Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

David Orlo Offman^1,2

M, b. 25 March 1894, d. 14 September 1970

Father

Rev. David Isaac Offman¹ b. 18 Apr 1864, d. 8 Sep 1954

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Jones¹ b. 27 Sep 1864, d. 21 Mar 1916

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

David Orlo Offman was born on 25 March 1894 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones; Ed 89, sheet 12B, occupation minister, renting, married 7 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

David Orlo Offman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 China Grove Twp., Rowan, North Carolina, in the household of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones; ED 92, sheet 1B, occupation minister-local church, married 17 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 David Orlo Offman registered for the draft at Julian, Guilford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Atlantic & Yadkin Rail Co. as a section employee in Julian, single, registered at Liberty Precint.²

Census*

He and Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 108, sheet 8A, occupation railroad laborer, no children, father living with them.⁴

Marriage*

David Orlo Offman married Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley circa 1922 at North Carolina.⁵

Census

David Orlo Offman and Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-chair factory, renting-$15 month, no radio, 1 son at home.⁶

Death*

David Orlo Offman died on 14 September 1970 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, at age 76.^7,5,8

Family

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley b. 19 Feb 1894, d. 22 Feb 1996

Child

David W. Offman⁵ b. 4 Jun 1924, d. 20 Mar 1944

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.
[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Melanchton Lutheran Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1015.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Otho Frederick Offman^1,2

M, b. 25 March 1894, d. 7 February 1984

Father

Rev. David Isaac Offman¹ b. 18 Apr 1864, d. 8 Sep 1954

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Jones¹ b. 27 Sep 1864, d. 21 Mar 1916

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Otho Frederick Offman was born on 25 March 1894 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Otho Frederick Offman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 China Grove Twp., Rowan, North Carolina, in the household of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones; ED 92, sheet 1B, occupation minister-local church, married 17 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Otho Frederick Offman registered for the draft at Julian, Guilford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by Atlantic & Yadkin Rail Co. as a section hand; single, registered in Liberty Precinct.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 15, sheet 30A, occupation printer, single, lodging.⁴

Death*

He died on 7 February 1984 at Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 89.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley¹

F, b. 19 February 1894, d. 22 February 1996

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley was born on 19 February 1894 at North Carolina.¹

Census*

She and David Orlo Offman appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 108, sheet 8A, occupation railroad laborer, no children, father living with them.²

Married Name

As of circa 1922,her married name was Offman.¹

Marriage*

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley married David Orlo Offman, son of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones, circa 1922 at North Carolina.¹

Census

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley and David Orlo Offman appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, ED 18, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-chair factory, renting-$15 month, no radio, 1 son at home.³

Death*

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley died on 22 February 1996 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, at age 102.¹

Family

David Orlo Offman b. 25 Mar 1894, d. 14 Sep 1970

Child

David W. Offman¹ b. 4 Jun 1924, d. 20 Mar 1944

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Melanchton Lutheran Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

David W. Offman¹

M, b. 4 June 1924, d. 20 March 1944

Father

David Orlo Offman¹ b. 25 Mar 1894, d. 14 Sep 1970

Mother

Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley¹ b. 19 Feb 1894, d. 22 Feb 1996

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

David W. Offman was born on 4 June 1924 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of David Orlo Offman and Permelia Lodousky (Millie) Staley; ED 18, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-chair factory, renting-$15 month, no radio, 1 son at home.²

Death*

David W. Offman died on 20 March 1944 at age 19; aboard the USS Franklin in a battle at sea; buried at the Melanchton Lutheran Church Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Melanchton Lutheran Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mina Etta Offman¹

F, b. 25 May 1899, d. 20 October 1927

Father

Rev. David Isaac Offman¹ b. 18 Apr 1864, d. 8 Sep 1954

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Jones¹ b. 27 Sep 1864, d. 21 Mar 1916

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Mina Etta Offman was born on 25 May 1899 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, in the household of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones; Ed 89, sheet 12B, occupation minister, renting, married 7 years, 4 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Mina Etta Offman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 China Grove Twp., Rowan, North Carolina, in the household of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones; ED 92, sheet 1B, occupation minister-local church, married 17 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

Death*

Mina Etta Offman died on 20 October 1927 at North Carolina at age 28; buried at the Melanchton Lutheran Church Cemetery; married H.A. Young.¹

Citations

[S1095] Jocelyn Brabham Barrett (ed), Randolph County Cemetery Records, Melanchton Lutheran Church.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ruth H. Offman¹

F, b. May 1897

Father

Rev. David Isaac Offman¹ b. 18 Apr 1864, d. 8 Sep 1954

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Jones¹ b. 27 Sep 1864, d. 21 Mar 1916

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Ruth H. Offman was born in May 1897 at Randolph, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Ruth H. Offman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 China Grove Twp., Rowan, North Carolina, in the household of Rev. David Isaac Offman and Mary Elizabeth Jones; ED 92, sheet 1B, occupation minister-local church, married 17 years, 4 children, 4 living.²

Citations

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

William Pleasant Webster^1,2

M, b. circa 1856

Last Edited

28 Jun 2008

Birth*

William Pleasant Webster was born circa 1856 at North Carolina.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Nellie Jane (Jannie, Jennie) Curtis, daughter of Henderson Warren Curtis and Martha J. King, circa 1880.¹

Census*

William Pleasant Webster and Nellie Jane (Jannie, Jennie) Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Graham Twp., Guilford, North Carolina, page 63D, occupation farmer, no children.³

Family

Nellie Jane (Jannie, Jennie) Curtis b. 1862

Children

Samuel Tilden Webster+⁴ b. 2 Feb 1882, d. 18 Dec 1959
Julia W. Webster⁵ b. 20 Mar 1887, d. 23 Mar 1951
Shirley G. Webster⁵ b. 7 Dec 1894, d. 29 Mar 1969

Citations

[S878] Rev. Isaac Offman, Curtis Family Records.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, Samuel Tilden Webster.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Samuel Tilden Webster^1,2

M, b. 2 February 1882, d. 18 December 1959

Father

William Pleasant Webster¹ b. c 1856

Mother

Nellie Jane (Jannie, Jennie) Curtis¹ b. 1862

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Samuel Tilden Webster was born on 2 February 1882 at Alamance, North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Cora L. Smith circa 1901 at North Carolina.¹

Census*

Samuel Tilden Webster and Cora L. Smith appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 128, sheet 9B, occupation weaver-cotton mill, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

Death*

Samuel Tilden Webster died on 18 December 1959 at Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, at age 77; retired textile employee; buried at Pine Hill Cemetery.²

Family

Cora L. Smith b. 1882

Children

Alma D. Webster¹ b. 1902
Ruby M. Webster¹ b. 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Cora L. Smith¹

F, b. 1882

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Cora L. Smith was born in 1882 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1901,her married name was Webster.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel Tilden Webster, son of William Pleasant Webster and Nellie Jane (Jannie, Jennie) Curtis, circa 1901 at North Carolina.¹

Census*

Cora L. Smith and Samuel Tilden Webster appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 128, sheet 9B, occupation weaver-cotton mill, renting, married 8 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

Family

Samuel Tilden Webster b. 2 Feb 1882, d. 18 Dec 1959

Children

Alma D. Webster¹ b. 1902
Ruby M. Webster¹ b. 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Alma D. Webster¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Samuel Tilden Webster¹ b. 2 Feb 1882, d. 18 Dec 1959

Mother

Cora L. Smith¹ b. 1882

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Alma D. Webster was born in 1902 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ruby M. Webster¹

F, b. 1910

Father

Samuel Tilden Webster¹ b. 2 Feb 1882, d. 18 Dec 1959

Mother

Cora L. Smith¹ b. 1882

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Ruby M. Webster was born in 1910 at Guilford, North Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Virginia S. Mann^1,2

F, b. May 1872

Last Edited

15 Mar 2018

Birth*

Virginia S. Mann was born in May 1872 at Florida.¹

Married Name

As of 14 June 1888,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Abner Gaston Curtis, son of Abner Coltrane and Susan Caroline Curtis, on 14 June 1888 at Baker, Florida; record for Abner Gaston.^1,2

Census

Virginia S. Mann and Abner Gaston Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at MacClenny, Baker, Florida, ED 16, sheet 3A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 11 years, 2 children, 1 living.¹

Family

Abner Gaston Curtis b. Jun 1855, d. 22 Nov 1911

Child

Sadie Gaston+¹ b. 16 Sep 1889, d. 18 Jun 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1239] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Records.

Sadie Gaston¹

F, b. 16 September 1889, d. 18 June 1977

Father

Abner Gaston Curtis¹ b. Jun 1855, d. 22 Nov 1911

Mother

Virginia S. Mann¹ b. May 1872

Last Edited

15 Mar 2018

Birth*

Sadie Gaston was born on 16 September 1889 at Florida.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 MacClenny, Baker, Florida, in the household of Abner Gaston Curtis and Virginia S. Mann; ED 16, sheet 3A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 11 years, 2 children, 1 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1910,her married name was Myerson.³

Marriage*

Sadie Gaston married Hallie David Myerson circa 1910 at Florida.²

(Witness) Will

Sadie Gaston witnessed the will of Abner Gaston Curtis on 6 May 1911 at Duval, Florida.⁴

Census*

Sadie Gaston and Hallie David Myerson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, ED 11, sheet 18A, occupation solicitor-insurance, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Census*

Sadie Gaston appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, ED 68-47, sheet 1B, occupation receiving clerk-department store, real estate valued at $1,000, widowed, 1 daughter.⁶

Death*

She died on 18 June 1977 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, at age 87.²

Family

Hallie David Myerson b. 21 Feb 1883, d. 3 Apr 1934

Child

Virginia Myerson⁵ b. 31 Jul 1919, d. 15 Jun 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fineshriber Family Tree by Frank Fineshriber.
[S2342] Florida County Clerks' Offices, Florida Wills and Probate Records, 1810-1974, page 303.
[S2342] Florida County Clerks' Offices, Florida Wills and Probate Records, 1810-1974, pages 304-304.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Nellie (?)¹

F, b. 1880

Last Edited

15 Mar 2018

Birth*

Nellie (?) was born in 1880 at Florida.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1907,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Abner Gaston Curtis, son of Abner Coltrane and Susan Caroline Curtis, circa 1907 at Florida.¹

Name Variation

As of 1907, Nellie (?) was also known as Nellie Gaston.

Census*

She and Abner Gaston Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, ED 93, sheet 9B, occupation none, owned home, married 2 years, 1 child, 0 living.¹

(Witness) Will

Nellie (?) witnessed the will of Abner Gaston Curtis on 6 May 1911 at Duval, Florida.²

Married Name

As of circa 1915,her married name was Barnes.³

Marriage*

Nellie (?) married John T. Barnes circa 1915.³

Census*

Nellie (?) and John T. Barnes appeared on the census of 1935 occupation painter, 1 step-son.³

Family 1

Abner Gaston Curtis b. Jun 1855, d. 22 Nov 1911

Child

Abner Napoleon Gaston+⁴ b. 16 Oct 1910, d. 13 Jan 1970

Family 2

John T. Barnes b. 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2342] Florida County Clerks' Offices, Florida Wills and Probate Records, 1810-1974, pages 304-304.
[S1] Census of Population Florida census, 1935.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 1 January 1877, d. 10 August 1949

Father

Abner Gaston Curtis¹ b. Jun 1855, d. 22 Nov 1911

Mother

Mary E. Boroughs¹ b. 31 Oct 1855, d. 14 Mar 1931

Last Edited

14 Feb 2013

Birth*

Ora Mae Ann Curtis was born on 1 January 1877 at Roberdel, Richmond, North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 3 November 1897,her married name was McCain.¹

Marriage*

She married John Henry McCain on 3 November 1897 at Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina.^1,3

Census*

Ora Mae Ann Curtis and John Henry McCain appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Ritters, Moore, North Carolina, ED 72, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-(illegible), renting, married 2 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

Ora Mae Ann Curtis and John Henry McCain appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina, ED 101, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, married 14 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁵

Census

Ora Mae Ann Curtis and John Henry McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁶

Census

Ora Mae Ann Curtis and John Henry McCain appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, occupation grader-lumber company, owned home valued at $12,000, no radio, 1 daughter at home.⁷

Death*

Ora Mae Ann Curtis died on 10 August 1949 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 72; buried at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery in High Point.²

Family

John Henry McCain b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Children

Mary Ruth McCain^1,4 b. 1 Mar 1899, d. 22 Dec 1984
Fillmore Hugh McCain^1,4 b. 28 May 1900, d. 19 Jun 1946
Bessie James McCain^1,5 b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 6 Feb 2006
Esther Sallie McCain¹ b. 1 Apr 1904, d. Nov 1987
John Abbie McCain¹ b. 4 May 1906, d. 27 Jul 1980
William Clegg McCain¹ b. 29 Feb 1908, d. Jan 1993
George Elwood McCain¹ b. 25 Mar 1910, d. 25 May 1952
Ora Curtis McCain¹ b. 25 Mar 1910, d. 9 Oct 1996
Ansel Denny McCain¹ b. 12 Jan 1918, d. 22 Aug 1918
Thelma Henry McCain¹ b. 18 Jul 1919, d. 23 Dec 1925

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Abner Napoleon Gaston¹

M, b. 16 October 1910, d. 13 January 1970

Father

Abner Gaston Curtis¹ b. Jun 1855, d. 22 Nov 1911

Mother

Nellie (?)¹ b. 1880

Last Edited

15 Mar 2018

Birth*

Abner Napoleon Gaston was born on 16 October 1910 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida.¹

(Witness) Will

He witnessed the will of Abner Gaston Curtis on 6 May 1911 at Duval, Florida.²

(Witness) Census

Abner Napoleon Gaston appeared on the census in the household of John T. Barnes and Nellie (?); occupation painter, 1 step-son.³

Marriage*

Abner Napoleon Gaston married Lela Beatress Bean on 24 December 1936 at Duval, Florida.⁴

Census*

Abner Napoleon Gaston and Lela Beatress Bean appeared on the census of 12 June 1940 at Duval, Florida, ED 16-2, sheet 15B, occupation house painter, renting, 2 children.⁵

Census

Abner Napoleon Gaston and Lela Beatress Bean appeared on the census of 1945 at Duval, Florida, occupation painter, 4 children.⁶

Death*

Abner Napoleon Gaston died on 13 January 1970 at Duval, Florida, at age 59.¹

Family

Lela Beatress Bean b. c 1910, d. Nov 1963

Children

Claude Abner Gaston+⁵ b. 30 Oct 1937, d. 16 Aug 1988
Mary Virginia Gaston⁷ b. 31 Jan 1942, d. 7 Jan 1999
John Thomas (Tommy) Gaston⁸ b. 19 Dec 1946, d. 13 Oct 2011

Citations

[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.
[S2342] Florida County Clerks' Offices, Florida Wills and Probate Records, 1810-1974, pages 304-304.
[S1] Census of Population Florida census, 1935.
[S1239] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population Florida census, 1940.
[S1] Census of Population Florida Census, 1945.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

John Henry McCain¹

M, b. 1 March 1862, d. 19 June 1945

Last Edited

14 Feb 2013

Birth*

John Henry McCain was born on 1 March 1862 at Randolph, North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ora Mae Ann Curtis, daughter of Abner Gaston Curtis and Mary E. Boroughs, on 3 November 1897 at Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina.^1,3

Census*

John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Ritters, Moore, North Carolina, ED 72, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-(illegible), renting, married 2 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina, ED 101, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, married 14 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁵

Census

John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁶

Census

John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, occupation grader-lumber company, owned home valued at $12,000, no radio, 1 daughter at home.⁷

Death*

John Henry McCain died on 19 June 1945 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 83.^1,2

Family

Ora Mae Ann Curtis b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Children

Mary Ruth McCain^1,4 b. 1 Mar 1899, d. 22 Dec 1984
Fillmore Hugh McCain^1,4 b. 28 May 1900, d. 19 Jun 1946
Bessie James McCain^1,5 b. 20 Mar 1902, d. 6 Feb 2006
Esther Sallie McCain^1,5 b. 1 Apr 1904, d. Nov 1987
John Abbie McCain^1,5 b. 4 May 1906, d. 27 Jul 1980
William Clegg McCain^1,5 b. 29 Feb 1908, d. Jan 1993
George Elwood McCain^1,5 b. 25 Mar 1910, d. 25 May 1952
Ora Curtis McCain^1,5 b. 25 Mar 1910, d. 9 Oct 1996
Ansel Denny McCain^1,6 b. 12 Jan 1918, d. 22 Aug 1918
Thelma Henry McCain^1,6 b. 18 Jul 1919, d. 23 Dec 1925

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Ruth McCain^1,2

F, b. 1 March 1899, d. 22 December 1984

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis^1,2 b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Mary Ruth McCain was born on 1 March 1899 at Moore, North Carolina; Moore is likely but not for sure.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Ritters, Moore, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 72, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-(illegible), renting, married 2 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Ruth McCain appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 101, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, married 14 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

Death*

Mary Ruth McCain died on 22 December 1984 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 85; married Daniel Richard Setliff.⁴

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Fillmore Hugh McCain^1,2

M, b. 28 May 1900, d. 19 June 1946

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis^1,2 b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

2 May 2018

Birth*

Fillmore Hugh McCain was born on 28 May 1900 at Moore, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Ritters, Moore, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 72, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-(illegible), renting, married 2 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Fillmore Hugh McCain appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 101, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, married 14 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

Death*

Fillmore Hugh McCain died on 19 June 1946 at Richmond, Chesterfield, Virginia, at age 46.⁴

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Maliawski-Sabat by jboras1.

Bessie James McCain^1,2

F, b. 20 March 1902, d. 6 February 2006

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis^1,2 b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Bessie James McCain was born on 20 March 1902 at Star, Moore, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 101, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, married 14 years, 8 children, 8 living.²

(Witness) Census

Bessie James McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Bessie James McCain died on 6 February 2006 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, at age 103; married Eulys Simmon Eggleston.^1,3

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Esther Sallie McCain^1,2

F, b. 1 April 1904, d. November 1987

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Esther Sallie McCain was born on 1 April 1904 at Elerbee Springs, Richmond, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Esther Sallie McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Esther Sallie McCain died in November 1987 at Kingston, Ulster, New York, at age 83; married John Van Goosebeck Kemble.^1,3

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

John Abbie McCain^1,2

M, b. 4 May 1906, d. 27 July 1980

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

2 May 2018

Birth*

John Abbie McCain was born on 4 May 1906 at Stanly, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 101, sheet 10B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, married 14 years, 8 children, 8 living.²

(Witness) Census

John Abbie McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

John Abbie McCain died on 27 July 1980 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 74; married Ruth Stillwell (2); Wilma Baldwin (2.)^1,3

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Clegg McCain^1,2

M, b. 29 February 1908, d. January 1993

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

2 Oct 2007

Birth*

William Clegg McCain was born on 29 February 1908 at Stanly, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

William Clegg McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

William Clegg McCain died in January 1993 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Florida, at age 84; can't find Florida death record; married Frances Pickett (1); Nora Bonits Alderman (2.)^1,3

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Elwood McCain^1,2

M, b. 25 March 1910, d. 25 May 1952

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

16 Dec 2006

Birth*

George Elwood McCain was born on 25 March 1910 at Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

George Elwood McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.³

Death*

George Elwood McCain died on 25 May 1952 at North Carolina at age 42; possible unconfirmed date of death; no place given; married Eula Mae Smith.⁴

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Ora Curtis McCain^1,2

F, b. 25 March 1910, d. 9 October 1996

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

16 Dec 2006

Birth*

Ora Curtis McCain was born on 25 March 1910 at Beaver Dam Twp., Richmond, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Ora Curtis McCain appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Ora Curtis McCain appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; occupation grader-lumber company, owned home valued at $12,000, no radio, 1 daughter at home.⁵

Death*

Ora Curtis McCain died on 9 October 1996 at Boonton, Morris, New Jersey, at age 86; married Albert Christian (Elwood?) Beiermeister.^1,3

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ansel Denny McCain^1,2

M, b. 12 January 1918, d. 22 August 1918

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Ansel Denny McCain was born on 12 January 1918 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina.^1,3

Death*

He died on 22 August 1918 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina.⁴

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Thelma Henry McCain^1,2

F, b. 18 July 1919, d. 23 December 1925

Father

John Henry McCain^1,2 b. 1 Mar 1862, d. 19 Jun 1945

Mother

Ora Mae Ann Curtis¹ b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 10 Aug 1949

Last Edited

3 Dec 2006

Birth*

Thelma Henry McCain was born on 18 July 1919 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, in the household of John Henry McCain and Ora Mae Ann Curtis; ED 161, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-organ factory, 7 children at home.²

Death*

Thelma Henry McCain died on 23 December 1925 at High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, at age 6.⁴

Citations

[S1328] Ann Burton, "Curtis Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Daisy Alice Johnson¹

F, b. September 1893, d. 7 October 1937

Last Edited

20 Jun 2008

Birth*

Daisy Alice Johnson was born in September 1893 at Chatham, North Carolina; daughter of Joseph J. Johnson and Mary Jones.²

Marriage

She married Grover Cleveland Curtis, son of Samuel Alonzo Curtis and Nancy Ora Anne Cheek, on 25 December 1925 at Hadley Twp., Chatham, North Carolina; by Edward B. Harris, Minister; witnessed by J. W. Johnson, G.C. Cook.³

Married Name

As of 25 December 1925,her married name was Curtis.³

Census*

Daisy Alice Johnson and Grover Cleveland Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Albright Twp., Chatham, North Carolina, ED 1, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.⁴

Death*

Daisy Alice Johnson died on 7 October 1937 at Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina, at age 44; buried in Chatham County.²

Family

Grover Cleveland Curtis b. 8 Apr 1885, d. 6 Feb 1961

Children

Joseph Samuel Curtis⁵ b. 8 Nov 1926, d. 7 Jul 2008
Alene Elizabeth Curtis⁶ b. 29 Sep 1928, d. 15 Jul 2001
Grover David Curtis⁷ b. 19 Jan 1932, d. 23 Mar 1966

Citations

[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, Alene Elizabeth Curtis Coast, abt 16 July 2001.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News.
[S1320] Burlington Daily Times-News, Grover Cleveland Curtis, 6 February 1961.

Joseph Samuel Curtis¹

M, b. 8 November 1926, d. 7 July 2008

Father

Grover Cleveland Curtis¹ b. 8 Apr 1885, d. 6 Feb 1961

Mother

Daisy Alice Johnson¹ b. Sep 1893, d. 7 Oct 1937

Last Edited

19 Nov 2012

Birth*

Joseph Samuel Curtis was born on 8 November 1926 at Chatham, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Albright Twp., Chatham, North Carolina, in the household of Grover Cleveland Curtis and Daisy Alice Johnson; ED 1, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.²

Death*

Joseph Samuel Curtis died on 7 July 2008 at Yanceyville, Caswell, North Carolina, at age 81; in a Chapel Hill hospital; buried at Linwood Cemetery in Alamance County.^3,4

Obit

Joseph Samuel's obituary was published in the Times-News on circa 8 July 2008:
YANCEYVILLE - Mr. Joseph Samuel Curtis, 81, of 243 Greenfield Trail, died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. A native of Chatham County, he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Curtis and Daisy Alice Johnson Curtis. He retired from Cone Mills after 40 years of service. Survivors include three nieces, Brenda Bare and husband, David, of Yanceyville; Debra Coats of Burlington, and Sandy Hawkins of Haw River; and seven great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Alene Coats; and a brother, David G. Curtis. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Linwood Cemetery in Graham.⁴

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Linwood, Alamance, North Carolina.

Enoch Benjamin Ward¹

M, b. 17 May 1839, d. 3 May 1904

Last Edited

7 Feb 2007

Birth*

Enoch Benjamin Ward was born on 17 May 1839 at North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Catherine Gaddy circa 1855 at North Carolina.^3,2

Death*

Enoch Benjamin Ward died on 3 May 1904 at North Carolina at age 64; buried at the Ward Family Cemetery near Rowland.¹

Family

Elizabeth Catherine Gaddy b. 30 Mar 1835, d. 23 Nov 1906

Child

Florence Louisa Ward+¹ b. 21 Nov 1867, d. 29 Jan 1914

Citations

[S1329] Peggy T. Townsend, Robeson County Cemeteries, Ward Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1329] Peggy T. Townsend, Robeson County Cemeteries, Ward.