Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Jefferson Curtis¹

M, b. 1857

Father

Samuel Curtis¹ b. 1824, d. 23 Jul 1861

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Jackson¹ b. 1835

Last Edited

29 Nov 2008

Birth*

Jefferson Curtis was born in 1857 at Jackson, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Jonathan Curtis¹

M, b. 11 June 1858

Father

Samuel Curtis¹ b. 1824, d. 23 Jul 1861

Mother

Sarah (Sally) Jackson¹ b. 1835

Last Edited

9 Jan 2010

Birth*

Jonathan Curtis was born on 11 June 1858 at Jackson, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He 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

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

James Curtis¹

M, b. 1809, d. before 1896

Father

Joel Curtis¹ b. 1783, d. c 1871

Mother

First Wife Curtis¹ b. c 1790, d. bt 1820 - 1830

Last Edited

29 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

[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

Father

Joel Curtis¹ b. 1783, d. c 1871

Mother

First Wife Curtis¹ b. c 1790, d. bt 1820 - 1830

Last Edited

13 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

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

Rial Henley¹

M, b. 1808

Last Edited

29 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

Noah Henley² b. 1849

Citations

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

Noah Henley¹

M, b. 1849

Father

Rial Henley¹ b. 1808

Mother

Katharine Curtis¹ b. 1829

Last Edited

29 Nov 2008

Birth*

Noah Henley was born in 1849 at Jackson, Tennessee; listed as Noah Curtis in 1850 census.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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

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

James M. Curtis¹

M, b. 1850

Father

Joel Curtis¹ b. 1783, d. c 1871

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

James M. Curtis was born in 1850 at Jackson, Tennessee; grandson; parents unknown.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary (Polly) Starnes^1,2

F, b. 1808

Last Edited

1 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

Census

Mary (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

Census

Mary (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

Census

Mary (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

Census

She 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

Adaline Curtis+¹ b. 8 Jan 1828
James Bennett Curtis+¹ b. 1829, d. bt 1874 - 1879
Mickens Curtis+¹ b. 1832, d. 5 Jul 1893
Lucinda M. Curtis¹ b. 1837
Nancy Frances Curtis¹ b. Jan 1838
Alfred (Alex) Curtis+¹ b. 1848, d. 11 Aug 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Adaline Curtis¹

F, b. 8 January 1828

Father

William Bennett Curtis¹ b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Mother

Mary (Polly) Starnes¹ b. 1808

Last Edited

10 Oct 2016

Birth*

Adaline Curtis was born on 8 January 1828 at Trigg, Kentucky.²

(Witness) Census

She 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

Stephen Forest (Steve) Pool+ b. 5 Feb 1862, d. 8 Nov 1928

Citations

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

James Bennett Curtis¹

M, b. 1829, d. between 1874 and 1879

Father

William Bennett Curtis¹ b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Mother

Mary (Polly) Starnes¹ b. 1808

Last Edited

6 Mar 2009

Birth*

James Bennett Curtis was born in 1829 at Trigg, Kentucky; middle name from Alfred's death certificate.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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) Census

James 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

John Y. Tart⁴ b. 1858
Arminta Ann Curtis+⁴ b. 17 Aug 1863, d. 26 Dec 1918
Nannie Ann Curtis+⁴ b. 30 Jan 1866, d. 21 Dec 1937
Bennet Ann (Bennie) Curtis⁴ b. 12 May 1868, d. 28 Mar 1952
Alfred Lynn Curtis+⁵ b. 16 Dec 1870, d. 30 Jan 1952
James Labe Curtis+⁵ b. 19 Jun 1873, d. 30 Jan 1950

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mickens Curtis¹

M, b. 1832, d. 5 July 1893

Father

William Bennett Curtis¹ b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Mother

Mary (Polly) Starnes¹ b. 1808

Last Edited

19 Dec 2011

Birth*

Mickens Curtis was born in 1832 at Trigg, Kentucky; age 35 in 1870; tomstone transcribed as 1839.²

(Witness) Census

Mickens 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

Census

Mickens 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

Kitty Ann Curtis⁴ b. 20 Aug 1862, d. 4 Oct 1943
Nellie Curtis⁶ b. 1863
William G. Curtis⁴ b. 1865, d. 12 Aug 1876
Simeon Curtis+⁴ b. 1867, d. 15 Mar 1893
Cynthia R. Curtis+⁴ b. May 1868, d. 18 Jun 1927
Polly Curtis⁶ b. 1871
Webb C. Curtis+⁹ b. 4 Aug 1873, d. 20 Oct 1954
Alpha (Mary) Curtis+⁶ b. 1879, d. 17 Jun 1937
Nouncy Curtis⁷ b. 10 Mar 1881, d. 5 Jul 1927
Peachie Curtis+¹⁰ b. 2 Aug 1884, d. 3 Jan 1926
Robert Curtis+¹⁰ b. 6 Sep 1888, d. 25 Jul 1967

Citations

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

Nancy Frances Curtis¹

F, b. January 1838

Father

William Bennett Curtis² b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Mother

Mary (Polly) Starnes² b. 1808

Last Edited

1 Dec 2008

Birth*

Nancy Frances Curtis was born in January 1838 at Trigg, Kentucky.³

(Witness) Census

Nancy 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) Census

Nancy 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) Census

Nancy 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) Census

Nancy 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

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Alfred (Alex) Curtis¹

M, b. 1848, d. 11 August 1887

Father

William Bennett Curtis¹ b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Mother

Mary (Polly) Starnes¹ b. 1808

Last Edited

19 Dec 2011

Birth*

Alfred (Alex) Curtis was born in 1848 at Trigg, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

Alfred (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) Census

Alfred (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

James Bennett (Ben) Curtis+⁵ b. 27 Aug 1875, d. 7 May 1952
Mollie J. Curtis⁷ b. Apr 1885
Jessie A. Curtis⁷ b. Jul 1888

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2065] Laughingtiger82, "Curtis Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Elizabeth Thomas^1,2

F, b. 1810

Last Edited

1 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

Census

Elizabeth 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

Census

Elizabeth 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

Census

Elizabeth 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

Taylor C. Curtis¹ b. 1829
John A.G. Curtis¹ b. 1833
Elias F. Curtis+¹ b. 1836
Martha (Polly) Curtis¹ b. 1838, d. 12 Jul 1877
Mary Curtis+¹ b. 22 Oct 1840, d. 1 Jul 1916
James C. Curtis¹ b. 1842
Caroline B. Curtis¹ b. 1849

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Taylor C. Curtis¹

M, b. 1829

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹ b. 1810

Last Edited

6 Mar 2009

Birth*

Taylor C. Curtis was born in 1829 at Trigg, Kentucky; age 35 in 1860 census.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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

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

John A.G. Curtis¹

M, b. 1833

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹ b. 1810

Last Edited

30 Nov 2008

Birth*

John A.G. Curtis was born in 1833 at Trigg, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elias F. Curtis¹

M, b. 1836

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹ b. 1810

Last Edited

26 Jul 2018

Birth*

Elias F. Curtis was born in 1836 at Trigg, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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) Census

Elias 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

James Curtis+³ b. Feb 1866, d. bt 1901 - 1909
Tennessee Curtis³ b. 1867

Family 2

Mattie Miller b. c 1845

Citations

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

Martha (Polly) Curtis¹

F, b. 1838, d. 12 July 1877

Father

John C. Curtis² b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas² b. 1810

Last Edited

18 Dec 2011

Birth*

Martha (Polly) Curtis was born in 1838 at Trigg, Kentucky.²

(Witness) Census

She 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) Census

Martha (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

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

Mary Curtis¹

F, b. 22 October 1840, d. 1 July 1916

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹ b. 1810

Last Edited

19 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) Census

She 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

John W. Coyle² b. 20 Feb 1867, d. 17 Feb 1951
Charles Casteen Coyle² b. 3 Apr 1869, d. 18 Jun 1945

Citations

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

James C. Curtis¹

M, b. 1842

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹ b. 1810

Last Edited

30 Nov 2008

Birth*

James C. Curtis was born in 1842 at Trigg, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

He 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) Census

James 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

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

Caroline B. Curtis¹

F, b. 1849

Father

John C. Curtis¹ b. 1798

Mother

Elizabeth Thomas¹ b. 1810

Last Edited

2 Jun 2009

Birth*

Caroline B. Curtis was born in 1849 at Trigg, Kentucky; could be a grandaughter.¹

(Witness) Census

She 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) Census

Caroline 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

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

Lucinda M. Curtis¹

F, b. 1837

Father

William Bennett Curtis¹ b. 1805, d. bt 1861 - 1869

Mother

Mary (Polly) Starnes¹ b. 1808

Last Edited

1 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) Census

She 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

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Minerva Ann Barnes¹

F, b. 19 July 1839, d. 26 October 1916

Last Edited

10 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) Census

She 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

John Y. Tart⁶ b. 1858
Arminta Ann Curtis+⁶ b. 17 Aug 1863, d. 26 Dec 1918
Nannie Ann Curtis+⁶ b. 30 Jan 1866, d. 21 Dec 1937
Bennet Ann (Bennie) Curtis⁶ b. 12 May 1868, d. 28 Mar 1952
Alfred Lynn Curtis+² b. 16 Dec 1870, d. 30 Jan 1952
James Labe Curtis+² b. 19 Jun 1873, d. 30 Jan 1950

Citations

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

Lucinda Coil¹

F, b. December 1851

Last Edited

19 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

James Bennett (Ben) Curtis+³ b. 27 Aug 1875, d. 7 May 1952
Mollie J. Curtis² b. Apr 1885
Jessie A. Curtis² b. Jul 1888

Citations

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

Mattie Miller¹

F, b. circa 1845

Last Edited

1 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

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

Tabitha Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1801

Father

Russel Curtis¹ b. 6 Jan 1757, d. 17 Jan 1834

Mother

Polly (?)¹ b. c 1765, d. 6 Oct 1839

Last Edited

3 Mar 2009

Birth*

Tabitha Curtis was born in 1801 at North Carolina; age 50 in 1850, 59 in 1860, 68 in 1870.³

(Witness) Census

She 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) Census

Tabitha 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) Census

Tabitha 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) Census

Tabitha 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

Census

Tabitha 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

[S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

John Adair¹

M, b. 1777, d. between 1861 and 1869

Last Edited

3 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

Census

John 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

[S1717] Trigg County Clerk, Trigg County, Kentucky Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Hillery Coyle¹

M, b. circa 1840

Last Edited

19 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

John W. Coyle² b. 20 Feb 1867, d. 17 Feb 1951
Charles Casteen Coyle² b. 3 Apr 1869, d. 18 Jun 1945

Citations

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

Frances A. Mackey¹

F, b. 1825

Last Edited

6 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

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

Maranda Boyd^1,2

F, b. 8 March 1843, d. 3 April 1893

Last Edited

19 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

Census

Maranda 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

Kitty Ann Curtis¹ b. 20 Aug 1862, d. 4 Oct 1943
Nellie Curtis⁵ b. 1863
William G. Curtis¹ b. 1865, d. 12 Aug 1876
Simeon Curtis+¹ b. 1867, d. 15 Mar 1893
Cynthia R. Curtis+¹ b. May 1868, d. 18 Jun 1927
Polly Curtis⁵ b. 1871
Webb C. Curtis+² b. 4 Aug 1873, d. 20 Oct 1954
Alpha (Mary) Curtis+⁵ b. 1879, d. 17 Jun 1937
Nouncy Curtis³ b. 10 Mar 1881, d. 5 Jul 1927
Peachie Curtis+⁷ b. 2 Aug 1884, d. 3 Jan 1926
Robert Curtis+⁷ b. 6 Sep 1888, d. 25 Jul 1967

Citations

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