Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Mamie Grace Curtis¹

F, b. 20 October 1901

Father

John Striblin Curtis¹ b. 23 Feb 1855, d. 22 Feb 1938

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Henrietta Jones¹ b. 31 Jul 1861, d. 8 Jan 1943

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mamie Grace Curtis was born on 20 October 1901 at Freestone, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of John Striblin Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Henrietta Jones; ED 144, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mamie Grace Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of John Striblin Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Henrietta Jones; ED 145, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1680] Ovilla Historical Society, Ovilla, Texas History Book, page 84.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mary Edith Davenport^1,2,3

F, b. 13 June 1897, d. 31 January 1934

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mary Edith Davenport was born on 13 June 1897 at Texas; daughter of Edward Henry Vance Davenport and Margaret Annie Dotson.^1,4

Married Name

As of 16 June 1916,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Marriage*

She married William Wade Curtis, son of John Striblin Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Henrietta Jones, on 16 July 1916 at Texas.^1,4

Census*

Mary Edith Davenport and William Wade Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 145, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter at home.¹

Census

Mary Edith Davenport and William Wade Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

Mary Edith Davenport died on 31 January 1934 at Tarrant, Texas, at age 36.⁴

Family

William Wade Curtis b. 3 Feb 1879, d. 24 Jul 1961

Children

Anna Etta Curtis¹ b. 20 Sep 1917, d. 13 Mar 2001
Letha Nay Curtis⁵ b. 31 Mar 1921, d. 19 Dec 2017
William Earl Curtis+⁵ b. 3 Jun 1926, d. 18 Mar 2000
John Edward Curtis+⁵ b. 10 Dec 1929, d. 14 Jan 1996
James Wade Curtis+⁶ b. 19 Jun 1932, d. 20 Nov 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record of James Wade Curtis.
[S1670] Jim Williams, "The Inman Compendium", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Anna Etta Curtis¹

F, b. 20 September 1917, d. 13 March 2001

Father

William Wade Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1879, d. 24 Jul 1961

Mother

Mary Edith Davenport¹ b. 13 Jun 1897, d. 31 Jan 1934

Last Edited

17 Jun 2019

Birth*

Anna Etta Curtis was born on 20 September 1917 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis and Mary Edith Davenport; ED 145, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Anna Etta Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis and Mary Edith Davenport; ED 41, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of between 1935 and 1945,her married name was Boswell.²

Marriage*

Anna Etta Curtis married Vallie T. Boswell between 1935 and 1945 at Texas.⁴

Death*

Anna Etta Curtis died on 13 March 2001 at Red Oak, Ellis, Texas, at age 83.²

Family

Vallie T. Boswell b. 14 Feb 1911, d. Jul 1978

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1670] Jim Williams, "The Inman Compendium", Ancestral File.

Letha Nay Curtis¹

F, b. 31 March 1921, d. 19 December 2017

Father

William Wade Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1879, d. 24 Jul 1961

Mother

Mary Edith Davenport¹ b. 13 Jun 1897, d. 31 Jan 1934

Last Edited

18 Jun 2019

Birth*

Letha Nay Curtis was born on 31 March 1921 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis and Mary Edith Davenport; ED 41, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Letha Nay Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis; ED 70-43, sheet 7B, occupation laborer-brick layer, widowed, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 17 December 1949,her married name was Nielson.⁴

Marriage*

Letha Nay Curtis married Glade Ernest Nielson on 17 December 1949.⁴

Death

Letha Nay Curtis died on 7 December 2017 at Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico, at age 96.⁴

Obit*

Letha Nay's obituary was published in the Farmington Daily Times on 19 December 2017:

Letha Nay Nielson, better known to her friends as Candy, passed from this world Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at the age of 96. She was born March 31, 1921, in Ovilla, Texas to William Wade Curtis and Edith Davenport Curtis.

Her early years were hard, she, along with her family, picked cotton in the fields of central Texas. She always said she loved school but in 1933 her mother passed away and she had to quit school to take care of her younger brothers. She returned to school finally and graduated from Red Oak High School in 1941. After being encouraged by a local doctor, she entered the University of Texas's nursing program and completed her studies in 1946 as a Registered Nurse. After working as a nurse in Galveston, Texas and Denver, she married Glade Nielson on Dec. 17, 1949, and they were married for 55 years. She quit nursing to raise her sons but returned to nursing and worked for many years for San Juan Regional Medical Center. For most of her life, Candy was an avid bowler, she continued bowling up until last May, many of those years with teammates Ralph and Virginia Trotter. She was also a wicked gin rummy player.

Candy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glade; her sister, Annie Etta Boswell; and brothers, William, John and James Curtis. She is survived by her sons, Gary of Farmington and Rick (Mary) of Colorado Springs; four grandchildren, Thorin of Portland, Stephanie (Mark) Mahnke of San Mateo, Calif., Morgana (Joe) of Aztec, Erin (Jaxx) of Albuquerque; and three great-grandchildren, Quinlan, Maddie, and Anna. She is also survived by Nancy Homler and Franceen Webb. A viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington. A graveside service for Candy will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington. Pallbearers will be Gary Nielson, Rick Nielson, Thorin Nielson, Erin Nielson, Morganna Nielson and Jaxx Nagro. We would like to thank Dr. Mark Dwinell and Basin Home Health and Hospice for their assistance and caring.⁵

Family

Glade Ernest Nielson b. 26 Jul 1916, d. 4 Mar 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Chapman/Davenport by jkgrant1958.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenlawn, San Juan, New Mexico.

William Earl Curtis¹

M, b. 3 June 1926, d. 18 March 2000

Father

William Wade Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1879, d. 24 Jul 1961

Mother

Mary Edith Davenport¹ b. 13 Jun 1897, d. 31 Jan 1934

Last Edited

18 Jun 2019

Birth*

William Earl Curtis was born on 3 June 1926 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis and Mary Edith Davenport; ED 41, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

William Earl Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis; ED 70-43, sheet 7B, occupation laborer-brick layer, widowed, 4 children.³

Death*

William Earl Curtis died on 18 March 2000 at Groveton, Trinity, Texas, at age 73.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

John Edward Curtis¹

M, b. 10 December 1929, d. 14 January 1996

Father

William Wade Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1879, d. 24 Jul 1961

Mother

Mary Edith Davenport¹ b. 13 Jun 1897, d. 31 Jan 1934

Last Edited

18 Jun 2019

Birth*

John Edward Curtis was born on 10 December 1929 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

John Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis; ED 70-43, sheet 7B, occupation laborer-brick layer, widowed, 4 children.³

Death*

John Edward Curtis died on 14 January 1996 at Groveton, Trinity, Texas, at age 66.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Lillie Abe Pennington^1,2,3

F, b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 December 1938

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

Lillie Abe Pennington was born on 3 May 1862 at Maury, Tennessee; daughter of Abraham Pennington and Mary Jane Baker (or Beckum.)^4,5,6

Married Name

As of 16 September 1881,her married name was Curtis.^4,7

Marriage*

She married William James Curtis, son of Wade Hampton Curtis and Sarah A. Nelson, on 16 September 1881 at Maury, Tennessee.^4,7

Census*

Lillie Abe Pennington and William James Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁴

Census

Lillie Abe Pennington appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.⁸

Census*

She appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 5 children at home.⁹

Death*

She died on 20 December 1938 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas, at age 76; buried at Ovilla Cemetery.^10,5

Family

William James Curtis b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Children

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis+⁴ b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952
Maude Curtis+⁴ b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 1 Apr 1960
Oscar B. Curtis+⁴ b. 21 Sep 1887, d. 8 Jul 1969
Herman W. Curtis+⁴ b. 16 Jul 1890, d. 27 Mar 1978
Lula M. Curtis+⁴ b. 29 Dec 1893, d. 28 Dec 1992
Frederick Curtis⁴ b. 17 Oct 1899, d. 7 Sep 1985
Zula L. Curtis+⁸ b. 10 Jan 1902, d. 17 Feb 1982
Mary Etta Curtis+⁸ b. 10 Jan 1902, d. 15 Oct 1987
Leonard H. Curtis+⁸ b. 14 Oct 1903, d. 13 Jan 1977
Flossie Morene Curtis+⁸ b. 19 Sep 1907, d. 21 Nov 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Wardell Curtis.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1680] Ovilla Historical Society, Ovilla, Texas History Book, page 82.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 14 August 1882, d. 29 October 1952

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis was born on 14 August 1882 at Maury, Tennessee; listed as Bertha in 1900 census.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

Marriage*

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis married Nora Leona (?) in 1903 at Texas.⁴

Census*

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?) appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living, living with Lillie.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis registered for the draft at Mesquite, Dallas, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Nora.²

Census

He and Nora Leona (?) appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Garland, Dallas, Texas, ED 87 sheet 23B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?) appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, ED 36, sheet 18B, occupation stationery engineer building, renting-$40 month, no children.⁶

Death*

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis died on 29 October 1952 at Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, at age 70; occupation farmer, married, buried at Ovilla Cemetery.³

Family

Nora Leona (?) b. 1886

Children

James Jewel Curtis⁴ b. 1904
Lena Pearl Curtis⁴ b. 1906
Orvillle Curtis⁴ b. 1908
John Curtis⁵ b. 1910
Wardell Curtis⁵ b. 1914
Albert Curtis⁵ b. 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Maude Curtis¹

F, b. 4 January 1885, d. 1 April 1960

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Maude Curtis was born on 4 January 1885 at Maury, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1905,her married name was Cavender.³

Marriage*

Maude Curtis married Willie Claude Cavender circa 1905 at Texas.^3,2

Census*

Maude Curtis and Willie Claude Cavender appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 145, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁴

Census

Maude Curtis and Willie Claude Cavender appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

Maude Curtis died on 1 April 1960 at Texas at age 75.²

Family

Willie Claude Cavender b. 22 Jan 1885, d. 4 Jan 1938

Children

Vernon Cavender+⁶ b. 30 Jun 1906, d. Nov 1978
Vester Cavender⁶ b. 1909
Mervin Cavender⁴ b. 29 Jan 1911, d. Oct 1982

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Oscar B. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 21 September 1887, d. 8 July 1969

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Oscar B. Curtis was born on 21 September 1887 at Maury, Tennessee.^1,2,3,4

(Witness) Census

Oscar B. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Oscar B. Curtis registered for the draft at Red Oak, Ellis, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, caring for his mother & sister.²

Marriage*

He married Lela Lambert circa 1919 at Texas.⁶

Census*

Oscar B. Curtis and Lela Lambert appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Stevett, Ellis, Texas, ED 145, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-garage, no children, living with the Lamberts.⁶

Census

Oscar B. Curtis and Lela Lambert appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 8B, occupation farm laborer, owned home valued at $500, 1 daughter at home.⁷

Death*

Oscar B. Curtis died on 8 July 1969 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas, at age 81; retired ginner, widowed, buried at the Ovilla Cemetery.³

Family

Lela Lambert b. 5 Jul 1900, d. 10 Oct 1940

Children

Juanita Margaret Curtis⁷ b. 31 May 1920, d. 21 Feb 1996
Paul Wendel Curtis³ b. 15 Oct 1931, d. 13 Jun 1973

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Herman W. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 16 July 1890, d. 27 March 1978

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Herman W. Curtis was born on 16 July 1890 at Maury, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Herman W. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.⁴

Marriage*

Herman W. Curtis married Ruth Hamm circa 1917 at Texas.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Herman W. Curtis registered for the draft at Orilla, Ellis, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.²

Census*

He and Ruth Hamm appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 146, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁶

Census

Herman W. Curtis and Ruth Hamm appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son at home.⁵

Marriage*

Herman W. Curtis married Lennah Joyce Treese circa 1953 at Texas.³

Death*

Herman W. Curtis died on 27 March 1978 at Red Oak, Ellis, Texas, at age 87.^7,8

Family 1

Ruth Hamm b. c 1894

Child

Will H. Curtis⁵ b. 7 Sep 1925, d. 6 Mar 1991

Family 2

Lennah Joyce Treese b. 30 Dec 1899, d. 13 Jun 1987

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death index.

Lula M. Curtis¹

F, b. 29 December 1893, d. 28 December 1992

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Lula M. Curtis was born on 29 December 1893 at Maury, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Lula M. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.⁴

Marriage*

Lula M. Curtis married Mack Alford Witherspoon circa 1915 at Texas.^2,3

Census*

Lula M. Curtis and Mack Alford Witherspoon appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, ED 143, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

Lula M. Curtis and Mack Alford Witherspoon appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, ED 37, sheet 3A, occupation manager-filling station, renting-$12 month, 3 children.⁶

Death*

Lula M. Curtis died on 28 December 1992 at Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, at age 98; buried at the Midlothian Cemetery.²

Family

Mack Alford Witherspoon b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 31 Aug 1974

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Frederick Curtis¹

M, b. 17 October 1899, d. 7 September 1985

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Frederick Curtis was born on 17 October 1899 at Tennessee; 1900 census says August 1898.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.³

(Witness) Census

Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; no occupation, owned home, widowed, 5 children at home.⁴

Death*

Frederick Curtis died on 7 September 1985 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 85; buried at the Ovilla Cemetery.^2,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1672] Cemeteries of Texas Project, Cemeteries of Texas, Ovilla.

Lela Lambert^1,2

F, b. 5 July 1900, d. 10 October 1940

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Lela Lambert was born on 5 July 1900 at Henderson, Texas; daughter of W.E. Lambert and Maude Reeves.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1919,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Oscar B. Curtis, son of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1919 at Texas.¹

Census*

Lela Lambert and Oscar B. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Stevett, Ellis, Texas, ED 145, sheet 1A, occupation merchant-garage, no children, living with the Lamberts.¹

Census

Lela Lambert and Oscar B. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 8B, occupation farm laborer, owned home valued at $500, 1 daughter at home.⁴

Death*

Lela Lambert died on 10 October 1940 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas, at age 40; buried at the Ovilla Cemetery.³

Family

Oscar B. Curtis b. 21 Sep 1887, d. 8 Jul 1969

Children

Juanita Margaret Curtis⁴ b. 31 May 1920, d. 21 Feb 1996
Paul Wendel Curtis³ b. 15 Oct 1931, d. 13 Jun 1973

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Death Certificate, Oscar Curtis.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Zula L. Curtis¹

F, b. 10 January 1902, d. 17 February 1982

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Zula L. Curtis was born on 10 January 1902 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Zula L. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; no occupation, owned home, widowed, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of circa 1921,her married name was Davenport.⁴

Marriage*

Zula L. Curtis married Ernest R. Davenport circa 1921 at Texas.^5,4

Census*

Zula L. Curtis and Ernest R. Davenport appeared on the census of 20 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 6A, occupation mechanic-garage, renting-$6 month, 1 son at home.⁴

Death*

Zula L. Curtis died on 17 February 1982 at Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, at age 80; buried at the Shiloh Cemetery.^2,5

Family

Ernest R. Davenport b. 12 Sep 1896, d. 8 Jan 1981

Child

Roland A. Davenport⁴ b. c 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Leonard H. Curtis¹

M, b. 14 October 1903, d. 13 January 1977

Father

William James Curtis² b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington² b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

Leonard H. Curtis was born on 14 October 1903 at Ellis, Texas.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 11 children, 10 living.²

(Witness) Census

Leonard H. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; no occupation, owned home, widowed, 5 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Leonard H. Curtis married Verna Faye Youngblood circa 1940 at Texas.⁵

Death*

Leonard H. Curtis died on 13 January 1977 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 73; buried at the Ovilla Cemetery.^3,5

Family

Verna Faye Youngblood b. c 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Flossie Morene Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 September 1907, d. 21 November 2000

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Flossie Morene Curtis was born on 19 September 1907 at Ellis, Texas.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

Flossie Morene Curtis appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; no occupation, owned home, widowed, 5 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1924,her married name was Sims.⁶

Marriage*

Flossie Morene Curtis married John Harvey Sims circa 1924 at Texas.^6,3

Census*

Flossie Morene Curtis and John Harvey Sims appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas, ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁶

Death

Flossie Morene Curtis died on 21 November 2000 at Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas, at age 93; buried at Little Bethel Memorial Park.⁷

Death*

She died on 21 November 2000 at Cedar Hill, Dallas, Texas, at age 93; married name Sims.⁴

Family

John Harvey Sims b. 8 Mar 1903, d. 13 May 1966

Children

Charles Ray Sims⁶ b. 13 Jul 1925, d. 10 Mar 2003
Mary Jo Sims⁶ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record of John Sims.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Little Bethel, Dallas, Texas.

Mary Etta Curtis^1,2

F, b. 10 January 1902, d. 15 October 1987

Father

William James Curtis¹ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Mother

Lillie Abe Pennington¹ b. 3 May 1862, d. 20 Dec 1938

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mary Etta Curtis was born on 10 January 1902 at Ellis, Texas.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

Mary Etta Curtis appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Lillie Abe Pennington; no occupation, owned home, widowed, 5 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1921,her married name was Springer.^6,7

Marriage*

Mary Etta Curtis married Daniel Walter Springer circa 1921 at Texas.^6,7

Census*

Mary Etta Curtis and Daniel Walter Springer appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home; Merrel not listed.⁷

Death*

Mary Etta Curtis died on 15 October 1987 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 85.^4,3

Family

Daniel Walter Springer b. 30 Aug 1900, d. 27 Sep 1968

Children

Daniel Walter (D.W.) Springer⁷ b. 1922
Mary Wacile Springer⁷ b. 7 Oct 1925, d. 5 May 1956
Merrel Jene Springer⁸ b. 6 Oct 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record of Danetta Springer.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1680] Ovilla Historical Society, Ovilla, Texas History Book, page 83.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.

Ruth Hamm^1,2

F, b. circa 1894

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Ruth Hamm was born circa 1894 at Texas.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1917,her married name was Curtis.³

Marriage*

She married Herman W. Curtis, son of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1917 at Texas.³

Census*

Ruth Hamm and Herman W. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 146, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.¹

Census

Ruth Hamm and Herman W. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, ED 41, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son at home.³

Family

Herman W. Curtis b. 16 Jul 1890, d. 27 Mar 1978

Child

Will H. Curtis³ b. 7 Sep 1925, d. 6 Mar 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nora Leona (?)¹

F, b. 1886

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Nora Leona (?) was born in 1886 at Texas.²

Married Name

As of 1903,her married name was Curtis.²

Marriage*

She married Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis, son of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, in 1903 at Texas.²

Census*

Nora Leona (?) and Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living, living with Lillie.²

Census

Nora Leona (?) and Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Garland, Dallas, Texas, ED 87 sheet 23B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Census

Nora Leona (?) and Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, ED 36, sheet 18B, occupation stationery engineer building, renting-$40 month, no children.⁴

Family

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Jewel Curtis¹

M, b. 1904

Father

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis² b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Mother

Nora Leona (?)² b. 1886

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

James Jewel Curtis was born in 1904 at Ellis, Texas.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?); ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living, living with Lillie.²

(Witness) Census

James Jewel Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 Garland, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?); ED 87 sheet 23B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lena Pearl Curtis¹

F, b. 1906

Father

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis² b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Mother

Nora Leona (?)² b. 1886

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Lena Pearl Curtis was born in 1906 at Ellis, Texas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?); ED 143, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living, living with Lillie.²

(Witness) Census

Lena Pearl Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 Garland, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?); ED 87 sheet 23B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Orvillle Curtis¹

M, b. 1908

Father

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis² b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Mother

Nora Leona (?)² b. 1886

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Orvillle Curtis was born in 1908 at Ellis, Texas.³

(Witness) Census

Orvillle Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 Garland, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?); ED 87 sheet 23B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910,m 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

John Curtis¹

M, b. 1910

Father

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis¹ b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Mother

Nora Leona (?)¹ b. 1886

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

John Curtis was born in 1910 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 Garland, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis and Nora Leona (?); ED 87 sheet 23B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Wardell Curtis¹

M, b. 1914

Father

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis¹ b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Mother

Nora Leona (?)¹ b. 1886

Last Edited

2 Oct 2008

Birth*

Wardell Curtis was born in 1914 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Albert Curtis¹

M, b. 1917

Father

Birtie (Bert) Wardell Curtis¹ b. 14 Aug 1882, d. 29 Oct 1952

Mother

Nora Leona (?)¹ b. 1886

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Albert Curtis was born in 1917 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Paul Wendel Curtis¹

M, b. 15 October 1931, d. 13 June 1973

Father

Oscar B. Curtis¹ b. 21 Sep 1887, d. 8 Jul 1969

Mother

Lela Lambert¹ b. 5 Jul 1900, d. 10 Oct 1940

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Paul Wendel Curtis was born on 15 October 1931; Texas.¹

Death*

He died on 13 June 1973 at Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, at age 41; at a Dallas hospital; occupation real estate salesman, married, buried at Ovilla Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Will H. Curtis¹

M, b. 7 September 1925, d. 6 March 1991

Father

Herman W. Curtis¹ b. 16 Jul 1890, d. 27 Mar 1978

Mother

Ruth Hamm¹ b. c 1894

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Will H. Curtis was born on 7 September 1925 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Herman W. Curtis and Ruth Hamm; ED 41, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son at home.¹

Marriage*

Will H. Curtis married Dorothy Lynn York between 1945 and 1955.^2,3

Death*

Will H. Curtis died on 6 March 1991 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 65.²

Family

Dorothy Lynn York b. 29 Jun 1925, d. 21 Jun 2002

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Juanita Margaret Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 31 May 1920, d. 21 February 1996

Father

Oscar B. Curtis¹ b. 21 Sep 1887, d. 8 Jul 1969

Mother

Lela Lambert¹ b. 5 Jul 1900, d. 10 Oct 1940

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Juanita Margaret Curtis was born on 31 May 1920 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Ovilla, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Oscar B. Curtis and Lela Lambert; ED 41, sheet 8B, occupation farm laborer, owned home valued at $500, 1 daughter at home.¹

Married Name

As of between 1935 and 1950,her married name was Pickard.²

Marriage*

Juanita Margaret Curtis married Elmer Wilson Pickard between 1935 and 1950 at Texas.²

Death*

Juanita Margaret Curtis died on 21 February 1996 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 75.³

Family

Elmer Wilson Pickard b. c 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

James Wade Curtis¹

M, b. 19 June 1932, d. 20 November 2005

Father

William Wade Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1879, d. 24 Jul 1961

Mother

Mary Edith Davenport¹ b. 13 Jun 1897, d. 31 Jan 1934

Last Edited

18 Jun 2019

Birth*

James Wade Curtis was born on 19 June 1932 at Ovilla, Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of William Wade Curtis; ED 70-43, sheet 7B, occupation laborer-brick layer, widowed, 4 children.³

Death*

James Wade Curtis died on 20 November 2005 at Mansfield, Tarrant, Texas, at age 73.⁴

Obit

James Wade's obituary was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on 22 November 2005:

James W. Curtis, 73, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Ovilla Cemetery in Ovilla. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Funeral Home. Memorials: First Baptist Church of Mansfield, 1800 E. Broad St., 76063.

James was born June 19, 1932, to Mary and William Curtis. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Mansfield and worked with Gifford Hill Cement Company of Midlothian for 29 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and caring for his yard. Survivors: Wife of 48 years, Carolyn Joan Curtis; sons, James G. Curtis and wife, Susan, and Jerry W. Curtis; daughter, Joy Curtis all of Mansfield; grandchildren, J.W., Jessica, Alyssa, Joshua, Haylee, and Jackson; sister, Letha Nay Nielson of Farmington, N.M., and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.⁵

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,dea.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.