Maggie Harris1

F, b. 26 July 1885, d. 27 March 1969
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Maggie Harris was born on 26 July 1885 at North Carolina; daughter of Joe and Sallie Harris.2,3 
Married Name As of 31 August 1904,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Morris Sullivan Curtis, son of Mary J. Curtis, on 31 August 1904 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by W.F. Craig, J.P; witnesses were Chas. and E.J. Snipes.1 
Census*Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Marion Twp., Marion, North Carolina, ED 101, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.4 
CensusMaggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.5 
CensusMaggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 at Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.6 
Death*Maggie Harris died on 27 March 1969 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 83; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery in McDowell County.2,3 

Family

Morris Sullivan Curtis b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
Children

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  2. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Pleasant Garden.
  3. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  8. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Naoma (Oma) Curtis1

F, b. 15 June 1905, d. 16 August 1989
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis2 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris2 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited29 Oct 2012
Birth*Naoma (Oma) Curtis was born on 15 June 1905 at McDowell, North Carolina.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Marion Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 101, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusNaoma (Oma) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.4 
Married Name As of 29 August 1925,her married name was Lamb.5 
Marriage*Naoma (Oma) Curtis married E.U. Lamb on 29 August 1925 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.5 
Death*Naoma (Oma) Curtis died on 16 August 1989 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 84; second marriage to Rettig; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.6,7 

Family

E.U. Lamb b. c 1877

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina.

Nora Curtis1

F, b. 28 February 1907, d. 18 January 1986
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited13 Mar 2008
Birth*Nora Curtis was born on 28 February 1907 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Marion Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 101, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusNora Curtis appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.3 
Married Name As of 14 September 1924,her married name was Mills.4 
Marriage*Nora Curtis married Dave Taylor Mills on 14 September 1924 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by O.F. Adkins, J.P.4 
Death*Nora Curtis died on 18 January 1986 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 78.5 

Family

Dave Taylor Mills b. 24 Feb 1904, d. 30 Jun 1959

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  5. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

James Thomas Curtis1

M, b. 25 April 1909, d. 18 August 1973
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*James Thomas Curtis was born on 25 April 1909 at McDowell, North Carolina; death certificate says 1911.1,2,3,4,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Marion Twp., Marion, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 101, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusJames Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.6 
(Witness) CensusJames Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.7 
Death*James Thomas Curtis died on 18 August 1973 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 64; from an automobile accident; wife Raye Hudgins, daughter Mrs. John Lewis of Marion; buried at Pleasant Garden Cemetery in McDowell County.3,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Pleasant Garden.
  4. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  5. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Dorothy M. Curtis1,2

F, b. 2 February 1919, d. 7 May 2004
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited29 Oct 2012
Birth*Dorothy M. Curtis was born on 2 February 1919 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusDorothy M. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.4 
Married Name As of circa 1937,her married name was Abernathy.2 
Marriage*Dorothy M. Curtis married Daniel Alexander Abernathy circa 1937 at North Carolina.2 
Census*Dorothy M. Curtis and Daniel Alexander Abernathy appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 11, sheet 18A, occupation laborer-hosiery mill, owned home valued at $600, 1 daughter.5 
Death*Dorothy M. Curtis died on 7 May 2004 at Edgewood, Harford, Maryland, at age 85; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.6,2 

Family

Daniel Alexander Abernathy b. 18 Jul 1915, d. 16 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Owen Conley Curtis1

M, b. January 1918, d. 6 October 1918
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Owen Conley Curtis was born in January 1918 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
Death*He died on 6 October 1918 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; buried at Green Mountain Church Cemetery.2 

Citations

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

Bertha Ray Curtis1

F, b. 24 August 1915, d. 31 May 2002
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited11 Feb 2013
Birth*Bertha Ray Curtis was born on 24 August 1915 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusBertha Ray Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.3 
Death*Bertha Ray Curtis died on 31 May 2002 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 86; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.4,5 
ObitBertha Ray's obituary was published in the Citizen-Times on 2 June 2002:
MARION - Bertha Rae Curtis, 86, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at the McDowell hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1915, in McDowell County to the late Morris Wayne Curtis and Maggie Harris Curtis. She attended Carson's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a housekeeper. She was affectionately called "Aunt Bunt" and was considered by her family to be the greatest grandmother and aunt in the world. She is survived by her brothers, Howard Curtis and Raymond Curtis, both of Marion sisters, Lucille Price of Ellenboro and Dorothy Abernathy of Nebo grandson, Morris Curtis of Marion and granddaughter, Kimberly Gay Church of Albemarle. The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Westmoreland Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour prior to the services. The Revs. Don Morris and Dean Silver will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church cemetery.6 

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina.
  6. [S1506] Asheville Citizen-Times, Various.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McDowell, McDowell, North Carolina.
  8. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Unnamed Curtis1

?, b. 29 May 1921
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*Unnamed Curtis was born on 29 May 1921 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Citations

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

Lucille Curtis1

F, b. 23 June 1923, d. 13 December 2009
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited29 Oct 2012
Birth*Lucille Curtis was born on 23 June 1923 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.2 
Death*Lucille Curtis died on 13 December 2009 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 86; married Lois then Price; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.3 
ObitLucille's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 14 December 2009:
Lucille Curtis Price, age 86, of Ellenboro, went to be with her Lord of Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born in McDowell County June 23, 1923 to the late Morris Curtis and Maggie Harris Curtis. She was a member of Sandy Run Baptist Church in Mooresboro and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Robert Loftis and wife Sylvia, of Marion and Eddie Price and wife Teresa, of Rutherfordton; seven grandchildren, Dawn Elliott and husband Roger, April Moretz and husband Chad, Star Newhouse and husband Neal, Cindy Benfield and husband Tim, Jenna Price, Cayla Childers and husband David and nine great grandchildren. Interment will be in Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church Cemetery.3
 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina.

Howard L. Curtis1,2

M, b. 23 June 1923, d. 7 June 2006
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited29 Oct 2012
Birth*Howard L. Curtis was born on 23 June 1923 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.4 
Death*Howard L. Curtis died on 7 June 2006 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 82; buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
  2. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina.

Gertrude Curtis1

F, b. 23 March 1911, d. 8 January 1979
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited29 Oct 2012
Birth*Gertrude Curtis was born on 23 March 1911 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusGertrude Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.3 
Death*Gertrude Curtis died on 8 January 1979 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 67; married name Poteat, buried at Pleasant Gardens Cemetery.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Gardens, McDowell, North Carolina.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Woodrow Wilson Curtis1,2

M, b. 15 April 1913, d. 10 November 1973
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited24 Jun 2008
Birth*Woodrow Wilson Curtis was born on 15 April 1913 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 21 February 1920 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Maggie Harris and Morris Sullivan Curtis; ED 123, sheet 22A, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusWoodrow Wilson Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.5 
Death*Woodrow Wilson Curtis died on 10 November 1973 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 60; at a Morganton hospital; married Dorothy Schism; buried at McDowell Memorial Park Cemetery.3,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
  7. [S1157] Cox, Randolph & Silvers Aldridge, McDowell County Cemeteries, Memorial Park.

Raymond Curtis1

M, b. 28 February 1926, d. 23 April 2007
FatherMorris Sullivan Curtis1 b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 9 Dec 1949
MotherMaggie Harris1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Mar 1969
Last Edited23 Jul 2013
Birth*Raymond Curtis was born on 28 February 1926 at McDowell, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Garden City, Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris; ED 9, sheet 29A, occupation electrical engineer-light and power company, renting-$10 month, no radio, 8 children at home.1 
Marriage*Raymond Curtis married Marietta Burgin between 1945 and 1955 at North Carolina.3 
Death*Raymond Curtis died on 23 April 2007 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 81.2 
ObitRaymond's obituary was published in the McDowell News on 26 April 2007:
Raymond Curtis, 81, of Marion passed away at the VA Medical Center in Oteen on Monday, April 23, 2007 after a short period of declining health. He was born to the late Morris and Maggie Harris Curtis of Lake Tahoma on Feb. 8, 1926 and was a 35-year retiree of Cross Cotton Mills. Raymond was the beloved husband of Marietta Burgin Curtis. He was "daddy" to daughter, Dixie Annette Buckner and husband, J.D., and son, Dennis Raymond Curtis and wife, Katie. He was also the precious "Papaw" of Jason, Eric, Amy, Summer, Brandon, Samantha and Lily and "brother" to Mrs. Lucille Price of Ellenboro. Several brothers and sisters predeceased him. He has a number of surviving nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at West Marion United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Marion United Methodist Church.
 

Family

Marietta Burgin b. 15 Jul 1926, d. 11 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Mitchell Gaston Clark1

M, b. 7 July 1893, d. 17 September 1968
Last Edited15 Nov 2012
Birth*Mitchell Gaston Clark was born on 7 July 1893 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Flora Mae Curtis, daughter of Alfred Paton Curtis and Olive (Ollie) Jane Noblitt, on 17 March 1923 at Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina; by W.L. Dawson, M.G.1 
Census*Mitchell Gaston Clark and Flora Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at West Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 10, sheet 31A, occupation rural mail carrier, owned home valued at $3,500, no radio, 3 children.2 
Death*Mitchell Gaston Clark died on 17 September 1968 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 75.3 

Family

Flora Mae Curtis b. 24 Nov 1904, d. 14 Sep 1985

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Stanifer Curtis1

M, b. 11 March 1919, d. 11 March 1919
FatherJohn Baxter Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1883, d. 12 Dec 1945
MotherKatie D. Smiley1 b. 30 Jul 1874, d. 11 Jul 1947
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Death*Stanifer Curtis died on 11 March 1919 at McDowell, North Carolina.2 
Birth*He was born on 11 March 1919 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Citations

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

E.U. Lamb1

M, b. circa 1877
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*E.U. Lamb was born circa 1877.1 
Marriage*He married Naoma (Oma) Curtis, daughter of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris, on 29 August 1925 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Family

Naoma (Oma) Curtis b. 15 Jun 1905, d. 16 Aug 1989

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Dave Taylor Mills1,2

M, b. 24 February 1904, d. 30 June 1959
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Dave Taylor Mills was born on 24 February 1904 at Jackson, North Carolina; son of John Mills and Maggie Bryson.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nora Curtis, daughter of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris, on 14 September 1924 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by O.F. Adkins, J.P.1 
Death*Dave Taylor Mills died on 30 June 1959 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 55; occupation cafe; buried at McDowell Memorial Park Cemetery.2 

Family

Nora Curtis b. 28 Feb 1907, d. 18 Jan 1986

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Alvin Lee Hawkins1

M, b. 20 January 1903, d. 22 September 1979
Last Edited22 Jun 2008
Birth*Alvin Lee Hawkins was born on 20 January 1903 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Lottie Alma Curtis, daughter of Thomas Orlanda Curtis and Mary Alice Reel, on 17 November 1923 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.t. Bowden, M.G., Bertha Curtis witness.1 
Death*Alvin Lee Hawkins died on 22 September 1979 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 76.1 

Family

Lottie Alma Curtis b. 20 Apr 1904, d. 6 Jun 2000
Child

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  2. [S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Bratcher Hadden Laughridge1,2,3

M, b. 12 October 1892, d. 1 May 1955
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*Bratcher Hadden Laughridge was born on 12 October 1892 at Dysartville, McDowell, North Carolina.1,3 
Marriage*He married Edith Elmira Curtis, daughter of Frank Andrew Curtis and Lillie Bell Curtis, on 2 January 1921 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by J.P. Hipps, M.G.1 
Census*Bratcher Hadden Laughridge and Edith Elmira Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, ED 7, sheet 11B, occupation merchant-shoes and general store, renting-$15 month, 2 children at home.2 
Death*Bratcher Hadden Laughridge died on 1 May 1955 at North Carolina at age 62.4 

Family

Edith Elmira Curtis b. 25 Jul 1902, d. 7 Apr 1969

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.

Abbie Curtis1

M, b. 1902
FatherGeorge B. Curtis1 b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 18 Feb 1910
MotherMinnie A. Morgan1 b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*Abbie Curtis was born in 1902 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Silas M. Crooks1

M, b. 1863, d. 12 December 1929
Last Edited12 Jul 2009
Birth*Silas M. Crooks was born in 1863 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Minnie A. Morgan on 12 February 1914 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina; by Rev. D.P. Loudermilk, M.G.1 
Census*Silas M. Crooks and Minnie A. Morgan appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Glenwood Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 121, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-cotton mill, renting, no children at home.2 
Death*Silas M. Crooks died on 12 December 1929 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Family

Minnie A. Morgan b. 29 Jan 1870, d. 28 Sep 1950

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Roy Curtis1

M, b. 16 August 1920
FatherFrank Andrew Curtis1 b. 24 Feb 1873, d. 25 Mar 1951
MotherLillie Bell Curtis1 b. 17 Jul 1880, d. 6 Jan 1955
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*Roy Curtis was born on 16 August 1920 at McDowell, North Carolina.1 

Citations

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

W. G. Earley1

M, b. circa 1880
Last Edited13 Nov 2007
Birth*W. G. Earley was born circa 1880.1 
Marriage*He married Mary J. Curtis, daughter of Stanford H. (Stanifer) Curtis and Sarah Hanlin, on 25 September 1912 at Old Fort Twp., McDowell, North Carolina; by R.L. Dogett, M.g; W.H. Earley, Jessie Coe, Wm Curtis witnesses.1 

Family

Mary J. Curtis b. 1872

Citations

  1. [S1229] Edward P. Williams, McDowell County Marriages.

Harriet Cornelia (Hattie) McFee1,2

F, b. 8 May 1887, d. 23 February 1973
FatherCharles Manley McFee1 b. 15 Nov 1860, d. 5 Dec 1940
MotherDelilia Jane (Janie) Curtis1 b. 12 Jan 1868, d. 15 Jul 1935
Last Edited4 Oct 2008
Birth*Harriet Cornelia (Hattie) McFee was born on 8 May 1887 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Leicester Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Manley McFee and Delilia Jane (Janie) Curtis; ED 131, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
Marriage*Harriet Cornelia (Hattie) McFee married Dover N. Trull on 1 January 1904 at Post Falls, Kootenai, Idaho.2 
Census*Harriet Cornelia (Hattie) McFee and Dover N. Trull appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Cotonwood Precinct, Whitman, Washington, ED 278, sheet 2A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 7 year, 2 children, 2 living.3 
Married Name As of July 1917,her married name was Trull.2 
Death*Harriet Cornelia (Hattie) McFee died on 23 February 1973 at Stevensville, Ravalli, Montana, at age 85.2 

Family

Dover N. Trull b. 1882, d. Jul 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1603] Anita Bradford, "Research Files of Anita Bradford", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Effie May McFee1,2

F, b. 19 January 1889
FatherCharles Manley McFee1 b. 15 Nov 1860, d. 5 Dec 1940
MotherDelilia Jane (Janie) Curtis1 b. 12 Jan 1868, d. 15 Jul 1935
Last Edited9 Aug 2008
Birth*Effie May McFee was born on 19 January 1889 at Buncombe, North Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Leicester Twp., Buncombe, North Carolina, in the household of Charles Manley McFee and Delilia Jane (Janie) Curtis; ED 131, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
Married Name As of 15 November 1905,her married name was Mann.3 
Marriage*Effie May McFee married Jonathan (John) L. Mann on 15 November 1905.2 
CensusEffie May McFee and Jonathan (John) L. Mann appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Post Falls Precinct, Kootenai, Idaho, ED 175, sheet 8B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
Census*Effie May McFee and Jonathan (John) L. Mann appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at St. John, Whitman, Washington, ED 169, sheet 2A, occupation carpenter-general contractor, owned home, 2 children at home.5 
CensusEffie May McFee and Jonathan (John) L. Mann appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at St. John, Whitman, Washington, ED 34, sheet 5B, occupation carpenter, owned home valued at $2,000, 2 sons at home.6 

Family

Jonathan (John) L. Mann b. 18 Mar 1882, d. 13 Mar 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1603] Anita Bradford, "Research Files of Anita Bradford", Ancestral File.
  3. [S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.

Ruth E. Curtis1

F, b. 15 November 1903, d. January 1985
FatherThomas Daniel Curtis1 b. 23 Jun 1870, d. 25 Aug 1921
MotherLela Kansas Ward1 b. 25 Aug 1878, d. 1 Nov 1944
Last Edited9 Aug 2008
Birth*Ruth E. Curtis was born on 15 November 1903 at South Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the household of Thomas Daniel Curtis and Lela Kansas Ward; ED 88, sheet 6A, occupation salesman-lumber, owned home, 3 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 30 December 1923,her married name was Eaton.2 
Marriage*Ruth E. Curtis married Luther Eaton on 30 December 1923.2 
Census*Ruth E. Curtis and Luther Eaton appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina, occupation merchant-grocery store, owned home valued at $3,000, radio, no children.3 
Death*Ruth E. Curtis died in January 1985 at Inman, Spartanburg, South Carolina, at age 81.4 

Family

Luther Eaton b. 1890

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1603] Anita Bradford, "Research Files of Anita Bradford", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Geraldine Curtis1

F, b. 25 May 1913, d. 5 June 1948
FatherThomas Daniel Curtis1 b. 23 Jun 1870, d. 25 Aug 1921
MotherLela Kansas Ward1 b. 25 Aug 1878, d. 1 Nov 1944
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Geraldine Curtis was born on 25 May 1913 at Florida.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the household of Thomas Daniel Curtis and Lela Kansas Ward; ED 88, sheet 6A, occupation salesman-lumber, owned home, 3 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusGeraldine Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the household of Lela Kansas Ward; ED 14, sheet 6A, no occupation, Geraldine worked at a mill, owned home valued at $1,500, widowed, 2 children at home.3 
Death*Geraldine Curtis died on 5 June 1948 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, at age 35; married name Magoon, buried at Landrum Cemetery in Spartanburg, South Carolina.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1603] Anita Bradford, "Research Files of Anita Bradford", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Thomas Daniel Curtis1,2

M, b. 13 November 1921, d. 20 August 1975
FatherThomas Daniel Curtis1 b. 23 Jun 1870, d. 25 Aug 1921
MotherLela Kansas Ward1 b. 25 Aug 1878, d. 1 Nov 1944
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Thomas Daniel Curtis was born on 13 November 1921 at Spartanburg, South Carolina.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the household of Lela Kansas Ward; ED 14, sheet 6A, no occupation, Geraldine worked at a mill, owned home valued at $1,500, widowed, 2 children at home.1 
Death*Thomas Daniel Curtis died on 20 August 1975 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, at age 53; buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, South Carolina.3,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenlawn, Richland, South Carolina.

Ada Blanche Curtis1,2

F, b. 1908, d. 14 January 1966
FatherThomas Daniel Curtis1 b. 23 Jun 1870, d. 25 Aug 1921
MotherLela Kansas Ward1 b. 25 Aug 1878, d. 1 Nov 1944
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Ada Blanche Curtis was born in 1908 at North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Landrum, Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the household of Thomas Daniel Curtis and Lela Kansas Ward; ED 88, sheet 6A, occupation salesman-lumber, owned home, 3 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 24 December 1926,her married name was Young.2 
Marriage*Ada Blanche Curtis married Francis Marion Young on 24 December 1926 at South Carolina.2 
Death*Ada Blanche Curtis died on 14 January 1966 at Columbia, Richland, South Carolina.2,3 
ObitAda Blanche's obituary was published in the Herald on 16 January 1966:
Mrs. Ada Curtis Young, 58, widow of Francis M. Young, 113 Caroline St., died in a Columbia hospital Friday, 6 p.m., after long illness. Daughter of late Thomas D. and Lela Ward Curtis; member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving: son, Marving Young, Spartanburg; daughter, Mrs. Louise Gourley, Rock Hill; sister, Mrs. Ruth Eaton, Landrum; brother, Thomas D.Curtis of Santa Barbara, Calif. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.3 

Family

Francis Marion Young b. 1905, d. 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1603] Anita Bradford, "Research Files of Anita Bradford", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenlawn, Richland, South Carolina.