Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Helen K. Curtis¹

F, b. 7 December 1919, d. 25 February 2001

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

17 Dec 2011

Birth*

Helen K. Curtis was born on 7 December 1919 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Roscoe Curtis and Louise Wayne; ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 9 children at home.³

Residence*

Helen K. Curtis lived on 25 July 1977 at Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina; married name Duncan.⁴

Death*

She died on 25 February 2001 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 81.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, Louise Wayne Curtis.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Edna Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 1935

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

20 Nov 2012

Birth*

Edna Ann Curtis was born in 1935 at Alamance, North Carolina; exact date not in birth record index.¹

Residence*

She lived on 25 July 1977 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina; married name Poole.²

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1332] North Carolina Registrar of Deeds Alamance County, Alamance County Marriages.

George Mack Curtis¹

M, b. 22 June 1927, d. 15 January 1998

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

10 Nov 2006

Birth*

George Mack Curtis was born on 22 June 1927 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Roscoe Curtis and Louise Wayne; ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 9 children at home.²

Death*

George Mack Curtis died on 15 January 1998 at Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 70.³

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Willie Frances Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1921

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

20 Nov 2012

Birth*

Willie Frances Curtis was born in 1921 at Alamance, North Carolina.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Roscoe Curtis and Louise Wayne; ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 9 children at home.³

Residence*

Willie Frances Curtis lived on 25 July 1977 at Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona; married name Barkhurst.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, Louise Wayne Curtis.

Hal James Curtis¹

M, b. 21 May 1923, d. 5 May 2011

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

20 Nov 2012

Birth*

Hal James Curtis was born on 21 May 1923 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Roscoe Curtis and Louise Wayne; ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 9 children at home.¹

DraftWW11*

On 30 June 1942 Hal James Curtis registered for the draft at Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Mayfair Mill in Burlington, described as 6 feet tall, 165 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, dark complexion.³

Death*

He died on 5 May 2011 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 87; buried at Lows Lutheran Church Cemetery in Guilford County.^4,5

Obit

Hal James's obituary was published in the Times-News on circa 6 May 2011:
BURLINGTON - Mr. Hal James Curtis, 87, of 7401 Shoe Road, Burlington died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at noon. A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of the late Hollis Blanche Huffman Curtis and the son of Charles Curtis and Louise Wynn Curtis, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II and a retired banker. Hal was a member of Low's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his son, James T. Curtis and wife Carol of Greensboro; his daughter, Ellen C. Coble and husband Gary of Graham; and four grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at Low's Lutheran Church on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 3 p.m. by the Rev. David Mielke. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Fellowship Hall at Low's Lutheran Church following the service and burial of Mr. Curtis. Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hollis H. Curtis, 87, of 7401 Shoe Road, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of Hal James Curtis, who survives and the daughter of Norman Dwight Huffman and Katie Lou Huffman, both deceased. She was a retired accountant with Kayser Roth and a member of Low's Lutheran Church. In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include one son, James T. Curtis and wife, Carol, of Greensboro; one daughter, Ellen C. Coble and husband, Gary, of Graham; and four grandchildren.The funeral service will be conducted at Low's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lows, Guilford, North Carolina.

Mary L. Curtis¹

F, b. 9 July 1925, d. 24 December 2005

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

19 Nov 2012

Birth*

Mary L. Curtis was born on 9 July 1925 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Roscoe Curtis and Louise Wayne; ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 9 children at home.¹

Residence*

Mary L. Curtis lived on 25 July 1977 at New Mexico; married name Bell.³

Death*

She died on 24 December 2005 at Toast, Surry, North Carolina, at age 80.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, Louise Wayne Curtis.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Charles Edward Curtis¹

M, b. 16 January 1930, d. 30 October 2010

Father

Charles Roscoe Curtis¹ b. 10 Jul 1880, d. 12 Sep 1952

Mother

Louise Wayne¹ b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 25 Jul 1977

Last Edited

20 Nov 2012

Birth*

Charles Edward Curtis was born on 16 January 1930 at Guilford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Roscoe Curtis and Louise Wayne; ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting-$12.50 month, no radio, 9 children at home.¹

Death*

Charles Edward Curtis died on 30 October 2010 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 80.³

Obit

Charles Edward's obituary was published in the Times-News on 31 October 2010:
BURLINGTON - Charles "Ed" Curtis, 80, of 1964 Wheeler Bridge Road, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Betty Reavis Curtis and the son of the late Charlie Roscoe Curtis and the late Louise Wayne Curtis. Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was later employed with Burlington Industries from where he retired. He was also a member and former deacon at Christian Bible Fellowship Church. In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by his daughter, Vicki Curtis Allred and her husband Wes of Burlington; two sons, Charles Eddie Curtis Jr. of Burlington and Donald "Porky" Curtis and his wife Lori of Gibsonville; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Barkhurst of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Edna Poole of Burlington; one brother, Hal Curtis of Burlington; four grandchildren, Michael, Curt, Brooke and Kelli; and two great-grandchildren, Cayden and Callison.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Emory L. Dillingham¹

M, b. July 1881

Father

John W. Dillingham¹ b. Aug 1848, d. 16 Aug 1920

Mother

Altha Adaline Curtis¹ b. Jun 1845, d. 24 May 1939

Last Edited

13 Nov 2006

Birth*

Emory L. Dillingham was born in July 1881 at Rabun, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census in the household of John W. Dillingham and Altha Adaline Curtis; ED 119, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Vandore Dillingham^1,2

F, b. 26 November 1884, d. 4 December 1974

Father

John W. Dillingham¹ b. Aug 1848, d. 16 Aug 1920

Mother

Altha Adaline Curtis¹ b. Jun 1845, d. 24 May 1939

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary Vandore Dillingham was born on 26 November 1884 at Rabun, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census in the household of John W. Dillingham and Altha Adaline Curtis; ED 119, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Death*

Mary Vandore Dillingham died on 4 December 1974 at Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 90; married name Nichols; buried at Piney Grove Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Alice L. Hazelip^1,2,3

F, b. April 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

25 Jul 2014

Birth*

Alice L. Hazelip was born in April 1863 at Missouri.¹

Married Name

As of 25 January 1887,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Marriage*

She married John C. Curtis, son of Addison Curtis and Elizabeth Callahan, on 25 January 1887 at Greene, Missouri.^1,4

Census*

Alice L. Hazelip and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

Census

Alice L. Hazelip and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.⁵

Census

Alice L. Hazelip and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri, ED 50, sheet 12A, occupation hand section-railroad, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

NoteB*

Not living with John in the 1930 census, although he listed himself as married.⁷

Census*

Alice L. Hazelip appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri, ED 39-21, sheet 22B, listed as widowed, living wih Alpha's family.

Death*

She died in 1950 at Missouri; buried at the Weaver Cemetery in Christian County.³

Family

John C. Curtis b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Children

Cara Curtis¹ b. Sep 1882
Nancy Curtis¹ b. Sep 1886
Grace Maud Curtis⁸ b. 1 Apr 1888
Fred Curtis¹ b. 14 Feb 1891
Myrtle Curtis¹ b. 7 May 1895, d. 31 Jul 1917
Pearl Curtis¹ b. Jun 1895
Jessie (Josephine) Curtis¹ b. Jun 1899
Allie (Ella) Curtis⁵ b. 1901
Alpha Curtis+⁵ b. 1903

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1317] Janelle Huff Freeman, "Freeman et al", Ancestral File.
[S1318] Missouri DAR Spring, Christian County Cemeteries, Weaver Cemetery.
[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910.

Cara Curtis¹

F, b. September 1882

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

13 Nov 2006

Birth*

Cara Curtis was born in September 1882 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Nancy Curtis¹

F, b. September 1886

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

13 Nov 2006

Birth*

Nancy Curtis was born in September 1886 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Nancy Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.²

Citations

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

Grace Maud Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1 April 1888

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

25 Jul 2014

Birth*

Grace Maud Curtis was born on 1 April 1888 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.²

Citations

[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, birth certificate.

Fred Curtis¹

M, b. 14 February 1891

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

13 Mar 2007

Birth*

Fred Curtis was born on 14 February 1891 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Fred Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Fred Curtis registered for the draft at Ozark, Christian, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer in Ozark; single.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 50, sheet 12A, occupation hand section-railroad, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Fred Curtis appeared on the census of 23 May 1930 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis; ED 19, sheet 18A, occupation flag man-steam railroad, renting-$11 month, married but no wife present 2 children at home.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Myrtle Curtis¹

F, b. 7 May 1895, d. 31 July 1917

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

14 Dec 2006

Birth*

Myrtle Curtis was born on 7 May 1895 at Ozark, Christian, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Myrtle Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.³

Death*

Myrtle Curtis died on 31 July 1917 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri, at age 22; from septicemia; single, occupation seamstress.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, Greene County Death Certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Pearl Curtis¹

F, b. June 1895

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

13 Nov 2006

Birth*

Pearl Curtis was born in June 1895 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Pearl Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.²

Citations

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

Jessie (Josephine) Curtis¹

F, b. June 1899

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

25 Jul 2014

Birth*

Jessie (Josephine) Curtis was born in June 1899 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Finley Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 18, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 7 children, 7 living; brother David lived with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Jessie (Josephine) Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.²

(Witness) Census

Jessie (Josephine) Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 50, sheet 12A, occupation hand section-railroad, renting, 3 children at home.³

Citations

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

Allie (Ella) Curtis¹

F, b. 1901

Father

John C. Curtis² b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip² b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

13 Nov 2006

Birth*

Allie (Ella) Curtis was born in 1901 at Christian, Missouri.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.²

(Witness) Census

Allie (Ella) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 May 1930 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis; ED 19, sheet 18A, occupation flag man-steam railroad, renting-$11 month, married but no wife present 2 children at home.³

Citations

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

Alpha Curtis¹

F, b. 1903

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 26 Jun 1863, d. 18 Mar 1952

Mother

Alice L. Hazelip¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1950

Last Edited

25 Jul 2014

Birth*

Alpha Curtis was born in 1903 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 McCracken Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 39, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 11 children, 9 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Alpha Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, in the household of John C. Curtis and Alice L. Hazelip; ED 50, sheet 12A, occupation hand section-railroad, renting, 3 children at home.²

Married Name

As of circa 1921,her married name was Ussery.³

Marriage*

Alpha Curtis married Othur O. Ussery circa 1921 at Missouri; Alpha's married name from her father's death certificate; she was the informant.³

Census*

Alpha Curtis and Othur O. Ussery appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Clinton, Henry, Missouri, ED 8, sheet 12B, occupation blacksmith, rentng-$16 month, no radio, 2 children at home.³

Census

Alpha Curtis and Othur O. Ussery appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri, ED 39-21, sheet 22B, occupation owner-operator, restaurant, renting, 1 son, father and mother-in-law.⁴

Family

Othur O. Ussery b. 1898, d. Aug 1964

Children

Eugene C. Ussery³ b. 1922
William E. Ussery³ b. 17 Sep 1923, d. 14 Oct 1985
Donald Ussery⁴ b. 16 Jun 1932, d. May 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Daisy Cook^1,2

F, b. 1 June 1872, d. 14 October 1935

Last Edited

13 Jan 2007

Birth*

Daisy Cook was born on 1 June 1872 at Alabama; daughter of Euclid and Rachel Cook; place of birth was NC in later censuses.^3,4

Married Name

As of 20 July 1892,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Marriage*

She married William Cicero Curtis, son of Clements Cornelius (Clem) Curtis and Temperance (Tempy) Albright Holt, on 20 July 1892 at Swepsonville, Alamance, North Carolina; by O.T. Edwards, minister, Missionary Baptist Church; witnesses C.H. Rony, Lucy Holt, Robert Cook.^1,4

Census*

Daisy Cook and William Cicero Curtis appeared on the census of 11 July 1900 at Graham Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, ED 6, sheet 54A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Census

Daisy Cook and William Cicero Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 ED 124, sheet 10A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

Daisy Cook and William Cicero Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at New York, Queens, New York, ED 192, sheet 13B, occupation dyer-hosiery company, renting-$125 month, radio, 4 children at home; Sadie and Daisy were doctor's secretaries, William was a cotton goods merchant.⁷

Death

Daisy Cook died on 11 October 1935 at New York, Queens, North Carolina, at age 63; buried at the Hawfields Presbyterian Church Cemetery.^8,9

Obit*

Daisy's obituary was published in the Burlington Daily Times-News on 14 October 1935:
The funeral rites for Mrs. Daisy C. Curtis, age 62, who died Oct. 11 at her home in New York City, were held at 11:00 a.m., Oct. 14, at Haw Fields Presbyterian church. The Rev. N.N. Fleming, pastor of Hawfields church, assisted by Dr. Rupert McGregor, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Burlington, had charge of the service.
Mrs. Curtis was a native of Alamance county and spent a number of years in Burlington. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Cooke and wife of William Cicero Curtis. Pallbearers were: Cecil Cooke, Euclid Cooke, Robert Cooke, Archibald Cooke, G. David Curtis and McBride Holt.¹⁰

Family

William Cicero Curtis b. 3 Nov 1863, d. 21 Mar 1936

Children

Temperance Aileen Curtis¹ b. 4 May 1893
Sadie Clement Curtis¹ b. 14 Nov 1895
Caroline Curtis¹ b. 27 Dec 1897
William Cooke Curtis⁷ b. 8 Feb 1902, d. Oct 1964

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1332] North Carolina Registrar of Deeds Alamance County, Alamance County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.
[S1304] Mrs. J.S. Welborn, North Carolina Tombstone Records, Hawfields.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, DAily Times-News, 14 October 1935.

Temperance Aileen Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 May 1893

Father

William Cicero Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1863, d. 21 Mar 1936

Mother

Daisy Cook¹ b. 1 Jun 1872, d. 14 Oct 1935

Last Edited

14 Nov 2006

Birth*

Temperance Aileen Curtis was born on 4 May 1893 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 4 May 1893, Temperance Aileen Curtis was also known as Alleen Curtis.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 July 1900 Graham Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 6, sheet 54A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Temperance Aileen Curtis appeared on the census in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 124, sheet 10A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Temperance Aileen Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 New York, Queens, New York, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 192, sheet 13B, occupation dyer-hosiery company, renting-$125 month, radio, 4 children at home; Sadie and Daisy were doctor's secretaries, William was a cotton goods merchant.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Sadie Clement Curtis^1,2

F, b. 14 November 1895

Father

William Cicero Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1863, d. 21 Mar 1936

Mother

Daisy Cook¹ b. 1 Jun 1872, d. 14 Oct 1935

Last Edited

14 Nov 2006

Birth*

Sadie Clement Curtis was born on 14 November 1895 at Alamance, North Carolina; 1900 census says Dec 1897.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 July 1900 Graham Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 6, sheet 54A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Sadie Clement Curtis appeared on the census in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 124, sheet 10A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Sadie Clement Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 New York, Queens, New York, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 192, sheet 13B, occupation dyer-hosiery company, renting-$125 month, radio, 4 children at home; Sadie and Daisy were doctor's secretaries, William was a cotton goods merchant.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Caroline Curtis¹

F, b. 27 December 1897

Father

William Cicero Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1863, d. 21 Mar 1936

Mother

Daisy Cook¹ b. 1 Jun 1872, d. 14 Oct 1935

Last Edited

14 Nov 2006

Birth*

Caroline Curtis was born on 27 December 1897 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 July 1900 Graham Twp., Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 6, sheet 54A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Caroline Curtis appeared on the census in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 124, sheet 10A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Caroline Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 New York, Queens, New York, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 192, sheet 13B, occupation dyer-hosiery company, renting-$125 month, radio, 4 children at home; Sadie and Daisy were doctor's secretaries, William was a cotton goods merchant.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

William Cooke Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 February 1902, d. October 1964

Father

William Cicero Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1863, d. 21 Mar 1936

Mother

Daisy Cook¹ b. 1 Jun 1872, d. 14 Oct 1935

Last Edited

14 Nov 2006

Birth*

William Cooke Curtis was born on 8 February 1902 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 124, sheet 10A, occupation manufacturer-hosiery, renting, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

William Cooke Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 New York, Queens, New York, in the household of William Cicero Curtis and Daisy Cook; ED 192, sheet 13B, occupation dyer-hosiery company, renting-$125 month, radio, 4 children at home; Sadie and Daisy were doctor's secretaries, William was a cotton goods merchant.¹

Death*

William Cooke Curtis died in October 1964 at Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, at age 62.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Thelma Estelle Curtis¹

F, b. 22 September 1912, d. 18 June 2001

Father

Bulah Nash Curtis¹ b. 4 Jul 1879, d. 13 Jun 1948

Mother

Polly Ann Wyrick² b. 16 Jun 1881, d. 12 Apr 1970

Last Edited

17 Feb 2007

Birth*

Thelma Estelle Curtis was born on 22 September 1912 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 March 1920 Rock Creek Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Bulah Nash Curtis and Polly Ann Wyrick; ED 171, sheet 7A, occupation house painter, renting.²

(Witness) Census

Thelma Estelle Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Bulah Nash Curtis and Polly Ann Wyrick; ED 4, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-antiques, Polly worked at the cotton mill, owned home valued at $1,800, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

Thelma Estelle Curtis died on 18 June 2001 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 88; married name Love.³

Obit

Thelma Estelle's obituary was published in the Burlington Newspaper on circa 19 June 2001:
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Thelma Curtis Love, 88, a resident of Alamance Health Care Center, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at the Center. She was a former resident of Gibsonville. She was the wife of the late Mr. Lacy Lee Love and the daughter of Mr. B.N. Curtis and Mrs. Polly Wyrick Curtis, both deceased. She was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church of Gibsonville. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Kendall (Lucille) Rich of Graham; a son-in-law, Mr. Phillip Hill of Burlington; two grandsons, Mr. Mark Hill and Mr. Scott Hill, both of Burlington; and a great-grandson, Mr. Logan Hill of Burlington. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Carol Love Hill and a brother, Mr. J. Van Curtis. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Evangelical Methodist Church of Gibsonville by the Rev. Paul Speagle, pastor, and the Rev. Harold Thompson, former pastor. Burial will be in the Gibsonville City Cemetery.⁵

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.

Gordon Craig Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1915, d. 23 February 1970

Father

Bulah Nash Curtis¹ b. 4 Jul 1879, d. 13 Jun 1948

Mother

Polly Ann Wyrick³ b. 16 Jun 1881, d. 12 Apr 1970

Last Edited

20 Jan 2017

Birth*

Gordon Craig Curtis was born in 1915 at Alamance, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 March 1920 Rock Creek Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of Bulah Nash Curtis and Polly Ann Wyrick; ED 171, sheet 7A, occupation house painter, renting.³

(Witness) Census

Gordon Craig Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of Bulah Nash Curtis and Polly Ann Wyrick; ED 4, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-antiques, Polly worked at the cotton mill, owned home valued at $1,800, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Gordon Craig Curtis married Ella Pruitt between 1931 and 1940; no marriage record found.⁵

Death*

Gordon Craig Curtis died on 23 February 1970 at Gibsonville, Alamance, North Carolina; buried at Pine Hill Cemetery.²

Family

Ella Pruitt b. 1911, d. 3 Dec 2000

Child

James Ronald Curtis⁶ b. 1944, d. 5 Dec 2016

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

George David Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 13 September 1929, d. 23 November 1988

Father

George David Curtis¹ b. 29 May 1895, d. 14 Sep 1982

Mother

Mabel Loy² b. 1 Dec 1899, d. 23 Oct 1982

Last Edited

31 Dec 2014

Birth*

George David Curtis Jr. was born on 13 September 1929 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of George David Curtis and Mabel Loy; ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation manager-bookstore, owned home valued at $8,000, radio, 1 son and Alice Loy at home.²

Death*

George David Curtis Jr. died on 23 November 1988 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 59.³

Obit

George David's obituary was published in the News and Record on 24 November 1988:
Burlington – George David Curtis, Jr., 59, of 1022 Edgewood Ave., died Wednesday at Alamance Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Rich & Thompson Mortuary. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, Curtis was the former owner and president of Alamance Office Supply and a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was a former deacon. He was also a former president of the Burlington Merchants Association, former member of the advisory board of the Salvation army, former member of the Burlington Rotary Club, and a former director of the local Boy Scouts of America.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Catherine Kerns of Burlington; sons, George David Curtis III and Michael Warren Curtis of Burlington; sister Mrs. Martha C. Hudgins of Burlington; four grandchildren.⁴

Family

Child

Michael W. Curtis⁵ b. 19 May 1957, d. 2 Jan 2001

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.

Martha Louise Curtis¹

F, b. 8 January 1940, d. 27 May 2007

Father

George David Curtis¹ b. 29 May 1895, d. 14 Sep 1982

Mother

Mabel Loy¹ b. 1 Dec 1899, d. 23 Oct 1982

Last Edited

31 Dec 2014

Birth*

Martha Louise Curtis was born on 8 January 1940 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

Death*

She died on 27 May 2007 at Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, at age 67; last name Hudgins.²

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Harold Pickett Curtis¹

M, b. 10 September 1936, d. 24 February 2021

Father

George Elmo Curtis¹ b. 17 Aug 1910, d. 16 Jul 1994

Mother

Mabel Jane Crabtree b. 9 May 1912, d. 16 Mar 1990

Last Edited

13 Mar 2021

Birth*

Harold Pickett Curtis was born on 10 September 1936 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 Albright, Alamance, North Carolina, in the household of George Elmo Curtis and Mabel Jane Crabtree; ED 1-12, sheet 11B, occupation hosiery mill, real estate valued at $300, 2 sons.³

Death*

Harold Pickett Curtis died on 24 February 2021 at Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 84.⁴

Obit

Harold Pickett's obituary was published in the TheTimesNews.com on 25 February 2021:

GRAHAM - Harold Pickett Curtis, 84, of Graham passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of 64 years to Nancy S. Curtis, who survives and the son of George Elmo Curtis and Mabel Jane Crabtree Curtis, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. National Guard. Mr. Curtis was a beekeeper and owner of Harold P. Curtis Honey Company. He was also Fire Chief in LaBelle, Florida. Harold was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife of their home, survivors include a daughter, Rene Curtis Pratt and husband Dwayne of LaBelle, FL; three sons, Harold James Curtis and wife Beverly of LaBelle, FL, Anthony Curtis and wife Debbie of Graham, and Cale Curtis and wife Kim of Graham; brother, Elliott Curtis and wife Elsie of LaBelle, FL; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. by Rev. Keith Porter and Rev. Andy Wood with the family receiving friends from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery.⁴

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.