Flossie Moser, Lessie Wilson.^5,6

Census*

Walter Andrew Curtis and Hattie B. Smith appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 15B, occupation house carpenter, Hattie was a laborer in the overall factory, renting, no children, 3 siblings living with them.⁵

Death*

Walter Andrew Curtis died on 19 May 1984 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 87; W.W. I veteran; buried at Moriah Cemetery.^2,7

Obit

Walter Andrew's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 21 May 1984:
Walter Andrew Curtis, 87, of 4024 Blumenthal Road, died Saturday at Moses Cone memorial Hospital. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Moriah United Methodist Church, where he was a member. He was a native of Randolph County, a World War I veteran and a retired carpenter for the Brooks Lumber Co. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Hattie Curtis; half sisters, Mrs. Mary Whitesell and Mrs. Inez Norris of Greensboro.⁸

Family

Hattie B. Smith b. 15 Jun 1898, d. 1 Aug 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages, Book 1926, page 156.
[S1324] Register of Deeds - Online Records System, Guilford County Deaths, Book 0253, page 0384.
[S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Maud Curtis¹

F, b. 22 February 1883, d. November 1890

Father

Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis¹ b. 16 Jun 1853, d. 21 Sep 1935

Mother

Rebecca Lednum¹ b. Jul 1860

Last Edited

21 Jan 2006

Birth*

Maud Curtis was born on 22 February 1883 at Randolph, North Carolina; broken stone, could be 1888.¹

Death*

She died in November 1890 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 7; buried at the Curtis Family Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Curtis Family Cemetery.

Sarah Jones^1,2

F, b. 5 May 1786, d. 26 June 1870

Last Edited

13 Mar 2008

Birth*

Sarah Jones was born on 5 May 1786 at North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 2 September 1813,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Larkin Curtis, son of Parish Garner and Fanny Curtis, on 2 September 1813 at Randolph, North Carolina; Bondsman, Samuel Curtis; L McMasters, witness; The bondsman probably was Samuel Curtis, Esq., b. 1791, who was probably Larkin's cousin rather than brother.^1,2

Land Purch*

On 2 September 1824 Sarah Jones purchased land at Randolph, North Carolina, from William Wilson for $45, described as 30 acres on Deep River, witnessed by Samuel Allred and Stephen Phillips.³

Tax List*

She appeared on the personal property tax list of 1827 at Sandy Creek, Randolph, North Carolina; 30 acres valued at $45, 0 polls.⁴

Tax List

She appeared on the personal property tax list of 1829 at Deep River, Randolph, North Carolina; 30 acres valued at $45, 0 polls.⁵

NoteB*

On 1 Dec 1833, the estate sale of Elizabeth Jones, decd., was held by John McCollum guardian of Elizabeth. Buyers included Calvin and Sarah Curtis; administrator was Larkin C. York. May have been an unmarried sister of Sarah.⁶

Land Purch

On 15 March 1834 Sarah Jones purchased land at Randolph, North Carolina, from Emsley Burgess for $32, described as 30 acres adjacent to her 30 acre property on Deep River; witnessed by Calvin J. Curtis and T. Strayhorn.⁷

Census

She appeared on the census of 15 November 1850 at Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 229, no occupation, real estate valued at $125, Zeno Curtis lived with her, listed as Worth.⁸

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 September 1860 at Reed Creek P.O., Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, page 306, occupation domestic, real estate valued at $250, Zeno lived with her.⁹

Death*

She died on 26 June 1870 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 84; buried at Gray's Chapel Cemetery.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 September 1870 Reed Creek P.O., Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Zeno Worth Curtis; page 332, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $225, personal at $480, single, Nancy Curtis, age 65, and Sarah Curtis, age 84, lived with him; Sarah died after 1 June.¹⁰

Family 1

Larkin Curtis b. bt Sep 1791 - Dec 1791, d. 8 Oct 1815

Child

Calvin Jones Curtis+¹¹ b. 1815, d. 4 Jan 1864

Family 2

Child

Zeno Worth Curtis+^8,12 b. 23 Oct 1823, d. 22 Mar 1880

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Grays Chapel.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 27, page 269, Register of Deeds.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1827.
[S1007] Randolph County Genealogical Society, Randolph County Tax Lists, 1829.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Fall 2004, page 38, Jones Estate Records.
[S895] Randolph County North Carolina Deed Records: Book 27, pages 492-493, Register of Deeds.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S908] Randolph County, North Carolina Probate Records.
[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.

Lucy Ellen Makepeace^1,2

F, b. 25 December 1839, d. 22 August 1918

Last Edited

17 Apr 2013

Birth*

Lucy Ellen Makepeace was born on 25 December 1839 at Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia; daughter of George H. Makepeace and Lucy Mansfield.^1,2

Note*

"Married, in Franklinsville, N.C. on thursday evening 11th inst., by the Rev. Jesse Lawrence, Mr. D. Curtis to Miss Lucy E., only daughter of Geo. and Lucy Makepeace all of that place." Carolina Observer (Fayetteville, N.C.), 22 October 18 60, page 3.³

Married Name

As of 11 October 1860,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Dennis Carter Curtis, son of James Curtis and Sally Johnson, on 11 October 1860 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina; by Rev. Jessie Laurence.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Lucy Ellen Makepeace appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 Franklinville P.O., Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Dennis Carter Curtis; page 361, occupation manufacturer-cotton goods, real estate valued at $175, personal at $7,950, 4 children and his sister Martha at home.²

(Witness) Census

Lucy Ellen Makepeace appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Dennis Carter Curtis; page 103B, occupation cotton goods manufacturer, 3 children at home.⁴

Census*

Lucy Ellen Makepeace appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 86, sheet 4B, occupation none, 3 children, 3 living, widowed, living with Maggie.⁵

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Ellen Curtis and Thaddeus J. Fraley; ED 86, sheet 4B, occupation telelgraph operator, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living, stepson and mother in law.⁵

(Witness) Census

Lucy Ellen Makepeace appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Greensboro Female College, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Walter Makepeace Curtis; ED 110, sheet 1B, occupation secretary treasurer-college, owned home, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living; Lucy lived with them.⁶

Death*

Lucy Ellen Makepeace died on 22 August 1918 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 78; buried at Green Hill Cemetery.^2,1,7,8

Obit

Lucy Ellen's obituary was published in the Daily News on 23 August 1918:
Mrs. Lucy Ellen Makepeace Curtis died at her home, 108 Odell Place, yesterday afternoon, at 4:15 o’clock. For a number of years, Mrs. Curtis had been living with her son, Rev. W.M. Curtis, of this city. Mrs. Curtis was born at Petersburg, VA, December 25, 1839. Soon after her birth her parents, George Makepeace and Mrs. Luc Makepeace, settled at Franklinville, where she grew up. She was married to Dennis Curtis, of Franklinville, October 11, 1860. Dennis was a native of Randolph County and was prominently connected with the Franklinville Manufacturing company, the Deep River manufacturing company, and later with the mercantile business firm of Odell and company of this city.
In 1880 Mrs. Curtis moved from Franklinville to Greensboro when Mr. Curtis became personally associated with the firm of Odell and company. Mrs. Curtis was educated at old Greensboro Female college under the presidency of Dr. Charles F. Deems and of Dr. T.M. Jones. Endowed with a strong mind, fine common sense, devoted to her loved ones and friends, a lover of the church and the Bible, which book was her daily companion, and being generous-hearted, Mrs. Curtis was respected and highly esteemed by her large number of friends and acquaintances. Being devoted to her alma mater, she took great interest in seeking to promote the true success of Greensboro College for Women.
There were three children, Mrs. T.J. Fraly, Rev. Walter M. Curtis and Mrs. Henry Parks, the son being the only child surviving. She had one brother, George H. Makepeace, of Franklinville, deceased. The funeral service will be conducted from West Market Street church, of which she was a faithful member, this afternoon at 3 o’clock, by the pastor, Dr. E.L. Bain, assisted by Dr. S.B. Turrentine, president, Greensboro College for Women. The interment will be in Greene Hill cemetery.³

Family

Dennis Carter Curtis b. 14 Nov 1826, d. Sep 1885

Children

Maggie Ellen Curtis+¹ b. 11 Jun 1865, d. 24 Mar 1911
Walter Makepeace Curtis+^1,2,9 b. 18 Feb 1867, d. 7 Jul 1955
Maud Eliza Curtis+^1,10 b. 16 Apr 1870, d. 31 Jan 1903

Citations

[S1097] Dave Robison, "Ancestral File - Dennis Curtis & Ellen Makepeace", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[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.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Green Hill, Guilford, North Carolina.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.

Maggie Ellen Curtis¹

F, b. 11 June 1865, d. 24 March 1911

Father

Dennis Carter Curtis¹ b. 14 Nov 1826, d. Sep 1885

Mother

Lucy Ellen Makepeace¹ b. 25 Dec 1839, d. 22 Aug 1918

Last Edited

8 Oct 2011

Birth*

Maggie Ellen Curtis was born on 11 June 1865 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 Franklinville P.O., Franklinville Twp., Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Dennis Carter Curtis; page 361, occupation manufacturer-cotton goods, real estate valued at $175, personal at $7,950, 4 children and his sister Martha at home.³

(Witness) Census

Maggie Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Dennis Carter Curtis; page 103B, occupation cotton goods manufacturer, 3 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 25 October 1882,her married name was Sergeant.^1,5

Marriage*

Maggie Ellen Curtis married Charles Haines Sergeant on 25 October 1882 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina.^1,5

Married Name

As of 25 December 1893,her married name was Fraley.^5,6

Marriage*

Maggie Ellen Curtis married Thaddeus J. Fraley on 25 December 1893 at Randolph, North Carolina.^5,6

Census*

Maggie Ellen Curtis and Thaddeus J. Fraley appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 86, sheet 4B, occupation telelgraph operator, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living, stepson and mother in law.⁵

Death*

Maggie Ellen Curtis died on 24 March 1911 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 45; following surgery; buried at Green Hill Cemetery.²

Family 1

Charles Haines Sergeant b. 4 Apr 1858, d. 15 Jan 1890

Children

Guy London Sergeant¹ b. 14 Jul 1883, d. 1884
Clyde Makepeace Sergeant¹ b. 30 May 1885, d. 1885
Lacy Douglas Sergeant^1,5 b. 26 Aug 1886

Family 2

Thaddeus J. Fraley b. Oct 1867, d. 1923

Child

Margaret Fraley⁵ b. Aug 1898

Citations

[S1097] Dave Robison, "Ancestral File - Dennis Curtis & Ellen Makepeace", Ancestral File.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Maud Eliza Curtis^1,2

F, b. 16 April 1870, d. 31 January 1903

Father

Dennis Carter Curtis^1,2 b. 14 Nov 1826, d. Sep 1885

Mother

Lucy Ellen Makepeace^1,2 b. 25 Dec 1839, d. 22 Aug 1918

Last Edited

20 Dec 2006

Birth*

Maud Eliza Curtis was born on 16 April 1870 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina.^2,1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Dennis Carter Curtis; page 103B, occupation cotton goods manufacturer, 3 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 23 November 1892,her married name was Parks.¹

Marriage*

Maud Eliza Curtis married W. Henry Parks on 23 November 1892 at North Carolina; by J. E. Woosly; marriage record not found; date comes from Makepeace ancestral file; coincidentally there is a Randolph marriage record between Maud E. Curtis and S.A. Allred on the same day 23 November 1892 (book 5, page 57.)¹

Census*

Maud Eliza Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 86, sheet 10B, widowed, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Death*

She died on 31 January 1903 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 32; buried at Franklinville United Methodist Cemetery.³

Family

W. Henry Parks b. 20 Apr 1863, d. 31 Dec 1899

Children

Haywood Parks³ b. 6 Jul 1894, d. 4 Sep 1957
Mary Parks⁵ b. May 1896
W. Henry Parks Jr.³ b. 2 Apr 1900, d. 6 Dec 1901

Citations

[S1097] Dave Robison, "Ancestral File - Dennis Curtis & Ellen Makepeace", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Franklinville United Methodist.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.