Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Mahlon W. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 29 June 1832, d. 10 June 1908

Father

Benjamin Curtis³ b. 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1862

Mother

Regina Potts³ b. 1796

Last Edited

10 Jul 2010

Birth*

Mahlon W. Curtis was born on 29 June 1832 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.^4,5

(Witness) Census

He 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 50-59.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mahlon W. 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

Census*

Mahlon W. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 at Buckingham Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 253, occupation farm laborer, real estate valued at $130, single, living with John W. and Elizabeth Curtis.⁷

Marriage*

He married Rachel B. Heaton on 29 June 1861 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey.^8,9

(Witness) Death

Mahlon W. 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.^10,11

Census

Mahlon W. Curtis and Rachel B. Heaton appeared on the census of 24 August 1870 at Yardleyville P.O., Upper Mansfield Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 781b, occupation laborer, 1 son.¹²

Census*

Mahlon W. Curtis and Rachel B. Heaton appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Upper Wakefield Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 346D, occupation farmer, 1 son and father-in-law, George Heaton.¹³

Census

Mahlon W. Curtis and Rachel B. Heaton appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Warwick Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, ED 44, sheet 3A, occupation hotel keeper, renting, married 39 years, 1 son, 1 living.¹⁴

Death*

Mahlon W. Curtis died on 10 June 1908 at Bucks, Pennsylvania, at age 75; buried at Neshaminy Cemetery.⁵

Family

Rachel B. Heaton b. 25 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1902

Child

Elmer E. Curtis¹³ b. 10 Jun 1862, d. 28 Jul 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pp 414-417.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Neshaminy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1990] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor New Jersey State Archives, Calendar of Wills--1730-1750, online marriage index.
[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.
[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pages 414-417.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Elizabeth A. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1835

Father

Benjamin Curtis² b. 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1862

Mother

Regina Potts² b. 1796

Last Edited

10 Jul 2010

Birth*

Elizabeth A. Curtis was born in 1835 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.²

(Witness) Census

She 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 50-59.³

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth A. 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.²

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth A. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis and Charlotte Day; page 34, occupation carpenter, renting, 6 children and his sister, Elizabeth Naylor, age 26, Sallie Curtis, age 2.⁴

(Witness) Death

Elizabeth A. 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.^5,6

Citations

[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pp 414-417.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.
[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pages 414-417.

Sarah (Sallie) Mariah Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1836

Father

Benjamin Curtis¹ b. 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1862

Mother

Regina Potts¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

10 Jul 2010

Birth*

Sarah (Sallie) Mariah Curtis was born in 1836 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

Sarah (Sallie) Mariah 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.¹

(Witness) Death

Sarah (Sallie) Mariah 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.^4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pp 414-417.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 32.
[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pages 414-417.

Lydia Curtis¹

F, b. 1792, d. between 1850 and 1860

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Lydia Curtis was born in 1792 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; age 60 in 1850 census, which conflicts with Benjamin.^1,2

Married Name

As of 7 April 1813,her married name was Leonard.³

Marriage*

She married Adam Leonard on 7 April 1813 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.³

Census

Lydia Curtis and Adam Leonard appeared on the census of 1830 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 534, 1 male under 5, 2 males and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 30-40, 1 male 40-50.⁴

Census*

Lydia Curtis appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 167b, widowed, living with her son Renssalaer's family.²

DeathAp*

She appears to have died or disappeared between 1850 and 1860 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, not found in 1860 census.⁵

NoteB*

Names of children, unverified, were Benjamin, Curtis, Edmund P. Nathaniel, Peter, Rensselaer and William.⁶

Family

Adam Leonard b. c 1785

Citations

[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897, page 33.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2012] "tribrad", "Leonard Ancestors", Ancestral File.

Andrew Curtis¹

M, b. 22 February 1795, d. 28 October 1835

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836

Last Edited

6 May 2010

Birth*

Andrew Curtis was born on 22 February 1795 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Marriage*

He married Anna Dilts on 12 November 1825 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman; record says 1835, which is obviously incorrect.²

Census*

Andrew Curtis and Anna Dilts appeared on the census of 1830 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 368, 1 son under 5, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29.³

Death*

Andrew Curtis died on 28 October 1835 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 40.¹

Family

Anna Dilts b. 1805

Child

Mathias S. Curtis+⁴ b. 1827

Citations

[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.

Amy Curtis¹

F, b. 1801

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Amy Curtis was born in 1801 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1830,her married name was Cooper.³

Marriage*

She married William Cooper circa 1830 at New Jersey; no marriage record; may be earlier, and more children.^3,2

Census*

Amy Curtis and William Cooper appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 153b, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $500, 3 children at home.²

NoteB*

No further record after 1850.⁴

Family

William Cooper b. 1788

Children

Citations

[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Jane Curtis¹

F, b. 29 May 1802, d. 16 April 1871

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836

Last Edited

26 May 2010

Birth*

Jane Curtis was born on 29 May 1802 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Married Name

As of 17 December 1825,her married name was Taylor.²

Marriage*

She married John Taylor on 17 December 1825 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.²

Census*

Jane Curtis and John Taylor appeared on the census of 27 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 134b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,400, 4 children and Sarah Taylor at home.³

Census

Jane Curtis and John Taylor appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 36, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,270, 3 children at home, David, married, lived next door.⁴

NoteB*

Not found in 1870 census.⁵

Death*

Jane Curtis died on 16 April 1871 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 68; buried at Frenchtown Cemetery.¹

Family

John Taylor b. 1782

Children

John Taylor³ b. 1833
David Taylor³ b. 1836
Mary Ann Taylor³ b. 1837
Susan J. Taylor³ b. 1839

Citations

[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

David Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 14 February 1805, d. 24 August 1872

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Smith¹ b. 24 Dec 1767, d. 7 Jun 1836

Last Edited

14 Jan 2013

Birth*

David Curtis Jr. was born on 14 February 1805 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Rodenbaugh on 3 January 1830 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; listed as "Miss Rebecca Rodenbaugh of Bethlehem;" by Rev. Hunt.^1,2

Census

David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh appeared on the census of 1840 at Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 282, 3 females under 5, 3 males 5-9, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29.³

Census*

David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh appeared on the census of 11 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 136b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 9 children at home.⁴

Census

David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 at Baptist Town P.O., Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 705, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁵

Census

David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 220b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children at home.⁶

Death*

David Curtis Jr. died on 24 August 1872 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 67; Deats recorded 24 Aug 1872, age 67-6-10, yielding 14 Feb 1805.^1,7,8

Family

Rebecca Rodenbaugh b. 19 Jun 1807, d. 12 Jul 1873

Children

George Washington Curtis+⁸ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913
Israel S. Curtis+⁴ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913
Morris R. Curtis+³ b. 16 Aug 1834, d. 21 Oct 1918
Selenda Elizabeth Curtis⁴ b. 30 Apr 1836
Lydia Curtis+⁴ b. May 1838, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Mary Jane Curtis+⁴ b. 21 Feb 1840
Margaret Ann Curtis+⁴ b. 28 Feb 1842
Andrew J. Curtis+⁴ b. 25 Jul 1844
Edward (Edwin) P. Curtis+⁴ b. 3 Jun 1846, d. 1911
Hannah Mahala Curtis+⁴ b. 4 Aug 1848
Snyder Curtis+⁴ b. 2 May 1850, d. 14 Mar 1930

Citations

[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
[S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 20 Jan 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.

Andrew Donelly¹

M, b. circa 1776

Last Edited

30 Apr 2010

Birth*

Andrew Donelly was born circa 1776.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Curtis, daughter of Jonathan Curtis and Mary Thatcher, on 4 December 1798 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Family

Mary Curtis b. c 1776

Citations

[S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.

William Roberson¹

M, b. 11 November 1776, d. June 1814

Last Edited

6 Mar 2012

Birth*

William Roberson was born on 11 November 1776 at New Jersey; son of John Roberson and Lavina Thatcher.²

Name Variation

As of 29 August 1798, William Roberson was also known as William Robinson.³

Marriage*

He married Anna Curtis, daughter of Jonathan Curtis and Mary Thatcher, on 29 August 1798 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Opdycke, J.P.¹

Death*

William Roberson died in June 1814 at Sussex, New Jersey, at age 37.²

Family

Anna Curtis b. 17 Aug 1776, d. 28 May 1858

Children

Mahlon Roberson² b. 28 Jan 1801
Frances Roberson² b. 10 Aug 1803
Charles W. Roberson² b. 14 Apr 1806
Eliza Roberson² b. 27 May 1808
Mary Roberson² b. 27 Mar 1810
Jeremiah C. Roberson² b. 1 Feb 1814

Citations

[S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
[S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.

Adam Leonard¹

M, b. circa 1785

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Adam Leonard was born circa 1785; age 40-50 in 1830 census.²

Marriage*

He married Lydia Curtis, daughter of David Curtis Sr. and Elizabeth Smith, on 7 April 1813 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Census*

Adam Leonard and Lydia Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 534, 1 male under 5, 2 males and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 30-40, 1 male 40-50.²

Family

Lydia Curtis b. 1792, d. bt 1850 - 1860

Citations

[S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.

Samuel Stout¹

M, b. 28 March 1785, d. 3 July 1848

Last Edited

30 Apr 2010

Birth*

Samuel Stout was born on 28 March 1785 at New Jersey.²

Marriage*

He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 20 December 1817 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Death*

Samuel Stout died on 3 July 1848 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 63; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.²

Family

Sarah Curtis b. 15 Jan 1792, d. 2 Jun 1882

Citations

[S2007] Jordan Dodd/Liahona Research from County Records, New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895.
[S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."

Grace Hill^1,2,3

F, b. February 1794, d. 19 October 1867

Last Edited

25 May 2010

Birth*

Grace Hill was born in February 1794 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; age 45 in 1850 census; age 68 in 1860 census.^4,5

Married Name

As of circa 1820,her married name was Grace Eick.⁵

Marriage*

She married Mr. Eick circa 1820 at New Jersey.⁵

Married Name

As of 2 May 1827,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

Grace Hill married Jehu Curtis, son of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 2 May 1827 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman; she was "Mrs. Grace Eycke of Kingwood."^1,2,6

Census

Grace Hill and Jehu Curtis 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 70-79.⁷

Census

Grace Hill and Jehu Curtis 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 70-79.⁸

Census*

Grace Hill and Jehu Curtis 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.¹

Census

Grace Hill and Jehu Curtis 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.⁹

Death*

Grace Hill died on 19 October 1867 at Hackettstown, Warren, New Jersey, at age 73; buried at Union Cemetery.^5,3

Family 1

Mr. Eick b. c 1790, d. b 1827

Family 2

Jehu Curtis b. 9 Oct 1790, d. 14 Mar 1876

Child

Josiah (Joshua) H. Curtis+⁵ b. 22 Jun 1830, d. 21 Nov 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Union, Warren County, New Jersey.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S2011] George Curtis, "Who Was Jehu Curtis?"
[S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 9 May 1827.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Ruhannah Hill^1,2

F, b. 23 December 1791, d. 4 May 1821

Last Edited

5 May 2010

Birth*

Ruhannah Hill was born on 23 December 1791.¹

Married Name

As of 22 January 1820,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Jehu Curtis, son of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 22 January 1820 at New Jersey.^1,2

Death*

Ruhannah Hill died on 4 May 1821 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 29.¹

Family

Jehu Curtis b. 9 Oct 1790, d. 14 Mar 1876

Citations

[S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.

Catharine Eick^1,2

F, b. 21 May 1791, d. 7 April 1826

Last Edited

6 May 2010

Birth*

Catharine Eick was born on 21 May 1791.¹

Married Name

As of 17 August 1822,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Jehu Curtis, son of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 17 August 1822 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman.^1,2

Death*

Catharine Eick died on 7 April 1826 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 34; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.¹

Family

Jehu Curtis b. 9 Oct 1790, d. 14 Mar 1876

Children

Ruhamah Curtis+³ b. 10 Aug 1823
George E. Curtis³ b. 11 May 1825, d. 23 Aug 1834

Citations

[S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S2011] George Curtis, "Who Was Jehu Curtis?"

John Alderson¹

M, b. 1699, d. 1780

Last Edited

15 May 2010

Birth*

John Alderson was born in 1699 at England.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane Curtis, daughter of Thomas Curtis and Else (Alice) Merrill, circa 1728 at New Jersey.¹

Death*

John Alderson died in 1780 at Botetourt, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Bio

JOHN ALDERSON, SEN.

No man of his day was more distinguished among the Baptists, than he whose name precedes this sketch. He was one of the earliest evangelical preachers of western Virginia. To him are many of the churches indebted under God for their existence and growth. He was born in Yorkshire, England, and came to this country when quite young. The circumstances under which he left his native land were peculiar.

His father, a minister of useful talents, and respectable character, opposed, with considerable violence, a matrimonial connexion he was about to form. To divert the attention of his son from this alliance, he prevailed on him to travel, and furnished him with a horse and the requisite fluids. In a short time these means were exhausted, and the prodigal was at length bound on board a vessel, which brought him, without the consent or knowledge of his parents, to America. On arriving in this country, he was hired by the captain for his passage money to a respectable farmer of New Jersey by the name of Curtis. His conduct during his term of labor was such as to gain the esteem of Mr. Curtis. He afterwards married his daughter, and was highly respected by all with whom he became acquainted.

A short period subsequent to his marriage, the subduing grace of God arrested him. - He became a joyful believer in Christ Jesus, and was baptized in his name. With his characteristic energy, he at-once began to recommend the Saviour to others. Having removed to Germantown, Penn., he continued in that vicinity to preach the gospel until the year 1755, when he removed to the county of Rockingham, Virginia. Upon his settlement in this state, he applied himself to the work of the ministry, and within twelve months a Baptist church was constituted, called Smith's and Lynville creek church, in the county of Rockingham. He became their pastor. This connexion was retained about sixteen years, when he removed to the county of Bottetourt. In the year 1781, about nine years after his removal, he was called to the rest of heaven.²

Family

Jane Curtis b. c 1712, d. c 1785

Citations

[S1969] David Fridley, "Thomas Curtis: Baptist at Baptisttown."
[S2021] James B. Taylor, Lives of Virginia Baptist Ministers, pages 21-22.

Rebecca Rodenbaugh^1,2

F, b. 19 June 1807, d. 12 July 1873

Last Edited

25 May 2010

Birth*

Rebecca Rodenbaugh was born on 19 June 1807 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.³

Married Name

As of 3 January 1830,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married David Curtis Jr., son of David Curtis Sr. and Elizabeth Smith, on 3 January 1830 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; listed as "Miss Rebecca Rodenbaugh of Bethlehem;" by Rev. Hunt.^1,4

Census

Rebecca Rodenbaugh and David Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 1840 at Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 282, 3 females under 5, 3 males 5-9, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29.⁵

Census*

Rebecca Rodenbaugh and David Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 11 July 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 136b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 9 children at home.⁶

Census

Rebecca Rodenbaugh and David Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 at Baptist Town P.O., Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 705, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁷

Census

Rebecca Rodenbaugh and David Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 220b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children at home.⁸

Death*

Rebecca Rodenbaugh died on 12 July 1873 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 66; age 66-0-23; buried at Frenchtown Cemetery.³

Family

David Curtis Jr. b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 24 Aug 1872

Children

George Washington Curtis+² b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913
Israel S. Curtis+⁶ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913
Morris R. Curtis+⁵ b. 16 Aug 1834, d. 21 Oct 1918
Selenda Elizabeth Curtis⁶ b. 30 Apr 1836
Lydia Curtis+⁶ b. May 1838, d. bt 1901 - 1910
Mary Jane Curtis+⁶ b. 21 Feb 1840
Margaret Ann Curtis+⁶ b. 28 Feb 1842
Andrew J. Curtis+⁶ b. 25 Jul 1844
Edward (Edwin) P. Curtis+⁶ b. 3 Jun 1846, d. 1911
Hannah Mahala Curtis+⁶ b. 4 Aug 1848
Snyder Curtis+⁶ b. 2 May 1850, d. 14 Mar 1930

Citations

[S2002] Jay Bee, "Recollections of Baptistown," Hunterdon Independent Newspaper, 1893-1897.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 20 Jan 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

George Washington Curtis¹

M, b. 12 March 1832, d. 12 March 1913

Father

David Curtis Jr.¹ b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 24 Aug 1872

Mother

Rebecca Rodenbaugh¹ b. 19 Jun 1807, d. 12 Jul 1873

Last Edited

12 Feb 2014

Birth*

George Washington Curtis was born on 12 March 1832 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; date of birth conflicts with Israel, could be 1831.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Black River Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh; page 282, 3 females under 5, 3 males 5-9, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29.³

Census*

George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 25 July 1850 at Buckingham Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 72, occupation farmer, single, living with Sarah and Jeremiah Rittenhouse.⁴

NoteB*

Hunterdon Co. Circuit Court. Cyrenius Wagner, Adm’r Of A. V. Parks, Dec’d Attachment vs. In Washington Curtis. C a s e.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Writ of Attachment in the above-stated case has been issued out of the Hunterdon County Circuit Court, for the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, against Washington Curtis, a non-resident debtor, at the suit of Cyrenius Wagner, Administrator of the Estate of Aaron V. Parks, dec’d, and was returned on the Eighteenth day of November, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty- Four, by the Sheriff of Hunterdon County duly served. CHARLES TOMLINSON, Clerk. A. [Abraham] V. Van Fleet, Attorney for Plaintiff. Dated, November 24, 1854–2m.⁵

Marriage*

He married Avarilla Galliher Payne on 12 April 1857 at Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa.^1,6

Census*

George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 at Trenton P.O., Trenton Twp., Henry, Iowa, page 200, occupation laborer, renting, 2 children at home.⁷

Census

George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 at Mt. Pleasant P.O., Marion Twp., Henry, Iowa, page 274b, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 6 children at home.⁸

Census

George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.⁹

Divorce*

George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne were divorced between 1886 and 1900 at Lincoln, Kansas; unknown if there was a divorce agreement.¹⁰

Census

George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 1 March 1895 at Meade, Marshall, Kansas, page 8, head of household, an Osgood family of 5 lived with him; no other occupants named Curtis.¹¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Beaver Twp., Lincoln, Kansas, ED 59, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, tenure not given, widowed, 2 children living with him.¹⁰

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Elkhorn Twp., Lincoln, Kansas, ED 74, sheet 9B, widowed, living with John's family.¹²

Death*

He died on 12 March 1913 at Beaver Twp., Lincoln, Kansas, at age 81; buried at Lincoln Cemetery.^2,13

Obit

George Washington's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 17 March 1913:
Washington Curtis was born in Hunderton [sic] County, New Jersey, March 12, 1832. While a mere boy he entered the frontier life and lived in many of the western states, however, the greater portion of his life was spent in Kansas, where he moved with his family in the early seventies, his family consisted of a wife, seven boys and five girls of which two girls and five boys preceded their father to the rest beyond the bounds of earth, and two sons John Curtis, of Lincoln county; Ulyssis S. Curtis, of Saline county and three daughters, Mary J. Whitebread of Cloud county; Lydia M. Maxwell, of Lincoln county and Alice B. Teachman of Lewiston, Idaho, also 34 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren remain to mourn the loss of their father who passed to his rest beyond the mystic scenes of life Friday at 6 p.m. having attained the beautiful old age of eighty-one years and two days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.L. Hendrickson at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. E. Maxwell, of Lincoln, Sunday at 2 p.m. March 16. Remains were laid to rest in the Lincoln Cemetery.¹

Family

Avarilla Galliher Payne b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Children

Mary Jane Curtis⁷ b. 1858
Rebecca Emmaline Curtis⁷ b. Feb 1860, d. 21 Mar 1891
John Quincy Adams Curtis+⁸ b. 1861, d. 19 Apr 1941
Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1862, d. b 1870
Edmund Porter Leonard Curtis⁸ b. 1864
Lydia Curtis⁸ b. 7 Jun 1866, d. 8 Dec 1953
Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis+⁸ b. 20 Sep 1869, d. 16 Dec 1916
Alice Bridgett Curtis+⁹ b. 1872, d. 30 Jul 1958
Charles Curtis⁹ b. 1874
George Washington Curtis Jr.⁹ b. 11 May 1877
James N. Curtis¹⁰ b. Nov 1881
Maggie F. Curtis¹⁰ b. Nov 1885

Citations

[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2016] Hunterdon Gazette, Various, 22 Nov 1854.
[S2074] State of Iowa, Iowa Marriages 1809-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 Kansas State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas.

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹

F, b. 6 April 1841, d. March 1920

Last Edited

13 Jul 2014

Birth*

Avarilla Galliher Payne was born on 6 April 1841 at Iowa.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Washington Curtis, son of David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh, on 12 April 1857 at Mt. Pleasant, Henry, Iowa.^1,3

Married Name

As of 12 April 1858,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Avarilla Galliher Payne and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 at Trenton P.O., Trenton Twp., Henry, Iowa, page 200, occupation laborer, renting, 2 children at home.⁴

Census

Avarilla Galliher Payne and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 at Mt. Pleasant P.O., Marion Twp., Henry, Iowa, page 274b, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Avarilla Galliher Payne and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.⁶

Census

Avarilla Galliher Payne appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 at Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.⁷

Divorce*

She and George Washington Curtis were divorced between 1886 and 1900 at Lincoln, Kansas; unknown if there was a divorce agreement.²

Census*

Avarilla Galliher Payne appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Precinct 13, Clear Creek, Colorado, ED 171, sheet 8B, occupation housekeeper, renting, widowed, 12 children, 7 living, 1 son and a grandson.²

Census

She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho, ED 226, sheet 6A, occupation washer woman, renting, widowed, 12 children, 6 living, Cheser Teachman lived with her.⁸

Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Spokane, Spokane, Washington, ED 194, sheet 6B, widowed, living with Chester Teachman's family.⁹

Death*

She died in March 1920 at Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho, at age 78; not found in Idaho death index; should be verified in light of her residence in Spokane two months earlier.¹

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Children

Mary Jane Curtis⁴ b. 1858
Rebecca Emmaline Curtis⁴ b. Feb 1860, d. 21 Mar 1891
John Quincy Adams Curtis+⁵ b. 1861, d. 19 Apr 1941
Andrew Curtis¹ b. 1862, d. b 1870
Edmund Porter Leonard Curtis⁵ b. 1864
Lydia Curtis⁵ b. 7 Jun 1866, d. 8 Dec 1953
Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis+⁵ b. 20 Sep 1869, d. 16 Dec 1916
Alice Bridgett Curtis+⁶ b. 1872, d. 30 Jul 1958
Charles Curtis⁶ b. 1874
George Washington Curtis Jr.⁶ b. 11 May 1877
James N. Curtis² b. Nov 1881
Maggie F. Curtis² b. Nov 1885

Citations

[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2074] State of Iowa, Iowa Marriages 1809-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Washington Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 11 May 1877

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

11 May 2010

Birth*

George Washington Curtis Jr. was born on 11 May 1877 at Kansas.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

George Washington Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.³

(Witness) Census

George Washington Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Precinct 13, Clear Creek, Colorado, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; ED 171, sheet 8B, occupation housekeeper, renting, widowed, 12 children, 7 living, 1 son and a grandson.⁴

Census*

George Washington Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Precinct 13, Clear Creek, Colorado, ED 171, sheet 8B, occupation teamster, single, living with mother.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Jane Curtis¹

F, b. 1858

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

13 May 2010

Birth*

Mary Jane Curtis was born in 1858 at Henry, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 Trenton P.O., Trenton Twp., Henry, Iowa, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 200, occupation laborer, renting, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Mt. Pleasant P.O., Marion Twp., Henry, Iowa, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 274b, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 6 children at home.²

Married Name

As of circa 1878,her married name was Whitebread.^3,4

Marriage*

Mary Jane Curtis married Alexander Whitebread circa 1878 at Kansas.^3,4

Census*

Mary Jane Curtis and Alexander Whitebread appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Solomon Twp., Cloud, Kansas, page 247B, occupation laborer, 1 son.⁴

Divorce*

Mary Jane Curtis and Alexander Whitebread were divorced between 1902 and 1910 at Kansas.⁵

Census

Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Tescot, Ottawa, Kansas, ED 89, sheet 1B, occupation hotel, renting, divorced, 5 children.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, ED 31, sheet 5A, widowed, renting, 3 children.⁶

Census*

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, ED 1, sheet 8B, widowed, renting, 1 daughter.⁷

Family

Alexander Whitebread b. 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Rebecca Emmaline Curtis^1,2

F, b. February 1860, d. 21 March 1891

Father

George Washington Curtis³ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne³ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

14 May 2010

Birth*

Rebecca Emmaline Curtis was born in February 1860 at Henry, Iowa.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Emmaline Curtis appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Mt. Pleasant P.O., Marion Twp., Henry, Iowa, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 274b, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 6 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 4 April 1877,her married name was Hillan.²

Marriage*

Rebecca Emmaline Curtis married Charles Richard Hillan on 4 April 1877 at Cloud, Kansas.²

Death*

Rebecca Emmaline Curtis died on 21 March 1891 at Cloud, Kansas, at age 31.²

Family

Charles Richard Hillan b. 1854, d. Jun 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Edmund Porter Leonard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1864

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

13 May 2010

Birth*

Edmund Porter Leonard Curtis was born in 1864 at Henry, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Mt. Pleasant P.O., Marion Twp., Henry, Iowa, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 274b, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Edmund Porter Leonard Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Edmund Porter Leonard Curtis appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.

Lydia Curtis¹

F, b. 7 June 1866, d. 8 December 1953

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

13 May 2010

Birth*

Lydia Curtis was born on 7 June 1866 at Henry, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Mt. Pleasant P.O., Marion Twp., Henry, Iowa, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 274b, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lydia Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Lydia Curtis appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.⁴

Married Name

As of 14 November 1888,her married name was Maxwell.²

Marriage*

Lydia Curtis married John Eddy Maxwell on 14 November 1888 at Kansas.²

Death*

Lydia Curtis died on 8 December 1953 at Kansas at age 87; buried at Lincoln Cemetery.^2,5

Family

John Eddy Maxwell b. 29 Apr 1865, d. 17 Nov 1942

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas.

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis^1,2

M, b. 20 September 1869, d. 16 December 1916

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

14 May 2010

Birth*

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis was born on 20 September 1869 at Henry, Iowa.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.⁵

Marriage*

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis married Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping on 31 July 1892 at Kansas.^6,2

Census*

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis and Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Beaver Twp., Lincoln, Kansas, ED 59, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁷

Census

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis and Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Lincoln Town, Elkhorn Twp., Lincoln, Kansas, ED 74, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁸

Death*

Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis died on 16 December 1916 at Glendale, Saline, Kansas, at age 47; buried at Lincoln Cemetery.^3,9

Obit

Ulysses Simpson Grant's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 19 December 1916:
Ulysses S. Curtis. God often calls his best and strongest soldiers in the midst of the battle of life, and tells them to come up higher and receive their crown. Everyone was so surprised last Sabbath to learn that Bro. Curtis was no longer in this world. He passed away at his home near Glendale, Saline County, Kansas, Saturday evening, December 16, 1916, after he had given directions to his family what to do when he should leave them. A week before this he taught his family h ow to sing.—“Will Shout His Praise in Glory.”[verse omitted]

Brother Curtis was born in Henry County, Iowa, September 20, 1869, and came to Kansas 45 years ago. He was only a child then two years old. After living in Cloud and Cherokee counties, Kansas, he came to this county 20 years ago. He married Antoinette Topping in Cherokee County, and there he was converted and joined the Christian church. Though he lived as a farmer most of his life he enjoyed living in Lincoln. He had six children living, and bore they could go to school and church. One of them is married, Mrs. Alma Gruber, of Abilene. He taught a Sabbath school class in the Lincoln Presbyterian church, and he loved the prayer meeting. The revival meetings just suited him, and work in the country with the Gospel team. He works hard in this way to save souls. His automobile carried a big load to meeting. He was always so cheerful, and like a boy, full of fun.
The funeral services at the Lincoln Presbyterian church Monday, December 18^th, were conducted by Rev. Nelson Rankin, his old Sabbath school teacher; Rev. Roy Hendrickson and Rev. H.C. Bradbury, and the church quartet. [text omitted] The burial was in the Lincoln cemetery. Many of his friends came to the funeral. Some from Saline County. Mrs. Curtis and children desire to return thanks to all who helped them.²

Family

Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping b. 17 May 1875, d. 31 Oct 1932

Children

Alma R. Curtis⁷ b. 2 Jun 1893, d. 16 Dec 1967
Eva Marie Curtis⁷ b. 5 Aug 1896, d. 3 Mar 1975
Emily J. Curtis⁸ b. 21 Jun 1902, d. 23 Dec 1964
Sydney Saul Curtis+⁸ b. 4 Jan 1904, d. 1 Mar 1994
Ola Antoinette Curtis⁸ b. 23 Feb 1905, d. 3 Oct 1932
Julia May Curtis⁹ b. 23 Oct 1909, d. 31 Oct 1909
Paul Eugene Curtis¹⁰ b. 5 Jan 1911, d. 22 Mar 1984
Albina Madeline Curtis⁹ b. 23 Jul 1912, d. 29 Jul 1912

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File, obituary.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.
[S2017] Kansas GenWeb Site Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Kansas Deaths and Obituaries, obituary.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Alice Bridgett Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1872, d. 30 July 1958

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

12 Feb 2014

Birth*

Alice Bridgett Curtis was born in 1872 at Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 Summit Twp., Cloud, Kansas, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 180B, occupation farmer, farmer, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Alice Bridgett Curtis appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.³

Married Name

As of circa 1894,her married name was Teachman.⁴

Marriage*

Alice Bridgett Curtis married Mr. Teachman circa 1894; possibly Colorado.⁴

Census*

Alice Bridgett Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Spokane, Spokane, Washington, ED 188, sheet 1B, occupation cook-hotel, widowed, 2 children, 1 living, lodging.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Spokane, Spokane, Washington, ED 194, sheet 6B, widowed, living with Chester.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Eastern State Hospital, Espanola Twp., Spokane, Washington, ED 32-2-, sheet 17A, occupation inmate-state hospital, listed as married.⁷

Death*

She died on 30 July 1958 at Medical Lake, Spokane, Washington.⁸

Family

Mr. Teachman b. c 1870

Child

Chester Teachman+⁶ b. 11 Dec 1895, d. 15 Apr 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2018] Anna Marie, "Todd-Rodenbaugh Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.
[S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S745] Washington State Dept. of Health, Washington Death Index.

Charles Curtis¹

M, b. 1874

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 12 Mar 1832, d. 12 Mar 1913

Mother

Avarilla Galliher Payne¹ b. 6 Apr 1841, d. Mar 1920

Last Edited

4 May 2010

Birth*

Charles Curtis was born in 1874 at Kansas.¹

(Witness) Census

Charles Curtis appeared on the census of 1 March 1885 Solomon, Cloud, Kansas, in the household of Avarilla Galliher Payne; page 36, occupation laundry, 7 children at home, last 2 are Charles and George; listed as widowed.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1885 Kansas State Census.

Stephen Ashton¹

M, b. circa 1793, d. 7 September 1832

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Stephen Ashton was born circa 1793; age 39 years at death.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Rachel Curtis, daughter of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 16 June 1821 at Kingwood Baptist Church, Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Rev. Bateman.¹

Death*

Stephen Ashton died on 7 September 1832 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.²

Family

Rachel Curtis b. 1 Jun 1795, d. Sep 1888

Child

Joseph Ashton+³ b. 1823

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1989] The Journal, "Two Baptist Cemeteries at Baptistown."
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Frederick Breuer¹

M, b. 29 March 1795, d. 8 September 1829

Last Edited

5 May 2010

Birth*

Frederick Breuer was born on 29 March 1795.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Curtis, daughter of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 4 April 1818 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Death*

Frederick Breuer died on 8 September 1829 at New Jersey at age 34; buried at Old School Baptist Cemetery.¹

Family

Mary Curtis b. 6 Apr 1797, d. 21 Nov 1858

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.

Jonathan Curtis¹

M, b. 1787, d. 4 September 1819

Father

Thomas Curtis¹ b. 17 Jul 1752, d. 19 Sep 1823

Mother

Elizabeth Taylor¹ b. 6 Jul 1757, d. 11 Aug 1819

Last Edited

21 May 2010

Birth*

Jonathan Curtis was born in 1787 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

NoteB*

Letters to Joseph Bonnell, Esq., of Flemington from Thomas Curtis Sr. dated 11 June 1819, Kingwood, in whch he says he "had a son in the United States service who died on Lake Erie on the 20 gun brig Niagary. . .balance of his wages unpaid by the United States. . .he being a single man without any lawful heirs. . . ."²

Death*

He died on 4 September 1819 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; date of inventory; U.S. Marine Corps; fought in the Battle of Lake Erie on 10 September 1813.^1,3

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S2010] Hunterdon County Historical Society, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Historical Society Indexes and Records.
[S2005] Surrogate's Court of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Will and Probate Records, File No. 2994J.