James Harvey Rosson1,2
M, b. 1834, d. 30 June 1873
| Last Edited | 25 Oct 2009 |
| Birth* | James Harvey Rosson was born in 1834 at Missouri.3 |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth Frances Curtis, daughter of David Curtis and Sarah Walls, on 16 December 1853 at Livingston, Missouri; by D.W. Root, M.G. Green Hill Pioneers website says James H. Rosson married Elizabeth Frances Kincaid and that there is confusion with her and Elizabeth Curtis The website is incorrect.1,2 |
| Census* | James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, page 849, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.4 |
| Census | James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 at Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.5 |
| Death* | James Harvey Rosson died on 30 June 1873 at Livingston, Missouri; buried at the Rosson Cemetery.6,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Elizabeth Frances Curtis; occupation keeping house, widowed, 3 sons livings with her.7 |
Family | Elizabeth Frances Curtis b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
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James T. Rosson1
M, b. 1857
| Father | James Harvey Rosson2 b. 1834, d. 30 Jun 1873 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Frances Curtis2 b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | James T. Rosson was born in 1857 at Livingston, Missouri.2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 849, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | James T. Rosson appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.3 |
David Rossen1
M, b. 1859
| Father | James Harvey Rosson1 b. 1834, d. 30 Jun 1873 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Frances Curtis1 b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | David Rossen was born in 1859 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 849, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | David Rossen appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.2 |
Elizabeth Rosson1
F, b. 1860
| Father | James Harvey Rosson1 b. 1834, d. 30 Jun 1873 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Frances Curtis1 b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Rosson was born in 1860 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
Charles Rosson1
M, b. 1862
| Father | James Harvey Rosson1 b. 1834, d. 30 Jun 1873 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Frances Curtis1 b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | Charles Rosson was born in 1862 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Charles Rosson appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Elizabeth Frances Curtis; occupation keeping house, widowed, 3 sons livings with her.2 |
Laura Rosson1
F, b. 1866
| Father | James Harvey Rosson1 b. 1834, d. 30 Jun 1873 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Frances Curtis1 b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | Laura Rosson was born in 1866 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
Ballard Rosson1
M, b. 1869
| Father | James Harvey Rosson1 b. 1834, d. 30 Jun 1873 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Frances Curtis1 b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | Ballard Rosson was born in 1869 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 13 August 1870 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of James Harvey Rosson and Elizabeth Frances Curtis; page 585, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Ballard Rosson appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Elizabeth Frances Curtis; occupation keeping house, widowed, 3 sons livings with her.2 |
John P. Caddell1
M, b. 5 August 1839, d. 25 April 1921
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | John P. Caddell was born on 5 August 1839 at Missouri; son of John Caddell.2,3 |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth Frances Curtis, daughter of David Curtis and Sarah Walls, on 10 November 1885 at Minister's Residence, Livingston, Missouri; by Elisha G. Duncan, M.G.1 |
| Census* | John P. Caddell and Elizabeth Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, ED 101, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 8 children, 4 living.2 |
| Census | John P. Caddell and Elizabeth Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Chula Village, Livingston, Missouri, ED 102, sheet 21B, owned home, married 25 years.4 |
| Census | John P. Caddell and Elizabeth Frances Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at East Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, ED 108, sheet 1A, no occupation, renting, no children.5 |
| Death* | John P. Caddell died on 25 April 1921 at Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, at age 81; occupation farmer, married, wife Betty, buried at Long Cemetery.3 |
Family | Elizabeth Frances Curtis b. 22 Mar 1836, d. 7 Jan 1925 |
Mary Catherine Black1
F, b. 1856
| Last Edited | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Birth* | Mary Catherine Black was born in 1856 at Missouri.2 |
| Married Name | As of 15 October 1874,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married William Loveland Curtis, son of David Curtis and Sarah Walls, on 15 October 1874 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
Family | William Loveland Curtis b. 27 Jan 1860, d. 18 Jul 1918 |
Bertie M. Curtis1
F, b. May 1881
| Father | John J. Curtis1 b. 22 Jun 1843, d. 22 Mar 1910 |
| Mother | Nancy Elizabeth James1 b. 19 Aug 1848, d. 10 Jul 1927 |
| Last Edited | 6 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Bertie M. Curtis was born in May 1881 at Carroll, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Carrollton Twp., Carroll, Missouri, in the household of John J. Curtis and Nancy Elizabeth James; ED 1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Joel Curtis1
M, b. May 1883
| Father | John J. Curtis1 b. 22 Jun 1843, d. 22 Mar 1910 |
| Mother | Nancy Elizabeth James1 b. 19 Aug 1848, d. 10 Jul 1927 |
| Last Edited | 6 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Joel Curtis was born in May 1883 at Carroll, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Carrollton Twp., Carroll, Missouri, in the household of John J. Curtis and Nancy Elizabeth James; ED 1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
John Ogle Curtis1,2
M, b. 5 January 1887, d. 9 October 1953
| Father | John J. Curtis1 b. 22 Jun 1843, d. 22 Mar 1910 |
| Mother | Nancy Elizabeth James1 b. 19 Aug 1848, d. 10 Jul 1927 |
| Last Edited | 7 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | John Ogle Curtis was born on 5 January 1887 at Carrollton Twp., Carroll, Missouri.1,3,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Carrollton Twp., Carroll, Missouri, in the household of John J. Curtis and Nancy Elizabeth James; ED 1, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 |
| DraftWW1* | On 5 June 1917 John Ogle Curtis registered for the draft ; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, dependent mother, described as short, medium bild, blue yes, brown hair, physical disability, one leg about 1 1/2 inches shorter than the other.3 |
| Death* | He died on 9 October 1953 at Carrolton, Carroll, Missouri, at age 66; occupation farmer, never married, informant Mrs. Graves Crouch, buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.2 |
Ella E. (?)1
F, b. December 1874
| Last Edited | 6 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Ella E. (?) was born in December 1874 at Missouri.1 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1895,her married name was Curtis.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Charles L. Curtis, son of John J. Curtis and Nancy Elizabeth James, circa 1895 at Missouri.1 |
| Census* | Ella E. (?) and Charles L. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Carrollton Twp., Carroll, Missouri, ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, reported 1 child, 1 living, but none at home.1 |
Family | Charles L. Curtis b. 21 Mar 1872, d. 29 Jan 1947 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Alice Etta (Ettie) Foster1,2
F, b. 19 September 1861, d. 17 July 1949
| Last Edited | 9 Jan 2010 |
| Birth* | Alice Etta (Ettie) Foster was born on 19 September 1861 at Mount Auburn, Christian, Illinois; daughter of Ralph Foster and Cassie Wright.1 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1880,her married name was Curtis.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Joel Whitten Curtis, son of Samuel Curtis and Sarah (Sally) Jackson, circa 1880.1,2 |
| Census* | Alice Etta (Ettie) Foster and Joel Whitten Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Sumner, Chariton, Missouri, ED 34, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 29 years, 9 children, 8 living.2 |
| Census | Alice Etta (Ettie) Foster and Joel Whitten Curtis appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Sumner, Chariton, Missouri, ED 34, sheet 14B, no occupation, renting, listed as "James," Ralph operated a restaurant.3 |
| Census | Alice Etta (Ettie) Foster and Joel Whitten Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Sumner, Chariton, Missouri, ED 9, sheet 2B, no occupation, real estate valued at $12,000, 3 children at home; listed as "Whitten C."4 |
| Death* | Alice Etta (Ettie) Foster died on 17 July 1949 at Sumner, Chariton, Missouri, at age 87; informant Mrs. Lena Ward, buried at Lakeside Cemetery.1 |
Family | Joel Whitten Curtis b. 8 Oct 1852, d. 8 Jan 1940 |
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John Curtis1
M, b. 1844
| Father | Sampson David Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1816, d. 12 Apr 1894 |
| Mother | Rebecca Boone Goe1 b. bt 1811 - 1820, d. b 1845 |
| Last Edited | 11 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | John Curtis was born in 1844 at Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 District 56, Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 387b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | John Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Modena P.O., Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 303, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 9 children at home.2 |
Elizabeth Jane Curtis1,2
F, b. 4 September 1847, d. 13 February 1941
| Father | Sampson David Curtis3 b. 11 Sep 1816, d. 12 Apr 1894 |
| Mother | Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool3 b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 26 Aug 1884 |
| Last Edited | 22 Dec 2009 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Jane Curtis was born on 4 September 1847 at Missouri.3,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 District 56, Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 387b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 3 children at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Elizabeth Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Modena P.O., Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 303, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 9 children at home.4 |
| Married Name | As of 25 August 1867,her married name was Vanderford.2 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth Jane Curtis married William Washington Vanderford on 25 August 1867 at Missouri; no Missouri marriage record.2 |
| Census* | Elizabeth Jane Curtis and William Washington Vanderford appeared on the census of 7 August 1870 at Goshen City P.O., Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, page 104, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.5 |
| Census | Elizabeth Jane Curtis and William Washington Vanderford appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, page 123A, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.6 |
| Census | Elizabeth Jane Curtis and William Washington Vanderford appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 62, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 8 children, 7 living, 1 daughter & a grandson at home.7 |
| Death* | Elizabeth Jane Curtis died on 13 February 1941 at Stark, Neosho, Kansas, at age 93; buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery.2,8 |
Family | William Washington Vanderford b. Mar 1846, d. 18 May 1919 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
- [S944] Larry Curtis, Alfred Smith, Jr., et al. Jackie Nordeen, "David Curtis Composite Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Moriah, Neosho County, Kansas.
- [S1939] L. Kline, "Kluann0021", Ancestral File.
Rebecca Curtis1
F, b. 1848
| Father | Sampson David Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1816, d. 12 Apr 1894 |
| Mother | Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool1 b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 26 Aug 1884 |
| Last Edited | 11 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Rebecca Curtis was born in 1848 at Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 District 56, Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 387b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Rebecca Curtis appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Modena P.O., Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 303, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 9 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Rebecca Curtis appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Goshen, Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 112, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,610, personal $2,000, 8 children at home.3 |
Samuel Curtis1
M, b. 17 March 1852, d. 26 April 1915
| Father | Sampson David Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1816, d. 12 Apr 1894 |
| Mother | Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool1 b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 26 Aug 1884 |
| Last Edited | 23 Dec 2009 |
| Birth* | Samuel Curtis was born on 17 March 1852 at Mercer, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Modena P.O., Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 303, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 9 children at home.2 |
| Marriage* | Samuel Curtis married Elizabeth Jane Wiggins on 29 August 1869 at Missouri.3,4 |
| Census | Samuel Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Wiggins appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, page 157C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.5 |
| Census* | Samuel Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Wiggins appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, ED 122, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 3 children, 3 living.3 |
| Census | Samuel Curtis and Elizabeth Jane Wiggins appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Modena, Mercer, Missouri, ED 118, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 3 children, 3 living.6 |
| Death* | Samuel Curtis died on 26 April 1915 at Mill Grove Village, Mercer, Missouri, at age 63; married, informant Frank Curtis, buried at Salem Cemetery.1 |
Family | Elizabeth Jane Wiggins b. 4 Oct 1848, d. 29 Jan 1936 |
| Children |
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Kinman David Curtis1
M, b. 17 August 1850, d. 25 December 1934
| Father | Sampson David Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1816, d. 12 Apr 1894 |
| Mother | Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool1 b. 4 Oct 1825, d. 26 Aug 1884 |
| Last Edited | 4 Nov 2015 |
| Birth* | Kinman David Curtis was born on 17 August 1850 at Mercer, Missouri; "Kinman David Curtis" from death certificate. Cemetery record transcribed in 1966 as "Kinman Curtis," His nickname was "Kin."1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Modena P.O., Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 303, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 9 children at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Kinman David Curtis appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Goshen, Madison Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Sampson David Curtis and Bethena (Barthena) Vanderpool; page 112, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,610, personal $2,000, 8 children at home.4 |
| Marriage* | Kinman David Curtis married Lavinia (Samina) A. Southers on 3 December 1874 at Mercer, Missouri.5,6 |
| Census* | Kinman David Curtis and Lavinia (Samina) A. Southers appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, occupation farmer, page 156B, 3 children at home.7 |
| Census | Kinman David Curtis and Lavinia (Samina) A. Southers appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, ED 122, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 8 living.8 |
| Census | Kinman David Curtis and Lavinia (Samina) A. Southers appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, ED 126, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 7 children, 5 living.9 |
| Census | Kinman David Curtis and Lavinia (Samina) A. Southers appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Mill Grove, Mercer, Missouri, ED 129, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.10 |
| Marriage* | Kinman David Curtis married Louisa Catherine Selby in 1924 at Mercer, Missouri; Louisa previously was married to William Shelton Lynch.11,12,13 |
| Census* | Kinman David Curtis and Louisa Catherine Selby appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, ED 15, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage, no children at home.11 |
| Death* | Kinman David Curtis died on 25 December 1934 at Washington Twp., Mercer, Missouri, at age 84; occupation farmer, married, informant Mrs. William Hickman, buried at Salem Cemetery.1 |
Family 1 | Lavinia (Samina) A. Southers b. 13 Jan 1857, d. 10 Dec 1922 |
| Children |
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Family 2 | Louisa Catherine Selby b. 8 Jun 1871, d. 19 Apr 1936 |
Citations
- [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
- [S1916] Mercer County Missouri Cemetery Project, Mercer County, Missouri Cemetery Records, Salem.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S944] Larry Curtis, Alfred Smith, Jr., et al. Jackie Nordeen, "David Curtis Composite Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
- [S1934] Joe Dale Linn, Mercer County Marriages.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Salem, Grundy, Missouri.
- [S1934] Joe Dale Linn, Mercer County Marriages, from Joe Dale Linn compilation.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Salem, Mercer, Missouri.
Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis1,2,3
M, b. 11 December 1838, d. 8 February 1911
| Father | Samuel Kinman Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1816, d. 21 May 1894 |
| Mother | Nancy Gentry1 b. 1812, d. 30 Sep 1880 |
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2015 |
| Birth* | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis was born on 11 December 1838 at Ray, Missouri.4,5,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 District 75, Ray, Missouri, in the household of Samuel Kinman Curtis and Nancy Gentry; page 320b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $320, 5 children of theirs and 2 from Nancy's prior marriage to Phillips.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 Newburg P.O., Richland Twp., Macon, Missouri, in the household of Samuel Kinman Curtis and Nancy Gentry; page 89, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,446, personal $1,500, 5 children at home.6 |
| Milit-Beg* | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis began military service on 28 July 1861 at Newburg, Phelps, Missouri, as a Private, Company I, 7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry; born in Ray County, occupation farmer, described as 6 feet tall, light complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair; provided his own horse.7 |
| Milit-End* | He ended military service on 11 April 1862 at Missouri; contracted measles December 1861, followed by fever, discharged due to disability.8 |
| Marriage* | He married Martha Jane Phillips on 5 May 1862 at Adair, Missouri; Francis' last name cannot be read in the original.9,10 |
| Milit-End | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis ended military service on 15 September 1864 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri; mustered out due to chronic diarrhea; unclear what happened between April 1862 and September 1864; possible error in records.7 |
| Census* | He and Martha Jane Phillips appeared on the census of 10 June 1870 at LaPlata P.O., Richland Twp., Macon, Missouri, page 233, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.9 |
| Census | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis and Martha Jane Phillips appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Pettis Twp., Adair, Missouri, page 55B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.11 |
| Census | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis and Martha Jane Phillips appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Richland Twp., Macon, Missouri, ED 84, sheet 3B, occcupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 8 children, 3 living, niece Ruth Nichols, age 35, lived with them.12 |
| Census* | Francis Marion (Frank) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Richland Twp., Macon, Missouri, ED 90, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, lived next to/with Wiley Curtis.13 |
| Death* | He died on 8 February 1911 at Macon, Missouri, at age 72; buried at Shumaker Cemetery in Adair County.5 |
| Obit | Francis Marion (Frank)'s obituary was published in the Unknown on circa 9 February 1911: Francis Marion Curtis was born in Kay [sic] County, Missouri on Dec. 11, 1838. Son of Samuel and Nancy Curtis, the former a native of Tennessee, the latter a native of Kentucky. He lived with his parent in Ray County until 1852 when they moved to Macon County. He enlisted in the Federal Army at Macon in Co. I, 7th MO cavalry in 1861. He served 11 months in the war. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity in which order he was a zealous worker. For many years he had been a member and faithful worker in the Illinois Bend Christian church. He married Miss Martha Phillips on Jun 5, 1863. They had 8 children and 3 are still living. Mrs. Emma Elliott of Macon County, Mr. Wiley of Macon County and John Francis of Montana. Martha passed away Aug. 3, 1909. Francis had been ill five weeks with pneumonia at the home of his daughter Emma, where he died 9 p.m. Feb. 8, 1911. He was 72 years, 1 month, and 28 days. Children and grandchildren watched by bedside. On Friday morning, 10 a.m. the funeral was conducted by Rev. Munyon at the Elliott home, where a large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay last respects. Burial was at the Shumaker Cemetery, conducted by Masonic order.14 |
Family | Martha Jane Phillips b. 6 Nov 1842, d. 3 Aug 1909 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1850.
- [S944] Larry Curtis, Alfred Smith, Jr., et al. Jackie Nordeen, "David Curtis Composite Ancestral File", Ancestral File.
- [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate of J.S. Wiley Curtis names father "Frank."
- [S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shumaker, Adair County, Missouri.
- [S1] Census of Population 1860.
- [S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, Union Soldier Service Records.
- [S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, Union Soldier Service Recors.
- [S1] Census of Population 1870.
- [S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
- [S1] Census of Population 1880.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shumaker, Adair, Missouri.
Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman1
M, b. November 1864
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman was born in November 1864 at Missouri.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Ida M. Curtis, daughter of Richard Curtis and Caulder Elizabeth (Bettie) Brasfield, on 20 September 1891 at her father's home, Livingston, Missouri; by Rev. W.C. Rice.1 |
| Census* | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, ED 101, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.2 |
| Census | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 51, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 |
| Census | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 February 1920 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation farm manager, owned farm, Richard was a boilermaker helper on the railroad.4 |
| Marriage* | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman married Elizabeth Bratton circa 1927 at Missouri.5 |
| Census* | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Elizabeth Bratton appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Jefferston Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage, no children.5 |
Family 1 | Ida M. Curtis b. Sep 1873, d. bt 1921 - 1927 |
| Children |
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Family 2 | Elizabeth Bratton b. 26 Sep 1878, d. 4 Dec 1955 |
Emil Curtis Hosman1,2,3
M, b. 29 October 1892, d. 18 August 1985
| Father | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman4 b. Nov 1864 |
| Mother | Ida M. Curtis4 b. Sep 1873, d. bt 1921 - 1927 |
| Last Edited | 25 Oct 2009 |
| Birth* | Emil Curtis Hosman was born on 29 October 1892 at Hickory, Grundy, Missouri; cemetery transcription is 1893.4,5,3,6 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis; ED 101, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Emil Curtis Hosman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, in the household of Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis; ED 51, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 2 children, 2 living.7 |
| DraftWW1* | On 5 June 1917 Emil Curtis Hosman registered for the draft at Hickory, Grundy, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by himself, as a farmer and substitute mail carrier, single, described as medium height, slender, light blue eyes, light brown hair.3 |
| Marriage* | He married Velma P. Embry on 9 May 1918 at Edinburg, Grundy, Missouri.8,9 |
| Census* | Emil Curtis Hosman and Velma P. Embry appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation farm manager, renting, no children.8 |
| Census | Emil Curtis Hosman and Velma P. Embry appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.10 |
| Death* | Emil Curtis Hosman died on 18 August 1985 at Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, at age 92; buried at Maple Grove Cemetery in Grundy County.5,6 |
Family | Velma P. Embry b. 2 Jan 1896, d. 31 May 1971 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900-1920.
- [S1872] Missouri GenWeb, Grundy County, Missouri Cemetery Records, Maple Grove.
- [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1869] Grundy County Genealogical Society, Grundy County, Missouri Cemeteries, Maple Grove.
- [S44] Social Security Death Index.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1869] Grundy County Genealogical Society, Grundy County, Missouri Cemeteries, Maple Grove (record annotations by Missouri GenWeb).
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Richard C. Hosman1
M, b. 12 December 1897, d. 1 February 1955
| Father | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman1 b. Nov 1864 |
| Mother | Ida M. Curtis1 b. Sep 1873, d. bt 1921 - 1927 |
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Richard C. Hosman was born on 12 December 1897 at Hickory, Livingston, Missouri.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis; ED 101, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Richard C. Hosman appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, in the household of Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis; ED 51, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 |
| DraftWW1* | On 12 September 1918 Richard C. Hosman registered for the draft at RFD 1, Hickory, Grundy, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, nearest relative Ida Curtis Hosman; described as medium height, medium build, blue eys, black hair.4 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 23 February 1920 Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, in the household of Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis; ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation farm manager, owned farm, Richard was a boilermaker helper on the railroad.5 |
| Census* | Richard C. Hosman appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, ED 18, sheet 21A, occupation brakeman-steam railroad, widowed, lodging.6 |
| Death* | He died on 1 February 1955 at Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, at age 57; at the state hospital in St. Joseph, occupation railroad brakeman, single, buried at Trenton, Missouri.2 |
Velma P. Embry1,2
F, b. 2 January 1896, d. 31 May 1971
| Last Edited | 25 Oct 2009 |
| Birth* | Velma P. Embry was born on 2 January 1896 at Missouri; daughter of Charles Embry and Josie Whitaker.1,3 |
| Married Name | As of 9 May 1918,her married name was Hosman.1,3 |
| Marriage* | She married Emil Curtis Hosman, son of Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman and Ida M. Curtis, on 9 May 1918 at Edinburg, Grundy, Missouri.1,4 |
| Census* | Velma P. Embry and Emil Curtis Hosman appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 51, sheet 8A, occupation farm manager, renting, no children.1 |
| Census | Velma P. Embry and Emil Curtis Hosman appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.5 |
| Death* | Velma P. Embry died on 31 May 1971 at Missouri at age 75; buried at Maple Grove Cemetery in Grundy County.3 |
Family | Emil Curtis Hosman b. 29 Oct 1892, d. 18 Aug 1985 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1869] Grundy County Genealogical Society, Grundy County, Missouri Cemeteries, Maple Grove Cemetery.
- [S1869] Grundy County Genealogical Society, Grundy County, Missouri Cemeteries, Maple Grove.
- [S1869] Grundy County Genealogical Society, Grundy County, Missouri Cemeteries, Maple Grove (record annotations by Missouri GenWeb).
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Elizabeth Bratton1,2
F, b. 26 September 1878, d. 4 December 1955
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Bratton was born on 26 September 1878 at Missouri; daughter of Theophilus Bratton and Sallie Ann Thomas.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1927,her married name was Hosman.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman circa 1927 at Missouri.1 |
| Census* | Elizabeth Bratton and Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Jefferston Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 5, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage, no children.1 |
| Death* | Elizabeth Bratton died on 4 December 1955 at Missouri at age 77; second married to Charles E. Embry, buried at Bratton Cemetery in Grundy County.2 |
Family | Lyndal (Lyda) Hosman b. Nov 1864 |
Scottie Eliza Curtis1
F, b. 17 October 1889, d. January 1977
| Father | Bainbridge Curtis1 b. 11 Jun 1842, d. 22 Sep 1919 |
| Mother | Virginia Ellen Keister1 b. 12 May 1853, d. 18 Jun 1912 |
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Scottie Eliza Curtis was born on 17 October 1889 at Livingston, Missouri.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Bainbridge Curtis and Virginia Ellen Keister; ED 101, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 28 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 |
| Married Name | As of 20 February 1908,her married name was Parker.3 |
| Marriage* | Scottie Eliza Curtis married Vernon Edson Parker on 20 February 1908 at her father's home, Hickory, Grundy, Missouri.3 |
| Census* | Scottie Eliza Curtis and Vernon Edson Parker appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 51, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 son.4 |
| Census | Scottie Eliza Curtis and Vernon Edson Parker appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Chula, Livingston, Missouri, ED 103, sheet 3B, occupation mail carrier, owned home, 5 children.5 |
| Census | Scottie Eliza Curtis and Vernon Edson Parker appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, ED 210, sheet 22B, occupation manager-coal company, renting-$45 month, 5 children at home.6 |
| Death* | Scottie Eliza Curtis died in January 1977 at Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, at age 87.2 |
Family | Vernon Edson Parker b. 25 Jun 1888, d. Aug 1969 |
| Children |
|
Carrie V. Curtis1
F, b. September 1894
| Father | Bainbridge Curtis1 b. 11 Jun 1842, d. 22 Sep 1919 |
| Mother | Virginia Ellen Keister1 b. 12 May 1853, d. 18 Jun 1912 |
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Carrie V. Curtis was born in September 1894 at Livingston, Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Bainbridge Curtis and Virginia Ellen Keister; ED 101, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 28 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Carrie V. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Jackson Twp., Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Bainbridge Curtis and Virginia Ellen Keister; ED 107, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 3 children, 2 living.2 |
| NoteB* | No marriage or other record found.3 |
Vernon Edson Parker1,2,3
M, b. 25 June 1888, d. August 1969
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Vernon Edson Parker was born on 25 June 1888 at Hickory, Grundy, Missouri.1,3,4 |
| Marriage* | He married Scottie Eliza Curtis, daughter of Bainbridge Curtis and Virginia Ellen Keister, on 20 February 1908 at her father's home, Hickory, Grundy, Missouri.1 |
| Census* | Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, ED 51, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 son.2 |
| DraftWW1* | On 5 June 1917 Vernon Edson Parker registered for the draft at Chula, Livingston, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by occupation rural mail carrier, wife & 4 children; described as tall, slender, brown eyes, black hair.3 |
| Census | He and Scottie Eliza Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Chula, Livingston, Missouri, ED 103, sheet 3B, occupation mail carrier, owned home, 5 children.5 |
| Census | Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, ED 210, sheet 22B, occupation manager-coal company, renting-$45 month, 5 children at home.6 |
| Death* | Vernon Edson Parker died in August 1969 at Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, at age 81.4 |
Family | Scottie Eliza Curtis b. 17 Oct 1889, d. Jan 1977 |
| Children |
|
Sherrod Kenneth Parker1,2
M, b. 30 January 1909, d. 4 July 1964
| Father | Vernon Edson Parker1 b. 25 Jun 1888, d. Aug 1969 |
| Mother | Scottie Eliza Curtis1 b. 17 Oct 1889, d. Jan 1977 |
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Sherrod Kenneth Parker was born on 30 January 1909 at Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Jefferson Twp., Grundy, Missouri, in the household of Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis; ED 51, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 son.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Sherrod Kenneth Parker appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Chula, Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis; ED 103, sheet 3B, occupation mail carrier, owned home, 5 children.3 |
| Marriage* | Sherrod Kenneth Parker married Ina Belle Fox circa 1929 at Missouri.2,4 |
| (Witness) Census | Sherrod Kenneth Parker appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis; ED 210, sheet 22B, occupation manager-coal company, renting-$45 month, 5 children at home.4 |
| Death* | Sherrod Kenneth Parker died on 4 July 1964 at age 55.2 |
Family | Ina Belle Fox b. 3 Nov 1911, d. 14 Nov 1985 |
Robert Parker1
M, b. 1910
| Father | Vernon Edson Parker1 b. 25 Jun 1888, d. Aug 1969 |
| Mother | Scottie Eliza Curtis1 b. 17 Oct 1889, d. Jan 1977 |
| Last Edited | 12 Aug 2009 |
| Birth* | Robert Parker was born in 1910 at Missouri.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Chula, Livingston, Missouri, in the household of Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis; ED 103, sheet 3B, occupation mail carrier, owned home, 5 children.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Robert Parker appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Vernon Edson Parker and Scottie Eliza Curtis; ED 210, sheet 22B, occupation manager-coal company, renting-$45 month, 5 children at home.2 |