Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Mary Eveline McCall¹

F, b. 22 November 1888

Father

William A. McCall¹ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

Mary Eveline McCall was born on 22 November 1888 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 31, sheet 13B, occupation mfr lumber, owned home, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1946] Bob Moretz, "Harrison, Miller, Triplett, Carlton Family", Ancestral File.

Samuel Alexander McCall¹

M, b. 2 December 1890, d. 31 December 1980

Father

William A. McCall² b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis² b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

Samuel Alexander McCall was born on 2 December 1890 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 31, sheet 13B, occupation mfr lumber, owned home, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.²

(Witness) Census

Samuel Alexander McCall appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 65, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 7 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Samuel Alexander McCall registered for the draft at Jasper, Hamilton, Florida; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife & 2 children, described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.³

Death*

He died on 31 December 1980 at Jasper, Hamilton, Florida, at age 90.^5,6

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

James Horace McCall^1,2

M, b. 1 February 1893

Father

William A. McCall¹ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

12 Jan 2010

Birth*

James Horace McCall was born on 1 February 1893 at Finley, Caldwell, North Carolina; himself as a farmer, wife & 3 children, described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.^1,2

(Witness) Census

James Horace McCall appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 65, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 7 living.³

(Witness) Census

James Horace McCall appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Marion, Hamilton, Florida, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation farm and milling, owned home, 2 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.

Boyd Joshua McCall^1,2

M, b. 31 May 1895, d. 2 July 1916

Father

William A. McCall¹ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

Boyd Joshua McCall was born on 31 May 1895 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Boyd Joshua McCall appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 65, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 7 living.⁴

Death*

Boyd Joshua McCall died on 2 July 1916 at Jasper, Hamilton, Florida, at age 21.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1946] Bob Moretz, "Harrison, Miller, Triplett, Carlton Family", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Frink, Hamilton County, Florida.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

George Hobson McCall^1,2

M, b. 22 July 1898, d. 29 June 1985

Father

William A. McCall³ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis³ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

12 Jan 2010

Birth*

George Hobson McCall was born on 22 July 1898 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^3,2

(Witness) Census

George Hobson McCall appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 65, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 7 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Hobson McCall appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Marion, Hamilton, Florida, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation farm and milling, owned home, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

George Hobson McCall died on 29 June 1985 at Okeechobee, Florida, at age 86.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Margaret Elmira McCall^1,2

F, b. 30 December 1902

Father

William A. McCall¹ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

Margaret Elmira McCall was born on 30 December 1902 at Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of William A. McCall and Sarah E. Curtis; ED 65, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 9 children, 7 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1946] Bob Moretz, "Harrison, Miller, Triplett, Carlton Family", Ancestral File.

Lizzie B. Green¹

F, b. 19 April 1875, d. 9 June 1939

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

Lizzie B. Green was born on 19 April 1875 at North Carolina; daughter of Barley Green and Malinda Hamby.¹

Married Name

As of after 1910,her married name was Austin.¹

Marriage*

She married Rufus Lenoir Austin after 1910 at North Carolina.¹

Death*

Lizzie B. Green died on 9 June 1939 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 64.¹

Family

Rufus Lenoir Austin b. 30 Sep 1866, d. 20 Feb 1936

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.

Infant McCall¹

?, b. 16 November 1884, d. 16 November 1884

Father

William A. McCall¹ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Death*

Infant McCall died on 16 November 1884 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Birth*

Infant McCall was born on 16 November 1884 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1946] Bob Moretz, "Harrison, Miller, Triplett, Carlton Family", Ancestral File.

Infant McCall¹

?, b. 23 July 1897, d. 23 July 1897

Father

William A. McCall¹ b. 2 Nov 1862, d. 1 Oct 1943

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. Mar 1861, d. 1936

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Death*

Infant McCall died on 23 July 1897 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Birth*

Infant McCall was born on 23 July 1897 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Citations

[S1946] Bob Moretz, "Harrison, Miller, Triplett, Carlton Family", Ancestral File.

Martha Magdelene Curtis¹

F, b. 9 March 1934, d. 13 July 2011

Father

Cloyd Melbern Curtis¹ b. 9 May 1905, d. 20 Apr 1968

Mother

Jessie Maebelle Abernathy¹ b. 25 Apr 1902, d. 28 Dec 1985

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Martha Magdelene Curtis was born on 9 March 1934 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 Rhodhiss, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Cloyd Melbern Curtis and Jessie Maebelle Abernathy; ED 14-18, sheet 8A, occupation laborer-cotton mill, renting, 7 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 21 November 1956,her married name was Craig.³

Marriage*

Martha Magdelene Curtis married Thomas Henry Craig on 21 November 1956 at Caldwell, North Carolina.³

Death*

Martha Magdelene Curtis died on 13 July 2011 at Lenoir, Caldwell, North CArolina, at age 77.⁴

Obit

Martha Magdelene's obituary was published in the Lenoir News-Topic on 16 July 2011:

Martha C. Craig, 77, of Craig Mountain Road, Lenoir died Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke. She was born March 9, 1934, in Caldwell County to the late Cloyd and Jessie Abernathy Curtis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Craig Sr; and four brothers.
Mrs. Craig was retired from Bernhardt Furniture and was a member of West Lenoir Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Tommy H. Craig and wife Lynn of the home; three brothers, Tommy Curtis of Valdese, Clarence Curtis of Lenoir and Jay Curtis of Hudson; two sisters, Nora Craig of Salisbury and Alene Hartley of Hudson; one grandson, Ben Craig; and two great-grandchildren, Adair Craig and Anabella Craig. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 18, 2011, at 3 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Buddy Smith, the Rev. James Lockee and the Rev. Joe Greer. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens of Lenoir. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Carswell, Gary Curtis, Damon Clay, Steve Hartley, Clarence Curtis Jr., Cole Starnes, Steven Watson and Brandon Pritchard.⁴

Family

Thomas Henry Craig b. 2 Apr 1931, d. 14 Jan 2008

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Dorothy Noralene Curtis¹

F, b. 4 December 1935, d. 18 February 2013

Father

Cloyd Melbern Curtis¹ b. 9 May 1905, d. 20 Apr 1968

Mother

Jessie Maebelle Abernathy¹ b. 25 Apr 1902, d. 28 Dec 1985

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Dorothy Noralene Curtis was born on 4 December 1935 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 4 June 1960,her married name was Craig.³

Marriage*

Dorothy Noralene Curtis married Ray Hill Craig on 4 June 1960 at North Carolina.³

Death*

Dorothy Noralene Curtis died on 18 February 2013 at China Grove, Rowan, North Carolina, at age 77.⁴

Obit

Dorothy Noralene's obituary was published in the Salisbury Post on 20 February 2013:

Dorothy 'Nora' Craig SALISBURY - Mrs. Dorothy Noraleen (Nora) Curtis Craig, 77, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 surrounded by her family at her daughter's home. She was the loving wife of the late Rev. Ray H. Craig, former pastor of South China Grove Baptist Church. Blessed by her strong faith and family, she adored her three girls, Kim, Karen and Kelly, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born on Dec. 4, 1935 in Rowan County, daughter of the late Rev. Cloyd Curtis and Jessie Maebelle Abernathy Curtis. A Rowan County native, Nora spent most of her younger years in Burke County, where she attended school. At a young age she began working at her family's restaurant where she later met and married her sweetheart Ray Craig. Their love for the Lord began their lifelong journey into the Baptist faith. She committed her life to supporting her husband through college and seminary while working several jobs, raising three daughters and serving as a Sunday School teacher. After the loss of her husband, she spent her time spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and gardening. Her love for the Lord never ceased as she always continued to assist the elderly and to minister to others at Salisbury Gardens, Oak Park Retirement Home and Autumn Care Nursing Facility. Patrons and friends of the Checkered Flag Restaurant adored Mrs. Nora's company and fellowship while she spent hours with her daughter, Kim, refilling coffees and teas, and serving slices of her most favorite cakes. Mrs. Nora was passionate about baking and serving others.

Mrs. Craig was preceded in death by brothers, R.C., Ronnie, Harry, Larry, Earl, and Cloyd Curtis Jr; sisters, Diana Curtis and Martha Craig and great-grandson Logan Scott Rabon.

Those left to cherish her memories and life are daughters Kim Alexander and husband Mike of China Grove, Karen Owen and husband Tony of Salisbury, Kelly Street and husband Jeff of China Grove; sister Allene Hartley of Hudson; brothers Clarence Curtis Sr., Tommy Curtis, and J.H. Curtis of Hudson; special brother-in-law Roy Craig and wife Carolyn of Hudson; grandchildren Todd, Kevin and Brandon Alexander of China Grove, Josh Owen of Charleston, S.C., Meagan Rabon of Richfield, Patrick, Ryan and Clancy Street of China Grove, Tracy Owen of Salisbury, Jason Owen of Dresdan, Tenn. and great-grandchildren Amber Alexander, Hunter Alexander, and Corbin, Kaylee and Nolan Rabon, Braxton Owen, Katie and Mollie Painter, and Skyler Rabon.

Visitation and Services: Visitation will be on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at South China Grove Baptist Church in China Grove with the Rev. Gary Curtis, Rev. Shane Utley and Dr. Robert Bloodworth officiating the memorial services. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and love to Brenda Rice, caregiver, for her love, compassion and guidance during the last months of mothers journey. In addition a special thank you to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Linn-Honeycutt, China Grove, is assisting the Craig family.⁴

Family

Ray Hill Craig b. 23 Aug 1937, d. 27 Sep 1995

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Earl Luther Curtis^1,2

M, b. 4 September 1940, d. 4 April 2004

Father

Cloyd Melbern Curtis¹ b. 9 May 1905, d. 20 Apr 1968

Mother

Jessie Maebelle Abernathy¹ b. 25 Apr 1902, d. 28 Dec 1985

Last Edited

28 Oct 2017

Birth*

Earl Luther Curtis was born on 4 September 1940 at Rhodiss, Caldwell, North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ruth Jeanette Sams on 7 November 1959 at Caldwell, North Carolina.³

Death*

Earl Luther Curtis died on 4 April 2004 at Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, at age 63; buried at Woodlawn Memorial in Lenoir.³

Family

Ruth Jeanette Sams b. 26 Oct 1943, d. 8 Jun 2006

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Caldwell, North Carolina.

Clarence Jerry Curtis¹

M, b. 15 April 1942

Father

Cloyd Melbern Curtis¹ b. 9 May 1905, d. 20 Apr 1968

Mother

Jessie Maebelle Abernathy¹ b. 25 Apr 1902, d. 28 Dec 1985

Last Edited

29 Oct 2017

Birth*

Clarence Jerry Curtis was born on 15 April 1942 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

Residence*

He lived in 2017 at Hudson, Caldwell, North Carolina.²

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.

Lawrence Augusta Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 5 September 1935, d. 25 December 2008

Father

Lawrence Augusta Curtis¹ b. 8 Jun 1898, d. 21 Aug 1949

Mother

Martha Emo Dagenhardt¹ b. 31 Jul 1903, d. 21 Apr 1950

Last Edited

5 Nov 2020

Birth*

Lawrence Augusta Curtis Jr. was born on 5 September 1935 at Caldwell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 Rhodhiss, Caldwell, North Carolina, in the household of Lawrence Augusta Curtis and Martha Emo Dagenhardt; ED 14-18, sheet 4B, occupation foreman-cotton mill, renting, 6 children; Martha and Madge also worked at themill.²

Marriage*

Lawrence Augusta Curtis Jr. married Beverly Nye on 19 December 1959 at Gaston, North Carolina.³

Death*

Lawrence Augusta Curtis Jr. died on 25 December 2008 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, at age 73; buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardents.⁴

Obit

Lawrence Augusta's obituary was published in the Observer on 28 December 2008:
Lawrence Augusta Curtis, Jr. Mr. Curtis, 73, of Charlotte passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Carolina Medical Center University. He was born in Rhodhiss, NC, on September 5, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Emo Curtis. He served his country in the US Navy for 4 years. He fell in love with his wife of 49 years, Beverly Nye Curtis and the two were devout Christians attending Northside Baptist church in Derita for a number of years. Lawrence was a loving companion and caretaker of his wife. He worked 37 years for Carolina Freight Carriers. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Nye Curtis of Charlotte; three sons, Larry A. Curtis, III of Concord, Gregory Nye Curtis of Concord, Chris Lee Curtis and wife Heidi of Concord; and three grandchildren, Justin Lee Curtis, Jamie Curtis and Krisitn Curtis all of Concord.⁴

Family

Beverly Nye b. 13 Dec 1937, d. 2 Feb 2014

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Gethsemane, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

Kenney William Benfield¹

M, b. 25 November 1901, d. 23 March 1965

Last Edited

1 Jul 2011

Birth*

Kenney William Benfield was born on 25 November 1901 at Burke, North Carolina; son of William L. Benfield and Sarah Anna Whisnant.¹

Marriage*

He married Julie Alice Mays, daughter of Alfred Burton Mays and Lucy Anna Curtis, circa 1921 at North Carolina.^1,2

Census*

Kenney William Benfield and Julie Alice Mays appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, ED 24, sheet 6B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, 3 children at home.²

Death*

Kenney William Benfield died on 23 March 1965 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 63; buried at Armstrong Cemetery.¹

Family

Julie Alice Mays b. 16 Mar 1906, d. 24 Jan 1979

Children

Mabel Alice Benfield³ b. 26 Dec 1922
J. Ralph Benfield³ b. 17 Sep 1926
Margie Constance Benfield³ b. 27 Feb 1929
Hazeline Benfield³ b. 5 Aug 1931
Doris Evangeline Benfield³ b. 11 Dec 1934

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

William Jesse Henderson¹

M, b. 22 October 1895, d. 2 April 1956

Last Edited

2 Jul 2011

Birth*

William Jesse Henderson was born on 22 October 1895 at South Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Lizzie Mae Mays, daughter of Alfred Burton Mays and Lucy Anna Curtis, circa 1921 at North Carolina.¹

Census*

William Jesse Henderson and Lizzie Mae Mays appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, ED 22, sheet 6A, occupation carder-cotton mill, renting-$3 month, 3 children at home.²

Death*

William Jesse Henderson died on 2 April 1956 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 60; buried at Armstrong Cemetery.¹

Family

Lizzie Mae Mays b. 16 Mar 1906, d. 30 Jul 1999

Children

Blanche Evelyn Henderson³ b. 18 Dec 1922
Barney E. Henderson³ b. 30 Jun 1924
William Richard Henderson³ b. 18 Feb 1928
Norman Edward Henderson³ b. 18 Feb 1928
Arlen D. Henderson³ b. 24 Jun 1934
Lilly Mae Henderson³ b. 5 Jul 1936
Wilma Joyce Henderson³ b. 27 Jan 1939
Gary Lee Henderson³ b. 15 May 1940
Thomas Frederick Henderson³ b. 12 Aug 1941
Brenda Lorene Henderson³ b. 26 Aug 1944

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Glenn Monroe Leatherwood¹

M, b. 30 July 1912, d. 2 February 1979

Last Edited

15 Jan 2010

Birth*

Glenn Monroe Leatherwood was born on 30 July 1912 at North Carolina; appears to be the right person, but requires confirmation.^2,3

Census*

He appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, ED 86, sheet 28A, age 8, living with his parents, Jason and Francis, and 5 siblings; Jason worked at the cotton mill.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at U.S. Marine Corps Camp, Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, ED 11, sheet 13A, occupation U.S. Marines, listed as Glen M. Leatherwood.⁴

Marriage*

He married Mary Lillian Mays, daughter of Alfred Burton Mays and Lucy Anna Curtis, circa 1936.¹

Death*

Glenn Monroe Leatherwood died on 2 February 1979 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 66; buried at Hollywood Cemetery.^5,2,6

Family

Mary Lillian Mays b. 28 Aug 1908, d. 10 Jun 1983

Child

Shirley Glenda Leatherwood⁷ b. 4 May 1938, d. 11 Dec 2007

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, name from birth records of children.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hollywood, Gaston County, North Carolina.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Shirley Glenda Leatherwood¹

F, b. 4 May 1938, d. 11 December 2007

Father

Glenn Monroe Leatherwood¹ b. 30 Jul 1912, d. 2 Feb 1979

Mother

Mary Lillian Mays¹ b. 28 Aug 1908, d. 10 Jun 1983

Last Edited

15 Jan 2010

Birth*

Shirley Glenda Leatherwood was born on 4 May 1938 at Gaston, North Carolina.¹

Death*

She died on 11 December 2007 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 69; married Ray Ormand Hovis.¹

Citations

[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.

Marshall Ernest Britton¹

M, b. 9 March 1907, d. 24 December 1997

Last Edited

2 Jul 2011

Birth*

Marshall Ernest Britton was born on 9 March 1907.¹

Marriage*

He married Nancy Alma Mays, daughter of Alfred Burton Mays and Lucy Anna Curtis, circa 1934 at North Carolina.^1,2

Death*

Marshall Ernest Britton died on 24 December 1997 at Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, at age 90; buried at Gaston Memorial Park.^1,3

Family

Nancy Alma Mays b. 6 Sep 1913, d. 23 Oct 1996

Children

David Ross Britton² b. 21 Jul 1935
Evangeline Nancy Britton² b. 9 May 1937
Mary Louise Britton² b. 24 Sep 1940
James Kelly Britton² b. 12 Nov 1942
Claude Dennis Britton² b. 28 Dec 1943
Alice Faye Britton² b. 19 Jan 1945
Martha Jane Britton² b. 11 Apr 1946
Unknown Britton² b. 20 Apr 1949, d. c 20 Apr 1949
Robert Lee Britton² b. 13 Jan 1952

Citations

[S1011] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Death Records.
[S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Gaston Memorial, Gaston County, North Carolina.

Independence Curtis

M, b. circa 1795

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Independence Curtis was born circa 1795 at North Carolina; unknown, created for reference purposes.

Marriage*

He married Mrs. Curtis circa 1815 at North Carolina.

Family

Mrs. Curtis b. c 1795

Children

James W. Curtis+¹ b. bt 1806 - 1816
Madison A. Curtis+² b. 1818
William Curtis+² b. 1818
William Riley Curtis+² b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872
Wesley A. Curtis+² b. 1824
Elizabeth Curtis+² b. 1830

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mrs. Curtis

F, b. circa 1795

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Mrs. Curtis was born circa 1795 at North Carolina; created for reference purposes.

Marriage*

She married Independence Curtis circa 1815 at North Carolina.

Family

Independence Curtis b. c 1795

Children

James W. Curtis+¹ b. bt 1806 - 1816
Madison A. Curtis+² b. 1818
William Curtis+² b. 1818
William Riley Curtis+² b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872
Wesley A. Curtis+² b. 1824
Elizabeth Curtis+² b. 1830

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

William Riley Curtis¹

M, b. 27 June 1823, d. 29 January 1872

Father

Independence Curtis¹ b. c 1795

Mother

Mrs. Curtis¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

23 Sep 2018

Birth*

William Riley Curtis was born on 27 June 1823 at North Carolina.^1,2

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 17 June 1846 at Smithville, Lawrence, Arkansas, private, Company C, Gray's Batt'n, Arkansas Vols., Mexican War; age 25, horse and horse equipment valued at $30 and $10, respectively.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 at Buncombe Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 352b, occupation farmer, single, living with the widow Mary Peel, age 49, born in North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary George Pruitt on 7 July 1853 at Independence, Arkansas; by Jesse Green, M.G. M.E. Church; record is for Mary Morris, from prior marriage to James Morris.^1,4,2

Census*

William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children at home.⁵

Census

William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 123b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children and Wesley's son James at home.⁶

Death*

William Riley Curtis died on 29 January 1872 at Independence, Arkansas, at age 48; from pneumonia, after having sat a long time in the rain waiting to have a load of cotton processed at the gin.^2,7

Family

Mary George Pruitt b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Children

Mark Curtis+⁵ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935
Emily Amelia Curtis⁵ b. 7 Feb 1857, d. 27 Jul 1929
Nancy E. Curtis⁷ b. 14 Feb 1860
Martha E. Curtis⁷ b. 7 May 1865
James Washington Curtis+⁶ b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903
Mary Jane Curtis+⁶ b. 23 Oct 1868, d. 8 Aug 1913
Kizziah (Kittie) Curtis⁸ b. 4 Oct 1870, d. b 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1949] Tanya Taylor, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis (b 1823)", Ancestral File.
[S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com.
[S1952] Mary Harris and Bobbie Lane, Independence County, Arkansas Marriage Records 1826-1877.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2337] Inc. Boone County Historical & Railroad Society, History of Boone County, Arkansas, page 207.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Wesley A. Curtis¹

M, b. 1824

Father

Independence Curtis² b. c 1795

Mother

Mrs. Curtis² b. c 1795

Last Edited

11 Mar 2010

Birth*

Wesley A. Curtis was born in 1824 at North Carolina.²

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1845 at Arkansas.²

Census*

Wesley A. Curtis and Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 at Buncombe Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 352b, occupation farmer, renting,1 son at home.²

Census

Wesley A. Curtis and Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,275, 4 children at home.³

Milit-Beg*

Wesley A. Curtis began military service on 17 July 1861 at Camp Price, Jacksonport, Jackson, Arkansas, as a private, Company C., 8th Regiment Arkansas Infantry, detailed as a waggoner; described as 5' 7", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, occupation farmer.⁴

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 26 July 1862 at Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi; "being exempt from service."⁴

Family

Elizabeth (?) b. 1827

Children

John W. Curtis² b. 1847
William Jackson (Jack) Curtis+³ b. 1 Jan 1852, d. 16 Apr 1895
Columbus Colin Curtis⁵ b. 1 Oct 1852, d. 17 Aug 1900
James W. Curtis³ b. 30 Mar 1853, d. 7 Dec 1903
Manson W. Curtis³ b. 1857
Mary E. Curtis⁶ b. 1861

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, CSA Service Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Elizabeth (?)¹

F, b. 1827

Last Edited

11 Mar 2010

Birth*

Elizabeth (?) was born in 1827 at Georgia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1845,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Wesley A. Curtis, son of Independence Curtis and Mrs. Curtis, circa 1845 at Arkansas.¹

Census

Elizabeth (?) and Wesley A. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 at Buncombe Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 352b, occupation farmer, renting,1 son at home.¹

Census*

Elizabeth (?) and Wesley A. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,275, 4 children at home.²

Family

Wesley A. Curtis b. 1824

Children

John W. Curtis¹ b. 1847
William Jackson (Jack) Curtis+² b. 1 Jan 1852, d. 16 Apr 1895
Columbus Colin Curtis³ b. 1 Oct 1852, d. 17 Aug 1900
James W. Curtis² b. 30 Mar 1853, d. 7 Dec 1903
Manson W. Curtis² b. 1857
Mary E. Curtis⁴ b. 1861

Citations

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

John W. Curtis¹

M, b. 1847

Father

Wesley A. Curtis¹ b. 1824

Mother

Elizabeth (?)¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

19 Jan 2010

Birth*

John W. Curtis was born in 1847 at Independence, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 Buncombe Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of Wesley A. Curtis and Elizabeth (?); page 352b, occupation farmer, renting,1 son at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of Wesley A. Curtis and Elizabeth (?); page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,275, 4 children at home.²

Citations

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

Madison A. Curtis¹

M, b. 1818

Father

Independence Curtis² b. c 1795

Mother

Mrs. Curtis² b. c 1795

Last Edited

9 Jul 2017

Birth*

Madison A. Curtis was born in 1818 at North Carolina.²

Marriage*

He married First Wife Curtis circa 1836.²

Census*

Madison A. Curtis and First Wife Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Wayne, Illinois, page 266, 1 male under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 30-40; household count does not match 1850 census information; possibly the wrong person.³

Milit-Beg*

Madison A. Curtis began military service on 18 June 1846 at Smithville, Lawrence, Arkansas, private, Company C, Gray's Batt'n, Arkansas Vols., Mexican War; age 25, horse and horse equipment valued at $40 and $8, respectively.⁴

Marriage*

He married Amanda Jane Cornwall on 22 October 1847 at Independence, Arkansas; by James Simpson, J.P; second marriage for Madison.^2,5

Census*

Madison A. Curtis and Amanda Jane Cornwall appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 at Buncombe Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 352b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children or relatives.²

Census

Madison A. Curtis and Amanda Jane Cornwall appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 6 children and Columbus Cornwall at home.⁶

Probate*

His estate was probated in March 1870 at Independence, Arkansas; William S. Curtis, admin., presented account, which was laid over for further action and advertisement according to law.⁷

Probate

His estate was probated in June 1870 at Independence, Arkansas; William S. Curtis posted bond as guardian of minors William J. and James W. Cuirtis.⁸

Probate

His estate was probated in June 1870 at Independence, Arkansas; report presented with no objections, therefore confirmed and ordered for settlements.⁹

Family 1

First Wife Curtis b. c 1820

Children

Parphena Curtis² b. 1837
William S. Curtis+² b. Jun 1840

Family 2

Amanda Jane Cornwall b. 1827

Children

Elmira Curtis² b. Dec 1849
Almira Curtis⁶ b. 1850
Emilene Curtis⁶ b. 1852
Zemisia G. Curtis⁶ b. 1855
Angeline Curtis⁶ b. 1857
Thomas J. Curtis⁶ b. 1860

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com.
[S1952] Mary Harris and Bobbie Lane, Independence County, Arkansas Marriage Records 1826-1877.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2312] Independence County Clerk of Probate Court, Independence County, Arkansas Probate Records, Volume E, page 101.
[S2312] Independence County Clerk of Probate Court, Independence County, Arkansas Probate Records, Volume E, page 133.
[S2312] Independence County Clerk of Probate Court, Independence County, Arkansas Probate Records, Volume E, page 144.

Amanda Jane Cornwall^1,2

F, b. 1827

Last Edited

9 Mar 2010

Birth*

Amanda Jane Cornwall was born in 1827 at Arkansas.¹

Marriage*

She married Madison A. Curtis, son of Independence Curtis and Mrs. Curtis, on 22 October 1847 at Independence, Arkansas; by James Simpson, J.P; second marriage for Madison.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1848,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Amanda Jane Cornwall and Madison A. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 at Buncombe Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 352b, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children or relatives.¹

Census

Amanda Jane Cornwall and Madison A. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 6 children and Columbus Cornwall at home.³

Family

Madison A. Curtis b. 1818

Children

Elmira Curtis¹ b. Dec 1849
Almira Curtis³ b. 1850
Emilene Curtis³ b. 1852
Zemisia G. Curtis³ b. 1855
Angeline Curtis³ b. 1857
Thomas J. Curtis³ b. 1860

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1952] Mary Harris and Bobbie Lane, Independence County, Arkansas Marriage Records 1826-1877.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

William Curtis¹

M, b. 1818

Father

Independence Curtis¹ b. c 1795

Mother

Mrs. Curtis¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

25 Apr 2016

Birth*

William Curtis was born in 1818 at Tennessee; no known relationship.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha W. (?) circa 1839.¹

Census

William Curtis and Martha W. (?) appeared on the census of 1840 at Tippah, Mississippi, 1 male and 1 female, age 20-30, no children; no proof this is the correct William Curtis.²

Census*

William Curtis and Martha W. (?) appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 at Barren Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 319b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children and William Pile, a 23 year old laborer born in Tennessee.¹

Census

William Curtis and Martha W. (?) appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Gainsboro Twp., Independence, Arkansas, lpage 129, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children at home.³

Census

William Curtis and Martha W. (?) appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Gainsboro Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 129, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children at home.³

Probate*

His estate was probated in December 1869 at Independence, Arkansas; Administrator James M. Sanders reported on estate.⁴

Probate

His estate was probated in June 1872 at Independence, Arkansas; James M. Sanders, admin., presented account for final settlement.⁵

Family

Martha W. (?) b. 1817

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2312] Independence County Clerk of Probate Court, Independence County, Arkansas Probate Records.
[S2312] Independence County Clerk of Probate Court, Independence County, Arkansas Probate Records, Volume E, page 376.

Martha W. (?)¹

F, b. 1817

Last Edited

25 Jan 2010

Birth*

Martha W. (?) was born in 1817 at North Carolina.²

Married Name

As of circa 1839,her married name was Curtis.²

Marriage*

She married William Curtis, son of Independence Curtis and Mrs. Curtis, circa 1839.²

Census

Martha W. (?) and William Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Tippah, Mississippi, 1 male and 1 female, age 20-30, no children; no proof this is the correct William Curtis.³

Census*

Martha W. (?) and William Curtis appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 at Barren Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 319b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children and William Pile, a 23 year old laborer born in Tennessee.²

Census

Martha W. (?) and William Curtis appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Gainsboro Twp., Independence, Arkansas, lpage 129, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children at home.⁴

Census

Martha W. (?) and William Curtis appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Gainsboro Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 129, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $400, 5 children at home.⁴

Family

William Curtis b. 1818

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.