Jefferson Curtis1

M, b. 1857
FatherSamuel Curtis1 b. 1824, d. 23 Jul 1861
MotherSarah (Sally) Jackson1 b. 1835
Last Edited29 Nov 2008
Birth*Jefferson Curtis was born in 1857 at Jackson, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Jackson; page 260b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Jonathan Curtis1

M, b. 11 June 1858
FatherSamuel Curtis1 b. 1824, d. 23 Jul 1861
MotherSarah (Sally) Jackson1 b. 1835
Last Edited9 Jan 2010
Birth*Jonathan Curtis was born on 11 June 1858 at Jackson, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Jackson; page 260b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1944] Diane Chandler, "Chandler Family Research", Ancestral File.

James Curtis1

M, b. 1809, d. before 1896
FatherJoel Curtis1 b. 1783, d. c 1871
MotherFirst Wife Curtis1 b. c 1790, d. bt 1820 - 1830
Last Edited29 Nov 2008
Birth*James Curtis was born in 1809 at Jackson, Tennessee; for research purposes; insufficient proof.1 
Death*He died before 1896 at Schuyler, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Jackson County message board and various family tree postings.

John H. Curtis1

M, b. 13 July 1815, d. 26 September 1909
FatherJoel Curtis1 b. 1783, d. c 1871
MotherFirst Wife Curtis1 b. c 1790, d. bt 1820 - 1830
Last Edited13 Feb 2009
Birth*John H. Curtis was born on 13 July 1815 at Jackson, Tennessee; for research purposes; insufficient proof.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah (Sally) Stamey on 22 September 1834 at Greene, Illinois.2 
Death*John H. Curtis died on 26 September 1909 at Kansas City, Jefferson, Missouri, at age 94.1 

Family

Sarah (Sally) Stamey b. c 1815

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Jackson County message board and various family tree postings.
  2. [S66] Illinois, Illinois Marriages 1763-1900.

Rial Henley1

M, b. 1808
Last Edited29 Nov 2008
Birth*Rial Henley was born in 1808 at North Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Katharine Curtis, daughter of Joel Curtis and First Wife Curtis, circa 1855 at Tennessee; information is inadequate.1 

Family

Katharine Curtis b. 1829
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.

Noah Henley1

M, b. 1849
FatherRial Henley1 b. 1808
MotherKatharine Curtis1 b. 1829
Last Edited29 Nov 2008
Birth*Noah Henley was born in 1849 at Jackson, Tennessee; listed as Noah Curtis in 1850 census.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, in the household of Joel Curtis and Rachel Flynn; page 178, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children and 2 grandchildren at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

James M. Curtis1

M, b. 1850
FatherJoel Curtis1 b. 1783, d. c 1871
Last Edited13 Mar 2009
Birth*James M. Curtis was born in 1850 at Jackson, Tennessee; grandson; parents unknown.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, in the household of Joel Curtis and Rachel Flynn; page 178, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children and 2 grandchildren at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary (Polly) Starnes1,2

F, b. 1808
Last Edited1 Dec 2008
Birth*Mary (Polly) Starnes was born in 1808 at Kentucky; age 60 in 1870 census.3 
Married Name As of circa 1827,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William Bennett Curtis, son of Russel Curtis and Polly (?), on 23 March 1827 at Trigg, Kentucky.1,2 
CensusMary (Polly) Starnes and William Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 18b, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 20-29.4 
CensusMary (Polly) Starnes and William Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 277, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 30-39 and 2 females 30-39.5 
Census*Mary (Polly) Starnes and William Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.1 
CensusMary (Polly) Starnes and William Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 at Cadiz P.O., Trigg, kentucky, page 69, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 4 children at home; dates and places appear to be off.6 
Census*Mary (Polly) Starnes appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Cadiz P.O., Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 45b, widowed, 2 children living with her; Alfred listed real estate valued at $400.7 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 284B, widowed, Frances lived with her.8 

Family

William Bennett Curtis b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Adaline Curtis1

F, b. 8 January 1828
FatherWilliam Bennett Curtis1 b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
MotherMary (Polly) Starnes1 b. 1808
Last Edited10 Oct 2016
Birth*Adaline Curtis was born on 8 January 1828 at Trigg, Kentucky.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 8 October 1850,her married name was Pool.3 
Marriage*Adaline Curtis married Benjamin Pool on 8 October 1850 at Trigg, Kentucky.3 
Census*Adaline Curtis and Benjamin Pool appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Canton, Trigg, Kentucky, page 372A, occupation farmer, 3 children.4 
Census*Adaline Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, ED 79, sheet 2A, widowed, renting, 7 children, 4 living, married name Pool, Frances lived with her.5 

Family

Benjamin Pool b. c 1809, d. b 1900
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
  3. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  4. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

James Bennett Curtis1

M, b. 1829, d. between 1874 and 1879
FatherWilliam Bennett Curtis1 b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
MotherMary (Polly) Starnes1 b. 1808
Last Edited6 Mar 2009
Birth*James Bennett Curtis was born in 1829 at Trigg, Kentucky; middle name from Alfred's death certificate.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJames Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 69, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 4 children at home; dates and places appear to be off.2 
Marriage*James Bennett Curtis married Minerva Ann Barnes on 24 April 1862 at Trigg, Kentucky.3 
Census*James Bennett Curtis and Minerva Ann Barnes appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Canton Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 61b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.4 
DeathAp*James Bennett Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1874 and 1879 at Kentucky Minerva was widowed in 1880.5 

Family

Minerva Ann Barnes b. 19 Jul 1839, d. 26 Oct 1916
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mickens Curtis1

M, b. 1832, d. 5 July 1893
FatherWilliam Bennett Curtis1 b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
MotherMary (Polly) Starnes1 b. 1808
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Mickens Curtis was born in 1832 at Trigg, Kentucky; age 35 in 1870; tomstone transcribed as 1839.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusMickens Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 69, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 4 children at home; dates and places appear to be off.3 
Marriage*Mickens Curtis married Maranda Boyd on 18 September 1861 at Stewart, Tennessee.4,5 
Census*Mickens Curtis and Maranda Boyd appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Cadiz P.O., Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 45b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 4 children at home.4 
CensusMickens Curtis and Maranda Boyd appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Cadiz Twp., Trigg, Kentucky, page 284B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.6 
Death*Mickens Curtis died on 5 July 1893 at Trigg, Kentucky; buried at Stallons Cemetery.7,8 

Family

Maranda Boyd b. 8 Mar 1843, d. 3 Apr 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  5. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1774] Debunlimited, "Shields Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Stallons, Trigg, Kentucky.
  9. [S1773] Tami Bearden, "Information on Trigg County, Kentucky Curtis Family," e-mail to Sellers Western KY Database, Unknown.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Nancy Frances Curtis1

F, b. January 1838
FatherWilliam Bennett Curtis2 b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
MotherMary (Polly) Starnes2 b. 1808
Last Edited1 Dec 2008
Birth*Nancy Frances Curtis was born in January 1838 at Trigg, Kentucky.3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusNancy Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 69, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 4 children at home; dates and places appear to be off.4 
(Witness) CensusNancy Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 Cadiz P.O., Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 45b, widowed, 2 children living with her; Alfred listed real estate valued at $400.5 
(Witness) CensusNancy Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 284B, widowed, Frances lived with her.6 
(Witness) CensusNancy Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Adaline Curtis; ED 79, sheet 2A, widowed, renting, 7 children, 4 living, married name Pool, Frances lived with her.7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Alfred (Alex) Curtis1

M, b. 1848, d. 11 August 1887
FatherWilliam Bennett Curtis1 b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
MotherMary (Polly) Starnes1 b. 1808
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Alfred (Alex) Curtis was born in 1848 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusAlfred (Alex) Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 69, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 4 children at home; dates and places appear to be off.2 
(Witness) CensusAlfred (Alex) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 Cadiz P.O., Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 45b, widowed, 2 children living with her; Alfred listed real estate valued at $400.3 
Marriage*Alfred (Alex) Curtis married Lucinda Coil on 5 October 1871 at Trigg, Kentucky.4 
Census*Alfred (Alex) Curtis and Lucinda Coil appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 282A, occupation farmer, 1 son and 1 mother-in-law.5 
Death*Alfred (Alex) Curtis died on 11 August 1887 at Trigg, Kentucky.6 

Family

Lucinda Coil b. Dec 1851
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S2065] Laughingtiger82, "Curtis Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Elizabeth Thomas1,2

F, b. 1810
Last Edited1 Dec 2008
Birth*Elizabeth Thomas was born in 1810 at Kentucky.1 
Married Name As of circa 1827,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John C. Curtis, son of Russel Curtis and Polly (?), circa 1827 at Kentucky.1 
Census*Elizabeth Thomas and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 18b, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29.3 
CensusElizabeth Thomas and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 277, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 30-39.4 
CensusElizabeth Thomas and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
CensusElizabeth Thomas and John C. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 at Cadiz P.O., Trigg, Kentucky, page 71, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.5 

Family

John C. Curtis b. 1798
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Taylor C. Curtis1

M, b. 1829
FatherJohn C. Curtis1 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas1 b. 1810
Last Edited6 Mar 2009
Birth*Taylor C. Curtis was born in 1829 at Trigg, Kentucky; age 35 in 1860 census.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
Marriage*Taylor C. Curtis married Frances A. Mackey on 23 January 1851 at Trigg, Kentucky.2 
Census*Taylor C. Curtis and Frances A. Mackey appeared on the census of 28 August 1860 at McCuistian's District, Ballard, Kentucky, page 179, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.3 

Family

Frances A. Mackey b. 1825

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

John A.G. Curtis1

M, b. 1833
FatherJohn C. Curtis1 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas1 b. 1810
Last Edited30 Nov 2008
Birth*John A.G. Curtis was born in 1833 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elias F. Curtis1

M, b. 1836
FatherJohn C. Curtis1 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas1 b. 1810
Last Edited26 Jul 2018
Birth*Elias F. Curtis was born in 1836 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusElias F. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 71, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.2 
Marriage*Elias F. Curtis married First Wife Curtis circa 1863.3 
DraftCW*Elias F. Curtis registered for the Civil War draft in June 1863 at Trigg, Kentucky, age 27, single.4 
Census*He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 282A, unemployed, widowed, 2 children at home.3 
Marriage*He married Mattie Miller on 19 October 1882 at Trigg, Kentucky.5 

Family 1

First Wife Curtis b. c 1840, d. b 1880
Children

Family 2

Mattie Miller b. c 1845

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S760] National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865.
  5. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.

Martha (Polly) Curtis1

F, b. 1838, d. 12 July 1877
FatherJohn C. Curtis2 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas2 b. 1810
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Martha (Polly) Curtis was born in 1838 at Trigg, Kentucky.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusMartha (Polly) Curtis appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 71, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.3 
Death*Martha (Polly) Curtis died on 12 July 1877 at Trigg, Kentucky; in child birth; married name Powell.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.

Mary Curtis1

F, b. 22 October 1840, d. 1 July 1916
FatherJohn C. Curtis1 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas1 b. 1810
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Mary Curtis was born on 22 October 1840 at Trigg, Kentucky; daughter of John Curtis and Betsy Thomas, per death certificate.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 17 December 1863,her married name was Coyle.3 
Marriage*Mary Curtis married Hillery Coyle on 17 December 1863 at Trigg, Kentucky.3 
Death*Mary Curtis died on 1 July 1916 at Canton, Trigg, Kentucky, at age 75; of tuberculosis, buried at Blue Spring Graveyard.2 

Family

Hillery Coyle b. c 1840
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  3. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.

James C. Curtis1

M, b. 1842
FatherJohn C. Curtis1 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas1 b. 1810
Last Edited30 Nov 2008
Birth*James C. Curtis was born in 1842 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJames C. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 71, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Caroline B. Curtis1

F, b. 1849
FatherJohn C. Curtis1 b. 1798
MotherElizabeth Thomas1 b. 1810
Last Edited2 Jun 2009
Birth*Caroline B. Curtis was born in 1849 at Trigg, Kentucky; could be a grandaughter.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusCaroline B. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 August 1860 Cadiz P.O., Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas; page 71, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children at home.2 
Married Name As of 7 December 1865,her married name was Pollard.3 
Marriage*Caroline B. Curtis married James T. Pollard on 7 December 1865 at Trigg, Kentucky.3 

Family

James T. Pollard b. c 1848

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.

Lucinda M. Curtis1

F, b. 1837
FatherWilliam Bennett Curtis1 b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869
MotherMary (Polly) Starnes1 b. 1808
Last Edited1 Dec 2008
Birth*Lucinda M. Curtis was born in 1837 at Trigg, Kentucky; lived with John Adair in 1850; assumed to be Wm's daughter.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of John Adair and Tabitha Curtis; page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, no children, Lucinda Curtis lived with them.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Minerva Ann Barnes1

F, b. 19 July 1839, d. 26 October 1916
Last Edited10 Oct 2016
Birth*Minerva Ann Barnes was born on 19 July 1839 at Trigg, Kentucky; daughter of Edwin Barnes and Bettie Allen, both of Trigg County.1,2,3,4 
Married Name As of 1 January 1857,her married name was Tart.5 
Marriage*She married James W. Tart on 1 January 1857 at Trigg, Kentucky.5 
Married Name As of 24 April 1862,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*Minerva Ann Barnes married James Bennett Curtis, son of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes, on 24 April 1862 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Census*Minerva Ann Barnes and James Bennett Curtis appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Canton Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 61b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.6 
Census*Minerva Ann Barnes appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Haynes & Pottsville District, Graves, Kentucky, page 229B, occupation farming, widowed, 6 children at home.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of James Labe Curtis; ED 148, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children and mother at home.7 
Death*Minerva Ann Barnes died on 26 October 1916 at Trigg, Kentucky, at age 77; informant W.W. Lancaster, buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery; 1838 on certificate; 1839 in tombstone transcription.8,3 

Family 1

James W. Tart b. 15 Jan 1835

Family 2

James Bennett Curtis b. 1829, d. bt 1874 - 1879
Children

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Pleasant, Trigg, Kentucky.
  4. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  5. [S1062] Keo-Mah Genealogical Society, Keokuk County Cemetery Records.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.

Lucinda Coil1

F, b. December 1851
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Lucinda Coil was born in December 1851 at Kentucky; Ben's death certificate says Lucinda Garr.1,2 
Married Name As of 5 October 1871,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Alfred (Alex) Curtis, son of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes, on 5 October 1871 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Census*Lucinda Coil and Alfred (Alex) Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 282A, occupation farmer, 1 son and 1 mother-in-law.3 
Census*Lucinda Coil appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, ED 79, sheet 2B, widowed, owned home, 4 children, 4 living.2 

Family

Alfred (Alex) Curtis b. 1848, d. 11 Aug 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mattie Miller1

F, b. circa 1845
Last Edited1 Dec 2008
Birth*Mattie Miller was born circa 1845.1 
Married Name As of 19 October 1882,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Elias F. Curtis, son of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas, on 19 October 1882 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 

Family

Elias F. Curtis b. 1836

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.

Tabitha Curtis1,2

F, b. 1801
FatherRussel Curtis1 b. 6 Jan 1757, d. 17 Jan 1834
MotherPolly (?)1 b. c 1765, d. 6 Oct 1839
Last Edited3 Mar 2009
Birth*Tabitha Curtis was born in 1801 at North Carolina; age 50 in 1850, 59 in 1860, 68 in 1870.3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1810 Christian, Kentucky, in the household of Russel Curtis and Polly (?); page 95, 1 male and 1 female under 10, 2 males and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female over 45.4 
(Witness) CensusTabitha Curtis appeared on the census of 1820 Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Russel Curtis and Polly (?); page 295, 1 male 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 2 males 18-25, 1 male and 1 female over 45.5 
(Witness) CensusTabitha Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Russel Curtis and Polly (?); page 17b, 1 female 15-19, 1 male 70-79, 1 female 60-69.6 
(Witness) CensusTabitha Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes; page 277, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 30-39 and 2 females 30-39.7 
Married Name As of 5 February 1844,her married name was Adair.1 
Marriage*Tabitha Curtis married John Adair on 5 February 1844 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Census*Tabitha Curtis and John Adair appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, no children, Lucinda Curtis lived with them.2 
CensusTabitha Curtis and John Adair appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 69, renting, 1 daughter by first marriage; lived near Bennett.8 
Census*Tabitha Curtis appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Canton Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 61, widowed, lived with James Barnes family, last name Curtis.9 

Family

John Adair b. 1777, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1810.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

John Adair1

M, b. 1777, d. between 1861 and 1869
Last Edited3 Mar 2009
Birth*John Adair was born in 1777 at South Carolina; age 73 in 1850, 87 in 1860.2 
Marriage*He married Tabitha Curtis, daughter of Russel Curtis and Polly (?), on 5 February 1844 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Census*John Adair and Tabitha Curtis appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at District 2, Trigg, Kentucky, page 356b, occupation farmer, renting, no children, Lucinda Curtis lived with them.3 
CensusJohn Adair and Tabitha Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1860 at Trigg, Kentucky, page 69, renting, 1 daughter by first marriage; lived near Bennett.4 
Death*John Adair died between 1861 and 1869 at Trigg, Kentucky; Tabitha was widowed in 1870.5 

Family

Tabitha Curtis b. 1801

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Hillery Coyle1

M, b. circa 1840
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Hillery Coyle was born circa 1840.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Curtis, daughter of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas, on 17 December 1863 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 

Family

Mary Curtis b. 22 Oct 1840, d. 1 Jul 1916
Children

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.

Frances A. Mackey1

F, b. 1825
Last Edited6 Mar 2009
Birth*Frances A. Mackey was born in 1825 at Kentucky.1,2 
Married Name As of 23 January 1851,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Taylor C. Curtis, son of John C. Curtis and Elizabeth Thomas, on 23 January 1851 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Census*Frances A. Mackey and Taylor C. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 August 1860 at McCuistian's District, Ballard, Kentucky, page 179, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.2 

Family

Taylor C. Curtis b. 1829

Citations

  1. [S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Maranda Boyd1,2

F, b. 8 March 1843, d. 3 April 1893
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Maranda Boyd was born on 8 March 1843 at Trigg, Kentucky.1,3 
Married Name As of 18 September 1861,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Marriage*She married Mickens Curtis, son of William Bennett Curtis and Mary (Polly) Starnes, on 18 September 1861 at Stewart, Tennessee.1,4 
Census*Maranda Boyd and Mickens Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Cadiz P.O., Cadiz Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, page 45b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 4 children at home.1 
CensusMaranda Boyd and Mickens Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Cadiz Twp., Trigg, Kentucky, page 284B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.5 
Death*Maranda Boyd died on 3 April 1893 at Trigg, Kentucky, at age 50; buried at Curtis Family Cemetery in Trigg County.3,6 

Family

Mickens Curtis b. 1832, d. 5 Jul 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1773] Tami Bearden, "Information on Trigg County, Kentucky Curtis Family," e-mail to Sellers Western KY Database, Unknown.
  3. [S1774] Debunlimited, "Shields Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Trigg, Kentucky.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.