Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Mary Curtis¹

F, b. December 1909

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 20 Mar 1873, d. 29 Mar 1963

Mother

Lettie Jane Johnson¹ b. 31 Aug 1874, d. 15 Dec 1974

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary Curtis was born in December 1909 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Lettie Jane Johnson; occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ollie Della Curtis¹

F, b. 22 October 1892, d. 30 July 1929

Father

John Patton Curtis¹ b. Oct 1849, d. 28 Dec 1926

Mother

Mary Adeline Walker¹ b. 27 Mar 1857, d. 29 Dec 1943

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Ollie Della Curtis was born on 22 October 1892 at Rutherford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Boiling Springs Twp., Cleveland, North Carolina, in the household of John Patton Curtis and Mary Adeline Walker; ED 49, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 9 children, 6 living.²

Married Name

As of 22 July 1908,her married name was Bowen.^1,3

Marriage*

Ollie Della Curtis married William Oscar Bowen on 22 July 1908 at Rutherford, North Carolina; by Rev. S.E. Richardson, Methodist minister; witnesses Geo. Jenkins, C.M. Dixon, C.G. Walker.^1,3

Death*

Ollie Della Curtis died on 30 July 1929 at Bostic, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 36; from influenza; married W.O. Bowen; buried at Hopewell Church Cemetery.¹

Family

William Oscar Bowen b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 17 Oct 1963

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1416] Brent H. Holcomb, Rutherford County Marriages.

John Bruce Curtis¹

M, b. 14 May 1895, d. 24 August 1974

Father

John Patton Curtis¹ b. Oct 1849, d. 28 Dec 1926

Mother

Mary Adeline Walker¹ b. 27 Mar 1857, d. 29 Dec 1943

Last Edited

17 Jun 2016

Birth*

John Bruce Curtis was born on 14 May 1895 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Boiling Springs Twp., Cleveland, North Carolina, in the household of John Patton Curtis and Mary Adeline Walker; ED 49, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 9 children, 6 living.³

(Witness) Census

John Bruce Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Patton Curtis and Mary Adeline Walker; ED 127, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 38 years, 9 children, 5 living.³

Marriage*

John Bruce Curtis married Dovie Dixon on 25 February 1915 at Elllenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina.^4,5

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 John Bruce Curtis registered for the draft at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 1 child.²

Census*

He and Dovie Dixon appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children, mothe, nephew and niece.⁶

Census

John Bruce Curtis and Dovie Dixon appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 81-7, sheet 7B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 10 children, mother, and Albert's family.⁷

Death*

John Bruce Curtis died on 24 August 1974 at Forest City, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 79; in the Rutherfordton hospital; occupation carpenter; married Dovie Dixon; buried at Campfield Memorial Cemetery in Mooresville, Catawba County.¹

Family

Dovie Dixon b. 7 Nov 1895, d. 15 Dec 1978

Children

Julius Albert Curtis+⁶ b. 22 Jan 1916, d. 22 Jun 2003
Henry Clyde Curtis+⁶ b. 9 Feb 1918, d. 6 Feb 1979
James Marshall Curtis⁶ b. 20 Feb 1920, d. 2 Apr 1999
Ollie Mozelle Curtis⁶ b. 29 Jul 1923, d. 22 Jun 2015
Hubert Harlan Curtis⁸ b. 20 Jan 1925, d. 13 Oct 1987
Betty Laura Curtis⁶ b. 1927
Lawson Herbert Curtis⁹ b. 8 Apr 1929, d. 10 Feb 1996
Charles Marion Curtis⁷ b. 14 Jul 1931, d. 4 Mar 1993
Frances Irene Curtis⁷ b. 26 Dec 1935, d. 2 Mar 2005

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1930] RG Clarke, "Glen Wallace Clarke Family Tree", Ancestral File, 1930.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.

Dovie Dixon¹

F, b. 7 November 1895, d. 15 December 1978

Last Edited

21 Oct 2017

Birth*

Dovie Dixon was born on 7 November 1895 at North Carolina; daughter of Bud and Laura Dixon.^2,3

Married Name

As of 25 February 1915,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Marriage*

She married John Bruce Curtis, son of John Patton Curtis and Mary Adeline Walker, on 25 February 1915 at Elllenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,4

Census*

Dovie Dixon and John Bruce Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 5, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children, mothe, nephew and niece.⁵

Census

Dovie Dixon and John Bruce Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 81-7, sheet 7B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 10 children, mother, and Albert's family.⁶

Death*

Dovie Dixon died on 15 December 1978 at Mooresboro, Cleveland, North Carolina, at age 83; buried at Campfield Memorial Baptist Cemetery.^3,7,8

Family

John Bruce Curtis b. 14 May 1895, d. 24 Aug 1974

Children

Julius Albert Curtis+⁵ b. 22 Jan 1916, d. 22 Jun 2003
Henry Clyde Curtis+⁵ b. 9 Feb 1918, d. 6 Feb 1979
James Marshall Curtis⁵ b. 20 Feb 1920, d. 2 Apr 1999
Ollie Mozelle Curtis⁵ b. 29 Jul 1923, d. 22 Jun 2015
Hubert Harlan Curtis⁹ b. 20 Jan 1925, d. 13 Oct 1987
Betty Laura Curtis⁵ b. 1927
Lawson Herbert Curtis¹⁰ b. 8 Apr 1929, d. 10 Feb 1996
Charles Marion Curtis⁶ b. 14 Jul 1931, d. 4 Mar 1993
Frances Irene Curtis⁶ b. 26 Dec 1935, d. 2 Mar 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Campbell, Rutherford, North Carolina.
[S1930] RG Clarke, "Glen Wallace Clarke Family Tree", Ancestral File, 1930.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.

Alma Maude Murphy¹

F, b. 8 October 1891, d. 12 April 1973

Father

Montravil L. Murphy¹ b. Jul 1871, d. 27 Dec 1969

Mother

Wilda (Wildy) D. Curtis¹ b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 25 Aug 1957

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Alma Maude Murphy was born on 8 October 1891 at North Carolina.¹

Death*

She died on 12 April 1973 at Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 81; married name Laughter, buried at Montford Cove Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherford County.¹

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹

F, b. 10 October 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Father

Joshua Curtis Jr.¹ b. 1799, d. 15 Mar 1874

Mother

Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Stroud¹ b. 1803

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis was born on 10 October 1836 at Marion, Burke, North Carolina; prior to the formation of McDowell.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 August 1850 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Joshua Curtis Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Stroud; page 270b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 5 children and Margaret Stroud at home.²

Married Name

As of 1 January 1856,her married name was Noblitt.³

Marriage*

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis married Merritt C. Noblitt on 1 January 1856 at McDowell, North Carolina; Merit Curtis, Thos. Y. Greenlee, bondsmen.³

Census*

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis and Merritt C. Noblitt appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 at Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.⁴

Census

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis and Merritt C. Noblitt appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁵

Census*

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 20A, widowed, 10 children, 8 living; living with Thomas.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 126, sheet 11A, own income, widowed, 11 chldren, 8 living; lived alone.⁷

Death*

She died on 23 May 1918 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 81; buried at "home burial ground, Buffalo Co."¹

Family

Merritt C. Noblitt b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Children

Enoch Charles Noblitt+⁴ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 10 Mar 1924
William M. Noblitt⁴ b. Mar 1860
Martin Walker Noblitt⁴ b. 30 Nov 1861, d. 7 Apr 1946
Laura Matilda Noblitt⁴ b. 1 May 1863, d. 26 Sep 1931
Drucilla G. Noblitt⁴ b. 1866
Joseph L. Noblitt⁴ b. 1869
Thomas J. Noblitt⁵ b. 14 Dec 1873, d. 22 Dec 1922
Benjamin F. Noblitt⁵ b. 1879

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Merritt C. Noblitt¹

M, b. 1837, d. between 1881 and 1899

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Merritt C. Noblitt was born in 1837 at Burke, North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis, daughter of Joshua Curtis Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Stroud, on 1 January 1856 at McDowell, North Carolina; Merit Curtis, Thos. Y. Greenlee, bondsmen.¹

Census*

Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 at Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.²

Census

Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

DeathAp*

Merritt C. Noblitt appears to have died or disappeared between 1881 and 1899 at McDowell, North Carolina, Cassie was widowed in 1900.⁴

Family

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Children

Enoch Charles Noblitt+² b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 10 Mar 1924
William M. Noblitt² b. Mar 1860
Martin Walker Noblitt² b. 30 Nov 1861, d. 7 Apr 1946
Laura Matilda Noblitt² b. 1 May 1863, d. 26 Sep 1931
Drucilla G. Noblitt² b. 1866
Joseph L. Noblitt² b. 1869
Thomas J. Noblitt³ b. 14 Dec 1873, d. 22 Dec 1922
Benjamin F. Noblitt³ b. 1879

Citations

[S830] North Carolina Works Progress Administration, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Enoch Charles Noblitt¹

M, b. 22 January 1857, d. 10 March 1924

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Enoch Charles Noblitt was born on 22 January 1857 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Enoch Charles Noblitt married Sarah L. (?) circa 1885 at North Carolina.⁴

Census*

Enoch Charles Noblitt and Sarah L. (?) appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 18A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Enoch Charles Noblitt died on 10 March 1924 at North Carolina at age 67; occupation minister, married; buried at the Buffalo Cemetery.^2,3

Family

Sarah L. (?) b. Oct 1854

Children

Charles E. Noblitt⁴ b. Jan 1887
Joseph N. Noblitt⁴ b. Nov 1890
Fannie E. Noblitt⁴ b. Jul 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1606] Various, Rutherford County, North Carolina Cemetery Transcriptions, Buffalo.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

William M. Noblitt¹

M, b. March 1860

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

William M. Noblitt was born in March 1860 at North Carolina.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.¹

Census*

William M. Noblitt appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Woodlawn, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 125, sheet 9B, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 10 years, 8 children, 3 living.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Martin Walker Noblitt^1,2

M, b. 30 November 1861, d. 7 April 1946

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Martin Walker Noblitt was born on 30 November 1861 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Martin Walker Noblitt appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Martin Walker Noblitt died on 7 April 1946 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 84; married Sophia Ann Butter; occupation jeweler; buried at Riverside Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Laura Matilda Noblitt^1,2

F, b. 1 May 1863, d. 26 September 1931

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Laura Matilda Noblitt was born on 1 May 1863 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Laura Matilda Noblitt appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Laura Matilda Noblitt died on 26 September 1931 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 68; married W.M. Epply; cemetery name not legible.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Drucilla G. Noblitt¹

F, b. 1866

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Drucilla G. Noblitt was born in 1866 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Drucilla G. Noblitt appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Joseph L. Noblitt¹

M, b. 1869

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Name Variation

Joseph L. Noblitt was also known as Harvey D. Noblitt.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1869 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 Rutherfordton P.O., Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 18b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Joseph L. Noblitt appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Thomas J. Noblitt¹

M, b. 14 December 1873, d. 22 December 1922

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Thomas J. Noblitt was born on 14 December 1873 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Thomas J. Noblitt married Annah (?) in 1899 at North Carolina.⁴

Census*

Thomas J. Noblitt and Annah (?) appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 20A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 1 year, no children; mother lived with them.⁴

Death*

Thomas J. Noblitt died on 22 December 1922 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 49; from influenza; occupation lumberman, wife's name not given; buried at Asheville Cemetery.³

Family

Annah (?) b. May 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Benjamin F. Noblitt¹

M, b. 1879

Father

Merritt C. Noblitt¹ b. 1837, d. bt 1881 - 1899

Mother

Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1836, d. 23 May 1918

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Benjamin F. Noblitt was born in 1879 at Rutherford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis; page 580B, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Annah (?)¹

F, b. May 1882

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Annah (?) was born in May 1882 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 1899,her married name was Noblitt.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas J. Noblitt, son of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis, in 1899 at North Carolina.¹

Census

Annah (?) and Thomas J. Noblitt appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 20A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 1 year, no children; mother lived with them.¹

Family

Thomas J. Noblitt b. 14 Dec 1873, d. 22 Dec 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah L. (?)¹

F, b. October 1854

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Sarah L. (?) was born in October 1854 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1885,her married name was Noblitt.¹

Marriage*

She married Enoch Charles Noblitt, son of Merritt C. Noblitt and Dorcas Cassandra (Cassie) Curtis, circa 1885 at North Carolina.¹

Census

Sarah L. (?) and Enoch Charles Noblitt appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 130, sheet 18A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Family

Enoch Charles Noblitt b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 10 Mar 1924

Children

Charles E. Noblitt¹ b. Jan 1887
Joseph N. Noblitt¹ b. Nov 1890
Fannie E. Noblitt¹ b. Jul 1893

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Charles E. Noblitt¹

M, b. January 1887

Father

Enoch Charles Noblitt¹ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 10 Mar 1924

Mother

Sarah L. (?)¹ b. Oct 1854

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Charles E. Noblitt was born in January 1887 at Rutherford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Enoch Charles Noblitt and Sarah L. (?); ED 130, sheet 18A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Joseph N. Noblitt¹

M, b. November 1890

Father

Enoch Charles Noblitt¹ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 10 Mar 1924

Mother

Sarah L. (?)¹ b. Oct 1854

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Joseph N. Noblitt was born in November 1890 at Rutherford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Enoch Charles Noblitt and Sarah L. (?); ED 130, sheet 18A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fannie E. Noblitt¹

F, b. July 1893

Father

Enoch Charles Noblitt¹ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 10 Mar 1924

Mother

Sarah L. (?)¹ b. Oct 1854

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Fannie E. Noblitt was born in July 1893 at Rutherford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 Chimney Rock Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Enoch Charles Noblitt and Sarah L. (?); ED 130, sheet 18A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Alice Elizabeth Crawley¹

F, b. 21 June 1885, d. 2 August 1970

Father

Daniel S. Crawley¹ b. Sep 1856

Mother

Catharine (Kate) Curtis¹ b. Apr 1859

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Alice Elizabeth Crawley was born on 21 June 1885 at Rutherford, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 High Shoals, Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Daniel S. Crawley and Catharine (Kate) Curtis; ED 139, sheet 31B, occupation cotton mill, renting, married 22 years, 9 children, 6 living.²

Death*

Alice Elizabeth Crawley died on 2 August 1970 at Union Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 85; married name Young; buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Willie Everette Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1 March 1889, d. 19 June 1965

Father

John Patton Curtis¹ b. Oct 1849, d. 28 Dec 1926

Mother

Mary Adeline Walker¹ b. 27 Mar 1857, d. 29 Dec 1943

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Willie Everette Curtis was born on 1 March 1889 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Boiling Springs Twp., Cleveland, North Carolina, in the household of John Patton Curtis and Mary Adeline Walker; ED 49, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 30 years, 9 children, 6 living.¹

Marriage*

Willie Everette Curtis married Mary Malissa (Lissa) Bowen on 27 February 1907 at Rutherford, North Carolina; by H.D. Harrill, Baptist minister; witnesses G.W. Curtis, F.J. Curtis, Effie Harrill.^2,3

Death*

Willie Everette Curtis died on 19 June 1965 at Mooresboro, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 76; at a Morganton hospital; married Mary Lissie Bowen; buried at Race Path Baptist Church Cemetery in Mooresboro.²

Family

Mary Malissa (Lissa) Bowen b. 2 Jul 1887, d. 10 May 1967

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1416] Brent H. Holcomb, Rutherford County Marriages.

Talmadge Curtis¹

M, b. 17 June 1903, d. 13 July 1961

Father

Freeman Jason Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1877, d. 8 Nov 1971

Mother

Charity Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 24 Apr 1879, d. 22 Mar 1956

Last Edited

17 Jun 2016

Birth*

Talmadge Curtis was born on 17 June 1903 at Bostic, Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis and Charity Elizabeth Curtis; ED 127, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Talmadge Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis and Charity Elizabeth Curtis; ED 155, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 sons at home.⁴

Marriage*

Talmadge Curtis married Mary Elizabeth McGinnis circa 1928 at North Carolina.⁵

Census*

Talmadge Curtis and Mary Elizabeth McGinnis appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Henrietta, Rutherford, North Carolina, ED 81-22, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 sons.⁶

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Talmadge Curtis registered for the draft at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by H.S. McGinnis of Henrietta.³

Death*

He died on 13 July 1961 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 58; occupation hospital attendant; married Mary McGinnis; buried at High Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherford County.²

Family

Mary Elizabeth McGinnis b. 24 May 1908, d. 7 Sep 1983

Children

Buren A. Curtis⁷ b. 6 Aug 1929, d. 17 Feb 2014
Robert Glenn Curtis⁸ b. 4 Feb 1937, d. 21 Jan 2010

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Herman Edgar Curtis^1,2

M, b. 6 September 1909, d. 9 September 1962

Father

Freeman Jason Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1877, d. 8 Nov 1971

Mother

Charity Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 24 Apr 1879, d. 22 Mar 1956

Last Edited

17 Jun 2016

Birth*

Herman Edgar Curtis was born on 6 September 1909 at Rutherford, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis and Charity Elizabeth Curtis; ED 127, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Herman Edgar Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis and Charity Elizabeth Curtis; ED 155, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 sons at home.³

Marriage*

Herman Edgar Curtis married Myrtice Bertha Doty circa 1928 at North Carolina.⁴

Census*

Herman Edgar Curtis and Myrtice Bertha Doty appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, ED 12-15, sheet 10B, occupation attendant-state hospital, renting, 3 children.⁵

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Herman Edgar Curtis registered for the draft at State Hospital, Morganton, Burke, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by State Hospital, married.⁶

Death*

He died on 9 September 1962 at Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, at age 53; married Myrtice Doty; buried at Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery in Ellenboro.²

Family

Myrtice Bertha Doty b. 18 Nov 1905, d. 10 Jan 1978

Children

Edith Hermina Curtis⁷ b. 22 Feb 1930, d. 10 May 2008
Robert Edgar Curtis⁷ b. 1 Apr 1932, d. 3 Jul 1990
Johnnie William Curtis⁷ b. 31 Dec 1935, d. 9 Jan 1989

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Furman Weldon Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 February 1908, d. 11 January 1988

Father

Freeman Jason Curtis³ b. 8 Jun 1877, d. 8 Nov 1971

Mother

Charity Elizabeth Curtis³ b. 24 Apr 1879, d. 22 Mar 1956

Last Edited

17 Jun 2016

Birth*

Furman Weldon Curtis was born on 8 February 1908 at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis and Charity Elizabeth Curtis; ED 127, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Furman Weldon Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Colfax Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis and Charity Elizabeth Curtis; ED 155, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 sons at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Furman Weldon Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 Colfax District, Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of Freeman Jason Curtis; ED 5, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 1 son and 1 brother at home.⁶

Marriage*

Furman Weldon Curtis married Vernie Lee Owens circa 1941 at North Carolina.⁷

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Furman Weldon Curtis registered for the draft at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself, wife Vernie Lee.⁴

Death*

He died on 11 January 1988 at Ellenboro, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 79; buried at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.^2,8

Family

Vernie Lee Owens b. 11 Oct 1914, d. 11 Mar 2011

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bethel, Rutherford, North Carolina.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Aldorado Crawley¹

F, b. November 1879

Father

John Wesley Crawley¹ b. 15 Jun 1853, d. 6 Jan 1929

Mother

Susannah Eldorado Curtis¹ b. 1856, d. b 1900

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Aldorado Crawley was born in November 1879 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 139, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Aldorado Crawley appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 135, sheet 5A, occupation cotton mill; widowed, 7 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary Crawley¹

F, b. April 1882

Father

John Wesley Crawley¹ b. 15 Jun 1853, d. 6 Jan 1929

Mother

Susannah Eldorado Curtis¹ b. 1856, d. b 1900

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Mary Crawley was born in April 1882 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 139, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Crawley appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 135, sheet 5A, occupation cotton mill; widowed, 7 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Callie Catherine Crawley^1,2

F, b. 11 September 1887, d. 14 June 1964

Father

John Wesley Crawley¹ b. 15 Jun 1853, d. 6 Jan 1929

Mother

Susannah Eldorado Curtis¹ b. 1856, d. b 1900

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Callie Catherine Crawley was born on 11 September 1887 at North Carolina; 1900 census says February 1883; death certificate says 11 Sep 1885.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 139, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Callie Catherine Crawley appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 135, sheet 5A, occupation cotton mill; widowed, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Callie Catherine Crawley died on 14 June 1964 at North Carolina at age 76; buried at Cliffside Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1606] Various, Rutherford County, North Carolina Cemetery Transcriptions, Cliffside.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Alice Crawley¹

F, b. 7 May 1891, d. 12 June 1957

Father

John Wesley Crawley¹ b. 15 Jun 1853, d. 6 Jan 1929

Mother

Susannah Eldorado Curtis¹ b. 1856, d. b 1900

Last Edited

23 Jun 2008

Birth*

Alice Crawley was born on 7 May 1891 at North Carolina; 1900 census says May 1888.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 139, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Alice Crawley appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 135, sheet 5A, occupation cotton mill; widowed, 7 children at home.³

Death*

Alice Crawley died on 12 June 1957 at Spindale, Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 66; married name Bullard; buried at Spindale Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Samuel Jones Crawley^1,2

M, b. 9 May 1893

Father

John Wesley Crawley¹ b. 15 Jun 1853, d. 6 Jan 1929

Mother

Susannah Eldorado Curtis¹ b. 1856, d. b 1900

Last Edited

24 Jun 2008

Birth*

Samuel Jones Crawley was born on 9 May 1893 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 139, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Samuel Jones Crawley appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 High Shoal Twp., Rutherford, North Carolina, in the household of John Wesley Crawley; ED 135, sheet 5A, occupation cotton mill; widowed, 7 children at home.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Samuel Jones Crawley registered for the draft at Forest City, Rutherford, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 1 child.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1917.