Cora Lee1

F, b. 20 October 1871, d. 11 November 1959
Last Edited17 Nov 2011
Birth*Cora Lee was born on 20 October 1871 at Belton, Bell, Texas.2 
Married Name As of 7 April 1898,her married name was Curtis.2 
Marriage*She married Alonzo Leonidas (Lon) Curtis, son of Moses Manson Curtis and Susan Catherine McElroy, on 7 April 1898 at Bell, Texas.1,2 
Census*Cora Lee and Alonzo Leonidas (Lon) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Belton, Bell, Texas, ED 3, sheet 8B, occupation lawyer-general practice, married 12 years, 1 child, 1 living.3 
Death*Cora Lee died on 11 November 1959 at Belton, Bell, Texas, at age 88; buried at North Belton Cemetery.2 
ObitCora's obituary was published in the Bell County Democrat on circa 12 November 1959:
Funeral services for Mrs. A.L. Curtis were held at 4 p.m. Thursday in Heartfield Chapel, following her demise Wednesday after an extended illness. Rev. Nolan M. Fisher, pastor of the Belton Methodist church, of which Mrs. Curtis was a member, conducted the services. Mrs. Curtis was the former Miss Cora Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben D. Lee, Bell County pioneers. She was born in Belton October 20, 1871, and was married to A.L. Curtis, prominent Belton attorney, in 1897. She was an accomplished musician, and was organist at the Methodist church here for many years, being the first organist to play the present pipe organ when it was installed.
She is survived by one son, Lee Curtis, Belton attorney, three grandsons, Lon, Russ and Ben Lee Curtis, and two brothers, Aubrey M. Lee of Mineral Wells, and Ben D. Lee of Palacios. Mrs. Curtis preceded her in death in December 1934. Burial was in the North Belton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Sanderford, James K. Evetts, Leslie Mitchell, Harry Blair, Dr. J.G. Sewell, Dr. H. W. Sewell, all of Belton, Paul Baker of Austin and R.G. Hausinger of Cleburne.2 

Family

Alonzo Leonidas (Lon) Curtis b. 5 Dec 1872, d. 28 Dec 1934
Child

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Bell County Marriage Book M, page 208.
  2. [S1623] Bell County Democrat, Various.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Bell County birth record, Book 10, page 150.

Alonzo Lee (Lee) Curtis1,2

M, b. 17 July 1899, d. 7 May 1979
FatherAlonzo Leonidas (Lon) Curtis1 b. 5 Dec 1872, d. 28 Dec 1934
MotherCora Lee1 b. 20 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1959
Last Edited28 Jul 2008
Birth*Alonzo Lee (Lee) Curtis was born on 17 July 1899 at Belton, Bell, Texas.1,3 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Alonzo Lee (Lee) Curtis registered for the draft at Main Street, Belton, Bell, Texas; at the time, he was employed by unemployed, student, nearest relative Mrs. A.L. Curtis.4 
Marriage*He married Blanche Mildred Carpenter circa 1945 at Texas.5 
Death*Alonzo Lee (Lee) Curtis died on 7 May 1979 at Belton, Bell, Texas, at age 79.3,6 

Family

Blanche Mildred Carpenter b. 27 Jul 1914, d. 9 May 1979

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Bell County birth record, Book 10, page 150.
  2. [S1623] Bell County Democrat, Various.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  5. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Bell County birth record of Thomas Curtis.
  6. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record.

Blanche Mildred Carpenter1

F, b. 27 July 1914, d. 9 May 1979
Last Edited26 Jul 2008
Birth*Blanche Mildred Carpenter was born on 27 July 1914 at Texas.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1945,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Alonzo Lee (Lee) Curtis, son of Alonzo Leonidas (Lon) Curtis and Cora Lee, circa 1945 at Texas.1 
Death*Blanche Mildred Carpenter died on 9 May 1979 at Belton, Bell, Texas, at age 64.2,3 

Family

Alonzo Lee (Lee) Curtis b. 17 Jul 1899, d. 7 May 1979

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Bell County birth record of Thomas Curtis.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record.

Jesse Cloys Webb1,2

M, b. 10 September 1934, d. 5 March 1986
FatherElijah Hobert Webb1 b. 12 Nov 1896, d. 29 Jan 1983
MotherJessie Cole1 b. 30 Jan 1904, d. 13 Nov 1963
Last Edited9 May 2008
Birth*Jesse Cloys Webb was born on 10 September 1934 at Monroe, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 5 March 1986 at Merrifield, Crow Wing, Minnesota, at age 51.1 
ObitJesse Cloys's obituary was published in the an unknown place on circa 6 March 1986:
Jesse C. Webb, 51, of Star Route, Merrifield, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1934, in Madisonville, Tenn., and had been an area resident for the last four years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Sally; one son, Jesse of Champlin; one daughter, Kimberly Kay of Bay City, Mich; three brothers, Elmer Webb of Knoxville, Tenn., E.H. Webb of Nashville, Tenn. and Parks Webb of Virginia; two sisters, Mary Lee Miller of Madisonville, Tenn. and Annette White of Sweetwater, Tenn. His parents died earlier. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nelson-Duran Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Spencer officiating.2 

Citations

  1. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S1594] Descendants of E.H. Webb, "Webb Family of Monroe County Tennessee", Ancestral File.

Parks Hyatt Webb1

M, b. 24 April 1930, d. 19 January 2013
FatherElijah Hobert Webb1 b. 12 Nov 1896, d. 29 Jan 1983
MotherJessie Cole1 b. 30 Jan 1904, d. 13 Nov 1963
Last Edited7 Mar 2016
Birth*Parks Hyatt Webb was born on 24 April 1930 at Madisonville, Monroe, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 29 April 1940 District 3, Monroe, Tennessee, in the household of Elijah Hobert Webb and Jessie Cole; ED 62-8, sheet 18A, occupation tenant farmer, renting, 7 children.3 
Marriage*Parks Hyatt Webb married Betty Lou Thacker on 13 November 1954 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.1 
Death*Parks Hyatt Webb died on 19 January 2013 at Urbanna, Middlesex, Virginia, at age 82.2,4,5 
ObitParks Hyatt's obituary was published in the Newport News Daily Press on 21 January 2013:

Parks H. Webb, age 82, of Urbanna passed peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was the widower of Betty L. Webb and a retiree of the Newport News Ship Yard. Survived by his children, Kathryn W. Osborne, Dennis J. Webb, Donna G. Wright, Diana G. Hosmer, Kristy D. Webb, Jennifer A. Webb and John W. Francis. Sisters, Mary Lee Miller, Annette White, 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00am Wednesday at Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Tuesday at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.5 

Family

Betty Lou Thacker b. 31 Mar 1935, d. 4 Oct 2012

Citations

  1. [S1594] Descendants of E.H. Webb, "Webb Family of Monroe County Tennessee", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  4. [S2310] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Joe Austin Miller1,2

M, b. 19 June 1933, d. 23 February 2005
Last Edited12 Jun 2008
Birth*Joe Austin Miller was born on 19 June 1933 at Vonore, Monroe, Tennessee.3,1 
Death*He died on 23 February 2005 at Madisonville, Monroe, Tennessee, at age 71.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1594] Descendants of E.H. Webb, "Webb Family of Monroe County Tennessee", Ancestral File.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Stephen Perry Womack1

M, b. circa 1960, d. 22 January 2002
Last Edited22 Jul 2008
Birth*Stephen Perry Womack was born circa 1960.1 
Death*He died on 22 January 2002 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1594] Descendants of E.H. Webb, "Webb Family of Monroe County Tennessee", Ancestral File.

Max Van Allbee1

M, b. 4 September 1924, d. 6 September 1924
FatherRay Lewis Allbee1 b. 15 Mar 1897, d. 13 Apr 1963
MotherFlorence Mina Van Cleave1 b. 24 Sep 1895, d. 15 Jun 1985
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Max Van Allbee was born on 4 September 1924 at Eddy, Grant, Oklahoma.1 
Death*He died on 6 September 1924 at Eddy, Grant, Oklahoma; buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Nardin, Kay County.1 

Citations

  1. [S6] Joyce Thomas, "Joyce Thomas", Ancestral File.

Unknown (?)1

F, b. circa 1640
Last Edited19 May 2008
Birth*Unknown (?) was born circa 1640; based on John's date of birth.1 
Married Name As of circa 1667,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Frances Crashawe, circa 1667; no marriage record found in Chesterfield Parish.1 

Family

John Curtis b. 9 Jul 1639
Children

Citations

  1. [S1376] Inc. The Generations Network, Chesterfield Parish Records.

Richard Curtis1

M, b. 20 March 1669/70
FatherJohn Curtis1 b. 9 Jul 1639
MotherUnknown (?)1 b. c 1640
Last Edited19 May 2008
Birth*Richard Curtis was born on 20 March 1669/70 at Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S1376] Inc. The Generations Network, Chesterfield Parish Records.

Robert Curtis1

M, b. 1 February 1672/73
FatherJohn Curtis1 b. 9 Jul 1639
MotherUnknown (?)1 b. c 1640
Last Edited19 May 2008
Birth*Robert Curtis was born on 1 February 1672/73 at Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S1376] Inc. The Generations Network, Chesterfield Parish Records.

Burgess Alonzo Edwards1

M, b. 9 May 1843, d. 27 May 1913
MotherRinda (?)2 b. 1810
Last Edited23 Nov 2008
Birth*Burgess Alonzo Edwards was born on 9 May 1843 at North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Benton P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Rinda (?); page 442, apparently widowed, 3 apparent sons living with her.2 
Marriage*Burgess Alonzo Edwards married Della Ann (Delian) Curtis, daughter of Asbury Curtis and Anna Burnett, on 10 December 1861 at Ducktown, Polk, Tennessee.1 
Milit-Beg*Burgess Alonzo Edwards began military service circa 1862 at North Carolina as a Corporal, Company A, Thomas Legion Infantry Regiment North Carolina (Confederate.)3 
Milit-BegHe began military service circa 1863 at Tennessee as a Private, Company l, 9th Cavalry Regiment Tennessee (Union.)3 
Census*He and Della Ann (Delian) Curtis appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 at Hiwassee P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, page 80, occupation mine hand, renting, 5 children at home.4 
CensusBurgess Alonzo Edwards and Della Ann (Delian) Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 8, Polk, Tennessee, page 55D, occupation dry goods merchant, 8 children at home.5 
Marriage*Burgess Alonzo Edwards married Rebecca E. McNelly on 1 January 1890 at Bradley, Tennessee.6,7 
Census*Burgess Alonzo Edwards and Rebecca E. McNelly appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at District 8, Bradley, Tennessee, ED 14, sheet 2B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 10 years, Rebecca reported 1 child, 1 living who was not present in household.6 
CensusBurgess Alonzo Edwards and Rebecca E. McNelly appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at District 3, Bradley, Tennessee, ED 15, sheet4B, occupation retail merchant-dry goods, married 20 years, 2 children, none living by this marriage; 2 nieces and a grandson lived with them.8 
Death*Burgess Alonzo Edwards died on 27 May 1913 at Charleston, Bradley, Tennessee, at age 70; buried at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.9,10 
ObitBurgess Alonzo's obituary was published in the Herald on 29 May 1913:
29
B. A. Edwards, one of the best known citizens of this county, died at his home in Charleston Tuesday about eleven o'clock. Mr. Edwards had been in failing health for a number of months. On the 20 instant he suffered a stroke of apoplexy and his condition became critical at once. He lingered for week in this condition.
The funeral occurred from the home in Charleston on Wednesday, the sermon was preached by Rev. S. S. Boyer of Chattanooga who was assisted by Rev. J. A. Whither of this city. Interment was in the family burial ground. Mr. Edwards was 70 years of age, he was a prominent mason and a member of Oviatt Post G. A. R.
He is survived by his widow and children. Mr. Edwards had succeeded in accumulating a considerable fortune. At the time of his death he was president of the Hiwassee Bank at Charleston and was financially interested in other important enterprises there and in other parts of the country.
Mr. Edwards was twice married and was the father of eight children. His sons are, H. H. Edwards with the Tennessee Power Company of this city; Edgar Edwards, connected with his father in business in Charleston; J. M. (James Monroe) Edwards, and I. M. Edwards. both prominent farmers of the county; B. N. (Bascom Napoleon) Edwards, Railway Agent at Wautauga, Tennessee. The daughters are Mrs. W. S. Palmer of Chattanooga; and Mrs. Hugh Hayes of Stillwell Oklahoma. In the death of Mr. Edwards the county has not only lost a man strong financially, but a model citizen and a man who was known far and wide as a friend to all whom he might help. 
ObitBurgess Alonzo's obituary was published in the Times on 29 May 1913:
B.A. Edwards, aged 70 years, died at his home in Charleston, Tenn., Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and eight children, one of the daughters being Mrs. W.S. Palmer of this city. He was president of the Hiwassee Bank at Charleston, and was one of the most prominent and well-liked men of that place. Funeral services were held from his late residence, in Charleston, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. Boyer of Chattanooga, assisted by the Rev. Whitner of Cleveland, Tenn., officiating. Interment was in the family graveyard.11 

Family 1

Della Ann (Delian) Curtis b. 8 Feb 1844, d. 10 Jun 1887
Children

Family 2

Rebecca E. McNelly b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 10 Jan 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S1595] "Anneos18", "McDonald/Edwards Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1171] Historical Data Systems, American Civil War Soldiers Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1596] Bradley County Clerk, Bradley County, Tennessee Marriage Records.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1427] Ernest Lafayette Ross, Bradley County Cemeteries.
  10. [S1598] Edwards Family, "Research Collection of Richard Edwards", Ancestral File.
  11. [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  13. [S1427] Ernest Lafayette Ross, Bradley County Cemeteries, Fort Hill.

Rinda (?)1

F, b. 1810
Last Edited1 Jun 2008
Birth*Rinda (?) was born in 1810 at North Carolina.1 
Census*She appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 at Benton P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, page 442, apparently widowed, 3 apparent sons living with her.1 
NoteB* No furthe record after 1860. 

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Osama (Ossamio, Osima, Ossimy) Edwards1,2

M, b. 1846
MotherRinda (?)1 b. 1810
Last Edited1 Jun 2008
Birth*Osama (Ossamio, Osima, Ossimy) Edwards was born in 1846 at North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Benton P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Rinda (?); page 442, apparently widowed, 3 apparent sons living with her.1 
Milit-BegOsama (Ossamio, Osima, Ossimy) Edwards began military service between 1862 and 1865 at North Carolina as a Private, Company H, Walker's Battalion, Thomas' Legion; no further information in index. Listed as "Ossimy Edwards."2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service between 1862 and 1865 at Tennessee as a Private, 43rd Tennessee Infantry/5 East Tennessee Volunteers (Confederate), Gillespie's Regiment; no further information in index. Listed as "Osima Edwards" and as "Ossamio Edwards."2 
Milit-BegHe began military service between 1863 and 1865 at Tennessee as a Private, 11th Cavalry Regiment Tennessee (Union); no further information in index. Listed as "Osimy Edwards," also "Osinng I. Edwards."2 
NoteB* No further record after Civil War. 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1171] Historical Data Systems, American Civil War Soldiers Records.

Anornos Edwards1

M, b. 1848
MotherRinda (?)1 b. 1810
Last Edited14 Apr 2009
Birth*Anornos Edwards was born in 1848 at North Carolina.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Benton P.O., District 8, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Rinda (?); page 442, apparently widowed, 3 apparent sons living with her.1 
NoteB* No further record after 1860. 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.