John C. Gruber1

M, b. 30 March 1884, d. 14 February 1944
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*John C. Gruber was born on 30 March 1884 at Kansas.1 
Marriage*He married Alma R. Curtis, daughter of Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis and Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping, circa 1911 at Kansas. 
Census*John C. Gruber and Alma R. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Delhi Twp., Osborne, Kansas, ED 6, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.2 
Death*John C. Gruber died on 14 February 1944 at Saline, Kansas, at age 59; buried at Highland Cemetery.1 

Family

Alma R. Curtis b. 2 Jun 1893, d. 16 Dec 1967

Citations

  1. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Benjamin Merl Donovan1

M, b. 3 December 1891, d. 25 February 1957
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*Benjamin Merl Donovan was born on 3 December 1891 at Barnard, Lincoln, Kansas.2 
Marriage*He married Emily J. Curtis, daughter of Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis and Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping, on 18 April 1937 at Lincoln, Kansas.1 
Death*Benjamin Merl Donovan died on 25 February 1957 at Lincoln, Kansas, at age 65; buried at Union Valley Cemetery.1 
ObitBenjamin Merl's obituary was published in the Lincoln Newspaper on circa 27 February 1957:
Lincoln - Ben M. Donovan, prominent Lincoln County rancher, died unexpectedly Friday of a heart attack. Mr. Donovan was born Dec. 3, 1891, on a farm in Scott Township near Barnard. He married Emily J. Curtis April 18, 1937. A lifelong resident of Lincoln County, he was a member of the Saltville Masonic Lodge 59, and a member of the old Pinon Community Church for many years. He is survived by the widow, Emily, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Low, Barnard. Burial will be in the Union Valley Cemetery.3 

Family

Emily J. Curtis b. 21 Jun 1902, d. 23 Dec 1964

Citations

  1. [S2020] Myhomefrontinmac, "Darby Irwin Edwards", Ancestral File.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S2019] Amy, "Verne Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Albina Madeline Curtis1,2

F, b. 23 July 1912, d. 29 July 1912
FatherUlysses Simpson Grant Curtis1 b. 20 Sep 1869, d. 16 Dec 1916
MotherAntoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping1 b. 17 May 1875, d. 31 Oct 1932
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*Albina Madeline Curtis was born on 23 July 1912 at Lincoln, Kansas.1,2 
Death*She died on 29 July 1912 at Lincoln, Kansas; buried at Lincoln Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas.
  2. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.

Julia May Curtis1,2

F, b. 23 October 1909, d. 31 October 1909
FatherUlysses Simpson Grant Curtis1 b. 20 Sep 1869, d. 16 Dec 1916
MotherAntoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping1 b. 17 May 1875, d. 31 Oct 1932
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*Julia May Curtis was born on 23 October 1909 at Lincoln, Kansas.1,2 
Death*She died on 31 October 1909 at Lincoln, Kansas; buried at Lincoln Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas.
  2. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.

Sabra Belle Ratherford1

F, b. 16 December 1909, d. 6 June 1999
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*Sabra Belle Ratherford was born on 16 December 1909.1,2 
Married Name As of between 1931 and 1940,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Paul Eugene Curtis, son of Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis and Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping, between 1931 and 1940 at Kansas.1 
Death*Sabra Belle Ratherford died on 6 June 1999 at Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas, at age 89; buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.2,3 

Family

Paul Eugene Curtis b. 5 Jan 1911, d. 22 Mar 1984

Citations

  1. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Memorial Park, Reno County, Kansas.

Mary Irene Hoffman1

F, b. 22 April 1906, d. 24 September 1990
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*Mary Irene Hoffman was born on 22 April 1906 at Lincoln, Lincoln, Kansas.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 25 May 1930,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Sydney Saul Curtis, son of Ulysses Simpson Grant Curtis and Antoinette (Nettie) Albina Topping, on 25 May 1930.1 
Death*Mary Irene Hoffman died on 24 September 1990 at Dumas, Moore, Texas, at age 84; buried at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sunray.1,3,2 

Family

Sydney Saul Curtis b. 4 Jan 1904, d. 1 Mar 1994
Child

Citations

  1. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lane Memorial, Moore County, Texas.

Gene Arthur Curtis1

M, b. 29 December 1931, d. 26 December 2006
FatherSydney Saul Curtis1 b. 4 Jan 1904, d. 1 Mar 1994
MotherMary Irene Hoffman1 b. 22 Apr 1906, d. 24 Sep 1990
Last Edited9 Jan 2012
Birth*Gene Arthur Curtis was born on 29 December 1931 at Lincoln, Lincoln, Kansas.1 
Marriage*He married Patricia Louise Fulton on 6 March 1955 at Lefors, Gray, Texas.1 
Death*Gene Arthur Curtis died on 26 December 2006 at Amarillo, Potter, Texas, at age 74; buried at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sunray.1 
ObitGene Arthur's obituary was published in the Globe-News on 29 December 2006:
SUNRAY - Gene A Curtis, 74, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Sunray Baptist Church with the Rev. Philip Hilton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mr. Curtis was born Dec. 29, 1931, in Lincoln, Kan., to Saul Sidney and Mary Irene Hoffman Curtis. On March 6, 1955, he married Patricia Louise Fulton in Lefors. Survivors include his wife; three sons, John Curtis of Hereford and Charles Curtis and Stephen Curtis, both of Sunray; a daughter, Debra Curtis of Sunray; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.2 

Family

Patricia Louise Fulton b. 15 Feb 1936

Citations

  1. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Patricia Louise Fulton1

F, b. 15 February 1936
Last Edited14 Dec 2011
Birth*Patricia Louise Fulton was born on 15 February 1936 at McLean, Gray, Texas.1 
Married Name As of 6 March 1955,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Gene Arthur Curtis, son of Sydney Saul Curtis and Mary Irene Hoffman, on 6 March 1955 at Lefors, Gray, Texas.1 

Family

Gene Arthur Curtis b. 29 Dec 1931, d. 26 Dec 2006

Citations

  1. [S2004] Kathie Kirkpatrick and Steve Curtis, "Descendants of David Curtis, Sr.", Ancestral File.

Cora E. (?)1

F, b. 19 June 1903, d. August 1983
Last Edited14 May 2010
Birth*Cora E. (?) was born on 19 June 1903.1,2 
Married Name As of after 1931,her married name was Teachman.1 
Marriage*She married Chester Teachman, son of Mr. Teachman and Alice Bridgett Curtis, after 1931 at Washington.1 
Death*Cora E. (?) died in August 1983 at Burlington, Skagit, Washington, at age 80; buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park Cemetery in King County.1,2 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, King County, Washington.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ann Matilda Curtis1

F, b. 17 February 1852, d. 30 April 1853
FatherMathias S. Curtis1 b. 1827
MotherMary Ann Williamson1 b. 1829
Last Edited15 May 2010
Birth*Ann Matilda Curtis was born on 17 February 1852 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.1 
Death*She died on 30 April 1853 at Hunterdon, New Jersey, at age 1; buried a Old School Baptist Church Cemetery.1 

Citations

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

Harold J. Oxley1

M, b. 18 August 1917, d. 31 January 1977
Last Edited22 May 2010
Birth*Harold J. Oxley was born on 18 August 1917 at Montgomery, Indiana; son of Charles Oxley and Nora Elmore.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Nellie B. Howard, daughter of Oscar Curtis Howard and Ibbie Francis Miller, on 21 May 1939 at Indiana.1 
Death*Harold J. Oxley died on 31 January 1977 at Wingate, Montgomery, Indiana, at age 59; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.1,3,2 

Family

Nellie B. Howard b. 9 Jul 1917, d. 7 Nov 2001

Citations

  1. [S2027] Kjmms, "Springer Family Tree", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenlawn, Montgomery County, Indiana.

Ersie Maurice Barton1

F, b. 18 January 1905, d. 23 January 1994
Last Edited5 Jun 2010
Birth*Ersie Maurice Barton was born on 18 January 1905 at Kentucky.1,2,3 
Married Name As of circa 1926,her married name was Howard.1,3 
Marriage*She married Harold Clemons Howard, son of Oscar Curtis Howard and Ibbie Francis Miller, circa 1926 at Kentucky.1,3 
Census*Ersie Maurice Barton and Harold Clemons Howard appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Linden, Montgomery, Indiana, ED 11, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$4 month, 2 sons.3 
Death*Ersie Maurice Barton died on 23 January 1994 at New Ross, Montgomery, Indiana, at age 89; buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.1 

Family

Harold Clemons Howard b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 21 Apr 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill, Montgomery County, Indiana.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Rondal Eagle Howard1,2

M, b. 1926
FatherHarold Clemons Howard1 b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 21 Apr 1967
MotherErsie Maurice Barton1 b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 23 Jan 1994
Last Edited22 May 2010
Birth*Rondal Eagle Howard was born in 1926 at Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Linden, Montgomery, Indiana, in the household of Ersie Maurice Barton and Harold Clemons Howard; ED 11, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$4 month, 2 sons.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill, Montgomery County, Indiana.

Robert Lester Howard1

M, b. 1929
FatherHarold Clemons Howard1 b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 21 Apr 1967
MotherErsie Maurice Barton1 b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 23 Jan 1994
Last Edited22 May 2010
Birth*Robert Lester Howard was born in 1929 at Montgomery, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Linden, Montgomery, Indiana, in the household of Ersie Maurice Barton and Harold Clemons Howard; ED 11, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting-$4 month, 2 sons.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Rex Lavon Howard1

M, b. between 1930 and 1935
FatherHarold Clemons Howard1 b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 21 Apr 1967
MotherErsie Maurice Barton1 b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 23 Jan 1994
Last Edited22 May 2010
Birth*Rex Lavon Howard was born between 1930 and 1935 at Montgomery, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill, Montgomery County, Indiana.

Billy Joe Howard1

M, b. between 1932 and 1937
FatherHarold Clemons Howard1 b. 27 Aug 1904, d. 21 Apr 1967
MotherErsie Maurice Barton1 b. 18 Jan 1905, d. 23 Jan 1994
Last Edited22 May 2010
Birth*Billy Joe Howard was born between 1932 and 1937 at Montgomery, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Hill, Montgomery County, Indiana.

Alda (?)1

F, b. 1904
Last Edited23 May 2010
Birth*Alda (?) was born in 1904 at Kentucky.1 
Married Name As of circa 1926,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Rondall Curtis, son of William T. Curtis and Kittie Dodson, circa 1926 at Kentucky.1 
Census*Alda (?) and Rondall Curtis appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, ED 354, sheet 3B, occupation laborer-canningl factory, Alda worked in an overall factory, renting-$20 month, no children.1 

Family

Rondall Curtis b. 1903, d. 6 Sep 1930

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ada Davis1,2

F, b. 6 October 1898, d. 22 July 1962
Last Edited8 Jul 2013
Birth*Ada Davis was born on 6 October 1898 at Kentucky.1,3 
Married Name As of 23 May 1920,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Marriage*She married Julius Leon Curtis, son of Joseph Underwood Curtis and Sally Emily Gentry, on 23 May 1920 at Kentucky.1,4 
Census*Ada Davis and Julius Leon Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at District 1, Cumberland, Kentucky, ED 2, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters.1 
Death*Ada Davis died on 22 July 1962 at Kentucky at age 63; buried at Burkesville Cemetery.3 

Family

Julius Leon Curtis b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 10 Feb 1958
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky.
  4. [S1819] e-mail address, "A Family Tree in Search of More Roots and Branches", Ancestral File.

Sallie Margaret Curtis1,2

F, b. 8 February 1922
FatherJulius Leon Curtis1 b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 10 Feb 1958
MotherAda Davis1 b. 6 Oct 1898, d. 22 Jul 1962
Last Edited5 Jun 2010
Birth*Sallie Margaret Curtis was born on 8 February 1922 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 District 1, Cumberland, Kentucky, in the household of Julius Leon Curtis and Ada Davis; ED 2, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters.1 
Married Name As of after 1940,her married name was Nance.2 
Marriage*Sallie Margaret Curtis married Garnet Jackson Nance after 1940 at Kentucky.2 

Family

Garnet Jackson Nance b. 9 Jan 1914, d. Aug 1984

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1819] e-mail address, "A Family Tree in Search of More Roots and Branches", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.

Hazel Marie Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 November 1923
FatherJulius Leon Curtis1 b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 10 Feb 1958
MotherAda Davis1 b. 6 Oct 1898, d. 22 Jul 1962
Last Edited5 Jun 2010
Birth*Hazel Marie Curtis was born on 17 November 1923 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 District 1, Cumberland, Kentucky, in the household of Julius Leon Curtis and Ada Davis; ED 2, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1819] e-mail address, "A Family Tree in Search of More Roots and Branches", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.

Infant Son Curtis1,2

M, b. 23 January 1921, d. 23 January 1921
FatherJulius Leon Curtis1 b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 10 Feb 1958
MotherAda Davis1 b. 6 Oct 1898, d. 22 Jul 1962
Last Edited8 Jun 2010
Death*Infant Son Curtis died on 23 January 1921 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1,2 
Birth*He was born on 23 January 1921 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1 

Citations

  1. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.

Betty Jane Curtis1,2

F, b. 23 May 1931, d. 24 May 1931
FatherJulius Leon Curtis1 b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 10 Feb 1958
MotherAda Davis1 b. 6 Oct 1898, d. 22 Jul 1962
Last Edited8 Jul 2013
Birth*Betty Jane Curtis was born on 23 May 1931 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1 
Death*She died on 24 May 1931 at Cumberland, Kentucky; buried at Burkesville Cemetery; no marker in Findagrave listing.3 

Citations

  1. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.
  2. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  3. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.

John Wilson Monroe1

M, b. 5 June 1899, d. 21 November 1972
Last Edited8 Jun 2010
Birth*John Wilson Monroe was born on 5 June 1899 at Kentucky.2,3 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 John Wilson Monroe registered for the draft at Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by John Monroe as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, ED 18, sheet 12B, no occupation, single, living with his parents.4 
Marriage*He married Ruby Curtis, daughter of Joseph Underwood Curtis and Sally Emily Gentry, on 22 August 1921 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1 
Census*John Wilson Monroe and Ruby Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at St. Matthews, Jefferson, Kentucky, ED 185, sheet 13A, occupation salesman, owned home valued at $7,300, 1 son.5 
Death*John Wilson Monroe died on 21 November 1972 at Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, at age 73.3,6 

Family

Ruby Curtis b. 5 Dec 1902, d. 23 Apr 1980
Children

Citations

  1. [S1819] e-mail address, "A Family Tree in Search of More Roots and Branches", Ancestral File.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index.
  7. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.

John Wilson Monroe Jr.1

M, b. 25 March 1929
FatherJohn Wilson Monroe1 b. 5 Jun 1899, d. 21 Nov 1972
MotherRuby Curtis1 b. 5 Dec 1902, d. 23 Apr 1980
Last Edited24 May 2010
Birth*John Wilson Monroe Jr. was born on 25 March 1929 at Jefferson, Kentucky.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 St. Matthews, Jefferson, Kentucky, in the household of John Wilson Monroe and Ruby Curtis; ED 185, sheet 13A, occupation salesman, owned home valued at $7,300, 1 son.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.

James Joseph Grant1,2

M, b. 2 April 1874, d. 12 February 1927
Last Edited24 May 2010
Birth*James Joseph Grant was born on 2 April 1874 at New York.1 
Marriage*He married Kate Clyde Curtis, daughter of Joseph Underwood Curtis and Sally Emily Gentry, on 26 July 1922 at Kentucky.1,2 
Death*James Joseph Grant died on 12 February 1927 at Cumberland, Kentucky, at age 52; informant Mrs. Kate Grant; buried at Burkesville Cemetery.1 

Family

Kate Clyde Curtis b. 21 Dec 1894, d. 19 May 1939

Citations

  1. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
  2. [S2029] Jim Smith, "Master", Ancestral File.

Harlan Eakin Judd1

M, b. 22 March 1907, d. 5 December 1989
Last Edited5 Jun 2010
Birth*Harlan Eakin Judd was born on 22 March 1907 at Adair, Kentucky.2,3 
Marriage*He married Helen Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Joseph Underwood Curtis and Sally Emily Gentry, on 18 August 1934 at Cumberland, Kentucky.1,4 
Death*Harlan Eakin Judd died on 5 December 1989 at Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, at age 82.2 

Family

Helen Elizabeth Curtis b. 18 Sep 1910, d. 5 Nov 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S2029] Jim Smith, "Master", Ancestral File.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1819] e-mail address, "A Family Tree in Search of More Roots and Branches", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.