Stacy Britton1

M, b. 6 September 1811, d. 6 November 1814
FatherSamuel Britton1 b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
MotherSarah Curtis1 b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Last Edited23 Apr 2010
Birth*Stacy Britton was born on 6 September 1811 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Death*He died on 6 November 1814 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 3; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."

Lavinia Britton1

F, b. 1813
FatherSamuel Britton1 b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
MotherSarah Curtis1 b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Last Edited23 Apr 2010
Birth*Lavinia Britton was born in 1813 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1834,her married name was Coughlin.1 
Marriage*She married David Coughlin circa 1834 at New Jersey.1,2 
Census*Lavinia Britton and David Coughlin appeared on the census of 7 September 1850 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 193b, occupation innkeeper, real estate valued at $1,500, 6 children.2 

Family

David Coughlin b. 1804

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

David Coughlin1

M, b. 1804
Last Edited23 Apr 2010
Birth*David Coughlin was born in 1804 at Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*He married Lavinia Britton, daughter of Samuel Britton and Sarah Curtis, circa 1834 at New Jersey.1,2 
Census*David Coughlin and Lavinia Britton appeared on the census of 7 September 1850 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 193b, occupation innkeeper, real estate valued at $1,500, 6 children.2 

Family

Lavinia Britton b. 1813

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary Britton1

F, b. 21 May 1803, d. 12 July 1883
FatherSamuel Britton1 b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
MotherSarah Curtis1 b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Last Edited23 Apr 2010
Birth*Mary Britton was born on 21 May 1803 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Married Name As of 27 September 1823,her married name was Rittenhouse.2 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Rittenhouse on 27 September 1823 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
Census*Mary Britton and Benjamin Rittenhouse appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 144, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 2 children and Nancy Roberson, age 67.3 
Death*Mary Britton died on 12 July 1883 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 80; buried at Frenchtown Cemetery.1 

Family

Benjamin Rittenhouse b. 1800

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File.
  2. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File, from Hiram Deats Collelction.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Benjamin Rittenhouse1

M, b. 1800
Last Edited23 Apr 2010
Birth*Benjamin Rittenhouse was born in 1800 at New Jersey.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Britton, daughter of Samuel Britton and Sarah Curtis, on 27 September 1823 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Census*Benjamin Rittenhouse and Mary Britton appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 144, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 2 children and Nancy Roberson, age 67.2 

Family

Mary Britton b. 21 May 1803, d. 12 Jul 1883

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File, from Hiram Deats Collelction.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Nathaniel Britton1

M, b. 1807
FatherSamuel Britton1 b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
MotherSarah Curtis1 b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Last Edited23 Apr 2010
Birth*Nathaniel Britton was born in 1807 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 140, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, wife Sarah and 2 children.2 

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Elizabeth Smith1

F, b. 24 December 1767, d. 7 June 1836
Last Edited30 May 2010
Birth*Elizabeth Smith was born on 24 December 1767.2 
Married Name As of circa 1789,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married David Curtis Sr., son of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Macauley, circa 1789 at New Jersey; no marriage record.1 
Census*Elizabeth Smith and David Curtis Sr. 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 60-69.3 
Death*Elizabeth Smith died on 7 June 1836 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 68.1,2,4 

Family

David Curtis Sr. b. 5 Mar 1763, d. 1 Feb 1848
Children

Citations

  1. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 15 Jun 1836.
  5. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.
  6. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 33.

Hannah Curtis1

F, b. 12 April 1797, d. 13 April 1861
FatherDavid Curtis Sr.1 b. 5 Mar 1763, d. 1 Feb 1848
MotherElizabeth Smith1 b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836
Last Edited21 May 2010
Birth*Hannah Curtis was born on 12 April 1797 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1830 Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Sr. and Elizabeth Smith; page 368, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 2 females 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 60-69.2 
(Witness) CensusHannah Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Sr; page 282, 1 male 10-14, 1 female15-19, 1 male 40-49, 2 females 40-49, 1 male 70-79.3 
Will*Hannah Curtis left a will on 30 October 1848 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; proven 16 May 1861; land to her daughter Mahala S., wife of Theodore Hiner; stock certificate to her sister Sarah, then to Elbridge Hiner, son of Theodore & Mahala L. Hiner; Sarah, daughter of Theodore and Mahala L. Hiner; Anne Curtis, widow of Andrew Curtis; Hannah Mahala Curtis, daughter of David Curtis Jr; executor Theodore Hiner; witnesses William Roberson, Sergeant Lake, William W. Voorhees.4 
Census*She and Sarah Curtis appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 136b, no occupation, real estate valued at $4,000, single, Hannah listed as head of household.5 
Census*Hannah Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 704, living with Theodore and Mahala Hyner.6 
Death*She died on 13 April 1861 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 64; did not marry; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1 
NoteB* On 26 Nov 1861, Sergeant Lake and William Roberson appraised Hannah's personal property at $144.4 

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  4. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, File No. 6052J.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah Curtis1

F, b. 3 March 1799, d. 29 February 1860
FatherDavid Curtis Sr.1 b. 5 Mar 1763, d. 1 Feb 1848
MotherElizabeth Smith1 b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836
Last Edited21 May 2010
Birth*Sarah Curtis was born on 3 March 1799 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1830 Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Sr. and Elizabeth Smith; page 368, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 2 females 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 60-69.3 
(Witness) CensusSarah Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Sr; page 282, 1 male 10-14, 1 female15-19, 1 male 40-49, 2 females 40-49, 1 male 70-79.4 
Will*Sarah Curtis left a will on 16 November 1848 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; proven 12 March 1860; landand home to Theodore and Mahala Hiner, to be divided among their children upon their deaths; Elizabeth Lennard, daughter of Lydia Lennard, widowed; Sarah Hiner, daughter off Theodore and Mahala; stock certificate to her sister Hannah and then to Hiner children on her death; Mahala Elizabeth Lennard, daughter of Curtis Lennard; Theodore Hiner executor; witnesses William Roberson, Sergeant Lake, William W. Voorhies.5 
CensusShe and Hannah Curtis appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 136b, no occupation, real estate valued at $4,000, single, Hannah listed as head of household.6 
Death*Sarah Curtis died on 29 February 1860 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 60; did not marry; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.2 
NoteB* Sarah's personal property was appraised at $286 on 22 March 1860 by Sergeant Lake and William Roberson.5 

Citations

  1. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, File No. 6011J.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

William Curtis1

M, b. 13 October 1793, d. 1 October 1845
FatherDavid Curtis Sr.1 b. 5 Mar 1763, d. 1 Feb 1848
MotherElizabeth Smith1 b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836
Last Edited9 May 2010
Birth*William Curtis was born on 13 October 1793 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1830 Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Sr. and Elizabeth Smith; page 368, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 2 females 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 60-69.3 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Sr; page 282, 1 male 10-14, 1 female15-19, 1 male 40-49, 2 females 40-49, 1 male 70-79.4 
Death*William Curtis died on 1 October 1845 at His Father's Home, Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 51; never married; lost one leg; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 8 Oct 1845.

Jonathan C. Britton1

M, b. circa 1804, d. 1838
FatherSamuel Britton1 b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
MotherSarah Curtis1 b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Last Edited3 May 2010
Birth*Jonathan C. Britton was born circa 1804 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; no information on date of birth.1 
Death*He died in 1838 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; wife Matilda.1 

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File, Hiram Deats Collection.

Thisby Britton1

F, b. circa 1805, d. before 1826
FatherSamuel Britton1 b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 19 Oct 1814
MotherSarah Curtis1 b. 13 Aug 1781, d. 10 Mar 1849
Last Edited24 Apr 2010
Birth*Thisby Britton was born circa 1805 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; no information on date of birth.1 
Death*She died before 1826 at New Jersey; said to have married William Horna on 13 Feb 1813.1 

Citations

  1. [S2003] Duke, "Thatchermania", Ancestral File, Hiram Deats Collection.

Ashfordby Arrison1

M, b. circa 1750, d. before 1795
Last Edited1 May 2010
Birth*Ashfordby Arrison was born circa 1750.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Thatcher on 7 September 1784 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1,2 
Death*Ashfordby Arrison died before 1795 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 

Family

Mary Thatcher b. c 1750, d. 1807
Children

Citations

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

Euphemia Arrison1

F, b. 1785
FatherAshfordby Arrison1 b. c 1750, d. b 1795
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited1 May 2010
Birth*Euphemia Arrison was born in 1785 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Land Sale* On 27 December 1808 Euphemia Arrison sold land 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.2 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Arrison estate records.
  2. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 15, pages 343-344.

Elizabeth Arrison1

F, b. 1787
FatherAshfordby Arrison1 b. c 1750, d. b 1795
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited1 May 2010
Birth*Elizabeth Arrison was born in 1787 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Land Sale* On 24 December 1808 Elizabeth Arrison sold land at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, to David Curtis for $133, her 1/8th interest in the property of Ashfordby Arrison, dec'd.2 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Arrison estate records.
  2. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 15, pages 516-517.

Grace Arrison1

F, b. 1790
FatherAshfordby Arrison1 b. c 1750, d. b 1795
MotherMary Thatcher1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Last Edited3 May 2010
Birth*Grace Arrison was born in 1790 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 

Citations

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

(?) Edward Taylor1

M, b. 1748, d. 18 January 1833
Last Edited26 Apr 2010
Birth*(?) Edward Taylor was born in 1748.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis Jr. and Mary Peer, on 16 April 1774 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Death*(?) Edward Taylor died on 18 January 1833 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1 
NoteB* Children named in Edward's will were Thomas, John, Elizabeth, Athaliah, Mary, Theodocia, Able and Ann.1 

Family

Sarah Curtis b. 24 Mar 1750, d. 20 Aug 1852

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats notes.

Elizabeth Taylor1

F, b. 6 July 1757, d. 11 August 1819
Last Edited5 May 2010
Birth*Elizabeth Taylor was born on 6 July 1757.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Thomas Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis Jr. and Mary Peer, on 16 April 1774 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; same day Sarah Curtis married Edward Taylor.1 
Married Name As of circa 1807,her married name was Curtis.1 
Death*Elizabeth Taylor died on 11 August 1819 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 62; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery; transcribed as 1848, but should be 1819.1,2,3 

Family

Thomas Curtis b. 17 Jul 1752, d. 19 Sep 1823
Child

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats notes.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 31.
  4. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.

Jehu Curtis1

M, b. 9 October 1790, d. 14 March 1876
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited27 May 2010
Birth*Jehu Curtis was born on 9 October 1790 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*He married Ruhannah Hill on 22 January 1820 at New Jersey.2,3 
Marriage*Jehu Curtis married Catharine Eick on 17 August 1822 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman.2,3 
Marriage*Jehu Curtis married Grace Hill on 2 May 1827 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman; she was "Mrs. Grace Eycke of Kingwood."4,3,5 
CensusJehu Curtis and Grace Hill appeared on the census of 1830 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 368, 2 males under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 30-39, 2 males 70-79.6 
CensusJehu Curtis and Grace Hill appeared on the census of 1840 at Delaware Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 366, 1 male 5-9, 1 male and 1 female 40-49, 1 male 70-79.7 
Census*Jehu Curtis and Grace Hill appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 145, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, no children.4 
CensusJehu Curtis and Grace Hill appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 716, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, no children.8 
Census*Jehu Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Hackettstown, Warren, New Jersey, page 115b, living with Josiah.9 
Death*He died on 14 March 1876 at Hackettstown, Warren, New Jersey, at age 85; card says 85 years, 5 months, 0 days.1,3,10 

Family 1

Ruhannah Hill b. 23 Dec 1791, d. 4 May 1821

Family 2

Catharine Eick b. 21 May 1791, d. 7 Apr 1826
Children

Family 3

Grace Hill b. Feb 1794, d. 19 Oct 1867
Child

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  5. [S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 9 May 1827.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  10. [S2030] John W. Lequear, John W. Lequear Obituary File.
  11. [S2011] George Curtis, "Who Was Jehu Curtis?"

Sarah Curtis1

F, b. 15 January 1792, d. 2 June 1882
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited30 Apr 2010
Birth*Sarah Curtis was born on 15 January 1792 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; 16 Jan 1792 calculated from tombstone.1,2 
Married Name As of 20 December 1817,her married name was Stout.3 
Marriage*She married Samuel Stout on 20 December 1817 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.3 
Death*Sarah Curtis died on 2 June 1882 at New Jersey at age 90; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Samuel Stout b. 28 Mar 1785, d. 3 Jul 1848

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
  3. [S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.

Adger Silas Curtis1

M, b. 22 September 1793
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited7 May 2010
Birth*Adger Silas Curtis was born on 22 September 1793 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*He married Catharine Ann Wright on 14 September 1826 at Sussex, New Jersey; from Abstracts of the Sussex County Register Newspaper.2 

Family

Catharine Ann Wright b. c 1800
Child

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S2015] Jeff, "The Cox Family and Other Sussex County, NJ Lines", Ancestral File.
  3. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook, marriage record identifying her as Adger's daughter.

Rachel Curtis1

F, b. 1 June 1795, d. September 1888
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited7 May 2010
Birth*Rachel Curtis was born on 1 June 1795 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Married Name As of 16 June 1821,her married name was Ashton.2 
Marriage*She married Stephen Ashton on 16 June 1821 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman.2 
Census*Rachel Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, page 218D, widowed, living with her son Joseph's family.3 
Death*She died in September 1888 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 93; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.2,4 

Family

Stephen Ashton b. c 1793, d. 7 Sep 1832
Child

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."

Mary Curtis1

F, b. 6 April 1797, d. 21 November 1858
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited5 May 2010
Birth*Mary Curtis was born on 6 April 1797 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Married Name As of 4 April 1818,her married name was Breuer.2 
Marriage*She married Frederick Breuer on 4 April 1818 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.2 
Death*Mary Curtis died on 21 November 1858 at New Jersey at age 61; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.1,3 

Family

Frederick Breuer b. 29 Mar 1795, d. 8 Sep 1829

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
  3. [S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."

Frances Curtis1,2

F, b. 25 August 1799, d. 25 July 1808
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited5 May 2010
Birth*Frances Curtis was born on 25 August 1799 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1,2 
Death*She died on 25 July 1808 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 8.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.

Uzinah (Regina?) Elizabeth Curtis1,2

F, b. 26 August 1802, d. 25 July 1808
FatherObediah (2nd) Curtis1 b. 27 Jul 1755, d. 24 Dec 1803
MotherAnna Yard1 b. 19 Jul 1768, d. 4 Nov 1848
Last Edited5 May 2010
Birth*Uzinah (Regina?) Elizabeth Curtis was born on 26 August 1802 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1,2 
Death*She died on 25 July 1808 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 5.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown", from Hiram Deats Notes.
  2. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.

Anne Curtis1

F, b. circa 1765
FatherBenjamin Curtis1 b. 1720, d. 12 May 1778
MotherJane Macauley1 b. 14 Apr 1735, d. 14 Jul 1821
Last Edited29 Apr 2010
Birth*Anne Curtis was born circa 1765 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; no information regarding her date of birth.1 
Married Name As of circa 1785,her married name was Grimes.2 
Marriage*She married John Grimes circa 1785 at New Jersey.2 
NoteB* On 6 February 1796, a summons was issued to Jane Curtis, administratrix of Benjamin Curtis, deceased, to appear in Orphans Court on the first Tuesday, May next, to render an accounting of said estate to "John Grimes and Anne, his wife, late Anne Curtis, daughter of the said Benjamin Curtis, deceased...."3 

Family

John Grimes b. c 1765

Citations

  1. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, Film Number 461822, Record No. 1157J.
  2. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, Case 1157J.
  3. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, Case No. 1157J.

John Grimes1

M, b. circa 1765
Last Edited29 Apr 2010
Birth*John Grimes was born circa 1765.1 
Marriage*He married Anne Curtis, daughter of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Macauley, circa 1785 at New Jersey.1 

Family

Anne Curtis b. c 1765

Citations

  1. [S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, Case 1157J.

Benjamin Curtis1

M, b. 1790, d. before 29 March 1862
FatherDavid Curtis Sr.2 b. 5 Mar 1763, d. 1 Feb 1848
MotherElizabeth Smith2 b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836
Last Edited10 Jul 2010
Birth*Benjamin Curtis was born in 1790 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.3 
Marriage*He married Regina Potts on 1 December 1821 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman.1,4 
NoteB* Benjamin and Regina had 5 children--2 sons and 3 daughters--born before 1830, who left home before 1840. Possible names for the sons are John and David, one of the daughters Martha.5 
Census*Benjamin Curtis and Regina Potts appeared on the census of 1830 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 368, 3 females and 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.6 
CensusBenjamin Curtis and Regina Potts appeared on the census of 1840 at Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 282, 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59.7 
CensusBenjamin Curtis and Regina Potts appeared on the census of 27 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 135, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.8 
Census*Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 705, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,300, apparent second wife Lesiana, b. 1790 NJ, 2 children at home.9 
Death*He died before 29 March 1862 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; date his heirs sold his property; no will or estate record.2,10 

Family

Regina Potts b. 1796
Children

Citations

  1. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 33.
  2. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
  4. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1820, 1830.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  10. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pages 414-417.

Regina Potts1,2

F, b. 1796
Last Edited10 May 2010
Birth*Regina Potts was born in 1796 at New Jersey.1 
Married Name As of 1 December 1821,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Curtis, son of David Curtis Sr. and Elizabeth Smith, on 1 December 1821 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman.1,2 
Census*Regina Potts and Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 368, 3 females and 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 female 30-39, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.3 
CensusRegina Potts and Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 282, 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59.4 
CensusRegina Potts and Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 27 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 135, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.5 

Family

Benjamin Curtis b. 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1862
Children

Citations

  1. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 33.
  2. [S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1830.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

William C. Curtis1,2

M, b. 10 November 1830, d. 14 April 1889
FatherBenjamin Curtis3 b. 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1862
MotherRegina Potts3 b. 1796
Last Edited6 Mar 2012
Birth*William C. Curtis was born on 10 November 1830 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1840 Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Regina Potts and Benjamin Curtis; page 282, 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 males and 1 female 10-14, 1 female 40-49, 1 male 50-59.5 
(Witness) CensusWilliam C. Curtis appeared on the census of 27 July 1850 Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Regina Potts; page 135, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 4 children at home.3 
(Witness) CensusWilliam C. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Benjamin Curtis; page 705, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,300, apparent second wife Lesiana, b. 1790 NJ, 2 children at home.6 
(Witness) DeathWilliam C. Curtis witnessed the death of Benjamin Curtis before 29 March 1862 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; date his heirs sold his property; no will or estate record.7,8 
Marriage*William C. Curtis married Mary Heaton on 21 September 1862 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey.9 
Census*William C. Curtis and Mary Heaton appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Warwick Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 199C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.10 
Death*William C. Curtis died on 14 April 1889 at Locktown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 58.4,11 

Family

Mary Heaton b. c 1835
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
  2. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pp 414-417.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S2030] John W. Lequear, John W. Lequear Obituary File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1840.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  7. [S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.
  8. [S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pages 414-417.
  9. [S1990] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor New Jersey State Archives, Calendar of Wills--1730-1750, online marriage index.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  11. [S2093] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Deaths and Burials 1720-1988.