Cordelia Webb1

F, b. 1854
FatherNoah B. Webb1 b. 7 Apr 1813, d. 18 Jun 1882
MotherFrances (Fannie) Curtis1 b. 1814, d. b 1880
Last Edited11 Jul 2006
Birth*Cordelia Webb was born in 1854 at Cherokee, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Fort Hembree P.O., Fort Hembree District, Cherokee, North Carolina, in the household of Noah B. Webb and Frances (Fannie) Curtis; page 266b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children at home; lived next to Amos Curtis.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Emily Lou Qualls1,2

F, b. 19 September 1874, d. 12 January 1957
Last Edited7 Nov 2006
Birth*Emily Lou Qualls was born on 19 September 1874 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 1 October 1893,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Asberry Curtis, son of Moses Curtis and Elizabeth Ann Grubb, on 1 October 1893 at Story, Montgomery, Arkansas; by N.E. Robinson, J.P; both of Story.1,4 
(Witness) CensusEmily Lou Qualls appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusEmily Lou Qualls appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Claquato, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.5 
(Witness) CensusEmily Lou Qualls appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Adna Precinct, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-lumber camp, owned home, 4 children at home.6 
Death*Emily Lou Qualls died on 12 January 1957 at Adna, Lewis, Washington, at age 82; buried at Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery under the name Lee, from her second husband.7,3 
(Witness) BioEmily “Lou” was born September 19, 1874 in Montgomery County, Alabama. She was a sister of Nancy Eldora (Qualls) Curtis, who was James Grant Curtis’ wife. A letter from her daughter, Emily (Curtis) Ralph said “Mama was a practical nurse. She nursed with Dr. Pettit of Chehalis, and he said he would rather have her than any R.N., especially on baby cases. She helped deliver most of the neighborhood children near Adna. Some she delivered alone in emergency. She was called on when there were accidents, broken bones, food poison cases, etc. After John Curtis died, Emily married a Mr. Lee. She died January 12, 1957 at Adna, Washington, age 83.”.3 

Family

John Asberry Curtis b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  3. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  4. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages, Montgomery, Book _, page 568.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquato Sunset Memorial.
  8. [S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.
  9. [S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquito Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Cora Cordelia Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 July 1894, d. 21 February 1968
FatherJohn Asberry Curtis1 b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943
MotherEmily Lou Qualls1 b. 19 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jan 1957
Last Edited24 Sep 2006
Birth*Cora Cordelia Curtis was born on 17 July 1894 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCora Cordelia Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Claquato, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.4 
Death*Cora Cordelia Curtis died on 21 February 1968 at Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, at age 73; married name Ralph; buried at Claquato Sunset Memorial Gardens.5,2,6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  3. [S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Claquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.
  6. [S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Chaquato Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Nora Lee Curtis1,2

F, b. 25 September 1896, d. 16 September 1954
FatherJohn Asberry Curtis1 b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943
MotherEmily Lou Qualls1 b. 19 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jan 1957
Last Edited24 Jun 2007
Birth*Nora Lee Curtis was born on 25 September 1896 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusNora Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Claquato, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.4 
Married Name As of between 1920 and 1930,her married name was Frase.5 
Marriage*Nora Lee Curtis married Theodore Adolphus Frase between 1920 and 1930 at Washington.5,3 
(Witness) CensusNora Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Adna Precinct, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 107, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-lumber camp, owned home, 4 children at home.6 
Death*Nora Lee Curtis died on 16 September 1954 at Lewis, Washington, at age 57; married name Frase; buried at Alpha Cemetery.7 

Family

Theodore Adolphus Frase b. 26 Jun 1897, d. 26 Jul 1982

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  3. [S1410] Debbie Wasserburger, "The GenMaster Series", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1260] Lewis County Genealogical Society, Lewis County Cemeteries, Alpha Cemetery.

Ida Arbus Curtis1,2

F, b. 11 August 1898, d. 21 November 1978
FatherJohn Asberry Curtis1 b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 3 Jan 1943
MotherEmily Lou Qualls1 b. 19 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jan 1957
Last Edited16 Nov 2006
Birth*Ida Arbus Curtis was born on 11 August 1898 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusIda Arbus Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Claquato, Lewis, Washington, in the household of John Asberry Curtis; ED 137, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.4 
Death*Ida Arbus Curtis died on 21 November 1978 at Centralia, Lewis, Washington, at age 80; married Rolland Edgar Dix, Sr.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.

Grace Ellen Curtis1,2

F, b. 1 July 1885, d. 1950
FatherThomas Andrew Curtis1 b. Oct 1850, d. 30 Jun 1914
MotherSarah L. Knox1 b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 23 Mar 1911
Last Edited20 Oct 2006
Birth*Grace Ellen Curtis was born on 1 July 1885 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Andrew Curtis and Sarah L. Knox; ED 137, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 2 living.1 
Married Name As of circa 1907,her married name was Phillips. 
Marriage*Grace Ellen Curtis married Samuel L. Phillips circa 1907 at Arkansas.2 
Census*Grace Ellen Curtis and Samuel L. Phillips appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Fir, Sulphur Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, ED 81, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.3 
Death*Grace Ellen Curtis died in 1950; place unknown.2 

Family

Samuel L. Phillips b. 3 May 1879
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Thomas Allen Curtis1,2

M, b. 3 October 1892, d. 7 March 1983
FatherThomas Andrew Curtis1 b. Oct 1850, d. 30 Jun 1914
MotherSarah L. Knox1 b. 15 Apr 1849, d. 23 Mar 1911
Last Edited22 Jul 2008
Birth*Thomas Allen Curtis was born on 3 October 1892 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Andrew Curtis and Sarah L. Knox; ED 137, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusThomas Allen Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Sulphur Springs Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Andrew Curtis and Sarah L. Knox; ED 81, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 40 years, 10 children, 8 living (conflicts with 10 and 2 in Grace Jones' history), 1 child and 1 grandchild at home.5 
Marriage*Thomas Allen Curtis married Verdia M. Breashears on 14 September 1911 at Montgomery, Arkansas; by J.P. Emerge, M.G.6,4,7 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Thomas Allen Curtis registered for the draft at Story, Montgomery, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and two children.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Centralia, Lewis, Washington, ED 123, sheet 1A, occupation laborer-logging camp, renting, 2 children at home.8 
Marriage*He married Mary Evelyn Reed on 22 November 1937.4,3,9 
Death*Thomas Allen Curtis died on 7 March 1983 at Springfield, Lane, Oregon, at age 90.3,4,9 

Family 1

Verdia M. Breashears b. Oct 1895
Children

Family 2

Mary Evelyn Reed b. 2 Oct 1907, d. 23 Oct 1991
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
  7. [S1160] Kimberly Wright and Edie Bishop, "Ancestral Files Relating to Spencer E. Curtis", Ancestral File.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S634] Oregon Health Dept., Oregon Death Index.
  10. [S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.
  11. [S1265] Montgomery County Historical Society, Montgomery County Arkansas Cemeteries, Reed.

Nancy Eldora Qualls1,2,3

F, b. 23 August 1867, d. 26 October 1956
Last Edited24 Sep 2006
Birth*Nancy Eldora Qualls was born on 23 August 1867 at Alabama.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 5 July 1891,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Grant Curtis, son of Moses Curtis and Elizabeth Ann Grubb, on 5 July 1891 at Montgomery, Arkansas; by N.E. Robinson, J.P; license date 1 July 1891; both of Story.1,4 
(Witness) CensusNancy Eldora Qualls appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 137, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living, 2 names illegible.1 
(Witness) CensusNancy Eldora Qualls appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Laverny Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living; Benj. L lived with them.5 
(Witness) CensusNancy Eldora Qualls appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Fir, Sulphur Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 81, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.6 
(Witness) CensusNancy Eldora Qualls appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 Oachita Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 13, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 child at home.7 
Death*Nancy Eldora Qualls died on 26 October 1956 at Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, at age 89; buried at the Reed Cemetery in Montgomery County, Arkansas.3,8 

Family

James Grant Curtis b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  3. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  4. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages, Montgomery, Book _, page 469.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1265] Montgomery County Historical Society, Montgomery County Arkansas Cemeteries, Reed Cemetery.
  9. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  10. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.

Emma Ann Curtis1,2

F, b. 2 August 1892, d. 16 June 1927
FatherJames Grant Curtis1 b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933
MotherNancy Eldora Qualls1 b. 23 Aug 1867, d. 26 Oct 1956
Last Edited24 Sep 2006
Birth*Emma Ann Curtis was born on 2 August 1892 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 137, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living, 2 names illegible.1 
(Witness) CensusEmma Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Laverny Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living; Benj. L lived with them.3 
Married Name As of 16 April 1912,her married name was McKinzie.4,5,2 
Marriage*Emma Ann Curtis married Thomas Marion McKinzie on 16 April 1912 at Arkansas.4,5,2 
(Witness) CensusEmma Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Braden Twp., LeFlore, Oklahoma, in the household of Thomas Marion McKinzie; ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.5 
Death*Emma Ann Curtis died on 16 June 1927 at Sebastian, Arkansas, at age 34.2,4 

Family

Thomas Marion McKinzie b. 19 Jan 1885
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Otis Monroe Curtis1

M, b. 18 December 1899, d. 4 November 1970
FatherJames Grant Curtis1 b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Aug 1933
MotherNancy Eldora Qualls1 b. 23 Aug 1867, d. 26 Oct 1956
Last Edited7 Nov 2006
Birth*Otis Monroe Curtis was born on 18 December 1899 at Montgomery, Arkansas.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Sulphur Springs, Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 137, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living, 2 names illegible.1 
(Witness) CensusOtis Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Laverny Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 84, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living; Benj. L lived with them.4 
(Witness) CensusOtis Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Fir, Sulphur Twp., Montgomery, Arkansas, in the household of James Grant Curtis; ED 81, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.5 
(Witness) CensusOtis Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Horn Rapids Precinct, Benton, Washington, in the household of Jesse Butler Ralph; ED 9, sheet 3A, occupation farm operator, no children, Otis Curtis lived with them.6 
Death*Otis Monroe Curtis died on 4 November 1970 at Long Beach, Pacific, Washington, at age 70.3,7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1264] Grace Curtis, Curtis Family History.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.

Charles Asbury Curtis1,2

M, b. 8 March 1856, d. 1916
FatherBenjamin B. Curtis1 b. 1825, d. Jul 1879
MotherMary Louisa Gappin1 b. 1833, d. bt 1856 - 1857
Last Edited2 Aug 2007
Birth*Charles Asbury Curtis was born on 8 March 1856 at Union, Georgia.1,3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 Blairsville P.O., Union, Georgia, in the household of Benjamin B. Curtis and Sarah Lou Gappin; page 485, occupation farmer, 3 children at home, lived next to his brother Moses.1 
(Witness) CensusCharles Asbury Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Morganton P.O., Fairplay District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Benjamin B. Curtis and Sarah Lou Gappin; page 380, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $160, 8 children at home.4 
Marriage*Charles Asbury Curtis married Mary E. Newman on 8 May 1874 at Fannin, Georgia; by Charles R. Stuart, J.P.5,6 
Census*Charles Asbury Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Fair Play District, Fannin, Georgia, page 656D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.5 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Fairplay District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 39, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 12 children, 7 living.7 
Census*He and Mary E. Newman appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Fairplay District, Fannin, Georgia, ED 31, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 36 years, 12 children, 7 living.8 
Death*Charles Asbury Curtis died in 1916 at Fannin, Georgia; buried at the Van Hook Cemetery at Mineral Bluff.3 

Family

Mary E. Newman b. Sep 1855, d. 6 Apr 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1156] Dale Dyer, Fannin County Cemeteries, Van Hook.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1201] Delta Genealogical Society, Fannin County Marriage Records, Book B, page 172.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Christopher C. Curtis1

M, b. 1858, d. between 1871 and 1880
FatherBenjamin B. Curtis1 b. 1825, d. Jul 1879
MotherSarah Lou Gappin1 b. Apr 1832, d. Jun 1915
Last Edited7 Aug 2007
Birth*Christopher C. Curtis was born in 1858 at Union, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 Blairsville P.O., Union, Georgia, in the household of Benjamin B. Curtis and Sarah Lou Gappin; page 485, occupation farmer, 3 children at home, lived next to his brother Moses.1 
(Witness) CensusChristopher C. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Morganton P.O., Fairplay District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Benjamin B. Curtis and Sarah Lou Gappin; page 380, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $160, 8 children at home.2 
DeathAp*Christopher C. Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1871 and 1880 at Fannin, Georgia, not found in 1880 census and no other record.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sirophenicia (Nish) Curtis1

F, b. 1860
FatherBenjamin B. Curtis2 b. 1825, d. Jul 1879
MotherSarah Lou Gappin2 b. Apr 1832, d. Jun 1915
Last Edited8 Sep 2007
Birth*Sirophenicia (Nish) Curtis was born in 1860 at Union, Georgia; "Nish" comes from her daughter Mary's death certificate.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 Blairsville P.O., Union, Georgia, in the household of Benjamin B. Curtis and Sarah Lou Gappin; page 485, occupation farmer, 3 children at home, lived next to his brother Moses.2 
(Witness) CensusSirophenicia (Nish) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1870 Morganton P.O., Fairplay District, Fannin, Georgia, in the household of Benjamin B. Curtis and Sarah Lou Gappin; page 380, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $160, 8 children at home.3 

Family

John Brock b. 1847
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Clifford Marion Curtis1,2

M, b. 19 August 1930, d. 18 February 1992
FatherArlen Kelly Curtis1,2 b. 20 Nov 1908, d. 12 Dec 1975
MotherSybil Pearl Ross1,2 b. 19 Jun 1908, d. 25 Feb 1997
Last Edited18 Jun 2012
Birth*Clifford Marion Curtis was born on 19 August 1930 at Wainwright, Muskogee, Oklahoma.1,2 
Death*He died on 18 February 1992 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at age 61.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S1206] Jimmy Wayne Curtis, "Descendants of Benjamin Curtis", Ancestral File.

Ellen L. (Ella) Curtis1,2

F, b. 8 December 1876, d. 10 August 1949
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited1 Jul 2008
Birth*Ellen L. (Ella) Curtis was born on 8 December 1876 at Buncombe, North Carolina; 1872 from census data.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; page 33C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 1 January 1899,her married name was Martin.3 
Marriage*Ellen L. (Ella) Curtis married Algie N. Martin on 1 January 1899 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by W.G. Mallonee.3 
Death*Ellen L. (Ella) Curtis died on 10 August 1949 at Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 72; widowed, married name Martin, buried at Berea Cemetery near Swannanoa.2 

Family

Algie N. Martin b. 6 May 1861, d. 27 Jul 1942

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.

Emma Annis Curtis1,2

F, b. 3 November 1870, d. 2 April 1968
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited25 Jun 2008
Birth*Emma Annis Curtis was born on 3 November 1870 at Buncombe, North Carolina; 1900 census says Oct 1874.3,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; page 33C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusEmma Annis Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
(Witness) CensusEmma Annis Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Married Name As of 26 April 1911,her married name was Ray.6 
Marriage*Emma Annis Curtis married W.J. Ray on 26 April 1911 at Buncombe, North Carolina.6 
Death*Emma Annis Curtis died on 2 April 1968 at Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 97; at an Asheville hospital; widowed; buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville.7 

Family

W.J. Ray b. c 1863

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  7. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Andrew Julian Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 17 April 1874, d. 31 August 1962
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited25 Nov 2007
Birth*Andrew Julian Curtis was born on 17 April 1874 at Buncombe, North Carolina.4,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; page 33C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusAndrew Julian Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Marriage*Andrew Julian Curtis married Olive McElrath on 7 February 1901 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by W.C. Mallonee.6 
Census*Andrew Julian Curtis and Olive McElrath appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.7 
CensusAndrew Julian Curtis and Olive McElrath appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 41, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.8 
CensusAndrew Julian Curtis and Olive McElrath appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 64, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.9 
Death*Andrew Julian Curtis died on 31 August 1962 at age 88; no North Carolina death record found; buried at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery.10 

Family

Olive McElrath b. 10 Sep 1883, d. 6 Feb 1971
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1534] Carolyn C. Aslund & Billie C. Ledbetter, "Cemetery Inscriptions of Buncombe County, N.C.", Ancestral File.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1534] Carolyn C. Aslund & Billie C. Ledbetter, "Cemetery Inscriptions of Buncombe County, N.C.", Ancestral File, Piney Mountain.

Franklin Curtis1

M, b. 1876
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited5 Nov 2007
Birth*Franklin Curtis was born in 1876 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; page 33C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Laura C. Curtis1

F, b. October 1879, d. 15 October 1921
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited25 Jun 2008
Birth*Laura C. Curtis was born in October 1879 at Buncombe, North Carolina; about 1877 in death certificate.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; page 33C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusLaura C. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
(Witness) CensusLaura C. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Married Name As of 4 February 1915,her married name was Reed.6 
Marriage*Laura C. Curtis married George W. Reed on 4 February 1915 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by J.J. Mackey, J.P.6 
Census*Laura C. Curtis and George W. Reed appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 41, sheet 17A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.7 
Death*Laura C. Curtis died on 15 October 1921 at Buncombe, North Carolina; from pellagra; married G.W. Reed; buried at South Hominy.3 

Family

George W. Reed b. 1870

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Americus Curtis1

M, b. 29 November 1883, d. 14 May 1975
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis2 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis2 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*George Americus Curtis was born on 29 November 1883 at Buncombe, North Carolina.2,3,4 
Name Variation As of 29 November 1883, George Americus Curtis was also known as Americus G. Curtis. 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.2 
(Witness) CensusGeorge Americus Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children, 9 living.5 
Marriage*George Americus Curtis married Neppie Savannah Gibson on 23 August 1913 at Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina; by W.J. Hayes, J.P; witnesses J.M. Leatherwood, W.A. Palmer, R. Lee Duckett.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 George Americus Curtis registered for the draft at RFD #1, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself, as a farmer, wife Neppie.3 
Census*He and Neppie Savannah Gibson appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 41, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.7 
CensusGeorge Americus Curtis and Neppie Savannah Gibson appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Cartoogechave Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 2, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 6 children at home.8 
Name Variation As of 14 May 1975, George Americus Curtis was also known as George Mericus Curtis.9,4 
Death*He died on 14 May 1975 at Pisgah Forest, Transylvania, North Carolina, at age 91; buried at Oak Forest Cemetery in Henderson County.4,9 

Family

Neppie Savannah Gibson b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 13 Jun 1958
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1291] Haywood County Registrar of Deeds, Haywood County Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1529] Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society, Henderson County, North Carolina Cemeteries, Oak Forest.
  10. [S1506] Asheville Citizen-Times, Various.
  11. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

John Knox Curtis1

M, b. 19 May 1885, d. 15 September 1964
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*John Knox Curtis was born on 19 May 1885 at Buncombe, North Carolina; 19 May 1887 on death certificate.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn Knox Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children, 9 living.4 
(Witness) CensusJohn Knox Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 64, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 1 son at home.5 
Death*John Knox Curtis died on 15 September 1964 at County Home, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 79; cause of death unknown; occupation produce dealer; never married; buried at Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Maggie Curtis1

F, b. 19 May 1889, d. 29 April 1970
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited1 Jul 2008
Birth*Maggie Curtis was born on 19 May 1889 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
Married Name As of 18 February 1909,her married name was Ashe.3 
Marriage*Maggie Curtis married Van Albert Ashe on 18 February 1909 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by J.R. Liner.3 
CensusMaggie Curtis and Van Albert Ashe appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Waynesville Twp., Haywood, North Carolina, ED 68, sheet 29B, occupation wood cutter, renting, no children.4 
CensusMaggie Curtis and Van Albert Ashe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Waynesville Twp., Haywood, North Carolina, ED 80, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.5 
Census*Maggie Curtis and Van Albert Ashe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Pigeon Twp., Haywood, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.6 
Death*Maggie Curtis died on 29 April 1970 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, at age 80; at the Hendersonville hospital; buried at Boyleston Baptist Church Cemetery in Hendersonville.2 

Family

Van Albert Ashe b. 2 May 1886, d. 14 Jun 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Cora Mae Curtis1,2

F, b. 11 August 1892, d. 12 July 1983
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited6 Nov 2007
Birth*Cora Mae Curtis was born on 11 August 1892 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCora Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children, 9 living.4 
Married Name As of 11 January 1914,her married name was Cogburn.5 
Marriage*Cora Mae Curtis married John Wesley Cogburn on 11 January 1914 at Buncombe, North Carolina; by J.M. Hamlin.5 
Census*Cora Mae Curtis and John Wesley Cogburn appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, ED 41, sheet 12A, occupaton farmer, owned farm, no children.6 
Death*Cora Mae Curtis died on 12 July 1983 at Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 90; buried at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery.2,3 

Family

John Wesley Cogburn b. 4 Apr 1885, d. 19 Oct 1960
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  3. [S1534] Carolyn C. Aslund & Billie C. Ledbetter, "Cemetery Inscriptions of Buncombe County, N.C.", Ancestral File, Piney Mountain.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Charles Berlin Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 11 June 1894, d. 25 December 1967
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 19 Nov 1844, d. 26 Jan 1941
MotherLouisa Almerone Davis1 b. 1852, d. 20 Jan 1942
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*Charles Berlin Curtis was born on 11 June 1894 at Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis; ED 157, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCharles Berlin Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Upper Hominy Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Louisa Almerone Davis; ED 33, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children, 9 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Charles Berlin Curtis registered for the draft at Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a barber in Hendersonville; single.2 
Marriage*He married Burlie Cutshall between 1920 and 1930 at North Carolina; buried at Pisgah View Memorial Park Cemetery.3 
Death*Charles Berlin Curtis died on 25 December 1967 at Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 73; at the Oteen VA hospital; WW I veteran; retired produce merchant; widowed, Clota S. Norman (daughter); buried at Pisgah View Memorial Park Cemetery.3 

Family

Burlie Cutshall b. 13 Mar 1899, d. 11 Nov 1966

Citations

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

Sophrina Ledford1,2

F, b. circa 1815
FatherGeorge Towery Ledford1,2 b. c 1772, d. c 1857
MotherMary Curtis1,2 b. 11 Dec 1777, d. c 1844
Last Edited15 Jul 2006
Birth*Sophrina Ledford was born circa 1815 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  2. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

John A. Ledford1

M, b. 20 February 1750, d. 27 February 1826
FatherWilliam L.B. Ledford Sr.1 b. 1722, d. 2 Jun 1796
MotherElizabeth McCurry1 b. c 1728, d. a Oct 1810
Last Edited5 Nov 2006
Birth*John A. Ledford was born on 20 February 1750 at Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Grizzela Buis McKaughan circa 1770 at North Carolina.1 
Death*John A. Ledford died on 27 February 1826 at Stokes, North Carolina, at age 76; or Davidson.1 

Family

Grizzela Buis McKaughan b. c 1755
Child

Citations

  1. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

Grizzela Buis McKaughan1

F, b. circa 1755
Last Edited15 Jul 2006
Birth*Grizzela Buis McKaughan was born circa 1755.1 
Married Name As of circa 1770,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married John A. Ledford, son of William L.B. Ledford Sr. and Elizabeth McCurry, circa 1770 at North Carolina.1 

Family

John A. Ledford b. 20 Feb 1750, d. 27 Feb 1826
Child

Citations

  1. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.

William L.B. Ledford Sr.1

M, b. 1722, d. 2 June 1796
FatherWilliam Ledford1 b. c 1687
MotherSusan Pierce1 b. bt 1690 - 1700
Last Edited26 Apr 2009
Birth*William L.B. Ledford Sr. was born in 1722 at Lancaster, England.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth McCurry circa 1745.1 
Death*William L.B. Ledford Sr. died on 2 June 1796 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 

Family

Elizabeth McCurry b. c 1728, d. a Oct 1810
Child

Citations

  1. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.