David E. Cooper1

M, b. 1851
Last Edited3 Apr 2007
Birth*David E. Cooper was born in 1851 at Illinois.1 
Marriage*He married Ida O. Curtis, daughter of John Calhoun Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Cara Weekes, circa 1900; second marriage for both.1 
Census*David E. Cooper and Ida O. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, ED 85, sheet 51B, occupation hotel proprietor, renting, second marriage 10 years, 2 children by first marriage, Ida reported no children, Ida's mother Mattie lived with them.1 

Family

Ida O. Curtis b. 1871

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Leon Harold Barber1

M, b. 1887, d. 1939
Last Edited22 Aug 2008
Birth*Leon Harold Barber was born in 1887 at Florida.2 
Marriage*He married Ada Curtis, daughter of John Calhoun Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Cara Weekes, circa 1909 at Florida.2 
Census*Leon Harold Barber and Ada Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Emporia, Volusia, Florida, ED 161, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, odd jobs, married 1 year,1 child, 1 living, living with his parents.2 
CensusLeon Harold Barber and Ada Curtis appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, ED 52, sheet 12B, occupation baggage master-railroad, renting, 1 chld and Mattie Curtis at home.3 
CensusLeon Harold Barber and Ada Curtis appeared on the census of 29 May 1930 at Barberville, Volusia, Florida, ED 19, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting-$16 month, no radio, 1 child and his mother at home.4 
Death*Leon Harold Barber died in 1939 at Volusia, Florida; index only, age not given.5 

Family

Ada Curtis b. Sep 1883, d. 1955
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.

Leon Harold Barber1

M, b. 1909
FatherLeon Harold Barber1 b. 1887, d. 1939
MotherAda Curtis1 b. Sep 1883, d. 1955
Last Edited3 Apr 2007
Birth*Leon Harold Barber was born in 1909 at Volusia, Florida.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Emporia, Volusia, Florida, in the household of Leon Harold Barber and Ada Curtis; ED 161, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, odd jobs, married 1 year,1 child, 1 living, living with his parents.1 
(Witness) CensusLeon Harold Barber appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, in the household of Leon Harold Barber and Ada Curtis; ED 52, sheet 12B, occupation baggage master-railroad, renting, 1 chld and Mattie Curtis at home.2 
(Witness) CensusLeon Harold Barber appeared on the census of 29 May 1930 Barberville, Volusia, Florida, in the household of Ada Curtis and Leon Harold Barber; ED 19, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting-$16 month, no radio, 1 child and his mother at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Willie Baliles1

M, b. 15 April 1903, d. 15 May 1995
Last Edited17 Jul 2007
Birth*Willie Baliles was born on 15 April 1903.1 
Marriage*He married Thelma Craig, daughter of Harley Monroe Craig and Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis, circa 1930 at Tennessee.1 
Death*Willie Baliles died on 15 May 1995 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 92.1,2 
ObitWillie's obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times on 16 May 1995:
Willie Baliles, 92, of East Ridge, died Monday in a local hospital. A native of Rock Creek, Ga., he had lived in Chattanooga for the past 60 years, was a self-employed roofer, a member of Shepherd Baptist Church, and the husband of the late Thelma Baliles and the father of the late David Baliles. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Teague, Chattanooga; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 12 noon today in Lakewood Memory Gardens South with the Rev. Spencer Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd.2 

Family

Thelma Craig b. 16 Feb 1911, d. 21 Feb 1990
Child

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 16 May 1995.
  3. [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Willie Baliles, 16 May 1995.

Howard Paul Bettis1

M, b. 4 November 1919, d. 24 October 1976
Last Edited17 Jul 2007
Birth*Howard Paul Bettis was born on 4 November 1919.2 
Marriage*He married Frances Louise Craig, daughter of Harley Monroe Craig and Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis, between 1931 and 1940.1 
Death*Howard Paul Bettis died on 24 October 1976 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 56; buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.2,3 
ObitHoward Paul's obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times on 26 October 1976:
Howard Paul Bettis, 57, of 3407 Brannon Ave., Chattanooga, died Sunday evening in a Nashville, Tenn. Hospital. He was a native of Birchwood, Tenn., but had resided in Chattanooga for the past 10 years. Mrs. Bettis was a veteran of World War II and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the East Lake Masonic Lodge and an employee of Rivoli Mills. Survivors are wife, Mrs. Frances L. Craig Bettis; a daughter, Mrs. Connie Elizabeth Brookshire, Chattanooga, two sisters, Mrs. Lynell Elkins, Chattanooga, Mrs. Ruth Shadden, Birchwood; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment in National Cemetery.4 

Family

Frances Louise Craig b. 16 Feb 1918, d. 20 Jan 1999

Citations

  1. [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Myrtle Craig Carter, Chattanooga Times, 21 July 1959.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1399] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Chattanooga National Cemetery Burials.
  4. [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, 26 October 1976.

Frank G. Pence1

M, b. 3 April 1914, d. February 1979
Last Edited21 Aug 2007
Birth*Frank G. Pence was born on 3 April 1914.2 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Craig, daughter of Harley Monroe Craig and Myrtle (Mirtie) E. Curtis, between 1930 and 1940.1 
Death*Frank G. Pence died in February 1979 at Durham, Durham, North Carolina, at age 64.2 

Family

Mary Ann Craig b. 10 Mar 1914, d. 29 Nov 2001
Children

Citations

  1. [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Harley Craig, Chattanooga Times, 17 September 1948.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1412] The Tennessean, Nashville Obituaries.

Nota W. Truax1

F, b. 1874
Last Edited4 Apr 2007
Birth*Nota W. Truax was born in 1874.1 
Married Name As of 4 September 1904,her married name was Dorsett.1 
Marriage*She married Alva Otis Dorsett on 4 September 1904 at Owen, Indiana; not certain this is the same Alva Dorseet, but his age matches.1 

Family

Alva Otis Dorsett b. 19 Jun 1875, d. 1956

Citations

  1. [S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Owen, Book 35, page 455.

Roy Rowland1

M, b. 1890, d. 1960
Last Edited22 Apr 2007
Birth*Roy Rowland was born in 1890.1 
Marriage*He married Dora A. (Dolly) Blunk, daughter of David E. Blunk and Linna Kirkham, in 1948.1 
Death*Roy Rowland died in 1960; buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gregg Twp.1 

Family

Dora A. (Dolly) Blunk b. 18 Jan 1882, d. 25 Nov 1974

Citations

  1. [S1396] Betty Jo Blunk, "Blunk Family Files", Ancestral File.

Elmer J. Barnes1

M, b. 1897, d. 1946
Last Edited22 Apr 2007
Birth*Elmer J. Barnes was born in 1897.1 
Marriage*He married Dora A. (Dolly) Blunk, daughter of David E. Blunk and Linna Kirkham, on 1 August 1942 at Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana.1 
Death*Elmer J. Barnes died in 1946; buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gregg Twp.1 

Family

Dora A. (Dolly) Blunk b. 18 Jan 1882, d. 25 Nov 1974

Citations

  1. [S1396] Betty Jo Blunk, "Blunk Family Files", Ancestral File.

Ina Rose Matlock1

F, b. circa 1915
Last Edited27 Jul 2007
Birth*Ina Rose Matlock was born circa 1915.1 
Married Name As of circa 1935,her married name was Mason.1 
Marriage*She married John William Mason, son of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis, circa 1935.1 

Family

John William Mason b. 27 Jun 1915, d. 30 Apr 2000

Citations

  1. [S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.

Grace Rebecca Rutherford1

F, b. circa 1920
Last Edited4 Apr 2007
Birth*Grace Rebecca Rutherford was born circa 1920.1 
Married Name As of 22 December 1945,her married name was Mason.1 
Marriage*She married Guinn Luther Mason, son of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis, on 22 December 1945 at Fannin, Georgia.1 

Family

Guinn Luther Mason b. 30 May 1919, d. 12 Feb 1992

Citations

  1. [S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.

Eunice Tull1

F, b. circa 1922
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Eunice Tull was born circa 1922.1 
Married Name As of circa 1941,her married name was Mason.1 
Marriage*She married Paul Henry Mason, son of Earl Luther Mason and Grace Blond (Blanche) Curtis, circa 1941.1 

Family

Paul Henry Mason b. 28 Feb 1922, d. 14 Nov 2001

Citations

  1. [S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.

Earl Gene Mason1

M, b. 4 November 1951, d. 4 November 1951
FatherLarry Gene Mason1 b. 30 Mar 1929, d. 3 Nov 1991
Last Edited4 Apr 2007
Death*Earl Gene Mason died on 4 November 1951.1 
Birth*He was born on 4 November 1951.1 

Citations

  1. [S1244] David Hughes, "Descendant of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett", Ancestral File.