John Lee Hughes1

M, b. 24 April 1888, d. 9 January 1973
Last Edited5 Aug 2007
Birth*John Lee Hughes was born on 24 April 1888 at Cherokee, North Carolina.1,2,3 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 John Lee Hughes registered for the draft at RFD #2, Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 3 children.3 
Marriage*He married Artie Garrett, daughter of William C. Garrett and Harriet Magdalene Seabolt, between 1930 and 1940 at North Carolina.1 
Death*John Lee Hughes died on 9 January 1973 at Cherokee, North Carolina, at age 84.1,2 

Family

Artie Garrett b. 16 Jun 1907, d. 10 Apr 2001

Citations

  1. [S1379] Shirley Morris, Cherokee County Cemeteries, Moss.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Leo Curtis1

M, b. 14 March 1908, d. December 1977
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson1 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited27 Sep 2007
Birth*Leo Curtis was born on 14 March 1908 at Washington.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Tennessee Valley, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 134, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living.1 
(Witness) CensusLeo Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.3 
Death*Leo Curtis died in December 1977 at Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, at age 69; wife's name was Louise.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1507] George and Julia Garland, "Descendants of Garland and Curtis Families of Macon County, North Carolina", Ancestral File.

Eva Belle Withrow1,2,3,4

F, b. 12 August 1891, d. 7 June 1957
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Eva Belle Withrow was born on 12 August 1891 at McDowell, North Carolina; daughter of Mills Withrow and Alice Clay, both of McDowell County.1,2,4 
Married Name As of 11 January 1914,her married name was Curtis.1,3 
Marriage*She married Samuel Morris Curtis, son of Suell Phillip Curtis and Rebecca Elmira Godfrey, on 11 January 1914 at McDowell, North Carolina; by Rev. L.D. Thompson, M.G., witnesses Gilkey, Price & Chapman.1,3 
CensusEva Belle Withrow and Samuel Morris Curtis appeared on the census of 26 February 1920 at Stonepile District, Rabun, Georgia, ED 152, sheet 3A, occupation engineer - steam locomotive, renting, 2 children at home.1 
Census*Eva Belle Withrow and Samuel Morris Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 8, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-dairying, owned home valued at $8,000, 3 children at home.5 
Death*Eva Belle Withrow died on 7 June 1957 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 65; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.2,6 

Family

Samuel Morris Curtis b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Oak Grove.
  3. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  4. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1161] Floyd Dedmon, "Dedmon Ancestors", Ancestral File.
  7. [S1463] e-mail address, "Green-Dalton-Godfrey-Parton Families of N.C.", Ancestral File.
  8. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Nellie Virginia Curtis1,2

F, b. 30 March 1915
FatherSamuel Morris Curtis3 b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
MotherEva Belle Withrow3 b. 12 Aug 1891, d. 7 Jun 1957
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*Nellie Virginia Curtis was born on 30 March 1915 at McDowell, North Carolina.3,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 26 February 1920 Stonepile District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Samuel Morris Curtis and Eva Belle Withrow; ED 152, sheet 3A, occupation engineer - steam locomotive, renting, 2 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusNellie Virginia Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Morris Curtis and Eva Belle Withrow; ED 8, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-dairying, owned home valued at $8,000, 3 children at home.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hubert Harold Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 28 December 1918, d. 6 April 1973
FatherSamuel Morris Curtis1 b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
MotherEva Belle Withrow1 b. 12 Aug 1891, d. 7 Jun 1957
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*Hubert Harold Curtis was born on 28 December 1918 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 February 1920 Stonepile District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Samuel Morris Curtis and Eva Belle Withrow; ED 152, sheet 3A, occupation engineer - steam locomotive, renting, 2 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusHubert Harold Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Morris Curtis and Eva Belle Withrow; ED 8, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-dairying, owned home valued at $8,000, 3 children at home.5 
Death*Hubert Harold Curtis died on 6 April 1973 at Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 54; in an Asheville hospital; divorced; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in McDowell County.4,2 

Citations

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

Jene Curtis1

F, b. 3 August 1931, d. 3 August 1931
FatherSamuel Morris Curtis1 b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
MotherEva Belle Withrow1 b. 12 Aug 1891, d. 7 Jun 1957
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Death*Jene Curtis died on 3 August 1931 at McDowell, North Carolina.2 
Birth*She was born on 3 August 1931 at McDowell, North Carolina.3 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1463] e-mail address, "Green-Dalton-Godfrey-Parton Families of N.C.", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

William Morris Curtis1

M, b. 17 January 1917, d. 25 June 1918
FatherSamuel Morris Curtis1 b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
MotherEva Belle Withrow1 b. 12 Aug 1891, d. 7 Jun 1957
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*William Morris Curtis was born on 17 January 1917 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.2,3 
Death*He died on 25 June 1918 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 1; buried at Carsons Chapel Cemetery.3 

Citations

  1. [S1463] e-mail address, "Green-Dalton-Godfrey-Parton Families of N.C.", Ancestral File.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Samuel Morris Curtis Jr.1,2

M, b. 10 April 1924
FatherSamuel Morris Curtis1 b. 13 May 1889, d. 3 Sep 1952
MotherEva Belle Withrow1 b. 12 Aug 1891, d. 7 Jun 1957
Last Edited4 Dec 2011
Birth*Samuel Morris Curtis Jr. was born on 10 April 1924 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Samuel Morris Curtis and Eva Belle Withrow; ED 8, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-dairying, owned home valued at $8,000, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.

Mae Curtis1,2

F, b. 28 January 1910, d. 27 September 1993
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson1 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited27 Sep 2007
Birth*Mae Curtis was born on 28 January 1910 at Rabun, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.1 
Married Name As of between 1931 and 1940,her married name was Driskell.3 
Marriage*Mae Curtis married Dennis Driskell between 1931 and 1940 at Georgia.3 
Death*Mae Curtis died on 27 September 1993 at Athens, Clarke, Georgia, at age 83.2 

Family

Dennis Driskell b. 20 Jan 1910, d. Feb 1977

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1507] George and Julia Garland, "Descendants of Garland and Curtis Families of Macon County, North Carolina", Ancestral File.

James Franklin Curtis1

M, b. 15 June 1912, d. 22 October 1934
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis2 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson2 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited16 Sep 2007
Birth*James Franklin Curtis was born on 15 June 1912 at Rabun, Georgia.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusJames Franklin Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Anna Brown; ED 6, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.4 
Death*James Franklin Curtis died on 22 October 1934 at Rabun, Georgia, at age 22; buried at the Head of the Tennessee River Baptist Church Cemetery.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Head of the Tennessee River.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.
  6. [S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Head of the Tennessee.

Roy W. Curtis1,2

M, b. 17 November 1913, d. 28 July 1992
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson1 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited11 Oct 2007
Birth*Roy W. Curtis was born on 17 November 1913 at Rabun, Georgia; census date 1912.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusRoy W. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Anna Brown; ED 6, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.3 
Marriage*Roy W. Curtis married Hazel Dial between 1935 and 1940 at Georgia.4 
Death*Roy W. Curtis died on 28 July 1992 at Athens, Clarke, Georgia, at age 78.2,4 

Family

Hazel Dial b. 17 Oct 1916, d. 9 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1507] George and Julia Garland, "Descendants of Garland and Curtis Families of Macon County, North Carolina", Ancestral File.

Julia Katurah Curtis1

F, b. 1914
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson1 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited27 Sep 2007
Birth*Julia Katurah Curtis was born in 1914 at Rabun, Georgia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJulia Katurah Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Anna Brown; ED 6, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.2 
NoteB* Married George Burrell; did in Hayden, Colorado.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1507] George and Julia Garland, "Descendants of Garland and Curtis Families of Macon County, North Carolina", Ancestral File.

Carl B. Curtis1

M, b. 5 July 1917, d. 9 November 2003
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson1 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited11 Oct 2007
Birth*Carl B. Curtis was born on 5 July 1917 at Rabun, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCarl B. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Anna Brown; ED 6, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.3 
Death*Carl B. Curtis died on 9 November 2003 at Cumming, Forsyth, Georgia, at age 86; buried at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming; married Sara Godfrey.2 
ObitCarl B.'s obituary was published in the Clayton Tribune on 20 November 2003:
Carl B. Curtis, 86, of Cumming, died Sunday, Nov. 5 2003. He was born July 5, 1917, in Rabun County to L.H. and Julia Curtis. He retired from the Georgia Power Company in 1986 after 43 years of service. The last 37 those years were spent as manager in Cumming. He served as chairman of the Forsyth County Hospital Board. He was a member and treasurer of the March of Dimes. He served more than 30 years on the Cumming Housing Authority, including many years as chairman. He was the past president of the Cumming Kiwanis Club and was a member and deacon of Cumming Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Carl B. Curtis
Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Sara G. Curtis of Cumming; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dee C. and James I Blalock of Roswell and Linda C. and James Griggs of Washington; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 11 at Cumming Baptist. Church with the Revs. Mark Harrison and M.A. Wood officiating. Burial followed in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming. Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming was in charge of arrangements.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1527] The Clayton Tribune, Various.

Leonidas Hannibal Curtis Jr.1

M, b. 1 January 1920, d. 26 June 1921
FatherLeonidas Hannibal Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 12 Apr 1960
MotherElla Wilson1 b. 20 Aug 1890, d. 14 Feb 1921
Last Edited16 Sep 2007
Birth*Leonidas Hannibal Curtis Jr. was born on 1 January 1920 at Rabun, Georgia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Tennessee Valley District, Rabun, Georgia, in the household of Leonidas Hannibal Curtis and Ella Wilson; ED 150, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.1 
Death*Leonidas Hannibal Curtis Jr. died on 26 June 1921 at Rabun, Georgia, at age 1; buried at the Head of the Tennessee River Baptist Church Cemetery.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1301] Cemetery Surveys Inc., Cemetery Surveys Inc., Head of the Tennessee.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nettie (?)1

F, b. 11 October 1884, d. 3 April 1915
Last Edited5 Aug 2007
Birth*Nettie (?) was born on 11 October 1884.1 
Married Name As of circa 1895,her married name was Dillingham.1 
Marriage*She married David Lawrence Dillingham, son of John W. Dillingham and Altha Adaline Curtis, circa 1895 at Georgia.1 
Death*Nettie (?) died on 3 April 1915 at Rabun, Georgia, at age 30.1 

Family

David Lawrence Dillingham b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 4 Apr 1973
Child

Citations

  1. [S1287] Florida Chapter, DAR Pensacola, Rabun County Records.

Arizona Dillingham1

F, b. 13 December 1899, d. 5 August 1900
FatherDavid Lawrence Dillingham1 b. 14 Dec 1876, d. 4 Apr 1973
MotherNettie (?)1 b. 11 Oct 1884, d. 3 Apr 1915
Last Edited5 Aug 2007
Birth*Arizona Dillingham was born on 13 December 1899 at Rabun, Georgia.1 
Death*She died on 5 August 1900 at Rabun, Georgia.1 

Citations

  1. [S1287] Florida Chapter, DAR Pensacola, Rabun County Records.

Hazel Lee Carringer1

F, b. circa 1920
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Hazel Lee Carringer was born circa 1920.1 
Married Name As of circa 1939,her married name was Moss.1 
Marriage*She married Amos Moss, son of Columbus W. Moss and Rebecca Jane Garrett, circa 1939.1 

Family

Amos Moss b. 18 May 1919, d. 17 Aug 2008

Citations

  1. [S1437] Louise Lunsford, "Descendants of James Harrison and Sarah Curtis Seabolt", Ancestral File.

Horace David Stalcup1,2

M, b. 18 February 1915, d. 5 February 2000
Last Edited6 Aug 2007
Birth*Horace David Stalcup was born on 18 February 1915 at North Carolina; name from birth records of children.1 
Marriage*He married Fannie Lee Moss, daughter of Columbus W. Moss and Rebecca Jane Garrett, circa 1940.1 
Death*Horace David Stalcup died on 5 February 2000 at Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, at age 84; buried at Old Martin's Creek Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Fannie Lee Moss b. 16 Nov 1914

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1379] Shirley Morris, Cherokee County Cemeteries, Old Martin's Creek.

Howard Talc Carroll1

M, b. 22 June 1911, d. 11 March 1987
Last Edited6 Aug 2007
Birth*Howard Talc Carroll was born on 22 June 1911.1,2 
Marriage*He married Laura Mae Chambers, daughter of Bedford Fidelis Chambers and Florence Belle Garrett, between 1930 and 1940.1 
Death*Howard Talc Carroll died on 11 March 1987 at Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, at age 75.1,2,3 

Family

Laura Mae Chambers b. 22 Sep 1911, d. 15 Oct 2002

Citations

  1. [S1437] Louise Lunsford, "Descendants of James Harrison and Sarah Curtis Seabolt", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

William Dennis1

M, b. 1827, d. 17 April 1864
Last Edited19 Aug 2007
Birth*William Dennis was born in 1827 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Sophia Moore circa 1846 at Tennessee.1 
Census*William Dennis and Sophia Moore appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 at Calhoun P.O., District 8, McMinn, Tennessee, page 271b, occupation renter, 7 children at home.2 
Death*William Dennis died on 17 April 1864 at Gilmer Hospital, Marietta, Cobb, Georgia; from blood poisoning.1 

Family

Sophia Moore b. 16 Jul 1826, d. 30 Apr 1910
Children

Citations

  1. [S1464] Silvia M. Kibart and Rita M. Adams for Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Pioneers of Hopkins County, Texas, Volume I, page 169.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1464] Silvia M. Kibart and Rita M. Adams for Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Pioneers of Hopkins County, Texas, Volume II, pages 239-240.

Sophia Moore1

F, b. 16 July 1826, d. 30 April 1910
Last Edited19 Aug 2007
Birth*Sophia Moore was born on 16 July 1826.1 
Marriage*She married William Dennis circa 1846 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of circa 1846,her married name was Dennis.1 
CensusSophia Moore and William Dennis appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 at Calhoun P.O., District 8, McMinn, Tennessee, page 271b, occupation renter, 7 children at home.2 
Death*Sophia Moore died on 30 April 1910 at Tennessee at age 83.1 

Family

William Dennis b. 1827, d. 17 Apr 1864
Children

Citations

  1. [S1464] Silvia M. Kibart and Rita M. Adams for Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Pioneers of Hopkins County, Texas, Volume I, page 169.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1464] Silvia M. Kibart and Rita M. Adams for Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Pioneers of Hopkins County, Texas, Volume II, pages 239-240.

Stafford Cassell1

M, b. 8 February 1909, d. April 1966
Last Edited6 Aug 2007
Birth*Stafford Cassell was born on 8 February 1909.1 
Marriage*He married Edna Mae Dennis, daughter of William Thomas Dennis and Nancy Ann Matilda Green, between 1930 and 1940.1 
Death*Stafford Cassell died in April 1966 at age 57; no Texas death record; last residence not given; SSN issued in District of Columbia.1 

Family

Edna Mae Dennis b. 14 Oct 1910, d. b 2007

Citations

  1. [S1464] Silvia M. Kibart and Rita M. Adams for Hopkins County Genealogical Society, Pioneers of Hopkins County, Texas, Volume II, page 123.

Mary Little Messer1

F, b. 14 September 1879, d. 8 June 1950
FatherRobert Wilson Messer2 b. 27 May 1846, d. 8 Sep 1918
MotherElizabeth Ann Allen2 b. 10 Jun 1845, d. 6 Mar 1929
Last Edited21 Jun 2008
Name Variation As of 14 September 1878, Mary Little Messer was also known as Little Mary Messer. 
Birth*She was born on 14 September 1879 at North Carolina; daughter of Robert Messer and Lizzie Allen.3,2 
Married Name As of 16 August 1896,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Julius Hightower Curtis, son of Washington Lafayette Curtis and Nancy (Nannie) Adeline Saunders, on 16 August 1896 at Home of W.A. Norton, Macon, North Carolina; by W.A. Norton, J.P.1 
Census*Mary Little Messer and Julius Hightower Curtis appeared on the census of 10 June 1900 at Smith Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 65, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
CensusMary Little Messer and Julius Hightower Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Smith Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 117, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living.5 
CensusMary Little Messer and Julius Hightower Curtis appeared on the census of 23 June 1920 at Smiths Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.6 
CensusMary Little Messer and Julius Hightower Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Smiths Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 13, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 3 children at home.7 
Death*Mary Little Messer died on 8 June 1950 at Macon, North Carolina, at age 70; buried at the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.3,2 

Family

Julius Hightower Curtis b. 31 Mar 1872, d. 25 Aug 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S1195] James E. Wooley, Macon County, North Carolina Marriages.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S1298] NSDAR Battle of Sugartown Chapter, Macon County Cemetery Records, Asbury.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ora Ethel Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 12 September 1897, d. 31 May 1989
FatherJulius Hightower Curtis1 b. 31 Mar 1872, d. 25 Aug 1940
MotherMary Little Messer1 b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 8 Jun 1950
Last Edited12 Feb 2014
Birth*Ora Ethel Curtis was born on 12 September 1897 at Macon, North Carolina; SSDI record is 1896.1,3,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 June 1900 Smith Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Julius Hightower Curtis and Mary Little Messer; ED 65, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusOra Ethel Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Smith Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Julius Hightower Curtis and Mary Little Messer; ED 117, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 6 children, 5 living.5 
Married Name As of 7 April 1920,her married name was Reynolds.6 
Marriage*Ora Ethel Curtis married James Harley Reynolds on 7 April 1920 at Macon, North Carolina; by W.A. Norton, J.P.6 
(Witness) CensusOra Ethel Curtis appeared on the census of 23 June 1920 Smiths Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Julius Hightower Curtis and Mary Little Messer; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.7 
Census*Ora Ethel Curtis and James Harley Reynolds appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Smiths Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 13, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 2 children.8 
CensusOra Ethel Curtis and James Harley Reynolds appeared on the census of 26 April 1940 at Smiths Bridge Twp., Macon, North Carolina, ED 56-15A, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned real estate, 3 children at home.9 
Death*Ora Ethel Curtis died on 31 May 1989 at Otto, Macon, North Carolina, at age 91; married Warren Sylvester Castle second; buried at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.4,10 

Family

James Harley Reynolds b. 13 Nov 1894, d. 20 Feb 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 252.
  3. [S1505] Bible Record of Washington L. Curtis (copy).
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1195] James E. Wooley, Macon County, North Carolina Marriages.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  10. [S1298] NSDAR Battle of Sugartown Chapter, Macon County Cemetery Records, Asbury.
  11. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.