Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

John Robert Pruitt^1,2

M, b. 20 October 1883, d. 8 October 1982

Father

James Proctor Pruitt¹ b. Apr 1848, d. 1936

Mother

Nancy Paralee Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924

Last Edited

16 Oct 2008

Birth*

John Robert Pruitt was born on 20 October 1883 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

Marriage*

John Robert Pruitt married Julia Murray on 31 December 1905 at Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owen, A.F. Pruitt, security; John of Deer and Julia of Limestone.^4,5

Census*

John Robert Pruitt and Julia Murray appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 John Robert Pruitt registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, nearest relative Julia Pruitt.²

Marriage*

He married Susie Robinson on 23 December 1919 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by W.T. Young, J.P; both parties of Limestone.^6,4

Census*

John Robert Pruitt and Susie Robinson appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home; lived next to William Curtis.⁶

Census

John Robert Pruitt and Susie Robinson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 cildren at home.⁷

Death*

John Robert Pruitt died on 8 October 1982 at Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, at age 98.^3,8

Family 1

Julia Murray b. 1889

Children

Olive Pruitt⁵ b. 5 Feb 1905, d. 15 Jun 1995
Arvell Pruitt⁵ b. 1908
May Pruitt⁶ b. 1911
Osborn W. Pruitt⁶ b. 1912
Opal V. Pruitt⁶ b. 1914
Macey Pruitt⁶ b. 1917

Family 2

Susie Robinson b. 27 Jan 1883, d. Sep 1977

Children

Darrell O. Pruitt⁷ b. 1922
Dean W. Pruitt⁷ b. 2 Oct 1923, d. Jan 1985
Gussie H. Pruitt⁷ b. 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

Amos Farris Pruitt^1,2

M, b. 15 March 1886, d. 7 February 1961

Father

James Proctor Pruitt¹ b. Apr 1848, d. 1936

Mother

Nancy Paralee Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

Amos Farris Pruitt was born on 15 March 1886 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

Marriage*

Amos Farris Pruitt married May Ashlock on 14 November 1909 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas.³

Census*

Amos Farris Pruitt and May Ashlock appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Ozark National Forest Reserve, Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, just married.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Amos Farris Pruitt registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, nearest relative May Pruitt.²

Census

He and May Ashlock appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 8, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁵

Death*

Amos Farris Pruitt died on 7 February 1961 at age 74.⁶

Family

May Ashlock b. 1887, d. 14 Nov 1909

Children

Twin Sons Pruitt⁷ b. 8 Jan 1911, d. 16 Jan 1911
Orpha Pruitt⁵ b. 1912
Jessie Pruitt⁵ b. 1913
Wilburn Pruitt⁵ b. 1915
Willard Pruitt⁵ b. 1917
Jewell Pruitt⁵ b. 1920
Harold Pruitt⁵ b. 5 Dec 1924, d. 19 May 1994
Ava Pruitt⁵ b. 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Essex.

Nora E. Pruitt¹

F, b. 14 February 1888, d. 13 November 1970

Father

James Proctor Pruitt¹ b. Apr 1848, d. 1936

Mother

Nancy Paralee Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

Nora E. Pruitt was born on 14 February 1888 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

Married Name

As of 29 December 1907,her married name was Sparks.^3,4

Marriage*

Nora E. Pruitt married James Blaine Sparks on 29 December 1907 at Dean, Newton, Arkansas.^3,4

Census*

Nora E. Pruitt and James Blaine Sparks appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 at Newburg Twp., Hughes, Arkansas, ED 111, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, 1 child.⁵

Census

Nora E. Pruitt and James Blaine Sparks appeared on the census of 17 March 1920 at Hickey Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 61, sheet 21A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁶

Census

Nora E. Pruitt and James Blaine Sparks appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Hickey Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, ED 5, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.³

Death*

Nora E. Pruitt died on 13 November 1970 at Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, at age 82.⁷

Family

James Blaine Sparks b. 20 Feb 1886, d. Mar 1964

Children

Charles Denver Sparks⁶ b. 1908
Pearl Sparks⁶ b. 1910
Eunice Sparks⁶ b. 1912
Darce Sparks⁶ b. 1915
Eltry Sparks⁶ b. 1916
Ardith Sparks⁶ b. 1919
A. Doyle Sparks³ b. 1922
Wilma M. Sparks³ b. 1924
H. Delmer Sparks³ b. 29 Jan 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1706] Brenda3577, "Jones Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Claude F. Pruitt¹

M, b. 24 February 1891, d. 29 November 1960

Father

James Proctor Pruitt¹ b. Apr 1848, d. 1936

Mother

Nancy Paralee Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

Claude F. Pruitt was born on 24 February 1891 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Claude F. Pruitt appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 103, sheet 2A, married 44 years, 12 children, 10 living.³

Marriage*

Claude F. Pruitt married Julia Pink Breedlove on 1 December 1912 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas.^4,5

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Claude F. Pruitt registered for the draft at Deer, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 3 children.²

Census*

He and Julia Pink Breedlove appeared on the census of 18 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

Claude F. Pruitt died on 29 November 1960 at Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma, at age 69; buried at Wetumka Cemetery.⁶

Family

Julia Pink Breedlove b. 1 Nov 1894, d. 12 Jul 1986

Children

Flossie Paralee Pruitt⁴ b. 22 Oct 1913, d. 3 Jul 1991
Lonnie Pruitt⁴ b. 5 Dec 1914, d. 24 Nov 1971
Florence Celeste Pruitt⁴ b. 10 Feb 1917, d. 13 Jan 2008
William Lewell Pruitt⁴ b. 2 Oct 1918, d. 31 Oct 1991
Madge Allene Pruitt⁶ b. 14 Nov 1921
Gladys Marie Pruitt⁶ b. 9 Jan 1924
Claud Elmo Pruitt⁶ b. 13 Aug 1926, d. 3 Jun 1946

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1678] e-mail address, "24835", Ancestral File.

David Pruitt¹

M, b. 17 July 1892, d. May 1978

Father

James Proctor Pruitt¹ b. Apr 1848, d. 1936

Mother

Nancy Paralee Curtis¹ b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924

Last Edited

14 Jun 2012

Birth*

David Pruitt was born on 17 July 1892 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 10 living.¹

(Witness) Census

David Pruitt appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 103, sheet 2A, married 44 years, 12 children, 10 living.³

Marriage*

David Pruitt married Emma J. Davis on 24 December 1917 at Newton, Arkansas.^4,5

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1918 David Pruitt registered for the draft at Deer, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, claimed exemption for physical disabilities.²

Census*

He and Emma J. Davis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁴

Census

David Pruitt and Emma J. Davis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, ED 32, sheet 13B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁶

Death*

David Pruitt died in May 1978 at Checotah, McIntosh, Oklahoma, at age 85.⁷

Family

Emma J. Davis b. 1899

Children

Ewell J. Pruitt⁶ b. 11 Mar 1920, d. 13 Jun 1996
Lillian A. Pruitt⁶ b. 1921
Esther P. Pruitt⁶ b. 1923
Delmer Pruitt⁶ b. 3 Oct 1925, d. Aug 1979
Ollie M. Pruitt⁶ b. 1926
Archie Pruitt⁶ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

William Lester Pruitt¹

M, b. 7 November 1896, d. October 1965

Father

James Proctor Pruitt² b. Apr 1848, d. 1936

Mother

Nancy Paralee Curtis² b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Dec 1924

Last Edited

11 Oct 2008

Birth*

William Lester Pruitt was born on 7 November 1896 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; draft registration is 3 November 1896.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 12 children, 10 living.²

(Witness) Census

William Lester Pruitt appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Proctor Pruitt and Nancy Paralee Curtis; ED 103, sheet 2A, married 44 years, 12 children, 10 living.⁵

Marriage*

William Lester Pruitt married Ida Breedlove on 24 December 1916 at Deer, Newton, Arkansas; by H.F. Heydenreich; Joe Curtis, bondsman; both parties of Deer.⁶

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1918 William Lester Pruitt registered for the draft at Deer, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by employment not given, nearest relative Ida Pruitt.³

Census*

He and Ida Breedlove appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 son at home.⁷

Census

William Lester Pruitt and Ida Breedlove appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Yeager Twp., Hughes, Oklahoma, ED 32, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁸

Death*

William Lester Pruitt died in October 1965 at Hiwasse, Benton, Arkansas, at age 68.⁴

Family

Ida Breedlove b. 2 Dec 1901, d. 21 Nov 1960

Children

John Henry Pruitt⁷ b. 27 Dec 1917, d. 27 Mar 1993
Paul David Pruitt⁷ b. 26 Sep 1919, d. Jul 1989
Mareta Ethel Pruitt⁸ b. 24 Jan 1922
Jimmy Verniece Pruitt⁸ b. 23 Apr 1924
Ruth Juanita Pruitt⁸ b. 4 Apr 1926
Muriel Jane Pruitt⁸ b. 7 Jun 1928
Alice Maud Pruitt⁸ b. 17 Apr 1931, d. 2 Feb 1933

Citations

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

Samuel Owen¹

M, b. 13 July 1866, d. 21 November 1949

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Samuel Owen was born on 13 July 1866 at Arkansas.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Curtis, daughter of Amos Ferguson Curtis and Celia (Sela) Daniels, on 2 October 1887 at Arkansas; Martha may have previously married Roberts.^1,3,4

Census*

Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

Census

Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 13 children, 12 living; 3 Sparks neices.⁵

Census

Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁶

Census

Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Hickory Grove Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 6, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.⁷

Death*

Samuel Owen died on 21 November 1949 at Newton, Arkansas, at age 83; buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery at Nail.²

Family

Martha Ann Curtis b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Children

Charles A. Owen⁵ b. 4 Apr 1909, d. 10 Jan 1989
Jackson Roberts Owen¹ b. Jan 1887
Celia J. Owen¹ b. 4 Nov 1887, d. Apr 1975
Martha Elizabeth Owen¹ b. Aug 1888
Sam William Owen¹ b. 22 Mar 1891, d. Mar 1965
Nancy H. Owen¹ b. 22 Apr 1892, d. Apr 1978
Delora E. Owen¹ b. Apr 1895
Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen¹ b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 30 Sep 1988
Sarah J. Owen¹ b. Oct 1898
Theodore Roosevelt Owen⁵ b. 4 Aug 1900, d. 15 Mar 1976
Flora A. Owen⁵ b. 10 Mar 1903, d. Jul 1979
Samuel Owen Jr.⁵ b. 18 Dec 1905, d. 12 Mar 1977
Bessie Adeline Owen⁵ b. 29 Nov 1906, d. 16 Jul 1987

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Hickory Grove/Nail.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Jackson Roberts Owen^1,2

M, b. January 1887

Father

Samuel Owen¹ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

26 Sep 2008

Birth*

Jackson Roberts Owen was born in January 1887 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.

Martha Elizabeth Owen^1,2

F, b. August 1888

Father

Samuel Owen¹ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Martha Elizabeth Owen was born in August 1888 at Newton, Arkansas; married John Faught.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1905,her married name was Faught.²

Marriage*

Martha Elizabeth Owen married John R. Faught circa 1905 at Arkansas.^2,3

Census*

Martha Elizabeth Owen and John R. Faught appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Ozark National Forest Reserve, Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 3 children, 2 living.³

Family

John R. Faught b. 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Celia J. Owen¹

F, b. 4 November 1887, d. April 1975

Father

Samuel Owen¹ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

26 Sep 2008

Birth*

Celia J. Owen was born on 4 November 1887 at Newton, Arkansas; November 1890 in 1900 census.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

Death*

Celia J. Owen died in April 1975 at Arkansas at age 87; married Albert Richardson.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Sam William Owen^1,2

M, b. 22 March 1891, d. March 1965

Father

Samuel Owen¹ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Sam William Owen was born on 22 March 1891 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

Marriage*

Sam William Owen married Emma F (?) circa 1915 at Arkansas.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Sam William Owen registered for the draft at Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by M.P. Owen as a day laborer, wife and child.³

Census*

He and Emma F (?) appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, ED 149, sheet 4A, occupation driver log dam?, renting, 1 son at home.⁵

Death*

Sam William Owen died in March 1965 at Arkansas.⁴

Family

Emma F (?) b. 1897

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Nancy H. Owen¹

F, b. 22 April 1892, d. April 1978

Father

Samuel Owen¹ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Nancy H. Owen was born on 22 April 1892 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

Married Name

As of 14 October 1909,her married name was Lane.³

Marriage*

Nancy H. Owen married Frederic Silas Lane on 14 October 1909 at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; by F.M. Richardson; both parties of Limestone.⁴

Census

Nancy H. Owen and Frederic Silas Lane appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 103, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, just married, no children.⁵

Death*

Nancy H. Owen died in April 1978 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas.²

Family

Frederic Silas Lane b. 7 Aug 1890, d. 15 Apr 1968

Citations

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

Delora E. Owen¹

F, b. April 1895

Father

Samuel Owen² b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis² b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Delora E. Owen was born in April 1895 at Newton, Arkansas; married Glenn Brown, Lenord Snow.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.²

(Witness) Census

Delora E. Owen appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 13 children, 12 living; 3 Sparks neices.³

Married Name

As of circa 1915,her married name was Brown.⁴

Marriage*

Delora E. Owen married Benjamin Glen Brown circa 1915 at Arkansas; (second marriage to Lenord Snow.)⁴

Census*

Delora E. Owen and Benjamin Glen Brown appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 106, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.⁵

Family

Benjamin Glen Brown b. 13 Nov 1892

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen^1,2

F, b. 21 November 1896, d. 30 September 1988

Father

Samuel Owen³ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis³ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen was born on 21 November 1896 at Newton, Arkansas.^3,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.³

(Witness) Census

Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 13 children, 12 living; 3 Sparks neices.⁴

Married Name

As of 8 May 1914,her married name was Swain.⁵

Marriage*

Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen married Colby Swain on 8 May 1914 at Arkansas.⁵

(Witness) Census

Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 106, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁶

Death*

Amanda (Manda) Ellen Owen died on 30 September 1988 at Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, at age 91.²

Family

Colby Swain b. 9 Mar 1884

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Sarah J. Owen¹

F, b. October 1898

Father

Samuel Owen¹ b. 13 Jul 1866, d. 21 Nov 1949

Mother

Martha Ann Curtis¹ b. 31 Jul 1867, d. 9 Apr 1946

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Sarah J. Owen was born in October 1898 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Pleasant Hill Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; ED 91, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 8 children, 7 living (8 in household--which one was dead?); lived next to James Pruitt and Amos Curtis.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah J. Owen appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis; occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 13 children, 12 living; 3 Sparks neices.²

NoteB*

Said to have married Lee Young, record not found.

Citations

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

Mamie Faye Taylor^1,2

F, b. 10 October 1912, d. 30 July 2003

Last Edited

14 Oct 2008

Birth*

Mamie Faye Taylor was born on 10 October 1912 at Newton, Arkansas.^3,2

Married Name

As of 22 December 1937,her married name was Davis.²

Marriage*

She married Scott P. Davis, son of James Thomas (Tommy) Davis and Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis, on 22 December 1937 at Arkansas.²

Death*

Mamie Faye Taylor died on 30 July 2003 at Jasper, Newton, Arkansas, at age 90; buried at the Curtis Cemetery (2) at Limestone; date of death not inscribed at time of reading.^4,5

Family

Scott P. Davis b. 2 Oct 1908, d. 27 Jan 1994

Citations

[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemeteryat Limestone.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery at Limestone.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S899] Newton County Genealogical Volunteers, Newton County, Arkansas Cemetery Records, Curtis Cemetery (2) at Limestone.

Flora Long^1,2

F, b. 25 August 1906, d. 5 October 1989

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Flora Long was born on 25 August 1906 at Arkansas.^1,3

Married Name

As of 7 October 1923,her married name was Davis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Hobart Lee Davis, son of James Thomas (Tommy) Davis and Sarah Adeline (Addie) Curtis, on 7 October 1923 at Arkansas.^1,2

Census*

Flora Long and Hobart Lee Davis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

Death*

Flora Long died on 5 October 1989 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 83; buried at Resthaven Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Hobart Lee Davis b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 11 Apr 1990

Children

James Hershel Davis¹ b. 19 Aug 1924
Ruby Lee Davis¹ b. 27 Apr 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Resthaven, Sedgewick, Kansas.

James Hershel Davis^1,2

M, b. 19 August 1924

Father

Hobart Lee Davis¹ b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 11 Apr 1990

Mother

Flora Long¹ b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 5 Oct 1989

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

James Hershel Davis was born on 19 August 1924 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Hobart Lee Davis and Flora Long; ED 26, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.

Ruby Lee Davis^1,2

F, b. 27 April 1929

Father

Hobart Lee Davis¹ b. 2 Jun 1905, d. 11 Apr 1990

Mother

Flora Long¹ b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 5 Oct 1989

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Ruby Lee Davis was born on 27 April 1929 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Union Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Hobart Lee Davis and Flora Long; ED 26, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1692] e-mail address, "Hyatt's From Turkeyfoot", Ancestral File.

Nancy Malvena Hill^1,2,3

F, b. 1875, d. 1 August 1966

Last Edited

10 Nov 2012

Birth*

Nancy Malvena Hill was born in 1875 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of 26 September 1892,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Riley Curtis, son of John Curtis and Margaret M. Chance, on 26 September 1892 at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas; by R. Dean; both of Cave Creek.^1,2

Census*

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

Census

Nancy Malvena Hill and George Riley Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁴

Census

Nancy Malvena Hill and George Riley Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 1 daughter at home.⁵

Death*

Nancy Malvena Hill died on 1 August 1966 at Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington.³

Family

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

Children

James Jeff Curtis+¹ b. 3 Aug 1893, d. Nov 1980
John Henry Curtis+¹ b. 12 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1975
Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis+¹ b. 29 Dec 1896, d. 4 May 1983
Major Lee Curtis+¹ b. 17 Feb 1899, d. Jun 1964
Ava M. Curtis¹ b. 5 Sep 1907, d. 21 Jan 2004
Vona M. Curtis⁴ b. 4 May 1912, d. 13 Mar 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S2158] Sskuycraw, "Kuykendall Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Jeff Curtis^1,2

M, b. 3 August 1893, d. November 1980

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

10 Nov 2012

Birth*

James Jeff Curtis was born on 3 August 1893 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; 23 Aug 1894 on draft registration.^1,2,3

(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

Marriage*

James Jeff Curtis married Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards on 27 September 1914 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; by J.M. Tennison; no explanation for Alma in marriage record vs. Sarah C. in 1920 census.^4,5

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Jeff Curtis registered for the draft at Moore, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by Ball Hill Mining Company as a miner, married.²

Census*

He and Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.⁴

Marriage*

James Jeff Curtis married Mary Garrison on 2 November 1922 at Newton, Arkansas.⁶

NoteB*

Household not found in 1930 census.⁷

Census*

James Jeff Curtis and Mary Garrison appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Danley Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 18, sheet 1A, no occupation, renting, 4 children by second marriage.⁸

Death*

James Jeff Curtis died in November 1980 at Damascus, Faulkner, Arkansas, at age 87; buried at Mayflower Cemetery.⁹

Family 1

Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards b. 1900

Child

Willard D. Curtis+⁴ b. 14 Jul 1918, d. 22 Mar 1988

Family 2

Mary Garrison b. 20 Nov 1907, d. 18 May 1996

Children

Wilburn Curtis⁸ b. 1925
Ethel Curtis⁸ b. 1928
Morris Curtis⁸ b. 1932

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas.

John Henry Curtis^1,2

M, b. 12 August 1895, d. December 1975

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

10 Nov 2012

Birth*

John Henry Curtis was born on 12 August 1895 at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(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 5 June 1917 John Henry Curtis registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, claimed exemption due to religious belief.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill; ED 104, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

Marriage*

John Henry Curtis married Lula (Verdie) McCutchen on 17 October 1920 at Newton, Arkansas; by M. Tennison; John of Bass, Lula of Cave Creek.⁴

Census*

John Henry Curtis and Lula (Verdie) McCutchen appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 4 children at home.⁵

Census

John Henry Curtis and Lula (Verdie) McCutchen appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Jackson Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 18, sheet 3B, no ocupation, renting, 4 children.⁶

Death*

John Henry Curtis died in December 1975 at Rogers, Benton, Arkansas, at age 80.⁷

Family

Lula (Verdie) McCutchen b. c 1902

Children

Ina M. Curtis⁵ b. 1921
Leroy Curtis⁵ b. 1923
Joyce Curtis⁵ b. 1925
Dayan Curtis⁵ b. 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ava M. Curtis¹

F, b. 5 September 1907, d. 21 January 2004

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

11 Oct 2008

Birth*

Ava M. Curtis was born on 5 September 1907 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She 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

(Witness) Census

Ava M. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill; ED 104, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 9 August 1925,her married name was Dodson.⁴

Marriage*

Ava M. Curtis married James M. Dodson on 9 August 1925 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; by M. Tennison, Church of Christ minister; both parties of Bass.⁴

Census*

Ava M. Curtis and James M. Dodson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.⁵

Death*

Ava M. Curtis died on 21 January 2004 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, at age 96.²

Family

James M. Dodson b. 18 Dec 1904, d. 14 Mar 1996

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Vona M. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 May 1912, d. 13 March 1998

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

18 Oct 2008

Birth*

Vona M. Curtis was born on 4 May 1912 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill; ED 22, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 1 daughter at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 5 April 1934,her married name was Drewery.²

Marriage*

Vona M. Curtis married James Monroe Drewery on 5 April 1934 at Newton, Arkansas; by T.F. Dodson, minister Church of Christ; Monroe of Eula, Vona of Bass.²

Death*

Vona M. Curtis died on 13 March 1998 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, at age 85.³

Family

James Monroe Drewery b. 25 Aug 1910, d. Dec 1981

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards^1,2

F, b. 1900

Last Edited

11 Oct 2008

Birth*

Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards was born in 1900 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of 27 September 1914,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Jeff Curtis, son of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill, on 27 September 1914 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; by J.M. Tennison; no explanation for Alma in marriage record vs. Sarah C. in 1920 census.^1,2

Census*

Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards and James Jeff Curtis appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.¹

Family

James Jeff Curtis b. 3 Aug 1893, d. Nov 1980

Child

Willard D. Curtis+¹ b. 14 Jul 1918, d. 22 Mar 1988

Citations

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

Willard D. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 14 July 1918, d. 22 March 1988

Father

James Jeff Curtis¹ b. 3 Aug 1893, d. Nov 1980

Mother

Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards¹ b. 1900

Last Edited

9 Nov 2012

Birth*

Willard D. Curtis was born on 14 July 1918 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of James Jeff Curtis and Alma (Sarah C.) Edwards; ED 104, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.¹

Marriage*

Willard D. Curtis married Mabel Geneva Starkey on 6 April 1938 at Faulkner, Arkansas; Willard of Mayflower, Faulkner County; Geneva of Bass, Newton County.³

Census*

Willard D. Curtis and Mabel Geneva Starkey appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Danley Twp., Faulkner, Arkansas, ED 18, sheet 4B, occupation laborer-road construction, renting, 1 son.⁴

Death*

Willard D. Curtis died on 22 March 1988 at Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, at age 69; in a Little Rock hospital, WW II veteran, buried at Mayflower Cemetery.^2,5

Family

Mabel Geneva Starkey b. 1915

Child

Willard Curtis Jr.⁴ b. 1938

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas.

George W. Norris^1,2

M, b. 1862, d. 18 October 1950

Last Edited

26 Sep 2008

Birth*

George W. Norris was born in 1862 at Newton, Arkansas; son of John Morris and Mary McGuire; other middle names "C," "G," and "Gaston."^1,2,3

Census*

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Jackson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, occupation farmer, age 18, b. AR, single, living with his brother John Norris, age 26, b. TN.²

Marriage*

He married Delilah Adeline Curtis, daughter of Amos Ferguson Curtis and Celia (Sela) Daniels, on 11 June 1882 at Newton, Arkansas; by Thomas S. Curtis, J.P; name on license is "Lilah"; Denker called him James H. Harris, but the record should be read as Geo. W. Norris.^1,4

Census*

George W. Norris and Delilah Adeline Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma, ED 116, sheet 1B, occupation deputy sheriff of Mangum, owned home, married 36 years, 15 children, 12 living.⁵

Census

George W. Norris and Delilah Adeline Curtis appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Sparks Town, North Choctaw Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 113, sheet 5B, occupation blacksmith shop, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Census

George W. Norris and Delilah Adeline Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Greeley Twp., Oklahoma, Oklahoma, ED 21, sheet 24A, occupation oil field worker, renting-$25 month, no radio, 1 son at home.⁷

Death*

George W. Norris died on 18 October 1950 at Magnum, Greer, Oklahoma; burier at Riverside Cemetery.^8,3

Family

Delilah Adeline Curtis b. 1866, d. Mar 1946

Children

William David Norris³ b. 30 Jan 1884, d. 10 Apr 1959
Charley Monroe Norris⁵ b. 22 Nov 1884, d. 4 Jun 1967
Walter Gray Norris⁵ b. 22 Nov 1887, d. 27 Aug 1975
Martin Columbus Norris⁵ b. 15 Sep 1889, d. 17 Feb 1968
John Robert Norris⁵ b. 22 Jun 1890, d. 15 Mar 1967
Phine Norris⁵ b. 15 Mar 1893, d. 30 Jun 1995
James L. Norris⁵ b. 7 Sep 1895, d. 19 Jan 1965
Clara Jane Norris⁵ b. 5 Mar 1898, d. 9 Jan 1988
Ada Lee Norris⁵ b. 7 Jul 1900, d. 4 Sep 1997
Ruby Belle Norris⁵ b. 26 Jul 1904, d. 6 Oct 1961
Iva D. Norris⁵ b. 27 Oct 1906, d. Feb 1987
Jesse Camel Norris⁵ b. 18 Mar 1910, d. 15 Nov 1972

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1677] Pam Norris, "Pam Lehman Norris Ancestors and Descendants", Ancestral File.
[S1652] Fred Denker, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1676] Greer County Genealogical & Historical Society, Greer County, Oklahoma Cemetery Records, Riverside.

Rufus A. Taylor¹

M, b. 9 April 1885

Father

Thomas B. Taylor¹ b. 20 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1919

Mother

Martha Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1862, d. 14 Jun 1936

Last Edited

15 Oct 2008

Birth*

Rufus A. Taylor was born on 9 April 1885 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 94, sheet 12Boccupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 chldren, 7 living.¹

Marriage*

Rufus A. Taylor married Sarah Caroline Tennison on 5 October 1911 at Newton, Arkansas; by R. Dean, J.P; Rufus of Bass, Caroline of Cave Creek.^3,4

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Rufus A. Taylor registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer;nearest relative Caroline Taylor.²

Census*

He and Sarah Caroline Tennison appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.³

Census

Rufus A. Taylor and Sarah Caroline Tennison appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.⁵

Family

Sarah Caroline Tennison b. 1893

Children

Alma O. Taylor³ b. 1912
Tennie Ellene Taylor⁵ b. 1914

Citations

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

William Thomas Taylor^1,2

M, b. 8 December 1886

Father

Thomas B. Taylor¹ b. 20 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1919

Mother

Martha Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1862, d. 14 Jun 1936

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

William Thomas Taylor was born on 8 December 1886 at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 94, sheet 12Boccupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 chldren, 7 living.¹

Marriage*

William Thomas Taylor married Cora Lee Dickey on 8 September 1915 at Newton, Arkansas.^3,4

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 William Thomas Taylor registered for the draft at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married.²

Census

He and Cora Lee Dickey appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, living with the in-laws, no children.⁵

Census*

William Thomas Taylor and Cora Lee Dickey appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no radio, 1 daughter at home.⁶

Family

Cora Lee Dickey b. 1889

Child

Mary Jeanne E. Taylor⁶ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

General Albert Taylor^1,2

M, b. 26 March 1889, d. 25 June 1935

Father

Thomas B. Taylor¹ b. 20 Aug 1850, d. 18 Mar 1919

Mother

Martha Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1862, d. 14 Jun 1936

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

General Albert Taylor was born on 26 March 1889 at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 94, sheet 12Boccupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 chldren, 7 living.¹

(Witness) Census

General Albert Taylor appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 101, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 General Albert Taylor registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by Confederte Mining Company as a miner; single; claimed exemption based on religious views.²

Marriage*

He married Bonnie May (?) circa 1923.⁴

Census*

General Albert Taylor and Bonnie May (?) appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Moore Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 2 sons at home.⁴

Death*

General Albert Taylor died on 25 June 1935 at Oklahoma at age 46; buried at Haskell Cemetery.⁵

Family

Bonnie May (?) b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 24 Dec 1961

Children

General Taylor Jr.⁴ b. 1924
Jackie Taylor⁴ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma.