Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Geneva Curtis¹

F, b. 25 August 1869, d. 7 September 1933

Father

Elisha W. Curtis¹ b. 1849

Mother

Lucinda E. Russell¹ b. 1847

Last Edited

26 Mar 2009

Birth*

Geneva Curtis was born on 25 August 1869 at Tishomingo, Mississippi.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 Beat 12, Lauderdale, Alabama, in the household of Elisha W. Curtis and Lucinda E. Russell; page 16A, occupation keeping ferry, 3 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 17 January 1898,her married name was Sanders.⁴

Marriage*

Geneva Curtis married Wesley Sanders on 17 January 1898 at Prentiss, Mississippi.⁴

Death*

Geneva Curtis died on 7 September 1933 at Dexter, Grayson, Texas, at age 64; husband M.W. Sanders; buried at Dexter Cemetery.²

Family

Wesley Sanders b. c 1865

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1209] Hunting For Bears, Mississippi Marriage Records.

Lucinda E. Russell^1,2

F, b. 1847

Last Edited

26 Mar 2009

Birth*

Lucinda E. Russell was born in 1847 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 26 December 1867,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Elisha W. Curtis, son of Moses Curtis and Elizabeth Blackshear, on 26 December 1867 at Alcorn, Mississippi.^1,2

Census*

Lucinda E. Russell and Elisha W. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 at Iuka P.O., Iuka Twp., Tishomingo, Mississippi, page 339, occupation works at planing mill, no children.¹

Census

Lucinda E. Russell and Elisha W. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Beat 12, Lauderdale, Alabama, page 16A, occupation keeping ferry, 3 children at home.³

Census

Lucinda E. Russell and Elisha W. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Blackland Precinct, Prentiss, Mississippi, ED 95, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, renting, married 33 years, 9 children, 6 living; spelled "Kurtis."⁴

Census

Lucinda E. Russell and Elisha W. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Saltillo, Lee, Mississippi, ED 25, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, married 40 years, 6 children, 6 living; lived next to John.⁵

Family

Elisha W. Curtis b. 1849

Children

Geneva Curtis¹ b. 25 Aug 1869, d. 7 Sep 1933
John Lewis Curtis+³ b. 27 May 1875
George Marian Curtis+³ b. 9 Aug 1878, d. 30 Jun 1947
Martha Curtis⁵ b. Jan 1884
Jettey Curtis⁴ b. Mar 1886
Lucinda Curtis⁴ b. Feb 1888

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1209] Hunting For Bears, Mississippi Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Jemima Jane Bullard^1,2,3

F, b. 15 October 1850, d. 12 January 1912

Last Edited

28 May 2012

Birth*

Jemima Jane Bullard was born on 15 October 1850 at Tishomingo, Mississippi; Earlier censuses place her birth several years earlier. Daughter of William Henry Bullard and Rebecca Ann Billings.^4,3

Married Name

As of 7 March 1864,her married name was Curtis.^5,2

Marriage*

She married William Moses Curtis, son of Bilbray Curtis and Elizabeth Curtis, on 7 March 1864 at Alcorn, Mississippi.^5,2

Census*

Jemima Jane Bullard and William Moses Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1870 at Township 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, page 348b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and the widows Jane Morris and Amanda Lambert and their 6 children.⁵

Census

Jemima Jane Bullard and William Moses Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, page 20C, occupation farmer, 7 children and his niece, Amanda Morris.⁶

Census

Jemima Jane Bullard and William Moses Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 at Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 12 children, 10 living. Thomas was listed in the household as single, but was married and lived next door.⁷

Census

Jemima Jane Bullard and William Moses Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Coles Mill District, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 118, sheet 3A, no occupation, married 47 years, 12 children, 9 living.⁸

Death*

Jemima Jane Bullard died on 12 January 1912 at Tishomingo, Mississippi, at age 61; buried at Curtis Cemetery.⁹

Family

William Moses Curtis b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Children

William W. Curtis Jr.⁵ b. Apr 1866, d. bt 1911 - 1920
John Curtis⁵ b. May 1868
Thomas C. Curtis+⁶ b. 9 Aug 1870, d. 26 Dec 1962
Georgianne Curtis⁶ b. Sep 1872
Rebecca Curtis⁶ b. Oct 1874
Fannie Curtis⁶ b. Dec 1876
Marshall F. Curtis+⁶ b. 3 Mar 1878, d. 15 Jun 1971
Andrew Curtis⁷ b. Feb 1882
Luther B. Curtis+⁷ b. 11 Aug 1885, d. 1966
Joseph Curtis+⁷ b. 3 Sep 1889

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1209] Hunting For Bears, Mississippi Marriage Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Patrick, Tishomingo, Mississippi.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Tishomingo, Mississippi.

William W. Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. April 1866, d. between 1911 and 1920

Father

William Moses Curtis² b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard² b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

31 May 2012

Birth*

William W. Curtis Jr. was born in April 1866 at Tishomingo, Mississippi.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1870 Township 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; page 348b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and the widows Jane Morris and Amanda Lambert and their 6 children.²

(Witness) Census

William W. Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; page 20C, occupation farmer, 7 children and his niece, Amanda Morris.⁴

(Witness) Census

William W. Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Coles Mill District, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 118, sheet 3A, no occupation, married 47 years, 12 children, 9 living.⁵

Name Variation

As of 20 April 1910, William W. Curtis Jr. was also known as William M. Curtis Jr.⁵

DeathAp*

He appears to have died or disappeared between 1911 and 1920 at Tishomingo, Mississippi, no record after 1910, buried at the Curtis Cemetery with no dates on his headstone.⁶

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870-1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Tishomingo, Mississippi.

John Curtis¹

M, b. May 1868

Father

William Moses Curtis¹ b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard¹ b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

20 Mar 2009

Birth*

John Curtis was born in May 1868 at Tishomingo, Mississippi.²

(Witness) Census

John Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; page 20C, occupation farmer, 7 children and his niece, Amanda Morris.³

(Witness) Census

John Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 12 children, 10 living. Thomas was listed in the household as single, but was married and lived next door.⁴

(Witness) Census

John Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Coles Mill District, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 118, sheet 3A, no occupation, married 47 years, 12 children, 9 living.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Thomas C. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 August 1870, d. 26 December 1962

Father

William Moses Curtis¹ b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard¹ b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

28 May 2012

Birth*

Thomas C. Curtis was born on 9 August 1870 at Luka, Tishomingo, Mississippi.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; page 20C, occupation farmer, 7 children and his niece, Amanda Morris.¹

Marriage*

Thomas C. Curtis married Lena White on 12 November 1894 at Hardin, Tennessee.⁵

Census*

Thomas C. Curtis and Lena White appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 at Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation ice man, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Census

Thomas C. Curtis and Lena White appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Coles Mill Precinct, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 118, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 7 children, 7 living.⁶

Census

Thomas C. Curtis and Lena White appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Coles Mill Precinct, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 121, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 9 children.⁷

Census

Thomas C. Curtis and Lena White appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Beat 2, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁸

Death*

Thomas C. Curtis died on 26 December 1962 at Tishomingo, Mississippi, at age 92; buried at Patrick Cemetery.²

Family

Lena White b. 1878, d. 1966

Children

Millard Dalton Curtis+³ b. 18 Jul 1896, d. Jan 1982
Oscar L. Curtis+³ b. 26 Feb 1898, d. Feb 1972
Doctor (Dock) Cormack Curtis+³ b. 17 May 1900, d. 18 Sep 1906
Fillmore Curtis+⁶ b. 24 Apr 1903, d. 19 Feb 1983
Carrie Curtis⁶ b. 1904
Ella Curtis⁶ b. 3 Mar 1907, d. 26 Jul 1996
Bart Curtis⁶ b. 7 Nov 1909, d. Apr 1983
Ester Curtis⁷ b. 1912
Wilburn Curtis⁷ b. 1914
Ramon Curtis⁷ b. 2 Dec 1916, d. 2 Apr 1934

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Patrick, Tishomingo, Mississippi.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Georgianne Curtis¹

F, b. September 1872

Father

William Moses Curtis¹ b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard¹ b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

20 Mar 2009

Birth*

Georgianne Curtis was born in September 1872 at Tishomingo, Mississippi.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; page 20C, occupation farmer, 7 children and his niece, Amanda Morris.¹

(Witness) Census

Georgianne Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 12 children, 10 living. Thomas was listed in the household as single, but was married and lived next door.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Rebecca Curtis¹

F, b. October 1874

Father

William Moses Curtis¹ b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard¹ b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

20 Mar 2009

Birth*

Rebecca Curtis was born in October 1874 at Tishomingo, Mississippi.²

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 12 children, 10 living. Thomas was listed in the household as single, but was married and lived next door.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fannie Curtis¹

F, b. December 1876

Father

William Moses Curtis¹ b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard¹ b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

20 Mar 2009

Birth*

Fannie Curtis was born in December 1876 at Tishomingo, Mississippi.²

(Witness) Census

Fannie Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 12 children, 10 living. Thomas was listed in the household as single, but was married and lived next door.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Marshall F. Curtis¹

M, b. 3 March 1878, d. 15 June 1971

Father

William Moses Curtis² b. 18 May 1840, d. 1911

Mother

Jemima Jane Bullard² b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 12 Jan 1912

Last Edited

31 May 2012

Birth*

Marshall F. Curtis was born on 3 March 1878 at Tishomingo, Mississippi; draft registration is 3 March 1881; SSDI is 3 March 1882, but he was in the 1880 census.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Marshall F. Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Beat 1, Tishomingo, Mississippi, in the household of William Moses Curtis and Jemima Jane Bullard; ED 111, sheet 21B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 12 children, 10 living. Thomas was listed in the household as single, but was married and lived next door.⁶

Marriage*

Marshall F. Curtis married Minnie (?) circa 1905.⁷

Census

Marshall F. Curtis and Minnie (?) appeared on the census of 23 May 1910 at Iuka, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 126, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, 1 son.⁷

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Marshall F. Curtis registered for the draft at Route 4, Iuka, Tishomingo, Mississippi; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Minnie, described as medium height, medium build, blue eys, dark hair.⁸

Census

He and Minnie (?) appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Coles Mill Precinct, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 121, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 sons.⁹

Census*

Marshall F. Curtis and Minnie (?) appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Beat 2, Tishomingo, Mississippi, ED 5, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.¹⁰

Death*

Marshall F. Curtis died on 15 June 1971 at Iuka, Tishomingo, Mississippi, at age 93; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.^4,5

Family

Minnie (?) b. 10 Apr 1891, d. 9 Jul 1976

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Grove, Tishomingo, Mississippi.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nancy (Nannie) Battles^1,2

F, b. March 1869, d. circa 1901

Father

David Battles³ b. 1849

Mother

Elizabeth F. (?)³ b. 1850

Last Edited

4 Oct 2011

Birth*

Nancy (Nannie) Battles was born in March 1869 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 District 10, Hardin, Tennessee, in the household of David Battles and Elizabeth F. (?); page 103A, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 8 September 1887,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

Nancy (Nannie) Battles married Walter Houston Curtis, son of William F. Curtis and Columbia Elizabeth Palmer, on 8 September 1887 at Hardin, Tennessee.^1,2

Census*

Nancy (Nannie) Battles and Walter Houston Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, ED 3, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 8 children, 7 living.¹

DeathAp*

Nancy (Nannie) Battles appears to have died or disappeared circa 1901 at Hill, Texas, Walter remarried about 1901.⁴

Family

Walter Houston Curtis b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Children

Enoch Percy Curtis+¹ b. 8 Dec 1888, d. 6 Nov 1958
William Luther Curtis+¹ b. 8 Oct 1890
Dovie B. Curtis¹ b. Aug 1892
Arthur Sidell Columbus Curtis¹ b. 15 Oct 1893
Mary L. Curtis⁵ b. 4 Mar 1897, d. 18 Mar 1897
Fannie Ruth Curtis+¹ b. 10 Jul 1897, d. 11 Oct 1992
Columbia Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. Jun 1899
Paul Howard Curtis+¹ b. 27 Apr 1900, d. 21 Feb 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ridge Park, Hill, Texas.

William Johnson¹

M, b. August 1869

Last Edited

18 Mar 2009

Birth*

William Johnson was born in August 1869 at Tennessee.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors on 16 September 1894 at Hardin, Tennessee.¹

Census*

William Johnson and Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Keokuk Falls, Dent Twp., Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, ED 196, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, Mary reported 8 children, 6 living, all at home.²

Family

Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors b. 21 Apr 1865, d. 4 Nov 1945

Child

Frederick Johnson² b. Sep 1898

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fred Good¹

M, b. 16 October 1876

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

Fred Good was born on 16 October 1876.¹

Marriage*

He married Minnie Leake Curtis, daughter of James Howard Curtis and Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors, circa 1900.¹

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Fred Good and Minnie Leake Curtis were for the draft at RFD 1, Prague, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Minnie, described as tall, slender, brown eyes, dark hair.¹

Family

Minnie Leake Curtis b. 8 Sep 1882, d. 5 Mar 1959

Citations

[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

William Linzee Hobbs¹

M, b. 7 December 1885

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

William Linzee Hobbs was born on 7 December 1885.¹

Marriage*

He married Bessie Francis Curtis, daughter of James Howard Curtis and Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors, circa 1910 at Oklahoma.¹

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 William Linzee Hobbs and Bessie Francis Curtis were for the draft at Prague, Lincoln, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by himself as a merchant, wife Bessie, described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.¹

Family

Bessie Francis Curtis b. 21 Sep 1890, d. 6 Oct 1979

Citations

[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Frederick Johnson¹

M, b. September 1898

Father

William Johnson¹ b. Aug 1869

Mother

Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors¹ b. 21 Apr 1865, d. 4 Nov 1945

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

Frederick Johnson was born in September 1898 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Keokuk Falls, Dent Twp., Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, in the household of Mary Frances (Mollie) Neighbors and William Johnson; ED 196, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, Mary reported 8 children, 6 living, all at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Enoch Percy Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 December 1888, d. 6 November 1958

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

4 Oct 2011

Birth*

Enoch Percy Curtis was born on 8 December 1888 at Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi; Tennessee from death certificate.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Nancy (Nannie) Battles; ED 3, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 8 children, 7 living.¹

Marriage*

Enoch Percy Curtis married Lula Mae Roden on 18 December 1910 at Hill, Texas.^4,5

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Enoch Percy Curtis registered for the draft at Aquilla, Hill, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and child, described as tall, stout, brown eyes, brown hair.²

Census*

He and Lula Mae Roden appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 7, Hill, Texas, ED 59, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

Census

Enoch Percy Curtis and Lula Mae Roden appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, ED 2, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 2 children at home.⁶

Death*

Enoch Percy Curtis died on 6 November 1958 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, at age 69; in a Dallas hospital, informant was his son, Percy Lee Curtis, buried at Ridge Park Cemetery.³

Family

Lula Mae Roden b. 22 Oct 1890, d. Jul 1894

Children

Percy Lee Curtis⁴ b. 1 Oct 1913, d. 13 Aug 1997
May Pauline Curtis⁴ b. 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

William Luther Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 October 1890

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

27 Oct 2016

Birth*

William Luther Curtis was born on 8 October 1890 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 William Luther Curtis registered for the draft at Waco, McLennan, Texas; at the time, he was employed by the railroad as a fireman, single, described as tall, stout, black hair, black eyes.²

Marriage*

He married Agnes McOsker circa 1919.⁴

Census

William Luther Curtis and Agnes McOsker appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Parsons, Labette, Kansas, ED 158, sheet 16B, occupation fireman-steam railway, renting, no children.⁵

Census*

William Luther Curtis and Agnes McOsker appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Parsons, LaBette, Kansas, ED 24, sheet 12B, occupation fireman-locomotive, renting, 4 children.⁴

Census

William Luther Curtis and Agnes McOsker appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 at Parsons, Labette, Kansas, ED 50-30, sheet 14B, occupation locomotive fireman-steam railroad, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.⁶

DraftWW11*

In 1942 William Luther Curtis registered for the draft at Parsons, Labette, Kansas; at the time, he was employed by MKT Railroad, contact person W.H. Curtis of Hillsboro, Texas.⁷

Family

Agnes McOsker b. 10 Sep 1896, d. Aug 1977

Children

William Lee Curtis⁴ b. 1920
Virginia M. Curtis⁴ b. 1921
Henry Clifford Curtis⁴ b. 9 Apr 1923, d. 14 Feb 2003
Pauline Curtis⁴ b. 1924

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.

Dovie B. Curtis¹

F, b. August 1892

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

4 Oct 2011

Birth*

Dovie B. Curtis was born in August 1892 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Nancy (Nannie) Battles; ED 3, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 13 years, 8 children, 7 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Dovie B. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.²

Married Name

As of 8 February 1911,her married name was Peden.³

Marriage*

Dovie B. Curtis married A. H. Peden on 8 February 1911 at Hill, Texas.³

Family

A. H. Peden b. c 1890

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , marriage record.

Arthur Sidell Columbus Curtis^1,2

M, b. 15 October 1893

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

27 Oct 2016

Birth*

Arthur Sidell Columbus Curtis was born on 15 October 1893 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Arthur Sidell Columbus Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Arthur Sidell Columbus Curtis registered for the draft at RFD 6, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas; at the time, he was employed by J.A. Colville as a farmer, single, described as tall, slender, blue eyes, brown hair.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Fannie Ruth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 10 July 1897, d. 11 October 1992

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

5 Oct 2011

Birth*

Fannie Ruth Curtis was born on 10 July 1897 at Hill, Texas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Fannie Ruth Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 4 September 1915,her married name was Bryant.⁵

Marriage*

Fannie Ruth Curtis married Charles Jefferson Bryant on 4 September 1915 at Hill, Texas.⁵

Census*

Fannie Ruth Curtis and Charles Jefferson Bryant appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, ED 35, sheet 1B, occupation truck driver-petroleum co., owned home, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

Fannie Ruth Curtis and Charles Jefferson Bryant appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 7, Hill, Texas, ED 32, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.⁷

Death*

Fannie Ruth Curtis died on 11 October 1992 at Johnson, Texas, at age 95.^3,8

Family

Charles Jefferson Bryant b. 11 Jul 1893, d. 28 Jun 1969

Children

Doris Lenora Bryant⁶ b. 2 Oct 1916, d. 22 Dec 1996
Charles Edward Bryant⁷ b. 31 May 1922, d. 15 Mar 1964
Alvin R. Bryant⁷ b. 15 Jul 1926, d. 25 Aug 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , middle name from son's death certificate.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record index.

Columbia Elizabeth Curtis¹

F, b. June 1899

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

19 Apr 2020

Birth*

Columbia Elizabeth Curtis was born in June 1899 at Hill, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

Columbia Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.²

Married Name

As of between 1911 and 1919,her married name was Wilson.³

Marriage*

Columbia Elizabeth Curtis married Robert O. Wilson between 1911 and 1919 at Texas.³

Census*

Columbia Elizabeth Curtis and Robert O. Wilson appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 at Justice Precinct 5, Tarrant, Texas, ED 165, sheet 16B, occupation: (illegible)-colonial art, renting, no children.³

Family

Robert O. Wilson b. c 1879

Citations

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

Paul Howard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 April 1900, d. 21 February 1977

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Nancy (Nannie) Battles¹ b. Mar 1869, d. c 1901

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

Paul Howard Curtis was born on 27 April 1900 at Hill, Texas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Paul Howard Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.⁴

Marriage*

Paul Howard Curtis married Edith Farmer on 1 October 1919 at Hill, Texas.^5,6

Census*

Paul Howard Curtis and Edith Farmer appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, ED 35, sheet 3B, occupation laborer-cotton gin, living with John and Mary Farmer.⁵

Marriage*

Paul Howard Curtis married Hazel A. Livinston on 5 August 1922 at Hill, Texas.⁶

Census*

Paul Howard Curtis and Hazel A. Livinston appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation automobile mechanic, renting, 2 children.⁷

Death*

Paul Howard Curtis died on 21 February 1977 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, at age 76; Cpl, U.S. Army, WWI; buried at Ridge Park Cemetery.^3,2

Family 1

Edith Farmer b. 1896

Child

Billy Randolph Curtis⁸ b. 30 Sep 1919, d. 21 Oct 1968

Family 2

Hazel A. Livinston b. 1 Mar 1903, d. 13 Apr 1992

Children

lPaul H. Curtis Jr.⁷ b. 18 Jun 1923, d. 9 Oct 1943
Donald W. Curtis⁷ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ridge Park, Hill, Texas.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Mattie D. Curtis¹

F, b. March 1890

Father

Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 25 Jan 1959

Mother

Tennie Eveline Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 31 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

Mattie D. Curtis was born in March 1890 at Mississippi.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 35, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 11 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mattie D. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Farmers Branch, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 81, sheet 6B, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 21 years, 9 children, 8 living.²

Citations

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

James Odis Curtis¹

M, b. 8 November 1890, d. 11 November 1945

Father

Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 25 Jan 1959

Mother

Tennie Eveline Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 31 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

James Odis Curtis was born on 8 November 1890 at Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 35, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 11 years, 6 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

James Odis Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Farmers Branch, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 81, sheet 6B, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 21 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Odis Curtis registered for the draft ; at the time, he was employed by illegible as a farm laborer, single, described as medium height, medium build, black hair.²

Name Variation

As of 5 June 1917, James Odis Curtis was also known as Odis Curtis.²

Marriage*

He married Florence Elizabeth Polley circa 1920 at Texas.⁵

Death*

James Odis Curtis died on 11 November 1945 at Farmers Branch, Dallas, Texas, at age 55; occupation deputy constable of Farmers Branch, married, buried at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.^3,6

Name Variation

As of 11 November 1945, James Odis Curtis was also known as Odis Curtis.³

Obit

James Odis's obituary was published in the Richardson Echo on 16 November 1945:
Odis Curtis of Farmers Branch died Thursday after an illness over a period of several years, most of the past years spent in the Veterans Hospital, Lisbon. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Curtis, Farmers Branch; daughters, Mrs. Ruby Marcom, Misses Betty and Barbara Curtis, Farmers Branch; sons, Roy of Houston, Troy, of Carrollton, Fred and Charles of Farmers Branch; father, C.W. Curtis, of Honey Grove; two brothers, Tom, of Union Bower, and Ed, of Vickery; three sisters, Mrs. J.L. Hill, Richardson, Mrs. Zelma Hill and Mrs. Mattie Hill, of Farmers Branch. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Farmers Branch, with burial in Restland Memorial Park. He was a World War I veteran, serving in the Navy. Two of his sons have recently received their discharges from serving in World War II.⁷

Family

Florence Elizabeth Polley b. 22 Feb 1899, d. 11 Mar 1969

Children

Troy Curtis⁸ b. 15 Feb 1924, d. 10 Feb 1992
James Odis Curtis Jr.³ b. 8 Dec 1925, d. 10 Jun 1927
Charles Weldon Curtis⁹ b. 27 Dec 1927, d. 7 Aug 2005
Betty Ruth Curtis⁹ b. 19 Aug 1931
Barbara Jane Curtis⁹ b. 15 Mar 1937
Freddie Leon Curtis¹⁰ b. 16 Sep 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate of James Odis Curtis, Jr.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record index.

Walter Lee Curtis¹

M, b. 23 October 1893, d. 9 October 1942

Father

Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 25 Jan 1959

Mother

Tennie Eveline Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 31 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

Walter Lee Curtis was born on 23 October 1893 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Walter Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Farmers Branch, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 81, sheet 6B, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 21 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁴

Marriage*

Walter Lee Curtis married Abbie (Arena A.) (?) circa 1915 at Texas.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Walter Lee Curtis registered for the draft at RFD 4, Plano, Dallas, Texas; at the time, he was employed by C.M. Martin as a farm laborer near Richardson, married, described as tall, medium build, dark brown eyes, black hair.²

Census*

He and Abbie (Arena A.) (?) appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 2, Dallas, Texas, ED 84, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Walter Lee Curtis and Abbie (Arena A.) (?) appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, ED 147, sheet 31A, occupation laborer-steel mill, renting, 2 daughter at home.⁶

Death*

Walter Lee Curtis died on 9 October 1942 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at age 48; from diabetes complications, worked at Mosher Steel Company, buried at Mt. Cavalry Cemetery in Dallas.⁷

Obit

Walter Lee's obituary was published in the Richardson Echo on 16 October 1942:
Walter Curtis, brother of Mrs. Jake Hill, passed away at a Dallas hospital Friday morning after a short illness. Mr. Curtis resided in the Union Bower community, and is survived by his wife and one daughter, three sisters, Mrs. Jake Hill, Mrs. Willie Hill and Mrs. W.T. Hill, the latter two living in Farmers Branch, and three brothers, Otis of Farmers Branch, Tom of Dallas and Edd of Vickery, his father, C.W. Curtis, resides in Dallas. The funeral was conducted at the Methodist church in Union Bower Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Gatlin officiating with burial in the Mt. Calvary cemetery. The many friends of the bereaved family offer sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow.⁸

Family

Abbie (Arena A.) (?) b. 17 Aug 1899, d. Aug 1983

Child

Dorothy L. Curtis⁵ b. 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

John Thomas Curtis^1,2

M, b. 16 May 1895

Father

Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 25 Jan 1959

Mother

Tennie Eveline Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 31 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

John Thomas Curtis was born on 16 May 1895 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

John Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Farmers Branch, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 81, sheet 6B, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 21 years, 9 children, 8 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 John Thomas Curtis registered for the draft at Richardson, Dallas, Texas; at the time, he was employed by Virgil Walton as a farm laborer, single, supporting his mother, who had a crippled foot, described as tall, slender, light blue eyes, dark brown hair.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Justice Precinct 2, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 84, sheet 5B, occupation self-employed blacksmith, renting, 4 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Minnie M. Curtis¹

F, b. January 1896

Father

Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 25 Jan 1959

Mother

Tennie Eveline Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 31 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

Minnie M. Curtis was born in January 1896 at Hill, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

Minnie M. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Farmers Branch, Dallas, Texas, in the household of Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis and Tennie Eveline Curtis; ED 81, sheet 6B, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 21 years, 9 children, 8 living.²

Citations

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

Charles Curtis¹

M, b. September 1899, d. between 1901 and 1910

Father

Columbus Charles Weldon (Lum) Curtis¹ b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 25 Jan 1959

Mother

Tennie Eveline Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1869, d. 31 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Mar 2009

Birth*

Charles Curtis was born in September 1899 at Hill, Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

DeathAp*

Charles Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1901 and 1910 at Dallas, Texas, not present in 1910 census.²

Citations

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

Carrie Susanna Jenkins^1,2

F, b. 12 August 1887, d. 22 November 1952

Last Edited

5 Oct 2011

Birth*

Carrie Susanna Jenkins was born on 12 August 1887 at Mississippi; daughter of Daniel T. Jenkins and Balzore Hood of Mississippi.^1,2

Married Name

As of 1 September 1901,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Walter Houston Curtis, son of William F. Curtis and Columbia Elizabeth Palmer, on 1 September 1901 at Hill, Texas; her married name ws Byers.^1,3

Census*

Carrie Susanna Jenkins and Walter Houston Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.¹

Census

Carrie Susanna Jenkins and Walter Houston Curtis appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at Hill County Farm, Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, ED 31, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, 10 lodgers.⁴

Census*

Carrie Susanna Jenkins appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, ED 1, sheet 18A, no occupation, rentng, divorced, Allie and family lived with her.⁵

Death*

She died on 22 November 1952 at 605 East Elm, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, at age 65; divorced, buried at Ridge Park Cemetery.²

Family

Walter Houston Curtis b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Children

Walter Elmer Curtis+¹ b. 12 Nov 1905, d. 26 Dec 1988
Carrie Enatha Curtis¹ b. 15 Dec 1907
Allie Mae Curtis+¹ b. 15 Feb 1910, d. 27 Oct 1995

Citations

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

Walter Elmer Curtis¹

M, b. 12 November 1905, d. 26 December 1988

Father

Walter Houston Curtis¹ b. 3 Feb 1871, d. 9 Sep 1954

Mother

Carrie Susanna Jenkins¹ b. 12 Aug 1887, d. 22 Nov 1952

Last Edited

4 Oct 2011

Birth*

Walter Elmer Curtis was born on 12 November 1905 at Hill, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 153, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, 8 children and 3 stepchildren at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Walter Elmer Curtis appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Hill County Farm, Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, in the household of Walter Houston Curtis and Carrie Susanna Jenkins; ED 31, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, 10 lodgers.³

Marriage*

Walter Elmer Curtis married Velma Irene Murphree circa 1922 at Texas.⁴

Census*

Walter Elmer Curtis and Velma Irene Murphree appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Hillsboro, Hill, Texas, ED 1, sheet 15A, occupation salesman-retail grocery, owned home valued at $1,000, 3 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Walter Elmer Curtis married Rose Lance on 1 June 1941 at Texas.²

Death*

Walter Elmer Curtis died on 26 December 1988 at Waco, McLennan, Texas, at age 83; buried at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.^5,6

Family 1

Velma Irene Murphree b. 11 Feb 1902, d. 19 Dec 1939

Children

Walter Elmer Curtis Jr.⁴ b. 9 Nov 1924, d. 26 Oct 1981
John Edwin Curtis⁴ b. 17 Jan 1927, d. 1 Jul 2007
James Harold Curtis⁴ b. 6 Aug 1927, d. 17 Aug 1932

Family 2

Rose Lance b. 16 Jul 1916, d. 5 Oct 2009

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Ridge Park, Hill, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave.