Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Robert B. Crabtree¹

M, b. 6 September 1915, d. 14 April 1993

Father

Lennie B. Crabtree¹ b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 3 Feb 1971

Mother

Neva Curtis¹ b. 7 Aug 1897, d. 8 Jan 1979

Last Edited

15 Oct 2011

Birth*

Robert B. Crabtree was born on 6 September 1915 at Barren, Kentucky.¹

Death*

He died on 14 April 1993 at Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, at age 77.²

Citations

[S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Kay Woodrow Deskins¹

M, b. circa 1896

Last Edited

15 Oct 2011

Birth*

Kay Woodrow Deskins was born circa 1896.¹

Marriage*

He married Neva Curtis, daughter of William T. Curtis and Kittie Dodson, on 11 November 1968 at Tarrant, Texas; divorced.¹

Family

Neva Curtis b. 7 Aug 1897, d. 8 Jan 1979

Citations

[S2050] Bob Reynolds, "Email about Neva Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 19 May 2011.

Elvert D. Curtis¹

M, b. 25 January 1934, d. 4 November 2007

Father

James D. Curtis¹ b. 7 Jan 1909, d. 12 Dec 1999

Mother

Thelma Ree Ford¹ b. 18 Nov 1913, d. 9 May 2007

Last Edited

15 Oct 2011

Birth*

Elvert D. Curtis was born on 25 January 1934 at Kentucky.¹

Death*

He died on 4 November 2007 at Tompkinsville, Monroe, Kentucky, at age 73; buried at Gamaliel Cemetery.¹

Obit

Elvert D.'s obituary was published in the Daily News on 6 November 2007:
GAMALIEL — Elvert D. “Beaver” Curtis, 73, of Gamaliel died Nov. 4, 2007, at a Tompkinsville nursing home. The Monroe County native was born Jan. 26, 1934. He was a retired farmer. He was a son of the late James D. Curtis and Thelma Ree Ford Curtis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Deloris “Polly” Walker. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Strode Funeral Home, with burial in Gamaliel Cemetery. Visitation is in progress at the funeral home. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Maggie and Kirk Dodson of Gamaliel; and several nieces and nephews.¹

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Michael Fleig Jr.^1,2

M, b. 31 March 1869, d. 11 July 1935

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

Birth*

Michael Fleig Jr. was born on 31 March 1869 at Caseyville, Union, Kentucky; son of Mike Fleig and Ellen Dickinson.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Nora Curtis, daughter of James Buchanan Curtis and Mary Zenor, on 6 February 1898 at Posey, Indiana.¹

Census*

Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, ED 82, sheet 7A, occupation coal minor, owned home, married 3 years, no children.²

Census

Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, ED 121, sheet 8B, occupation coal miner, owned home, married 12 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Census

Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, ED 128, sheet 5A, occupation coal miner, owned home, 3 daughters.⁵

Census*

Michael Fleig Jr. appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Dekoven, Union, Kentucky, ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation coal miner, owned home valued at $1,500, 1 son by second marriage and 2 stepsons.⁶

Death*

He died on 11 July 1935 at Dekoven, Union, Kentucky, at age 66; wife Lula Thornsberry Fleig; buried at Caseyville Cemetery, but not found in cemetery index.³

Family

Nora Curtis b. May 1879, d. bt 1920 - 1924

Children

Vurbelle Adas Fleig⁴ b. 22 Jul 1903, d. 17 Apr 1981
Audrey Sinclair Fleig+⁴ b. 22 May 1906, d. 7 May 1986
Mary Ellen Fleig⁴ b. 1907

Citations

[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Vurbelle Adas Fleig^1,2,3

F, b. 22 July 1903, d. 17 April 1981

Father

Michael Fleig Jr.¹ b. 31 Mar 1869, d. 11 Jul 1935

Mother

Nora Curtis¹ b. May 1879, d. bt 1920 - 1924

Last Edited

2 Feb 2013

Birth*

Vurbelle Adas Fleig was born on 22 July 1903 at Union, Kentucky.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, in the household of Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis; ED 121, sheet 8B, occupation coal miner, owned home, married 12 years, 4 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Vurbelle Adas Fleig appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, in the household of Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis; ED 128, sheet 5A, occupation coal miner, owned home, 3 daughters.⁴

(Witness) Probate

Vurbelle Adas Fleig witnessed the probate of the estate of James Buchanan Curtis on 22 March 1931 at Posey, Indiana.⁵

Residence*

Vurbelle Adas Fleig lived on 22 March 1931 at Stlurgis, Union, Kentucky; married name Boston.⁶

Death*

She died on 17 April 1981 at Sturgis, Union, Kentucky, at age 77; in an Evansville hospital.^3,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2177] Pljones186, "Jones-Havens Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.

Audrey Sinclair Fleig^1,2

F, b. 22 May 1906, d. 7 May 1986

Father

Michael Fleig Jr.¹ b. 31 Mar 1869, d. 11 Jul 1935

Mother

Nora Curtis¹ b. May 1879, d. bt 1920 - 1924

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

Birth*

Audrey Sinclair Fleig was born on 22 May 1906 at Union, Kentucky.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Audrey Sinclair Fleig appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, in the household of Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis; ED 128, sheet 5A, occupation coal miner, owned home, 3 daughters.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1926,her married name was Sayle.⁵

Marriage*

Audrey Sinclair Fleig married Dennis Fleet Sayle circa 1926.⁵

(Witness) Probate

Audrey Sinclair Fleig witnessed the probate of the estate of James Buchanan Curtis on 22 March 1931 at Posey, Indiana.⁶

Residence*

Audrey Sinclair Fleig lived on 22 March 1931 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; married name Sayles.⁷

Census*

She and Dennis Fleet Sayle appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Mars Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 14, sheet 6B, occupation mechanic-electronics factory, owned home valued at $200, 1 son.⁵

Death*

Audrey Sinclair Fleig died on 7 May 1986 at Dale, Spencer, Indiana, at age 79; buried a Tupman Cemetery in Evansville.^3,8

Family

Dennis Fleet Sayle b. 22 Jun 1901, d. 14 Feb 1988

Children

James Lee Sayle⁵ b. 27 Jul 1926, d. 16 Jul 1985
Dennis Ray Sayle⁸ b. 16 May 1930, d. 9 Nov 1938

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2180] Jasayle, "Sayle Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Tupman, Vanderburgh, Indiana.

Mary Ellen Fleig¹

F, b. 1907

Father

Michael Fleig Jr.¹ b. 31 Mar 1869, d. 11 Jul 1935

Mother

Nora Curtis¹ b. May 1879, d. bt 1920 - 1924

Last Edited

23 Oct 2011

Birth*

Mary Ellen Fleig was born in 1907 at Union, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Ellen Fleig appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Caseyville, Union, Kentucky, in the household of Michael Fleig Jr. and Nora Curtis; ED 128, sheet 5A, occupation coal miner, owned home, 3 daughters.²

Residence*

Mary Ellen Fleig lived on 2 March 1931 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; narried name Bean.³

(Witness) Probate

She witnessed the probate of the estate of James Buchanan Curtis on 22 March 1931 at Posey, Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number.

Clyde F. Curtis¹

F, b. January 1882, d. 1939

Father

James Buchanan Curtis¹ b. Oct 1855, d. 22 Mar 1931

Mother

Mary Zenor¹ b. Aug 1853, d. 8 Apr 1930

Last Edited

21 Jun 2013

Birth*

Clyde F. Curtis was born in January 1882 at Posey, Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 11 July 1898,her married name was Baker.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Frank Baker on 11 July 1898 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.^2,1,4

Census*

Clyde F. Curtis and Frank Baker appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-sawmill, married 2 years, no children.²

Census

Clyde F. Curtis and Frank Baker appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 10A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 11 years, no children.⁵

Census

Clyde F. Curtis and Frank Baker appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation packer-flour mill, renting, no children.⁶

Census

Clyde F. Curtis and Frank Baker appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 14, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.⁷

(Witness) Probate

Clyde F. Curtis witnessed the probate of the estate of James Buchanan Curtis on 22 March 1931 at Posey, Indiana.⁸

Death*

Clyde F. Curtis died in 1939 at Posey, Indiana; buried at Black's Cemetery.⁹

Family

Frank Baker b. Jan 1875, d. a 1940

Citations

[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Book 20, page 41.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Blacks, Posey, Indiana.

Frank Baker¹

M, b. January 1875, d. after 1940

Last Edited

2 Feb 2013

Birth*

Frank Baker was born in January 1875 at Kentucky.¹

Marriage*

He married Clyde F. Curtis, daughter of James Buchanan Curtis and Mary Zenor, on 11 July 1898 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.^1,2,3

Census*

Frank Baker and Clyde F. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 6A, occupation laborer-sawmill, married 2 years, no children.¹

Census

Frank Baker and Clyde F. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 10A, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 11 years, no children.⁴

Census

Frank Baker and Clyde F. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation packer-flour mill, renting, no children.⁵

Census

Frank Baker and Clyde F. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 14, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.⁶

Death*

Frank Baker died after 1940 at Posey, Indiana; probably buried next to Clyde at Black's Cemetery, but date of death on his tombstone was not added.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 5, sheet 11A, occupation farmer laborer, widowed, living alone.⁸

Family

Clyde F. Curtis b. Jan 1882, d. 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920, Book 20, page 41.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Black, Posey, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Robert David Walling^1,2

M, b. 24 December 1882, d. 27 March 1923

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

Birth*

Robert David Walling was born on 24 December 1882 at Posey, Indiana; son of Felix G. Walling and Sarah V. Walden.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Katie E. Curtis, daughter of James Buchanan Curtis and Mary Zenor, in January 1904 at Indiana; county name missing from transcription.^1,2

Marriage*

Robert David Walling married Minnie Norton on 2 January 1910 at Posey, Indiana; marriage record transcription says 2 Jan 1910, but there is an obvious problem with that.⁴

Census*

Robert David Walling and Katie E. Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son.⁵

Census

Robert David Walling and Minnie Norton appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation engineer-floour mill, renting, 2 sons.⁶

Death*

Robert David Walling died on 27 March 1923 at Indiana at age 40; death/burial record unavailable.⁷

Family 1

Katie E. Curtis b. Dec 1884, d. 18 May 1910

Child

Curtis E. Walling+¹ b. 8 Mar 1907, d. 26 Jun 1993

Family 2

Minnie Norton b. c 1883

Child

Paul Kenneth Walling⁶ b. 3 Jun 1915, d. Nov 1992

Citations

[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920.
[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Curtis E. Walling¹

M, b. 8 March 1907, d. 26 June 1993

Father

Robert David Walling¹ b. 24 Dec 1882, d. 27 Mar 1923

Mother

Katie E. Curtis¹ b. Dec 1884, d. 18 May 1910

Last Edited

21 Jun 2013

Birth*

Curtis E. Walling was born on 8 March 1907 at Posey, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Point Twp., Posey, Indiana, in the household of Robert David Walling and Katie E. Curtis; ED 58, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son.²

(Witness) Census

Curtis E. Walling appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Minnie Norton and Robert David Walling; ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation engineer-floour mill, renting, 2 sons.⁴

Marriage*

Curtis E. Walling married Stella Ashworth circa 1923.⁵

(Witness) Probate

Curtis E. Walling witnessed the probate of the estate of James Buchanan Curtis on 22 March 1931 at Posey, Indiana.⁶

Census*

Curtis E. Walling and Stella Ashworth appeared on the census of 26 April 1940 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 74, sheet 14B, occupation mechanic-auto salesroom, renting, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Curtis E. Walling died on 26 June 1993 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, at age 86; buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Evansville, not listed in FindaGrave.^3,7

Family

Stella Ashworth b. 1907

Children

Kathryn Walling⁵ b. 5 Jul 1923, d. 30 Mar 1984
Robert Curtis Walling⁵ b. 20 Sep 1926, d. 16 Jun 2011

Citations

[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number, James B. Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2052] Posey County, Indiana Probate Records unknown file number.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.

Paul Kenneth Walling^1,2

M, b. 3 June 1915, d. November 1992

Father

Robert David Walling¹ b. 24 Dec 1882, d. 27 Mar 1923

Mother

Minnie Norton¹ b. c 1883

Last Edited

2 Feb 2013

Birth*

Paul Kenneth Walling was born on 3 June 1915 at Posey, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, in the household of Minnie Norton and Robert David Walling; ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation engineer-floour mill, renting, 2 sons.¹

Death*

Paul Kenneth Walling died in November 1992 at Washilngton, Daviess, Indiana, at age 77.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S277] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Births 1880-1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Minnie Norton¹

F, b. circa 1883

Last Edited

23 Oct 2011

Birth*

Minnie Norton was born circa 1883 at Ohio.^1,2

Married Name

As of 2 January 1910,her married name was Walling.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert David Walling on 2 January 1910 at Posey, Indiana; marriage record transcription says 2 Jan 1910, but there is an obvious problem with that.¹

Census*

Minnie Norton and Robert David Walling appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 6A, occupation engineer-floour mill, renting, 2 sons.²

Family

Robert David Walling b. 24 Dec 1882, d. 27 Mar 1923

Child

Paul Kenneth Walling² b. 3 Jun 1915, d. Nov 1992

Citations

[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Celia (Alice) Lester^1,2

F, b. 1891

Last Edited

2 Feb 2013

Birth*

Celia (Alice) Lester was born in 1891 at Kansas.¹

Married Name

As of 18 July 1917,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Norman Curtis, son of James Buchanan Curtis and Mary Zenor, on 18 July 1917 at Marion, Indiana.¹

Census

Celia (Alice) Lester and Norman Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, ED 78, sheet 9B, occupation recording officer-U.S.A., renting, no children.³

Census*

Celia (Alice) Lester and Norman Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, ED 123, sheet 22B, occupation laborer-building . . ., renting, no children.⁴

Residence*

Celia (Alice) Lester and Norman Curtis lived in 1935 at St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri; from 1940 census.⁵

Census

Celia (Alice) Lester and Norman Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Berkeley, Alameda, California, ED 82, sheet 5A, no occupation or earning information, renting, no children.⁵

Family

Norman Curtis b. Apr 1888

Citations

[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1920-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

James Patton Snipes¹

M, b. September 1833

Father

Asberry Snipes² b. 1803

Last Edited

9 Dec 2011

Birth*

James Patton Snipes was born in September 1833 at North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret A. Curtis, daughter of Baxter D. Curtis and Sarah (Sallie) Rhodes, circa 1853 at North Carolina.¹

Census*

James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 at McDowell, North Carolina, page 161b, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons.³

Census

James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, lpage 622, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 6 sons and Mollie Currtis, infant daughter of Sarah and Standifer Curtis, who lived next door.⁴

Census

James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 363B, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.⁵

Census

James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marioni Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer,owned farm, married 46 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁶

Family

Margaret A. Curtis b. 1825

Children

William Carson Snipes+³ b. 1854, d. 20 Mar 1924
Calhoun H. Snipes+³ b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 20 Mar 1924
Zebulon Vance Snipes+³ b. Apr 1858
James D. Snipes+⁴ b. 1860
Charles R. Snipes⁴ b. 16 May 1864, d. 1 Nov 1911
Adolpheus Alfred Snipes+⁴ b. 1869

Citations

[S2054] Lois Perkins, "Descendants of Margarette Curtis & James Patton Snipes," e-mail to Al Field, 21 mar 2010.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

William Carson Snipes^1,2

M, b. 1854, d. 20 March 1924

Father

James Patton Snipes¹ b. Sep 1833

Mother

Margaret A. Curtis¹ b. 1825

Last Edited

19 Dec 2011

Birth*

William Carson Snipes was born in 1854 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 161b, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons.¹

(Witness) Census

William Carson Snipes appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; lpage 622, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 6 sons and Mollie Currtis, infant daughter of Sarah and Standifer Curtis, who lived next door.³

Marriage*

William Carson Snipes married Mary Mayberry on 13 December 1876 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J. W. Duncan, J.P.²

Census*

William Carson Snipes and Mary Mayberry appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 368D, occupation farmer, 2 daughters.⁴

Marriage*

William Carson Snipes married Martha (Mattie) Smith circa 1885 at North Carolina.⁵

Census*

William Carson Snipes and Martha (Mattie) Smith appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Hamburg Twp., Jackson, North Carolina, ED 89, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2nd. marriage 24 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁶

Census

William Carson Snipes and Martha (Mattie) Smith appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Hamburg Twp., Jackson, North Carolina, ED 108, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.⁷

Death*

William Carson Snipes died on 20 March 1924 at Hamburg Twp., Jackson, North Carolina.⁸

Family 1

Mary Mayberry b. c 1855, d. bt 1881 - 1884

Children

Margaret Snipes⁴ b. 1877
Eliza E. Snipes⁹ b. 1879

Family 2

Martha (Mattie) Smith b. 3 Jul 1861, d. 8 Jun 1928

Children

James Patton Snipes⁵ b. 4 Aug 1886, d. 19 Nov 1924
Joseph Mell Lafayette Snipes+⁸ b. 14 Mar 1888, d. 16 Dec 1929
Maude Louise Snipes⁶ b. 21 Oct 1891, d. 15 Apr 1961
William Adolphus Snipes+⁶ b. 1 Apr 1892, d. 23 Mar 1965
Daniel Vance Snipes+⁶ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 8 Jan 1990
Oliver Monroe Snipes⁶ b. 7 Oct 1899, d. 27 May 1986
Ray C. Snipes⁶ b. 1902, d. 10 Nov 1918

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2055] Bryan Bass, "Bryan Bass NC", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Calhoun H. Snipes¹

M, b. 1 September 1856, d. 20 March 1924

Father

James Patton Snipes¹ b. Sep 1833

Mother

Margaret A. Curtis¹ b. 1825

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Calhoun H. Snipes was born on 1 September 1856 at Garden City, McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 161b, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons.¹

(Witness) Census

Calhoun H. Snipes appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; lpage 622, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 6 sons and Mollie Currtis, infant daughter of Sarah and Standifer Curtis, who lived next door.⁴

Marriage*

Calhoun H. Snipes married Mary E. McCurry on 7 October 1879 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.P. Causler, J.P.⁵

Marriage*

Calhoun H. Snipes married Fannie J. Hollifield on 8 May 1889 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.P. Biddix, J.P.^2,5

Census*

Calhoun H. Snipes and Fannie J. Hollifield appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, maried 10 years, 5 children, 3 living.⁶

Death*

Calhoun H. Snipes died on 20 March 1924 at Stroud Town, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 67; informant Kelton Snipes; buried at West Marion United Methodist Church Cemtery.²

Family 1

Mary E. McCurry b. c 1858

Family 2

Fannie J. Hollifield b. 1 Aug 1866, d. 13 Feb 1948

Children

Kelton Norman Snipes⁶ b. 21 May 1892, d. 5 Apr 1932
Edward Justice Snipes³ b. 18 Aug 1895, d. 30 Jun 1960
Wade Hampton Snipes⁶ b. 13 Aug 1898, d. 25 May 1976

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Marion United Methodist, McDowell, North Carolina.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Zebulon Vance Snipes¹

M, b. April 1858

Father

James Patton Snipes¹ b. Sep 1833

Mother

Margaret A. Curtis¹ b. 1825

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Zebulon Vance Snipes was born in April 1858 at McDowell, North Carolina; listed as "Harrison" in 1860 census.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 161b, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons.¹

(Witness) Census

Zebulon Vance Snipes appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; lpage 622, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 6 sons and Mollie Currtis, infant daughter of Sarah and Standifer Curtis, who lived next door.³

(Witness) Census

Zebulon Vance Snipes appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 363B, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.⁴

Marriage*

Zebulon Vance Snipes married Jane Buchanan on 27 January 1898 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.G. Nichols, J.P.⁵

Census*

Zebulon Vance Snipes and Jane Buchanan appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, Sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 daughter.⁶

Family

Jane Buchanan b. c 1877

Child

Effie Snipes⁶ b. Feb 1899

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

James D. Snipes¹

M, b. 1860

Father

James Patton Snipes¹ b. Sep 1833

Mother

Margaret A. Curtis¹ b. 1825

Last Edited

1 Oct 2013

Birth*

James D. Snipes was born in 1860 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 Marion P.O., Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; lpage 622, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, 6 sons and Mollie Currtis, infant daughter of Sarah and Standifer Curtis, who lived next door.¹

(Witness) Census

James D. Snipes appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 363B, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.²

Marriage*

James D. Snipes married Ella McComac on 10 September 1891 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.H. Huskins, J.P.³

Census*

James D. Snipes and Ella McComac appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 1 son.⁴

Marriage*

James D. Snipes married Alice Collis on 29 September 1901 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.⁵

Family 1

Ella McComac b. Mar 1860

Child

Francis Snipes⁴ b. May 1891

Family 2

Alice Collis b. 1878

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.

Charles R. Snipes¹

M, b. 16 May 1864, d. 1 November 1911

Father

James Patton Snipes¹ b. Sep 1833

Mother

Margaret A. Curtis¹ b. 1825

Last Edited

26 Oct 2011

Birth*

Charles R. Snipes was born on 16 May 1864 at McDowell, North Carolina.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Charles R. Snipes appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 363B, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.³

Marriage*

Charles R. Snipes married Emily Godfrey on 3 January 1894 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.g. Nichols, J.P.⁴

Death*

Charles R. Snipes died on 1 November 1911 at McDowell, North Carolina, at age 47; buried at Green Mountain Cemetery.²

Family

Emily Godfrey b. c 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Green Mountain, McDowell, North Carolina.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Adolpheus Alfred Snipes¹

M, b. 1869

Father

James Patton Snipes¹ b. Sep 1833

Mother

Margaret A. Curtis¹ b. 1825

Last Edited

1 Oct 2013

Birth*

Adolpheus Alfred Snipes was born in 1869 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

Adolpheus Alfred Snipes appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis; page 363B, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.²

Marriage*

Adolpheus Alfred Snipes married Susanna Collis on 21 February 1897 at Cleveland, North Carolina.^3,4

Census*

Adolpheus Alfred Snipes and Susanna Collis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

Family

Susanna Collis b. Nov 1868

Children

Gertrude Snipes³ b. Mar 1899
Clarence Avery Snipes³ b. 21 Apr 1899

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2085] State of North Carolina, North Carolina Marriages 1759-1979.

Fannie J. Hollifield¹

F, b. 1 August 1866, d. 13 February 1948

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Fannie J. Hollifield was born on 1 August 1866 at McDowell, North Carolina; daughter of Jasper Hollifield of McDowell County and Nancy Queen of Mitchel County.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1888,her married name was Snipes.¹

Marriage*

She married Calhoun H. Snipes, son of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis, on 8 May 1889 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.P. Biddix, J.P.^1,3

Census*

Fannie J. Hollifield and Calhoun H. Snipes appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, maried 10 years, 5 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Fannie J. Hollifield died on 13 February 1948 at North Carolina at age 81; informant Mrs. Jimmie Burgin; buried at West Marion United Methodist Church Cemetery.^1,2

Family

Calhoun H. Snipes b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 20 Mar 1924

Children

Kelton Norman Snipes⁴ b. 21 May 1892, d. 5 Apr 1932
Edward Justice Snipes² b. 18 Aug 1895, d. 30 Jun 1960
Wade Hampton Snipes⁴ b. 13 Aug 1898, d. 25 May 1976

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Marion United Methodist, McDowell, North Carolina.
[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Edward Justice Snipes¹

M, b. 18 August 1895, d. 30 June 1960

Father

Calhoun H. Snipes¹ b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 20 Mar 1924

Mother

Fannie J. Hollifield¹ b. 1 Aug 1866, d. 13 Feb 1948

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Edward Justice Snipes was born on 18 August 1895 at McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Calhoun H. Snipes and Fannie J. Hollifield; ED 119, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, maried 10 years, 5 children, 3 living.²

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Edward Justice Snipes registered for the draft at Garden City, McDowell, North Carolina; at the time, he was employed by himself as a shoemaker in Marion, single, described as short, slender, gray eyes, blck hair "totally disabled".³

Marriage*

He married Julia Conner on 6 October 1921 at McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Ratcliffe, J.P.^1,4

Death*

Edward Justice Snipes died on 30 June 1960 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 64; occupation veternarian; buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.¹

Family

Julia Conner b. 3 Mar 1905, d. 24 Oct 1960

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Julia Conner¹

F, b. 3 March 1905, d. 24 October 1960

Last Edited

29 Oct 2011

Birth*

Julia Conner was born on 3 March 1905 at Rutherford, North Carolina; daughter of George Conner and Nancy Jane Radford.¹

Married Name

As of 6 October 1921,her married name was Snipes.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Edward Justice Snipes, son of Calhoun H. Snipes and Fannie J. Hollifield, on 6 October 1921 at McDowell, North Carolina; by W.B. Ratcliffe, J.P.^1,2

Death*

Julia Conner died on 24 October 1960 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 55; buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.¹

Family

Edward Justice Snipes b. 18 Aug 1895, d. 30 Jun 1960

Citations

[S1605] Bureau of Vital Statistics and North Carolina State Archives North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates.
[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Jane Buchanan¹

F, b. circa 1877

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Jane Buchanan was born circa 1877 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 27 January 1898,her married name was Snipes.¹

Marriage*

She married Zebulon Vance Snipes, son of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis, on 27 January 1898 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.G. Nichols, J.P.¹

Census*

Jane Buchanan and Zebulon Vance Snipes appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, Sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 daughter.²

Family

Zebulon Vance Snipes b. Apr 1858

Child

Effie Snipes² b. Feb 1899

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary E. McCurry¹

F, b. circa 1858

Last Edited

25 Oct 2011

Birth*

Mary E. McCurry was born circa 1858 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 7 October 1879,her married name was Snipes.¹

Marriage*

She married Calhoun H. Snipes, son of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis, on 7 October 1879 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.P. Causler, J.P.¹

Family

Calhoun H. Snipes b. 1 Sep 1856, d. 20 Mar 1924

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Ella McComac¹

F, b. March 1860

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Ella McComac was born in March 1860 at North Carolina.^1,2

Married Name

As of 10 September 1891,her married name was Snipes.¹

Marriage*

She married James D. Snipes, son of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis, on 10 September 1891 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.H. Huskins, J.P.¹

Census*

Ella McComac and James D. Snipes appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, ED 119, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 1 son.²

Family

James D. Snipes b. 1860

Child

Francis Snipes² b. May 1891

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Emily Godfrey¹

F, b. circa 1864

Last Edited

26 Oct 2011

Birth*

Emily Godfrey was born circa 1864 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 3 January 1894,her married name was Snipes.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles R. Snipes, son of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis, on 3 January 1894 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J.g. Nichols, J.P.¹

Family

Charles R. Snipes b. 16 May 1864, d. 1 Nov 1911

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.

Mary Mayberry¹

F, b. circa 1855, d. between 1881 and 1884

Last Edited

29 Oct 2011

Birth*

Mary Mayberry was born circa 1855 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 13 December 1876,her married name was Snipes.¹

Marriage*

She married William Carson Snipes, son of James Patton Snipes and Margaret A. Curtis, on 13 December 1876 at McDowell, North Carolina; by J. W. Duncan, J.P.¹

Census*

Mary Mayberry and William Carson Snipes appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, page 368D, occupation farmer, 2 daughters.²

Death*

Mary Mayberry died between 1881 and 1884 at North Carolina; William remarried around 1885.²

Family

William Carson Snipes b. 1854, d. 20 Mar 1924

Children

Margaret Snipes² b. 1877
Eliza E. Snipes³ b. 1879

Citations

[S1096] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Effie Snipes¹

F, b. February 1899

Father

Zebulon Vance Snipes¹ b. Apr 1858

Mother

Jane Buchanan¹ b. c 1877

Last Edited

28 Oct 2011

Birth*

Effie Snipes was born in February 1899 at Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Marion Twp., McDowell, North Carolina, in the household of Zebulon Vance Snipes and Jane Buchanan; ED 119, Sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 daughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.