Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Milton Curtis¹

M, b. 24 April 1863, d. 30 August 1923

Father

Israel S. Curtis¹ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913

Mother

Mary C. Hoff¹ b. 23 Sep 1837, d. 20 Aug 1903

Last Edited

28 May 2010

Birth*

Milton Curtis was born on 24 April 1863 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Frenchtown P.O., Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 1, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, personal $2,000, 7 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Milton Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 213C, occupation farmer, 7 children at home, Willard lived next door.³

Marriage*

Milton Curtis married Alice C. Cronce on 29 November 1893 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; from John Lequear's records.¹

Census

Milton Curtis and Alice C. Cronce appeared on the census of 1895 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 36, 1 daughter.⁴

Census*

Milton Curtis and Alice C. Cronce appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁵

Census

Milton Curtis and Alice C. Cronce appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living.⁶

Census

Milton Curtis and Alice C. Cronce appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁷

Obit

Milton's obituary was published in the Hunterdon Newspaper on 30 August 1923:
age 60, children: Mrs. Dewitt Smith, Mrs. Willard Johnson, Mis Ella Curtis, Miss Ethel Curtis.⁸

Death*

He died on 30 August 1923 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 60; buried at Frenchtown Cemetery.^9,1

Family

Alice C. Cronce b. Aug 1871, d. 27 May 1940

Children

Mary Edith Curtis+⁵ b. 15 Dec 1894
Arthur Cronce Curtis+⁵ b. 6 Nov 1896, d. 29 Sep 1974
Hazel F. Curtis+⁵ b. 15 Jul 1898
Infant Daughter Curtis¹ b. 25 May 1900, d. 25 May 1900
Russell J. Curtis+¹ b. 6 May 1901
Ella L. Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1904
Ethel A. Curtis¹ b. 20 Apr 1906, d. 3 Oct 1995

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2032] Frank E. Burd, Frank E. Burd Obituary File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Mary Jennice Curtis¹

F, b. 21 January 1865, d. 17 November 1883

Father

Israel S. Curtis¹ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913

Mother

Mary C. Hoff¹ b. 23 Sep 1837, d. 20 Aug 1903

Last Edited

28 May 2010

Birth*

Mary Jennice Curtis was born on 21 January 1865 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Frenchtown P.O., Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 1, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, personal $2,000, 7 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Jennice Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 213C, occupation farmer, 7 children at home, Willard lived next door.³

Death*

Mary Jennice Curtis died on 17 November 1883 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 18.^1,4

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2032] Frank E. Burd, Frank E. Burd Obituary File.

Charles H. Curtis¹

M, b. 17 April 1867

Father

Israel S. Curtis¹ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913

Mother

Mary C. Hoff¹ b. 23 Sep 1837, d. 20 Aug 1903

Last Edited

27 May 2010

Birth*

Charles H. Curtis was born on 17 April 1867 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

Charles H. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 213C, occupation farmer, 7 children at home, Willard lived next door.³

Marriage*

Charles H. Curtis married Ella Sharp Opdyke on 21 October 1891 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,4,5

Census

Charles H. Curtis and Ella Sharp Opdyke appeared on the census of 1895 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 26, 1 daughter.⁶

Census*

Charles H. Curtis and Ella Sharp Opdyke appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

Charles H. Curtis and Ella Sharp Opdyke appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 11A, occupation machinist shop, owned home, married 18 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁷

Census

Charles H. Curtis and Ella Sharp Opdyke appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 1B, occupation machinist-garage, owned home, 2 children at home.⁸

Census

Charles H. Curtis and Ella Sharp Opdyke appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 8B, occupation mechanic-garage, owned home valued at $1,500, 1 daughter at home.⁹

Family

Ella Sharp Opdyke b. Jul 1870, d. 5 Nov 1951

Children

May (Mary C.) Curtis¹ b. 12 May 1895, d. 1 Jan 1974
Roy Curtis+¹ b. 24 Sep 1898, d. Jan 1965
Alice Curtis¹ b. 10 Jan 1901

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Peter R. Curtis¹

M, b. 27 January 1869

Father

Israel S. Curtis¹ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913

Mother

Mary C. Hoff¹ b. 23 Sep 1837, d. 20 Aug 1903

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Peter R. Curtis was born on 27 January 1869 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

Peter R. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 213C, occupation farmer, 7 children at home, Willard lived next door.³

Marriage*

Peter R. Curtis married Etta Leonard on 14 July 1895 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Census*

Peter R. Curtis and Etta Leonard appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 16, sheet 10A, occupation bookmaker, owned home, married 5 years, 2 children, 1 living.⁴

Census

Peter R. Curtis and Etta Leonard appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Buckingham Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, ED 14, sheet 4B, occupation hotelkeeper-own hotel, owned real estate, married 16 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Peter R. Curtis and Etta Leonard appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, ED 86, sheet 3A, occupation tinsmith-wire mill, owned home, 1 daughter at home.⁶

Census

Peter R. Curtis and Etta Leonard appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 10A, occupation superintendent-apartment homes, renting-$30 month, no children.⁷

Family

Etta Leonard b. Feb 1874

Children

Mildred L. Curtis⁴ b. 22 Dec 1897
Mary Curtis⁵ b. 1901

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Carrie W. Curtis¹

F, b. 19 December 1877

Father

Israel S. Curtis¹ b. 11 Aug 1832, d. 19 Jan 1913

Mother

Mary C. Hoff¹ b. 23 Sep 1837, d. 20 Aug 1903

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Carrie W. Curtis was born on 19 December 1877 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 213C, occupation farmer, 7 children at home, Willard lived next door.²

(Witness) Census

Carrie W. Curtis appeared on the census of 1895 Frenchtown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Israel S. Curtis and Mary C. Hoff; page 13, 1 daughter.³

Married Name

As of 8 January 1896,her married name was Cole.¹

Marriage*

Carrie W. Curtis married Frank Cole on 8 January 1896 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Census*

Carrie W. Curtis and Frank Cole appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, occupation farmer, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

Carrie W. Curtis and Frank Cole appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Carrie W. Curtis and Frank Cole appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.⁶

Census

Carrie W. Curtis and Frank Cole appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 1, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $5,000, no children, Clarence N. Curtis, age 42, a cousin, lived with them.⁷

Family

Frank Cole b. Dec 1874, d. 1950

Children

Leon M. Cole⁴ b. 29 Jan 1897, d. 12 Jul 1917
Jennie (Jane) May Cole⁴ b. 29 Jan 1898
Mary Elizabeth Cole¹ b. 22 Mar 1902, d. 22 Dec 1902

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Sarah M. Curtis¹

F, b. 1859

Last Edited

10 Jul 2010

Birth*

Sarah M. Curtis was born in 1859 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; presumably a grandaughter, parents unknown (possibly incorrect age given for daughter Sarah M., b. 1836.)¹

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Mary E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1861

Father

Mathias S. Curtis¹ b. 1827

Mother

Mary Ann Williamson¹ b. 1829

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Mary E. Curtis was born in 1861 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Mathias S. Curtis and Mary Ann Williamson; page 41, occupation wheel right, renting, 5 children and mother at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary E. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Frenchtown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Mathias S. Curtis and Mary Ann Williamson; page 300C, occupation laborer, 2 daughters at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John Curtis¹

M, b. 1866

Father

Mathias S. Curtis¹ b. 1827

Mother

Mary Ann Williamson¹ b. 1829

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

John Curtis was born in 1866 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Mathias S. Curtis and Mary Ann Williamson; page 41, occupation wheel right, renting, 5 children and mother at home.¹

Census*

John Curtis appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 214B, occupation laborer, single, living with George and Matilda Cowell.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Sarah Jane Curtis¹

F, b. 1868

Father

Mathias S. Curtis² b. 1827

Mother

Mary Ann Williamson² b. 1829

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Sarah Jane Curtis was born in 1868 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.²

(Witness) Census

Sarah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Frenchtown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Mathias S. Curtis and Mary Ann Williamson; page 300C, occupation laborer, 2 daughters at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles Murren¹

M, b. March 1842, d. before January 1920

Father

Charles Murren² b. 1802

Mother

Mary (?)² b. 1809

Last Edited

28 May 2010

Birth*

Charles Murren was born in March 1842 at Pennsylvania.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 Wrightstown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, in the household of Charles Murren and Mary (?); page 46, occupation miller, renting, 3 w children.²

Marriage*

Charles Murren married Mary Jane Curtis, daughter of David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh, on 19 May 1860 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Vorhees.¹

Milit-Beg*

Charles Murren began military service circa 1863 at New Jersey 38th Regiment New jersey Infantry.⁴

Census

He and Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Lopatcong Twp., Warren, New Jersey, page 474A, occupation laborer, 5 children at home; clearly enumerated as "Murray."⁵

Census

Charles Murren and Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 1895 at Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey, page 34, 5 children.⁶

Census*

Charles Murren and Mary Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Phillipsburg, Warren, New Jersey, ED 197, sheet 5A, occupation miller, renting, married 30 years, 6 children, 5 living.³

Death*

Charles Murren died before January 1920; Mary Jane was widowed.⁷

Family

Mary Jane Curtis b. 21 Feb 1840

Children

Lydia Anna Murren⁶ b. 1864
Reuben R. Murren⁶ b. 1867
Charles L. Murren+⁶ b. Jul 1873
Cornelia D. (Nellie) Murren³ b. Jun 1876
William W. Murren³ b. Aug 1879

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, U.S. Civil War Soldiers.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 New Jersey State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Adam Case¹

M, b. 1815

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Adam Case was born in 1815 at New Jersey.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Selenda Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh, on 11 February 1854 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Poulson.¹

NoteB*

No further record.³

Census*

Adam Case and Selenda Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Claiborne Twp., Union, Ohio, page 219C, occupation farmer, no children.²

Family

Selenda Elizabeth Curtis b. 30 Apr 1836

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1870.

Catharine Ann Wright¹

F, b. circa 1800

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Catharine Ann Wright was born circa 1800.¹

Married Name

As of 14 September 1826,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Adger Silas Curtis, son of Obediah (2nd) Curtis and Anna Yard, on 14 September 1826 at Sussex, New Jersey; from Abstracts of the Sussex County Register Newspaper.¹

Family

Adger Silas Curtis b. 22 Sep 1793

Child

Sarah E. Curtis+² b. 1827

Citations

[S2015] Jeff, "The Cox Family and Other Sussex County, NJ Lines", Ancestral File.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook, marriage record identifying her as Adger's daughter.

Sarah E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1827

Father

Adger Silas Curtis¹ b. 22 Sep 1793

Mother

Catharine Ann Wright¹ b. c 1800

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Sarah E. Curtis was born in 1827 at New Jersey.²

Census*

She appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, single, living with Philip and Mary Hoff.³

Married Name

As of 20 May 1852,her married name was Sipes.⁴

Marriage*

She married John Sipes on 20 May 1852 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Barrass, J.P.⁴

Census*

Sarah E. Curtis and John Sipes appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 at Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 851, occupation wood turner, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children and Charity Sipes, age 72.⁵

Family

John Sipes b. 1821

Children

Mary Sipes⁵ b. 1853
Clark Sipes⁵ b. 1855
Aaron Sipes⁵ b. 1858

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook, marriage record identifying her as Adger's daughter.
[S1] Census of Population 1827.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

John Sipes¹

M, b. 1821

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

John Sipes was born in 1821 at New Jersey.²

Marriage*

He married Sarah E. Curtis, daughter of Adger Silas Curtis and Catharine Ann Wright, on 20 May 1852 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Barrass, J.P.¹

Census*

John Sipes and Sarah E. Curtis appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 at Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 851, occupation wood turner, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children and Charity Sipes, age 72.²

Family

Sarah E. Curtis b. 1827

Children

Mary Sipes² b. 1853
Clark Sipes² b. 1855
Aaron Sipes² b. 1858

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Mary Sipes¹

F, b. 1853

Father

John Sipes¹ b. 1821

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Mary Sipes was born in 1853 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of John Sipes and Sarah E. Curtis; page 851, occupation wood turner, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children and Charity Sipes, age 72.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Clark Sipes¹

M, b. 1855

Father

John Sipes¹ b. 1821

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

9 May 2010

Birth*

Clark Sipes was born in 1855 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of John Sipes and Sarah E. Curtis; page 851, occupation wood turner, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children and Charity Sipes, age 72.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Aaron Sipes¹

M, b. 1858

Father

John Sipes¹ b. 1821

Mother

Sarah E. Curtis¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Aaron Sipes was born in 1858 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Joseph Ashton¹

M, b. 1823

Father

Stephen Ashton¹ b. c 1793, d. 7 Sep 1832

Mother

Rachel Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1795, d. Sep 1888

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Joseph Ashton was born in 1823 at New Jersey.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary A. (?) circa 1848 at New Jersey.²

Census*

Joseph Ashton appeared on the census of 30 September 1850 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 156, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $1,100, no children.²

Census*

He and Mary A. (?) appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 at Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 92, occupation master shoe maker, real estate valued at $2,500, person $3,500, 3 children and 2 shoe maker apprentices.³

Census

Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?) appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, page 321, occupation leather and shoe furnishings, real estate valued at $16,000, personal $13,000, 2 children and several boarders.⁴

Census

Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?) appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, page 218D, occupation dealer in leather, 2 children and mother at home.¹

Family

Mary A. (?) b. 1826

Children

John Ashton³ b. 1851
Joseph Ashton³ b. 1856
Mary Ashton³ b. 1859

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary A. (?)¹

F, b. 1826

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Mary A. (?) was born in 1826 at New Jersey.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1848,her married name was Ashton.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Ashton, son of Stephen Ashton and Rachel Curtis, circa 1848 at New Jersey.¹

Census*

Mary A. (?) and Joseph Ashton appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 at Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 92, occupation master shoe maker, real estate valued at $2,500, person $3,500, 3 children and 2 shoe maker apprentices.²

Census

Mary A. (?) and Joseph Ashton appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, page 321, occupation leather and shoe furnishings, real estate valued at $16,000, personal $13,000, 2 children and several boarders.³

Census

Mary A. (?) and Joseph Ashton appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, page 218D, occupation dealer in leather, 2 children and mother at home.⁴

Family

Joseph Ashton b. 1823

Children

John Ashton² b. 1851
Joseph Ashton² b. 1856
Mary Ashton² b. 1859

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John Ashton¹

M, b. 1851

Father

Joseph Ashton¹ b. 1823

Mother

Mary A. (?)¹ b. 1826

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

John Ashton was born in 1851 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?); page 92, occupation master shoe maker, real estate valued at $2,500, person $3,500, 3 children and 2 shoe maker apprentices.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Joseph Ashton¹

M, b. 1856

Father

Joseph Ashton¹ b. 1823

Mother

Mary A. (?)¹ b. 1826

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Joseph Ashton was born in 1856 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

Joseph Ashton appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?); page 321, occupation leather and shoe furnishings, real estate valued at $16,000, personal $13,000, 2 children and several boarders.²

(Witness) Census

Joseph Ashton appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?); page 218D, occupation dealer in leather, 2 children and mother at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Ashton¹

F, b. 1859

Father

Joseph Ashton¹ b. 1823

Mother

Mary A. (?)¹ b. 1826

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Mary Ashton was born in 1859 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 August 1860 Frenchtown, Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?); page 92, occupation master shoe maker, real estate valued at $2,500, person $3,500, 3 children and 2 shoe maker apprentices.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Ashton appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?); page 321, occupation leather and shoe furnishings, real estate valued at $16,000, personal $13,000, 2 children and several boarders.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Ashton appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Joseph Ashton and Mary A. (?); page 218D, occupation dealer in leather, 2 children and mother at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John W. Curtis^1,2

M, b. January 1827, d. 8 September 1904

Father

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

Mother

Regina Potts¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

10 Jul 2010

Birth*

John W. Curtis was born in January 1827 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; marriage record gives father's name.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Atkinson on 13 October 1853 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Census*

John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 at Buckingham Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 66, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $130, living with Jonathan Jordan; Mahlon Curtis lived with them.⁴

(Witness) Death

John 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.^5,6

Census

John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Lambertville P.O., West Amwell Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 413b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 daughters and John J. Curtis, age 19, farm laborer, b. N.J.⁷

Census

John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 207D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁸

Census

John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Wrightstown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, ED 47, sheet 3B, no occupation, 8 children, 4 living, living with Watson.⁹

Death*

John W. Curtis died on 8 September 1904 at Bucks, Pennsylvania, at age 77; transcription says Wycombe, Pa., not found.¹⁰

Family

Elizabeth Atkinson b. Apr 1835

Children

Emma U. Curtis⁷ b. 1860
Ella Curtis⁷ b. Dec 1863
Martha Curtis⁷ b. 1866
Ida M. Curtis⁷ b. May 1869
Watson L. Curtis⁸ b. Jan 1872

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S2008] Clerk of Hunterdon County, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Deed Records, Book 126, pp 414-417.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2030] John W. Lequear, John W. Lequear Obituary File.

Elizabeth Atkinson¹

F, b. April 1835

Last Edited

9 May 2010

Birth*

Elizabeth Atkinson was born in April 1835 at Pennsylvania; daughter of Thomas Atkinson.^1,2

Married Name

As of 13 October 1853,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married John W. Curtis, son of Benjamin Curtis and Regina Potts, on 13 October 1853 at Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Census*

Elizabeth Atkinson and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 at Buckingham Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 66, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $130, living with Jonathan Jordan; Mahlon Curtis lived with them.³

Census

Elizabeth Atkinson and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Lambertville P.O., West Amwell Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 413b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 daughters and John J. Curtis, age 19, farm laborer, b. N.J.⁴

Census

Elizabeth Atkinson and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 207D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁵

Census

Elizabeth Atkinson and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Wrightstown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, ED 47, sheet 3B, no occupation, 8 children, 4 living, living with Watson.²

Family

John W. Curtis b. Jan 1827, d. 8 Sep 1904

Children

Emma U. Curtis⁴ b. 1860
Ella Curtis⁴ b. Dec 1863
Martha Curtis⁴ b. 1866
Ida M. Curtis⁴ b. May 1869
Watson L. Curtis⁵ b. Jan 1872

Citations

[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Emma U. Curtis¹

F, b. 1860

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1827, d. 8 Sep 1904

Mother

Elizabeth Atkinson¹ b. Apr 1835

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Emma U. Curtis was born in 1860 at Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 Lambertville P.O., West Amwell Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson; page 413b, occupation farmer, renting, 4 daughters and John J. Curtis, age 19, farm laborer, b. N.J.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Ella Curtis¹

F, b. December 1863

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1827, d. 8 Sep 1904

Mother

Elizabeth Atkinson¹ b. Apr 1835

Last Edited

6 Jun 2010

Birth*

Ella Curtis was born in December 1863 at Bucks, Pennsylvania.²

(Witness) Census

Ella Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, in the household of John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson; page 207D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 24 February 1897,her married name was Kirk.⁴

Marriage*

Ella Curtis married Benjamin H. Kirk on 24 February 1897 at Bucks, Pennsylvania.⁴

Census*

Ella Curtis and Benjamin H. Kirk appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, ED 47, sheet 1B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 3 years, no children.⁵

Family

Benjamin H. Kirk b. Sep 1869

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2041] Bucks County Clerk, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Martha Curtis¹

F, b. 1866

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1827, d. 8 Sep 1904

Mother

Elizabeth Atkinson¹ b. Apr 1835

Last Edited

7 May 2010

Birth*

Martha Curtis was born in 1866 at Bucks, Pennsylvania.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, in the household of John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson; page 207D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ida M. Curtis¹

F, b. May 1869

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1827, d. 8 Sep 1904

Mother

Elizabeth Atkinson¹ b. Apr 1835

Last Edited

6 Jun 2010

Birth*

Ida M. Curtis was born in May 1869 at Bucks, Pennsylvania.²

(Witness) Census

Ida M. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, in the household of John W. Curtis and Elizabeth Atkinson; page 207D, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 20 December 1898,her married name was Twining.⁴

Marriage*

Ida M. Curtis married D. Walter Twining on 20 December 1898 at Bucks, Pennsylvania.⁴

Census*

Ida M. Curtis and D. Walter Twining appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Wrightstown Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, ED 47, sheet 2A, occupation well borer, married 1 years, noc hildren, living with his parents.⁵

Family

D. Walter Twining b. Nov 1877

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2041] Bucks County Clerk, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Benjamin Newton Curtis^1,2

M, b. June 1860, d. 18 June 1945

Father

David Curtis³ b. 1824, d. 10 Dec 1887

Mother

Charlotte Day³ b. 1832, d. 30 Nov 1926

Last Edited

28 May 2010

Birth*

Benjamin Newton Curtis was born in June 1860 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 Baptisttown P.O., Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis and Charlotte Day; page 225, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,200, 7 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Benjamin Newton Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Holland Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis and Charlotte Day; page 332C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁵

Marriage*

Benjamin Newton Curtis married Rose A. Dubridge on 13 May 1891 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey; from John W. Lequear's records.²

Census

Benjamin Newton Curtis and Rose A. Dubridge appeared on the census of 1895 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 15, 1 daughter.⁶

Census*

Benjamin Newton Curtis and Rose A. Dubridge appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 16, sheet 9A, occupation day laborer, renting, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁷

Census

Benjamin Newton Curtis and Rose A. Dubridge appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Delaware Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 7, sheet 2B, occupation painter, renting, married 20 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁸

Census

Benjamin Newton Curtis and Rose A. Dubridge appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Delaware Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation house painter, renting, Leona's family lived with them.⁹

Census

Benjamin Newton Curtis and Rose A. Dubridge appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Delaware Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 10, sheet 7A, occupation painter-odd jobs, renting-$10 month, no children.¹⁰

Death*

Benjamin Newton Curtis died on 18 June 1945 at Sergeantsville, Hunterdon, New Jersey; buried at Thompson Memorial Cemtery in New Hope.¹¹

Family

Rose A. Dubridge b. Oct 1870

Children

Leona Curtis⁷ b. Dec 1891
Avis C. Curtis+⁷ b. Aug 1895, d. 1967

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S2009] Hiram E. Deats, Curtis Family Notebook.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 State Census.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2032] Frank E. Burd, Frank E. Burd Obituary File.

Alida Curtis¹

F, b. 1863

Father

David Curtis² b. 1824, d. 10 Dec 1887

Mother

Charlotte Day² b. 1832, d. 30 Nov 1926

Last Edited

27 May 2010

Birth*

Alida Curtis was born in 1863 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 Baptisttown P.O., Kingwood Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis and Charlotte Day; page 225, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,200, 7 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Alida Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Holland Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of David Curtis and Charlotte Day; page 332C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.