James William Curtis1,2

M, b. 14 February 1928, d. 19 June 1930
FatherRobert Brabson Curtis1 b. 9 Dec 1885, d. 9 Feb 1972
MotherMinnie Mae Saunders1 b. 23 Oct 1887, d. 14 Dec 1981
Last Edited21 Jun 2008
Birth*James William Curtis was born on 14 February 1928 at Macon, North Carolina.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Franklin Twp., Macon, North Carolina, in the household of Robert Brabson Curtis and Minnie Mae Saunders; ED 8, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.1 
Death*James William Curtis died on 19 June 1930 at Macon, North Carolina, at age 2; from dysentery; buried at Union Methodist Church Cemetery.3,4 

Citations

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

Henry Saunders Curtis1,2,3

?, b. 13 January 1923, d. 29 February 1924
FatherRobert Brabson Curtis1 b. 9 Dec 1885, d. 9 Feb 1972
MotherMinnie Mae Saunders1 b. 23 Oct 1887, d. 14 Dec 1981
Last Edited13 Sep 2008
Birth*Henry Saunders Curtis was born on 13 January 1923 at Macon, North Carolina.1 
Death*Henry Saunders Curtis died on 29 February 1924 at Macon, North Carolina, at age 1; buried at Union Methodist Church Cemetery.4 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  3. [S1507] George and Julia Garland, "Descendants of Garland and Curtis Families of Macon County, North Carolina", Ancestral File.
  4. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

John Robert Curtis1,2

M, b. 5 December 1911, d. 19 November 1943
FatherWilliam Fitzhugh Curtis1 b. 24 Apr 1877, d. 1 Aug 1941
MotherMary Gaston1 b. 23 Feb 1876, d. 30 Sep 1948
Last Edited30 Jan 2013
Milit-Beg*John Robert Curtis began military service on 25 June 1941 at Panama Canal Zone, Panama.3 
Birth*He was born on 5 December 1911 at Macon, North Carolina.1,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Franklin, Macon, North Carolina, in the household of William Fitzhugh Curtis and Mary Gaston; ED 187, sheet 1B, occupation commercial sales-coffee, owned home, 2 children.5 
(Witness) CensusJohn Robert Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, in the household of William Gaston Curtis and Gradabelle Turner; ED 457, sheet 3B, occupation drug clerk-wholesale druggist, renting-$26 month, no children; brother Robert worked as a fountain clerk in a drug store.6 
Death*John Robert Curtis died on 19 November 1943 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 31; buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.1,4 
ObitJohn Robert's obituary was published in the Franklin Press on 25 November 1943:
J. Robt. Curtis Dies Suddenly. Final Rites Tuesday For Macon Man, Who Died in Washington. News was received here Saturday of the sudden death from a heart attack of J. Robert Curtis, well known Franklin man, in Washington, D.C., on Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Bryant funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, with Rev. J.L. Stokes officiating. Pallbearers were John Bulgin, Mont Sutton, J.R. Ray, Elmer Crawford, John McCollum and Roy Cunningham.
Mr. Curtis grew up in Franklin, the son of Mrs. Mary Gaston Curtis and the late William F. Curtis. He was a grandson of W.A. Curtis, a soldier, scholar and teacher of the Confederate War period, who was for many years editor and owner of the Franklin Press. His father also was editor for a time. The decease was employed in the Macon county welfare office before entering the service in June 1941. He was released from service but was later recalled and served again until he was given an honorable discharge on account of his health. He had been employed by the Washington Terminal Company for several months.
He is survived by his mother, who now makes her home with her sister, Mrs. George Crowell of High Point; one brother, Gaston, of Atlanta and a number of uncles and aunts. Mrs. Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Crowell were the guests of Mrs. W.B. McGuire while here to attend the funeral.7 

Citations

  1. [S875] Frances Curtis Bogy, Curtis Genealogy, page 134.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  4. [S1664] Macon County Genealogical Sociiety, Macon County, North Carolina Cemetery Records, Woodlawn.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1526] The Franklin Press, Various.

Elizabeth Irene Curtis1

F, b. 21 October 1917, d. 22 October 1917
FatherRobert Brabson Curtis1 b. 9 Dec 1885, d. 9 Feb 1972
MotherMinnie Mae Saunders1 b. 23 Oct 1887, d. 14 Dec 1981
Last Edited21 Jun 2008
Birth*Elizabeth Irene Curtis was born on 21 October 1917 at Macon, North Carolina.1 
Death*She died on 22 October 1917 at Macon, North Carolina; buried at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Infant Curtis1

?, b. 16 July 1916, d. circa 16 July 1916
FatherWilliam Fitzhugh Curtis1 b. 24 Apr 1877, d. 1 Aug 1941
MotherMary Gaston1 b. 23 Feb 1876, d. 30 Sep 1948
Last Edited21 Sep 2007
Death*Infant Curtis died circa 16 July 1916 at Macon, North Carolina.1 
Birth*Infant Curtis was born on 16 July 1916 at Macon, North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

James Edgar Grasty1

M, b. 29 March 1909, d. 2 November 1997
Last Edited22 Sep 2007
Birth*James Edgar Grasty was born on 29 March 1909 at North Carolina.2 
Marriage*He married Bessie May Sprinkle, daughter of Leander (Lee) Brabian Sprinkle and Mary Timoxenia (Mary Tim) Curtis, circa 1926 at North Carolina.1,3 
Census*James Edgar Grasty and Bessie May Sprinkle appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Pigeon Twp., Haywood, North Carolina, ED 16, sheet 10B, occupation laborer, renting-$8 month 1 child at home.3 
Death*James Edgar Grasty died on 2 November 1997 at Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, at age 88.4 

Family

Bessie May Sprinkle b. 3 May 1908, d. 4 Feb 2000
Child

Citations

  1. [S1480] George Edward Curtis, "Curtis Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  5. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

James L. Grasty1

M, b. 6 December 1928, d. 8 March 1929
FatherJames Edgar Grasty1 b. 29 Mar 1909, d. 2 Nov 1997
MotherBessie May Sprinkle1 b. 3 May 1908, d. 4 Feb 2000
Last Edited21 Sep 2007
Birth*James L. Grasty was born on 6 December 1928 at Haywood, North Carolina.1 
Death*He died on 8 March 1929 at Haywood, North Carolina.2 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Manuel C. Wyatt1

M, b. 26 November 1906, d. 3 July 1997
Last Edited22 Sep 2007
Birth*Manuel C. Wyatt was born on 26 November 1906.2 
Marriage*He married Earnest Pearl Sprinkle, daughter of Leander (Lee) Brabian Sprinkle and Mary Timoxenia (Mary Tim) Curtis, between 1925 and 1930.1 
Death*Manuel C. Wyatt died on 3 July 1997 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 90; occupation Methodist minister.1,2 

Family

Earnest Pearl Sprinkle b. 24 Jun 1910

Citations

  1. [S1480] George Edward Curtis, "Curtis Family Research", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Edley Powell1

M, b. 17 August 1904, d. May 1984
Last Edited22 Sep 2007
Birth*Edley Powell was born on 17 August 1904.1 
Marriage*He married Mary (Mamie) Lou Sprinkle, daughter of Leander (Lee) Brabian Sprinkle and Mary Timoxenia (Mary Tim) Curtis, between 1935 and 1945.1 
Death*Edley Powell died in May 1984 at Toccoa, Stephens, Georgia, at age 79.1 

Family

Mary (Mamie) Lou Sprinkle b. 1 Jul 1915, d. a 1950

Citations

  1. [S1480] George Edward Curtis, "Curtis Family Research", Ancestral File.

Frank Dennis1

M, b. 8 September 1887, d. 2 August 1888
FatherRichard S. Dennis1 b. 1853
MotherDicia C. (Dicey) Curtis1 b. 9 Dec 1858, d. 25 Aug 1893
Last Edited22 Sep 2007
Birth*Frank Dennis was born on 8 September 1887 at Yell, Arkansas.1 
Death*He died on 2 August 1888 at Yell, Arkansas; buried at Moore Hill Cemetery near Dardanelle.1 

Citations

  1. [S1499] Mary Vinson Humphrey, Yell County Cemeteries, Moore Hill.

Lou Dennis1

F, b. 22 January 1886, d. 16 August 1894
FatherRichard S. Dennis1 b. 1853
MotherDicia C. (Dicey) Curtis1 b. 9 Dec 1858, d. 25 Aug 1893
Last Edited22 Sep 2007
Birth*Lou Dennis was born on 22 January 1886 at Yell, Arkansas.1 
Death*She died on 16 August 1894 at Yell, Arkansas, at age 8; buried at Moore Hill Cemetery near Dardanelle.1 

Citations

  1. [S1499] Mary Vinson Humphrey, Yell County Cemeteries, Moore Hill.

Mark G. Dennis1

M, b. 13 March 1883, d. 3 August 1883
FatherRichard S. Dennis1 b. 1853
MotherDicia C. (Dicey) Curtis1 b. 9 Dec 1858, d. 25 Aug 1893
Last Edited22 Sep 2007
Birth*Mark G. Dennis was born on 13 March 1883 at Yell, Arkansas.1 
Death*He died on 3 August 1883 at Yell, Arkansas; buried at Moore Hill Cemetery near Dardanelle.1 

Citations

  1. [S1499] Mary Vinson Humphrey, Yell County Cemeteries, Moore Hill.

Lillie (?)1

F, b. 1904
Last Edited23 Sep 2007
Birth*Lillie (?) was born in 1904 at North Carolina.1 
Married Name As of circa 1920,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Atley Edward Curtis, son of David Brownlow Vanhook and Sarah Elisabeth (Lizzie) Curtis, circa 1920 at Tennessee.1 
Census*Lillie (?) appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, ED 11, sheet 36A, occupation inspector-woolen mills, widowed, 1 child, living with her sister Ruth Johnson, also a widow.1 

Family

Atley Edward Curtis b. 4 Nov 1894, d. 24 May 1922
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Arie E. Curtis1

M, b. 4 August 1921, d. 14 July 2009
FatherAtley Edward Curtis1 b. 4 Nov 1894, d. 24 May 1922
MotherLillie (?)1 b. 1904
Last Edited23 Sep 2012
Birth*Arie E. Curtis was born on 4 August 1921 at Polk, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, in the household of Lillie (?); ED 11, sheet 36A, occupation inspector-woolen mills, widowed, 1 child, living with her sister Ruth Johnson, also a widow.1 
Death*Arie E. Curtis died on 14 July 2009 at Ducktown, Polk, Tennessee, at age 87; WWII veteran; buried at Vanhook Cemetery in Fannin County.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Vanhook, Fannin, Georgia.

Edith Roberts1

F, b. 4 December 1903, d. 17 October 1985
Last Edited1 Oct 2007
Birth*Edith Roberts was born on 4 December 1903 at North Carolina; daughter of T.H. and Jane Roberts.1,2 
Married Name As of 14 August 1920,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Lee Curtis, son of Joseph S. Curtis and Harriet Elizabeth Fair, on 14 August 1920 at Mt. Holly, Gaston, North Carolina; by M.W. Hackard, M.E. minister.1 
Census*Edith Roberts and Robert Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at North Belmont, South Point Twp., Gaston, North Carolina, ED 44, sheet 4B, occupation laborer-cottong mill, renting-$5 month, no radio, 2 children at home.3 
Death*Edith Roberts died on 17 October 1985 at Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, at age 81; listed as Edith Yount Curtis.2 

Family

Robert Lee Curtis b. 19 Apr 1899, d. 14 Jul 1969
Children

Citations

  1. [S1501] Gaston County, North Carolina Register of Deeds, Gaston County, North Carolina Marriage Records.
  2. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.