Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Lucille Curtis¹

F, b. 8 January 1919, d. April 1984

Father

Stanley (Jack) Curtis¹ b. 27 Jan 1896, d. 5 Jun 1999

Mother

Myrtle Johnson¹ b. 25 Dec 1897

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

Lucille Curtis was born on 8 January 1919 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Stanley (Jack) Curtis; ED 200, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting 2 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 3 June 1939,her married name was Whaley.²

Marriage*

Lucille Curtis married Cecil Whaley on 3 June 1939 at Morgan, Indiana.²

Death*

Lucille Curtis died in April 1984 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 65.³

Family

Cecil Whaley b. 10 Apr 1913, d. 3 May 1989

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-22, page 10.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

June Irene Curtis¹

F, b. 10 June 1919, d. 7 July 2013

Father

Wallace Edward Curtis¹ b. 29 Nov 1896, d. 19 Sep 1978

Mother

Mary Ellen Northern¹ b. 22 Aug 1900, d. 15 Feb 1973

Last Edited

26 Jul 2014

Married Name

Her married name was June Irene Hacker.

Married Name

Her married name was June Irene Mosier.

Birth*

June Irene Curtis was born on 10 June 1919 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Wallace Edward Curtis; ED 207, sheet 9B, occupation laborer-gravel pit, owned home, 1 child at home.¹

(Witness) Census

June Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Wallace Edward Curtis; ED 13, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,500, radio, 2 children.³

Residence*

June Irene Curtis lived on 26 October 1988 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana; "Mrs. June Warthen."⁴

Death*

She died on 7 July 2013 at Mooresville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 94.²

Obit

June Irene's obituary was published in the Costin Funeral Chapel on circa 8 July 2013:
June I. (Curtis) Mosier Hacker, 94, Mooresville, formerly of Martinsville, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. She was born on Tuesday, June 10, 1919 in Martinsville, Indiana, to the late Wallace and Mary (Northern) Curtis. June was a 1937 graduate of Martinsville High School. She retired from the Morgan County Hospital and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Martinsville. She is survived by her son, Gary Mosier of Martinsville; four grandchildren; one great niece; seven great grandchildren. June was preceded in death by a son, James Mosier and sister, Helen Anderson. Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at New South Park Cemetery with Pastor Larry Osmon officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday prior to the graveside service from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 P.M. at Costin Funeral Chapel.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1326] Reporter Times.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1326] Reporter Times, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Curtis, 26 October 1988.

Etta Winscott^1,2

F, b. 24 January 1883, d. January 1972

Last Edited

15 Apr 2007

Birth*

Etta Winscott was born on 24 January 1883 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 14 April 1910,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert B. Curtis, son of David Andrew M. Curtis and Martha Frances Todd, on 14 April 1910 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

Census

Etta Winscott and Robert B. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, ED 1, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.¹

Death*

Etta Winscott died in January 1972 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.³

Family

Robert B. Curtis b. 14 Apr 1880, d. 1 Dec 1965

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-10, page 165.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Emma (?)¹

F, b. 1903

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

Emma (?) was born in 1903 at Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1928,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Estel Vennis Curtis, son of Oliver T. Curtis and Indiana (Anna) Sandy, circa 1928 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Emma (?) appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Estel Vennis Curtis; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.¹

Family

Estel Vennis Curtis b. 12 Sep 1899, d. Sep 1986

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mae Neier^1,2,3

F, b. 12 January 1902, d. 7 September 1982

Last Edited

26 Jul 2014

Birth*

Mae Neier was born on 12 January 1902 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of July 1925,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Ansel J. Curtis, son of Charles M. Curtis and Nora M. Moss, in July 1925 at Indiana; no marriage record found.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Mae Neier appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Ansel J. Curtis; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, living with mother, 2 children.¹

Census*

Mae Neier and Ansel J. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, ED 55-1, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and mother.⁴

Death*

Mae Neier died on 7 September 1982 at Stilesville, Hendricks, Indiana, at age 80.^2,5

Family

Ansel J. Curtis b. 5 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jan 1989

Children

Priscilla Curtis¹ b. 27 Feb 1927, d. 21 Mar 2002
John Alden Curtis¹ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1245] Brownsburg and Plainfield Public Libraries, Hendricks County Obituaries, Guide-Gazette, 17 January 1989.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1245] Brownsburg and Plainfield Public Libraries, Hendricks County Obituaries, The Guide, 17 January 1989.

Priscilla Curtis¹

F, b. 27 February 1927, d. 21 March 2002

Father

Ansel J. Curtis¹ b. 5 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jan 1989

Mother

Mae Neier¹ b. 12 Jan 1902, d. 7 Sep 1982

Last Edited

2 Apr 2007

Birth*

Priscilla Curtis was born on 27 February 1927 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Ansel J. Curtis; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, living with mother, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Priscilla Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Ansel J. Curtis and Mae Neier; ED 55-1, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and mother.⁴

Death*

Priscilla Curtis died on 21 March 2002 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, at age 75; married Robert D. Hillery.^3,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1245] Brownsburg and Plainfield Public Libraries, Hendricks County Obituaries, The Guide, 17 January 1989.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1245] Brownsburg and Plainfield Public Libraries, Hendricks County Obituaries, Guide-Gazette, 17 January 1989.

John Alden Curtis¹

M, b. 1928

Father

Ansel J. Curtis¹ b. 5 Mar 1897, d. 11 Jan 1989

Mother

Mae Neier¹ b. 12 Jan 1902, d. 7 Sep 1982

Last Edited

21 Nov 2012

Birth*

John Alden Curtis was born in 1928 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Ansel J. Curtis; ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, living with mother, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

John Alden Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Ansel J. Curtis and Mae Neier; ED 55-1, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 3 children and mother.²

Residence*

John Alden Curtis lived on 17 January 1989 at Stilesville, Hendricks, Indiana.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1245] Brownsburg and Plainfield Public Libraries, Hendricks County Obituaries, Guide-Gazette, 17 January 1989.

Osie King^1,2

F, b. between 1890 and 1910, d. 1929

Last Edited

3 Aug 2008

Birth*

Osie King was born between 1890 and 1910.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1924,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Frank Curtis, son of Emezire D. (Emaziah) (Bucker) Curtis and Rachel E. Mosier, on 31 December 1924 at Danville, Hendricks, Indiana.^1,3

Death*

Osie King died in 1929 at Morgan, Indiana.³

Family

Frank Curtis b. 7 Mar 1885, d. 23 Dec 1965

Children

Mable L. Curtis¹ b. 22 Mar 1926, d. 25 Dec 2003
Marie Curtis¹ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1396] Betty Jo Blunk, "Blunk Family Files", Ancestral File.
[S1326] Reporter Times, Frank Curtis, 24 December 1965.

Mable L. Curtis¹

F, b. 22 March 1926, d. 25 December 2003

Father

Frank Curtis¹ b. 7 Mar 1885, d. 23 Dec 1965

Mother

Osie King¹ b. bt 1890 - 1910, d. 1929

Last Edited

3 Aug 2008

Birth*

Mable L. Curtis was born on 22 March 1926 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Frank Curtis; ED 1, sheet 8B, occupation stock farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mable L. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Frank Curtis; ED 55-1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $750, widowed, 2 daughters.³

Residence*

Mable L. Curtis lived on 24 December 1965 at Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana; married name Kiger.⁴

Death*

She died on 25 December 2003 at Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, at age 77.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1326] Reporter Times, Frank Curtis, 24 December 1965.

Marie Curtis¹

F, b. 1929

Father

Frank Curtis¹ b. 7 Mar 1885, d. 23 Dec 1965

Mother

Osie King¹ b. bt 1890 - 1910, d. 1929

Last Edited

21 Nov 2012

Birth*

Marie Curtis was born in 1929 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Frank Curtis; ED 1, sheet 8B, occupation stock farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 Adams Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Frank Curtis; ED 55-1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $750, widowed, 2 daughters.²

Residence*

Marie Curtis lived on 24 December 1965 at Monrovia, Morgan, Indiana; married name Bennett.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1326] Reporter Times, Frank Curtis, 24 December 1965.

Eugene Earl Curtis¹

M, b. 2 April 1918, d. 5 September 1999

Father

Robert Earl Curtis² b. 30 Jun 1894, d. 15 Jan 1924

Mother

Sarah Jane Alexander² b. 20 Aug 1896, d. 1 Sep 1988

Last Edited

2 Nov 2018

Birth*

Eugene Earl Curtis was born on 2 April 1918 at Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana.^2,3,4

Name Variation

As of 2 April 1918, Eugene Earl Curtis was also known as Earl Eugene.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Robert Earl Curtis; ED 201, sheet 2B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 child at home.²

(Witness) Census

Eugene Earl Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Sarah Jane Alexander; ED 13, sheet 1A, occupation none, widowed, living with her sister Lora Alexander, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Eugene Earl Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Sarah Jane Alexander; ED 55-13, sheet 5B, widowed, renting, living with her two sons, both single farmers, and her mother Addie Alexander.⁵

Marriage*

Eugene Earl Curtis married Mildred Jeannette Fishel on 16 December 1944 at Morgan, Indiana.⁶

Death*

Eugene Earl Curtis died on 5 September 1999 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 81.³

Family

Mildred Jeannette Fishel b. 1 Dec 1921, d. 4 Mar 2010

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.

Maurice Paul Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 12 April 1922, d. 8 July 2015

Father

Robert Earl Curtis¹ b. 30 Jun 1894, d. 15 Jan 1924

Mother

Sarah Jane Alexander¹ b. 20 Aug 1896, d. 1 Sep 1988

Last Edited

2 Nov 2018

Birth*

Maurice Paul Curtis was born on 12 April 1922 at Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana.^1,2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Sarah Jane Alexander; ED 13, sheet 1A, occupation none, widowed, living with her sister Lora Alexander, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Maurice Paul Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Sarah Jane Alexander; ED 55-13, sheet 5B, widowed, renting, living with her two sons, both single farmers, and her mother Addie Alexander.⁵

Milit-Beg*

Maurice Paul Curtis began military service on 18 November 1942 at Morgan, Indiana, In the U.S. Army, enlisting in Indianapolis, for the duration of the war; high school graduate, occupation automobile serviceman.²

Marriage*

He married Bessie Marie Ratts on 31 July 1948 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana.³

Obit*

Maurice Paul's obituary was published in the an unknown place on 8 July 2015:
MARTINSVILLE - Maurice P. Curtis, 93, Martinsville, passed away at 12:05 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Miller's Merry Manor in Mooresville. He was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1922, in Martinsville, Indiana, to the late Robert Earl and Sarah J. (Alexander) Curtis.Maurice was a 1941 graduate of Martinsville High School. He worked for the State of Indiana as a road inspector and retired in 1984. He was a member of the American Legion Post #230 and a former member of the Morgan County Civil Defense. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and being on the C.B. Radio. He had especially enjoyed dancing with his wife, Marie.

Surviving are his sons, Robert Curtis and wife Sherry of Greencastle, Gary Curtis of Martinsville, Dwight Curtis and wife Kathy of Martinsville and Mark Curtis and wife Brenda of Martinsville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Marie (Ratts) Curtis, whom he married on July 31, 1948, and she died on October 17, 1991; brother, Eugene "Gene" Curtis; grandsons, Tony Curtis and Robbie Curtis. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Costin Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gary Cornwell officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Costin Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville.⁶

Family

Bessie Marie Ratts b. 29 Jul 1919, d. 16 Oct 1991

Child

Mark Dean Curtis⁶ b. 27 Nov 1956, d. 28 Aug 2016

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.
[S2084] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages (Family Search).
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Helen Curtis¹

F, b. 23 August 1920

Father

Wallace Edward Curtis¹ b. 29 Nov 1896, d. 19 Sep 1978

Mother

Mary Ellen Northern¹ b. 22 Aug 1900, d. 15 Feb 1973

Last Edited

3 Nov 2018

Birth*

Helen Curtis was born on 23 August 1920 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Wallace Edward Curtis; ED 13, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned real estate valued at $2,500, radio, 2 children.¹

Married Name

As of 21 January 1936,her married name was Hamm.²

Marriage*

Helen Curtis married Cleo Hamm on 21 January 1936 at Morgan, Indiana.²

Census*

Helen Curtis and Cleo Hamm appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, ED 55-13, sheet 11B, occupation laborer, renting, 1 daughter; household is crossed out on census form.⁴

Residence*

Helen Curtis lived on 26 October 1988 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; married name Davis.⁵

Family

Cleo Hamm b. 27 Sep 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-20, page 524.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1326] Reporter Times, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Curtis, 26 October 1988.

Audrey Rose Riley^1,2

F, b. 1 March 1905, d. February 1973

Last Edited

6 Aug 2008

Birth*

Audrey Rose Riley was born on 1 March 1905 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 15 March 1925,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert Ray Curtis, son of Robert B. Curtis and Bertha Felkins, on 15 March 1925 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Audrey Rose Riley appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Robert Ray Curtis; ED 20, sheet 2b, occupation undertaker, renting-$25 month, no children.¹

Death*

Audrey Rose Riley died in February 1973 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Florida, at age 67.³

Family

Robert Ray Curtis b. 27 Aug 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-15, page 402.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Mary Dea Smith^1,2,3,4

F, b. 9 October 1893, d. 28 February 1967

Last Edited

26 Jul 2014

Birth*

Mary Dea Smith was born on 9 October 1893 at Eminence, Monroe, Indiana; daughter of Alfred M. Smith and Emma Jane Garison.^1,5,4

Marriage*

She married Glenn Melba Curtis, son of George Washington Curtis and Gertrude Alexander, on 24 December 1917 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Mary Dea Smith appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Glenn Melba Curtis; ED 20, sheet 5A, occupation teacher-physical director, high school, living with Alfred & Emma Smith, no children.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary Dea Smith appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Glenn Melba Curtis; ED 20, sheet 10B, occupation teacher-public school, renting, no children.¹

Census*

Mary Dea Smith and Glenn Melba Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, ED 55-21, sheet 6A, occupation teacher-public school, lived with the Smiths, no children.⁷

Death*

Mary Dea Smith died on 28 February 1967 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Florida, at age 73; retired teacher; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.^8,5,9,4

Obit

Mary Dea's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 5 March 1967:
Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn Curtis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., took place in Martinsville, her former home, Saturday afternoon. The Rev. J.D. MacDonald conducted the service in the E.C. Holmes and Son Chapel, where Mrs. William Reynolds played organ selections. The burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery where pallbearers were Charles Avery, Hugh Kersey, Stanley Byram, Evart Smith, When G. Hochstetler and Burchard Horton. Mrs. Curtis, who had been ill for several months, was born in the Eminence community but had lived in Martinsville the greater part of her life. Her late husband was a long-time coach of the Martinsville High School basketball team and during the last years before his retirement was superintendent of the local school.^5,4

Family

Glenn Melba Curtis b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 24 Nov 1958

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-12, page 553.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records.
[S1634] Indiana Public Library Morgan County, Genealogy Files, single page information sheet.
[S1326] Reporter Times.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Greenlawn.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.

Dorothy Eileen Curtis^1,2

F, b. 8 August 1925

Father

Hobart V. Curtis¹ b. 28 Jun 1898, d. 29 Aug 1980

Mother

Fern Daggy¹ b. 25 Oct 1904, d. Jul 1981

Last Edited

2 Nov 2018

Birth*

Dorothy Eileen Curtis was born on 8 August 1925 at Washington Twp., Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Hobart V. Curtis and Fern Daggy; ED 21, sheet 4A, occupation laborer - coal yard, renting-$7 month, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Dorothy Eileen Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Hobart V. Curtis and Fern Daggy; ED 55-19, sheet 6A, occupation truck driver-city, renting, 5 children.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Emma Ruth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 29 July 1927, d. 13 August 2007

Father

Hobart V. Curtis¹ b. 28 Jun 1898, d. 29 Aug 1980

Mother

Fern Daggy¹ b. 25 Oct 1904, d. Jul 1981

Last Edited

2 Nov 2018

Birth*

Emma Ruth Curtis was born on 29 July 1927 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Emma Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Hobart V. Curtis and Fern Daggy; ED 55-19, sheet 6A, occupation truck driver-city, renting, 5 children.³

Married Name

As of before 1972,her married name was Roembke.⁴

Death*

Emma Ruth Curtis died on 13 August 2007 at age 80; buried at New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2315] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, New South Park, Morgan, Indiana.

Lawrence Fred Curtis^1,2

M, b. 16 December 1929, d. 19 September 2007

Father

Hobart V. Curtis¹ b. 28 Jun 1898, d. 29 Aug 1980

Mother

Fern Daggy¹ b. 25 Oct 1904, d. Jul 1981

Last Edited

2 Nov 2018

(Witness) Census

Lawrence Fred Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Prairie Lea, Caldwell, Texas, in the household of John Riley Curtis and Molly Payne; ED 56, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 5 children at home.³

Birth*

Lawrence Fred Curtis was born on 16 December 1929 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Hobart V. Curtis and Fern Daggy; ED 21, sheet 4A, occupation laborer - coal yard, renting-$7 month, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lawrence Fred Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Hobart V. Curtis and Fern Daggy; ED 55-19, sheet 6A, occupation truck driver-city, renting, 5 children.⁴

Death*

Lawrence Fred Curtis died on 19 September 2007 at Mooresville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 77; married Iris Madine Hatfield; buried at Nebo memorial Park Cemetery.^2,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1634] Indiana Public Library Morgan County, Genealogy Files, Mooresville Public Library Obituary Finder.

Stella Edella Freeman^1,2

F, b. 18 July 1881, d. 17 October 1957

Last Edited

4 Aug 2008

Birth*

Stella Edella Freeman was born on 18 July 1881 at Jasper, Illinois; daughter of Frances Freeman and Mary Malcolm; first marriage to Lewis, no marriage record found.^1,3,2

Married Name

As of 22 April 1913,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Vandiver Curtis, son of William Calvin Curtis and Mary Kezziah Moore, on 22 April 1913 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Stella Edella Freeman appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Charles Vandiver Curtis; ED 207, sheet 18B, occupation carpenter-chair factory, renting, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Stella Edella Freeman appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Charles Vandiver Curtis; ED 21, sheet 4A, occupation factory laborer, renting-$6 month, 2 children and a step-daughter Hazel Lewis.⁴

Death*

Stella Edella Freeman died on 17 October 1957 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 76; buried at the Foster Cemetery.^5,2

Obit

Stella Edella's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on 18 October 1957:
After having been ill only since Tuesday, Mrs. Stella Curtis, 76, of 490 West Pike Street died Thursday evening at 7:30 in the Morgan County Memorial Hospital. She had been taken to the hospital when she became ill. Mrs. Curtis was born in Jasper County, Ill., July 18 1881, but had lived here since her marriage to Edward Lewis in 1901. Her parents were Francis and Mary Malcolm Freeman. Mr. Lewis died in 1911, and in 1913 she was married to Charles Curtis. Mrs. Curtis died in 1945. Mrs. Curtis was a member of the Mt. Olive Methodist Church but had been attending the local Nazarene Church for the past several years.
Surviving here are two daughters and a son, Mrs. Ethel Hill, Miss Hazel Lewis, and Ralph Curtis, all of Martinsville, and five grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Grace Bellah, died in 1946, and a son, Robert, died in infancy. She also leaves two stepdaughters, Mrs. Zora Payton of Martinsville and Mrs. Lavearn Newby of Indianapolis; three stepsons, Wallace and Ward Curtis, both of Martinsville R.R., and Hobart Curtis of Martinsville; and several step-grandchildren. George Freeman of Martinsville is a brother. Another brother and two sisters are deceased. The Rev. Earl Marvel will conduct her funeral services Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Cure and Hensley Chapel. Interment will follow in the Foster Cemetery.
----
A large number of friends and relatives paid final tribute to Mrs. Stella Curtis of 490 West Pike Street, who died Thursday, during last rites Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Conducting the service in the Cure and Hensley Chapel was the Rev. Earl Marvel. Mrs. Edward James played organ selections and accompanied Mrs. William Reynolds and Mrs. Donald Johnston who sang “Abide With Me” and “Beyond the Sunset.” Interment took place in the Foster Cemetery. Casket bearers were Vern Bowman, William and Wendell Phillips, Lester Williams, Ernest Dixon, and Harold Clodfelder. Friends of the family carried flowers. [21 October 1957]⁶

Family

Charles Vandiver Curtis b. 16 Feb 1876, d. 2 May 1945

Children

Grace Curtis⁴ b. 29 Nov 1913, d. 1946
Ralph Curtis+⁴ b. 15 Feb 1916, d. 31 Aug 1992

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-11, page 168.
[S1634] Indiana Public Library Morgan County, Genealogy Files.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Foster.
[S1326] Reporter Times.

Grace Curtis¹

F, b. 29 November 1913, d. 1946

Father

Charles Vandiver Curtis¹ b. 16 Feb 1876, d. 2 May 1945

Mother

Stella Edella Freeman¹ b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 17 Oct 1957

Last Edited

2 Aug 2008

Birth*

Grace Curtis was born on 29 November 1913 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Charles Vandiver Curtis; ED 207, sheet 18B, occupation carpenter-chair factory, renting, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Grace Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Charles Vandiver Curtis; ED 21, sheet 4A, occupation factory laborer, renting-$6 month, 2 children and a step-daughter Hazel Lewis.¹

Married Name

As of 25 December 1935,her married name was Bellah.^4,2

Marriage*

Grace Curtis married Hayward S. Bellah on 25 December 1935 at Morgan, Indiana.^4,2

Death*

Grace Curtis died in 1946 at Indiana; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Morgan County.⁵

Family

Hayward S. Bellah b. 29 Oct 1911, d. 30 Sep 1989

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-20, page 581.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Greenlawn.

Ralph Curtis¹

M, b. 15 February 1916, d. 31 August 1992

Father

Charles Vandiver Curtis¹ b. 16 Feb 1876, d. 2 May 1945

Mother

Stella Edella Freeman¹ b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 17 Oct 1957

Last Edited

3 Nov 2018

Birth*

Ralph Curtis was born on 15 February 1916 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Charles Vandiver Curtis; ED 207, sheet 18B, occupation carpenter-chair factory, renting, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Ralph Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, in the household of Charles Vandiver Curtis; ED 21, sheet 4A, occupation factory laborer, renting-$6 month, 2 children and a step-daughter Hazel Lewis.¹

Milit-Beg*

Ralph Curtis began military service on 17 January 1941 at Morgan, Indiana, as a Corporal, U.S. Army Infantry National Guard; height 6'2", weight 175, single.⁴

Milit-Beg

He began military service on 17 January 1941 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, U.S. Army.⁵

Marriage*

He married Juanita Elizabeth Hobson on 12 March 1944 at Indiana.⁶

Death*

Ralph Curtis died on 31 August 1992 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 76; occupation IRS auditor, buried at Greenwood Cemetery.^2,7,8

Family

Juanita Elizabeth Hobson b. 16 Mar 1917, d. 1 Sep 2002

Child

Stephen Ralph Curtis⁹ b. 1946, d. 4 Jan 2012

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Greenwood.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2317] Indiana Archvies and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1958-2005.

Zora Curtis¹

F, b. 1 April 1905, d. 3 January 1995

Father

Charles Vandiver Curtis¹ b. 16 Feb 1876, d. 2 May 1945

Mother

Emma R. Howell¹ b. 13 Jan 1875, d. 13 Sep 1909

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

Zora Curtis was born on 1 April 1905 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Zora Curtis married Paul Payton on 7 January 1924 at Morgan, Indiana.²

Married Name

As of 7 January 1924,her married name was Payton.²

Death*

Zora Curtis died on 3 January 1995 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 89.³

Family

Paul Payton b. 28 Jul 1890, d. Feb 1974

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-15, page 154.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake^1,2,3

F, b. 3 March 1861, d. 24 May 1946

Last Edited

5 Aug 2008

Birth*

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake was born on 3 March 1861 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,4

Married Name

As of 16 July 1883,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Daniel Curtis, son of Calvin Curtis and Euphemia Johnson, on 16 July 1883 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

Census

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake and Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, ED 108, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Census

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake and Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, ED 53, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.⁵

Census

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake and Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1930 at Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, ED 325, sheet 7A, occupation rancher-dry farmer, no children at home.⁵

Death*

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake died on 24 May 1946 at Los Angeles, California, at age 85.⁴

Family

Daniel Curtis b. 4 May 1863, d. 29 Aug 1943

Children

George A. (or L.) Curtis¹ b. Apr 1884
Franklin Curtis¹ b. Sep 1885
Adeline G. Curtis¹ b. Oct 1887
Lyman O. Curtis¹ b. Jun 1892

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-2, page 449.
[S1397] "A Short History of the Pleakes."
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George A. (or L.) Curtis¹

M, b. April 1884

Father

Daniel Curtis² b. 4 May 1863, d. 29 Aug 1943

Mother

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake² b. 3 Mar 1861, d. 24 May 1946

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

George A. (or L.) Curtis was born in April 1884 at Morgan, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, in the household of Daniel Curtis and Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake; ED 108, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 4 living.²

Census*

George A. (or L.) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, ED 30, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, two hired men living with him.²

NoteB*

Not found in 1920 census; no further record.³

Citations

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

Franklin Curtis¹

M, b. September 1885

Father

Daniel Curtis¹ b. 4 May 1863, d. 29 Aug 1943

Mother

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake¹ b. 3 Mar 1861, d. 24 May 1946

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

Franklin Curtis was born in September 1885 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

NoteB*

Not found in census reports; no further record.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.

Adeline G. Curtis¹

F, b. October 1887

Father

Daniel Curtis¹ b. 4 May 1863, d. 29 Aug 1943

Mother

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake¹ b. 3 Mar 1861, d. 24 May 1946

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

Adeline G. Curtis was born in October 1887 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, in the household of Daniel Curtis and Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake; ED 108, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Lyman O. Curtis¹

M, b. June 1892

Father

Daniel Curtis¹ b. 4 May 1863, d. 29 Aug 1943

Mother

Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake¹ b. 3 Mar 1861, d. 24 May 1946

Last Edited

9 Feb 2006

Birth*

Lyman O. Curtis was born in June 1892 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Lyman O. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Fairmont Twp., Los Angeles, California, in the household of Daniel Curtis and Mary Ann (Anna or Annie) Pleake; ED 53, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.²

NoteB*

Not found in 1930 census; no further record.³

Citations

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

Charles W. Bange^1,2

M, b. 21 July 1869, d. 24 February 1956

Last Edited

2 Aug 2008

Birth*

Charles W. Bange was born on 21 July 1869 at Indiana.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Laura Alma Curtis, daughter of William Calvin Curtis and Mary Kezziah Moore, on 20 May 1890 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Charles W. Bange and Laura Alma Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 at Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living.⁴

Census*

Charles W. Bange and Laura Alma Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Wayne Twp., Marion, Indiana, ED 29, sheet 7B, occupation real estate dealer, married 19 years, 6 children, 5 living, 5 at home.¹

Census

Charles W. Bange and Laura Alma Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Wayne Twp., Marion, Indiana, ED 23, sheet 10A, occupation dealer-real estate, owned home, 1 son at home.⁵

Census

Charles W. Bange and Laura Alma Curtis appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 at Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, ED 19, sheet 11A, occupation real estate agent, living with Mary and Burnette Jones.⁶

Death*

Charles W. Bange died on 24 February 1956 at Morgan, Indiana, at age 86; buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery.⁷

Family

Laura Alma Curtis b. 10 May 1872, d. 7 Feb 1958

Children

Louis Frank Bange⁴ b. 19 Jun 1891
Mary A. Bange⁴ b. Oct 1894
Cora Viola Bange+⁸ b. 5 Dec 1895, d. Sep 1975
James Alonzo Bange⁴ b. 25 Jan 1898
Calvin H. Bange⁴ b. Nov 1899, d. bt 1901 - 1909
Charles V. Bange¹ b. 17 Jan 1908, d. 9 May 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-3, page 514.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Mt. Olive.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1632] Unknown, "William Calvin Curtis Family."
[S1633] Sherry C. Trella, Bange & Curtis families in "Bange or Benge," listserve message 5 sep 2001.

John H. F. Grounds^1,2

M, b. 14 July 1887, d. January 1977

Last Edited

2 Aug 2008

Birth*

John H. F. Grounds was born on 14 July 1887 at Indiana.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Margaret A. (Maggie) Curtis, daughter of William Calvin Curtis and Mary Kezziah Moore, on 10 July 1907 at Morgan, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

John H. F. Grounds appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Washington Twp., Morgan, Indiana, ED 205, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.¹

Death*

He died in January 1977 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, at age 89; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Margaret A. (Maggie) Curtis b. 10 Nov 1888, d. 1960

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-8, page 195.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1110] D.A.R. White Lick Chapter, Morgan County, Indiana Cemetery Records, Greenlawn.

Cleo Hamm¹

M, b. 27 September 1914

Last Edited

26 Jul 2014

Birth*

Cleo Hamm was born on 27 September 1914.¹

Marriage*

He married Helen Curtis, daughter of Wallace Edward Curtis and Mary Ellen Northern, on 21 January 1936 at Morgan, Indiana.¹

Census*

Cleo Hamm and Helen Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at Jefferson Twp., Morgan, Indiana, ED 55-13, sheet 11B, occupation laborer, renting, 1 daughter; household is crossed out on census form.²

Family

Helen Curtis b. 23 Aug 1920

Citations

[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Morgan, Book C-20, page 524.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.