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Lou Mary Curtis¹

F, b. September 1884

Father

James H. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith¹ b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

Lou Mary Curtis was born in September 1884 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Petersburg District, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 64, sheet 2A, oned home, married 19 years, 6 children, 6 living; also Mary A. Smith, mother-in-law and Ruth Smith, sister-in-law.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mattie A. Curtis¹

F, b. 1886

Father

James H. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith¹ b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

Mattie A. Curtis was born in 1886 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Mattie A. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.²

Citations

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

Annie L. Curtis¹

F, b. December 1889

Father

James H. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith¹ b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

Annie L. Curtis was born in December 1889 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Annie L. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.²

Citations

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

Henry C. Curtis¹

M, b. November 1891

Father

James H. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith¹ b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

Henry C. Curtis was born in November 1891 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Petersburg District, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 64, sheet 2A, oned home, married 19 years, 6 children, 6 living; also Mary A. Smith, mother-in-law and Ruth Smith, sister-in-law.¹

(Witness) Census

Henry C. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.²

Citations

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

McRady R. Curtis¹

M, b. June 1895

Father

James H. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith¹ b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

26 Nov 2011

Birth*

McRady R. Curtis was born in June 1895 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

McRady R. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.²

Citations

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

Ethel A. Curtis¹

F, b. October 1896

Father

James H. Curtis² b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith² b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

27 Nov 2011

Birth*

Ethel A. Curtis was born in October 1896 at Lincoln, Tennessee.²

(Witness) Census

Ethel A. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.³

Citations

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

Sarah J. King^1,2

F, b. 3 March 1845, d. 14 March 1878

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

Sarah J. King was born on 3 March 1845 at Tennessee.^1,3

Married Name

As of 22 December 1869,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Robert Johnson Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell, on 22 December 1869 at Giles, Tennessee; by W.E. Caldwell, M.G.^1,2

Census

Sarah J. King and Robert Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, page 407, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,300, no children.⁴

Death*

Sarah J. King died on 14 March 1878 at Giles, Tennessee, at age 33; buried at Hereford Cemetery in Lincoln County.^1,5

Family

Robert Johnson Curtis b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Children

James Smith Curtis+⁶ b. 5 Oct 1872, d. 29 Dec 1933
Robert Lee Curtis⁶ b. 31 May 1873
Margaret (Maggie) Curtis⁶ b. 1875, d. 1961
Eula Jane Curtis⁶ b. 6 Sep 1876, d. 1961
John King Curtis+⁶ b. 4 Mar 1878, d. 31 Mar 1938

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1385] M.D. John E. Stillwell, Early Settlers of New Jersey, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

James Smith Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 October 1872, d. 29 December 1933

Father

Robert Johnson Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Mother

Sarah J. King¹ b. 3 Mar 1845, d. 14 Mar 1878

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

James Smith Curtis was born on 5 October 1872 at Giles, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Marriage*

James Smith Curtis married Etta Watson on 25 December 1897 at Lincoln, Tennessee; J.W. Watson, witness.³

Census*

James Smith Curtis and Etta Watson appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 35, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, married 5 years, no children.⁴

Census

James Smith Curtis and Etta Watson appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 36, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

James Smith Curtis and Etta Watson appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters.⁶

Census

James Smith Curtis and Etta Watson appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 29, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters, Sarah was a teacher.⁷

Death*

James Smith Curtis died on 29 December 1933 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, at age 61; occupation farmer, married, informant John Curtis, buried at Youngs Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Etta Watson b. c 1875

Children

Sarah E. Curtis⁵ b. 29 Jun 1908, d. 2 May 1938
Mamie Curtis⁶ b. 1916, d. 1968

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Robert Lee Curtis^1,2

M, b. 31 May 1873

Father

Robert Johnson Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Mother

Sarah J. King¹ b. 3 Mar 1845, d. 14 Mar 1878

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

Robert Lee Curtis was born on 31 May 1873 at Giles, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Robert Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Van Buren Twp., Newton, Missouri, in the household of James Montgomery Curtis and Hester Flippin; ED 113, sheet 12A, occupation grain buyer, owned real estate, married 23 years, 8 children, 6 living, and his cousin Robert L. Curtis, age 23.³

DraftWW1*

On 19 September 1918 Robert Lee Curtis registered for the draft at Neosho, Newton, Missouri; at the time, he was employed by himself as a stock farmer & buyer, nearest relative Robert J. Curtis of Frankewing, TN, described as short, stout, blue eyes, brown hair.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis¹

F, b. 1875, d. 1961

Father

Robert Johnson Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Mother

Sarah J. King¹ b. 3 Mar 1845, d. 14 Mar 1878

Last Edited

7 Dec 2011

Birth*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis was born in 1875 at Giles, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Married Name

As of 22 September 1893,her married name was Thorp.³

Marriage*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis married S. M. (Richard) (Dick) Thorpe on 22 September 1893 at Giles, Tennessee; witnessed by S.M. Thorpe and J.J. Curtis.³

Census*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis and S. M. (Richard) (Dick) Thorpe appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Dellrose, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation frmer, renting, married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Name Variation

As of 3 February 1920, Margaret (Maggie) Curtis was also known as Maggie Tharp.⁵

Death*

She died in 1961 at Lincoln, Tennessee; buried at Hereford Cemetery (15 children, 11 sons and 4 daughters.)²

Family

S. M. (Richard) (Dick) Thorpe b. 3 Mar 1863, d. 24 May 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Eula Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 6 September 1876, d. 1961

Father

Robert Johnson Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Mother

Sarah J. King¹ b. 3 Mar 1845, d. 14 Mar 1878

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

Eula Jane Curtis was born on 6 September 1876 at Giles, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Married Name

As of 17 October 1900,her married name was West.³

Marriage*

Eula Jane Curtis married Willis Cooper West on 17 October 1900 at Lincoln, Tennessee.³

Census*

Eula Jane Curtis and Willis Cooper West appeared on the census of 6 April 1910 at District 13, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 79, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Eula Jane Curtis died in 1961 at Lincoln, Tennessee; buried at Wright Cemetery, tombstone not found on FindAGrave index.²

Family

Willis Cooper West b. 5 Sep 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

John King Curtis^1,2

M, b. 4 March 1878, d. 31 March 1938

Father

Robert Johnson Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Mother

Sarah J. King¹ b. 3 Mar 1845, d. 14 Mar 1878

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

John King Curtis was born on 4 March 1878 at Giles, Tennessee; his mother was Sarah King; she died 10 days after his birth.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Marriage*

John King Curtis married Lucie E. Watson on 16 February 1909 at Lincoln, Tennessee.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 John King Curtis registered for the draft at Delrose, Giles, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Lucy, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.²

Census*

He and Lucie E. Watson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at District 23, Giles, Tennessee, ED 48, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁵

Census

John King Curtis and Lucie E. Watson appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at District 23, Giles, Tennessee, ED 32, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children.⁶

Death*

John King Curtis died on 31 March 1938 at Delrose, Giles, Tennessee, at age 60; occupation farmer, married,buried at Bethany Cemetery.³

Family

Lucie E. Watson b. Apr 1886, d. 1957

Children

Gilbert Kenneth Curtis⁵ b. 7 Sep 1910, d. 20 Jun 1983
Margaret Curtis⁵ b. 1912
John A. Curtis⁵ b. 11 Feb 1914, d. 28 Aug 1995
Sarah Curtis⁵ b. 1916
Joe King Curtis⁵ b. 12 May 1919, d. Feb 1977
Robert W. Curtis⁶ b. 1921
Maxie Leon Curtis⁶ b. 10 Mar 1923, d. 10 Feb 2009
Cecil Curtis⁶ b. 20 Feb 1928, d. Apr 1971

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thomas Jesse Curtis^1,2

M, b. 6 April 1880, d. 25 September 1960

Father

Robert Johnson Curtis¹ b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928

Mother

Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn¹ b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 15 Jun 1934

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Birth*

Thomas Jesse Curtis was born on 6 April 1880 at Giles, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Thomas Jesse Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 District 20, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn; ED 35, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 6 childlren, 5 living.³

Marriage*

Thomas Jesse Curtis married Maggie Thorpe on 1 September 1907 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by Rev. A.L. Hodge; Will Curtis bondsman.⁴

Census*

Thomas Jesse Curtis and Maggie Thorpe appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 son.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Thomas Jesse Curtis registered for the draft at Lincoln, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Maggie, described as medium weight, medium height, gray eyes, light brown hair.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at District 13, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 80, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.⁶

Census

He and Maggie Thorpe appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at District 13, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 17, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁷

Census

Thomas Jesse Curtis and Maggie Thorpe appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 52-18, sheet 4B, occupation farm operator, rentng, widowed, 4 sons at home.⁸

Death*

Thomas Jesse Curtis died on 25 September 1960 at Tennessee at age 80; buried at Hereford Cemetery.⁹

Family

Maggie Thorpe b. 10 Apr 1880, d. 30 Oct 1933

Children

Harry Thorpe Curtis⁵ b. 29 Jun 1909, d. 27 Dec 1969
Eugene (Gene) S. Curtis⁶ b. 22 Jan 1911, d. 1 Oct 1995
Patty Ezell Curtis⁶ b. 17 Oct 1912, d. 26 Jun 2002
Jessie Woodie Curtis⁶ b. 5 Nov 1915, d. c 18 Jan 1999
Tommie D. Curtis⁶ b. 16 Nov 1918, d. 31 Dec 1988
Marion C. (Jake) Curtis+⁷ b. 23 Jul 1921, d. 29 Nov 1987
Leon Curtis⁷ b. 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.

Julia Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 6 October 1860, d. 11 April 1912

Father

William Smith (W.S.) Curtis¹ b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894

Mother

Narcissa F. Oliver¹ b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908

Last Edited

27 Nov 2011

Birth*

Julia Ann Curtis was born on 6 October 1860 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.²

Married Name

As of 5 September 1878,her married name was Woodard.³

Marriage*

Julia Ann Curtis married William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard on 5 September 1878 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by S. M. Emmons, M.G.³

Census*

Julia Ann Curtis and William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 209D, occupation farmer, 1 daughter.⁴

(Witness) Will

Julia Ann Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.⁵

Death*

Julia Ann Curtis died on 11 April 1912 at Elkton, Giles, Tennessee, at age 51; married, buried at Hereford Cemetery in Lincoln County.^1,6

Family

William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard b. 14 Nov 1852, d. 6 Mar 1934

Child

Cordelia Woodard⁴ b. Dec 1879

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard^1,2

M, b. 14 November 1852, d. 6 March 1934

Last Edited

7 Dec 2011

Birth*

William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard was born on 14 November 1852 at Tennessee.²

Marriage*

He married Julia Ann Curtis, daughter of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver, on 5 September 1878 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by S. M. Emmons, M.G.¹

Census*

William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard and Julia Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 209D, occupation farmer, 1 daughter.³

Death*

William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard died on 6 March 1934 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, at age 81; ocupation farmer, married, buried at Mt. Zion cemetery.²

Family

Julia Ann Curtis b. 6 Oct 1860, d. 11 Apr 1912

Child

Cordelia Woodard³ b. Dec 1879

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Cordelia Woodard¹

F, b. December 1879

Father

William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard¹ b. 14 Nov 1852, d. 6 Mar 1934

Mother

Julia Ann Curtis¹ b. 6 Oct 1860, d. 11 Apr 1912

Last Edited

27 Nov 2011

Birth*

Cordelia Woodard was born in December 1879 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Thomas (W.T.) Woodard and Julia Ann Curtis; page 209D, occupation farmer, 1 daughter.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ella Mae McCracken^1,2

F, b. 30 September 1868, d. 20 October 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Ella Mae McCracken was born on 30 September 1868 at Lincoln, Tennessee; daughter of James B. McCracken and Margaret A. Thorpe.^1,2

Married Name

As of 31 August 1892,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver, on 31 August 1892 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by J.G. Goodrich, M.G.¹

Census*

Ella Mae McCracken and Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 daughters.³

Census

Ella Mae McCracken and Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

Census

Ella Mae McCracken and Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁵

Census

Ella Mae McCracken and Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at District16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.⁶

Death*

Ella Mae McCracken died on 20 October 1946 at Frankewing, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 78; Patty Curtis witness, buried at Hereford Cemetery.^2,7

Family

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Children

Lillian Curtis³ b. 31 Jan 1894, d. Dec 1981
Myrtle Curtis³ b. 4 Dec 1895, d. Jan 1974
Mildred Curtis³ b. 30 Nov 1897, d. Jun 1979
Lena Curtis⁴ b. 22 Jun 1900, d. 14 Jun 1974
Grace Curtis⁴ b. 1902, d. 1974
Charlie Mae Curtis⁴ b. 16 Mar 1905, d. 22 Nov 2002
Nellie Curtis⁴ b. 1907, d. 1968
William Elsie (Buster) Curtis+⁴ b. 11 Mar 1909, d. 11 Mar 2002
Pattie L. Curtis⁵ b. 2 Oct 1912, d. 1 Dec 2005

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.

Martha Estella McCracken^1,2

F, b. 20 December 1872, d. 5 November 1938

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Martha Estella McCracken was born on 20 December 1872 at Tennessee; daughter of James McCracken and Maggie Thorp.^1,2

Married Name

As of 6 September 1891,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver, on 6 September 1891 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by D.G. Sherrell, J.P.¹

Census

Martha Estella McCracken and Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 1 child, 0 living.³

Census*

Martha Estella McCracken and Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 1 child, 0 living.⁴

Census

Martha Estella McCracken and Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁵

Census

Martha Estella McCracken and Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, no children.⁶

Death*

Martha Estella McCracken died on 5 November 1938 at Delrose, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 65; from Bright's disease; informant C.M. Curtis, buried at Hereford Cemetery.^2,7

Family

Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis b. 4 Feb 1866, d. 1955

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.

Nora V. Birdsong¹

F, b. 3 May 1889, d. 11 May 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Nora V. Birdsong was born on 3 May 1889 at Giles, Tennessee; daughter of Ben Birdsong and Ella Hollis.^1,2

Married Name

As of 15 May 1910,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver, on 15 May 1910 at Giles, Tennessee; by J.A. Allison, M.G.¹

Census*

Nora V. Birdsong and Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83,sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.³

Census

Nora V. Birdsong and Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

Death*

Nora V. Birdsong died on 11 May 1946 at Frankewing, Giles, Tennessee, at age 57; buried at Hereford Cemetery.^2,5

Family

Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis b. 1 Jun 1870, d. 23 Aug 1951

Children

Cletus Curtis³ b. 5 May 1912, d. 25 May 1999
Florence Curtis⁴ b. 1921

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong¹

F, b. 16 May 1884, d. 8 August 1961

Last Edited

1 May 2013

Birth*

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong was born on 16 May 1884 at Tennessee.²

Married Name

As of 24 December 1908,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver, on 24 December 1908 at Giles, Tennessee; by G.L. Hensley, M.G.¹

Census*

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong and Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 1 year, no children.³

Census

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong and Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 chlidren.⁴

Census

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong and Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.⁴

Death*

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong died on 8 August 1961 at Tennessee at age 77; buried at Hereford Cemetery.²

Family

Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis b. 16 Aug 1875, d. 26 Aug 1946

Children

Benton Smith Curtis⁵ b. 17 Nov 1910, d. 15 Dec 1933
Herman Harry Curtis⁵ b. 30 Dec 1914, d. 13 Sep 1975
Annie Ruth Curtis⁵ b. 17 May 1918, d. 11 Feb 2011
James Lester Curtis⁴ b. 1922
Myrtle Curtis⁴ b. 1924

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Joe Curtis¹

M, b. 1904

Father

James H. Curtis¹ b. Apr 1855

Mother

Sallie B. Smith¹ b. Feb 1865

Last Edited

27 Nov 2011

Birth*

Joe Curtis was born in 1904 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith; ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Lillian Curtis¹

F, b. 31 January 1894, d. December 1981

Father

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother

Ella Mae McCracken¹ b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lillian Curtis was born on 31 January 1894 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 70, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 daughters.¹

(Witness) Census

Lillian Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

Married Name

As of 24 December 1917,her married name was Sullivan.⁵

Marriage*

Lillian Curtis married Otis Elmo Sullivan on 24 December 1917 at Giles, Tennessee; by P.J. Anderson, J.P.⁵

Death*

Lillian Curtis died in December 1981 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 87.^2,3

Family

Otis Elmo Sullivan b. 29 Jul 1894

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Myrtle Curtis¹

F, b. 4 December 1895, d. January 1974

Father

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother

Ella Mae McCracken¹ b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Myrtle Curtis was born on 4 December 1895 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Myrtle Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

Married Name

As of 26 December 1915,her married name was McGehee.⁴

Marriage*

Myrtle Curtis married Gilbert Clark McGehee on 26 December 1915 at Lincoln, Tennessee.⁴

Death*

Myrtle Curtis died in January 1974 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, at age 78.²

Family

Gilbert Clark McGehee b. 22 Feb 1894, d. 7 Mar 1956

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Mildred Curtis¹

F, b. 30 November 1897, d. June 1979

Father

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother

Ella Mae McCracken¹ b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Mildred Curtis was born on 30 November 1897 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Mildred Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mildred Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 24 January 1923,her married name was Storey.⁶

Marriage*

Mildred Curtis married J. C. Storey on 24 January 1923 at Lincoln, Tennessee.⁶

Death*

Mildred Curtis died in June 1979 at Davidson, Tennessee, at age 81.^2,3

Family

J. C. Storey b. 5 Sep 1903, d. 13 Mar 1949

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Zannie Jones¹

F, b. circa 1877

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Zannie Jones was born circa 1877 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 23 September 1902,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married George Alexander Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver, on 23 September 1902 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by A.F. Bass, J.P.¹

Census*

Zannie Jones and George Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, shet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons.²

Census

Zannie Jones and George Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 cildren.³

Census

Zannie Jones and George Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at District 15, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 19, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.⁴

Family

George Alexander Curtis b. 17 Aug 1877

Children

Virgil Erwin Curtis² b. 6 Jul 1903, d. 19 Sep 1996
Thomas C. Curtis² b. 1905

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Virgil Erwin Curtis¹

M, b. 6 July 1903, d. 19 September 1996

Father

George Alexander Curtis² b. 17 Aug 1877

Mother

Zannie Jones² b. c 1877

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Virgil Erwin Curtis was born on 6 July 1903 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones; ED 82, shet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons.²

(Witness) Census

Virgil Erwin Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones; ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 cildren.⁴

(Witness) Census

Virgil Erwin Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 District 15, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones; ED 19, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.⁵

Marriage*

Virgil Erwin Curtis married Evelyn Partain (?) after 1945 at Tennessee; first marriage to James William Campbell (1908-1945.)⁶

Death*

Virgil Erwin Curtis died on 19 September 1996 at Fayetteville, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 93; buried at Boonville Cemetery.^3,6

Family

Evelyn Partain (?) b. 24 Jan 1908, d. 26 Oct 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Booneville, Lincoln, Tennessee.

Thomas C. Curtis¹

M, b. 1905

Father

George Alexander Curtis¹ b. 17 Aug 1877

Mother

Zannie Jones¹ b. c 1877

Last Edited

27 Nov 2011

Birth*

Thomas C. Curtis was born in 1905 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones; ED 82, shet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons.¹

(Witness) Census

Thomas C. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones; ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 cildren.²

(Witness) Census

Thomas C. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 District 15, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones; ED 19, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.³

Citations

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

Lena Curtis¹

F, b. 22 June 1900, d. 14 June 1974

Father

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother

Ella Mae McCracken¹ b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lena Curtis was born on 22 June 1900 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Lena Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 14 July 1923,her married name was Davis.⁴

Marriage*

Lena Curtis married Tom Wright Davis on 14 July 1923 at Williamson, Tennessee; by H.D. Jefferson, judge.⁴

Death*

Lena Curtis died on 14 June 1974 at Tennessee at age 73; buried at Wright Cemetery in Lincoln County.²

Family

Tom Wright Davis b. 21 Sep 1898, d. 6 Mar 1961

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Wright, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Grace Curtis¹

F, b. 1902, d. 1974

Father

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis¹ b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother

Ella Mae McCracken¹ b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946

Last Edited

3 Dec 2011

Birth*

Grace Curtis was born in 1902 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Grace Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.²

Death*

Grace Curtis died in 1974 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; married J.P. Pirtle; no death record.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.

Charlie Mae Curtis¹

F, b. 16 March 1905, d. 22 November 2002

Father

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis² b. 16 Aug 1862, d. 8 Aug 1945

Mother

Ella Mae McCracken² b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946

Last Edited

4 Dec 2011

Birth*

Charlie Mae Curtis was born on 16 March 1905 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Charlie Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken; ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁴

Death*

Charlie Mae Curtis died on 22 November 2002 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 97; married Joe Griggs.^3,5,6

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Roper, Lincoln, Tennessee; obituary of W.E. Curtis.