Dorothy Jane Benner1,2

F, b. 28 March 1917, d. 12 December 2014
Last Edited17 Dec 2014
Birth*Dorothy Jane Benner was born on 28 March 1917 at Randolph, North Carolina; daughter of Conne and Nellie Benner.1,3 
Marriage*She married Henry Belvin Curtis, son of Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis and Mary Hattie Bean, on 28 March 1936 at Randolph, North Carolina.4 
Married Name As of 28 March 1936,her married name was Curtis.4 
Census*Dorothy Jane Benner and Henry Belvin Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at Franklinsville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 76-17, sheet 4B, occupation cotton mill (both), living with his parents, 1 son.5 
Death*Dorothy Jane Benner died on 12 December 2014 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 97.6 
ObitDorothy Jane's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 14 December 2014:
FRANKLINVILLE - Dorothy Benner Curtis, 97, of 644 Faith Rock Road, Franklinville, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation Center in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. She was a Randolph County native, a member of First Baptist Church of Franklinville, a member of Woodmen of the World and retired from Ramseur Interlock. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband, Henry Belvin Curtis; parents, Connie and Nellie Patterson Benner; brothers, S. E. Benner, John Benner and Raymond Benner; and sister, Geneva Tardy. She is survived by her son, William H. Curtis of Charlotte; sister, Loretta McMasters of Franklinville; brother, Lloyd Benner of Simpsonville, S.C. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur. Condolences may be made online at www.loflinfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are by Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ramseur. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Franklinville, 440 Academy St., Franklinville, NC 27248.6 

Family

Henry Belvin Curtis b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 3 May 2000

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Roy David Curtis, Book 20, page 332.
  3. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  4. [S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  6. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Mary Ann Ragsdale1,2

F, b. 3 October 1914, d. 31 December 1997
Last Edited11 Mar 2008
Birth*Mary Ann Ragsdale was born on 3 October 1914 at North Carolina.1,2 
Married Name As of 22 December 1934,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Walter Elvin Curtis, son of Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis and Mary Hattie Bean, on 22 December 1934 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
Death*Mary Ann Ragsdale died on 31 December 1997 at Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 83; buried at the First Baptist Church of Franklinville Cemetery.1,2,3 

Family

Walter Elvin Curtis b. 23 Aug 1911, d. 11 Feb 1996

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
  3. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, First Baptist Church of Franklinville.

Lou Ilene Duncan1,2

F, b. 16 July 1909, d. 28 November 1992
Last Edited19 May 2012
Birth*Lou Ilene Duncan was born on 16 July 1909 at North Carolina.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 18 February 1931,her married name was Curtis.1,2,4 
Marriage*She married Vernon Elvin Curtis, son of David Anderson Curtis and Nancy Ann (Nannie) York, on 18 February 1931 at Henry, Virginia.1,2,4 
Death*Lou Ilene Duncan died on 28 November 1992 at Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, at age 83; buried at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Randolph County.5,3 

Family

Vernon Elvin Curtis b. 8 Mar 1896, d. 1 Feb 1985
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 20, page 332.
  3. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Sunset Knoll.
  4. [S2136] State of Virginia, Virginia Marriages 1785-1940.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Roy David Curtis1,2

M, b. 7 May 1933, d. 26 February 1995
FatherVernon Elvin Curtis1,2 b. 8 Mar 1896, d. 1 Feb 1985
MotherLou Ilene Duncan1,2 b. 16 Jul 1909, d. 28 Nov 1992
Last Edited1 Mar 2008
Birth*Roy David Curtis was born on 7 May 1933 at Columbia Twp., Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
Residence*He lived on 3 February 1985 at Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia.3 
ObitRoy David's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 26 February 1995:
Roy David Curtis, 61, of 206 Holly Hill St., Ramseur, died Sunday Feb. 26, 1995, at his home. The funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur.4 
Death*He died on 26 February 1995 at Ramseur, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 61.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 20, page 332.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune, Vernon Curtis, 3 February 1985.
  4. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Balfour Jennings Curtis1,2

M, b. 13 July 1917, d. 31 January 1973
FatherWilliam Balfour Curtis1,2 b. 29 Aug 1884, d. 6 Aug 1940
MotherFleta Lillian Boling1,2 b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 7 Feb 1934
Last Edited18 Jun 2012
Birth*Balfour Jennings Curtis was born on 13 July 1917 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Fleta Lillian Boling; ED 113, sheet 14A, occupation none, divorced, 2 children, living with her parents.3 
(Witness) CensusBalfour Jennings Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Fleta Lillian Boling; ED 25, sheet 8B, occupation weaver-cotton mill, listed as married, but actually divorced, 3 sons, living with her mother.4 
Marriage*Balfour Jennings Curtis married Dorothy Jean Way on 23 July 1948 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,5 
Death*Balfour Jennings Curtis died on 31 January 1973 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 55; occupation-superintendent of water works; buried at Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery.1,2,6 
ObitBalfour Jennings's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 1 February 1973:
Balfour Jennings Curtis, 55, died at his home, 405 South Main Street, Randleman, Wednesday night shortly before midnight. His death was unexpected, but he had been in declining health for several months. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church by the Rev. LeRoy Scott, pastor, and burial will follow in the Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery. The body will remain at Pugh Funeral Home where the family will see friends this evening from 7 to 9. A native of Randolph County, Mr. Curtis was superintendent of the Water Department at Randleman and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Way Curtis, one son Steven Curtis, student at N.C. State University, Raleigh, two daughters, Miss Jennifer Curtis, student at Pfeiffer College, and Miss Lisa Curtis, of the home, and one brother, G. Darrell Curtis of Randleman, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Quinn, of Cherryville.7 

Family

Dorothy Jean Way b. 17 Jun 1923, d. 6 Sep 1979

Citations

  1. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1249] Registrar of Deeds, Randolph County Marriages, Book 8, page 71.
  6. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Randolph Memorial Park.
  7. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Grafton Darrell Curtis1,2

M, b. 2 June 1919, d. 24 April 1982
FatherWilliam Balfour Curtis1,2 b. 29 Aug 1884, d. 6 Aug 1940
MotherFleta Lillian Boling1,2 b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 7 Feb 1934
Last Edited18 Jun 2012
Birth*Grafton Darrell Curtis was born on 2 June 1919 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Fleta Lillian Boling; ED 113, sheet 14A, occupation none, divorced, 2 children, living with her parents.1 
(Witness) CensusGrafton Darrell Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Fleta Lillian Boling; ED 25, sheet 8B, occupation weaver-cotton mill, listed as married, but actually divorced, 3 sons, living with her mother.3 
Marriage*Grafton Darrell Curtis married Evelyn Steed Coltrane on 26 March 1949 at Randolph, North Carolina.4 
Death*Grafton Darrell Curtis died on 24 April 1982 at Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 62; buried the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery; WWII POW.5,6,7 
ObitGrafton Darrell's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 25 April 1982:
G. Darrell Curtis, 62, of 111 Oak Lane, died Saturday in Randolph Hospital. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edgar Manns officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. A Randolph County native, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Ex-Prisoner of War Association. He was a retired printer and a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Evelyn C. Curtis; daughters, Jane Curtis of Randleman and Ann Curtis of Greensboro; sister, Mrs. Lecy C. Quinn of Cherryville.8 

Family

Evelyn Steed Coltrane b. 27 Jul 1920, d. 21 Apr 1989

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 6, page 751.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1249] Registrar of Deeds, Randolph County Marriages, Book 8, page 163.
  5. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Ebenezer United Methodist.
  8. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Robert Fernando Lynch1,2

M, b. 28 January 1874, d. 14 May 1961
Last Edited19 May 2012
Birth*Robert Fernando Lynch was born on 28 January 1874 at North Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Della Curtis, daughter of William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York, on 5 April 1928 at Henry, Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusRobert Fernando Lynch appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York; ED 27, sheet 4A, occupation none, owned farm, 4 children at home.1 
Death*Robert Fernando Lynch died on 14 May 1961 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 87; buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.2 

Family

Margaret Della Curtis b. 8 Apr 1893, d. 29 Sep 1978

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Bethany.
  3. [S2136] State of Virginia, Virginia Marriages 1785-1940.

Freda Bell Elliott1,2

F, b. 22 May 1892, d. 11 March 1930
Last Edited20 Jun 2008
Birth*Freda Bell Elliott was born on 22 May 1892 at Randolph, North Carolina; daughter of A.E. Elliott and Jennie E. Ruth.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1910,her married name was Curtis.1,3 
Marriage*She married Colon Lazelle Curtis, son of William Dennis Curtis and Roxanna Estelle York, circa 1910 at North Carolina; no marriage record.1,3 
(Witness) CensusFreda Bell Elliott appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Colon Lazelle Curtis; ED 143, sheet 15A, occupation house painter, renting, 4 children at home.1 
Death*Freda Bell Elliott died on 11 March 1930 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 37; divorced, changed her name back to Elliott; buried at Grays Chapel Cemetery.2 

Family

Colon Lazelle Curtis b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 11 Sep 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S909] Cheryl Lynn Martin, Randolph County Heritage, pages 232-233.
  4. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Guilford, Book 7, page 403.
  5. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Faith Curtis1

F, b. 1911
FatherColon Lazelle Curtis1 b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 11 Sep 1940
MotherFreda Bell Elliott1 b. 22 May 1892, d. 11 Mar 1930
Last Edited20 Jan 2007
Birth*Faith Curtis was born in 1911 at Guilford, North Carolina; could be Randolph.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Colon Lazelle Curtis; ED 143, sheet 15A, occupation house painter, renting, 4 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusFaith Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Morehead Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Flora Cornelia Curtis and Floyd T. Yow; ED 76, sheet 18A, occupation supervisor-County bridges, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, no children, niece living with them.2 
Residence*Faith Curtis lived on 18 May 2003 at Eureka, Humboldt, California; married name Terry.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1100] Greensboro News & Record, 18 May 2003, Carl Dennis Curtis.

Carl Dennis Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 August 1912, d. 14 May 2003
FatherColon Lazelle Curtis1 b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 11 Sep 1940
MotherFreda Bell Elliott1 b. 22 May 1892, d. 11 Mar 1930
Last Edited19 May 2012
Birth*Carl Dennis Curtis was born on 30 August 1912 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; place from marriage license.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Colon Lazelle Curtis; ED 143, sheet 15A, occupation house painter, renting, 4 children at home.1 
Marriage*Carl Dennis Curtis married Bernice D. Wilcox on 19 January 1935 at Pittsylvania, Virginia.3 
Death*Carl Dennis Curtis died on 14 May 2003 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 90; buried at Guilford Memorial Park.2,4 
ObitCarl Dennis's obituary was published in the News & Record on 18 May 2003:
Mr. Carl Dennis "C.D." Curtis, 90, passed away at his home on May 14, 2003. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003, at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with Rev. Jack Morris officiating. Interment will take place in Guilford Memorial Park. Born in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Freda Bell Elliott and Colon Lazelle Curtis, Mr. Curtis grew up in the Randleman area. He was one of six children. Four brothers and sisters have preceded him in death. After attending Brevard College, he served in the US Army during World War II and retired from Duke Power Company after 43 years of service. He was a life-long member of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Curtis is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Colon and Brenda Curtis of Greensboro; grandchildren, Brad and Stacey Curtis of Charlotte and his sister, Faith C. Terry of Eureka, Calif. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Beatrice Wilcox Curtis in 1986.5 

Family

Bernice D. Wilcox b. c 1913

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S2136] State of Virginia, Virginia Marriages 1785-1940.
  4. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  5. [S1100] Greensboro News & Record.

Mary Pauline Curtis1,2

F, b. 20 June 1914
FatherColon Lazelle Curtis1 b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 11 Sep 1940
MotherFreda Bell Elliott1 b. 22 May 1892, d. 11 Mar 1930
Last Edited29 Nov 2006
Birth*Mary Pauline Curtis was born on 20 June 1914 at Guilford, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Colon Lazelle Curtis; ED 143, sheet 15A, occupation house painter, renting, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

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

Charles Lazelle Curtis1,2

M, b. 20 July 1917, d. 4 July 1994
FatherColon Lazelle Curtis1 b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 11 Sep 1940
MotherFreda Bell Elliott1 b. 22 May 1892, d. 11 Mar 1930
Last Edited3 Mar 2008
Birth*Charles Lazelle Curtis was born on 20 July 1917 at Guilford, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Colon Lazelle Curtis; ED 143, sheet 15A, occupation house painter, renting, 4 children at home.1 
Census*Charles Lazelle Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Children's Home, Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, ED 36, sheet 1A.4 
Marriage*He married Ruth Elizabeth Greene on 22 December 1940 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; by Kenneth H. Dodson, Methodist minister.5 
Death*Charles Lazelle Curtis died on 4 July 1994 at Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, at age 76.6 

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Greene b. 18 Jun 1916, d. 12 Oct 2000

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Guilford, Book 91, page 174.
  3. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Guilford, Book 91, page 114.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Mary Staley1,2

F, b. 9 May 1897, d. 26 March 1972
Last Edited20 Jun 2008
Birth*Mary Staley was born on 9 May 1897 at North Carolina; daughter of Cicero Harris Staley and Louise Hutchens.1,2,3,4 
Married Name As of 6 July 1917,her married name was Curtis.1,5 
Marriage*She married David Ernest Curtis, son of James Woolen Curtis and Mary Jane Alridge, on 6 July 1917 at Mrs. W.W. Amick's home, Greene Twp., Guilford, North Carolina; by A. Lindley, minister; witnessed by R.C. Palmer?, A.E. Bennett, and Lee Curtis of Randolph County.1,2,5 
(Witness) CensusMary Staley appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of David Ernest Curtis; ED 141, sheet 11A, occupation mail carrier-post office, owned home, 1 child and 4 boarders.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Staley appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of David Ernest Curtis; ED 17, sheet 14A, occupation mail carrier-U.S. Government, owned home valued at $7,000, 3 children and 2 boarders.6 
Death*Mary Staley died on 26 March 1972 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 74; buried at Green Hill Cemetery.7,4 
ObitMary's obituary was published in the Courier-Tribune on 27 March 1972:
Last rites for Mrs. Mary Staley Curtis, 74, of Greensboro, wife of D.E. Curtis, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Curtis died in a nursing home Sunday where she had been a patient for 15 months. She was a native of Randolph County, and a member of the Calvary United Methodist church. Surviving besides her husband, are a son, Ernest M. Curtis, of Greensboro, a daughter, Mrs. Margaret C. Counts, of Tucson, Ariz., and a brother, Walter Staley of Liberty.7 

Family

David Ernest Curtis b. 20 Oct 1887, d. 27 Mar 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 5, page 603.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  5. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune.

Ernest M. Curtis1,2

M, b. 27 May 1918
FatherDavid Ernest Curtis1,2 b. 20 Oct 1887, d. 27 Mar 1974
MotherMary Staley1,2 b. 9 May 1897, d. 26 Mar 1972
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Ernest M. Curtis was born on 27 May 1918 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of David Ernest Curtis; ED 141, sheet 11A, occupation mail carrier-post office, owned home, 1 child and 4 boarders.2 
(Witness) CensusErnest M. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of David Ernest Curtis; ED 17, sheet 14A, occupation mail carrier-U.S. Government, owned home valued at $7,000, 3 children and 2 boarders.3 
Residence*Ernest M. Curtis lived on 27 March 1972 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina.4 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 5, page 603.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune, Mary Curtis, 27 March 1972.

Margaret Curtis1

F, b. 1920
FatherDavid Ernest Curtis1 b. 20 Oct 1887, d. 27 Mar 1974
MotherMary Staley1 b. 9 May 1897, d. 26 Mar 1972
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Margaret Curtis was born in 1920 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of David Ernest Curtis; ED 17, sheet 14A, occupation mail carrier-U.S. Government, owned home valued at $7,000, 3 children and 2 boarders.1 
Residence*Margaret Curtis lived on 27 March 1972 at Tucson, Pima, Arizona; married name Counts.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1327] Asheboro Courier-Tribune, Mary Curtis, 27 March 1972.

Dennis Curtis1

M, b. 28 September 1925, d. 22 June 1944
FatherDavid Ernest Curtis1 b. 20 Oct 1887, d. 27 Mar 1974
MotherMary Staley1 b. 9 May 1897, d. 26 Mar 1972
Last Edited29 Nov 2006
Birth*Dennis Curtis was born on 28 September 1925 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of David Ernest Curtis; ED 17, sheet 14A, occupation mail carrier-U.S. Government, owned home valued at $7,000, 3 children and 2 boarders.1 
Death*Dennis Curtis died on 22 June 1944 at age 18; Rev. Offman's records list an unnamed third child who died in a cyclone on this date; no further information found.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  3. [S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.

Lucy Curtis1,2

F, b. 15 April 1923
FatherWilliam Balfour Curtis1 b. 29 Aug 1884, d. 6 Aug 1940
MotherFleta Lillian Boling1 b. 15 Sep 1888, d. 7 Feb 1934
Last Edited21 Nov 2012
Birth*Lucy Curtis was born on 15 April 1923 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Fleta Lillian Boling; ED 25, sheet 8B, occupation weaver-cotton mill, listed as married, but actually divorced, 3 sons, living with her mother.2 
Married Name As of 2 July 1948,her married name was Quinn.3 
Marriage*Lucy Curtis married Gresham Quinn on 2 July 1948 at Randleman, Randolph, North Carolina.3 

Family

Gresham Quinn b. 26 Oct 1918, d. 9 Mar 1983

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Randolph, Book 10, page 800.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.

Hattie B. Smith1,2

F, b. 15 June 1898, d. 1 August 1991
Last Edited23 Mar 2008
Birth*Hattie B. Smith was born on 15 June 1898 at North Carolina; daughter of Jno Smith of Randolph County.1 
Married Name As of 22 July 1926,her married name was Curtis.3,4 
Marriage*She married Walter Andrew Curtis, son of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis and Rebecca Lednum, on 22 July 1926 at E.F. Paschal residence, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; by E.F. Paschal, J.P; witnesses Floyd Lewis, Flossie Moser, Lessie Wilson.3,4 
CensusHattie B. Smith and Walter Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at Fentress Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 15B, occupation house carpenter, Hattie was a laborer in the overall factory, renting, no children, 3 siblings living with them.3 
Death*Hattie B. Smith died on 1 August 1991 at Randolph, North Carolina, at age 93; buried at Moriah Cemetery.1 

Family

Walter Andrew Curtis b. 6 Sep 1896, d. 19 May 1984

Citations

  1. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  2. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages, Book 1926, page 156.

Nora Hammer1

F, b. circa 1885
Last Edited8 Sep 2006
Birth*Nora Hammer was born circa 1885.1 
Married Name As of 1 July 1903,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis, son of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Curtis and Rebecca Lednum, on 1 July 1903 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 

Family

Charles Cleveland (Charlie) Curtis b. 24 Aug 1885, d. 29 Sep 1961
Children

Citations

  1. [S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records, Randolph, Book 6, page 37.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Vincent Garner Burgess1

M, b. 8 October 1893, d. 21 February 1944
Last Edited19 Jun 2008
Birth*Vincent Garner Burgess was born on 8 October 1893 at Randolph, North Carolina; son of H.F. Burgess and Claudie Cole.2 
Marriage*He married Annie Lake Curtis, daughter of William David Curtis and Blanche Hulda Bailiff, on 3 May 1915 at Guilford, North Carolina.1,3 
Census*Vincent Garner Burgess appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 3A, occupation building contractor, renting-$26 month, 1 child.4 
Death*He died on 21 February 1944 at Guilford, North Carolina, at age 50; sales for Watson Feed Co; buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery.2 

Family

Annie Lake Curtis b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 2 Feb 1966
Child

Citations

  1. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages, Book 1915, page 0066.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Beverly Burgess1

F, b. 1925
FatherVincent Garner Burgess1 b. 8 Oct 1893, d. 21 Feb 1944
MotherAnnie Lake Curtis1 b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 2 Feb 1966
Last Edited23 Sep 2012
Birth*Beverly Burgess was born in 1925 at Guilford, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Vincent Garner Burgess; ED 18, sheet 3A, occupation building contractor, renting-$26 month, 1 child.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Marion Presley1,2,3

M, b. 1843
Last Edited1 Jul 2008
Birth*James Marion Presley was born in 1843 at North Carolina.1,2 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Sulphur Springs P.O., Buncombe, North Carolina, page 314b, single, age 17, living with his parents, David and Jane.4 
Marriage*He married Mary A. Curtis, daughter of Amos Curtis and Avaline (Evaline) (?), on 15 April 1866 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,2 
Census*James Marion Presley appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 at Asheville P.O., Sulphur Springs Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, page 209D, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home; both age 25, "Mary."1 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Avery Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, page 3B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home; both age 37, "Mary M."5 

Family

Mary A. Curtis b. 19 Oct 1843
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1172] Lillian Ledbetter Stumpp, Buncombe County Marriages.
  3. [S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

George Marion Presley1,2

M, b. 27 October 1868, d. 28 October 1931
FatherJames Marion Presley3 b. 1843
MotherMary A. Curtis3 b. 19 Oct 1843
Last Edited1 Jul 2008
Birth*George Marion Presley was born on 27 October 1868 at Buncombe, North Carolina; son of "J.M. Presley and Mary Curtis."3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Asheville P.O., Sulphur Springs Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of James Marion Presley; page 209D, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home; both age 25, "Mary."3 
(Witness) CensusGeorge Marion Presley appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Avery Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of James Marion Presley; page 3B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home; both age 37, "Mary M."4 
Death*George Marion Presley died on 28 October 1931 at Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 63; occupation electrician; wife Elina; buried at Haw Creek Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 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 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Cora L. Coble1,2

F, b. 1869, d. 7 June 1932
Last Edited9 Sep 2006
Birth*Cora L. Coble was born in 1869 at North Carolina.1,2 
Married Name As of 10 June 1887,her married name was Wright.1,2 
Marriage*She married James David Wright, son of Leonard Wright and Sarah Harriett (Sally) Curtis, on 10 June 1887 at Randolph, North Carolina.1,2 
Death*Cora L. Coble died on 7 June 1932 at Guilford, North Carolina; buried at the Richland Lutheran Church Cemetery.1,2,3 

Family

James David Wright b. 29 Apr 1863, d. 3 Mar 1934

Citations

  1. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Richland Lutheran Church.
  2. [S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
  3. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Floyd Monroe Coble1,2

M, b. 2 October 1899, d. 6 September 1986
Last Edited18 Jan 2007
Birth*Floyd Monroe Coble was born on 2 October 1899 at North Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*He married Metta Faye Curtis, daughter of Hugh Talton Curtis and Carrie Ellen Fields, on 10 October 1925 at Guilford, North Carolina.3,4 
Census*Floyd Monroe Coble appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Clay Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, ED 3, sheet 8B, occupation farm manager-general farm, renting, 1 child and sister in law at home.3 
Death*He died on 6 September 1986 at Julian, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 86; buried at Coble's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Guilford County.1,2 

Family

Metta Faye Curtis b. 6 Jul 1904, d. 24 Feb 1989

Citations

  1. [S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Coble's Lutheran.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1324] Register of Deeds - Online Records System, Guilford County Deaths, Book 1925, page 0465.

Thomas Elijah Curtis1,2

M, b. 9 April 1920, d. 25 January 1994
FatherColon Lazelle Curtis1 b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 11 Sep 1940
MotherFreda Bell Elliott1 b. 22 May 1892, d. 11 Mar 1930
Last Edited20 Jan 2007
Birth*Thomas Elijah Curtis was born on 9 April 1920 at Guilford, North Carolina.1 
Census*He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Franklinville, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 14, sheet 5A, living with his Uncle, Rodolph Clinton Curtis.3 
Marriage*He married Ruth Elizabeth Greene on 22 December 1940 at Guilford, North Carolina.4 
Death*Thomas Elijah Curtis died on 25 January 1994 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 73; buried at the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.5,6 
ObitThomas Elijah's obituary was published in the News & Record on 27 January 1994:
Thomas Elijah Curtis, 73, of 4301 Randleman Road died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery in Franklinville. Mr. Curtis was a native of Guilford County and a 1956 Heavyweight Lifting Champion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of White Rock Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Boyd Curtis; three stepsons, Robert G. Boyd of the home, F.J. Boyd Jr. of Liberty, and Sam Boyd of Asheboro; one stepdaughter, Ruth Lois Booth of Charlotte; one sister, Faith Terry of Eureka, Calif; two brothers, Charles Curtis of Winterhaven, Fla., and Dennis Curtis of Greensboro; 13 step grandchildren; 20 step great-grandchildren; and two step great-great-grandchildren.7 

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Greene b. c 1920

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, Guilford, Book 7, page 403.
  2. [S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Bethany.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1323] Registrar of Deeds, Guilford County Marriages, Book 1940, page 0122.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S1116] Editor Mary A. Browning, Guilford County Cemeteries, Bethany.
  7. [S1100] Greensboro News & Record.