W.M. Prince1

M, b. circa 1878
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*W.M. Prince was born circa 1878.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Wilson Hubert Curtis and Elizabeth Miller, on 20 September 1901 at Bedford, Tennessee; by A.D. Curtis, J.P.1 
NoteB* No further record; may have married Wilkerson.2 

Family

Elizabeth Curtis b. Nov 1879

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Infant Curtis1

?, b. 26 July 1924, d. 26 July 1924
FatherArthur Wilson Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1901, d. 1977
MotherAnnie Ruth Posey1 b. 1908
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Death*Infant Curtis died on 26 July 1924 at Bedford, Tennessee.1 
Birth*Infant Curtis was born on 26 July 1924 at Bedford, Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Betty Jean Curtis1

F, b. 18 December 1931, d. 18 December 1931
FatherArthur Wilson Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1901, d. 1977
MotherAnnie Ruth Posey1 b. 1908
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Death*Betty Jean Curtis died on 18 December 1931 at Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee.1 
Birth*She was born on 18 December 1931 at Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Nellie Jane Curtis1

F, b. 4 June 1935, d. 4 June 1935
FatherArthur Wilson Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1901, d. 1977
MotherAnnie Ruth Posey1 b. 1908
Last Edited27 Apr 2010
Death*Nellie Jane Curtis died on 4 June 1935 at Bedford, Tennessee.1 
Birth*She was born on 4 June 1935 at Bedford, Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Mitchell Crumpton1

M, b. February 1855
FatherJesse Crumpton1 b. 1827, d. 8 Nov 1863
MotherRuth Curtis1 b. 1828
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*Mitchell Crumpton was born in February 1855 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Louisa Eliza Crumpton1

F, b. 1857
FatherJesse Crumpton1 b. 1827, d. 8 Nov 1863
MotherRuth Curtis1 b. 1828
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*Louisa Eliza Crumpton was born in 1857 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Martha (Mattie Mae) Crumpton1

F, b. July 1858
FatherJesse Crumpton1 b. 1827, d. 8 Nov 1863
MotherRuth Curtis1 b. 1828
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*Martha (Mattie Mae) Crumpton was born in July 1858 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Mary Crumpton1

F, b. 1860
FatherJesse Crumpton1 b. 1827, d. 8 Nov 1863
MotherRuth Curtis1 b. 1828
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*Mary Crumpton was born in 1860 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Sarah D. Crumpton1

F, b. 1862
FatherJesse Crumpton1 b. 1827, d. 8 Nov 1863
MotherRuth Curtis1 b. 1828
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*Sarah D. Crumpton was born in 1862 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

George Miles1

M, b. circa 1825
Last Edited17 Apr 2010
Birth*George Miles was born circa 1825.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Curtis, daughter of Moses Curtis and Phebe Murphy, on 4 October 1865 at Monroe, Kentucky.1 

Family

Ruth Curtis b. 1828

Citations

  1. [S1997] Randy Curtis, "Register Report for Moses Curtis", Ancestral File.

Jonathan Curtis1

M, b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 June 1782
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Jonathan Curtis was born on 19 May 1744 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Thatcher circa 1770 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; no marrige record.2 
Death*Jonathan Curtis died on 26 June 1782 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 38.1 

Family

Mary Thatcher b. c 1750, d. 1807
Children

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.
  2. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.

Francis Curtis1

M, b. 22 December 1745
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited26 Apr 2010
Birth*Francis Curtis was born on 22 December 1745 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; two children, names unknown.1 
NoteB* "His spouse is unknown, but he had two children."2 

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.
  2. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.

Obadiah (1st) Curtis1

M, b. 13 April 1748, d. before 1750
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited22 Apr 2010
Birth*Obadiah (1st) Curtis was born on 13 April 1748 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Death*He died before 1750 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; "died young."1 

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.

Sarah Curtis1

F, b. 24 March 1750, d. 20 August 1852
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited4 May 2010
Birth*Sarah Curtis was born on 24 March 1750 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Married Name As of 16 April 1774,her married name was Edward.2 
Marriage*She married (?) Edward Taylor on 16 April 1774 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
NoteB Children named in Edward's will were Thomas, John, Elizabeth, Athaliah, Mary, Theodocia, Able and Ann.2 
Death*Sarah Curtis died on 20 August 1852 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 102.1,3 
(Witness) BioEdward Taylor owned land now in the possession of Wilson R. Kugler, James Asheraft and Paul C. Larue. He married Sarah Curtis. He died in the 85th year of his age, his wife died in her 103rd. They had 8 children: Abel, Mary, John, Ann, Elizabeth, Thomas C., Theodosia, Athaliah.
Abel married Rachel, daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Thatcher) Everitt. In 1836 he removed to Ohio, where he died in 1866 in his 92nd year. They had 9 children: Cordelia, Sarah Ann, Samuel E., Elijah E., Elizabeth M., Mary, John B., Moses R., Selina. Coredlia married Charles Wolverton of Mount Pleasant. In 1832 they removed to the West and located near Milan, Ohio, both deceased but left a number of descendants.
Sarah married David W. Hazen of Hackettstown, N.J. by whom she had 5 children, Elijah E.T., Jose K., Zela H., Kate and Ann. Elijah E. T. went West when a young man, married and settled in Illinois and had a number of descendants. Joseph K. Hazen married Miss Trimmer of German Valley. They removed to the West and then returned to the East, and was a few years residing in Brooklyn, N.Y. Had one son and one daughter. Zela H. Hazen married and resides in Mississippi and has a number of descendants. Kate and Ann are married and live in Chicago.
Samuel E., son of Abel Taylor died in 1843, he married Mary Nunno of Schooley's Mt. in 1826. She was born July 14, 1808 and died Aug 8, 1891. In 1836 they removed to the West and settled near Milan, Ohio.
Elijah E., son of Abel Taylor, married Tebecca Delne of Hope, Warren County, by whom he had 7 children: Euphany, Mary Jane, William C., Henrietta C., Elijah E., Rebecca A., Charles D. Euphany married Theodore G. Palmer of Mount Holly, N.J. They reside in Newark, have 4 children: Martha, Theodore D., Laura, Lincoln B. William C. is a widower and resides in Jersey City, N.J. Henrietta resides in Plainfield, N.J. Elijah E., Jr., resides in Newark, N.J. Rebecca married J. C. Walsh and resides in Newark, N.J.
Elijah E. Taylor, Sr., was born March 31, 1807. His wife is dead and is living in Newark and has 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, living. John B., son of Abel Taylor, married Euphany Delue, went West and located between Sandusky and Milan, Ohio. Wife and 3 children are deceased, [word cut off in copying] ..e living; married again, now lives in Tuledo [sic], Ohio. Moses R., son of Abel Taylor, resides in Lansing, Michigan. Selina, daughter of Abel Taylor, married Jacob M. Collmer of Schooley's Mt., went West; now a widower with 2 sons and their descendants [word cut off in copying] Detroit. Mary, daughter of Edward and Sarah Taylor, died in her 72nd year. She [word cut off in copying] ..married first--Risler, by whom she had 6 children: Sarah, Margaret, John T., [word cut off in copying] ...lliam T., Jacob and Thomas. Sarah married, now a widow, resides in Plainfield. ary married Samuel Probasco, both deceased, some of their descendants [word cut off in copying] ..side in Burlington, N.J.
John T. married Keturah, daughter of Elisha and Isabel (Miller) Rittenhouse, both deceased. They had 6 children. Harriet married Rev. Ephriam Rittenhouse, she is deceased, he is living in the State of Delaware. Cyrus married Sarah F., daughter of Daniel B. and Rachel (Pyatt) Rittenhouse. He is farming near Locktown. Stacy who married Hannah, daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Rittenhouse) Kugler, he is deceased. Emily married W. Yawger, he is deceased. Sarah married Sidney, son of George Johnson, they reside near Raven Rock, N.J. John married Anna Francis of Virginia and resides in the homestead near Locktown. William T. Risler, a member of the Philadelphia Bar, died Oct. 21, 1860, aged 54 years. Jacob Risler have no knowledge. Thomas T. Risler, died in Humboldt County, California, aged 51 years. He was a graduate of Hamilton College, N.Y. and was ordained a Baptist minister.
Mary, daughter of Edward Taylor, who married a second time to Michael Shurts, by whom she had 2 sons: Nathan and Taylor.4 

Family

(?) Edward Taylor b. 1748, d. 18 Jan 1833

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.
  2. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats notes.
  3. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
  4. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, pages 15, 15a.

Thomas Curtis1

M, b. 17 July 1752, d. 19 September 1823
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited8 May 2010
Birth*Thomas Curtis was born on 17 July 1752 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; check Deats records; cemetery transcription is 17 Jul 1772.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Taylor on 16 April 1774 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; same day Sarah Curtis married Edward Taylor.2 
Milit-Beg*Thomas Curtis began military service on 27 January 1776 at Pennsylvania as a Private in the company of Capt. Stewart, Pennsylvania Continental line for a term of one year. He reenlisted 12 Mar 1777 for two years as a first sergeant, and again in 1779 for the duration of the war. He fought in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Fort Washington, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point and Short Hills.3 
Milit-End*He ended military service in November 1781; following the Batlle of Yorktown.3 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 1 town lot, 1 horse, 1 cow.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1786 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 horse, 1 cow.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1789 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 town lot, 1 horse, 1 cow.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1795 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 town lot, 1 horse, 1 cow.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1802 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 horse, 1 cow.4 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1803 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 lot, 1 cow.4 
NoteB* On 1 July 1819, as a resident of Kingwood Twp., he applied for a military pension, which was approved on 31 July 1821.5 
Death*He died on 19 September 1823 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 71; 8 children, buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1,6 

Family

Elizabeth Taylor b. 6 Jul 1757, d. 11 Aug 1819
Child

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.
  2. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats notes.
  3. [S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, Revolutionary War Pension Files.
  4. [S2001] New Jersey Public Records Office, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Tax Ratables 1778-1822.
  5. [S1737] Footnote.com, Footnote.com, Refolutionary War Pension Files.
  6. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  7. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.

Obediah (2nd) Curtis1

M, b. 27 July 1755, d. 24 December 1803
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Obediah (2nd) Curtis was born on 27 July 1755 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, horses or cows.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1786 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, no horses or cows.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1789 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, no horses or cows.2 
Marriage*He married Anna Yard on 17 December 1789 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; alternate date 14 January 1790; children were John, Sarah, Adger Silas, Rachel, Mary, Francis and Uzima Elizabeth.1,3 
Tax ListObediah (2nd) Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1802 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 cow.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1802 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 cow.2 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1803 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, 1 cow.2 
Death*He died on 24 December 1803 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 48; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1,4 

Family

Anna Yard b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Children

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.
  2. [S2001] New Jersey Public Records Office, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Tax Ratables 1778-1822.
  3. [S2006] William Nelson, New Jersey Marriages, Colonial Era, 1665-1800.
  4. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  5. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.

Anna Yard1

F, b. 19 July 1768, d. 4 November 1848
Last Edited25 May 2010
Birth*Anna Yard was born on 19 July 1768.1,2 
Marriage*She married Obediah (2nd) Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis Jr. and Mary Peer, on 17 December 1789 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; alternate date 14 January 1790; children were John, Sarah, Adger Silas, Rachel, Mary, Francis and Uzima Elizabeth.1,3 
Married Name As of 14 January 1790,her married name was Curtis.1 
Death*Anna Yard died on 4 November 1848 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 80; at the home of her grand son-in-law, William W. Sutton; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1,4 

Family

Obediah (2nd) Curtis b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
Children

Citations

  1. [S1996] Jay Bee, Recollections of Baptistown, page 32.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S2006] William Nelson, New Jersey Marriages, Colonial Era, 1665-1800.
  4. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 15 Nov 1848.
  5. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.

Abel Curtis1

M, b. 29 April 1761, d. 3 February 1847
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited9 May 2010
Birth*Abel Curtis was born on 29 April 1761 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, horses or cattle.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1786 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, horses or cows.2 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1789 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, no horses or cattle.2 
Death*He died on 3 February 1847 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 85; never married; buried at Old School Baptist Churchyard.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown."
  2. [S2001] New Jersey Public Records Office, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Tax Ratables 1778-1822.
  3. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  4. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 10 Feb 1847.

Benjamin Curtis1

M, b. 10 May 1763, d. 8 February 1835
FatherThomas Curtis Jr.1 b. 24 Feb 1719, d. 15 Oct 1814
MotherMary Peer1 b. c 27 Sep 1722, d. 27 May 1813
Last Edited24 May 2010
Birth*Benjamin Curtis was born on 10 May 1763 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, horses or cattle.2 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1786 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, horses or cows.2 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1789 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, no horses or cattle.2 
Death*He died on 8 February 1835 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 71; never married; buried at Old School Baptist Churchyard.1,3,4 
NoteB* On 28 February 1835, Daniel Everitt presented in court the inventory of Benjamin Curtis, appraised by him and James Dalrymple at $190.68, including notes against Jeu and Daniel Curtis, totalling about $30, and 12 swarms of bees valued at $18.5 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown."
  2. [S2001] New Jersey Public Records Office, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Tax Ratables 1778-1822.
  3. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  4. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 18 Feb 1835.
  5. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, File No. 4209J.

David Curtis Sr.1

M, b. 5 March 1763, d. 1 February 1848
FatherBenjamin Curtis1 b. 1720, d. 12 May 1778
MotherJane Macauley1 b. 14 Apr 1735, d. 14 Jul 1821
Last Edited9 May 2010
Birth*David Curtis Sr. was born on 5 March 1763 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; calculated from tombstone, assuming he was 84 years, 10 months, 27 days old at the time of his death, as opposed to 81 years, according to the Deats transcription.2,1 
DeathExp "There was a David Curtis who owned a farm west of the Kingwood Presbyterian Church and made cider and applejack. I remember going there when a small boy with my folks on a load of apples. I was much interested in the process of making cider. I remember the big wheel that rolled around in a circular trough reducing the apples to a pumice, and then to drink cider as it ran fresh and sweet from the press was a great treat. David and Thomas Curtis were related but in what degree I have failed to learn.
David Curtis married Elizabeth Smith. Had children: Lydia, Hannah, Sarah, Jame [sic], Amy, Andrew, Benjamin, William and David. Lydia married Adam Leonard. Amy married William Cooper, the blacksmith. Andrew married Anna Dilts. Benjamin married Uzina Potts. David married Rebecca Rodenbock. Sarah, Hannah and William never married. William was minus one leg."3 
BirthHe was born on 5 March 1766 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; alternate date calculated from 1960 transcripton of David's cemetery marker (age at death: 81 years, 10 months, 27 days) poublished in the Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey.1 
(Witness) DeathHe witnessed the death of Benjamin Curtis on 12 May 1778 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; buried at Baptistown Cemetery.1 
(Witness) Tax ListDavid Curtis Sr. witnessed the tax of Jane Macauley in 1778 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 80 acres valued at $200, adjacent to Thomas Curtis.4 
(Witness) Tax ListDavid Curtis Sr. witnessed the tax of Jane Macauley in 1779 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 80 acres valued at $27, 2 horses, 2 cows.4 
Tax ListDavid Curtis Sr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1785 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 80 acres valued at $24, 3 horses, 3 cows; same parcel occupied by Jane Curtis in 1779; Jane almost certainly lived with him.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1786 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 80 acres valued at $25, 3 horses, 2 cows.4 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Smith circa 1789 at New Jersey; no marriage record.5 
Tax ListDavid Curtis Sr. appeared on the personal property tax list of 1789 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 80 acres valued at $25, 2 horses, 3 cows.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1795 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 12o acres valued at $57, 3 horses, 3 cows.4 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1802 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 120 acres valued at $106, 5 horses, 3 cows.4 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1803 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; 120 acres valued at $106, 7 horses, 3 cows.4 
(Witness) Land SaleHe witnessed the sale of land by Jeremiah Curtis on 1 March 1808 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; to David Curtis for $350, described as his 3/8th interest in the property of Ashfordby Arison, dec'd., adjacent to David Curtis, Nathaniel Rittenhouse, & William Holadges, 96 acres. Jermiah acquired John Arison's 2/8th interest on 1 Nov 1805 and Mary Arison's 1/8th interest. Jeremiah was a resident of West Buffaloe Twp., Northumberland County, Pennsylvania and apparently was not married, as the deed contained no consent of his spouse.6 
(Witness) Land SaleDavid Curtis Sr. witnessed the sale of land by Euphemia Arrison on 27 December 1808 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New jersey; to David Curtis for $133, her 1/8th share of the land of Ashfordby Arrison, dec'd., described as 96 acres adjacent to William Holliday, Barefoot Smith, Nathaniel Rittenhouse & David Curtis. Euphemia lived in Kingwood Twp. at the time.7 
(Witness) Land SaleDavid Curtis Sr. witnessed the sale of land by Daniel Curtis on 10 May 1810 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; to David Curtis for $395, the 2/8th interest of Mary Arrison, lunatic, in the property of Ashfordby Arrison, dec'd. Daniel and John B. Allen were the court-appointed guardians for Mary.8 
Land Sale* On 1 July 1822 David Curtis Sr. sold land at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, to William Roat for $120, described as 4 acres, part of two lots that David purchased from Daniel Oakes in 1820.9 
Census*He and Elizabeth Smith appeared on the census of 1830 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 368, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 2 females 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 60-69.10 
Census*David Curtis Sr. appeared on the census of 1840 at Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 282, 1 male 10-14, 1 female15-19, 1 male 40-49, 2 females 40-49, 1 male 70-79.11 
Will*He left a will on 21 January 1842 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; children named: Benjamin, William, David; Lydia, widow of Adam Leonard; Jane, wife of John Taylor; Amy, wife of William Cooper; Sarah and Hannah; granddaughter Mahala S. Curtis; grandson Matthias Curtis. Filed 30 Jul 1846.12 
Death*He died on 1 February 1848 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 84; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1 
NoteB* EXECUTORS’ SALE OF REAL ESTATE !
By virtue of the last will and testament of David Curtis, dec’d., will be sold at Public Vendue, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th of NOVEMBER next, on the first named premises, the following Real Estate, late the property of said dec’d., viz:
No. 1. A FARM, containing 67 Acres, adjoining lands of Cornelius Hoff, John Case and others, adjoining the great road leading from Baptisttown to Everittstown, one mile from the former and two and a half from the latter, pleasantly situated in the township of Kingwood, now in the tenure of David Curtis. The improvements are a frame Dwelling House one and a half stories high, with a well of water near the door, a frame Barn, a good Apple Orchard of grafted fruit. 7 or 8 Acres of Timber land, and the remainder arable and tillable land. A part of it has been limed.
No. 2. A lot of land adjoining land of Richard Rittenhouse and others and near the former, containing 42 Acres, of which two fields are in with clover and one with corn.
No. 3. A Woodlot containing 5 Acres, adjoining land of William Hoff and others which is covered with maple, hickory and White oak, which is excellent fire wood.
No. 4. A Chesnut lot, in Alexandria township, adjoining lands of Daniel Jones and others, containing 11 Acres, which will be offered in three different lots, or all together, to suit purchasers.
Any person wishing to view the above property will call on either of the subscribers living near the same.—The sale will take place between the hours of 12 and 5 o’clock P. M., when conditions will be made known and attendance given by HANNAH CURTIS, SARAH CURTIS, WM ROBERSON, Oct. 18.-ts. Executors of David Curtis, dec’d. Ogden Roberson, Auctioneer.13
 
NoteB COMMISSIONERS’ SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of an order of the Orphans’ Court of the County of Hunterdon; the subscribers, Commissioners, will sell at Public Vendue on the premises, on THURSDAY, the 25th of JANUARY next, at 12 o’clock, M., a FARM, late the property of David Curtis, dec’d., containing 48 3-4 Acres of Land, adjoining lands of William Voorhees, Jr., and others, situate in the township of Kingwood, on the road leading from Quakertown to Frenchtown, about four miles from the former and two from the latter place. The improvements consist of a comfortable Dwelling House, and a good Apple Orchard in the prime of bearing. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase will examine for themselves. Those wishing to view the premises will be shown the same by Jos. Robeson residing thereon, or by either of the subscribers, near the same. SAMUEL COOLEY, SAMUEL SLATER, ISAAC JOHNSTON, Nov. 29.-ts. Commissioners.14 

Family

Elizabeth Smith b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836
Children

Citations

  1. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  2. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
  3. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 33.
  4. [S2001] New Jersey Public Records Office, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Tax Ratables 1778-1822.
  5. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
  6. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 15, pages 138-140.
  7. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 15, pages 343-344.
  8. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 17, pages 433-434.
  9. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 36, pages 303-305.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  12. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, David Curtis, 4979J.
  13. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 18 Oct 1848.
  14. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 29 Nov 1848.
  15. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.

Susie Ruth Arnold1

F, b. 1904
Last Edited18 Apr 2010
Birth*Susie Ruth Arnold was born in 1904 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 3 September 1920,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Jesse William Curtis, son of William C. Curtis and Zelpha J. Paschal, on 3 September 1920 at Bedford, Tennessee; by J.T. Favors, J.P; witnessed by J.G. Curtis.1 
Census*Susie Ruth Arnold and Jesse William Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, ED 300, sheet 4B, occupation mechanic-auto garage, renting-$42 month, 1 son.2 

Family

Jesse William Curtis b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 1 May 1962
Child

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Finis Curtis1

M, b. 14 September 1921, d. 16 July 2008
FatherJesse William Curtis1 b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 1 May 1962
MotherSusie Ruth Arnold1 b. 1904
Last Edited7 Oct 2011
Birth*Finis Curtis was born on 14 September 1921 at Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, in the household of Jesse William Curtis and Susie Ruth Arnold; ED 300, sheet 4B, occupation mechanic-auto garage, renting-$42 month, 1 son.1 
DeathFinis Curtis died on 12 July 2008 at Colleyville, Tarrant, Texas, at age 86.2 
Obit*Finis's obituary was published in the Star-Telegram on 16 July 2008:
COLLEYVILLE -- Finis Curtis, 86, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his home in Colleyville surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst. Interment: 1 p.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Wort National Cemetery in Dallas, with military honors. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Finis was born in Shelbyville, Tenn., on Sept. 14, 1921. He joined the Navy and received his wings in Corpus Christi. He flew a PB2Y seaplane during World War II in the South Pacific theater, where he earned a Distinguished Flying Cross.
After leaving the military, he worked for American Airlines for 30 years until his retirement.
He married Eleanore Krueger in Shawnee, Okla., in 1944.
Finis was preceded in death by his parents, Susan Ruth Arnold and Jesse William Curtis; maternal grandparents, John Fischer Arnold and Tennessee Una Turner; and paternal grandparents, William C. Curtis and Zilpha Jane Paschall.
Survivors: Wife, Eleanore Krueger Curtis; son, Ronald William Curtis; daughters, Christine Curtis Laing and Robin Curtis Pond; and grandchildren, Kevin Curtis Trow, Curtis Lamar Laing, Cayce Leigh Curtis Vega and Kimberly Kaye Curtis Durrett.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers, Obituary.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Mary Thatcher1

F, b. circa 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Mary Thatcher was born circa 1750.1 
Married Name As of circa 1770,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Jonathan Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis Jr. and Mary Peer, circa 1770 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; no marrige record.1 
Married Name As of 7 September 1784,her married name was Arrison.2,3 
Marriage*Mary Thatcher married Ashfordby Arrison on 7 September 1784 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2,3 
Death*Mary Thatcher died in 1807 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 

Family 1

Jonathan Curtis b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
Children

Family 2

Ashfordby Arrison b. c 1750, d. b 1795
Children

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.
  2. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from both Arrison's estate records.
  3. [S2006] William Nelson, New Jersey Marriages, Colonial Era, 1665-1800.
  4. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Arrison estate records.

Daniel Curtis1

M, b. circa 1771, d. 25 November 1840
FatherJonathan Curtis1 b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited8 May 2010
Birth*Daniel Curtis was born circa 1771 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Tax ListHe appeared on the personal property tax list of 1795 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage, no horses or cows.2 
Tax List*He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1802 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; no acreage or livestock.2 
Land Sale* On 10 May 1810 Daniel Curtis sold land at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, to David Curtis for $395, the 2/8th interest of Mary Arrison, lunatic, in the property of Ashfordby Arrison, dec'd. Daniel and John B. Allen were the court-appointed guardians for Mary.3 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1830 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, 1 female 10-14, 2 females 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59.4 
CensusHe appeared on the census of 1840 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 296, 1 male and 1 female 60-69.5 
Death*He died on 25 November 1840 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; Date of estate inventory, appraised at $265.15.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison Estate Records.
  2. [S2001] New Jersey Public Records Office, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Tax Ratables 1778-1822.
  3. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 17, pages 433-434.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  7. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records.

Anna Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 August 1776, d. 28 May 1858
FatherJonathan Curtis1 b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited6 Mar 2012
Birth*Anna Curtis was born on 17 August 1776 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1,3 
Married Name As of 29 August 1798,her married name was Roberson.2 
Name Variation As of 29 August 1798, Anna Curtis was also known as Anna Robinson.4 
Marriage*She married William Roberson on 29 August 1798 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Opdycke, J.P.2 
Death*Anna Curtis died on 28 May 1858 at New York at age 81.3 

Family

William Roberson b. 11 Nov 1776, d. Jun 1814
Children

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.
  2. [S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
  3. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
  4. [S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.

Thomas Curtis1

M, b. 1776
FatherJonathan Curtis1 b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited3 May 2010
Birth*Thomas Curtis was born in 1776 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.

Mary Curtis1

F, b. circa 1776
FatherJonathan Curtis1 b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Mary Curtis was born circa 1776 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Married Name As of 4 December 1798,her married name was Donelly.2 
Marriage*She married Andrew Donelly on 4 December 1798 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 

Family

Andrew Donelly b. c 1776

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.
  2. [S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.

Jeremiah Curtis1

M, b. 1779, d. circa 1851
FatherJonathan Curtis1 b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited3 Jul 2010
Birth*Jeremiah Curtis was born in 1779 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
Moved*He moved to West Buffaloe Twp., Northumberland, Pennsylvania, circa 1807.3 
Land Sale* On 1 March 1808 Jeremiah Curtis sold land at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, to David Curtis for $350, described as his 3/8th interest in the property of Ashfordby Arison, dec'd., adjacent to David Curtis, Nathaniel Rittenhouse, & William Holadges, 96 acres. Jermiah acquired John Arison's 2/8th interest on 1 Nov 1805 and Mary Arison's 1/8th interest. Jeremiah was a resident of West Buffaloe Twp., Northumberland County, Pennsylvania and apparently was not married, as the deed contained no consent of his spouse.3 
Marriage*He married Sarah Benner circa 1812 at Pennsylvania.4,5 
Census*Jeremiah Curtis and Sarah Benner appeared on the census of 1820 at Potter Twp., Centre, Pennsylvania, page 252, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-45.6 
CensusJeremiah Curtis and Sarah Benner appeared on the census of 1830 at Greenfield Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania, page 70, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-10, 1 male and 2 females 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 40-50, 1 male 50-60.7 
CensusJeremiah Curtis and Sarah Benner appeared on the census of 1840 at Greenfield Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania, page 339, 1 female, 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 40-50, 1 male 60-70.8 
CensusJeremiah Curtis and Sarah Benner appeared on the census of 23 November 1850 at Juniata Twp., Blair, Pennsylvania, page 189b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.2 
Death*Jeremiah Curtis died circa 1851 at Blair, Pennsylvania.9,10 
NoteB* Sun Mar 7 14:00:16 1999
E-mail: George A. Hazelton
Query: I am seeking information on Jeremiah CURTIS, who was born ca. 1779 in New Jersey (or possibly New York State). Jeremiah CURTIS first appears in records of Centre Co., PA in 1814 (will of James POTTER) and 1820 (federal census of Potter Twp. Centre Co., PA). In Centre Co. he was married to Sarah (maiden name probably BENNER) and at least 2 of their children were bore in this area. After 1824 the family moved to that part of Bedford Co., PA which would later become Blair Co., PA. In the 1850 census of Blair Co. PA, Jeremiah is shown as 71 years of age and having been born in. NJ. Jeremiah died in 1851 and his wife, Sarah, died in 1864, both in Blair Co., PA. The known children of Jeremiah and Sarah CURTIS were: 1. John B., b. 1814 in Boalsburg, PA and married B. FRY. 2. Mary, b. 1818 in PA and married James MARSDEN. 3. Henry, b. 1820-30 in PA. 4. Sarah, b. 1823-27 in PA and married ___ NOF(F)SKER. 5. Martha, b. ca. 1830 in PA. Any information on Jeremiah and Sarah (prob. BENNER) CURTIS would be welcomed. Thnaks. George A. Hazelton.11 

Family

Sarah Benner b. 1794, d. c 1864
Children

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 15, pages 138-140.
  4. [S2035] Mcgcurtis, "Curtis Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1820-1850.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1820.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  10. [S2036] George A. Hazelton, "Jeremiah Curtis," e-mail to Rootsweb Centre County List, 7 March 1999.
  11. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Rootsweb, Centre County Queries, March-April 1999.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
  13. [S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.

Sarah Curtis1

F, b. 13 August 1781, d. 10 March 1849
FatherJonathan Curtis1 b. 19 May 1744, d. 26 Jun 1782
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Sarah Curtis was born on 13 August 1781 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1,2 
Married Name As of 15 May 1802,her married name was Britton.3,4 
Marriage*She married Samuel Britton on 15 May 1802 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; also Brittain.3,4 
Death*Sarah Curtis died on 10 March 1849 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 67; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery; age transcribed as 87 years; believe to be 67.2 

Family

Samuel Britton b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
Children

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate records.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate recoards.
  4. [S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
  5. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File.
  6. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File, Hiram Deats Collection.

Samuel Britton1

M, b. 17 March 1779, d. 19 October 1814
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Samuel Britton was born on 17 March 1779 at New Jersey; son of Nathaniel Britton and Thisbe Anderson.2,3 
Marriage*He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of Jonathan Curtis and Mary Thatcher, on 15 May 1802 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; also Brittain.1,4 
Death*Samuel Britton died on 19 October 1814 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 35; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.2 

Family

Sarah Curtis b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Children

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", Arrison estate recoards.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File.
  4. [S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
  5. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File, Hiram Deats Collection.