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Laura Curtis¹

F, b. May 1880

Father

Benjamin Marion Curtis¹ b. 16 Jan 1843, d. 20 Feb 1911

Mother

Mary Caroline Strickler¹ b. 31 Oct 1844, d. 27 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Mar 2010

Birth*

Laura Curtis was born in May 1880 at Washington, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Mountain Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Marion Curtis and Mary Caroline Strickler; page 606D, occupation farmer, 8 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Robert Miles Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 May 1880, d. 26 November 1964

Father

Benjamin Marion Curtis¹ b. 16 Jan 1843, d. 20 Feb 1911

Mother

Mary Caroline Strickler¹ b. 31 Oct 1844, d. 27 Feb 1925

Last Edited

25 Mar 2010

Birth*

Robert Miles Curtis was born on 24 May 1880 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Prairie Grove Village, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Marion Curtis and Mary Caroline Strickler; ED 110, sheet 4A, occupation assistant postmaster, renting, married 35 years, 13 children, 10 living.¹

Marriage*

Robert Miles Curtis married Estella Irene Lewis circa 1909 at Arkansas.²

Census*

Robert Miles Curtis and Estella Irene Lewis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 144, sheet 4B, occupation butcher-own shop, married 1 year, 1 son, and Francis Lewis.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Robert Miles Curtis registered for the draft at Lincoln, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Estella, described as short, stout, blue eyes, brown hair.³

Census

He and Estella Irene Lewis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Lincoln Town, Washington, Arkansas, ED 150, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Robert Miles Curtis and Estella Irene Lewis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Starr Hill Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 37, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 10 children at home.⁶

Death*

Robert Miles Curtis died on 26 November 1964 at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, at age 84.²

Family

Estella Irene Lewis b. 12 Oct 1890, d. 5 Feb 1960

Children

Robert Harry Curtis⁴ b. 1909
Benjamin Marion Curtis⁵ b. 1911
Lewis Edward Curtis⁵ b. 4 Dec 1912, d. 10 Jun 1997
M. Phyllis Curtis⁵ b. 1914
Nina L. Curtis⁵ b. 1917
Theda M. Curtis⁵ b. 1919
Warren H. Curtis⁶ b. 1920
Roberta Curtis⁶ b. 1922
Willadean Curtis⁶ b. 1924
Nelson David Curtis+⁶ b. 13 Jan 1927, d. 19 Jun 2007
Martha Curtis⁷ b. bt 1930 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas; obituary of Lewis Edward Curtis.

Eliza Ester Curtis^1,2

F, b. 4 November 1881, d. 14 September 1960

Father

Benjamin Marion Curtis¹ b. 16 Jan 1843, d. 20 Feb 1911

Mother

Mary Caroline Strickler¹ b. 31 Oct 1844, d. 27 Feb 1925

Last Edited

26 Mar 2010

Birth*

Eliza Ester Curtis was born on 4 November 1881 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Prairie Grove Village, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Marion Curtis and Mary Caroline Strickler; ED 110, sheet 4A, occupation assistant postmaster, renting, married 35 years, 13 children, 10 living.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1902,her married name was Marrs.²

Marriage*

Eliza Ester Curtis married J.M. (Mack) Marrs circa 1902 at Arkansas.²

Census*

Eliza Ester Curtis and J.M. (Mack) Marrs appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Village, Washington, Arkansas, ED 144, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Census

Eliza Ester Curtis and J.M. (Mack) Marrs appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Watova Twp., Nowata, Oklahoma, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 9 children and Nelson Curtis at home.⁵

Death*

Eliza Ester Curtis died on 14 September 1960 at Milbrae, San Mateo, California, at age 78.³

Family

J.M. (Mack) Marrs b. 15 Aug 1883, d. 21 Jun 1970

Children

Vivian E. Marrs⁴ b. 1903
Vera Dorothy Marrs+⁴ b. 27 Aug 1906, d. 30 Dec 1935
Benjamin Charlie Marrs⁶ b. 8 Jun 1908, d. 28 Jan 1992
Mack C. Marrs³ b. 25 Nov 1911, d. 12 May 1944
Lillian M. Marrs⁵ b. 1913
Ralph M. Marrs⁵ b. 12 Feb 1916, d. 16 Oct 1974
Mary M. Marrs⁵ b. 1917
Joseph M. Marrs⁵ b. 1919
Clinton G. Marrs⁵ b. 13 Oct 1923, d. 20 Jul 2005
Clarence L. Marrs⁵ b. 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1987] SilasJones1950, "Jones Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

John Elza Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 December 1883, d. 1949

Father

Benjamin Marion Curtis¹ b. 16 Jan 1843, d. 20 Feb 1911

Mother

Mary Caroline Strickler¹ b. 31 Oct 1844, d. 27 Feb 1925

Last Edited

26 Mar 2010

Birth*

John Elza Curtis was born on 23 December 1883 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

John Elza Curtis married Annis C. Frederick circa 1909 at Arkansas.³

Census*

John Elza Curtis and Annis C. Frederick appeared on the census of 11 April 1910 at Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Township, Washington, Arkansas, ED 144, sheet 2B, occupation barber, renting, married 1 year, 1 on.⁵

Census

John Elza Curtis and Annis C. Frederick appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Dara Twp., Crawford, Arkansas, ED 6, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Census

John Elza Curtis and Annis C. Frederick appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Mannford Twp., Creek, Arkansas, ED 26, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁷

Death*

John Elza Curtis died in 1949 at Creek, Oklahoma; buried at Highland Cemetery.³

Family

Annis C. Frederick b. 1892, d. 1960

Children

Richard E. Curtis⁸ b. 1910, d. bt 1910 - 1920
Roy J. Curtis⁶ b. 12 Apr 1912, d. Mar 1987
Taul Ladd Curtis³ b. 26 Apr 1916, d. 1 May 2005
Joel C. Curtis⁶ b. 5 Dec 1918, d. 1 Nov 1992
Dorothy J. Curtis⁷ b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1987] SilasJones1950, "Jones Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Highland, Creek County, Oklahoma.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.

Mattie Jane Curtis¹

F, b. October 1886

Father

Benjamin Marion Curtis¹ b. 16 Jan 1843, d. 20 Feb 1911

Mother

Mary Caroline Strickler¹ b. 31 Oct 1844, d. 27 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Mar 2010

Birth*

Mattie Jane Curtis was born in October 1886 at Washington, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Mattie Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Benjamin Marion Curtis and Mary Caroline Strickler; ED 144, sheet 6B, occupation postal clerk, renting, 12 children, 11 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Ella Jane Holcomb¹

F, b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Ella Jane Holcomb was born in 1867 at Arkansas.^1,2

Married Name

As of 29 March 1886,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Washington Curtis, son of Benjamin Marion Curtis and Mary Caroline Strickler, on 29 March 1886 at Washington, Arkansas.¹

Census*

Ella Jane Holcomb and James Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Prairie Grove Village, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, occupation farm laborer, renting, ED 110, sheet4A, married 13 years, 5 children, 4 living.³

Census

Ella Jane Holcomb and James Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 144, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 6 children, 6 living.²

Census

Ella Jane Holcomb and James Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 149, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

Death*

Ella Jane Holcomb died on 27 May 1925 at Washington, Arkansas; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery (no dates on marker.)⁵

Family

James Washington Curtis b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Children

Walter Lee Curtis³ b. 18 Feb 1887, d. 15 Jun 1946
Nealey Marion Curtis+³ b. 20 Aug 1887, d. 13 Apr 1942
Nona May Curtis³ b. Sep 1894
Carthel D. Curtis+³ b. 11 Jun 1897, d. 28 Nov 1948
Earl B. Curtis+³ b. 14 Aug 1901, d. 14 Feb 1978
Elva Denton Curtis² b. 4 Oct 1903, d. 10 Apr 1993

Citations

[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.

Walter Lee Curtis¹

M, b. 18 February 1887, d. 15 June 1946

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Mother

Ella Jane Holcomb¹ b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 Mar 2010

Birth*

Walter Lee Curtis was born on 18 February 1887 at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Prairie Grove Village, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; occupation farm laborer, renting, ED 110, sheet4A, married 13 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Walter Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 144, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 6 children, 6 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Walter Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, red hair.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 149, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Walter Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Cane Hill Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Earl B. Curtis and Lillian N. McDonald; ED 72-3, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters, father and brother.⁵

Death*

Walter Lee Curtis died on 15 June 1946 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 59; WW I veteran; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery.^6,7

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.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.

Nealey Marion Curtis^1,2

M, b. 20 August 1887, d. 13 April 1942

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Mother

Ella Jane Holcomb¹ b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Nealey Marion Curtis was born on 20 August 1887 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas; draft registration says 20 August 1889.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Nealey Marion Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 144, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Nealey Marion Curtis registered for the draft at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by Fred Lewis as a farmer, single, described as short, medium build, blue eyes, red hair.²

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Nealey Marion Curtis married Sadie Evaline Cavin on 31 July 1922 at Washington, Arkansas.^6,7

Census*

Nealey Marion Curtis and Sadie Evaline Cavin appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Prairie Grove Town, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 28, sheet 7A, no occupation, Sadie took in laundry, renting, 2 children and Margaret M. Cavin.⁶

Census

Nealey Marion Curtis and Sadie Evaline Cavin appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, ED 72-31, sheet 1A, occupation laborer-road construction, renting.⁸

Death*

Nealey Marion Curtis died on 13 April 1942 at Madison, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 54; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Washington County.^3,9

Family

Sadie Evaline Cavin b. 20 Feb 1897, d. 4 Sep 1987

Children

William FaY Curtis⁶ b. 13 Jul 1923, d. 1 Apr 2014
James Lloyd Curtis⁶ b. 1 Oct 1926, d. 31 Dec 1978
Betty Josephine Curtis⁸ b. 31 Aug 1931, d. 29 Dec 1989

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Ancestors of Rhonda Etter.

Nona May Curtis¹

F, b. September 1894

Father

James Washington Curtis² b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Mother

Ella Jane Holcomb² b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Nona May Curtis was born in September 1894 at Washington, Arkansas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Prairie Grove Village, Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; occupation farm laborer, renting, ED 110, sheet4A, married 13 years, 5 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Nona May Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 144, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 6 children, 6 living.³

Citations

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

Carthel D. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 11 June 1897, d. 28 November 1948

Father

James Washington Curtis³ b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Mother

Ella Jane Holcomb³ b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Carthel D. Curtis was born on 11 June 1897 at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; tombstone says 15 April 1899, no explanation.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

Carthel D. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 144, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 24 August 1918 Carthel D. Curtis registered for the draft at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by James Washington Curtis as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light red hair.⁴

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Carthel D. Curtis married Elsie Ora McDonald on 31 July 1922 at Washington, Arkansas.⁷

Census*

Carthel D. Curtis and Elsie Ora McDonald appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Valley Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 40, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son, lived next to the McDonalds.⁸

Census

Carthel D. Curtis and Elsie Ora McDonald appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at Valley Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 72-42, sheet 3A, occupation laborer-WPA, real estate valued at $130, 1 son.⁹

Death*

Carthel D. Curtis died on 28 November 1948 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 51; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery.^2,10

Family

Elsie Ora McDonald b. 25 Jun 1899, d. 21 Sep 1989

Child

Abner J. Curtis⁸ b. 2 Aug 1926, d. 2 Oct 1962

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger^1,2

F, b. 30 April 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

20 Mar 2010

Birth*

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger was born on 30 April 1874 at Campbell Branch, Washington, Arkansas; daughter of Marcus Alexander (Alex) Stockburger and Sarah D. Carroll.^1,2

Married Name

As of 11 November 1892,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert Graham Curtis, son of Franklin Farris Curtis and Narcissa Jane Karnes, on 11 November 1892 at Washington, Arkansas.¹

Census*

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger and Robert Graham Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.³

Census*

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 156, sheet 5A, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Death*

She died on 11 May 1949 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 75; buried at Baptist Ford Cemeter.²

Family

Robert Graham Curtis b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Children

Oscar Lee Curtis+⁵ b. 1 Jan 1894, d. 13 Nov 1944
Bryan George Curtis+⁵ b. 21 Sep 1895, d. 24 Feb 1969
Gladys Dove Curtis+⁵ b. 15 Aug 1897, d. 11 Apr 1966
Jewell Wyoma Curtis+³ b. 14 Oct 1899, d. 9 Mar 1980
Jefferson Davis Curtis³ b. 29 Jan 1903, d. 6 Jul 1953
Ivan Benjamin Curtis³ b. 10 Mar 1906, d. 7 Dec 1983
Frank Alexander Curtis³ b. 24 Jan 1908, d. 28 Sep 1971
Paul Sherman Curtis³ b. 24 Nov 1910, d. 1962
Leah Narcissa Curtis⁴ b. 15 Feb 1912, d. 16 Jan 1992

Citations

[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Oscar Lee Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1 January 1894, d. 13 November 1944

Father

Robert Graham Curtis³ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger³ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Oscar Lee Curtis was born on 1 January 1894 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis; ED 118, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

(Witness) Census

Oscar Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁴

Marriage*

Oscar Lee Curtis married Bernice Wynoma Roberts on 29 December 1916 at Arkansas.^5,6

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Oscar Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Henrietta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma; at the time, he was employed by illegible, married, described as tall, slender, grey eyes, brown hair.²

Census*

He and Bernice Wynoma Roberts appeared on the census of 31 March 1920 at Henrietta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, ED 117, sheet 12A, occupation clerk-furniture, 1 son.⁵

Census

Oscar Lee Curtis and Bernice Wynoma Roberts appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Center Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 4, sheet 6B, occupation teacher-public school, renting-$11 month, 3 children at home.⁷

Census

Oscar Lee Curtis and Bernice Wynoma Roberts appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, ED 72-26B, sheet 2B, occupation city letter carrier-postal dept., real estate valued at $3,000, 4 children.⁸

Death*

Oscar Lee Curtis died on 13 November 1944 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 50; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery.^9,10

Family

Bernice Wynoma Roberts b. 6 Sep 1896, d. 9 Mar 1983

Children

Oscar Lee Curtis Jr.⁵ b. 13 Mar 1919, d. 7 Sep 2005
Lucretia Alice Curtis⁷ b. 5 Feb 1921, d. 2 Oct 2008
Marcus Alexander Stockburger Curtis⁷ b. 13 Aug 1925
Frederick Robert Curtis⁹ b. 17 Nov 1931, d. 23 Dec 1965

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S892] Arkansas Dept. of Health, Arkansas Death Index.

Bryan George Curtis^1,2

M, b. 21 September 1895, d. 24 February 1969

Father

Robert Graham Curtis³ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger³ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

23 Mar 2010

Birth*

Bryan George Curtis was born on 21 September 1895 at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

Bryan George Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁵

Marriage*

Bryan George Curtis married Zatha Mae Blumenberg on 18 January 1916 at Arkansas.⁶

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Bryan George Curtis registered for the draft at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and child, described as medium height, medium build, light blue eyes, dark brown hair.²

Census*

He and Zatha Mae Blumenberg appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 156, sheet 9B, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 children.⁷

Census

Bryan George Curtis and Zatha Mae Blumenberg appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 43, sheet 4B, occupation house carpenter, owned home valued at $537, 7 children at home.⁸

Death*

Bryan George Curtis died on 24 February 1969 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, at age 73; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery.^6,4,9

Family

Zatha Mae Blumenberg b. 20 May 1896, d. 8 Apr 1978

Children

Sherman L. Curtis⁶ b. Mar 1917, d. Sep 1917
Lilabel Curtis⁷ b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 27 Feb 1993
Clayton Reede Curtis⁷ b. 3 Oct 1919, d. 1 Apr 1986
Prella Mae Curtis⁸ b. 6 May 1922, d. 11 Feb 1998
Calvin Leonard Curtis+⁸ b. 11 Nov 1923, d. 4 Oct 1976
Robert Vine Curtis⁸ b. 27 Sep 1925, d. 10 Feb 1988
Alice Lorraine Curtis⁸ b. 30 Apr 1927
Herman Derrill Curtis⁸ b. 30 Aug 1929
Last Child Curtis⁶ b. bt 1930 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.

Gladys Dove Curtis^1,2

F, b. 15 August 1897, d. 11 April 1966

Father

Robert Graham Curtis³ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger³ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

24 Mar 2010

Birth*

Gladys Dove Curtis was born on 15 August 1897 at Washington, Arkansas.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis; ED 118, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, married 8 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

(Witness) Census

Gladys Dove Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 28 April 1918,her married name was Karnes.²

Marriage*

Gladys Dove Curtis married Stinman Warren Karnes on 28 April 1918 at Washington, Arkansas.²

Census*

Gladys Dove Curtis and Stinman Warren Karnes appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 156, sheet 9B, occupation laborer-flour mill, owned hme, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

Gladys Dove Curtis and Stinman Warren Karnes appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Cane Hill Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 3, sheet 4A, occupation rural mail carrier, owned home, 6 children.⁷

Death*

Gladys Dove Curtis died on 11 April 1966 at Washington, Arkansas, at age 68; occupation teacher, buried at Cane Hill Cemetery.^2,4

Family

Stinman Warren Karnes b. 27 Mar 1897, d. 19 Jun 1992

Children

Gladys Merrill Karnes⁶ b. 17 Mar 1919, d. 28 Mar 1997
Carolyn Marguerite Karnes⁷ b. 20 Dec 1920, d. 16 Jan 2010
Stinman Warren Karnes Jr.⁷ b. 21 Aug 1923, d. 6 Dec 1980
Charles Curtis Karnes⁷ b. 6 Dec 1925, d. 18 Jan 1974
Helen Allean Karnes⁷ b. 30 Dec 1927
Wanda Karnes⁷ b. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Cane Hill, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ada Alta Brown^1,2

F, b. 29 July 1875, d. 18 January 1966

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Ada Alta Brown was born on 29 July 1875 at Arkansas.^3,2

Married Name

As of 18 February 1894,her married name was Curtis.^3,4

Marriage*

She married George Andrew Curtis, son of Franklin Farris Curtis and Narcissa Jane Karnes, on 18 February 1894 at Arkansas; no marriage record found.^3,2,4

Census*

Ada Alta Brown and George Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 118, sheet 11B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

Census

Ada Alta Brown and George Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at West Fork, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 157, sheet 2A, occupation bank cashier, owned home, married 16 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁵

Census

Ada Alta Brown and George Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 156, sheet 10B, occupation bank cashier, owned home, 4 children at home.⁶

Census

Ada Alta Brown and George Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, ED 43, sheet 10B, occupation helper-furniture factory, renting-$40 month, 3 children at home.⁷

Death*

Ada Alta Brown died on 18 January 1966 at Arkansas at age 90; buried at West Fork Cemetery.^2,4

Family

George Andrew Curtis b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Children

Lola Mae Curtis³ b. 27 Mar 1895, d. 25 Oct 1988
White Ural Curtis+³ b. 23 Oct 1897, d. 9 Jun 1963
Doyle Bertie Curtis⁵ b. 28 Jul 1900, d. 1952
Ercel Don Curtis⁵ b. 19 Nov 1902, d. 17 Nov 1975
Verna Allie Curtis⁵ b. 30 Oct 1905
Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis⁵ b. 6 Apr 1909

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Fork, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Lola Mae Curtis¹

F, b. 27 March 1895, d. 25 October 1988

Father

George Andrew Curtis² b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Mother

Ada Alta Brown² b. 29 Jul 1875, d. 18 Jan 1966

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Lola Mae Curtis was born on 27 March 1895 at Washington, Arkansas.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 118, sheet 11B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Lola Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 West Fork, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 157, sheet 2A, occupation bank cashier, owned home, married 16 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 31 July 1916,her married name was Dameron.³

Marriage*

Lola Mae Curtis married Charles William Dameron on 31 July 1916 at Arkansas.³

Census*

Lola Mae Curtis and Charles William Dameron appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, ED 149, sheet 7A, occupation clerk-railroad company, renting, no children.⁶

Death*

Lola Mae Curtis died on 25 October 1988 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, at age 93; buried at West Fork Cemetery in Washington County.⁴

Family

Charles William Dameron b. 6 May 1895, d. 3 Oct 1980

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Fork, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

White Ural Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 October 1897, d. 9 June 1963

Father

George Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Mother

Ada Alta Brown¹ b. 29 Jul 1875, d. 18 Jan 1966

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

White Ural Curtis was born on 23 October 1897 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 118, sheet 11B, occupation merchant, owned home, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

White Ural Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 West Fork, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 157, sheet 2A, occupation bank cashier, owned home, married 16 years, 6 children, 6 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 White Ural Curtis registered for the draft at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 156, sheet 10B, occupation bank cashier, owned home, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

White Ural Curtis married Lena Tankersley on 29 June 1926 at Arkansas; no marriage record found.^5,6

Census*

White Ural Curtis and Lena Tankersley appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, ED 53, sheet 3B, manager, White Dairy; Helen was the book keeper, owned home valued at $1,000, 1 son.⁵

Death

White Ural Curtis died on 8 June 1963 at Hayward, California, at age 65; in an Alameda County hospital; buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.^7,8

Death*

He died on 9 June 1963 at Arkansas at age 65; buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.⁸

Family

Lena Tankersley b. 1898, d. 8 Jun 1963

Child

Ural Eroy Curtis⁵ b. 15 Sep 1927, d. 13 Jun 1998

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.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Earl B. Curtis¹

M, b. 14 August 1901, d. 14 February 1978

Father

James Washington Curtis¹ b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Mother

Ella Jane Holcomb¹ b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Earl B. Curtis was born on 14 August 1901 at Washington, Arkansas; from SSDI; tombstone says 4 August 1903.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 144, sheet 15A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Earl B. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 149, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Earl B. Curtis married Lillian N. McDonald on 21 March 1924 at Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas.^3,6

Census*

Earl B. Curtis and Lillian N. McDonald appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 29, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and father at home.⁷

Census

Earl B. Curtis and Lillian N. McDonald appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Cane Hill Twp., Washington, Arkansas, ED 72-3, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters, father and brother.⁸

Death*

Earl B. Curtis died on 14 February 1978 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, at age 76; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery.^2,9

Family

Lillian N. McDonald b. 4 Jun 1908, d. 26 Feb 1993

Children

James H. Curtis⁷ b. 1926
Hildra June Curtis⁷ b. 10 Jan 1926, d. 2 Jul 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas.

Elva Denton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 4 October 1903, d. 10 April 1993

Father

James Washington Curtis³ b. 20 Apr 1866, d. 1 Dec 1946

Mother

Ella Jane Holcomb³ b. 1867, d. 27 May 1925

Last Edited

20 May 2016

Birth*

Elva Denton Curtis was born on 4 October 1903 at Washington, Arkansas; from SSDI; cemetery marker says 1904.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

Elva Denton Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Prairie Grove Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of James Washington Curtis and Ella Jane Holcomb; ED 149, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Elva Denton Curtis married Vrgie Helen Bishop on 3 October 1925 at Washington, Arkansas.^2,6

Death*

Elva Denton Curtis died on 10 April 1993 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, at age 89; buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery.^2,4

Family

Vrgie Helen Bishop b. 8 Mar 1907, d. 10 Mar 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.

Jewell Wyoma Curtis^1,2

F, b. 14 October 1899, d. 9 March 1980

Father

Robert Graham Curtis¹ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger¹ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

23 Mar 2010

Birth*

Jewell Wyoma Curtis was born on 14 October 1899 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Jewell Wyoma Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Jewell Wyoma Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 156, sheet 5A, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 24 November 1921,her married name was Gollaher.²

Marriage*

Jewell Wyoma Curtis married Leroy Roderick Gollaher on 24 November 1921 at Greenland, Washington, Arkansas.²

Census*

Jewell Wyoma Curtis and Leroy Roderick Gollaher appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Valley Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, ED 61, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$7 month, 3 children.⁵

Death*

Jewell Wyoma Curtis died on 9 March 1980 at Sacramento, Sacramento, California, at age 80; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery in Washington County.²

Family

Leroy Roderick Gollaher b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 29 Feb 1968

Children

Clint Curtis Gollaher⁵ b. 20 Nov 1923
Leota Gladys Gollaher⁵ b. 9 Dec 1924, d. 13 Dec 2002
Norma Leah Gollaher⁵ b. 4 May 1928
Last Child Gollaher⁶ b. bt 1930 - 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.

Jefferson Davis Curtis^1,2

M, b. 29 January 1903, d. 6 July 1953

Father

Robert Graham Curtis¹ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger¹ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

24 Mar 2010

Birth*

Jefferson Davis Curtis was born on 29 January 1903 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Jefferson Davis Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 156, sheet 5A, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Jefferson Davis Curtis married Ruth Eugenia Martin on 7 April 1934 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas.²

Death*

Jefferson Davis Curtis died on 6 July 1953 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, at age 50; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery.^3,2

Family

Ruth Eugenia Martin b. 7 Oct 1917

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ivan Benjamin Curtis^1,2

M, b. 10 March 1906, d. 7 December 1983

Father

Robert Graham Curtis¹ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger¹ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

24 Mar 2010

Birth*

Ivan Benjamin Curtis was born on 10 March 1906 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Ivan Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 156, sheet 5A, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Ivan Benjamin Curtis married Ruby Guinn after 1930.²

Death*

Ivan Benjamin Curtis died on 7 December 1983 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, at age 77; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery.^5,3

Family

Ruby Guinn b. 22 Mar 1912, d. 1 Apr 1992

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Frank Alexander Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 24 January 1908, d. 28 September 1971

Father

Robert Graham Curtis¹ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger¹ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

24 Mar 2010

Birth*

Frank Alexander Curtis was born on 24 January 1908 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Frank Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 156, sheet 5A, widowed, 6 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Frank Alexander Curtis married Wanda Walker on 24 December 1939 at Washington, Arkansas.³

Death*

Frank Alexander Curtis died on 28 September 1971 at age 63; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery in Washington County, Arkansas.^2,5

Family

Wanda Walker b. 14 Nov 1909, d. 6 Nov 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Paul Sherman Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 November 1910, d. 1962

Father

Robert Graham Curtis³ b. 26 Oct 1869, d. 4 Aug 1925

Mother

Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger³ b. 30 Apr 1874, d. 11 May 1949

Last Edited

24 Mar 2010

(Witness) Census

Paul Sherman Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 18 years, 9 children, 8 living.³

Birth*

Paul Sherman Curtis was born on 24 November 1910 at Washington, Arkansas.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of Euphemia (Effie) Alice Stockburger; ED 156, sheet 5A, widowed, 6 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Paul Sherman Curtis married Loma Lucilla Andrews on 17 December 1938 at Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas.²

Death*

Paul Sherman Curtis died in 1962; buried at Baptist Ford Cemetery.⁴

Family

Loma Lucilla Andrews b. 29 Aug 1916, d. 24 Jul 2004

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1802] " draws from book "Our Roots were in West Fork" "Slomon, "Karnes from TN to ARK", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Baptist Ford, Washington County, Arkansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Doyle Bertie Curtis^1,2

M, b. 28 July 1900, d. 1952

Father

George Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Mother

Ada Alta Brown¹ b. 29 Jul 1875, d. 18 Jan 1966

Last Edited

20 Mar 2010

Birth*

Doyle Bertie Curtis was born on 28 July 1900 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,2

DraftWW1*

On 9 September 1918 Doyle Bertie Curtis registered for the draft at West Fork, Washington, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by his father, as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, dark hair.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 43, sheet 10B, occupation helper-furniture factory, renting-$40 month, 3 children at home.³

Death*

Doyle Bertie Curtis died in 1952; buried at West Fork Cemetery in Washington County.⁴

Citations

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

Ercel Don Curtis¹

F, b. 19 November 1902, d. 17 November 1975

Father

George Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Mother

Ada Alta Brown¹ b. 29 Jul 1875, d. 18 Jan 1966

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Ercel Don Curtis was born on 19 November 1902 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 West Fork Town, West Fork Twp., Washington, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 156, sheet 10B, occupation bank cashier, owned home, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 3 July 1928,her married name was McGraw.²

Marriage*

Ercel Don Curtis married Charles K. McGraw on 3 July 1928.²

Death*

Ercel Don Curtis died on 17 November 1975 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, at age 72; buried at Rose Lawn Park Cemetery.^4,5

Family

Charles K. McGraw b. 5 Jan 1899, d. 29 Sep 1978

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rose Lawn Park, Sebastian County, Arkansas.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Verna Allie Curtis^1,2

F, b. 30 October 1905

Father

George Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Mother

Ada Alta Brown¹ b. 29 Jul 1875, d. 18 Jan 1966

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Verna Allie Curtis was born on 30 October 1905 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Verna Allie Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 43, sheet 10B, occupation helper-furniture factory, renting-$40 month, 3 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 3 September 1937,her married name was Van Eaton.³

Marriage*

Verna Allie Curtis married Harold Van Eaton on 3 September 1937 at Arkansas.³

Family

Harold Van Eaton b. c 1900, d. Jul 1960

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Fork, Washington County, Arkansas; note for Ada Curtis.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 6 April 1909

Father

George Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1859, d. 25 Jan 1936

Mother

Ada Alta Brown¹ b. 29 Jul 1875, d. 18 Jan 1966

Last Edited

22 Mar 2010

Birth*

Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis was born on 6 April 1909 at Washington, Arkansas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, in the household of George Andrew Curtis and Ada Alta Brown; ED 43, sheet 10B, occupation helper-furniture factory, renting-$40 month, 3 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 14 September 1946,her married name was Losure.⁶

Marriage*

Matilda (Mattie) Larama Curtis married Homer Losure on 14 September 1946.⁶

Family

Homer Losure b. 8 Dec 1900, d. May 1975

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Fork, Washington County, Arkansas; note for Ada Curtis.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 75.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1985] Emerette Goff Fine, Vinett Fine and his Descendants, page 76.

Nettie Harrell Curtis^1,2

F, b. December 1884

Father

Robert Graham Curtis¹ b. 2 Feb 1854, d. 11 Dec 1939

Mother

Martha L. Harrell¹ b. 1853, d. 8 Mar 1919

Last Edited

19 Mar 2010

Birth*

Nettie Harrell Curtis was born in December 1884 at Crawford, Arkansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Jasper Twp., Crawford, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Martha L. Harrell; ED 54, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

Married Name

As of 8 June 1910,her married name was Benjamin.²

Marriage*

Nettie Harrell Curtis married B.S. Benjamin on 8 June 1910 at Crawford, Arkansas; bride of Fort Smith, groom of Houston, Texas; by Joseph Connell, M.G.²

(Witness) Census

Nettie Harrell Curtis appeared on the census of 14 July 1910 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Martha L. Harrell; ED 150, sheet 34B, occupation laborer-furniture factory, renting, married 27 years, 3 children, 2 living.³

Family

B.S. Benjamin b. 1884

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Carl B. Curtis¹

M, b. 10 July 1886

Father

Robert Graham Curtis¹ b. 2 Feb 1854, d. 11 Dec 1939

Mother

Martha L. Harrell¹ b. 1853, d. 8 Mar 1919

Last Edited

19 Mar 2010

Birth*

Carl B. Curtis was born on 10 July 1886 at Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Jasper Twp., Crawford, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Martha L. Harrell; ED 54, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Carl B. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 July 1910 Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, in the household of Robert Graham Curtis and Martha L. Harrell; ED 150, sheet 34B, occupation laborer-furniture factory, renting, married 27 years, 3 children, 2 living.³

Marriage*

Carl B. Curtis married Bertha G. Maxey on 25 May 1913 at Crawford, Arkansas; bride and groom of Fort Smith; by H.G. Pernot, J.P.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Carl B. Curtis registered for the draft at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by St. Louis & S.F. Railroad Co. as a machinist helper in the railroad shop, wife and 2 children, described as medium height, slender, blue eyes, brown hair.²

Census*

He and Bertha G. Maxey appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, ED 100, sheet 3A, occupation machinist-frisco shop, renting, 2 sons, father, and in-laws.⁵

Census

Carl B. Curtis and Bertha G. Maxey appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, ED 41, sheet 7B, occupation agent-furniture, renting, 2 sons and father at home.⁶

Family

Bertha G. Maxey b. 1892

Children

Vernon Curtis⁵ b. 29 Nov 1913, d. Aug 1964
Raymond Curtis⁵ b. 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.