Marie A. (?)1

F, b. 1910
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Marie A. (?) was born in 1910 at Texas.1 
Married Name As of 1930,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Max W. Curtis, son of George Washington Curtis and Maud E. Jackson, in 1930 at Uvalde, Texas.1 
Census*Marie A. (?) and Max W. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Junction, Kimble, Texas, ED 134, sheet 14A, occupation salesman-groceries, living with parents, just married.1 

Family

Max W. Curtis b. 1901

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Inez (?)1

F, b. 1911
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Inez (?) was born in 1911 at Texas.1 
Married Name As of circa 1929,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Raymond J. Curtis, son of George Washington Curtis and Maud E. Jackson, circa 1929 at Texas.1 
Census*Inez (?) and Raymond J. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Junction, Kimble, Texas, ED 1, sheet 9A, occupation truck driver-general hauling, renting-$12 month, no children.1 

Family

Raymond J. Curtis b. 29 Mar 1906, d. 16 May 1979

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Erma M. Polvado1,2

F, b. 1905
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Erma M. Polvado was born in 1905 at Texas.3 
Census*She appeared on the census of 6 March 1920 at Justice Precinct 4, Bandera, Texas, ED 9, sheet 5B, single, living with her parents, John and Elizabeth Polvado.3 
Married Name As of circa 1927,her married name was Curtis.3 
Marriage*She married Rex Conway Curtis, son of George Washington Curtis and Maud E. Jackson, circa 1927 at Texas.3 
Census*Erma M. Polvado and Rex Conway Curtis appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, ED 11, sheet 18B, occupation laborer-garage, renting-$8 month, 1 son at home.3 

Family

Rex Conway Curtis b. 3 Jan 1899, d. 5 Mar 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth records of 2 children.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

R.C. Curtis1

M, b. 8 June 1928, d. 3 June 1930
FatherRex Conway Curtis1 b. 3 Jan 1899, d. 5 Mar 1946
MotherErma M. Polvado1 b. 1905
Last Edited9 Sep 2008
Birth*R.C. Curtis was born on 8 June 1928 at Uvalde, Texas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, in the household of Rex Conway Curtis and Erma M. Polvado; ED 11, sheet 18B, occupation laborer-garage, renting-$8 month, 1 son at home.1 
Death*R.C. Curtis died on 3 June 1930 at Uvalde, Uvalde, Texas, at age 1.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Marie R. Curtis1

F, b. 1922
FatherLouis Henry Curtis1 b. 16 Jan 1898, d. 22 Feb 1965
Last Edited7 Sep 2008
Birth*Marie R. Curtis was born in 1922 at Texas; granddaughter; Louis divorced, mother unknown.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Thomas Newton Curtis and Ella Clarinda Thomas; ED 4, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home valued at $1,000, 3 sons and a granddaughter at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ida Grace Smith1

F, b. 10 May 1912, d. 7 February 2004
Last Edited9 Sep 2008
Birth*Ida Grace Smith was born on 10 May 1912.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ray Columbus Curtis, son of Thomas Newton Curtis and Ella Clarinda Thomas, circa 1930 at Texas.3 
Married Name As of between 1931 and 1935,her married name was Curtis.1 
Death*Ida Grace Smith died on 7 February 2004 at Junction, Kimble, Texas, at age 91; buried at the Junction Cemetery.2 

Family

Ray Columbus Curtis b. 4 Nov 1909, d. 31 Oct 1960
Child

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth records of 3 children.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth records of 4 children.
  4. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Ray Curtis Jr.1

M, b. 2 August 1931, d. 19 February 1979
FatherRay Columbus Curtis1 b. 4 Nov 1909, d. 31 Oct 1960
MotherIda Grace Smith1 b. 10 May 1912, d. 7 Feb 2004
Last Edited9 Sep 2008
Birth*Ray Curtis Jr. was born on 2 August 1931 at Bandera, Texas.1 
Death*He died on 19 February 1979 at Fowlerton, LaSalle, Texas, at age 47; in a trrafic accident; wife Jo Ann; buried at the Junction Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Lonnie H. Murrah1

M, b. 25 November 1891, d. February 1965
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Lonnie H. Murrah was born on 25 November 1891 at Texas.2,3 
Marriage*He married Tommie Lee Curtis, daughter of Thomas Newton Curtis and Ella Clarinda Thomas, circa 1920 at Texas.1,2 
Census*Lonnie H. Murrah appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.2 
Death*He died in February 1965 at New Mexico at age 73.3 

Family

Tommie Lee Curtis b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Children

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth records of 2 children.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Marguerite E. Murrah1

F, b. 1921
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Marguerite E. Murrah was born in 1921 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Lonnie H. Murrah; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Annie L. Murrah1

F, b. 1922
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Annie L. Murrah was born in 1922 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Lonnie H. Murrah; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ida M. Murrah1

F, b. 1923
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Ida M. Murrah was born in 1923 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Lonnie H. Murrah; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Curtis Aelene Murrah1,2

F, b. 22 June 1926
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Curtis Aelene Murrah was born on 22 June 1926 at Bandera, Texas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Lonnie H. Murrah; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Lonnie H. Murrah Jr.1,2

F, b. 8 March 1928
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Lonnie H. Murrah Jr. was born on 8 March 1928 at Bandera, Texas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Lonnie H. Murrah; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Charles Newton Murrah1

M, b. 17 May 1934, d. 21 February 1936
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Charles Newton Murrah was born on 17 May 1934 at Real, Texas.1 
Death*He died on 21 February 1936 at Kimble, Texas, at age 1; death index only.2 

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record.

Emma I. Murrah1

F, b. 1924
FatherLonnie H. Murrah1 b. 25 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1965
MotherTommie Lee Curtis1 b. 11 Jan 1904, d. Jun 1980
Last Edited28 Sep 2012
Birth*Emma I. Murrah was born in 1924 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Justice Precinct 3, Bandera, Texas, in the household of Lonnie H. Murrah; ED 4, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Curtis1

M, b. 1857, d. between 1861 and 1869
FatherBaxter Curtis1 b. 28 Feb 1832, d. 12 Jun 1896
MotherLouisa Jackson1 b. Jan 1836, d. 24 Jun 1913
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*James Curtis was born in 1857 at Benton, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Bentonville P.O., Osage Twp., Benton, Arkansas, in the household of Baxter Curtis and Louisa Jackson; page 38, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, 3 children at home.2 
Death*James Curtis died between 1861 and 1869 at Benton, Arkansas; not present in 1870 census.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Arizona A. Curtis1

F, b. 29 December 1858, d. 7 October 1938
FatherBaxter Curtis1 b. 28 Feb 1832, d. 12 Jun 1896
MotherLouisa Jackson1 b. Jan 1836, d. 24 Jun 1913
Last Edited8 Nov 2008
Birth*Arizona A. Curtis was born on 29 December 1858 at Benton, Arkansas; death certificate says she was born in Oklahoma, which appears to be incorrect.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Bentonville P.O., Osage Twp., Benton, Arkansas, in the household of Baxter Curtis and Louisa Jackson; page 38, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, 3 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusArizona A. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Spavinaw P.O., Round Prairie Twp., Benton, Arkansas, in the household of Baxter Curtis and Louisa Jackson; page 323b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 6 children at home.4 
Married Name As of 3 April 1873,her married name was Robertson.5,6 
Marriage*Arizona A. Curtis married James Monroe Robertson on 3 April 1873 at Benton, Arkansas; James had at least 3 children--James (1862), Martha (1865) and Mary (1868) by a prior marriage.5,6 
Census*Arizona A. Curtis and James Monroe Robertson appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Justice Precinct 3, Lampasas, Texas, page 312C, occupation farmer, 3 children by first marriage, 3 children by second.7 
CensusArizona A. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 4, Mills, Texas, ED 114, sheet 2B,widowed, owned home, 7 children, 5 living, 3 sons at home farming.8 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 4, Mills, Texas, ED 209, sheet 7A, widowed, 6 children, 3 living, living with Robert.9 
Census*She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 4, Mills, Texas, ED 8, sheet 3B, widowed, living with Robert.5 
Death*She died on 7 October 1938 at Mills, Texas, at age 79; informant George Robertson; buried at Big Valley Cemetery.2 

Family

James Monroe Robertson b. 24 Apr 1835, d. 15 Jan 1890
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1666] Benton County Clerk, Benton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [S1644] Mills County Historical Commission, Mills County, Texas Cemeteries, Big Valley.

John Ford1

M, b. 1848
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*John Ford was born in 1848 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Laura Curtis, daughter of Baxter Curtis and Louisa Jackson, on 1 April 1873 at Benton, Arkansas.1 
Census*John Ford and Laura Curtis appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Precinct 4, Lampasas, Texas, page 323B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.2 

Family

Laura Curtis b. 1855
Children

Citations

  1. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Zelphia Ford1

F, b. 1874
FatherJohn Ford1 b. 1848
MotherLaura Curtis1 b. 1855
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Zelphia Ford was born in 1874 at Benton, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Precinct 4, Lampasas, Texas, in the household of John Ford and Laura Curtis; page 323B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Ford1

M, b. 1876
FatherJohn Ford1 b. 1848
MotherLaura Curtis1 b. 1855
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*William Ford was born in 1876 at Lampasas, Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Precinct 4, Lampasas, Texas, in the household of John Ford and Laura Curtis; page 323B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Jacob Ford1

M, b. 1877
FatherJohn Ford1 b. 1848
MotherLaura Curtis1 b. 1855
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Jacob Ford was born in 1877 at Lampasas, Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Precinct 4, Lampasas, Texas, in the household of John Ford and Laura Curtis; page 323B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Florence Ford1

F, b. 1879
FatherJohn Ford1 b. 1848
MotherLaura Curtis1 b. 1855
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Florence Ford was born in 1879 at Lampasas, Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Precinct 4, Lampasas, Texas, in the household of John Ford and Laura Curtis; page 323B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

James Jackson1

M, b. 1804
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*James Jackson was born in 1804 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Williams in 1823 at Tennessee.1 

Family

Rebecca Williams b. 22 Jun 1807, d. 17 May 1897
Child

Citations

  1. [S1158] Barbara P. Easley, Benton County Obituaries, Rebecca Williams Jackson, 1897.

Rebecca Williams1

F, b. 22 June 1807, d. 17 May 1897
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Rebecca Williams was born on 22 June 1807 at Overton, Tennessee.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Jackson in 1823 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 1823,her married name was Jackson.1 
Death*Rebecca Williams died on 17 May 1897 at Benton, Arkansas, at age 89.1 

Family

James Jackson b. 1804
Child

Citations

  1. [S1158] Barbara P. Easley, Benton County Obituaries, Rebecca Williams Jackson, 1897.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Marie J. Curtis1

F, b. 4 April 1926, d. before 1930
FatherRex Conway Curtis1 b. 3 Jan 1899, d. 5 Mar 1946
MotherErma M. Polvado1 b. 1905
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Birth*Marie J. Curtis was born on 4 April 1926 at Kimble, Texas.1 
Death*She died before 1930 at Texas; not present in 1930 census.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Clara L. Smith1

F, b. 19 January 1884, d. 26 May 1935
Last Edited10 Sep 2008
Birth*Clara L. Smith was born on 19 January 1884 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri; daughter of Oscar B. Smith and Sarah Frances Childers.1 
Married Name As of between 1900 and 1910,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Lewis Adison Curtis, son of William Thomas Curtis and Charlotte Anna M. Kesling, between 1900 and 1910 at Missouri.1 
Census*Clara L. Smith and Lewis Adison Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at North Campbell Twp., Greene, Missouri, ED 64, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 cildren at home.2 
Death*Clara L. Smith died on 26 May 1935 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri, at age 51; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.1 

Family

Lewis Adison Curtis b. 9 Apr 1880, d. 26 Aug 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Charles William Curtis1,2

M, b. 4 March 1878, d. February 1966
MotherNancy Jane Hazelip1 b. 14 Mar 1863, d. 17 Apr 1946
Last Edited25 Jul 2014
Birth*Charles William Curtis was born on 4 March 1878 at Christian, Missouri; 4 Mar 1880 in draft registration.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Lynn Twp., Christian, Missouri, in the household of Nancy Jane Hazelip; page 84A, age 18, single, living with her mother Rachel, who was divorced.1 
(Witness) CensusCharles William Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 North Campbell, Springfield, Greene, Missouri, in the household of Nancy Jane Hazelip; ED 42, sheet 1B, occupation house keeper, renting, married 23 years, 6 children, number living not given, 4 children at home.5 
Marriage*Charles William Curtis married Lula Potter circa 1910 at Missouri.6 
Census*Charles William Curtis and Lula Potter appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Springfield, Greene, Missouri, ED 41, sheet 1B, occupation sign painter, just married.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Charles William Curtis registered for the draft at St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by Hoffhine Bulletin as a road marker; nearest relative Nancy Jane Curtis of St. Joseph; described as tall, slender, blue eyes, brown hair.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, ED 50, sheet 7B, occupation sign painter, renting, widowed, 1 son at home.7 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 April 1930 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, occupation sign painter, single, rooming.8 
Death*He died in February 1966 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, at age 87.4 

Family

Lula Potter b. 27 Feb 1893, d. 8 Mar 1914
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.