Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Richard Ezra Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 July 1923, d. 22 March 2005

Father

Russell J. Curtis¹ b. 6 May 1901

Mother

Pearl Fox¹ b. 20 Oct 1900, d. 20 Mar 1992

Last Edited

9 May 2010

Birth*

Richard Ezra Curtis was born on 8 July 1923 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Flemington, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Russell J. Curtis; ED 12, sheet 14A, occupation carpenter helper, owned home valued at $2,500, 2 sons and mother in law Anna L. Fox.³

Death*

Richard Ezra Curtis died on 22 March 2005 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 81.²

Obit

Richard Ezra's obituary was published in the Citizens-Times on 24 March 2005:
Richard E. Curtis
Lititz, Pa. - Richard E. Curtis, 81, formerly of Flemington, N.J. and Asheville, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at the Moravian Manor. Born in... [more]⁴

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1506] Asheville Citizen-Times, Various.

Charles Russell Curtis¹

M, b. 11 April 1928, d. 17 April 2004

Father

Russell J. Curtis¹ b. 6 May 1901

Mother

Pearl Fox¹ b. 20 Oct 1900, d. 20 Mar 1992

Last Edited

9 May 2010

Birth*

Charles Russell Curtis was born on 11 April 1928 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Charles Russell Curtis died on 17 April 2004 at Shickshinny, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, at age 76.³

Obit

Charles Russell's obituary was published in the Times Leader on 19 April 2004:
Russell Curti, 76, of Municipal Road, Shickshinny, died Saturday at home. Born in Flemington, N.J., on April 11, 1928, he was the son of the late and Pearl (Fox) Currtis. He was a retired construction worker and did on-the-job training for carpentry in Flemington, N.J. He was a member of Reyburn Bible Church, Shickshinny. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Palmyra, and Elks Lodge 1928, Flemington, N.J., where be once served as the Exhaled Ruler.
The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/thetimesleader/2004/04/19/news/obituaries/8462679.htm
(c) 2004 Times Leader and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.⁴

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Irwin Barclay Curtis^1,2

M, b. 26 May 1933, d. after 1960

Father

Russell J. Curtis¹ b. 6 May 1901

Mother

Pearl Fox¹ b. 20 Oct 1900, d. 20 Mar 1992

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Irwin Barclay Curtis was born on 26 May 1933 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,2

Death*

He died after 1960; Rural Hill Cemetery, no dates of death. Shares one side of the stone with his wife Patricia L. (Honeyman) Curtis and other side with Alvah L. & Mary Lillian (Hoffman) Honeyman.²

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rural Hill, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

William Milton Curtis¹

M, b. 26 June 1932, d. 2 March 2012

Father

Arthur Cronce Curtis¹ b. 6 Nov 1896, d. 29 Sep 1974

Mother

Ruth Stothoff¹ b. 18 Jan 1898, d. 2 Nov 1982

Last Edited

9 Mar 2012

Birth*

William Milton Curtis was born on 26 June 1932 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Death*

He died on 2 March 2012 at Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, at age 79.²

Obit

William Milton's obituary was published in the Express Times on 6 March 2012:
William Milton Curtis, 79, died peacefully at home in Easton, PA after a long struggle with cancer on Friday, March 2, 2012 at his home. Born: June 26th 1932 to Arthur and Ruth Curtis who preceded him in death along with his sisters Marion Bennett and Dorothy Jewell and his wife Grace Isele Curtis. Personal: He was a devoted husband and father as well as a talented designer, and successful hard working entrepreneur. As a youngster he worked at the Hiram Deats farm, JoHanna Farms and The Lehigh Valley Railroad as a time keeper. He was a member of the Flemington High School Class of 1950 then graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and later earned an MBA from Syracuse University. He became an industrial designer and product manager at Westinghouse, Corning Glass, Johns Manville, and Masonite research. He was a partner in the Nieu Amsterdam Group and worked at Coldwell Banker late in life. He was passionate about architecture, designed several buildings, developed properties, remodeled and restored homes and businesses and had a few patents. He is grateful to have been able to visit with family and friends shortly before he passed away. He asks that you remember him simply by living well. He will be missed. Memberships: Active in the community, at various times, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club. He was active in Sea Scouts and volunteered his time preparing taxes for the poor, with the Cub Scouts, Indian Guides, and served as a board member on the South Branch of the Raritan Watershed Association (in which he enjoyed swimming as a child) and the Southern Tier arts and craft show in Corning NY. Survivors: He is survived by his son Dean and numerous nieces and nephews. Services: Funeral arrangements are private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ.²

Citations

[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.
[S2094] The Express Times, 6 March 2012.

Mary Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1901

Father

Peter R. Curtis¹ b. 27 Jan 1869

Mother

Etta Leonard¹ b. Feb 1874

Last Edited

9 May 2010

Birth*

Mary Curtis was born in 1901 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Buckingham Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, in the household of Peter R. Curtis and Etta Leonard; ED 14, sheet 4B, occupation hotelkeeper-own hotel, owned real estate, married 16 years, 3 children, 2 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2014] Unknown Holy Bible.

Katherine (?)¹

F, b. 1895, d. between 1920 and 1930

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Katherine (?) was born in 1895 at New Jersey.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1912,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis, son of Snyder Curtis and Eveline German, circa 1912 at New Jersey.¹

Death*

Katherine (?) died between 1920 and 1930 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey; Morris was widowed in 1930.²

Census*

She and Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, ED 111, sheet 18B, occupation chauffeur-refrigerator factory, renting, 2 children.¹

Family

Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis b. 10 May 1884, d. Mar 1964

Children

Mildred Curtis¹ b. 1913
John Edward Curtis¹ b. 24 Sep 1918, d. 8 Mar 2001

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Edward Curtis¹

M, b. 24 September 1918, d. 8 March 2001

Father

Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1884, d. Mar 1964

Mother

Katherine (?)¹ b. 1895, d. bt 1920 - 1930

Last Edited

28 Jun 2011

Birth*

John Edward Curtis was born on 24 September 1918 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis and Katherine (?); ED 111, sheet 18B, occupation chauffeur-refrigerator factory, renting, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

John Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis; ED 111, sheet 10B, occupation fireman-refrigerator co., widowed, 1 son, living with mother and siblings.³

Milit-Beg*

John Edward Curtis began military service on 29 July 1942 at Camden, Mercer, New Jersey, for the duration of the war; height 72 inches, weight 167 lbs, marital status separated without dependents.⁴

Death*

He died on 8 March 2001 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, at age 82; buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.^2,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave.

Mildred Curtis¹

F, b. 1913

Father

Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1884, d. Mar 1964

Mother

Katherine (?)¹ b. 1895, d. bt 1920 - 1930

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Mildred Curtis was born in 1913 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Maurice (Morris) Rodenbaugh Curtis and Katherine (?); ED 111, sheet 18B, occupation chauffeur-refrigerator factory, renting, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Mildred Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1930 Hopewell Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of John Elwood Gray and Victoria Elizabeth Curtis; ED 93, sheet 13B, occupation potter, owned home, 1 daughter and a niece, Mildred Curtis, age 16.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Florence May (?)¹

F, b. 1890

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Florence May (?) was born in 1890 at Pennsylvania.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1913,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Clarence Napoleon Curtis, son of Snyder Curtis and Eveline German, circa 1913.¹

Census

Florence May (?) and Clarence Napoleon Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 19, sheet 3A, occupation railroad carpenter, renting, 1 daghter.¹

Family

Clarence Napoleon Curtis b. 12 May 1885, d. 8 Aug 1968

Child

Dorothy W. Curtis¹ b. 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Dorothy W. Curtis¹

F, b. 1914

Father

Clarence Napoleon Curtis¹ b. 12 May 1885, d. 8 Aug 1968

Mother

Florence May (?)¹ b. 1890

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Dorothy W. Curtis was born in 1914 at New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Clarence Napoleon Curtis and Florence May (?); ED 19, sheet 3A, occupation railroad carpenter, renting, 1 daghter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Martha H. (?)¹

F, b. 11 August 1897, d. February 1984

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Martha H. (?) was born on 11 August 1897 at North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1913,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Albamus Edward Curtis, son of Snyder Curtis and Eveline German, circa 1913 at New Jersey.¹

Census

Martha H. (?) and Albamus Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, ED 53, sheet 17A, occupation plumber-rubber mill, renting, 1 son.¹

Census*

Martha H. (?) and Albamus Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Ewing Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, ED 76, sheet 5A, engineer-street railway, owned home valued at $9,000, no children, niece and nephew.³

Death*

Martha H. (?) died in February 1984 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, at age 86; SSDI only.²

Family

Albamus Edward Curtis b. 26 Jan 1891, d. 26 Dec 1961

Child

Raymond Curtis¹ b. 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Raymond Curtis¹

M, b. 1914

Father

Albamus Edward Curtis¹ b. 26 Jan 1891, d. 26 Dec 1961

Mother

Martha H. (?)¹ b. 11 Aug 1897, d. Feb 1984

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Raymond Curtis was born in 1914 at New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of Albamus Edward Curtis and Martha H. (?); ED 53, sheet 17A, occupation plumber-rubber mill, renting, 1 son.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Reba L. Naylor¹

F, b. April 1884

Father

James Naylor¹ b. 13 Nov 1844, d. 22 Jul 1911

Mother

Lydia Curtis¹ b. May 1838, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Reba L. Naylor was born in April 1884 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of James Naylor and Lydia Curtis; ED 15, sheet 14B, occupation coal wagon driver, owned home, married 36 years, 1 daughter.¹

Married Name

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

Marriage*

Reba L. Naylor married John Saunders circa 1902.²

Census*

Reba L. Naylor and John Saunders appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 15, sheet 1A, occupation assistant foreman-railroad shop, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living, living with Reba's father.²

Family

John Saunders b. 1879

Citations

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

John Saunders¹

M, b. 1879

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

John Saunders was born in 1879 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

He married Reba L. Naylor, daughter of James Naylor and Lydia Curtis, circa 1902.¹

Census*

John Saunders and Reba L. Naylor appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 15, sheet 1A, occupation assistant foreman-railroad shop, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living, living with Reba's father.¹

Family

Reba L. Naylor b. Apr 1884

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ida M. (?)¹

F, b. 1881

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Ida M. (?) was born in 1881 at New Jersey.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1901,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married George Washington Curtis, son of Andrew J. Curtis and Sarah E. Jones, circa 1901 at New Jersey.¹

Census*

Ida M. (?) and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 1 May 1910 at Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, ED 32, sheet 17B, occupation clerk-wholesale grocery, renting, married 8 years, 1 son.¹

Census

Ida M. (?) and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 27 June 1920 at Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, ED 37, sheet 29B, occupation clerk-wholesale grocery, owned home, 1 son.²

Census

Ida M. (?) and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, ED 80, sheet 9B, occupation clerk-state warehouse, owned home valued at $6,000, no children.³

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 17 Feb 1877

Child

George W. Curtis Jr.+¹ b. 3 Sep 1902, d. Nov 1985

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

George W. Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 3 September 1902, d. November 1985

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 17 Feb 1877

Mother

Ida M. (?)¹ b. 1881

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

George W. Curtis Jr. was born on 3 September 1902 at New Jersey.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 May 1910 Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Ida M. (?); ED 32, sheet 17B, occupation clerk-wholesale grocery, renting, married 8 years, 1 son.¹

(Witness) Census

George W. Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 27 June 1920 Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Ida M. (?); ED 37, sheet 29B, occupation clerk-wholesale grocery, owned home, 1 son.³

Marriage*

George W. Curtis Jr. married Hazel Hayes circa 1928 at New Jersey.⁴

Census*

George W. Curtis Jr. and Hazel Hayes appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation civil engineer-county, 1 son, living with the Hayes.⁴

Death*

George W. Curtis Jr. died in November 1985 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, at age 83.²

Family

Hazel Hayes b. 26 Apr 1904, d. Mar 1996

Child

George W. Curtis III⁴ b. 23 Mar 1930, d. 8 Apr 2003

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Hazel Hayes¹

F, b. 26 April 1904, d. March 1996

Last Edited

10 May 2010

Birth*

Hazel Hayes was born on 26 April 1904 at New Jersey.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1928,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married George W. Curtis Jr., son of George Washington Curtis and Ida M. (?), circa 1928 at New Jersey.¹

Census*

Hazel Hayes and George W. Curtis Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation civil engineer-county, 1 son, living with the Hayes.¹

Death*

Hazel Hayes died in March 1996 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, at age 91.²

Family

George W. Curtis Jr. b. 3 Sep 1902, d. Nov 1985

Child

George W. Curtis III¹ b. 23 Mar 1930, d. 8 Apr 2003

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

George W. Curtis III¹

M, b. 23 March 1930, d. 8 April 2003

Father

George W. Curtis Jr.¹ b. 3 Sep 1902, d. Nov 1985

Mother

Hazel Hayes¹ b. 26 Apr 1904, d. Mar 1996

Last Edited

31 May 2010

Birth*

George W. Curtis III was born on 23 March 1930 at Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 Hamilton Twp., Mercer, New Jersey, in the household of George W. Curtis Jr. and Hazel Hayes; ED 83, sheet 7B, occupation civil engineer-county, 1 son, living with the Hayes.¹

Death*

George W. Curtis III died on 8 April 2003 at Bethany, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, at age 73; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Mary Heaton¹

F, b. circa 1835

Last Edited

26 May 2010

Birth*

Mary Heaton was born circa 1835.¹

Married Name

As of 21 September 1862,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married William C. Curtis, son of Benjamin Curtis and Regina Potts, on 21 September 1862 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, New Jersey.¹

Census*

Mary Heaton and William C. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Warwick Twp., Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 199C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.²

Family

William C. Curtis b. 10 Nov 1830, d. 14 Apr 1889

Children

Laura Curtis² b. Mar 1863
Oliver Curtis+² b. Sep 1867
George E. Curtis+² b. Apr 1870
Mahlon Curtis+² b. May 1873
Bertha M. Curtis² b. 1878

Citations

[S1990] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor New Jersey State Archives, Calendar of Wills--1730-1750, online marriage index.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Ann Murren^1,2

F, b. February 1837, d. 1 August 1907

Father

Charles Murren³ b. 1802

Mother

Mary (?)³ b. 1809

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mary Ann Murren was born in February 1837 at Pennsylvania.^4,2

(Witness) Census

She 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.³

Married Name

As of circa 1854,her married name was Curtis.⁴

Marriage*

Mary Ann Murren married Morris R. Curtis, son of David Curtis Jr. and Rebecca Rodenbaugh, circa 1854 at New Jersey.⁴

Census

Mary Ann Murren and Morris R. Curtis appeared on the census of 20 August 1870 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 209, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.⁵

Census

Mary Ann Murren and Morris R. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 290D, occupation farmer, no children.⁶

Census

Mary Ann Murren and Morris R. Curtis appeared on the census of 1895 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 16, no children, Harry Oakes lived with them.⁷

Census*

Mary Ann Murren and Morris R. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 11B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 45 years, grandson Harry M. Oakes, b. Jan 1885, lived with them.⁴

Death*

Mary Ann Murren died on 1 August 1907 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 70; buried at Locust Grove Cemetery.^2,8

Family

Morris R. Curtis b. 16 Aug 1834, d. 21 Oct 1918

Children

Sarah C. Curtis⁹ b. 1855, d. 6 Feb 1864
Mary F. Curtis+⁵ b. Oct 1859
George B. Curtis+⁵ b. c 1 Mar 1861, d. c 9 Dec 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Locust Grove, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1895 State Census.
[S2032] Frank E. Burd, Frank E. Burd Obituary File.
[S2093] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Deaths and Burials 1720-1988.

Mary F. Curtis¹

F, b. October 1859

Father

Morris R. Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1834, d. 21 Oct 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Murren¹ b. Feb 1837, d. 1 Aug 1907

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mary F. Curtis was born in October 1859 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 August 1870 Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Morris R. Curtis and Mary Ann Murren; page 209, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.¹

Census*

Mary F. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 291C, "at home," single, living with Jacob Crammer family.³

Married Name

As of 24 March 1882,her married name was Oaks.^4,5

Marriage*

She married William P. Oaks, son of Enoch Oaks and Sarah Pelts, on 24 March 1882 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.^4,5

Census*

Mary F. Curtis and William P. Oaks appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 12A, occupation painter, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living (perhaps 4,3.)⁶

Census

Mary F. Curtis and William P. Oaks appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation house carpenter, renting, married 27 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

Family

William P. Oaks b. Aug 1857

Children

Harry Morris Oaks+⁷ b. 28 Jan 1885, d. 1953
Ernest Alvah Oaks+⁶ b. 15 Sep 1886, d. Feb 1982
William Russell Oaks+⁶ b. 17 Dec 1890
Jesse Neff Oakes+⁶ b. 12 Jul 1899, d. Apr 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2101] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Births and Christenings.

George B. Curtis^1,2

M, b. circa 1 March 1861, d. circa 9 December 1915

Father

Morris R. Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1834, d. 21 Oct 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Murren¹ b. Feb 1837, d. 1 Aug 1907

Last Edited

27 May 2010

Birth*

George B. Curtis was born circa 1 March 1861 at Hunterdon, New Jersey; 1864 is more likely based on census records.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 August 1870 Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Morris R. Curtis and Mary Ann Murren; page 209, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.¹

Marriage*

George B. Curtis married Mary Jennie Suydam on 11 July 1894 at Cherryville Baptist Church, Flemington, Hunterdon, New Jersey; by Ira D. Mallery, pastor.^3,4

Census*

George B. Curtis and Mary Jennie Suydam appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Branchburg Twp., Somerset, New Jersey, Ed 76, sheet 2B, occupation day laborer-renting, married 6 years, 1 son.⁵

Census

George B. Curtis and Mary Jennie Suydam appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at East Raritan Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 20 sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 15 years, 2 sons, 2 living.⁶

Death*

George B. Curtis died circa 9 December 1915 at Raritan Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey.²

Obit

George B.'s obituary was published in the Hunterdon Newspaper on 9 December 1915:
son of Morris R. Curtis, M. Suydam, children Frank and Reuben.²

Family

Mary Jennie Suydam b. Feb 1874, d. c 7 Apr 1933

Children

Frank John Curtis+⁵ b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 4 Sep 1968
Reuben Suydam Curtis+⁶ b. 26 Mar 1900, d. 7 Dec 1972

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2032] Frank E. Burd, Frank E. Burd Obituary File.
[S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.
[S2034] Bastonia, "42021", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

William P. Oaks¹

M, b. August 1857

Father

Enoch Oaks² b. 1830

Mother

Sarah Pelts³ b. c 1832

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

William P. Oaks was born in August 1857 at New Jersey.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Enoch Oaks and Sarah Pelts; page 28, occupation day laborer, renting, 3 children.²

Census*

William P. Oaks appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, page 289A, occupation laborer, single, living with the Vail family.⁵

Marriage*

He married Mary F. Curtis, daughter of Morris R. Curtis and Mary Ann Murren, on 24 March 1882 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,3

Name Variation

As of 23 June 1900, William P. Oaks was also known as William P. Oakes.⁴

Census*

He and Mary F. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 12A, occupation painter, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living (perhaps 4,3.)⁴

Census

William P. Oaks and Mary F. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation house carpenter, renting, married 27 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Family

Mary F. Curtis b. Oct 1859

Children

Harry Morris Oaks+⁶ b. 28 Jan 1885, d. 1953
Ernest Alvah Oaks+⁴ b. 15 Sep 1886, d. Feb 1982
William Russell Oaks+⁴ b. 17 Dec 1890
Jesse Neff Oakes+⁴ b. 12 Jul 1899, d. Apr 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2101] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Births and Christenings.

Ernest Alvah Oaks^1,2,3,4

M, b. 15 September 1886, d. February 1982

Father

William P. Oaks¹ b. Aug 1857

Mother

Mary F. Curtis¹ b. Oct 1859

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

Ernest Alvah Oaks was born on 15 September 1886 at Franklin, Hunterdon, New Jersey; birth record name is John.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of William P. Oaks and Mary F. Curtis; ED 9, sheet 12A, occupation painter, renting, married 15 years, 4 children, 4 living (perhaps 4,3.)¹

Marriage*

Ernest Alvah Oaks married Edna Brown in 1909 at New Jersey.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Ernest Alvah Oaks registered for the draft at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; at the time, he was employed by himself as a painter, wife and child, described as medium height, medium build, gray eyes, light hair.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Quakertown Village, Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 11, sheet 2B, 2 children, record is nearly illegible.⁶

Census*

He and Edna Brown appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 13, sheet 6A, occupation painter, owned home valued at $2,000, 1 daughter.⁷

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Ernest Alvah Oaks registered for the draft at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; at the time, he was employed by himself as a painter, wife Edna.⁴

Death*

He died in February 1982 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 95.³

Family

Edna Brown b. 17 Sep 1890, d. Jun 1977

Children

Mildred F. Oaks⁶ b. 16 Dec 1909, d. 3 Jun 2007
Josephine F. Oaks⁶ b. 25 Sep 1918, d. 14 Mar 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

William Russell Oaks^1,2

M, b. 17 December 1890

Father

William P. Oaks¹ b. Aug 1857

Mother

Mary F. Curtis¹ b. Oct 1859

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

William Russell Oaks was born on 17 December 1890 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; birth record name is George.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

William Russell Oaks appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of William P. Oaks and Mary F. Curtis; ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation house carpenter, renting, married 27 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 William Russell Oaks registered for the draft at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.²

Marriage*

He married Minnie (?) circa 1921.⁵

Census*

William Russell Oaks and Minnie (?) appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Alexandria Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 9, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 daughters.⁵

DraftWW11*

In 1942 William Russell Oaks registered for the draft at R.D. 1, Pittstown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; at the time, he was employed by unemployed, person to contact: Ernest Oaks of Quakertown.⁶

Family

Minnie (?) b. 1899

Children

Edith Oaks⁵ b. 1922
Alice Oaks⁵ b. 1923
Margaret Oaks⁵ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S2101] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Births and Christenings.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.

Jesse Neff Oakes^1,2,3

M, b. 12 July 1899, d. April 1984

Father

William P. Oaks¹ b. Aug 1857

Mother

Mary F. Curtis¹ b. Oct 1859

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Jesse Neff Oakes was born on 12 July 1899 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; birth record name is James.^1,2,3,4

(Witness) Census

Jesse Neff Oakes appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of William P. Oaks and Mary F. Curtis; ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation house carpenter, renting, married 27 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 9 September 1918 Jesse Neff Oakes registered for the draft at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey; at the time, he was employed by John A. Roebling & Sons as a laborer, single, mother Mary F. Oakes, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair, spelled name "Oakes".²

Marriage*

He married Belle Woolf, daughter of Allen Woolf and Bessie Cole, on 28 September 1918 at New Jersey.^6,7

Census*

Jesse Neff Oakes and Belle Woolf appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation painter, renting, 3 sons.⁶

Death*

Jesse Neff Oakes died in April 1984 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, at age 84; buried at Zarephath Cemetery in Somerset County.^3,8

Family

Belle Woolf b. 3 Aug 1901, d. 23 Mar 1993

Children

James E. Oakes⁷ b. 29 Dec 1918, d. 25 Jan 1998
Lawrence Oakes⁶ b. 1922
Robert E. Oakes⁶ b. 1925, d. 1945
Donald Oakes⁶ b. 5 Jul 1927, d. 30 Oct 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2101] State of New Jersey, New Jersey Births and Christenings.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2113] Stephen Becker, "Descendants of William Oaks and Mary Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 13 April 2012.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Zarephath, Somerset, New Jersey.

Edna Brown^1,2

F, b. 17 September 1890, d. June 1977

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

Edna Brown was born on 17 September 1890 at New Jersey.^1,3

Married Name

As of 1909,her married name was Oaks.⁴

Marriage*

She married Ernest Alvah Oaks, son of William P. Oaks and Mary F. Curtis, in 1909 at New Jersey.⁴

Census*

Edna Brown and Ernest Alvah Oaks appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 13, sheet 6A, occupation painter, owned home valued at $2,000, 1 daughter.⁵

Death*

Edna Brown died in June 1977 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 86.³

Family

Ernest Alvah Oaks b. 15 Sep 1886, d. Feb 1982

Children

Mildred F. Oaks¹ b. 16 Dec 1909, d. 3 Jun 2007
Josephine F. Oaks¹ b. 25 Sep 1918, d. 14 Mar 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2113] Stephen Becker, "Descendants of William Oaks and Mary Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 13 April 2012.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mildred F. Oaks¹

F, b. 16 December 1909, d. 3 June 2007

Father

Ernest Alvah Oaks¹ b. 15 Sep 1886, d. Feb 1982

Mother

Edna Brown¹ b. 17 Sep 1890, d. Jun 1977

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mildred F. Oaks was born on 16 December 1909 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 Quakertown Village, Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Ernest Alvah Oaks; ED 11, sheet 2B, 2 children, record is nearly illegible.¹

Death*

Mildred F. Oaks died on 3 June 2007 at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 97.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Josephine F. Oaks¹

F, b. 25 September 1918, d. 14 March 2005

Father

Ernest Alvah Oaks¹ b. 15 Sep 1886, d. Feb 1982

Mother

Edna Brown¹ b. 17 Sep 1890, d. Jun 1977

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

Josephine F. Oaks was born on 25 September 1918 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Josephine F. Oaks appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, in the household of Ernest Alvah Oaks and Edna Brown; ED 13, sheet 6A, occupation painter, owned home valued at $2,000, 1 daughter.³

Death*

Josephine F. Oaks died on 14 March 2005 at Flemington, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 86.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2113] Stephen Becker, "Descendants of William Oaks and Mary Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 13 April 2012.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Belle Woolf^1,2

F, b. 3 August 1901, d. 23 March 1993

Father

Allen Woolf³ b. 1871, d. 1943

Mother

Bessie Cole⁴ b. 1871, d. 1951

Last Edited

13 Apr 2012

Birth*

Belle Woolf was born on 3 August 1901 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.^1,5,2

Married Name

As of 28 September 1918,her married name was Oakes.¹

Marriage*

She married Jesse Neff Oakes, son of William P. Oaks and Mary F. Curtis, on 28 September 1918 at New Jersey.^1,6

Census

Belle Woolf and Jesse Neff Oakes appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Franklin Twp., Hunterdon, New Jersey, ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation painter, renting, 3 sons.¹

Death*

Belle Woolf died on 23 March 1993 at High Bridge, Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 91; buried at Zarephath Cemetery in Somerset County.^5,7

Family

Jesse Neff Oakes b. 12 Jul 1899, d. Apr 1984

Children

James E. Oakes⁶ b. 29 Dec 1918, d. 25 Jan 1998
Lawrence Oakes¹ b. 1922
Robert E. Oakes¹ b. 1925, d. 1945
Donald Oakes¹ b. 5 Jul 1927, d. 30 Oct 2008

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2092] Stephen Becker, "Email - Belle Woolf," e-mail to Al Field, 6 March 2012.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bloomsbury, Warren, New Jersey.
[S2033] FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1895.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2113] Stephen Becker, "Descendants of William Oaks and Mary Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 13 April 2012.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Zarephath, Somerset, New Jersey.