Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Allen Morris¹

M, b. 1852

Father

James Morris² b. c 1825, d. c 1852

Mother

Mary George Pruitt² b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Last Edited

11 Feb 2010

Birth*

Allen Morris was born in 1852 at Independence, Arkansas.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt; page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Allen Morris appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt; page 123b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children and Wesley's son James at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mark Curtis¹

M, b. 21 January 1855, d. 26 December 1935

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872

Mother

Mary George Pruitt¹ b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Last Edited

21 May 2016

Birth*

Mark Curtis was born on 21 January 1855 at Independence, Arkansas.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Mark Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt; page 123b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children and Wesley's son James at home.⁴

Marriage*

Mark Curtis married Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee, daughter of James T. Foresee and Elizabeth Crockett, circa 1879 at Arkansas.⁵

Census

Mark Curtis and Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, page 603D, occupation farmer, no children.⁶

Census*

Mark Curtis and Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 32, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children listed, 3 missing, Mark's father born in Illinois, rather than Arkansas.⁵

Census

Mark Curtis and Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 49, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 9 children, 6 living.⁷

Census*

Mark Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at South Wichita Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 132, sheet 7A, widowed, living with his daughter Cora Cochran's family.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at South Choctaw Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 34, sheet 8A, widowed, living with James and Maudie Honeycutt.⁹

Death*

He died on 26 December 1935 at Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, at age 80; buried at New Hope Cemetery in Lincoln County.^10,11

Family

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 7 Feb 1914

Children

Dora B. Curtis⁵ b. Feb 1881
Cora A. Curtis+⁵ b. 14 Dec 1882, d. 22 Jan 1974
Claudius L. Curtis⁵ b. 6 Dec 1884, d. 2 Oct 1909
Jessie Green Curtis+⁵ b. 26 Dec 1886, d. 18 Jan 1940
Maudie Pearl Curtis+⁵ b. 12 Mar 1889, d. 14 Jan 1977
Mary Ann (Annie) Curtis+⁷ b. 8 Aug 1891, d. 15 Sep 1929
Ora May Curtis+⁷ b. 28 Oct 1894, d. 12 Jul 1973
Lester Pink Curtis+⁷ b. 8 Feb 1899, d. Aug 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Hoooneycutt Family Tree by CurtisLeeHoneycutt.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1977] Juroynchunk, "Akridge Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, New Hope, Lincoln, Oklahoma.

Emily Amelia Curtis¹

F, b. 7 February 1857, d. 27 July 1929

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872

Mother

Mary George Pruitt¹ b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Last Edited

21 May 2016

Birth*

Emily Amelia Curtis was born on 7 February 1857 at Independence, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

Emily Amelia Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt; page 123b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children and Wesley's son James at home.³

Married Name

As of 9 February 1879,her married name was Hall.⁴

Marriage*

Emily Amelia Curtis married Thomas Hall on 9 February 1879 at Boone, Arkansas; both residents of Lead Hill.⁴

Census*

Emily Amelia Curtis and Thomas Hall appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas, ED 32, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 7 children, 6 living.⁵

Census

Emily Amelia Curtis and Thomas Hall appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 49, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 7 children, 6 living.⁶

Death*

Emily Amelia Curtis died on 27 July 1929 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas, at age 72; buried at Hall Cemetery.²

Family

Thomas Hall b. 21 Aug 1854, d. Nov 1919

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hall, Boone, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary C. Barber^1,2

F, b. November 1842

Last Edited

25 Apr 2016

Birth*

Mary C. Barber was born in November 1842 at Tennessee.³

Married Name

As of 24 September 1859,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William S. Curtis, son of Madison A. Curtis and First Wife Curtis, on 24 September 1859 at Independence, Arkansas; by Ephram Stout, M.G., Church of Christ.^1,2

Census*

Mary C. Barber and William S. 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 $500, 1 daughter at home.¹

Census

Mary C. Barber and William S. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 128, no children, William J. and Columbus C. lived with them.⁴

Census

Mary C. Barber and William S. Curtis appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Fairview Twp., Independence, Arkansas, ED 37, sheet 19B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 2 children, none living.⁵

Census

Mary C. Barber and William S. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Pleasant Plains Village, Fairview Twp., Independence, Arkansas, ED 31, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 51 years, 2 children, none living, adopted son Albert flower, age 28.⁶

Family

William S. Curtis b. Jun 1840

Child

Parthena J. Curtis¹ b. 1860, d. bt 1861 - 1870

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1952] Mary Harris and Bobbie Lane, Independence County, Arkansas Marriage Records 1826-1877.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Parthena J. Curtis¹

F, b. 1860, d. between 1861 and 1870

Father

William S. Curtis¹ b. Jun 1840

Mother

Mary C. Barber¹ b. Nov 1842

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Parthena J. Curtis was born in 1860 at Independence, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 Pleasant Plains P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William S. Curtis and Mary C. Barber; page 261, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 1 daughter at home.¹

Death*

Parthena J. Curtis died between 1861 and 1870 at Independence, Arkansas; not present in 1870 census.²

Citations

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

William W. Sturch¹

M, b. 1839

Last Edited

11 Mar 2010

Birth*

William W. Sturch was born in 1839 at Tennessee.²

Marriage*

He married Nancy Jane Curtis, daughter of William Curtis and Martha W. (?), on 14 March 1866 at Independence, Arkansas.¹

Census*

William W. Sturch and Nancy Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

Census*

William W. Sturch appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.²

Family

Nancy Jane Curtis b. 1841

Children

Citations

[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

James W. Curtis¹

M, b. between 1806 and 1816

Father

Independence Curtis¹ b. c 1795

Mother

Mrs. Curtis¹ b. c 1795

Last Edited

5 Feb 2018

Birth*

James W. Curtis was born between 1806 and 1816 at North Carolina; 1809 in 1850; 1806 in 1860; 1816 in 1870.²

Marriage*

He married Mary (Polly) King on 22 January 1841 at Pope, Arkansas.^1,3

Tax List*

James W. Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1842 at Fannin, Texas; one poll, no taxable property.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1843 at Fannin, Texas; one poll, no taxable property.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1845 at Fannin, Texas; one poll, 16 cattle.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1847 at Fannin, Texas; one poll, no taxable property.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1848 at Fannin, Texas; one poll, no taxable property.⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1849 at Fannin, Texas; one poll, no taxable property.⁴

Census

He and Mary (Polly) King appeared on the census of 25 October 1850 at District 45, Laclede, Missouri, page 126, occupation farmer, 3 children.⁵

Census

James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 at Osage Twp., Carroll, Arkansas, page 871, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.⁶

Census*

James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 128, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 4 children at home.¹

Family

Mary (Polly) King b. 1826

Children

Elizabeth M. Curtis⁵ b. 1842
John H. Curtis⁵ b. 1844
Mary J. Curtis⁶ b. 1846
William Richard Curtis⁵ b. 1849
Thomas Moses Curtis¹ b. 1854
George Washington Curtis+¹ b. 1 Jan 1856, d. 1898
Alvin Martin Curtis+⁶ b. 20 Jan 1860, d. 7 Apr 1922
Martha E. Curtis¹ b. 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S2322] Texas County Clerks, Texas County Tax Rolls, 1837-1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Mary (Polly) King^1,2

F, b. 1826

Last Edited

5 Feb 2018

Birth*

Mary (Polly) King was born in 1826 at Tennessee; age 17 in 1841 marriage record, so born 1823/24; 1826 in 1850; 1820 in 1860.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 22 January 1841, Mary (Polly) King was also known as Mary Hinz alternate transcription of last name on Family Search.²

Married Name

As of 22 January 1841,her married name was Curtis.^3,2

Marriage*

She married James W. Curtis, son of Independence Curtis and Mrs. Curtis, on 22 January 1841 at Pope, Arkansas.^3,2

Census

Mary (Polly) King and James W. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 October 1850 at District 45, Laclede, Missouri, page 126, occupation farmer, 3 children.⁴

Census

Mary (Polly) King and James W. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 at Osage Twp., Carroll, Arkansas, page 871, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.⁵

Census*

Mary (Polly) King and James W. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, page 128, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 4 children at home.³

Family

James W. Curtis b. bt 1806 - 1816

Children

Elizabeth M. Curtis⁴ b. 1842
John H. Curtis⁴ b. 1844
Mary J. Curtis⁵ b. 1846
William Richard Curtis⁴ b. 1849
Thomas Moses Curtis³ b. 1854
George Washington Curtis+³ b. 1 Jan 1856, d. 1898
Alvin Martin Curtis+⁵ b. 20 Jan 1860, d. 7 Apr 1922
Martha E. Curtis³ b. 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Thomas Moses Curtis¹

M, b. 1854

Father

James W. Curtis² b. bt 1806 - 1816

Mother

Mary (Polly) King² b. 1826

Last Edited

27 Jun 2016

Birth*

Thomas Moses Curtis was born in 1854 at Missouri.²

Name Variation

As of 1860, Thomas Moses Curtis was also known as Moses T. Curtis.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 Osage Twp., Carroll, Arkansas, in the household of James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King; page 871, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.³

(Witness) Census

Thomas Moses Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King; page 128, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 4 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

George Washington Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1 January 1856, d. 1898

Father

James W. Curtis¹ b. bt 1806 - 1816

Mother

Mary (Polly) King¹ b. 1826

Last Edited

5 Feb 2018

Birth*

George Washington Curtis was born on 1 January 1856 at Laclede, Missouri; George S. in 1860 census.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 Osage Twp., Carroll, Arkansas, in the household of James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King; page 871, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King; page 128, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 4 children at home.¹

Marriage*

George Washington Curtis married Mary Melissa Scantlin on 19 January 1881 at Jackson, Arkansas.⁵

Death*

George Washington Curtis died in 1898 at Arkansas.²

Family

Mary Melissa Scantlin b. 3 Mar 1863, d. 12 Oct 1922

Children

Winnie Nell Curtis⁶ b. 30 Nov 1883, d. 15 Apr 1956
Dora Curtis⁷ b. 13 May 1886, d. 17 Jan 1923
Bonnie Washington Curtis+⁷ b. 4 Feb 1889, d. 15 Nov 1961
Ella Mae Curtis⁷ b. 15 Jun 1892, d. 23 Feb 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2311] Janice Curtis Cantrell, "Descendants of George Washington Curtis (Arkansas)", Ancestral File.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Independence Arkansas Curtis by cantrellj12.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Browns, Independence, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Martha E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1862

Father

James W. Curtis¹ b. bt 1806 - 1816

Mother

Mary (Polly) King¹ b. 1826

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Martha E. Curtis was born in 1862 at Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of James W. Curtis and Mary (Polly) King; page 128, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

James Washington Curtis^1,2

M, b. 17 June 1866, d. 28 January 1903

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872

Mother

Mary George Pruitt¹ b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Last Edited

3 Jan 2017

Birth*

James Washington Curtis was born on 17 June 1866 at Independence, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt; page 123b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children and Wesley's son James at home.¹

(Witness) Census

James Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Bear Creek Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Mary George Pruitt; page 616, widowed, 3 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

James Washington Curtis married Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee on 11 April 1885 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; by W.H.Ruilly.⁵

Census*

James Washington Curtis and Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 7 living; James said his father was born in Illinois.⁶

Death*

James Washington Curtis died on 28 January 1903 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas, at age 36; buried at Foresee Cemetery.³

Family

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee b. 24 Aug 1869, d. 26 Feb 1971

Children

Cortis Earl Curtis+⁶ b. 6 Mar 1887, d. 12 Jul 1985
Carrie Bell Curtis⁶ b. 26 Dec 1888
Troy Lee Curtis+⁶ b. 23 Dec 1890, d. 5 Jul 1966
Ethel Viola Curtis+⁶ b. 21 Dec 1892, d. 29 Jun 1993
James Roy Curtis+⁶ b. 27 Dec 1894, d. 17 Jan 1971
Everett William Curtis+⁶ b. 8 Dec 1896, d. 24 Feb 1980
Louis Howard Curtis+⁶ b. 26 Sep 1898, d. 9 Feb 1980
Lillian Alice Curtis⁷ b. 8 Oct 1900, d. 20 Oct 1995
Mary Eslie Curtis⁷ b. 5 Sep 1902, d. 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1949] Tanya Taylor, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis (b 1823)", Ancestral File.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries, Foresee.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1975] Boone County Genealogical Society, Marriage Records of Boone County, Arkansas, 1869-1916.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2337] Inc. Boone County Historical & Railroad Society, History of Boone County, Arkansas, page 207.

Mary Jane Curtis¹

F, b. 23 October 1868, d. 8 August 1913

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872

Mother

Mary George Pruitt¹ b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Last Edited

3 Jan 2017

Birth*

Mary Jane Curtis was born on 23 October 1868 at Independence, Arkansas.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 Batesville P.O., Liberty Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt; page 123b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 5 children and Wesley's son James at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Bear Creek Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Mary George Pruitt; page 616, widowed, 3 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 16 October 1887,her married name was Buckley.^5,6

Marriage*

Mary Jane Curtis married Columbus A.G. Buckley on 16 October 1887 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas.^5,6

Census*

Mary Jane Curtis and Columbus A.G. Buckley appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 32, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, married 12 years, 1 daughter.⁵

Death*

Mary Jane Curtis died on 8 August 1913 at Arkansas at age 44.^7,3

Family

Columbus A.G. Buckley b. Dec 1863

Child

Clara Belle Buckley+⁵ b. 22 Jul 1890, d. 15 Mar 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S2337] Inc. Boone County Historical & Railroad Society, History of Boone County, Arkansas, page 208.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.

Luther G. Sturch¹

M, b. 1867

Father

William W. Sturch¹ b. 1839

Mother

Nancy Jane Curtis¹ b. 1841

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Luther G. Sturch was born in 1867 at Independence, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of Nancy Jane Curtis and William W. Sturch; page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Luther G. Sturch appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William W. Sturch; page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Minnie A. Sturch¹

F, b. 1875

Father

William W. Sturch¹ b. 1839

Mother

Nancy Jane Curtis¹ b. 1841

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Minnie A. Sturch was born in 1875 at Independence, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of Nancy Jane Curtis and William W. Sturch; page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Minnie A. Sturch appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William W. Sturch; page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Alberta N. Sturch¹

F, b. 1878

Father

William W. Sturch¹ b. 1839

Mother

Nancy Jane Curtis¹ b. 1841

Last Edited

26 Jan 2010

Birth*

Alberta N. Sturch was born in 1878 at Independence, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of Nancy Jane Curtis and William W. Sturch; page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Alberta N. Sturch appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 White River Twp., Independence, Arkansas, in the household of William W. Sturch; page 188D, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Kizziah (Kittie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 October 1870, d. before 1920

Father

William Riley Curtis¹ b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 29 Jan 1872

Mother

Mary George Pruitt¹ b. 11 Nov 1832, d. 6 Oct 1910

Last Edited

3 Jan 2017

Birth*

Kizziah (Kittie) Curtis was born on 4 October 1870 at Independence, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 Bear Creek Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Mary George Pruitt; page 616, widowed, 3 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 13 October 1895,her married name was Matlock.²

Marriage*

Kizziah (Kittie) Curtis married Levi Matlock on 13 October 1895 at Boone, Arkansas; by G. H. Springer, J.P.²

Death*

Kizziah (Kittie) Curtis died before 1920 at Oklahoma; no record found, a widower named Levi Matlock lived in Atoka County, Oklahoma in 1920 and 1930, but his date of birth was about 1879.⁴

Family

Levi Matlock b. 5 Apr 1873, d. 10 Nov 1962

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S2337] Inc. Boone County Historical & Railroad Society, History of Boone County, Arkansas, page 208.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee^1,2

F, b. 4 October 1860, d. 7 February 1914

Father

James T. Foresee³ b. 6 Dec 1835, d. 10 May 1908

Mother

Elizabeth Crockett³ b. 7 Aug 1836, d. c 1865

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee was born on 4 October 1860 at Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1879,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Mark Curtis, son of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt, circa 1879 at Arkansas.¹

Census

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee and Mark Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, page 603D, occupation farmer, no children.⁴

Census*

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee and Mark Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 32, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children listed, 3 missing, Mark's father born in Illinois, rather than Arkansas.¹

Census

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee and Mark Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 49, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 9 children, 6 living.⁵

Death*

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee died on 7 February 1914 at Boone, Arkansas, at age 53; buried at Foresee Cemetery.²

Family

Mark Curtis b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935

Children

Dora B. Curtis¹ b. Feb 1881
Cora A. Curtis+¹ b. 14 Dec 1882, d. 22 Jan 1974
Claudius L. Curtis¹ b. 6 Dec 1884, d. 2 Oct 1909
Jessie Green Curtis+¹ b. 26 Dec 1886, d. 18 Jan 1940
Maudie Pearl Curtis+¹ b. 12 Mar 1889, d. 14 Jan 1977
Mary Ann (Annie) Curtis+⁵ b. 8 Aug 1891, d. 15 Sep 1929
Ora May Curtis+⁵ b. 28 Oct 1894, d. 12 Jul 1973
Lester Pink Curtis+⁵ b. 8 Feb 1899, d. Aug 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries, Foresee.
[S1984] Janie Honeycutt, "Ancestor Chart for Maudie Pearl Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Dora B. Curtis¹

F, b. February 1881

Father

Mark Curtis¹ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935

Mother

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee¹ b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 7 Feb 1914

Last Edited

29 Jan 2010

Birth*

Dora B. Curtis was born in February 1881 at Boone, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Mark Curtis and Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee; ED 32, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children listed, 3 missing, Mark's father born in Illinois, rather than Arkansas.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Cora A. Curtis¹

F, b. 14 December 1882, d. 22 January 1974

Father

Mark Curtis¹ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935

Mother

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee¹ b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 7 Feb 1914

Last Edited

17 Apr 2010

Birth*

Cora A. Curtis was born on 14 December 1882 at Boone, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of circa 1905,her married name was Cochran.²

Marriage*

Cora A. Curtis married Lilburn K. Cochran circa 1905; no Arkansas marriage record.²

Census*

Cora A. Curtis and Lilburn K. Cochran appeared on the census of 1 April 1910 at Bryan Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 88, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

Census

Cora A. Curtis and Lilburn K. Cochran appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at South Wichita Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 132, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children and Mark Curtis.⁴

Census

Cora A. Curtis and Lilburn K. Cochran appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at South Wichita Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 39, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁵

Death*

Cora A. Curtis died on 22 January 1974 at Mcloud, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, at age 91; buried at Jamison Cemetery in Lincoln County.^6,2

Family

Lilburn K. Cochran b. 26 Oct 1879, d. 22 Jun 1972

Children

Lillie B. Cochran³ b. 1907
Trillis Cochran² b. 28 Mar 1908, d. 17 Nov 1989
Truman Cochran³ b. 20 Feb 1910, d. 31 Jul 1993
Chester Cochran² b. 11 Nov 1911, d. 7 Mar 1995
Infant Cochran² b. 8 Apr 1914, d. 16 Apr 1914
Vivian Cochran⁴ b. 1915
Roberta Cochran⁴ b. 1918
Ellis Cochran⁵ b. 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Jamison, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Claudius L. Curtis¹

M, b. 6 December 1884, d. 2 October 1909

Father

Mark Curtis¹ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935

Mother

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee¹ b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 7 Feb 1914

Last Edited

29 Jan 2010

Birth*

Claudius L. Curtis was born on 6 December 1884 at Boone, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Mark Curtis and Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee; ED 32, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 5 children listed, 3 missing, Mark's father born in Illinois, rather than Arkansas.¹

Death*

Claudius L. Curtis died on 2 October 1909 at Boone, Arkansas, at age 24; buried at Foresee Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries, Foresee.

Jessie Green Curtis^1,2

M, b. 26 December 1886, d. 18 January 1940

Father

Mark Curtis¹ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935

Mother

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee¹ b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 7 Feb 1914

Last Edited

30 Jan 2010

Birth*

Jessie Green Curtis was born on 26 December 1886 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Jessie Green Curtis married Mary Ann Garland circa 1910 at Arkansas.³

Census*

Jessie Green Curtis and Mary Ann Garland appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 49, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, just married.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Jessie Green Curtis registered for the draft at Myrtle, Boone, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and child, described as tall, stout, brown eyes, black hair.²

Census

He and Mary Ann Garland appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Elixir Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 9, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter.⁴

Death*

Jessie Green Curtis died on 18 January 1940 at Arkansas at age 53; buried at York Cemetery in Boone County.⁵

Family

Mary Ann Garland b. 3 May 1891, d. 2 Nov 1982

Child

Virgie E. Curtis⁴ b. 27 Mar 1913, d. 15 Aug 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bergman, Boone County, Arkansas.

Maudie Pearl Curtis^1,2

F, b. 12 March 1889, d. 14 January 1977

Father

Mark Curtis¹ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 26 Dec 1935

Mother

Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee¹ b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 7 Feb 1914

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Maudie Pearl Curtis was born on 12 March 1889 at Boone, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 27 February 1907,her married name was Honeycutt.³

Marriage*

Maudie Pearl Curtis married James Mark Honeycutt, son of Uriah (Rice) Honeycutt and Nellie Phinetta Briggs, on 27 February 1907 at Willis, Boone, Arkansas; by Elder Reuben Cantrell.³

(Witness) Census

Maudie Pearl Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Mark Curtis and Josephine (Josie) Angeline Foresee; ED 49, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 9 children, 6 living.⁴

Census*

Maudie Pearl Curtis and James Mark Honeycutt appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at South Choctaw Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 126, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁵

Census

Maudie Pearl Curtis and James Mark Honeycutt appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at South Choctaw Twp., Lincoln, Oklahoma, ED 34, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children and Mark Curtis at home.⁶

Death*

Maudie Pearl Curtis died on 14 January 1977 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, at age 87.²

Family

James Mark Honeycutt b. 21 Jul 1884, d. 30 Jun 1962

Children

Aletta M. Honeycutt⁵ b. 1908
Lester J. Honeycutt⁵ b. 12 Mar 1909, d. Apr 1981
Raymond E. Honeycutt⁵ b. 1910
Everett O. (Lefty) Honeycutt⁵ b. 25 Dec 1910, d. 24 Jan 1995
Martha Honeycutt⁶ b. 1912
Clay E. Honeycutt⁵ b. 13 Feb 1916, d. 29 Jul 2000
Nathan J. Honeycutt⁶ b. 1920
Markis Honeycutt⁶ b. 1924
Ira Honeycutt⁶ b. 1926
May F. Honeycutt⁶ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee^1,2

F, b. 24 August 1869, d. 26 February 1971

Last Edited

3 Jan 2017

Birth*

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee was born on 24 August 1869 at Arkansas.³

Married Name

As of 11 April 1885,her married name was Curtis.²

Marriage*

She married James Washington Curtis, son of William Riley Curtis and Mary George Pruitt, on 11 April 1885 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; by W.H.Ruilly.²

Census*

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee and James Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 7 living; James said his father was born in Illinois.⁴

Census*

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 50, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, widowed, 2 sons at home.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1922,her married name was Rowlett.⁶

Marriage*

She married C.O. Rowlett circa 1922.⁶

Death*

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee died on 26 February 1971 at Boone, Arkansas, at age 101; buried at Foresee Cemetery.³

Family 1

James Washington Curtis b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903

Children

Cortis Earl Curtis+⁴ b. 6 Mar 1887, d. 12 Jul 1985
Carrie Bell Curtis⁴ b. 26 Dec 1888
Troy Lee Curtis+⁴ b. 23 Dec 1890, d. 5 Jul 1966
Ethel Viola Curtis+⁴ b. 21 Dec 1892, d. 29 Jun 1993
James Roy Curtis+⁴ b. 27 Dec 1894, d. 17 Jan 1971
Everett William Curtis+⁴ b. 8 Dec 1896, d. 24 Feb 1980
Louis Howard Curtis+⁴ b. 26 Sep 1898, d. 9 Feb 1980
Lillian Alice Curtis⁶ b. 8 Oct 1900, d. 20 Oct 1995
Mary Eslie Curtis⁶ b. 5 Sep 1902, d. 1991

Family 2

C.O. Rowlett b. c 1869

Citations

[S1949] Tanya Taylor, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis (b 1823)", Ancestral File.
[S1975] Boone County Genealogical Society, Marriage Records of Boone County, Arkansas, 1869-1916.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries, Foresee.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2337] Inc. Boone County Historical & Railroad Society, History of Boone County, Arkansas, page 207.

Cortis Earl Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 6 March 1887, d. 12 July 1985

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903

Mother

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee¹ b. 24 Aug 1869, d. 26 Feb 1971

Last Edited

6 Jul 2016

Birth*

Cortis Earl Curtis was born on 6 March 1887 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee; ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 7 living; James said his father was born in Illinois.¹

Marriage*

Cortis Earl Curtis married Ethel Winnie Jackson on 24 March 1907 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; by Joe E. Keep, J.P.^5,6

Census*

Cortis Earl Curtis and Ethel Winnie Jackson appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Elixir Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 42, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, married 3 years, 1 son.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Cortis Earl Curtis registered for the draft at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 5 children, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.³

Census

He and Ethel Winnie Jackson appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 50, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁷

Census

Cortis Earl Curtis and Ethel Winnie Jackson appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Harrison Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 17, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 9 children.⁸

Census

Cortis Earl Curtis and Ethel Winnie Jackson appeared on the census of 7 May 1940 at Beaver Twp., Carroll, Arkansas, ED 8-1, sheet 5A, occupation making staves-own timber, renting, 5 children.⁹

Death*

Cortis Earl Curtis died on 12 July 1985 at Lincoln, Washington, Arkansas, at age 98; buried at Lincoln Cemetery.^10,4

Family

Ethel Winnie Jackson b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 1957

Children

Alfred Mayes Curtis+⁵ b. 9 Jan 1909, d. 20 Dec 1966
Bennie Green Curtis+⁷ b. 6 Sep 1911, d. 30 May 1974
Doy Everett Curtis⁷ b. 2 Jan 1913, d. 27 Feb 1966
Ray Truman Curtis+⁷ b. 17 Jan 1915, d. 2 Apr 1992
Aubrey Roy Curtis⁷ b. 22 Apr 1917, d. 27 Aug 1981
Carthel Junior Curtis¹¹ b. 19 Jun 1919, d. 11 Mar 1962
Leota Curtis⁸ b. 8 Dec 1921
Oleta Anna Curtis¹² b. 18 Aug 1926, d. 18 Jun 2003
Clyde James Curtis¹² b. 28 Apr 1928, d. 19 Sep 2006

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lincoln, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries, York.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.

Carrie Bell Curtis^1,2

F, b. 26 December 1888

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903

Mother

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee¹ b. 24 Aug 1869, d. 26 Feb 1971

Last Edited

3 Jan 2017

Birth*

Carrie Bell Curtis was born on 26 December 1888 at Boone, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee; ED 32, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 7 children, 7 living; James said his father was born in Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 1907,her married name was Willis.²

Marriage*

Carrie Bell Curtis married Orzo Willis in 1907.²

Family

Orzo Willis b. c 1888

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2337] Inc. Boone County Historical & Railroad Society, History of Boone County, Arkansas, page 207.

Troy Lee Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 December 1890, d. 5 July 1966

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903

Mother

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee¹ b. 24 Aug 1869, d. 26 Feb 1971

Last Edited

9 Jul 2017

Birth*

Troy Lee Curtis was born on 23 December 1890 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Troy Lee Curtis married Cora Drusilla Smith on 14 November 1914 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; by N.A. Freeling.^3,6

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Troy Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married 1 son 18 months old; described as tall, stout, brown eyes, light hair.⁵

Census*

He and Cora Drusilla Smith appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 50, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 sons at home.⁷

Census

Troy Lee Curtis and Cora Drusilla Smith appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 27, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,400, 7 children at home.⁸

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Troy Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by Tobin Quarriers of Kansas City, MO in Moncks Corner, Berkeley, SC.⁹

Death*

He died on 5 July 1966 at Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, at age 75; buried at York Cemetery.³

Obit

Troy Lee's obituary was published in the Arkansas Gazette on 6 July 1966:
Troy Curtis, 75, and his wife, Cora, 73, both of Harrison, were killed Tuesday when their pickup truck and a car collided on state Highway 7 about 10 miles northeast of here. State Trooper Hansel Bradford said the driver of the car, Roy Rogers, 19, of Yellville, was not hurt. Funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis will be by Christeson Funeral Service.¹⁰

Family

Cora Drusilla Smith b. 28 Apr 1892, d. 5 Jul 1966

Children

Cecil Carl Curtis⁷ b. 8 Dec 1915, d. 8 Mar 1999
Horace Curtis⁷ b. 1916
Billie Baxter Curtis⁷ b. 22 Nov 1918, d. 20 Sep 1988
Argil Curtis+⁸ b. 12 Oct 1920
Florene Curtis⁸ b. 25 May 1925, d. 10 Jan 2016
Thomas Lee Curtis⁸ b. 1926, d. 26 Feb 2018
Drusilla Mae Curtis⁸ b. 21 Sep 1929, d. 31 Mar 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1949] Tanya Taylor, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis (b 1823)", Ancestral File.
[S1950] Arkansas GenWeb, Boone County, Arkansas Cemeteries, York.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1975] Boone County Genealogical Society, Marriage Records of Boone County, Arkansas, 1869-1916.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Ethel Viola Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 December 1892, d. 29 June 1993

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903

Mother

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee¹ b. 24 Aug 1869, d. 26 Feb 1971

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Ethel Viola Curtis was born on 21 December 1892 at Boone, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 5 August 1913,her married name was Keeling.⁴

Marriage*

Ethel Viola Curtis married Claude C. Keeling on 5 August 1913 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; by S.N. Alexander, County Judge.⁴

Census*

Ethel Viola Curtis and Claude C. Keeling appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 50, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

Ethel Viola Curtis and Claude C. Keeling appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 27, sheet 3B, occupation poultry farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 2 children at home.⁶

Census

Ethel Viola Curtis and Claude C. Keeling appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Huntington Beach, Orange, California, ED 30-43, sheet 61A, occupation carpenter-contractor, real estate valued at $1,500, 1 son at home.⁷

Death*

Ethel Viola Curtis died on 29 June 1993 at Orange, California, at age 100.³

Family

Claude C. Keeling b. 16 Jun 1891, d. 21 Mar 1975

Children

Edith Agnes Keeling⁵ b. 18 Jul 1914, d. 18 Aug 2008
Roger Fulton Keeling⁵ b. 19 Mar 1917, d. 22 May 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1949] Tanya Taylor, "Descendants of William Riley Curtis (b 1823)", Ancestral File.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

James Roy Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 December 1894, d. 17 January 1971

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 17 Jun 1866, d. 28 Jan 1903

Mother

Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee¹ b. 24 Aug 1869, d. 26 Feb 1971

Last Edited

1 Jul 2019

Birth*

James Roy Curtis was born on 27 December 1894 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Roy Curtis registered for the draft at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by his mother as a farmer, single, described as short, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair; typhoid fever symptons at the time.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Sugar Loaf Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Emily Lucretia Victoria Elizabeth Foresee; ED 50, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, widowed, 2 sons at home.³

Marriage*

James Roy Curtis married Nancy Savannah Coke on 18 December 1922 at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; by W.S. Alblright, J.P.⁴

Census*

James Roy Curtis and Nancy Savannah Coke appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Marion, Arkansas, ED 23, sheet 3A, occupation stock farmer, renting, 2 sons.⁵

Census

James Roy Curtis and Nancy Savannah Coke appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Sugar Loaf Twp., Marion, Arkansas, ED 45-24, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 2 sons.⁵

DraftWW11*

In 1942 James Roy Curtis registered for the draft at Lead Hill, Boone, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by worked in Lead HIll, occupation unknown, married, year of birth stated as 1895.⁶

Death*

He died on 17 January 1971 at Boone, Arkansas, at age 76; buried at Locust Cemetery.⁷

Family

Nancy Savannah Coke b. 18 Sep 1902, d. 5 Jun 1944

Children

James Roy Curtis Jr.⁸ b. 1923, d. 1976
Joe Kenneth Curtis⁸ b. 26 Apr 1927, d. 22 Feb 1947

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Foresee by JerrySekscinski.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.