Elizabeth McCurry1

F, b. circa 1728, d. after October 1810
Last Edited15 Jul 2006
Birth*Elizabeth McCurry was born circa 1728.1 
Married Name As of circa 1745,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married William L.B. Ledford Sr., son of William Ledford and Susan Pierce, circa 1745.1 
Death*Elizabeth McCurry died after October 1810 at Davidson, North Carolina.1 

Family

William L.B. Ledford Sr. b. 1722, d. 2 Jun 1796
Child

Citations

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

William Ledford1

M, b. circa 1687
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*William Ledford was born circa 1687 at England.1 
Marriage*He married Susan Pierce between 1715 and 1720 at England.1 

Family

Susan Pierce b. bt 1690 - 1700
Children

Citations

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

Susan Pierce1

F, b. between 1690 and 1700
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Susan Pierce was born between 1690 and 1700 at England.1 
Married Name As of between 1715 and 1720,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married William Ledford between 1715 and 1720 at England.1 

Family

William Ledford b. c 1687
Children

Citations

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

John Ledford1

M, b. 1724, d. 1799
FatherWilliam Ledford1 b. c 1687
MotherSusan Pierce1 b. bt 1690 - 1700
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*John Ledford was born in 1724 at England.1 
Marriage*He married Lucy Thompson circa 1750 at Virginia.1 
Death*John Ledford died in 1799 at Davidson, North Carolina.1 

Family

Lucy Thompson b. 1726
Children

Citations

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

Lucy Thompson1

F, b. 1726
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Lucy Thompson was born in 1726 at Augusta, Virginia.1 
Married Name As of circa 1750,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married John Ledford, son of William Ledford and Susan Pierce, circa 1750 at Virginia.1 

Family

John Ledford b. 1724, d. 1799
Children

Citations

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

John Ledford1

M, b. 1752, d. 1802
FatherJohn Ledford1 b. 1724, d. 1799
MotherLucy Thompson1 b. 1726
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*John Ledford was born in 1752 at Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Bryant circa 1769 at North Carolina.1 
Death*John Ledford died in 1802 at Cumberland Gap, Kentucky.1 

Family

Elizabeth Bryant b. 1752, d. Apr 1802
Child

Citations

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

Peter G. Ledford Sr.1

M, b. 4 March 1751, d. 9 May 1848
FatherJohn Ledford1 b. 1724, d. 1799
MotherLucy Thompson1 b. 1726
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Peter G. Ledford Sr. was born on 4 March 1751 at North Carolina.1 
Death*He died on 9 May 1848 at Scrougetown, Clay, North Carolina, at age 97.1 

Citations

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

Elizabeth Bryant1

F, b. 1752, d. April 1802
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Elizabeth Bryant was born in 1752.1 
Married Name As of circa 1769,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married John Ledford, son of John Ledford and Lucy Thompson, circa 1769 at North Carolina.1 
Death*Elizabeth Bryant died in April 1802 at Cumberland Gap, Kentucky.1 

Family

John Ledford b. 1752, d. 1802
Child

Citations

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

John Ledford III1

M, b. 1775, d. between 1841 and 1850
FatherJohn Ledford1 b. 1752, d. 1802
MotherElizabeth Bryant1 b. 1752, d. Apr 1802
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*John Ledford III was born in 1775 at Burke, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Ann (Amy) Curtis, daughter of Caleb Curtis and Mrs. Caleb Curtis, circa 1793 at North Carolina; The date and place of marriage are critical in determining whether Ann/Amy was a Curtis, but research is very inconsistent.1 
Death*John Ledford III died between 1841 and 1850 at Clay, North Carolina.1 

Family

Ann (Amy) Curtis b. c 1776, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Child

Citations

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

Ann (Amy) Curtis1

F, b. circa 1776, d. between 1851 and 1860
FatherCaleb Curtis b. c 1758, d. bt 1821 - 1830
MotherMrs. Caleb Curtis b. c 1755, d. bt 1801 - 1810
Last Edited13 Mar 2008
Birth*Ann (Amy) Curtis was born circa 1776 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 
Married Name As of circa 1793,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married John Ledford III, son of John Ledford and Elizabeth Bryant, circa 1793 at North Carolina; The date and place of marriage are critical in determining whether Ann/Amy was a Curtis, but research is very inconsistent.1 
Death*Ann (Amy) Curtis died between 1851 and 1860 at Cherokee, North Carolina.1 

Family

John Ledford III b. 1775, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Child

Citations

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

Frederick Ledford1

M, b. 1743
FatherHenry Ledford1 b. 1720, d. Jul 1755
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Frederick Ledford was born in 1743 at Augusta, Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret McCurry circa 1763.1 

Family

Margaret McCurry b. c 1745
Child

Citations

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

Margaret McCurry1

F, b. circa 1745
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Margaret McCurry was born circa 1745 at Virginia.1 
Married Name As of circa 1763,her married name was Ledford.1 
Marriage*She married Frederick Ledford, son of Henry Ledford, circa 1763.1 

Family

Frederick Ledford b. 1743
Child

Citations

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

Henry Ledford1

M, b. 1720, d. July 1755
FatherWilliam Ledford b. c 1687
MotherSusan Pierce1 b. bt 1690 - 1700
Last Edited16 Jul 2006
Birth*Henry Ledford was born in 1720 at Lancaster, England.1 
Immigration*He immigrated in 1738; aboard the ship Walpoole, indentured to Capt. James Patton.1 
Death*He died in July 1755 at Drapers Meadow, Augusta, Virginia; killed during and Indian attack.2 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1191] Mark Lawson, others Keith Townson, "Ledford Ancestral File", Ancestral File, from the book The River, by John Egerton.

Rebecca Elmira Godfrey1,2,3

F, b. 23 January 1854, d. 23 November 1945
Last Edited17 Mar 2009
Birth*Rebecca Elmira Godfrey was born on 23 January 1854 at North Carolina; daughter of Thomas Holiburton and Martha/Annie Godfrey.4,2,5,3 
Married Name As of circa 1878,her married name was Curtis.4,6 
Marriage*She married Suell Phillip Curtis, son of Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis, on 17 August 1879 at Godfrey Home, McDowell, North Carolina; by F.M. Stepp, J.P.4,6 
(Witness) CensusRebecca Elmira Godfrey appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; page 383A, occupation farmer, no children, Ann Godfrey lived with them.4 
(Witness) CensusRebecca Elmira Godfrey appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.7 
Census*Rebecca Elmira Godfrey and Suell Phillip Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.8 
(Witness) CensusRebecca Elmira Godfrey appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 Clinchfield Mills, Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Roy Lee Clifton Curtis; ED 9, sheet 17B, occupation trucker, owned home valued at $1,500, single, mother and 2 sisters lived with him.9 
Death*Rebecca Elmira Godfrey died on 23 November 1945 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 91; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery, aka Clear Creek.3,2 

Family

Suell Phillip Curtis b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel Cemetery.
  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 1880.
  5. [S1463] e-mail address, "Green-Dalton-Godfrey-Parton Families of N.C.", Ancestral File.
  6. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Lennie Mae Curtis1,2

F, b. 1 November 1881, d. 6 July 1973
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited23 Jun 2008
Birth*Lennie Mae Curtis was born on 1 November 1881 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusLennie Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
(Witness) CensusLennie Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 Clinchfield Mills, Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Roy Lee Clifton Curtis; ED 9, sheet 17B, occupation trucker, owned home valued at $1,500, single, mother and 2 sisters lived with him.5 
Death*Lennie Mae Curtis died on 6 July 1973 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 91; at a Rutherfordton nursing home; never married; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.6,7 

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. [S1185] Chapter, DAR Flint Hills, Major John Daugherty Bible and Elijah Kerlee Bible, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1161] Floyd Dedmon, "Dedmon Ancestors", Ancestral File.
  7. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bessie A. Curtis1

F, b. April 1886
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited22 Aug 2008
Birth*Bessie A. Curtis was born in April 1886 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusBessie A. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.2 
Married Name As of 24 December 1911,her married name was Poteet.3 
Marriage*Bessie A. Curtis married Charles L. Poteet on 24 December 1911 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by C.A. Stroud, M.G.3 
Census*Bessie A. Curtis and Charles L. Poteet appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Hot Springs Twp., Madison, North Carolina, ED 116, sheet 12B, occupation barber, renting, 2 children at home.4 
CensusBessie A. Curtis and Charles L. Poteet appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 8A, occupation barber-barbershop, owned home valued at $6,000, 2 children.4 

Family

Charles L. Poteet b. 7 Jul 1889, d. 14 Nov 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Hannah J. Curtis1

F, b. July 1886, d. 27 November 1970
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited22 Aug 2008
Birth*Hannah J. Curtis was born in July 1886 at McDowell, North Carolina; death record says 2 Aug 1890, but may not be reliable; check Oak Grove Cemetery records.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHannah J. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.3 
Married Name As of 25 June 1921,her married name was Hoppes.4 
Marriage*Hannah J. Curtis married Jasper T. Hoppes on 25 June 1921 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Story, M.G.4 
Census*Hannah J. Curtis and Jasper T. Hoppes appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 25A, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $1,800, no children.5 
Death*Hannah J. Curtis died on 27 November 1970 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 84; in a Morganton hospital; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.6,2 

Family

Jasper T. Hoppes b. 1894

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. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Texie Clay Curtis1,2

F, b. 4 September 1883, d. 1 September 1939
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Texie Clay Curtis was born on 4 September 1883 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
Married Name As of 18 August 1907,her married name was Duncan.4 
Marriage*Texie Clay Curtis married George W. Duncan on 18 August 1907 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by W. B. Ratliff, J.P.4 
Census*Texie Clay Curtis and George W. Duncan appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 100, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 3 years, 1 child, 0 living.5 
CensusTexie Clay Curtis and George W. Duncan appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 124, sheet 18A, occupation section hand-cotton mill, rentng, Dallas not present.6 
CensusTexie Clay Curtis and George W. Duncan appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 11B, occupation officer-____ company, owned home valued at $4,000, 1 son at home.7 
Death*Texie Clay Curtis died on 1 September 1939 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 55; died in bed from heart attack; buried at the Oak Grove Cemetery.2,3 

Family

George W. Duncan b. 19 Nov 1873
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis1,2

F, b. 25 May 1891, d. 18 March 1980
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited23 Jun 2008
Birth*Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis was born on 25 May 1891 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCharlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
Married Name As of 8 December 1917,her married name was Trinks.5 
Marriage*Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis married Daniel Edwin Trinks on 8 December 1917 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by Rev J.C. Story.5 
Census*Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis and Daniel Edwin Trinks appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 25A, occupation brakeman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $3,000, 2 children.6 
Death*Charlotte (Lottie) Myrtle Curtis died on 18 March 1980 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 88; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.7,3 

Family

Daniel Edwin Trinks b. 3 Feb 1884, d. 25 Mar 1944
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, Dan Trinks.
  3. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  8. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Samuel Morris Curtis1

M, b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 September 1952
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Samuel Morris Curtis was born on 13 May 1889 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusSamuel Morris Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
Marriage*Samuel Morris Curtis married Eva Belle Withrow on 11 January 1914 at McDowell, North Carolina; by Rev. L.D. Thompson, M.G., witnesses Gilkey, Price & Chapman.5,6 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Samuel Morris Curtis registered for the draft at Garden City, McDowell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by hinself as a farmer, wife and 2 children.7 
Census*He and Eva Belle Withrow appeared on the census of 26 February 1920 at Stonepile District, Rabun, Georgia, ED 152, sheet 3A, occupation engineer - steam locomotive, renting, 2 children at home.5 
CensusSamuel Morris Curtis and Eva Belle Withrow appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 8, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-dairying, owned home valued at $8,000, 3 children at home.8 
Death*Samuel Morris Curtis died on 3 September 1952 at North Carolina at age 63; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in McDowell County.2,3 

Family

Eva Belle Withrow b. 12 Aug 1891, d. 7 Jun 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  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 1920.
  6. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  7. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1463] e-mail address, "Green-Dalton-Godfrey-Parton Families of N.C.", Ancestral File.
  10. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Roy Lee Clifton Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 14 July 1893, d. 15 May 1951
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited22 Aug 2008
Birth*Roy Lee Clifton Curtis was born on 14 July 1893 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusRoy Lee Clifton Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Roy Lee Clifton Curtis registered for the draft at Garden City, McDowell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Suell P. Curtis as a farmer, single.5 
Census*He appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 at Clinchfield Mills, Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 17B, occupation trucker, owned home valued at $1,500, single, mother and 2 sisters lived with him.6 
Death*He died on 15 May 1951 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 57; from leukemia; single; buried at the Oak Grove Cemetery; WWI veteran.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  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. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Sallie Kate Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 July 1897, d. 6 April 1984
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited22 Aug 2008
Birth*Sallie Kate Curtis was born on 17 July 1897 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis; ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 21 years, 10 children, 9 living.1 
(Witness) CensusSallie Kate Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Buck Creek Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey; ED 100, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 31 years, 10 children, 9 living.3 
NoteB* Married a man named Young; widowed in 1930 census; no apparent issue.4 
(Witness) CensusSallie Kate Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 Clinchfield Mills, Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Roy Lee Clifton Curtis; ED 9, sheet 17B, occupation trucker, owned home valued at $1,500, single, mother and 2 sisters lived with him.4 
Death*Sallie Kate Curtis died on 6 April 1984 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 86; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Marion.5,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Daisy Curtis1

F, b. 30 September 1897, d. 21 July 1898
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis1 b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey1 b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited17 Jul 2006
Birth*Daisy Curtis was born on 30 September 1897 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
Death*She died on 21 July 1898 at McDowell, North Carolina; buried at Carson's Chapel Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Carson's Chapel Cemetery.

Minnie A. Morgan1,2

F, b. 29 January 1870, d. 28 September 1950
Last Edited15 Nov 2012
Birth*Minnie A. Morgan was born on 29 January 1870 at McDowell, North Carolina; daughter of J.C. (Tobe) Morgan and Adaline Poteat.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 28 March 1890,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married George B. Curtis, son of Thomas J. Curtis and Elmira (Almira, Mira, Mirey) Curtis, on 28 March 1890 at Gardin City, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.W. Biddix, J.P.1,2 
(Witness) CensusMinnie A. Morgan appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
Census*Minnie A. Morgan appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 101, sheet 16A, no occupation, renting, widowed, 5 children, 5 living.4 
Married Name As of 12 February 1914,her married name was Crooks.2 
Marriage*She married Silas M. Crooks on 12 February 1914 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by Rev. D.P. Loudermilk, M.G.2 
Census*Minnie A. Morgan and Silas M. Crooks appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Glenwood Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 121, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-cotton mill, renting, no children at home.5 
Census*Minnie A. Morgan appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at Churchfield Mills, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 16A, owned home valued at $1,000, widowed, living alone.6 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 12, sheet 15A, widowed, owned home valued at $600; lived next to Robert Misher, her grandson Eugene, age 16, lived with her.7 
Death*She died on 28 September 1950 at Rural, Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 80; widowed, owned home, Mrs. R.M. Curtis, informant, buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.3 

Family 1

George B. Curtis b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
Children

Family 2

Silas M. Crooks b. 1863, d. 12 Dec 1929

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  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 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ida A. Curtis1

F, b. 20 July 1891, d. 27 September 1968
FatherGeorge B. Curtis1 b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
MotherMinnie A. Morgan1 b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Ida A. Curtis was born on 20 July 1891 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
Married Name As of 8 May 1910,her married name was Jarrett.3 
Marriage*Ida A. Curtis married Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett on 8 May 1910 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Ratliff, M.G.3 
Census*Ida A. Curtis and Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 125, sheet 5B, occupation house carpenter, renting, 3 children at home.4 
Death*Ida A. Curtis died on 27 September 1968 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 77; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.5 

Family

Adam (Ad) Stevenson Jarrett b. 12 Jun 1891, d. 19 Mar 1947

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. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Robert Misher Curtis1,2

M, b. 27 March 1893, d. 7 January 1960
FatherGeorge B. Curtis1 b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
MotherMinnie A. Morgan1 b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950
Last Edited15 Nov 2012
Birth*Robert Misher Curtis was born on 27 March 1893 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Robert Misher Curtis registered for the draft at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Marion Mfg. Co. as a textile worker (broker?), single.2 
Marriage*He married Blantie Dixon on 12 August 1919 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.J. Brooks, M.G; witnessed by B.L. Roberson and M.L. Curtis.4 
Census*Robert Misher Curtis and Blantie Dixon appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 124, sheet 13B, occupation weaver-manufacturing (both), renting, no children.5 
CensusRobert Misher Curtis and Blantie Dixon appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 15A, occupation weaver-cotton mill, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 daughters at home.6 
CensusRobert Misher Curtis and Blantie Dixon appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 12, sheet 15A, unemployed, Blantie worked in a cotton mill, owned home valued at $800, 4 children at home.7 
Death*Robert Misher Curtis died on 7 January 1960 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 66; at the Asheville V.A. Hospital; WW I veteran; buried at McDowell Memorial Park Cemetery.3,8 

Family

Blantie Dixon b. 1 Mar 1900, d. 11 Dec 1966
Children

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. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  8. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, McDowell Memorial Park.
  9. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Martin Luther Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 12 September 1896, d. 1 December 1967
FatherGeorge B. Curtis1 b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
MotherMinnie A. Morgan1 b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Martin Luther Curtis was born on 12 September 1896 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1918 Martin Luther Curtis registered for the draft at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Marion Manufacturing Co; nearest relative Mrs. Sue Crooks.3 
Census*He appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Marion Precinct, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 124, sheet 14A, occupation oiler-cotton mill, boarding with the Dixon family.5 
Marriage*He married Fannie Causby on 21 April 1923 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by C.L. Taylor, M.G; possibly Crosby.6,7 
Death*Martin Luther Curtis died on 1 December 1967 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 71; died in his sleep; WWI veteran; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.4,7 

Family

Fannie Causby b. c 1904

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  7. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Charles D. Curtis1,2

M, b. 7 March 1899, d. 7 April 1929
FatherGeorge B. Curtis1 b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
MotherMinnie A. Morgan1 b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950
Last Edited21 Jun 2008
Birth*Charles D. Curtis was born on 7 March 1899 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of George B. Curtis; ED 119, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
Marriage*Charles D. Curtis married Stella Reid on 22 April 1919 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.C. Sandlin, J.P.4 
Death*Charles D. Curtis died on 7 April 1929 at Clinchfield, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 30; of tuberculosis; WW I veteran; single; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.2,5 

Family

Stella Reid b. c 1900

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Lillie Bell Curtis1

F, b. 17 July 1880, d. 6 January 1955
FatherSuell Phillip Curtis b. 6 Apr 1851, d. 30 Apr 1924
MotherRebecca Elmira Godfrey b. 23 Jan 1854, d. 23 Nov 1945
Last Edited27 Feb 2013
Birth*Lillie Bell Curtis was born on 17 July 1880 at North Carolina.1 
Married Name As of circa 1899,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Andrew Curtis, son of Martin Isaac Curtis and Martha M. (Mattie) Jimison, circa 1899 at North Carolina; no McDowell marriage record found.1 
(Witness) CensusLillie Bell Curtis appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Frank Andrew Curtis; ED 119, sheet 17A, occupation illegible, owned home, married 6 months, no children.2 
(Witness) CensusLillie Bell Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Frank Andrew Curtis; ED 101, sheet 4B, occupation laborer-furniture factory, owned home, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.3 
Census*Lillie Bell Curtis and Frank Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 125, sheet 10A, occupation merchant-grocery, renting, 3 children and mother at home.4 
Caste*Lillie Bell Curtis and Frank Andrew Curtis were belonged to the ED 7, sheet 11B, occupation merchange, owned home valued at $3,000, no children caste on 10 April 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.5 
CensusLillie Bell Curtis and Frank Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 13, sheet 5A, occupation shoe repair shop, owned home, Edith's family lived with them.6 
Death*Lillie Bell Curtis died on 6 January 1955 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 74; no death certificate found; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.1 
ObitLillie Bell's obituary was published in the Progress on 13 January 1955:
Mrs. Curtis' Funeral Rites Held Friday. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at four o'clock at First Methodist church here for Mrs. Lillie B. Curtis, 74, who died suddenly Thursday morning at the home on Spring street. Rev. Cecil Heckard, pastor, officiated assisted by Rev. P. W. Tucker. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were J. C. Raburn, Jr., Guy Little, Amos Seagle, Lawson Brown, Arthur Evans, Forney Briscoe and Ray Brown. Daughters of the Susanna Wesley Class and the Wesleyan Sevice Guild were in charge of flowers. Mrs. Curtis was a native of McDowell county and a life long member of First Methodist church. She was the daughter of the late Sewell Curtis and Rebecca Burton Curtis.
She was the widow of the late Frank A. Curtis. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. B. H. Laughridge and Mrs. L. D. Atkins, both of Marion; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; five sisters, Miss Lennie Curtis, Mrs. Sallie Tate Young, Mrs. Dan Trinks, Pleasant Gardens, Mrs. Floyd Hoppes and Mrs. Charles L. Poteat of Marion. [Marion, McDowell Co., NC Progress, January 13, 1955] 

Family

Frank Andrew Curtis b. 24 Feb 1873, d. 25 Mar 1951
Children

Citations

  1. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  8. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Ray R. Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 8 October 1900, d. 16 August 1920
FatherFrank Andrew Curtis1,2,3 b. 24 Feb 1873, d. 25 Mar 1951
MotherLillie Bell Curtis1,2,3 b. 17 Jul 1880, d. 6 Jan 1955
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Ray R. Curtis was born on 8 October 1900 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Frank Andrew Curtis; ED 101, sheet 4B, occupation laborer-furniture factory, owned home, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.4 
(Witness) CensusRay R. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Frank Andrew Curtis and Lillie Bell Curtis; ED 125, sheet 10A, occupation merchant-grocery, renting, 3 children and mother at home.5 
Death*Ray R. Curtis died on 16 August 1920 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 19; in an auto accident; occupation carpenter; single; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.6,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove Cemetery.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.