Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Samuel Bailey¹

M, b. 3 May 1900, d. 17 January 1901

Father

Thomas Kelsey Bailey¹ b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Mother

Sarah Alice Curtis¹ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Samuel Bailey was born on 3 May 1900 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Jefferson Twp., Newton, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Kelsey Bailey and Sarah Alice Curtis; ED 87, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 1 year, 1 son; lived next to Horace Curtis; wife's name "Sarah."²

Death*

Samuel Bailey died on 17 January 1901 at Newton, Arkansas.¹

Citations

[S1705] Hscourtney, "Bailey Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Daniel Astor Bailey^1,2

M, b. 31 October 1911, d. 31 March 1991

Father

Thomas Kelsey Bailey¹ b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Mother

Sarah Alice Curtis¹ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Daniel Astor Bailey was born on 31 October 1911 at Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Titsworth, Logan, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Kelsey Bailey and Hettie Hauser; ED 35, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 Bailey children and 5 Hauser children at home.¹

Death*

Daniel Astor Bailey died on 31 March 1991 at Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, at age 79.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1705] Hscourtney, "Bailey Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Mary Bailey¹

F, b. 30 April 1914

Father

Thomas Kelsey Bailey¹ b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Mother

Sarah Alice Curtis¹ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Mary Bailey was born on 30 April 1914 at Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Titsworth, Logan, Arkansas, in the household of Thomas Kelsey Bailey and Hettie Hauser; ED 35, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 Bailey children and 5 Hauser children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1705] Hscourtney, "Bailey Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Pearl Bailey¹

F, b. 27 April 1917

Father

Thomas Kelsey Bailey¹ b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Mother

Sarah Alice Curtis¹ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Pearl Bailey was born on 27 April 1917 at Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1705] Hscourtney, "Bailey Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Troy L. Bailey^1,2

M, b. 18 December 1919, d. 18 January 1998

Father

Thomas Kelsey Bailey¹ b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Mother

Sarah Alice Curtis¹ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Troy L. Bailey was born on 18 December 1919 at Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Troy L. Bailey died on 18 January 1998 at Carlsbad, Eddy, New Mexico, at age 78.²

Citations

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

Thelma Bailey¹

F, b. 1924

Father

Thomas Kelsey Bailey¹ b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Mother

Sarah Alice Curtis¹ b. 15 Feb 1880, d. 23 Oct 1929

Last Edited

26 Apr 2009

Birth*

Thelma Bailey was born in 1924 at Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hettie Hauser¹

F, b. 1896

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Hettie Hauser was born in 1896 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1930,her married name was Bailey.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Kelsey Bailey circa 1930 at Arkansas; maiden name unknown.¹

Census

Hettie Hauser and Thomas Kelsey Bailey appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Titsworth, Logan, Arkansas, ED 35, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 Bailey children and 5 Hauser children at home.¹

Family

Thomas Kelsey Bailey b. 12 Oct 1878, d. 1957

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Dora Simmons¹

F, b. 22 April 1910, d. 15 July 1985

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Dora Simmons was born on 22 April 1910 at Arkansas.^2,3,4

Married Name

As of circa 1926,her married name was Owen.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles A. Owen, son of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis, circa 1926 at Arkansas.¹

Census*

Dora Simmons and Charles A. Owen appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Hickory Grove Twp., Newton, Arkansas, ED 6, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son at home.³

Death*

Dora Simmons died on 15 July 1985 at Folsom, Sacramento, California, at age 75; died in Placer County.^2,4

Family

Charles A. Owen b. 4 Apr 1909, d. 10 Jan 1989

Citations

[S1673] John Owen, "J Owen.Ged", Ancestral File.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

John R. Faught¹

M, b. 1879

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

John R. Faught was born in 1879 at Arkansas.²

Marriage*

He married Martha Elizabeth Owen, daughter of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis, circa 1905 at Arkansas.^1,2

Census*

John R. Faught and Martha Elizabeth Owen 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.²

Family

Martha Elizabeth Owen b. Aug 1888

Citations

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

Emma F (?)¹

F, b. 1897

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Emma F (?) was born in 1897 at Arkansas.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1915,her married name was Owen.¹

Marriage*

She married Sam William Owen, son of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis, circa 1915 at Arkansas.¹

Census*

Emma F (?) and Sam William Owen 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.¹

Family

Sam William Owen b. 22 Mar 1891, d. Mar 1965

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Benjamin Glen Brown¹

M, b. 13 November 1892

Last Edited

21 Oct 2008

Birth*

Benjamin Glen Brown was born on 13 November 1892 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Delora E. Owen, daughter of Samuel Owen and Martha Ann Curtis, circa 1915 at Arkansas; (second marriage to Lenord Snow.)¹

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Benjamin Glen Brown registered for the draft at Limestone, Newton, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer; wife and child.²

Census*

He and Delora E. Owen 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.³

Family

Delora E. Owen b. Apr 1895

Citations

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

Louisa Jane Moody¹

F, b. 18 July 1835, d. 18 December 1923

Last Edited

22 Aug 2009

Birth*

Louisa Jane Moody was born on 18 July 1835 at Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1852,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Smith Curtis, son of Holland Curtis and Jane Smith, circa 1852 at Tennessee.¹

Census*

Louisa Jane Moody and Thomas Smith Curtis appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 at Livingston P.O., District 2, Overton, Tennessee, Page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.³

Census

Louisa Jane Moody and Thomas Smith Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at District 1, Overton, Tennessee, page 253A, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁴

Census

Louisa Jane Moody and Thomas Smith Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at District 2, Overton, Tennessee, ED 44, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 45 years, 11 children, 6 living, David's family lived with them.⁵

Death*

Louisa Jane Moody died on 18 December 1923 at Overton, Tennessee, at age 88; buried at Dodson Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Thomas Smith Curtis b. 2 Jun 1832, d. 9 Aug 1919

Children

Mary Jane Curtis+⁶ b. 23 Aug 1854, d. 10 Nov 1948
Martha E. Curtis⁶ b. 1857
Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis+⁶ b. 26 Mar 1860, d. 7 Jan 1916
Louisa Frances (Fannie) Curtis+³ b. 28 Apr 1863, d. 12 Aug 1933
Sarah Evelyn Curtis+³ b. 20 Jun 1865, d. 15 Sep 1953
William Holland Lee Curtis+³ b. 18 Apr 1867, d. 23 May 1946
David Arthur Curtis+³ b. 1 May 1870, d. 7 May 1954

Citations

[S1701] Overton County History Book Committee, History of Overton County, Tennessee, page 408.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Dodson.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Mary Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 23 August 1854, d. 10 November 1948

Father

Thomas Smith Curtis³ b. 2 Jun 1832, d. 9 Aug 1919

Mother

Louisa Jane Moody³ b. 18 Jul 1835, d. 18 Dec 1923

Last Edited

19 Oct 2009

Birth*

Mary Jane Curtis was born on 23 August 1854 at Overton, Tennessee.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 White Plains P.O., District 15, Putnam, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Smith Curtis; page 63, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and Robert Moody at home.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Livingston P.O., District 2, Overton, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Smith Curtis and Louisa Jane Moody; Page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 18 July 1878,her married name was Dodson.⁶

Marriage*

Mary Jane Curtis married John Larkin Dodson on 18 July 1878 at Overton, Tennessee; by J.W. McNeal, M.G.⁶

Census*

Mary Jane Curtis and John Larkin Dodson appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at District 1, Overton, Tennessee, page 251A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁷

Census*

Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at District 1, Overton, Tennessee, ED 43, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children, 6 living.⁸

Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at District 1, Overton, Tennessee, ED 58, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 7 children, 6 living.⁹

Census

She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at District 1, Overton, Tennessee, ED 56, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 1 daughter at home.¹⁰

Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at District 1, Overton, Tennessee, ED 1, sheet 4B, owned home valued at $100, widowed, living alone but next to Thomas C.¹¹

Death*

She died on 10 November 1948 at Overton, Tennessee, at age 94; thought to be buried at Dodson Chapel Cemetery, no transcription available.⁴

Family

John Larkin Dodson b. 30 Jul 1851, d. 13 Dec 1892

Children

Louisa Dodson⁷ b. 1879
Thomas Curtis Dodson⁸ b. 29 Apr 1881
Martha A. Dodson⁸ b. Oct 1883
Joseph Franklin Dodson⁸ b. 26 Jan 1885
Maggie N. Dodson⁸ b. Mar 1888
Dona V. Dodson⁸ b. Dec 1890

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1701] Overton County History Book Committee, History of Overton County, Tennessee, page 438.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1701] Overton County History Book Committee, History of Overton County, Tennessee, page 261.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Martha E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1857

Father

Thomas Smith Curtis¹ b. 2 Jun 1832, d. 9 Aug 1919

Mother

Louisa Jane Moody¹ b. 18 Jul 1835, d. 18 Dec 1923

Last Edited

22 Oct 2008

Birth*

Martha E. Curtis was born in 1857 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha E. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Livingston P.O., District 2, Overton, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Smith Curtis and Louisa Jane Moody; Page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Martha E. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 1, Overton, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Smith Curtis and Louisa Jane Moody; page 253A, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 26 March 1860, d. 7 January 1916

Father

Thomas Smith Curtis⁴ b. 2 Jun 1832, d. 9 Aug 1919

Mother

Louisa Jane Moody⁴ b. 18 Jul 1835, d. 18 Dec 1923

Last Edited

20 Oct 2009

Birth*

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis was born on 26 March 1860 at Putnam, Tennessee.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Livingston P.O., District 2, Overton, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Smith Curtis and Louisa Jane Moody; Page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 children at home.⁶

Married Name

As of 21 August 1879,her married name was Wilmoth.⁷

Marriage*

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis married John Lafayette Wilmoth on 21 August 1879 at Overton, Tennessee; by S.K. Phillips, M.G.⁷

Census*

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis and John Lafayette Wilmoth appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at District 2, Putnam, Tennessee, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 8 children, 7 living.⁸

Census

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis and John Lafayette Wilmoth appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 at Cookeville District, Putnam, Tennessee, ED 78, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 9 children, 7 living.⁹

Death*

Ellender (Ella) Paulina Curtis died on 7 January 1916 at Tennessee at age 55; buried at Smith Chapel Cemetery.⁵

Family

John Lafayette Wilmoth b. 4 May 1852, d. 2 Nov 1925

Children

Lewis Cass Wilmoth⁹ b. 16 Jul 1880, d. 5 Feb 1949
Thomas Clennie Wilmoth+⁸ b. 16 Oct 1882, d. 2 Jul 1965
Irene (Rena) Wilmoth⁸ b. 24 Sep 1886, d. 21 Sep 1967
Mary Myrtle Wilmoth⁸ b. 21 May 1888, d. 11 May 1968
Harvey B. Wilmoth+⁸ b. 7 Dec 1889, d. 17 Nov 1950
John Curtis Wilmoth+⁸ b. 21 May 1890
Louisa J. Wilmoth⁸ b. Dec 1899, d. bt 1901 - 1909
Elsa Mae Wilmoth⁹ b. 24 Oct 1902, d. 1 Jun 1986

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002, 0.
[S1701] Overton County History Book Committee, History of Overton County, Tennessee, page 438.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1881] Jennifer Schultz, "Family Tree Schultz", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Harvey N. Bristow^1,2

M, b. 1850

Last Edited

24 Oct 2008

Birth*

Harvey N. Bristow was born in 1850 at Kentucky.¹

Marriage*

He married Angeline Skaggs on 3 May 1869 at Johnson, Arkansas.^1,2

Census*

Harvey N. Bristow and Angeline Skaggs appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Clarksville P.O., Johnson, Arkansas, page 77, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 Beasley children (Wm, Eveline, Mary) and 2 Bristow children (Sydney & Lucinda.)¹

Family

Angeline Skaggs b. Mar 1840

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.

Alexander W. Beasley^1,2

M, b. 1837

Last Edited

24 Oct 2008

Birth*

Alexander W. Beasley was born in 1837 at Arkansas.¹

Marriage*

He married Angeline Skaggs on 13 January 1859 at Johnson, Arkansas.^1,3

Census*

Alexander W. Beasley and Angeline Skaggs appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Floyd Twp., Johnson, Arkansas, page 981b, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son William at home.¹

Family

Angeline Skaggs b. Mar 1840

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages, Johnson.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.

Henry N. Bristow¹

M, b. circa 1840

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Henry N. Bristow was born circa 1840.¹

Marriage*

He married Angeline Skaggs on 9 June 1867 at Johnson, Arkansas.¹

Family

Angeline Skaggs b. Mar 1840

Citations

[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages, Johnson.

Richard Eugene Slisher¹

M, b. 2 August 1924, d. 23 September 1928

Father

Daniel F. Slisher¹ b. 21 Jun 1894, d. 1956

Mother

Bessie Jenau Rader¹ b. 1892

Last Edited

25 Oct 2008

Birth*

Richard Eugene Slisher was born on 2 August 1924 at Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio.¹

Death*

He died on 23 September 1928 at Mt. Pleasant Twp., Jefferson, Ohio, at age 4; from pneumonia; buried at the Northwood Cemetery in Cambridge.¹

Citations

[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Solomon Bronell Tuttle Jr.¹

M, b. 28 January 1923, d. 2 February 1923

Father

Soloman Brownell Tuttle¹ b. 1900, d. 26 Sep 1962

Mother

Marie Slisher¹ b. 11 Jan 1905, d. 1968

Last Edited

25 Oct 2008

Birth*

Solomon Bronell Tuttle Jr. was born on 28 January 1923 at Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio.¹

Death*

He died on 2 February 1923 at Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio; buried at the Greenwood Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Robert B. Motherwell^1,2

M, b. 1846

Last Edited

25 Oct 2008

Birth*

Robert B. Motherwell was born in 1846 at Scotland.¹

Marriage*

He married Louisa Reich, daughter of John Reich and Catharine Slisher, circa 1869 at Ohio.¹

Census*

Robert B. Motherwell and Louisa Reich appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, page 188b, occupation shovel manufacturer, just married, no children, living with Catherine Rich.¹

Census

Robert B. Motherwell and Louisa Reich appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, page 332C, occupation blacksmith, 5 children at home.³

Family

Louisa Reich b. 18 Nov 1847, d. 12 Mar 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates, Louisa Motherwell.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary (Minnie) Dawson¹

F, b. 16 February 1885, d. 13 November 1940

Last Edited

31 Dec 2008

Birth*

Mary (Minnie) Dawson was born on 16 February 1885 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; daughter of Dr. F.G. Dawson and Emma Seifert of Lancaster.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1906,her married name was Slisher.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Harry R. Slisher, son of George W. Slisher, circa 1906 at Ohio.^1,2

Census*

Mary (Minnie) Dawson and Harry R. Slisher appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, ED 67, sheet 1B, occupation bartender-saloon, married 3 years, no children.²

Death*

Mary (Minnie) Dawson died on 13 November 1940 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 55; widowed, buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.¹

Family

Harry R. Slisher b. 1872, d. 14 Sep 1931

Citations

[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Infant Curtis¹

M, b. 9 April 1912, d. 10 April 1912

Father

George Curtis¹ b. Feb 1871

Mother

Cora Jane Macy¹ b. 15 Apr 1874, d. 12 May 1912

Last Edited

25 Oct 2008

Birth*

Infant Curtis was born on 9 April 1912 at Kessler Station, Miami, Ohio.¹

Death*

He died on 10 April 1912 at Kessler Station, Miami, Ohio; premature birth; buried at the Curtis Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Lawrence Carlton Curtis¹

M, b. 15 April 1910, d. 8 January 1919

Father

William O. Curtis¹ b. 27 May 1857, d. 28 Sep 1923

Mother

Sarah Ann Burnside¹ b. 4 Feb 1874, d. 11 Jan 1951

Last Edited

25 Oct 2008

Birth*

Lawrence Carlton Curtis was born on 15 April 1910 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.¹

Death*

He died on 8 January 1919 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 8; of influenza, meningitis; buried at Curtis Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr.¹

M, b. 1 March 1757, d. 14 September 1835

Father

Union County Curtis¹ b. c 1725, d. b 1800

Last Edited

15 May 2009

Birth*

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. was born on 1 March 1757 at Halifax, Virginia; Fielding gave his place of birth in his pension testimony; the middle name Wood appears once in his pension file in Charity's papers.²

Milit-Beg*

He began military service in March 1776 at District 96, South Carolina, under the command of Captain Joseph McJunkin and Major Thomas Brandon in a campaign against the Cherokees and guarded a fort called Frank Princes Fort.³

Milit-End*

He ended military service in June 1776 at South Carolina; "nothing remarkable happened" and he was discharged verbally by Captain McJunkin; he served several more short enlistments through 1783.³

NoteB

In her 2 May 1839 affidavit, Charity recalls she was married before the expiration of Fielding's last term of service, "that after she was married when went to the block house in Union District, South Carolina where her husband was stationed and where she saw him under arms performing duty which was about one mile from her place of residence." Fielding stated he was married in Union County after peace was ratified, which legally was 1794, creating an eligibility problem for Charity.⁴

Marriage*

He married Charity (?) on 26 October 1783 at Union, South Carolina.⁵

Census*

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?) appeared on the census of 1790 at Union, South Carolina, page 43, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 3 females.⁶

Land Purch

On 7 March 1793 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. purchased land at Union, South Carolina, from John and Winnefred Little for ten shilling plus further payment one year hence, 125 acres originally entered by John Little on Fairforest Creek; witnessed by Elisha Bond, James Curtis and John Curtis, recorded 1 April 1793.⁷

Land Purch

On 20 September 1793 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. purchased land at Union, South Carolina, from Col. William Wofford and Mary his wife of Franklin County, Georgia for 80 pounds sterling, described as 40 acres on the south side of Fairforest Creek, adjacent to 240 acres conveyed by Wofford to George Harlan, witnessed by John Little and H. Hartgrove, proven in Court 1 April 1799.⁸

Land Sale

On 16 July 1798 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?) sold land at Union, South Carolina, to James Curtis for 50 pounds, with the consent of Charity Curtis, described as 125 acres on the south side of Fairforest Creek, witnessed by Moses Curtis, Philip Bryan and Thomas Woodson.⁹

Land Sale

On 30 October 1799 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. sold land at Union, South Carolina, to James Curtis for $20, with the consent of Charity Curtis, described as 25 acres formerly belonging to William Wafford on the south side of Fairforest, witnessed by Moses Curtis, Burrell Pennell and his wife.¹⁰

Census

He and Charity (?) appeared on the census of 1800 at Union, South Carolina, page 217, 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.¹¹

Land Purch

On 8 February 1801 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. purchased land at Union, South Carolina, from John Little of Franklin County, Georgia for 25 Pounds, described as 90 acres originally granted to Little, witnessed by James Curtis, James Hewett and Nancy Polk, proven in Court 23 February 1801.¹²

NoteB*

On 13 August 1802, Fielding and Charity Curtis were accepted by experience as members of the Padgett's Creek Baptist Church and Union County Baptist Association.¹³

Land Purch

On 13 August 1803 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. purchased land at Union, South Carolina, From John Nicolls of Buncombe County, North Carolina for $400, described as 150 acres lying on the south west side of Fairforest Creek adjacent to Elisha Bond, James Martin, William Palmer and Margaret McDowells, witnessed by Nathaniel Miller, John Springer and Polley Donnolson, proven in Court on 12 September 1803.¹⁴

Land Sale*

On 23 January 1804 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?) sold land at Union, South Carolina, to John Curtis for $200, 150 acres lying on the southwest side of Fairforest Creek adjacent to Thomas Palmer and Elisha Bonds, once purchased by Fielding from John Nicoll, witnessed by Elisha, James and John Bond, proven in court, with the consent of Charity Curtis on 3 April 1804.¹⁵

NoteB

Fielding and Charity were not enumerated in the 1810 census.¹⁶

Moved*

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. moved to Barren, Kentucky, between 1812 and 1815; in the part that became Monroe County. He stated he had lived there about 17 years in his 1833 statement; however, William was married in Barren County in 1813.²

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1815 at Barren, Kentucky; no acreage, first appearance on tax list.¹⁷

NoteB

Charity's name appears on the membership roll of the Mill Creek Baptist Church between April 1815 and December 1819, and again between June 1821 and February 1838 (per Sandi Gorin's transcription.)

Land Purch*

On 13 September 1816 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. purchased land at Barren, Kentucky, from James Holms for $300, 100 acres lying on the division line between William Chism and Hames Holms.¹⁸

Land Sale*

On 10 May 1817 Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. sold land at Barren, Kentucky, to William D. Curtis for $300, 100 acres located on the division line between William Chism and James Holmes.¹⁹

Census

He and Charity (?) appeared on the census of 1820 at Kentucky not found in 1820 census.²⁰

Census

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?) appeared on the census of 1830 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 402, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 70-79, 1 female 70-79; listed as "C.F. Curtis."²¹

NoteB

On 6 May 1833, Fielding appeared in open court of Monroe County, Kentucky and testified regarding his Revolutionary War Service.²²

Death*

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. died on 14 September 1835 at Monroe, Kentucky, at age 78.²³

NoteB*

On 5 February 1840, William Howard, a justice of Monroe County, Kentucky, declared that the handwriting in the family record presented was that of Fielding Curtis and his brother John Curtis, John having been one of his teachers.²⁴

Family 1

Child

Fielding Curtis Jr.+¹ b. c 1781, d. 1842

Family 2

Charity (?) b. 1760

Children

Two Unknown Daughters Curtis²⁵ b. bt 1786 - 1789, d. b 1800
Moses Curtis+^26,1 b. 25 Oct 1790, d. Jun 1849
William D. Curtis+¹ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Citations

[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis."
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 19.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 67.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 7, 19.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 60, 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book C, pages 236-238.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book F, pages 84-87.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book E, pages 308-310.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book G, page 77.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book G, pages 158-159.
[S1842] Claude E. 'Sparks, Padgett's Creek Baptist Church & Union County Baptist Association Minutes.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book G, pages 455-456.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book H, page 121.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1775] Barren County Tax Assessor, Barren County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book F, page 116.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book F, pages 46-47.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 15.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 61, among other places.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 62.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1850.

Charity (?)¹

F, b. 1760

Last Edited

11 Apr 2010

Birth*

Charity (?) was born in 1760 at Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 26 October 1783,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Fielding Wood Curtis Sr., son of Union County Curtis, on 26 October 1783 at Union, South Carolina.³

Census*

Charity (?) and Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 1790 at Union, South Carolina, page 43, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 3 females.⁴

Land Sale

On 16 July 1798 Charity (?) and Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. sold land at Union, South Carolina, to James Curtis for 50 pounds, with the consent of Charity Curtis, described as 125 acres on the south side of Fairforest Creek, witnessed by Moses Curtis, Philip Bryan and Thomas Woodson.⁵

Census

Charity (?) and Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 1800 at Union, South Carolina, page 217, 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁶

NoteB*

On 13 August 1802, Fielding and Charity Curtis were accepted by experience as members of the Padgett's Creek Baptist Church and Union County Baptist Association.⁷

Land Sale*

On 23 January 1804 Charity (?) and Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. sold land at Union, South Carolina, to John Curtis for $200, 150 acres lying on the southwest side of Fairforest Creek adjacent to Thomas Palmer and Elisha Bonds, once purchased by Fielding from John Nicoll, witnessed by Elisha, James and John Bond, proven in court, with the consent of Charity Curtis on 3 April 1804.⁸

NoteB

Fielding and Charity were not enumerated in the 1810 census.⁹

NoteB*

In April 1815, Charity was received into the membership of the Mill Creek (Old Mulkey) Baptist Church; she also was admitted later in December 1819, and again in February 1838.¹⁰

Census

Charity (?) and Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 1820 at Kentucky not found in 1820 census.¹¹

Census

Charity (?) and Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 1830 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 402, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 70-79, 1 female 70-79; listed as "C.F. Curtis."¹²

Census

Charity (?) appeared on the census of 1840 at Monroe, Kentucky, appears to be the female, age 70-79, living with William Curtis.¹³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe, Kentucky, in the household of William D. Curtis; page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.¹³

Land Entry*

Charity (?) entered land on 24 April 1850 at Monroe, Kentucky, 55 acres on Barren River.¹⁴

Census*

She appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 435, widowed, living with Greenberry Curtis.²

Family

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. b. 1 Mar 1757, d. 14 Sep 1835

Children

Two Unknown Daughters Curtis¹⁵ b. bt 1786 - 1789, d. b 1800
Moses Curtis+¹⁶ b. 25 Oct 1790, d. Jun 1849
William D. Curtis+¹⁶ b. 6 Feb 1792, d. bt 1845 - 1849

Citations

[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 60.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 60, 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book E, pages 308-310.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1842] Claude E. 'Sparks, Padgett's Creek Baptist Church & Union County Baptist Association Minutes.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book H, page 121.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1730] Sandi Gorin, Monroe County, Kentucky Church Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1749] Willard Rouse Jillson, The Kentucky Land Grants.
[S1] Census of Population 1790, 1800.
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis."

Fielding Curtis Jr.^1,2

M, b. circa 1781, d. 1842

Father

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr.¹ b. 1 Mar 1757, d. 14 Sep 1835

Last Edited

11 Apr 2010

Birth*

Fielding Curtis Jr. was born circa 1781 at Union, South Carolina; By all appearances, Fielding Jr. was Fielding Sr.'s son, but was not Charity's son, according to her pension statements naming only William and Moses. DNA tests of Fielding Jr. descendants support the conclusion that he was Fielding Sr.'s son.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1790 Union, South Carolina, in the household of Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?); page 43, 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 3 females.⁴

(Witness) Census

Fielding Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 1800 Union, South Carolina, in the household of Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?); page 217, 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁵

Tax List

Fielding Curtis Jr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1815 at Monroe, Kentucky; no acreage, first appearance on tax list.⁶

Marriage*

He married Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods, daughter of Jesse Wood and Rebecca Barnes, on 18 April 1816 at Barren, Kentucky.⁷

Land Entry*

Fielding Curtis Jr. entered land on 20 February 1817 at Barren, Kentucky, 63 acres on Live Creek.⁸

Census

He and Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods appeared on the census of 1820 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 198, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25.⁹

Census

Fielding Curtis Jr. and Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods appeared on the census of 1830 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 391, 1 male and 4 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 30-39, 1 female 80-89.¹⁰

Census*

Fielding Curtis Jr. and Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods appeared on the census of 1840 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 234, 2 males under 5, 1 male and 3 females 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 2 females 15-19, 1 male 50-59, 1 female 30-39.¹¹

Death*

Fielding Curtis Jr. died in 1842 at Monroe, Kentucky; Fielding last appeared on the 1842 tax roll; in 1843 Lenny was taxed for the same parcel.¹²

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1842 at Monroe, Kentucky; 200 acres on Line Creek.¹²

NoteB*

Was named an heir of Fielding Curtis Jr. in Monroe Circuit Court, 21 March 1890.¹³

NoteB*

According to papers filed in Monroe County Circuit Court on 21 March 1890, all of Fielding & Lennie's children were dead. Only 5 of their 15 children had surviving descendants at that time, namely, John, James, Cynthia, Annie and Phoebe. Prescia did not marry. The names of their other children are not known. The several repetitions of the names of the Emmert heirs are inconsistent and together overstate the number of heirs, which should be 16.¹³

Family

Lenna (Lenia, Lenny, Liney) Woods b. 1802, d. b 14 Nov 1882

Children

First Son Curtis⁹ b. c 1817, d. bt 1820 - 1829
First Daughter Curtis⁹ b. 1819, d. bt 1821 - 1829
Annie Mariah Curtis+¹⁴ b. 1823
Second Son Curtis¹⁰ b. c 1824, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Third Daughter Curtis¹⁰ b. c 1825, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Fourth Daughter Curtis¹⁵ b. c 1826, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Phoebe Curtis+¹⁰ b. 1827
Third Son Curtis¹⁴ b. c 1828, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Sixth Daughter Curtis¹⁰ b. 1829, d. bt 1831 - 1839
Prescia Curtis¹⁶ b. 1831, d. bt 1881 - 1890
Eighth Daughter Curtis¹¹ b. c 1832, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Fourth Son Curtis¹⁷ b. c 1833, d. bt 1841 - 1850
Cynthia Jane Curtis+¹⁶ b. 1835, d. bt 1861 - 1870
John R. Curtis+¹⁶ b. 1837, d. c 1863
James C. Curtis+¹⁶ b. 1839, d. 11 Jul 1869

Citations

[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis."
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1790-1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1790.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1775] Barren County Tax Assessor, Barren County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S85] Liahona Research & Jordan Dodd, Kentucky Marriage Records.
[S1749] Willard Rouse Jillson, The Kentucky Land Grants.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1753] Monroe County Tax Assessor, Monroe County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S1835] Jr. Heirs of Fielding Curtis v. John B. Woods, Monroe County Circuit Court, File 127, 21 March 1890, unknown repository.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840, 1850.

William D. Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 6 February 1792, d. between 1845 and 1849

Father

Fielding Wood Curtis Sr.¹ b. 1 Mar 1757, d. 14 Sep 1835

Mother

Charity (?)¹ b. 1760

Last Edited

6 May 2009

Birth*

William D. Curtis was born on 6 February 1792 at Union, South Carolina; Charity stated she had only two sons with Fielding, the second named William; she also presented a page from a hymn book that gave his date of birth as February 179_. In the 1820 census, William reported his age as 18-25, but 1792 is used to match a widely-referenced transcription of the hymn book page.^1,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1800 Union, South Carolina, in the household of Fielding Wood Curtis Sr. and Charity (?); page 217, 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.⁵

NoteB

On 4 May 1813, J. Curtis and Wm. D. Curtis witnessed a deed between James Carter and John Howard for 200 acres lying on the East Fork of Big Barren River.⁶

Marriage*

William D. Curtis married Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell on 31 July 1813 at Barren, Kentucky; said to be the daughter of James Birdwell.³

Tax List

William D. Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1814 at Barren, Kentucky; no acreage, 2 horses.⁷

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1816 at Barren, Kentucky; no acreage, 4 horses.⁷

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1816 at Monroe, Kentucky; no acreage, 1 horse.⁷

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1817 at Barren, Kentucky; 100 acres on Mill Creek, 2 horses.⁷

Land Purch*

On 10 May 1817 William D. Curtis purchased land at Barren, Kentucky, from Fielding Curtis, Sr. for $300, 100 acres located on the division line between William Chism and James Holmes.⁸

Census*

He and Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell appeared on the census of 1820 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 198, 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 18-25.⁹

Land Entry*

William D. Curtis entered land on 20 October 1827 at Monroe, Kentucky, 50 acres on Mill Creek.¹⁰

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 387, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.¹¹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1837 at Monroe, Kentucky; 100 acres on Mill Creek.¹²

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of between 1838 and 1839 at Monroe, Kentucky; The 1838 tax list is missing and William D. did not appear on the 1839 list.¹²

Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 233, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 70-79, 9 children. Margaret was absent, Charity probably was the older female who lived with him.¹³

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1840 at Monroe, Kentucky; 100 acres on Line Creek.¹²

NoteB*

No explanation why William appears on the 1840 census for Monroe County and Margaret appears on the same census in Harrison County.^14,12

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1844 at Monroe, Kentucky; The name William D. Curtis reappeared on the 1844 tax list, reporting no acreage.¹²

DeathAp*

He appears to have died or disappeared between 1845 and 1849 at Indiana.¹⁵

Family

Margaret (Peggy) Birdwell b. 1800, d. 8 Aug 1866

Children

Anne Curtis+² b. 1816, d. bt 1861 - 1868
Irenah Curtis+² b. 1819, d. bt 1861 - 1869
Louise Curtis+¹⁶ b. 4 Dec 1820, d. 6 Aug 1892
Rachel Curtis+¹⁶ b. 1825, d. bt 1861 - 1869
Isaiah Curtis¹⁶ b. 1826, d. a 1850
Unknown Daughter Curtis¹⁶ b. c 1829, d. bt 1831 - 1839
Mary Elizabeth Curtis+¹³ b. 30 Aug 1832, d. 5 Mar 1889
Samuel H. Curtis+¹³ b. 25 Aug 1834, d. 30 Jan 1912
Fletcher Harlan Curtis+¹³ b. 5 Apr 1836, d. 8 Feb 1901
Unknown Daughter Curtis¹³ b. c 1837, d. bt 1841 - 1849
Sarah Jane Curtis¹³ b. 1839

Citations

[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis."
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S85] Liahona Research & Jordan Dodd, Kentucky Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1800-1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book C, page 445.
[S1775] Barren County Tax Assessor, Barren County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book F, pages 46-47.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1749] Willard Rouse Jillson, The Kentucky Land Grants.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1753] Monroe County Tax Assessor, Monroe County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1840, 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.

Union County Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1725, d. before 1800

Father

Fielding/Russel's Grandfather Curtis b. c 1700

Last Edited

18 Mar 2009

NoteB

The only proven relationship among the men listed here as "sons" is that Fielding Sr. and John were brothers. There is circumstantial evidence that Moses and James W. also were brothers of Fielding and John.

Birth*

Union County Curtis was born circa 1725 at Virginia; Virginia is highly likely but completely unproven.¹

NoteB*

Following the war, four South Carolina men, Fielding, James, Moses and Thomas Curtis each submitted claims for expenses or back pay arising from of the war. The fact that they filed claims does not establish a relationship.²

Death*

He died before 1800 at Union, South Carolina; or Virginia; no records found.

Family

Children

Thomas Curtis³ b. c 1725, d. b 1790
James Curtis+⁴ b. 5 Mar 1748, d. c Nov 1827
Fielding Wood Curtis Sr.+¹ b. 1 Mar 1757, d. 14 Sep 1835
Hillery Curtis+⁵ b. c 1760, d. bt 1831 - 1840
Moses Curtis+⁶ b. bt 1760 - 1764
John Curtis+¹ b. bt 1770 - 1775, d. c 1837
James W. Curtis+⁷ b. bt 1770 - 1775, d. c 1849

Citations

[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis."
[S1731] South Carolina Department of Archives & History, Claims Growing Out of the American Revolution (South Carolina).
[S1766] South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Revolutionary War Private Claims, South Carolina, Claim Number 1705.
[S1739] "Military File of James Curtis."
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1810-1840.

John Curtis¹

M, b. between 1770 and 1775, d. circa 1837

Father

Union County Curtis¹ b. c 1725, d. b 1800

Last Edited

9 Aug 2009

Birth*

John Curtis was born between 1770 and 1775 at South Carolina; Charity stated Fielding had a brother John who wrote in the family bible; he may have been born in Virginia.^2,3

NoteB

On 20 February 1802, John Curtis was received by experience as a member of the Padgett's Creek Church and Union County Baptist Association.⁴

NoteB

On 13 August 1802, the Church meeting discussed the "gifts" of John Curtis, Jesse Howard Hosea Holcombe and others, and authorized them to exercise their gift of prayer & exhortation in the bounds of the Church.⁴

Marriage*

He married Hannah Harlan, daughter of George Harlan and Rebecca Bogan, circa 1804 at South Carolina; no marriage record.^3,5

Land Purch

On 23 January 1804 John Curtis purchased land at Union, South Carolina, from Fielding and Charity Curtis for $200, 150 acres lying on the southwest side of Fairforest Creek adjacent to Thomas Palmer and Elisha Bonds, once purchased by Fielding from John Hiol?⁶

NoteB

On 13 December 1804, the Padgett's Creek Church Meeting met to discuss the objections of Brother Joseph Little against John Curtis having a letter of dismissal "for which he made application some time past." While the meeting was conferring on the matter, Brother Joseph Little "spake some unguarded & unreasonable speeches against John Curtis for which cause he is under the censure of the Church."⁴

NoteB

On 19 January 1805, the Padgett's Creek Church Meeting once again laid over the matter between Brother Little and Brother Curtis.⁴

Land Sale

On 13 October 1805 John Curtis sold land at Union, South Carolina, to George Little of Union County for $125, a tract of land sold by George Little to Obediah Howard, then conveyed to Jesse Howard and to John Curtis by the dower of his Wife, described as 81 acres bounded by Eliz. Browning and Welbourne, witnessed by William Welbourne and John Little, proven in court by William Welbourne on 12 February 1810; John was still a resident of Union County at the date of sale.⁷

NoteB

The Padgett's Creek Baptist Church Meeting of 18 January 1806 granted John Curtis his letter of dismissal. One can only speculate whether the receipt of the letter of dismissal delayed John and Hannah's departure to Kentucky, but it places a narrow time frame on the date of that move.⁴

NoteB*

On March 1806, John and Hannah Curtis were received into membership at the Mill Creek (Old Mulkey) Baptist Church, then in Barren County. They probably left the original church when the congregation split in 1809.⁸

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1807 at Barren, Kentucky; 200 acres on Mill Creek, 3 horses.⁹

NoteB

On 13 February 1806, John Curtis assumed a bond to Richard Gates of Washington County, Tennessee from George Chism, $4,000 penal sum, for 200 acres on Mill Creek obtained by headright. Property adjoined Jesse Gum and "Gideon."¹⁰

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1808 at Barren, Kentucky; 200 acres on Mill Creek.⁹

Land Sale*

On 1 February 1808 John Curtis and Hannah Harlan sold land at Union, South Carolina, to James Smith of Union, South Carolina for $213, by John and Hannah Curtis of Jackson County, Tennessee, described as 150 acres conveyed to John by Fielding Curtis, lying on the southwest side of Fairforest Creek adjacent to Fielding Curtis, Elijah Welbourne, witnessed by Samuel Harland and James Curtis, proven by Samuel Harland in Union County on 7 March 1808.¹¹

Land Purch

On 26 September 1808 John Curtis purchased land at Barren, Kentucky, from George Chism, for $400, described as lying on the water of Mill Creek, adjacent to Giddeon Mayfield.¹²

NoteB

John and Hannah do not appear in the 1810 census, probably because they were living in Tennessee where no census was taken that year.¹³

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1811 at Barren, Kentucky; 100 acres on Mill Creek, no white males over 21; apparently not a resident.⁹

Land Purch

In 1811 John Curtis purchased land at Barren, Kentucky, from Samuel Harlan, located on Mill Creek.¹⁰

Land Sale

On 11 January 1811 John Curtis sold land at Union, South Carolina, to Thomas Craven of Union District for $200, from John Curtis of Jackson County, Tennessee and Harrison Brandon of Union District by virtue of their interests in the right of Hannah Curtis and Sarah Brandon, legatees of George Harlan, dec'd late of Barren County, Kentucky, described as 200 acres lying on Fairforest, witnessed by James Mayhew and Wm Rice, proven in court by William Rice in Union District Court on 11 May 1811.¹⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of between 1812 and 1817 at Barren, Kentucky; 100 to 300 acres on Mill Creek, usually four horses.⁹

NoteB*

In 1813, J. Curtis and Wm. D. Curtis witnessed a Barren County deed between James Carter and John Howard regarding 200 acres on the East Fork of Big Barren.¹⁰

NoteB

On 4 May 1813, J. Curtis and Wm. D. Curtis witnessed a deed between James Carter and John Howard for 200 acres lying on the East Fork of Big Barren River.¹⁵

Land Sale*

On 10 June 1816 John Curtis sold land at Barren, Kentucky, to Thomas Greenup for $400, located on Mill Creek on the lines of Jesse Gum and Giddian Mayfield.¹⁶

Land Purch*

In 1819 John Curtis purchased land at Barren, Kentucky, from Stephen and Elizabeth Howard, described as 200 acres on Mill Creek on Robert Kirby's line.¹⁰

Census*

He and Hannah Harlan appeared on the census of 1820 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 198, 5 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; 10 children.¹⁷

Land Entry

John Curtis entered land on 7 February 1820 at Barren, Kentucky, 65 acres on Mill Creek.¹⁸

Land Entry

He entered land on 22 November 1827 at Monroe, Kentucky, 50 acres on Mill Creek.¹⁸

Census

He and Hannah Harlan appeared on the census of 1830 at Monroe, Kentucky, page 390, 2 males and 1 female 5-9, 2 males 10-14, 2 males and 1 female 15-19, 1 male 50-59, 1 female 40-49, 8 children.¹⁹

Land Entry*

John Curtis entered land on 27 December 1832 at Monroe, Kentucky, 100 acres on Mill Creek in 2 separate transactions.¹⁸

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1836 at Mill Creek, Monroe, Kentucky; 562 acres in 7 parcels on Mill Creek, 7 horses and more than 20 head of cattle.²⁰

Death*

He died circa 1837 at Monroe, Kentucky; John appeared on the 1836 tax list, but not 1837. His properties do not reappear on the tax list until 1840, when they were in Hannah's name. Charity testified in early 1840 that John was deceased.^1,20

Family

Hannah Harlan b. 30 Nov 1782, d. c 1855

Children

Ziba (Zach) Curtis+²¹ b. c 1806, d. c 1844
First Daughter Curtis³ b. c 1808
Jane Curtis+³ b. 12 May 1810, d. 28 Mar 1891
Second Son Curtis³ b. c 1812
Third Son Curtis³ b. c 1813, d. bt 1821 - 1830
John A. Curtis+²² b. 1815
Third Daughter Curtis³ b. c 1816, d. bt 1821 - 1830
George H. Curtis+²² b. 1817, d. 3 Apr 1873
Jesse W. Curtis+²² b. 1818, d. 16 Feb 1856
Fourth Daughter Curtis²³ b. c 1821
Seventh Son Curtis¹⁹ b. c 1822
Eighth Son Curtis¹⁹ b. c 1824

Citations

[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis."
[S1709] "Pension File Application of Fielding Wood Curtis", page 60.
[S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
[S1842] Claude E. 'Sparks, Padgett's Creek Baptist Church & Union County Baptist Association Minutes.
[S1765] Mrs. John Bennett Boddie, Historical Southern Families (Vol. XIII), pages 202-205.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book H, page 121.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book K, pages 99-100.
[S1730] Sandi Gorin, Monroe County, Kentucky Church Records.
[S1775] Barren County Tax Assessor, Barren County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S1732] Sandra K. Gorin, Barren County Kentucky Deed Indexes.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book I, page 414.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book C, page 11.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1762] Union County, South Carolina Register of Mesne Conveyance, Union County, South Carolina Deed Records, Book L, pages 262-263.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book C, page 445.
[S1776] Barren County, Kentucky Clerk of County Court, Barren County, Kentucky Deeds, Book E, page 314.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1749] Willard Rouse Jillson, The Kentucky Land Grants.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1753] Monroe County Tax Assessor, Monroe County, Kentucky Tax Lists.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.