Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

William Oscar Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 July 1893, d. 23 January 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

16 Oct 2008

Birth*

William Oscar Curtis was born on 8 July 1893 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(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.¹

(Witness) Census

William Oscar 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

DraftWW1*

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

(Witness) Census

He 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

Census*

William Oscar Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 10 sheet 1A, occupation mail carrier-star route, divorced, boarding with the March Thomas family.⁶

Death*

He died on 23 January 1975 at Arkansas at age 81; U.S. Army Sergeant; buried at Odgden Cemetery.^3,7

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden.

Joseph Wesley Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 November 1896, d. 22 February 1980

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*

Joseph Wesley Curtis was born on 27 November 1896 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(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.¹

(Witness) Census

Joseph Wesley 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

Joseph Wesley 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

Marriage*

Joseph Wesley Curtis married Ella Carolina Dixon on 4 May 1922 at Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas.²

Census*

Joseph Wesley Curtis and Ella Carolina Dixon appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, ED 23, sheet 4B, occupation rural carrier-U.S. Mail, owned home valued at $3,000, no cildren.⁶

Death*

Joseph Wesley Curtis died on 22 February 1980 at Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, at age 83.^3,2

Family

Ella Carolina Dixon b. 4 Aug 1900, d. 6 Aug 1984

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.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Major Lee Curtis^1,2

M, b. 17 February 1899, d. June 1964

Father

George Riley Curtis¹ b. 6 Apr 1873, d. 13 Jun 1960

Mother

Nancy Malvena Hill¹ b. 1875, d. 1 Aug 1966

Last Edited

13 Jun 2016

Birth*

Major Lee Curtis was born on 17 February 1899 at Newton, Arkansas.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill; ED 101, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 6 children, 5 living.¹

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Major Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by G.R. Curtis as a farmer; nearest relative Vina Curtis.²

Marriage*

He married Effie Elizabeth Bulin on 15 February 1921 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; by J.W. Tennison; both parties of Bass.^5,6

Census*

Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.⁷

Death*

Major Lee Curtis died in June 1964 at Arkansas at age 65.⁴

Family

Effie Elizabeth Bulin b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Children

Ruth Curtis+⁵ b. 1921
J. R. Curtis⁵ b. 1923
Troy H. Curtis⁵ b. 29 Aug 1924, d. 29 Dec 2016
Bernell Curtis⁵ b. 1926
Ellen Curtis⁵ b. 1927
Geneva Curtis⁵ b. 1929
Donald Curtis⁷ b. 1931
Loye Curtis⁷ b. 1934

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Troy Denver Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 January 1900, d. July 1974

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

11 Oct 2008

Birth*

Troy Denver Curtis was born on 22 January 1900 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(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.¹

(Witness) Census

Troy Denver 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

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Troy Denver Curtis registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by District No. 83, Swain, Newton, Arkansas as a teacher; nearest relative Harriet Curtis.²

(Witness) Census

He 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

Marriage*

Troy Denver Curtis married Frankie Casey on 3 October 1924 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by G.Y. Davis, J.P; both parties of Limestone.^6,7

Census*

Troy Denver Curtis and Frankie Casey appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Ozark National Forest, Flat Rock Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 15, sheet 1A, occupation assistant ranger-Ozark National Forest, renting, no radio, 2 children at home.⁶

Death*

Troy Denver Curtis died in July 1974 at Ozark, Franklin, Arkansas, at age 74.³

Family

Frankie Casey b. 8 Feb 1906, d. 10 Jan 1956

Children

Alma Bernice Curtis⁶ b. 15 Jul 1926, d. 31 Oct 1994
Kenneth Eugene Curtis⁶ b. 9 Jan 1928

Citations

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

Vernie Elmer Curtis^1,2

M, b. 17 February 1902, d. 25 May 1995

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

20 Mar 2010

Birth*

Vernie Elmer Curtis was born on 17 February 1902 at Newton, Arkansas.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He 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.³

(Witness) Census

Vernie Elmer 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

Marriage*

Vernie Elmer Curtis married Artie Clayborn on 4 September 1924 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by G.W. Davis, J.P; both parties of Limestone.⁶

Death*

Vernie Elmer Curtis died on 25 May 1995 at Stuart, Hughes, Oklahoma, at age 93; buried at Ashland Cemetery in Pittsburg County.^2,4

Family

Artie Clayborn b. 1 Nov 1907, d. 18 Jun 1998

Children

Jack Dempsey Curtis⁷ b. 8 Nov 1936, d. 7 May 1977
Ora Sue Curtis⁸ b. 5 Dec 1938, d. 5 Jan 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ashland, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden.

Orville D. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 18 January 1905, d. 15 February 1971

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

6 Nov 2009

Birth*

Orville D. Curtis was born on 18 January 1905 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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.¹

(Witness) Census

Orville D. 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.³

Marriage*

Orville D. Curtis married Blanch Casey on 8 March 1925 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owens; both parties of Limestone.⁴

Death*

Orville D. Curtis died on 15 February 1971 at Ashland, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, at age 66; lburied at Ashland Cemetery in Pittsburg County.⁵

Family

Blanch Casey b. 8 Apr 1907, d. 22 Jun 1984

Child

Amos F. Curtis² b. 16 Feb 1932, d. 16 Jul 1987

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ashland, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.

Lou Nesbitt^1,2

F, b. 1894

Last Edited

11 Oct 2008

Birth*

Lou Nesbitt was born in 1894 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of 24 September 1916,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married James Alfred Curtis, son of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 24 September 1916 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

Census*

Lou Nesbitt and James Alfred Curtis 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.¹

Census

Lou Nesbitt and James Alfred Curtis 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.³

Family

James Alfred Curtis b. 8 Oct 1891, d. 4 Jun 1988

Children

Rutherford B. (Bud) Curtis¹ b. 10 Sep 1917, d. 26 Nov 1995
Daphne Curtis³ b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Rutherford B. (Bud) Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 10 September 1917, d. 26 November 1995

Father

James Alfred Curtis¹ b. 8 Oct 1891, d. 4 Jun 1988

Mother

Lou Nesbitt¹ b. 1894

Last Edited

16 Oct 2008

Birth*

Rutherford B. (Bud) Curtis was born on 10 September 1917 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

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

Death*

Rutherford B. (Bud) Curtis died on 26 November 1995 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas, at age 78; buried at the Ogden Cemetery.^3,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden Cemetery.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden.

Daphne Curtis¹

F, b. 1920

Father

James Alfred Curtis¹ b. 8 Oct 1891, d. 4 Jun 1988

Mother

Lou Nesbitt¹ b. 1894

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Daphne Curtis was born in 1920 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Ozark Nation Forest Enclusive, Richland Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Alfred Curtis and Lou Nesbitt; ED 25, sheet 4B, occupation time keeper-state highway, owned home, 2 children.¹

Married Name

As of 1 October 1938,her married name was Sain.²

Marriage*

Daphne Curtis married Buddie Sain on 1 October 1938 at Cowell, Newton, Arkansas; by O.B. Atkinson, J.P. both parties of Cowell.²

Family

Buddie Sain b. c 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.

Silva Pruitt¹

F, b. 1903

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Silva Pruitt was born in 1903 at Arkansas; daughter of Tom and Viola Pruitt; her sister Goldie lived with them in 1920; 1910 census has birth in Oklahoma.²

Married Name

As of 9 August 1919,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Hugh Lee Curtis, son of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 9 August 1919 at Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owen; A.F. Curtis bondsman; Hugh of Limestone, Sylva of Parthenon.^1,3

Census*

Silva Pruitt and Hugh Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Prairier Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 98, sheet 7A, occupation teacher-public school, just married, sister-in-law Goldie Pruitt lived with them.⁴

Family

Hugh Lee Curtis b. 27 May 1898, d. 7 Apr 1967

Children

Orrell Ferguson Curtis⁵ b. 3 Mar 1922
Norma Jean Curtis⁵ b. 10 Oct 1925
Douglas Lee Curtis⁵ b. 26 Nov 1928
Ershel Van Curtis⁵ b. 15 Dec 1933, d. 15 Dec 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

Ruth Curtis¹

F, b. 1921

Father

Major Lee Curtis¹ b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964

Mother

Effie Elizabeth Bulin¹ b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Last Edited

24 Sep 2012

Birth*

Ruth Curtis was born in 1921 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 10 March 1939,her married name was Hill.²

Marriage*

Ruth Curtis married Alvin Hill on 10 March 1939 at Newton, Arkansas.²

(Witness) Census

Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.³

Family

Alvin Hill b. c 1920

Child

Dale Ray Hill³ b. 1940

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

J. R. Curtis¹

M, b. 1923

Father

Major Lee Curtis¹ b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964

Mother

Effie Elizabeth Bulin¹ b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Last Edited

24 Sep 2012

Birth*

J. R. Curtis was born in 1923 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

J. R. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Troy H. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 29 August 1924, d. 29 December 2016

Father

Major Lee Curtis¹ b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964

Mother

Effie Elizabeth Bulin¹ b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Last Edited

21 Oct 2017

Birth*

Troy H. Curtis was born on 29 August 1924 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Troy H. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.⁵

Milit-Beg*

Troy H. Curtis began military service on 19 May 1944 at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, for the duration of the war, 1 year of high school, occupation farm hand, single, no dependents.²

Death*

He died on 29 December 2016 at Dover, Pope, Arkansas, at age 92.³

Obit

Troy H.'s obituary was published in the Russellville Courier on 3 January 2017:

Troy Hugh Curtis, 92, of Dover, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Saint Mary's Regional Med Center in Rusellville. The son of Major and Effie Elizabeth Bolin Curtis, he was born Aug. 29, 1924, in Bass. He was a graduate of Mount Judea High School. He married Rachel Gregory Curtis, on June 19, 1949, in Carson City, Nev. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a Maintenance Machinist with U.S. Steel for 32 years. His accomplishments included being instrumental in refurbishing Camp Caudle Christian Youth Camp and was a Dover Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year. He was a member of the Dover Volunteer Fire Department and Board member of Camp Caudle Christian Youth Camp. He was a member of the Dover Church of Christ where he was a Ministry Leader for church maintenance and grounds. He enjoyed working in his church, his family, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and five sisters. Troy was survived by his wife, Rachel Curtis of Dover; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Alan Boatright of Dover; two grandchildren, Tony and Lisa Boatright of Beaverton, Ore., and Tami and Marc Allen of Tigard, Ore; and a brother, Donald Curtis of Harrison. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Dover Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Dover Church of Christ. Bro. Micah Williams and Bro. Alan Boatright will officiate. Burial will be at McFadden Cemetery in Dover by Humphrey Funeral Service.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Bernell Curtis¹

F, b. 1926

Father

Major Lee Curtis¹ b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964

Mother

Effie Elizabeth Bulin¹ b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Last Edited

24 Oct 2012

Birth*

Bernell Curtis was born in 1926 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Bernell Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ellen Curtis¹

F, b. 1927

Father

Major Lee Curtis² b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964

Mother

Effie Elizabeth Bulin² b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Last Edited

24 Sep 2012

Birth*

Ellen Curtis was born in 1927 at Newton, Arkansas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Geneva Curtis¹

F, b. 1929

Father

Major Lee Curtis² b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964

Mother

Effie Elizabeth Bulin² b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 14 Sep 1972

Last Edited

24 Sep 2012

Birth*

Geneva Curtis was born in 1929 at Newton, Arkansas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Ozark National Forest, Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 22, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Geneva Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Major Lee Curtis and Effie Elizabeth Bulin; ED 23, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $450, 8 children and a grandson.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

William Henry Ashlock¹

M, b. December 1885

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

William Henry Ashlock was born in December 1885 at Kentucky; son of Bull and Martha Ashlock.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ada Ellen Curtis, daughter of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 25 January 1903 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by J.H. Curtis; both parties of Limestone.¹

Census*

William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis 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.³

Census

William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis 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.⁴

Census

William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, ED 32, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁵

Family

Ada Ellen Curtis b. 22 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1965

Children

Pearley Mable Ashlock³ b. 21 May 1906, d. 1927
Orville Dennis Ashlock⁴ b. 8 Nov 1910, d. 2 Mar 2001
Frank Curtis Ashlock⁵ b. 16 May 1920
Willie Olen Ashlock⁵ b. 22 Feb 1922

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.

Pearley Mable Ashlock^1,2

F, b. 21 May 1906, d. 1927

Father

William Henry Ashlock¹ b. Dec 1885

Mother

Ada Ellen Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1965

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Pearley Mable Ashlock was born on 21 May 1906 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

Pearley Mable Ashlock appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis; ED 46, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.³

Death*

Pearley Mable Ashlock died in 1927 at Newton, Arkansas.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Orville Dennis Ashlock^1,2

M, b. 8 November 1910, d. 2 March 2001

Father

William Henry Ashlock¹ b. Dec 1885

Mother

Ada Ellen Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1965

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Orville Dennis Ashlock was born on 8 November 1910 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Walnut Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis; ED 46, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Orville Dennis Ashlock appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, in the household of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis; ED 32, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Orville Dennis Ashlock married Edna Pearl Porter on 20 June 1936.²

Death*

Orville Dennis Ashlock died on 2 March 2001 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, at age 90.³

Family

Edna Pearl Porter b. c 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Frank Curtis Ashlock^1,2

M, b. 16 May 1920

Father

William Henry Ashlock¹ b. Dec 1885

Mother

Ada Ellen Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1965

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Frank Curtis Ashlock was born on 16 May 1920 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, in the household of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis; ED 32, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Frank Curtis Ashlock married Rita Anne Dyar on 27 March 1944 at Seminole, Gaines, Texas.²

Family

Rita Anne Dyar b. c 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Willie Olen Ashlock^1,2

M, b. 22 February 1922

Father

William Henry Ashlock¹ b. Dec 1885

Mother

Ada Ellen Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1885, d. Jul 1965

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Willie Olen Ashlock was born on 22 February 1922 at Johnson, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, in the household of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis; ED 32, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Willie Olen Ashlock married Dorthy Lucille Hardy on 17 October 1941.²

Family

Dorthy Lucille Hardy b. c 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Edna Pearl Porter¹

F, b. circa 1915

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Edna Pearl Porter was born circa 1915.¹

Married Name

As of 20 June 1936,her married name was Ashlock.¹

Marriage*

She married Orville Dennis Ashlock, son of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis, on 20 June 1936.¹

Family

Orville Dennis Ashlock b. 8 Nov 1910, d. 2 Mar 2001

Citations

[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Rita Anne Dyar¹

F, b. circa 1920

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Rita Anne Dyar was born circa 1920.¹

Married Name

As of 27 March 1944,her married name was Ashlock.¹

Marriage*

She married Frank Curtis Ashlock, son of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis, on 27 March 1944 at Seminole, Gaines, Texas.¹

Family

Frank Curtis Ashlock b. 16 May 1920

Citations

[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Dorthy Lucille Hardy¹

F, b. circa 1922

Last Edited

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Dorthy Lucille Hardy was born circa 1922.¹

Married Name

As of 17 October 1941,her married name was Ashlock.¹

Marriage*

She married Willie Olen Ashlock, son of William Henry Ashlock and Ada Ellen Curtis, on 17 October 1941.¹

Family

Willie Olen Ashlock b. 22 Feb 1922

Citations

[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Lawrence B. Curtis¹

M, b. 29 July 1887, d. 4 August 1887

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

23 Sep 2008

Birth*

Lawrence B. Curtis was born on 29 July 1887 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

Death*

He died on 4 August 1887 at Newton, Arkansas; buried at the Curtis Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis.

Dotson David Bennett^1,2

M, b. 3 January 1889, d. circa 1940

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Dotson David Bennett was born on 3 January 1889 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Sarah Jennette Curtis, daughter of Amos F. (Bud) Curtis Jr. and Harriet Owen, on 10 April 1910 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by Thomas Bethel, both parties of Limestone.¹

Census*

Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, just married.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Dotson David Bennett registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by U.S. Government as a mail carrier contractor (star route); wife and 3 children.²

Census

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

Census

Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis 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.⁵

Death*

Dotson David Bennett died circa 1940 at Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas.⁶

Family

Sarah Jennette Curtis b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975

Children

Vera Salome Bennett⁴ b. 28 Sep 1912
Van Dillon Bennett⁴ b. 25 Dec 1914, d. 30 Mar 1987
Alpha (Alta) Bennett⁴ b. 7 Sep 1916, d. 22 Aug 1922
Marcia Bennett⁴ b. 1919
Devoe D. Bennett⁵ b. 24 Oct 1921, d. 7 Apr 2007

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.

Vera Salome Bennett^1,2

F, b. 28 September 1912

Father

Dotson David Bennett¹ b. 3 Jan 1889, d. c 1940

Mother

Sarah Jennette Curtis¹ b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Vera Salome Bennett was born on 28 September 1912 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 106, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.

Van Dillon Bennett^1,2,3

M, b. 25 December 1914, d. 30 March 1987

Father

Dotson David Bennett¹ b. 3 Jan 1889, d. c 1940

Mother

Sarah Jennette Curtis¹ b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Van Dillon Bennett was born on 25 December 1914 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 106, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Van Dillon Bennett appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 22, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-railroad gang, renting-$15 month, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Van Dillon Bennett died on 30 March 1987 at North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, at age 72.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Alpha (Alta) Bennett^1,2

F, b. 7 September 1916, d. 22 August 1922

Father

Dotson David Bennett¹ b. 3 Jan 1889, d. c 1940

Mother

Sarah Jennette Curtis¹ b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975

Last Edited

16 Oct 2008

Birth*

Alpha (Alta) Bennett was born on 7 September 1916 at Newton, Arkansas; possibly 1914.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 106, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

Death*

Alpha (Alta) Bennett died on 22 August 1922 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 5; buried at the Ogden Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden Cemetery.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Ogden.

Marcia Bennett¹

F, b. 1919

Father

Dotson David Bennett¹ b. 3 Jan 1889, d. c 1940

Mother

Sarah Jennette Curtis¹ b. 27 Nov 1888, d. 23 Nov 1975

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Marcia Bennett was born in 1919 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 106, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Marcia Bennett appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Clarksville, Johnson, Arkansas, in the household of Dotson David Bennett and Sarah Jennette Curtis; ED 22, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-railroad gang, renting-$15 month, 3 children at home.²

Citations

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