Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Vallie T. Boswell¹

M, b. 14 February 1911, d. July 1978

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Vallie T. Boswell was born on 14 February 1911.¹

Marriage*

He married Anna Etta Curtis, daughter of William Wade Curtis and Mary Edith Davenport, between 1935 and 1945 at Texas.²

Death*

Vallie T. Boswell died in July 1978 at Red Oak, Ellis, Texas, at age 67.¹

Family

Anna Etta Curtis b. 20 Sep 1917, d. 13 Mar 2001

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1670] Jim Williams, "The Inman Compendium", Ancestral File.

Willie Claude Cavender^1,2

M, b. 22 January 1885, d. 4 January 1938

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Willie Claude Cavender was born on 22 January 1885 at Ellis, Texas; son of J.C. Cavender and Martha Sanford.¹

Marriage*

He married Maude Curtis, daughter of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1905 at Texas.^1,3

Census*

Willie Claude Cavender and Maude Curtis 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

Willie Claude Cavender and Maude Curtis 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.²

Death*

Willie Claude Cavender died on 4 January 1938 at Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, at age 52; buried at Shiloh Cemetery.¹

Family

Maude Curtis b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 1 Apr 1960

Children

Vernon Cavender+⁵ b. 30 Jun 1906, d. Nov 1978
Vester Cavender⁵ b. 1909
Mervin Cavender⁴ b. 29 Jan 1911, d. Oct 1982

Citations

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

Elmer Wilson Pickard¹

M, b. circa 1920

Last Edited

16 Dec 2011

Birth*

Elmer Wilson Pickard was born circa 1920.¹

Marriage*

He married Juanita Margaret Curtis, daughter of Oscar B. Curtis and Lela Lambert, between 1935 and 1950 at Texas.¹

Family

Juanita Margaret Curtis b. 31 May 1920, d. 21 Feb 1996

Citations

[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Dorothy Lynn York¹

F, b. 29 June 1925, d. 21 June 2002

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Dorothy Lynn York was born on 29 June 1925.¹

Married Name

As of between 1945 and 1955,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Will H. Curtis, son of Herman W. Curtis and Ruth Hamm, between 1945 and 1955.^1,2

Death*

Dorothy Lynn York died on 21 June 2002 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at age 76.¹

Family

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

Citations

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

Lennah Joyce Treese¹

F, b. 30 December 1899, d. 13 June 1987

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Lennah Joyce Treese was born on 30 December 1899 at Texas.¹

Married Name

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

Marriage*

She married Clifford Long Tune circa 1919 at Ellis, Texas.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1953,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

Lennah Joyce Treese married Herman W. Curtis, son of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1953 at Texas.¹

Death*

Lennah Joyce Treese died on 13 June 1987 at Red Oak, Ellis, Texas, at age 87; buried at Ovilla Cemetery.¹

Family 1

Clifford Long Tune b. 25 Sep 1891, d. 17 Dec 1951

Child

Robert Long Tune¹ b. 4 Dec 1920, d. 19 Dec 2001

Family 2

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

Citations

[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Clifford Long Tune¹

M, b. 25 September 1891, d. 17 December 1951

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Clifford Long Tune was born on 25 September 1891 at Texas; son of A.L. Tune and Annie Shull.¹

Marriage*

He married Lennah Joyce Treese circa 1919 at Ellis, Texas.¹

Death*

Clifford Long Tune died on 17 December 1951 at Red Oak, Ellis, Texas, at age 60; buried at the Ovilla Cemetery.¹

Family

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

Child

Robert Long Tune¹ b. 4 Dec 1920, d. 19 Dec 2001

Citations

[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Robert Long Tune¹

M, b. 4 December 1920, d. 19 December 2001

Father

Clifford Long Tune¹ b. 25 Sep 1891, d. 17 Dec 1951

Mother

Lennah Joyce Treese¹ b. 30 Dec 1899, d. 13 Jun 1987

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Robert Long Tune was born on 4 December 1920 at Ellis, Texas.¹

Death*

He died on 19 December 2001 at Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, at age 81.¹

Citations

[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Mack Alford Witherspoon^1,2

M, b. 12 February 1890, d. 31 August 1974

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mack Alford Witherspoon was born on 12 February 1890 at Texas; son of Tom A. Witherspoon and Margaret Sullivan.²

Marriage*

He married Lula M. Curtis, daughter of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1915 at Texas.^1,3

Census*

Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis 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.⁴

Census

Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis 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.⁵

Death*

Mack Alford Witherspoon died on 31 August 1974 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 84; occupation auto salesman, informant Mrs. Oneta Sewell, daughter, buried at the Midlothian Cemetery.²

Family

Lula M. Curtis b. 29 Dec 1893, d. 28 Dec 1992

Children

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ernest R. Davenport¹

M, b. 12 September 1896, d. 8 January 1981

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Ernest R. Davenport was born on 12 September 1896 at Texas.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Zula L. Curtis, daughter of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1921 at Texas.^3,2

Census*

Ernest R. Davenport and Zula L. Curtis 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.²

Death*

Ernest R. Davenport died on 8 January 1981 at Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, at age 84; buried at the Shiloh Cemetery.¹

Family

Zula L. Curtis b. 10 Jan 1902, d. 17 Feb 1982

Child

Roland A. Davenport² b. c 1923

Citations

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

Verna Faye Youngblood¹

F, b. circa 1920

Last Edited

16 Dec 2011

Birth*

Verna Faye Youngblood was born circa 1920.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1940,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Leonard H. Curtis, son of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1940 at Texas.¹

Family

Leonard H. Curtis b. 14 Oct 1903, d. 13 Jan 1977

Citations

[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

John Harvey Sims^1,2

M, b. 8 March 1903, d. 13 May 1966

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

John Harvey Sims was born on 8 March 1903 at Texas.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Flossie Morene Curtis, daughter of William James Curtis and Lillie Abe Pennington, circa 1924 at Texas.^1,4

Census*

John Harvey Sims and Flossie Morene Curtis 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.¹

Death*

John Harvey Sims died on 13 May 1966 at Texas at age 63; buried at Little Bethel Memorial Park in Dallas.³

Family

Flossie Morene Curtis b. 19 Sep 1907, d. 21 Nov 2000

Children

Charles Ray Sims¹ b. 13 Jul 1925, d. 10 Mar 2003
Mary Jo Sims¹ b. 1930

Citations

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

Charles Ray Sims¹

M, b. 13 July 1925, d. 10 March 2003

Father

John Harvey Sims¹ b. 8 Mar 1903, d. 13 May 1966

Mother

Flossie Morene Curtis¹ b. 19 Sep 1907, d. 21 Nov 2000

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Charles Ray Sims was born on 13 July 1925 at Dallas, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Justice Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas, in the household of John Harvey Sims and Flossie Morene Curtis; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Charles Ray Sims died on 10 March 2003 at Duncanville, Dallas, Texas, at age 77; buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Dallas-Fort Worth National, Dallas, Texas.

Mary Jo Sims¹

F, b. 1930

Father

John Harvey Sims¹ b. 8 Mar 1903, d. 13 May 1966

Mother

Flossie Morene Curtis¹ b. 19 Sep 1907, d. 21 Nov 2000

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Mary Jo Sims was born in 1930 at Dallas, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Justice Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas, in the household of John Harvey Sims and Flossie Morene Curtis; ED 130, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Roland A. Davenport¹

M, b. circa 1923

Father

Ernest R. Davenport¹ b. 12 Sep 1896, d. 8 Jan 1981

Mother

Zula L. Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1902, d. 17 Feb 1982

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Roland A. Davenport was born circa 1923 at Ellis, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Oneta Witherspoon¹

F, b. 1915

Father

Mack Alford Witherspoon¹ b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 31 Aug 1974

Mother

Lula M. Curtis¹ b. 29 Dec 1893, d. 28 Dec 1992

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Oneta Witherspoon was born in 1915 at Ellis, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis; ED 143, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Oneta Witherspoon appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis; ED 37, sheet 3A, occupation manager-filling station, renting-$12 month, 3 children.²

Citations

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

James Witherspoon¹

M, b. 1917

Father

Mack Alford Witherspoon¹ b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 31 Aug 1974

Mother

Lula M. Curtis¹ b. 29 Dec 1893, d. 28 Dec 1992

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

James Witherspoon was born in 1917 at Ellis, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis; ED 143, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

James Witherspoon appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis; ED 37, sheet 3A, occupation manager-filling station, renting-$12 month, 3 children.²

Citations

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

Ina Louise Witherspoon¹

F, b. 1920

Father

Mack Alford Witherspoon¹ b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 31 Aug 1974

Mother

Lula M. Curtis¹ b. 29 Dec 1893, d. 28 Dec 1992

Last Edited

30 Sep 2008

Birth*

Ina Louise Witherspoon was born in 1920 at Ellis, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Mack Alford Witherspoon and Lula M. Curtis; ED 37, sheet 3A, occupation manager-filling station, renting-$12 month, 3 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Vernon Cavender¹

M, b. 30 June 1906, d. November 1978

Father

Willie Claude Cavender¹ b. 22 Jan 1885, d. 4 Jan 1938

Mother

Maude Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 1 Apr 1960

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Vernon Cavender was born on 30 June 1906 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

Vernon Cavender married Hazel (?) circa 1923 at Texas.⁴

Census*

Vernon Cavender and Hazel (?) appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas, ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁴

Death*

Vernon Cavender died in November 1978 at Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, at age 72.²

Family

Hazel (?) b. 26 Mar 1909, d. 15 Aug 1999

Children

William C. Cavender⁴ b. 17 Sep 1926, d. 30 Sep 2004
Mary E. Cavender⁴ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Vester Cavender¹

F, b. 1909

Father

Willie Claude Cavender¹ b. 22 Jan 1885, d. 4 Jan 1938

Mother

Maude Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 1 Apr 1960

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Vester Cavender was born in 1909 at Ellis, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Willie Claude Cavender and Maude Curtis; ED 145, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Vester Cavender appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Willie Claude Cavender and Maude Curtis; ED 41, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.³

Citations

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

Mervin Cavender^1,2

M, b. 29 January 1911, d. October 1982

Father

Willie Claude Cavender¹ b. 22 Jan 1885, d. 4 Jan 1938

Mother

Maude Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 1 Apr 1960

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mervin Cavender was born on 29 January 1911 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Mervin Cavender appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Justice Precinct 7, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Willie Claude Cavender and Maude Curtis; ED 41, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.³

Death*

Mervin Cavender died in October 1982 at Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, at age 71.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hazel (?)¹

F, b. 26 March 1909, d. 15 August 1999

Last Edited

22 Sep 2008

Birth*

Hazel (?) was born on 26 March 1909 at Texas.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1923,her married name was Cavender.¹

Marriage*

She married Vernon Cavender, son of Willie Claude Cavender and Maude Curtis, circa 1923 at Texas.¹

Census*

Hazel (?) and Vernon Cavender appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas, ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Hazel (?) died on 15 August 1999 at Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, at age 90.²

Family

Vernon Cavender b. 30 Jun 1906, d. Nov 1978

Children

William C. Cavender¹ b. 17 Sep 1926, d. 30 Sep 2004
Mary E. Cavender¹ b. 1929

Citations

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

William C. Cavender¹

M, b. 17 September 1926, d. 30 September 2004

Father

Vernon Cavender¹ b. 30 Jun 1906, d. Nov 1978

Mother

Hazel (?)¹ b. 26 Mar 1909, d. 15 Aug 1999

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

William C. Cavender was born on 17 September 1926 at Ellis, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Vernon Cavender and Hazel (?); ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

William C. Cavender died on 30 September 2004 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 78.²

Citations

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

Mary E. Cavender¹

F, b. 1929

Father

Vernon Cavender¹ b. 30 Jun 1906, d. Nov 1978

Mother

Hazel (?)¹ b. 26 Mar 1909, d. 15 Aug 1999

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Mary E. Cavender was born in 1929 at Ellis, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Justice Precinct 1, Ellis, Texas, in the household of Vernon Cavender and Hazel (?); ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thomas B. Taylor¹

M, b. 20 August 1850, d. 18 March 1919

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

Thomas B. Taylor was born on 20 August 1850 at Tennessee; son of Young L. and Nancy C. Taylor.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Martha Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Margaret M. Chance, on 18 October 1883 at Newton, Arkansas; by J.R. Taylor.¹

Census

Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 94, sheet 12Boccupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 chldren, 7 living.²

Census*

Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Polk, Newton, Arkansas, ED 94, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 7 living.²

Census

Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 101, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

Death*

Thomas B. Taylor died on 18 March 1919 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 68; buried at the Taylor Cemetery.^5,3

Family

Martha Elizabeth Curtis b. 12 Jul 1862, d. 14 Jun 1936

Children

Rufus A. Taylor+² b. 9 Apr 1885
William Thomas Taylor+² b. 8 Dec 1886
General Albert Taylor+² b. 26 Mar 1889, d. 25 Jun 1935
John L. Young Taylor+² b. 18 Jun 1891, d. Jun 1967
Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor+² b. 1 Apr 1894, d. Mar 1970
James Riley Taylor+² b. 13 Oct 1896, d. Aug 1981
Dulcena Taylor² b. Aug 1899
Fannie J. Taylor⁴ b. 1904

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Taylor.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Elizabeth J. Taylor^1,2

F, b. January 1844, d. between 1911 and 1919

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

Elizabeth J. Taylor was born in January 1844 at Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of 20 January 1884,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married John Curtis, son of John Curtis Jr. and Mrs. John Jr. Curtis, on 20 January 1884 at Newton, Arkansas; by S.H. Sprews, J.P.¹

Census*

Elizabeth J. Taylor and John Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Cave Creek Village, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 94, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 44 years [sic], 2 children, none living.²

Census*

Elizabeth J. Taylor appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 9 children, 5 living; her brother Benjamin lived with her.³

DeathAp*

She appears to have died or disappeared between 1911 and 1919 at Newton, Arkansas, not found in 1920 census.⁴

Family

John Curtis b. 29 Feb 1836, d. 29 Apr 1909

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Harriet Owen¹

F, b. December 1866, d. 9 April 1943

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Harriet Owen was born in December 1866 at Arkansas; date is questionable.^1,2

Married Name

As of 23 October 1885,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr., son of Amos Ferguson Curtis and Rachel Ellie Daniels, on 23 October 1885 at Newton, Arkansas; by Aron Owen; dates on license are inconsistent.¹

Census*

Harriet Owen and Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 93, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 9 children, 8 living.²

Census

Harriet Owen and Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 10 children, 9 living.³

Census

Harriet Owen and Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁴

Census

Harriet Owen and Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, niece Mary Wheeler, age 14, lived with them.⁵

Death*

Harriet Owen died on 9 April 1943 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 76.⁶

Family

Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939

Children

Ada Ellen Curtis+² b. 22 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1965
Lawrence B. Curtis⁷ b. 29 Jul 1887, d. 4 Aug 1887
Sarah Jennette Curtis+² b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975
Nancy Ida Curtis+² b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 Jan 1973
James Alfred Curtis+² b. 8 Oct 1891, d. 4 Jun 1988
William Oscar Curtis² b. 8 Jul 1893, d. 23 Jan 1975
Joseph Wesley Curtis² b. 27 Nov 1896, d. 22 Feb 1980
Hugh Lee Curtis+² b. 27 May 1898, d. 7 Apr 1967
Troy Denver Curtis+² b. 22 Jan 1900, d. Jul 1974
Vernie Elmer Curtis+³ b. 17 Feb 1902, d. 25 May 1995
Orville D. Curtis+³ b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 15 Feb 1971

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis.

Ada Ellen Curtis^1,2

F, b. 22 September 1885, d. July 1965

Father

Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr.¹ b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939

Mother

Harriet Owen¹ b. Dec 1866, d. 9 Apr 1943

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

Ada Ellen Curtis was born on 22 September 1885 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen; ED 93, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 9 children, 8 living.¹

Married Name

As of 25 January 1903,her married name was Ashlock.³

Marriage*

Ada Ellen Curtis married William Henry Ashlock on 25 January 1903 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by J.H. Curtis; both parties of Limestone.³

Census*

Ada Ellen Curtis and William Henry Ashlock appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁴

Census

Ada Ellen Curtis and William Henry Ashlock appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 46, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

Ada Ellen Curtis and William Henry Ashlock appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, ED 32, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Death*

Ada Ellen Curtis died in July 1965 at Okmulgee, Oklahoma, at age 79.⁷

Family

William Henry Ashlock b. Dec 1885

Children

Pearley Mable Ashlock⁴ b. 21 May 1906, d. 1927
Orville Dennis Ashlock⁵ b. 8 Nov 1910, d. 2 Mar 2001
Frank Curtis Ashlock⁶ b. 16 May 1920
Willie Olen Ashlock⁶ b. 22 Feb 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1671] Gloria Saunders, "Toone/Tune/Toon---Haplogroup R1b1b2", Ancestral File.

Sarah Jennette Curtis^1,2

F, b. 27 November 1888, d. 23 November 1975

Father

Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr.¹ b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939

Mother

Harriet Owen¹ b. Dec 1866, d. 9 Apr 1943

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Sarah Jennette Curtis was born on 27 November 1888 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 10 April 1910,her married name was Bennett.⁴

Marriage*

Sarah Jennette Curtis married Dotson David Bennett on 10 April 1910 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by Thomas Bethel, both parties of Limestone.⁴

Census*

Sarah Jennette Curtis and Dotson David Bennett appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, just married.⁵

Census

Sarah Jennette Curtis and Dotson David Bennett appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁶

Census

Sarah Jennette Curtis and Dotson David Bennett appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-railroad gang, renting-$15 month, 3 children at home.⁷

Death*

Sarah Jennette Curtis died on 23 November 1975 at North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, at age 86.³

Family

Dotson David Bennett b. 3 Jan 1889, d. c 1940

Children

Vera Salome Bennett⁶ b. 28 Sep 1912
Van Dillon Bennett⁶ b. 25 Dec 1914, d. 30 Mar 1987
Alpha (Alta) Bennett⁶ b. 7 Sep 1916, d. 22 Aug 1922
Marcia Bennett⁶ b. 1919
Devoe D. Bennett⁷ b. 24 Oct 1921, d. 7 Apr 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nancy Ida Curtis^1,2

F, b. 15 May 1890, d. 30 January 1973

Father

Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr.¹ b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939

Mother

Harriet Owen¹ b. Dec 1866, d. 9 Apr 1943

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Nancy Ida Curtis was born on 15 May 1890 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Nancy Ida Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen; ED 103, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Nancy Ida Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen; ED 106, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 27 August 1920,her married name was Beckham.⁶

Marriage*

Nancy Ida Curtis married Samuel Garland Beckham on 27 August 1920 at Newton, Arkansas; by J.F. Watson, J.P; Samuel of Walnut, Ida of Limestone.⁶

Census*

Nancy Ida Curtis and Samuel Garland Beckham appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 4 children at home.⁷

Death*

Nancy Ida Curtis died on 30 January 1973 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 82; buried at Walnut Cemetery.^3,8

Family

Samuel Garland Beckham b. 17 Aug 1883, d. 17 Oct 1976

Children

Jimmie Pauline Beckham⁷ b. 1921
William Ferguson Beckham⁷ b. 11 Mar 1923, d. 11 May 2006
Pebble Jean Beckham⁷ b. 16 Aug 1926
John Norman Beckham⁷ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Walnut, Newton, Arkansas.

James Alfred Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 October 1891, d. 4 June 1988

Father

Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr.³ b. 10 Jul 1856, d. 11 Jan 1939

Mother

Harriet Owen³ b. Dec 1866, d. 9 Apr 1943

Last Edited

11 Oct 2008

Birth*

James Alfred Curtis was born on 8 October 1891 at Newton, Arkansas.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen; ED 93, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 9 children, 8 living.³

(Witness) Census

James Alfred Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen; ED 103, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 10 children, 9 living.⁵

Marriage*

James Alfred Curtis married Lou Nesbitt on 24 September 1916 at Newton, Arkansas.^6,7

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Alfred Curtis registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.²

Census*

He and Lou Nesbitt appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 at Richland Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 102, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.⁶

Census

James Alfred Curtis and Lou Nesbitt appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Ozark Nation Forest Enclusive, Richland Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 25, sheet 4B, occupation time keeper-state highway, owned home, 2 children.⁸

Death*

James Alfred Curtis died on 4 June 1988 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas, at age 96.⁴

Family

Lou Nesbitt b. 1894

Children

Rutherford B. (Bud) Curtis⁶ b. 10 Sep 1917, d. 26 Nov 1995
Daphne Curtis⁸ b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1930.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.