Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

John L. Young Taylor^1,2

M, b. 18 June 1891, d. June 1967

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

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

John L. Young Taylor was born on 18 June 1891 at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(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

John L. Young 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.⁴

Marriage*

John L. Young Taylor married Ellis C. (?) circa 1913 at Arkansas.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 John L. Young Taylor registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 2 children.²

Census*

He and Ellis C. (?) appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.⁶

Census*

John L. Young Taylor appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, occupation farmer, renting-$2 month, widowed, 3 children and mother.⁵

Death*

He died in June 1967 at Bentonville, Benton, Arkansas.³

Family

Ellis C. (?) b. 1895

Children

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 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor^1,2

M, b. 1 April 1894, d. March 1970

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

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor was born on 1 April 1894 at Cave Creek, Newton, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Jessie Benjamin Marshall 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.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; single.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 104, sheet 2B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 4 children at home; Jesse was a farmer; James and Dullie were school teachers.⁵

Marriage*

Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor married Martha (?) in 1929 at Texas.⁶

Census*

Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor and Martha (?) appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, ED 107, sheet 16B, occupation farm laborer-renting, 1 daughter.⁶

Death*

Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor died in March 1970 at Bixby, Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 75.³

Family

Martha (?) b. 1911

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.

James Riley Taylor^1,2

M, b. 13 October 1896, d. August 1981

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

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

James Riley Taylor was born on 13 October 1896 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; October 1893 in 1900 census.^1,3

(Witness) Census

James Riley 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.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Riley Taylor registered for the draft at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by "my own" no occupation given; nearest relative Martha Elizabeth Taylor.²

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

James Riley Taylor married Geneva O. (?) circa 1921 at Arkansas.⁶

Census*

James Riley Taylor and Geneva O. (?) appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 15, sheet 11A, occupation merchant-retail grocery store, renting-$10 month, 1 son at home.⁶

Death*

James Riley Taylor died in August 1981 at Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma, at age 84.³

Family

Geneva O. (?) b. 14 Feb 1903, d. Dec 1991

Child

Donald M. Taylor⁶ b. 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.

Dulcena Taylor¹

F, b. August 1899

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

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Dulcena Taylor was born in August 1899 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She 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

Dulcena 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.²

(Witness) Census

Dulcena Taylor appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 104, sheet 2B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 4 children at home; Jesse was a farmer; James and Dullie were school teachers.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Fannie J. Taylor¹

F, b. 1904

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

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Fannie J. Taylor was born in 1904 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

(Witness) Census

Fannie J. Taylor appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Martha Elizabeth Curtis; ED 104, sheet 2B, no occupation, owned home, widowed, 4 children at home; Jesse was a farmer; James and Dullie were school teachers.²

Citations

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

Sarah Caroline Tennison^1,2,3

F, b. 1893

Last Edited

15 Oct 2008

Birth*

Sarah Caroline Tennison was born in 1893 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of 5 October 1911,her married name was Taylor.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Rufus A. Taylor, son of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis, on 5 October 1911 at Newton, Arkansas; by R. Dean, J.P; Rufus of Bass, Caroline of Cave Creek.^1,3

Census*

Sarah Caroline Tennison and Rufus A. Taylor 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.¹

Census

Sarah Caroline Tennison and Rufus A. Taylor 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.⁴

Family

Rufus A. Taylor b. 9 Apr 1885

Children

Alma O. Taylor¹ b. 1912
Tennie Ellene Taylor⁴ b. 1914

Citations

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

Alma O. Taylor¹

F, b. 1912

Father

Rufus A. Taylor¹ b. 9 Apr 1885

Mother

Sarah Caroline Tennison¹ b. 1893

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Alma O. Taylor was born in 1912 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Rufus A. Taylor and Sarah Caroline Tennison; ED 104, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

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

Tennie Ellene Taylor¹

F, b. 1914

Father

Rufus A. Taylor¹ b. 9 Apr 1885

Mother

Sarah Caroline Tennison¹ b. 1893

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Tennie Ellene Taylor was born in 1914 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Rufus A. Taylor and Sarah Caroline Tennison; ED 22, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Cora Lee Dickey¹

F, b. 1889

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Cora Lee Dickey was born in 1889 at Arkansas; daughter of John C. and Merry M. Dickey.¹

Married Name

As of 8 September 1915,her married name was Taylor.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Thomas Taylor, son of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis, on 8 September 1915 at Newton, Arkansas.^1,2

Census

Cora Lee Dickey and William Thomas Taylor 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.³

Census*

Cora Lee Dickey and William Thomas Taylor 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.⁴

Family

William Thomas Taylor b. 8 Dec 1886

Child

Mary Jeanne E. Taylor⁴ b. 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Jeanne E. Taylor¹

F, b. 1929

Father

William Thomas Taylor¹ b. 8 Dec 1886

Mother

Cora Lee Dickey¹ b. 1889

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Mary Jeanne E. Taylor was born in 1929 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ellis C. (?)¹

F, b. 1895

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Ellis C. (?) was born in 1895 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1913,her married name was Taylor.¹

Marriage*

She married John L. Young Taylor, son of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis, circa 1913 at Arkansas.¹

Census*

Ellis C. (?) and John L. Young Taylor appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, ED 104, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.²

Family

John L. Young Taylor b. 18 Jun 1891, d. Jun 1967

Children

Citations

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

Wilda T. Taylor¹

F, b. 1914

Father

John L. Young Taylor¹ b. 18 Jun 1891, d. Jun 1967

Mother

Ellis C. (?)¹ b. 1895

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Wilda T. Taylor was born in 1914 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 New Hope, Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John L. Young Taylor and Ellis C. (?); ED 104, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Wilda T. Taylor appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John L. Young Taylor; occupation farmer, renting-$2 month, widowed, 3 children and mother.²

Citations

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

Wanda O. Taylor¹

F, b. 1917

Father

John L. Young Taylor¹ b. 18 Jun 1891, d. Jun 1967

Mother

Ellis C. (?)¹ b. 1895

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Wanda O. Taylor was born in 1917 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Wanda O. Taylor appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John L. Young Taylor; occupation farmer, renting-$2 month, widowed, 3 children and mother.²

Citations

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

Thomas C. Taylor¹

M, b. 1923

Father

John L. Young Taylor¹ b. 18 Jun 1891, d. Jun 1967

Mother

Ellis C. (?)¹ b. 1895

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Thomas C. Taylor was born in 1923 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of John L. Young Taylor; occupation farmer, renting-$2 month, widowed, 3 children and mother.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Martha (?)¹

F, b. 1911

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Martha (?) was born in 1911 at Texas.¹

Married Name

As of 1929,her married name was Taylor.¹

Marriage*

She married Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor, son of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis, in 1929 at Texas.¹

Census*

Martha (?) and Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 8, Henderson, Texas, ED 107, sheet 16B, occupation farm laborer-renting, 1 daughter.¹

Family

Jessie Benjamin Marshall Taylor b. 1 Apr 1894, d. Mar 1970

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Geneva O. (?)^1,2

F, b. 14 February 1903, d. December 1991

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Geneva O. (?) was born on 14 February 1903 at Arkansas.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1921,her married name was Taylor.¹

Marriage*

She married James Riley Taylor, son of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis, circa 1921 at Arkansas.¹

Census*

Geneva O. (?) and James Riley Taylor appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma, ED 15, sheet 11A, occupation merchant-retail grocery store, renting-$10 month, 1 son at home.¹

Death*

Geneva O. (?) died in December 1991 at Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma, at age 88.²

Family

James Riley Taylor b. 13 Oct 1896, d. Aug 1981

Child

Donald M. Taylor¹ b. 1928

Citations

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

Donald M. Taylor¹

M, b. 1928

Father

James Riley Taylor¹ b. 13 Oct 1896, d. Aug 1981

Mother

Geneva O. (?)¹ b. 14 Feb 1903, d. Dec 1991

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Donald M. Taylor was born in 1928 at Muskogee, Oklahoma.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of James Riley Taylor and Geneva O. (?); ED 15, sheet 11A, occupation merchant-retail grocery store, renting-$10 month, 1 son at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bonnie May (?)^1,2

F, b. 14 February 1892, d. 24 December 1961

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Bonnie May (?) was born on 14 February 1892 at Arkansas.^1,2

Married Name

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

Marriage*

She married General Albert Taylor, son of Thomas B. Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Curtis, circa 1923.¹

Census*

Bonnie May (?) and General Albert Taylor 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.¹

Death*

Bonnie May (?) died on 24 December 1961 at age 69; buried at Haskell Cemetery in Muskogee County.²

Family

General Albert Taylor b. 26 Mar 1889, d. 25 Jun 1935

Children

General Taylor Jr.¹ b. 1924
Jackie Taylor¹ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Haskell, Muskogee, Oklahoma.

General Taylor Jr.¹

M, b. 1924

Father

General Albert Taylor¹ b. 26 Mar 1889, d. 25 Jun 1935

Mother

Bonnie May (?)¹ b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 24 Dec 1961

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

General Taylor Jr. was born in 1924 at Muskogee, Oklahoma.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Moore Twp., Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the household of General Albert Taylor and Bonnie May (?); ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, 2 sons at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Jackie Taylor¹

M, b. 1928

Father

General Albert Taylor¹ b. 26 Mar 1889, d. 25 Jun 1935

Mother

Bonnie May (?)¹ b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 24 Dec 1961

Last Edited

28 Sep 2012

Birth*

Jackie Taylor was born in 1928 at Muskogee, Oklahoma.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hugh Lee Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 May 1898, d. 7 April 1967

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*

Hugh Lee Curtis was born on 27 May 1898 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

Hugh Lee 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 Hugh Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by "Hard Scrabble School" as a teacher, single.²

Marriage*

He married Silva Pruitt on 9 August 1919 at Newton, Arkansas; by Samuel Owen; A.F. Curtis bondsman; Hugh of Limestone, Sylva of Parthenon.^5,6

Census*

Hugh Lee Curtis and Silva Pruitt 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.⁷

Death*

Hugh Lee Curtis died on 7 April 1967 at Chelsea, Rogers, Oklahoma, at age 68.^3,8

Family

Silva Pruitt b. 1903

Children

Orrell Ferguson Curtis⁸ b. 3 Mar 1922
Norma Jean Curtis⁸ b. 10 Oct 1925
Douglas Lee Curtis⁸ b. 26 Nov 1928
Ershel Van Curtis⁸ b. 15 Dec 1933, d. 15 Dec 1984

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

Effie Elizabeth Bulin^1,2,3

F, b. 17 August 1903, d. 14 September 1972

Last Edited

17 Feb 2017

Birth*

Effie Elizabeth Bulin was born on 17 August 1903 at Arkansas; daughter of William and Ellen Bulin.^4,5

Married Name

As of 15 February 1921,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Major Lee Curtis, son of George Riley Curtis and Nancy Malvena Hill, on 15 February 1921 at Bass, Newton, Arkansas; by J.W. Tennison; both parties of Bass.^1,2

Census*

Effie Elizabeth Bulin and Major Lee Curtis 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.¹

Census

Effie Elizabeth Bulin and Major Lee Curtis 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.⁶

Death*

Effie Elizabeth Bulin died on 14 September 1972 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, at age 69; buried at Maplewood Cemetery.⁵

Family

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

Children

Ruth Curtis+¹ b. 1921
J. R. Curtis¹ b. 1923
Troy H. Curtis¹ b. 29 Aug 1924, d. 29 Dec 2016
Bernell Curtis¹ b. 1926
Ellen Curtis¹ b. 1927
Geneva Curtis¹ b. 1929
Donald Curtis⁶ b. 1931
Loye Curtis⁶ b. 1934

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maplewood, Boone, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary S. Taylor¹

F, b. 1868

Last Edited

28 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mary S. Taylor was born in 1868 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of 8 March 1885,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James J. Curtis, son of John Curtis and Margaret M. Chance, on 8 March 1885 at Newton, Arkansas; by Jesse Taylor, probably her father.¹

Family

James J. Curtis b. 18 Sep 1864, d. 29 Mar 1891

Children

Frances E. Curtis+² b. 7 Jan 1886, d. 15 Jan 1967
John Lemuel Roper Curtis+³ b. 23 Feb 1888
Ada M. Curtis+² b. 1890, d. 31 Aug 1929

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1679] James Hill (e-mail address), "Where They Were and Now They Are", Ancestral File.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Marshall B. Taylor¹

M, b. November 1858

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Marshall B. Taylor was born in November 1858 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Tennessee Garner Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Margaret M. Chance, on 27 February 1885 at Newton, Arkansas; by J.R. Taylor, Baptist Minister.¹

Census*

Marshall B. Taylor appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Polk Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 94, sheet 12A, occupation locating miner, widowed, living with his brother Benjamin.²

Family

Tennessee Garner Curtis b. 1867, d. bt 1886 - 1899

Citations

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

J.C. (J.G.) Roberts¹

M, b. circa 1862

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

J.C. (J.G.) Roberts was born circa 1862.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha A. Curtis, daughter of John Curtis and Rebecca Taylor, on 21 March 1885 at Newton, Arkansas; by Thomas S. Curtis, J.P. (record is hard to read.)¹

Family

Martha A. Curtis b. 1867

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats^1,2

F, b. 20 October 1855, d. 24 February 1929

Last Edited

3 Oct 2008

Birth*

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats was born on 20 October 1855 at Arkansas; daughter of J.W. Goats and Dollie Ann McCuther.^1,3

Married Name

As of 28 February 1886,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married William Jackson Curtis, son of John Curtis and Margaret M. Chance, on 28 February 1886 at Newton, Arkansas; by J.R. Taylor, minister.¹

Census*

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats and William Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 7, Fort Bend, Texas, ED 15, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁴

Census

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats and William Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 3, Caldwell, Texas, ED 31, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁵

Census

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats and William Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 4, Caldwell, Texas, ED 59, sheet 3A, no occupation, renting, no children, Bettie lived next door.⁶

Death*

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats died on 24 February 1929 at Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, at age 73; buried at Prairie Lea Cemetery.^7,3

Family

William Jackson Curtis b. 25 Aug 1859, d. 6 Dec 1934

Children

Rebecca Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis⁴ b. 24 Mar 1887, d. 17 Mar 1975
John Riley Curtis+⁴ b. 15 Aug 1888, d. 27 Feb 1941
Nora Curtis⁴ b. 4 Jun 1892, d. Feb 1976
Bettie Curtis+⁴ b. Feb 1894

Citations

[S1650] Newton County Court, Newton County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Rebecca Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 24 March 1887, d. 17 March 1975

Father

William Jackson Curtis¹ b. 25 Aug 1859, d. 6 Dec 1934

Mother

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats¹ b. 20 Oct 1855, d. 24 Feb 1929

Last Edited

3 Oct 2008

Birth*

Rebecca Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis was born on 24 March 1887 at Killeen, Bell, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Justice Precinct 7, Fort Bend, Texas, in the household of William Jackson Curtis and Frances E. (Fannie) Goats; ED 15, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Death*

Rebecca Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis died on 17 March 1975 at Tomball, Harris, Texas, at age 87; married name Goates; informant Leo Goates, widowed, buried at the W.O.W. Cemetery at Rosenberg, Fort Bend, Texas.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

John Riley Curtis^1,2

M, b. 15 August 1888, d. 27 February 1941

Father

William Jackson Curtis¹ b. 25 Aug 1859, d. 6 Dec 1934

Mother

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats¹ b. 20 Oct 1855, d. 24 Feb 1929

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

John Riley Curtis was born on 15 August 1888 at Temple, Bell, Texas; mother Francis Goats (from death certificate.)^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Justice Precinct 7, Fort Bend, Texas, in the household of William Jackson Curtis and Frances E. (Fannie) Goats; ED 15, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

Marriage*

John Riley Curtis married Molly Payne circa 1905 at Texas.³

Census*

John Riley Curtis and Molly Payne appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 3, Caldwell, Texas, ED 31, sheet 11B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

Census

John Riley Curtis and Molly Payne appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Prairie Lea, Caldwell, Texas, ED 56, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

Census*

John Riley Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 3, Caldwell, Texas, ED 12, sheet 6A, occupaton farmer, renting, 6 children at home, Mollie not in household.⁵

Death*

He died on 27 February 1941 at San Marcos, Hays, Texas, at age 52; buried at Prairie Lea Cemetery.²

Family

Molly Payne b. 1888

Children

Riley Jackson Curtis³ b. 17 Sep 1906, d. 30 Aug 1973
Maudie Curtis³ b. 1909
DeAlva (Dee) Curtis⁴ b. 1911
Benjamin F. (Bennie) Curtis⁴ b. 28 Aug 1914, d. 18 Nov 1998
Irene Curtis⁴ b. 1916
Ollie Curtis⁵ b. 1920
James L. Curtis⁵ b. 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nora Curtis¹

F, b. 4 June 1892, d. February 1976

Father

William Jackson Curtis¹ b. 25 Aug 1859, d. 6 Dec 1934

Mother

Frances E. (Fannie) Goats¹ b. 20 Oct 1855, d. 24 Feb 1929

Last Edited

25 Sep 2008

Birth*

Nora Curtis was born on 4 June 1892 at Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Nora Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Justice Precinct 3, Caldwell, Texas, in the household of William Jackson Curtis and Frances E. (Fannie) Goats; ED 31, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 23 years, 5 children, 4 living.³

Married Name

As of between 1921 and 1929,her married name was Swinney.⁴

Marriage*

Nora Curtis married Morris M. Swinney between 1921 and 1929 at Texas.⁴

Census*

Nora Curtis and Morris M. Swinney appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, ED 42, sheet 7A, occupation pipeline man-oil refining, owned home valued at $3,000, stepchildren Mary (age 13) and Robert L. Proctor (age 10.)⁴

Death*

Nora Curtis died in February 1976 at Alvin, Brazoria, Texas, at age 83.²

Family

Morris M. Swinney b. 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.