Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Everett Curtis Wetsel¹

M, b. 28 November 1917, d. 11 June 2011

Father

Earl Wetsel¹ b. 1 Feb 1892, d. 1968

Mother

Eska V. Curtis¹ b. 15 Jun 1893, d. 29 Jun 1978

Last Edited

11 Dec 2011

Birth*

Everett Curtis Wetsel was born on 28 November 1917 at Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 Mangum Twp., Greer, Oklahoma, in the household of Earl Wetsel and Eska V. Curtis; ED 77, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 sons.³

(Witness) Census

Everett Curtis Wetsel appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma, in the household of Earl Wetsel; ED 9, sheet 15B, occupation cattle buyer, Eska owned their home, valued at $2,500, 3 sons.⁴

Death*

Everett Curtis Wetsel died on 11 June 2011 at Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma, at age 93; buried at Riverside Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Greer, Oklahoma.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Arlon F. Wetsel¹

M, b. 15 December 1919, d. 1 December 1943

Father

Earl Wetsel¹ b. 1 Feb 1892, d. 1968

Mother

Eska V. Curtis¹ b. 15 Jun 1893, d. 29 Jun 1978

Last Edited

11 Dec 2011

Birth*

Arlon F. Wetsel was born on 15 December 1919 at Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 Mangum Twp., Greer, Oklahoma, in the household of Earl Wetsel and Eska V. Curtis; ED 77, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 sons.²

(Witness) Census

Arlon F. Wetsel appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma, in the household of Earl Wetsel; ED 9, sheet 15B, occupation cattle buyer, Eska owned their home, valued at $2,500, 3 sons.³

Death*

Arlon F. Wetsel died on 1 December 1943 at age 23; buried at Riverside Cemetery; MOMM2 U.S. Navy WWII Purple Heart.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Greer, Oklahoma.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Robert Carroll Wetsel¹

M, b. 13 July 1923, d. 9 December 2009

Father

Earl Wetsel¹ b. 1 Feb 1892, d. 1968

Mother

Eska V. Curtis¹ b. 15 Jun 1893, d. 29 Jun 1978

Last Edited

11 Dec 2011

Birth*

Robert Carroll Wetsel was born on 13 July 1923 at Granite, Greer, Oklahoma.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma, in the household of Earl Wetsel; ED 9, sheet 15B, occupation cattle buyer, Eska owned their home, valued at $2,500, 3 sons.³

Death*

Robert Carroll Wetsel died on 9 December 2009 at Granite, Greer, Oklahoma, at age 86; buried at Riverside Cemetery.¹

Obit

Robert Carroll's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 10 December 2009:
Robert Carroll Wetsel, age 86, of Granite, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 9, 2009, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wetsel was born Northwest of Granite, at his grandparents' home, on July 13, 1923, to Earl and Eska (Curtis) Wetsel. After graduating from Mangum High School in 1941, Carroll left for Washington D.C. where he took a job with the Federal Housing Administration. In February 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country until March of 1946. Participating in many major battles in the Pacific Theater which included; Wake Island, Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Palau, Iwo Jima and the Phillipines. While home on leave, in July 1945, he met, Melvena Riddle, and on August 18, 1947, they were married and spent the next sixty-two wonderful years together before his death. A farmer-rancher at heart, Carroll also spent many years as a clerk for several auctions and at the Mangum Livestock Sales. Playing bridge, square dancing, calf roping, the Riding Club or anything to do with horses were Carroll's favorite pastimes.

Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Arlon Wetsel, during WWII, he is survived by his wife, Melvena, of the home; two sons, Bob Wetsel and Doreen of Granite and Bill Wetsel of Plano, Texas; two grandchildren, SGT Todd Wetsel and wife Krystal of Amarillo, Texas and Michelle Hodge and husband Stephen of San Antonio, Texas; one great granddaughter, Natalie Wetsel of Amarillo; one brother, Curtis Wetsel and wife Oma Mae of Mangum along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services for Robert Carroll Wetsel will be at 2 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2009, at the Granite First Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Van Vacter officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home of Mangum.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Greer, Oklahoma.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thomas Welch England¹

M, b. 4 July 1818, d. 21 August 1883

Father

William Thomas England Sr.² b. 1787, d. 19 May 1852

Mother

Isabella Murchison² b. 1784, d. 4 Apr 1831

Last Edited

19 Mar 2012

Birth*

Thomas Welch England was born on 4 July 1818 at North Carolina.^3,4

Marriage*

He married Isabella W. Curtis, daughter of Thomas Gilbert Curtis and Sarepta Ann Lloyd, on 31 August 1853 at Mississippi.¹

Census*

Thomas Welch England and Isabella W. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 September 1860 at Township 21, Choctaw, Mississippi, page 194, occupation frmer, real estate valued at $2,400, personal at $1,141.⁵

Census

Thomas Welch England and Isabella W. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Township 21, Choctaw, Mississippi, page 473, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, personal $1,532, 8 children.⁶

Death*

Thomas Welch England died on 21 August 1883 at Lamar, Texas, at age 65; Sergeant, 1 Mississippi Calvary Reserves, buried at Springhill Cemetery.³

Obit

Thomas Welch's obituary was published in the Personal Research (Jan Pearson Coxey) on circa 21 August 1883:
Thomas Welch England was born July 4, 1818 in North Carolina, and died Aug. 21, 1883 in Lamar Co., Texas . He married Caroline E. Womack abt. 1844, Caroline E. was born abt. 1827 in Georgia, the daughter of Mark Sanders & Elizabeth "Avent" Womack. Caroline died abt. 1853 in Choctaw Co., Ms.! After she died Thomas W. married Isabella M. Curtis before 1860 in Choctaw Co., Ms. They had seven children. Thomas Welch England later moved to Lamar Co., Texas, and married Sarah McClendon.
Caroline E. "Womack" England, and some of their children were probably buried at the England Family Cemetery . One of their son's was John G. England, he was born May 1, 1847 , and died July 6, 1910 .His wife was Eliza born Oct. 13, 1843 , died July 13, 1924 . They were both buried at Old Cumberland Cemetery , Cumberland , Ms.! John's sister was Sarah S. ( England ) Foster, born Dec. 1, 1857 , died June 24, 1941 in Cumberland , Ms. She was the wife of Moses Simeon Foster 1851 – 1930. Moses & Sarah " England" Foster were also buried at Old Cumberland Cemtery.⁴

Family

Isabella W. Curtis b. 27 Feb 1832, d. 13 Nov 1871

Citations

[S2088] Unknown, Johnson of Greene County, Georgia.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Reivers and Rebels by imareiver.
[S2061] Marciamary, "Tucker & Clark Families", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Springhill, Lamar, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Benjamin Franklin Savage¹

M, b. 28 January 1846, d. 19 January 1915

Last Edited

13 May 2012

Birth*

Benjamin Franklin Savage was born on 28 January 1846 at Choctaw, Mississippi.¹

Marriage*

He married Josephine A. Curtis, daughter of Thomas Gilbert Curtis and Sarepta Ann Lloyd, on 16 April 1872 at Chickasaw, Mississippi.²

Census*

Benjamin Franklin Savage and Josephine A. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Justice Precinct 4, Denton, Texas, page 122A, occupation farmer, 4 children.³

Census

Benjamin Franklin Savage and Josephine A. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 4, Denton, Texas, ED 52, sheet 2A, occupation merchant, owned home, married 28 years, 6 children, 4 living.⁴

Census

Benjamin Franklin Savage and Josephine A. Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 3, Denton, Texas, ED 87, sheet 5A, occupation retail merchant-grocery, married 38 years, 6 children, 3 living.⁵

Death*

Benjamin Franklin Savage died on 19 January 1915 at Denton, Texas, at age 68; buried at Old Hall Cemetery.¹

Family 1

Children

John Savage³ b. 1868
Elijah Savage³ b. 1870

Family 2

Josephine A. Curtis b. 10 Nov 1843, d. 12 Feb 1933

Children

Josephine Savage+³ b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 2 Apr 1957
Mac Savage³ b. 1878
Benjamin Franklin Savage Jr.⁴ b. Mar 1883

Citations

[S2061] Marciamary, "Tucker & Clark Families", Ancestral File.
[S2087] State of Texas, Texas Marriages 1837-1973.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Isabella Smith¹

F, b. 1800, d. circa 1824

Last Edited

12 Apr 2012

Birth*

Isabella Smith was born in 1800 at North Carolina.²

Married Name

As of 3 May 1815,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Johnson D. Curtis, son of John Curtis and Agnes Johnson, on 3 May 1815 at Greene, Georgia.¹

Land Sale*

On 31 December 1821 Isabella Smith and Johnson D. Curtis sold land at Madison, Alabama, to John and Mary Cooper for $1,500, described as the southwest quarter of section thirty four, township two, range one east, containning 159 and 40/100 acres, the same property Johnson entered on 6 October 1819; witnessed by Lewis Page and John Payne. Payment was in the form of a $1,500 mortgage, payable in the form of 10,000 pounds of seed cotton on 25 Dec 1822, 13,333 pounds on 25 dec 1823, and comparable amounts 25 Dec 1824 and 1825.³

Death*

Isabella Smith died circa 1824 at Madison, Alabama; possibly in Giles County, Tennessee.²

Family

Johnson D. Curtis b. 22 Nov 1792, d. c 1826

Children

Julia Ann Curtis+⁴ b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908
John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis+⁴ b. Dec 1819
William Smith (W.S.) Curtis+ b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894

Citations

[S929] Hunting for Bears, Georgia Marriages.
[S2059] Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Franklin, Giles, Lincoln and Moore Counties, Tennessee.
[S2110] Madison County Clerk, Madison County, Alabama Deed Records, Boook H, pages 186-188.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.

Julia Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 18 January 1816, d. 14 July 1908

Father

Johnson D. Curtis¹ b. 22 Nov 1792, d. c 1826

Mother

Isabella Smith¹ b. 1800, d. c 1824

Last Edited

6 May 2012

Birth*

Julia Ann Curtis was born on 18 January 1816 at Greene, Georgia; otherwise reported as Tennessee or Alabama.²

(Witness) NoteB

"The children were raised principally their maternal Grandfather Smith, who owned the Morrell Farm near old Elkton; the baby Wm. Smith Curtis, was raised by his aunt, Mrs. James McMurray." (Irene Sowers History) "W.S. was reared by his aunt, Mrs. McMurray, and received his education in Giles County schools (W.S. bio.)^3,4"

Married Name

As of 30 April 1834,her married name was McCracken.¹

Marriage*

She married Josiah Silas McCracken on 30 April 1834 at Tennessee; no record found.¹

Census

Julia Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 126b, widowed, real estate valued at $5,500, personal $1,900, 4 children; lived next to her father.⁵

Census*

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 9A, widowed, living with her daughter, M.E. Hereford.⁶

Death*

She died on 14 July 1908 at Dellrose, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 92; buried at Hereford Cemetery.²

Family

Josiah Silas McCracken b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Children

Citations

[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
[S2059] Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Franklin, Giles, Lincoln and Moore Counties, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Josiah Silas McCracken^1,2

M, b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Josiah Silas McCracken was born in 1811 at Tennessee.³

Marriage*

He married Julia Ann Curtis, daughter of Johnson D. Curtis and Isabella Smith, on 30 April 1834 at Tennessee; no record found.¹

Census*

Josiah Silas McCracken appeared on the census of 3 October 1850 at Subdivision 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 174b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 4 children.³

Death*

He died on 5 May 1856 at Giles, Tennessee; buried at Hereford Cemetery in Lincoln County.¹

Family

Julia Ann Curtis b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908

Children

Citations

[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹

M, b. December 1819

Father

Johnson D. Curtis¹ b. 22 Nov 1792, d. c 1826

Mother

Isabella Smith¹ b. 1800, d. c 1824

Last Edited

11 May 2017

Birth*

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis was born in December 1819 at Madison, Alabama; Dec 1820 in 1900 census.^1,2

(Witness) NoteB

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Catherine Franklin on 19 January 1842 at Lincoln, Tennessee.⁵

Census*

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin appeared on the census of 2 November 1850 at Division 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 174, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Nancy A. Franklin, age 40, who reported real estate valued at $2,000.⁶

Census

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 90, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,600, personal $8,000, 3 children and Nancy Franklin.⁷

Census

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 390, occupaton farmer, real estate valued at $9,000, 6 children and some McCrackens.⁸

Census

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 209C, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.⁹

Census*

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 sons, both single, at home.²

(Witness) Bio

John Thomas Curtis was born in 1819, was married at the age of 22 years to Elizabeth Catherine Franklin, whose father moved from Franklin County, Tennessee to Old Millville Post Office and bought the old Baugh Farm one mile North of Millville.
Maternal Grandfather Franklin followed wagoning, hauling, or moving, and was killed reportedly by being pulled from his saddle horse by a limb. Afterwards, John Thomas married Elizabeth Catherine Franklin. Each one ilnherited 3 slaves who raised several slaves each. Later John Thomas bouight out the Franklin heirs. The place embraced something like 400 acres of land.³

Family

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Children

Julie Ann Curtis⁶ b. 1844, d. 1858
Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis+⁶ b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882
Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis+⁷ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925
Amanda F. Curtis⁷ b. 12 Apr 1857, d. bt 3 Apr 1880 - 1885
William Smith Curtis¹⁰ b. 3 Jul 1861, d. 22 Feb 1935
James Reuben Curtis⁸ b. 5 May 1863, d. 18 Jan 1915
Joseph Johnson Curtis+¹¹ b. 1 Jan 1867, d. 5 Apr 1966
Walter Mays Curtis+¹² b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Citations

[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
[S2059] Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Franklin, Giles, Lincoln and Moore Counties, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificatge.
[S168] Probate File of Albert B. Faulks unknown file number, death certificate.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹

F, b. 1822, d. 10 January 1893

Last Edited

11 May 2017

Birth*

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin was born in 1822 at Tennessee.²

Married Name

As of 19 January 1842,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis, son of Johnson D. Curtis and Isabella Smith, on 19 January 1842 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin and John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 November 1850 at Division 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 174, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Nancy A. Franklin, age 40, who reported real estate valued at $2,000.²

Census

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin and John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 90, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,600, personal $8,000, 3 children and Nancy Franklin.³

Census

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin and John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 390, occupaton farmer, real estate valued at $9,000, 6 children and some McCrackens.⁴

Census

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin and John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 209C, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.⁵

Death*

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin died on 10 January 1893 at Tennessee; no record found.⁶

Family

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis b. Dec 1819

Children

Julie Ann Curtis² b. 1844, d. 1858
Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis+² b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882
Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis+³ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925
Amanda F. Curtis³ b. 12 Apr 1857, d. bt 3 Apr 1880 - 1885
William Smith Curtis⁷ b. 3 Jul 1861, d. 22 Feb 1935
James Reuben Curtis⁴ b. 5 May 1863, d. 18 Jan 1915
Joseph Johnson Curtis+⁸ b. 1 Jan 1867, d. 5 Apr 1966
Walter Mays Curtis+⁹ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificatge.
[S168] Probate File of Albert B. Faulks unknown file number, death certificate.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Julie Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 1844, d. 1858

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

12 Apr 2012

Birth*

Julie Ann Curtis was born in 1844 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 November 1850 Division 1, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 174, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children and Nancy A. Franklin, age 40, who reported real estate valued at $2,000.¹

Death*

Julie Ann Curtis died in 1858 at Lincoln, Tennessee; from typhoid fever.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 28 July 1849, d. 23 September 1882

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis was born on 28 July 1849 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 90, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,600, personal $8,000, 3 children and Nancy Franklin.³

Married Name

As of 23 December 1869,her married name was King.⁴

Marriage*

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis married John Harmon King on 23 December 1869 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W.E. Coldwell, M.G.⁴

Census*

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis and John Harmon King appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 at Township 2, Madison, Alabama, page 303, occupation farmer, renting, no children; Winifred Johnson lived with them.⁵

Death*

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis died on 23 September 1882 at Collin, Texas, at age 33; buried at Murphy Cemetery.^1,2

Family

John Harmon King b. 31 May 1847, d. 4 Jul 1913

Children

Ernest Johnson King⁶ b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 1943
Thomas King⁷ b. c 1873, d. c 1885
William Wyatt King⁸ b. 9 Jan 1875, d. 30 Dec 1934
J. Franklin King² b. 18 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Murphy, Collin, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
[S2115] Sidney King, "Ancestral File-John Harmon King", Ancestral File.

John Harmon King¹

M, b. 31 May 1847, d. 4 July 1913

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

John Harmon King was born on 31 May 1847 at Madison, Alabama.^2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis, daughter of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin, on 23 December 1869 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W.E. Coldwell, M.G.¹

Census*

John Harmon King and Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis appeared on the census of 28 July 1870 at Township 2, Madison, Alabama, page 303, occupation farmer, renting, no children; Winifred Johnson lived with them.⁵

Census*

John Harmon King appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 18, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children by second wife Annie, and Joseph J. Curtis.³

Death*

He died on 4 July 1913 at Texas at age 66; buried at Old Celina Cemetery in Collin County.²

Family

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882

Children

Ernest Johnson King³ b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 1943
Thomas King⁶ b. c 1873, d. c 1885
William Wyatt King⁴ b. 9 Jan 1875, d. 30 Dec 1934
J. Franklin King⁷ b. 18 Sep 1877, d. 31 Oct 1882

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Old Celina, Collin, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2115] Sidney King, "Ancestral File-John Harmon King", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Murphy, Collin, Texas.

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis^1,2,3,4

F, b. 14 April 1854, d. 4 February 1925

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

6 May 2013

Birth*

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis was born on 14 April 1854 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^5,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 90, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,600, personal $8,000, 3 children and Nancy Franklin.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 390, occupaton farmer, real estate valued at $9,000, 6 children and some McCrackens.⁶

Married Name

As of 25 February 1873,her married name was Lewis.³

Marriage*

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis married John Sam Lewis on 25 February 1873 at Lincoln, Tennessee.³

Census*

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis and John Sam Lewis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at District 18, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 230A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁷

Census

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis and John Sam Lewis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 27 years, 12 children, 5 living.⁸

Census

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis and John Sam Lewis appeared on the census of 4 January 1920 at District 7, Giles, Tennessee, ED 28, sheet 3B, occupation ties brooms, renting, no children.⁹

(Witness) Death

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis witnessed the death of John Sam Lewis on 12 March 1923 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee; from influenza, occupation broom maker, married, buried at Hereford Cemetery; grave is unmarked.^4,10

Death*

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis died on 4 February 1925 at Giles, Tennessee, at age 70; buried at Hereford Cemetery, no death certificate.^4,9,11

Family

John Sam Lewis b. 6 Oct 1850, d. 12 Mar 1923

Children

George Curtis Lewis⁷ b. Jan 1874
Robert Edward Lewis⁷ b. 11 Apr 1879, d. 6 Jun 1946
John Bill Oscar Lewis⁸ b. Jul 1882
Erskine J. Lewis⁸ b. Mar 1888, d. 1944
Lizzie Lewis⁸ b. Sep 1892

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.

Amanda F. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 12 April 1857, d. between 3 April 1880 and 1885

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Amanda F. Curtis was born on 12 April 1857 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Name Variation

As of 10 July 1860, Amanda F. Curtis was also known as Amanda F. (Mollie) Lewis.^3,5

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 390, occupaton farmer, real estate valued at $9,000, 6 children and some McCrackens.⁶

Married Name

As of 14 December 1876,her married name was Rout.²

Marriage*

Amanda F. Curtis married John S. Rout on 14 December 1876 at Lincoln, Tennessee.²

Death*

Amanda F. Curtis died between 3 April 1880 and 1885 at Washington, Texas; buried at Hereford Cemetery in Lincoln County; tombstone date is 1880, but she was living as of 7 June 1880 and is said to have had 1 more child.^4,5,7

Census*

She and John S. Rout appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at District 143, Washington, Texas, page 99A, occupation farmer, 1 son.⁸

Family

John S. Rout b. 1857

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Smith Curtis¹

M, b. 3 July 1861, d. 22 February 1935

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

12 Dec 2011

Birth*

William Smith Curtis was born on 3 July 1861 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 390, occupaton farmer, real estate valued at $9,000, 6 children and some McCrackens.²

(Witness) Census

William Smith Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 209C, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.³

(Witness) Census

William Smith Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis; ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 sons, both single, at home.⁴

Census*

William Smith Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 21, sheet 18A, occupation farmer, single, living with Walter and Minnie.⁵

Death*

He died on 22 February 1935 at McKnight, Donley, Texas, at age 73; occupation farmer, single, informant Joe J. Curtis of McKnight, buried at Citizens Cemetery.^1,6

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificatge.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Citizens, Donley, Texas.

Joseph Johnson Curtis¹

M, b. 1 January 1867, d. 5 April 1966

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

1 May 2013

Birth*

Joseph Johnson Curtis was born on 1 January 1867 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Joseph Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 209C, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.³

Census*

Joseph Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 55, Collin, Texas, ED 18, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, single, boarding with John and Annie King.⁴

Marriage*

He married Nettie Carrie Sledge circa 1903 at Texas.⁵

Census*

Joseph Johnson Curtis and Nettie Carrie Sledge appeared on the census of 19 February 1920 at Justice Precinct 1, Denton, Texas, ED 50, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons and Minerva Sledge at home.⁵

Death*

Joseph Johnson Curtis died on 5 April 1966 at Lynn Haven Rest Home, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, at age 99; retired farmer, widowed, information "personal papers," buried at Rosemont Cemetery in Wichita Falls.^6,7

Family

Nettie Carrie Sledge b. 3 Mar 1872, d. 2 Dec 1946

Children

Buford Earl Curtis+⁵ b. 6 Oct 1904, d. 17 Dec 1970
James Ernest Curtis+⁵ b. 26 Oct 1907, d. 5 Aug 1964

Citations

[S168] Probate File of Albert B. Faulks unknown file number, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rosemont, Wichita, Texas.

James Reuben Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 May 1863, d. 18 January 1915

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

James Reuben Curtis was born on 5 May 1863 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^3,4

(Witness) Census

James Reuben Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 209C, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

James Reuben Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis; ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 2 sons, both single, at home.⁶

Census*

James Reuben Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1910 at Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, ED 20, sheet 25B, occupation farm laborer, single, lving with his sister, Mary Ellen's, family.⁷

Death*

He died on 18 January 1915 at Cullman, Alabama, at age 51; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Cullman County.^1,8

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2098] State of Alabama, Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974.

Walter Mays Curtis¹

M, b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 November 1942

Father

John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis¹ b. Dec 1819

Mother

Elizabeth Catherine Franklin¹ b. 1822, d. 10 Jan 1893

Last Edited

14 Oct 2014

Birth*

Walter Mays Curtis was born on 22 May 1870 at Millville, Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Walter Mays Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin; page 209C, occupation farmer, 4 sons at home.³

Marriage*

Walter Mays Curtis married Minnie Bell Summers on 7 January 1898 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W. Bouldin, J.P.⁴

Census*

Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, Minnie reported 2 children, 2 living, 4 children in total; mother-in law lived with them.⁵

Census

Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 21, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 7 living; 6 at home plus brother William and Minnie's mother.⁶

Census

Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 23, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting,4 son at home.⁷

Census

Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at McKinney, Collin, Texas, ED 3, sheet 52A, occupation cotton mill, renting, 2 sons at home.⁸

Death*

Walter Mays Curtis died on 26 November 1942 at Sherman, Grayson, Texas, at age 72; retired farmer, married, buried at West Hill Cemetery in Grayson County, but not found in FindaGrave index.¹

Family

Minnie Bell Summers b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Children

Mary Rosella Curtis+⁶ b. 9 Jun 1893, d. 2 Aug 1967
George Thomas Curtis+⁵ b. 22 Jul 1895, d. 30 Nov 1937
William Smith (Jack) Curtis+⁵ b. 14 Oct 1897, d. 3 Mar 1981
Viola Catherine Curtis+⁵ b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 15 Jul 1990
Harry Tracy Curtis+⁶ b. 14 Jun 1900, d. 16 Aug 1986
John Oscar Curtis+⁶ b. 1903, d. 29 Feb 1976
Herbert Alvin Curtis⁷ b. 26 Apr 1910, d. 7 Jul 1970
Raymond Curtis⁷ b. 1914

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[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.

John Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1759, d. circa 1818

Father

Fielding/Russel's Grandfather Curtis b. c 1700

Last Edited

1 Aug 2016

Birth*

John Curtis was born circa 1759; no primary source available; usually said to have been born in South Carolina, but no supporting evidence.¹

Name Variation

As of 1759, John Curtis was also known as John Thomas Curtis He is often referred to with a middle name, but no record appears to exist to support that usage. He had a son John T. Curtis and grandsons named John Thomas Curtis and John Thomas McMurray, which may have lead researchers to assume a middle name he did not have.²

Residence*

He lived circa 20 August 1782 at Richmond, Georgia; Based on his bounty warrants, John must have served in the Richmond County militia or have been a resident of the County in order to qualify.³

NoteB

John Curtis received two bounty grants, which by themselves do not prove he fought in the Revolutionary War. Bounty grants were given to ordinary citizens in good standing and ordiinary militia members, as well as men who fought in the war.

Record 1: State of Georgia "Rochmon" County: This is to certify that John Curtis is entitled to two hundred and fifty acres of land as a bounty agreeable to an act of General Assembly "past" at Augusta the 20 of August 1782. Given under my hand at August 7 of April 1784. By L. Jackson Colo.

Record 2: Georgia, By the Court of Justices of the County of Washington to Frances Tennell, Esq., County Surveyor ... to lay out a tract of land which shall contain two hundred eighty seven 1/2 acres in the said County of Washington in lieu of an ... warrant granted in Franklin. 6 April 1785. This was a Citizens Grant, according to Bockstruck.^3,4

Marriage*

He married Agnes Johnson, daughter of Thomas Johnson, circa 1785 at Georgia.¹

NoteB*

Note: List of children compiled from Johnson Family History (except for the son John); additional children listed are:
1. William Curtis, died young
2. Mary Curtis, died young
3. Jane Curtis, died without issue

Other Curtises from Greene County marriages:
1. Anne Curtis, married Joseph Cook 11 Oct 1818
2. William Curtis, married Sarah Grier 10 Jan 1821
3. Patsey Curtis, married John Greene 20 May 1821

From Greene County Deed Records: William B. Curtis purchased land in 1834, and sold it in 1836, when he was a resident of Hall County.^5,1

Land Purch

On 20 August 1787 John Curtis purchased land at Wilkes, Georgia, from Charles Burk in consideration of "the love, goodwill and affection which I have and bear towards my loving friend John Curtis of Wilkes County," described as a tract lying in Wilkes County on Sherrills Creek, "where John Curtis now lives," adjacent to Sherrill, Dawson, Pinkerton, and westwardly by border land. Witnessed by Wm. Greer, Jas. Houghton, Benj. Catching, J.P.⁶

Land Sale*

On 5 September 1787 John Curtis and Agnes Johnson sold land at Greene, Georgia, to Thom Bell of Wilkes County, for 100 pounds sterling, described 287 1/2 acres lying on Fort Creek in Greene County, witnessed by John Bailey and James Ware. John and Agnes were "of" Wilkes County. John signed his name and Agnes signed her mark. Registered 20 July 1792. This was the land John received pursuant to the "Citizens Grant" of 6 April 1785. There is no record of the Richmond County grant land, and John may have sold the warrant without taking possession of the land.⁷

NoteB

The name John Curlis appeared on a petition dated 3 April 1788 to the Georgia Governor and Executive Council from inhabitants of Greene County asking that the "Company of Horse" raised by Captain William Melton to defend the frontier be paid. It is unclear whether this record proves he had moved to Greene County.⁸

Tax List

John Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1793 at Capt. Taylor's District 1, Greene, Georgia; no acreage, 1 taxable white male, 1 slave.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1796 at Capt. Rich C. Roystons District, Greene, Georgia; no acreage, one free white male, 2 slaves. LIved next to Thomas Johnson, George Dawson, Gilbert Johnson and William Greer, Esqr.⁹

Tax List*

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1797 at Capt. Royster's Battalion, Greene, Georgia; no acreage.^10,9

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1798 at Capt. Richard C. Roysters District, Greene, Georgia; no acreage, 1 white male, 3 slaves.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1799 at Capt. William Colberts District, Greene, Georgia; no acreage, 1 white male, 4 slaves.⁹

Land Purch*

On 22 August 1799 John Curtis purchased land at Greene, Georgia, from William Hays for $400, described as lying on the waters of the North fork of Ogechee containing 100 acres, bordered by Robert Greer, William Greer and Cartwright; witnessed by H. Hays as Thos McGuire; Wm Hays acknowledgement on 27 Aug 1799 certified by Robert Greer, J.P; registered 20 Aprl 1804.¹¹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1801 at Greene, Georgia; 100 acres lying on the Ogechee, adjacent and originally granted to Johnson.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1802 at Capt. Joshua Houghton's District, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres on the Ogechee, orginally granted and adjacent to Thomas Johnson, 1 white male, 10 slaves.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1804 at Capt. Thomas Dawson's District, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres lying on the Ogechee, adjacent and originally granted to Johnson, 1 white male, no slaves.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1805 at Capt. Dawson's District, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres lying on the Ogechee, adjacent and originally granted to Johnson, 1 white male, no slaves.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1806 at Capt. Dawson's District, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres lying on the Ogechee, adjacent to and originally entered by Johnson, 1 white male, no slaves.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1807 at Capt. King's District, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres lying on the Ogechee, adjacent and originally granted to Johnson, 1 white male, no slaves.¹²

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1808 at Capt. Wm. King;s District, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres lying on the Ogechee, adjacent and originally granted to Johnson.⁹

Land Sale*

On 13 August 1808 John Curtis sold land at Greene, Georgia, to Thomas Johnson for $400, described as 100 acres lying on the waters of North Ogechee, bordered by Alexander King and Robert Greer, witnessed by Robert and John Johnson.¹³

Land Purch

On 25 October 1808 John Curtis purchased land at Greene, Georgia, from William Smith for $600, described as 125 acres lying on the waters of South Ogechee; witnessed by Thomas Johnson, B. Johnson and Wm. Greer, J.G.C.¹⁴

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1809 at Capt. Wm. King's District, Greene, Georgia; He was taxed for the 125 acres he purchased from Smith in 1808, plus 202 1/2 acres on S. Creek in Jones County, adjacent to Brown. One free male.⁹

Land Sale

On 1 July 1809 John Curtis sold land at Jones, Georgia, to Charles B. Bowen, described as 202 1/2 acres in the 10th District. This was the land John acquired in the lottery.¹⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1810 at Capt. Wm. King's District, Greene, Georgia, 127 acres, 1 free male.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1811 at Capt. Wm. King's District, Greene, Georgia; 127 acres, 1 free male.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of June 1812 at Capt. John Dawson's District 141, Greene, Georgia; 127 acres, 1 free male, Johnson D. Curtis listed separately.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1813 at Capt. John Dawson's District 141, Greene, Georgia; 127 acres, 1 free male. Johnson D. Curtis and Robert Curtis listed separately.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1814 at Capt. John Dawson's District 141, Greene, Georgia; 127 acres, 1 free male, Robert and Johnson D. listed separately, Johnson was a free male subject to tax.⁹

Tax List

He appeared on the personal property tax list of 1815 at Capt. John Dawson's District 141; 127 acres, 1 free male, Johnson D. and Robert listed separately; Robert taxed for 135 acres, Johnson no acreage.⁹

(Witness) Land Sale

He witnessed the sale of land by Johnson D. Curtis on 27 January 1816 at Greene, Georgia; to Ezekiel Rankin for $500, described as 127 acres lying on South Ogeechee. Witnessed by John Curtis and Thomas Johnson, J.P. Johnson signed his name. Recorded 2 May 1817. This was the same property John Curtis purchased from William Smith on 25 October 1808 for $600 and paid tax thereon through 1815. Ezekial Rankin was the militia captain and lived near Robert Curtis in the 1820 census. Unclear whether the witness John Curtis was Johnson's father or brother.¹⁶

Death*

John Curtis died circa 1818 at Greene, Georgia.¹

NoteB

There is no record of John Curtis, or any other Curtis, for that matter, contained in the index to Greene County will and estate records.

Family

Agnes Johnson b. 21 Dec 1766, d. c 1832

Children

Robert Curtis+¹ b. 22 Jan 1786, d. b 2 Sep 1842
Johnson D. Curtis+¹ b. 22 Nov 1792, d. c 1826
Agnes Curtis+¹ b. c 1795, d. c 1831
John T. Curtis+¹⁷ b. c 1797, d. bt Sep 1848 - Jun 1850
Thomas Gilbert Curtis+¹ b. 21 Jul 1804, d. 3 Oct 1861
Sarah Frances Curtis+¹ b. 1807

Citations

[S2088] Unknown, Johnson of Greene County, Georgia.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.
[S2100] Georgia State Archives, Georgia Headright and Bounty Land Records.
[S2103] Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck, Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants, page 128.
[S2090] State of Georgia, Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967.
[S2107] Georgia Clerk Wilkes County, Wilkes County Georgia Deeds, Book DD, page 30.
[S2102] Greene County Clerk, Greene County, GA Deeds, Volume 1, page 581.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820.
[S2137] Greene County Recorder, Greene County, Georgia Tax LIsts.
[S2109] Georgia State Archives, Georgia State Archives Virtual Vault, 1797 County Tax Lists.
[S2102] Greene County Clerk, Greene County, GA Deeds, Volume 3, pages 474-475.
[S2130] Doris Littleton, "Descendants of James Jefferson Curtis", Ancestral File.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records, Volume 5, pages 450-451.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records, Volume 5, pages 455-456.
[S2142] Jones County Recorder, Jones County Georgia Deeds, Book A, page 407.
[S2102] Greene County Clerk, Greene County, GA Deeds, Volume FF, page 324.
[S1] Census of Population 1830, 1840.

Agnes Johnson¹

F, b. 21 December 1766, d. circa 1832

Father

Thomas Johnson¹ b. 10 Mar 1742, d. 5 Mar 1816

Last Edited

5 Aug 2012

Birth*

Agnes Johnson was born on 21 December 1766 at Rowan, North Carolina; daughter of Thomas Johnson and Agnes Greer; in the part of Rowan County that became Iredell County.¹

Marriage*

She married John Curtis, son of Fielding/Russel's Grandfather Curtis, circa 1785 at Georgia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1785,her married name was Curtis.¹

Land Sale*

On 5 September 1787 Agnes Johnson and John Curtis sold land at Greene, Georgia, to Thom Bell of Wilkes County, for 100 pounds sterling, described 287 1/2 acres lying on Fort Creek in Greene County, witnessed by John Bailey and James Ware. John and Agnes were "of" Wilkes County. John signed his name and Agnes signed her mark. Registered 20 July 1792. This was the land John received pursuant to the "Citizens Grant" of 6 April 1785. There is no record of the Richmond County grant land, and John may have sold the warrant without taking possession of the land.²

NoteB

There is no reason to believe that Agnes and her sons Thomas Gilbert and John were anywhere other than Greene County when the 1820 census was taken, there is no record of her and the likely households where she might have lived do not show a female of her age. The most likely conclusions are that she was not enumerated or that she and her children were among the 7 "other person" in the household of Robert Curtis.³

NoteB*

Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly on 15 May 1821, Agness Curtis of Ranklins District of Green County received 202 1/2 acres in the First District, Number 8, of Houston County, which became Crawford County in 1822. The certificate was issued by Governor George M. Troup on 6 December 1826 and registered on 9 December 1826.⁴

Tax List*

Agnes Johnson appeared on the personal property tax list of 1822 at Capt. Rankin's District 141, Greene, Georgia; 202 !/2 acres in Houston County, that she won in the lottery, no free white males listed, which raises of the question of where was her son John.⁵

Tax List

She appeared on the personal property tax list of 1824 at Greene, Georgia; not listed in Greene County.⁵

NoteB

The Johnson of Greene County document states Agnes drew a lot in Upson County, Georgia in the 1827 land lottery, but Lucian Knight's book does not list her name.¹

Land Sale*

On 30 March 1827 Agnes Johnson sold land at Crawford, Georgia, to the Deacons of the Mount Carmel Church for $5, described as a one-acre parcel, part of Lot No. 8 in the First District on the corners with lots Nos. 9--33 & 34. Witnessed by Thomas Teagin and Robert Curtis, J.P. The reversion right to this property fell to Leonidas Curtis, whose executor sold it in 1851.⁶

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Crawford, Georgia, in the household of John T. Curtis and Unknown First Wife; 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 60-69; lived next to James McMurray. In all likelihood, the elderly female was his mother Agnes. The male age 20-29 is unknown.⁷

Death*

Agnes Johnson died circa 1832 at Crawford, Georgia; The Johnson of Greene County document states Agnes lived in Crawford County in 1830, Some researchers state her date of death as 5 September 1820, which was the date her mother Agnes died. Some researchers report the death of Robert's wife Sarah in 1832, which might be Agnes.^7,1

NoteB

Agnes' property, lot number 8 in District 1, was divided into four 50-acre parcels. The last of the four parcels, known as "the Curtis place," was sold by the heirs of Lyman Curtis in 1880. Lyman presumably inherited that parcel from his father John. Thomas G. Curtis sold his share to John to 1843. I have not accounted for the other two parcels, which may have gone Robert and Sarah Frances. Assuming she died about 1832, there were four children living.⁸

Family

John Curtis b. c 1759, d. c 1818

Children

Robert Curtis+⁹ b. 22 Jan 1786, d. b 2 Sep 1842
Johnson D. Curtis+⁹ b. 22 Nov 1792, d. c 1826
Agnes Curtis+¹ b. c 1795, d. c 1831
John T. Curtis+¹⁰ b. c 1797, d. bt Sep 1848 - Jun 1850
Thomas Gilbert Curtis+¹ b. 21 Jul 1804, d. 3 Oct 1861
Sarah Frances Curtis+¹ b. 1807

Citations

[S2088] Unknown, Johnson of Greene County, Georgia.
[S2102] Greene County Clerk, Greene County, GA Deeds, Volume 1, page 581.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S2099] USGenWeb, Georgia Land Lottery 1822-1832.
[S2137] Greene County Recorder, Greene County, Georgia Tax LIsts.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records, Book A, page 508.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1830-1840.

Robert Curtis¹

M, b. 22 January 1786, d. before 2 September 1842

Father

John Curtis¹ b. c 1759, d. c 1818

Mother

Agnes Johnson² b. 21 Dec 1766, d. c 1832

Last Edited

5 Aug 2012

Birth*

Robert Curtis was born on 22 January 1786 at Georgia; probably in 1793, based on 1811-1814 tax lists. Alternate date posted is 23 Dec 1791. Agnes had a brother named Robert, who may have been his namesake.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Margaret Taylor on 30 January 1811 at Greene, Georgia.⁴

(Witness) Tax List

Robert Curtis witnessed the tax of John Curtis in 1813 at Capt. John Dawson's District 141, Greene, Georgia; 127 acres, 1 free male. Johnson D. Curtis and Robert Curtis listed separately.³

(Witness) Tax List

Robert Curtis witnessed the tax of John Curtis in 1815 at Capt. John Dawson's District 141; 127 acres, 1 free male, Johnson D. and Robert listed separately; Robert taxed for 135 acres, Johnson no acreage.³

Marriage*

Robert Curtis married Sarah Johnson on 27 January 1820 at Greene, Georgia.⁴

Census*

Robert Curtis and Sarah Johnson appeared on the census of 1820 at Captain Rankins District, Greene, Georgia, page 266, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25; 1 female slave 26-44. Also listed were 7 "other persons," who presumably could include many of the family members not listed separately.⁵

Tax List*

Robert Curtis appeared on the personal property tax list of 1822 at Capt. David Rankin's District 141, Greene, Georgia; 100 acres on the Ogechee, originally entered by William Johnson, 1 free white male.³

Moved*

He moved to Crawford, Georgia, on 15 February 1823; source is a card index file believed to be reliable, possibly from the Georgia Archives. Initials following his name may indicate he was a J.P. or something similar.

NoteB*

It appears that Robert acquired Lot Number 26 in District 1, which he divided amount four of his heirs during the 1830s. His son James T. Curtis sold that lot in four separate transactions in 1838, presumably having acquired them from three of his siblings.⁶

(Witness) Land Sale

He witnessed the sale of land by Agnes Johnson on 30 March 1827 at Crawford, Georgia; to the Deacons of the Mount Carmel Church for $5, described as a one-acre parcel, part of Lot No. 8 in the First District on the corners with lots Nos. 9--33 & 34. Witnessed by Thomas Teagin and Robert Curtis, J.P. The reversion right to this property fell to Leonidas Curtis, whose executor sold it in 1851.⁷

Census

Robert Curtis and Sarah Johnson appeared on the census of 1830 at Crawford, Georgia, page number illegible, 3 males 15-19, 1 male 30-39, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29, 5 slaves. The identities of the 3rd male 15-19 is unclear. The whereabouts of Nancy Margaret and Elizabeth Ann are unknown.⁸

Land Purch

On 4 January 1832 Robert Curtis purchased land at Crawford, Georgia, from Daniel Rowe for $831, described as lying in the second district, Lot 42, containing 202 1/2 acres, witnessed by I.G. Bryant and Redden Wilson, J.P.⁹

Land Purch*

On 4 January 1832 Robert Curtis purchased land at Crawford, Georgia, from Daniel Rowe for $831, described as 202 1/2 acres, Second District, Parcel 42, witnessed by S. Bryant and Redden Wilson, J.P.⁹

Land Sale*

On 16 December 1833 Robert Curtis sold land at Crawford, Georgia, to David Olston for $1,200, described 202 1/2 acres as lying in the Second District, Parcel 42.¹⁰

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth (Eliza) Sarah McBride circa 1839 at Georgia; no marriage record found.¹¹

Census*

Robert Curtis and Elizabeth (Eliza) Sarah McBride appeared on the census of 1840 at District 804, Troup, Georgia, page 336, 1 male and 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 40-49 and 1 female 30-39, 7 slaves. The identities of the 2nd. female under 5 and the female 5-9 are unclear or unknown, as is the identify of the male 20-29.¹²

Death*

Robert Curtis died before 2 September 1842 at Troup, Georgia.¹³

Will*

He left a will on 2 September 1842 at Troup, Georgia; (date proven in court) by executors wife Eliza S. Curtis and John Hill, witnessed by Thomas C. Garlington, John G. McKemie, Jesse Johnson.¹³

Family 1

Margaret Taylor b. c 1790, d. b 1820

Children

Thomas Johhson Curtis+¹⁴ b. 26 Dec 1811, d. 19 Sep 1855
James Taylor Curtis+¹⁵ b. 17 Jan 1814, d. 9 Jul 1877
Nancy Margaret Curtis+¹ b. 10 Mar 1816, d. 1881
Elizabeth Ann Curtis+¹⁶ b. 6 Feb 1818, d. 18 Feb 1863

Family 2

Sarah Johnson b. c 1801, d. b 1839

Children

Malvina Curtis¹⁷ b. 1822
Samantha D. Curtis¹⁸ b. 1827
Robert Cummins Curtis+¹⁹ b. 6 May 1833, d. 3 Mar 1897
Franklin Augusta Curtis+²⁰ b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 28 Oct 1891
Frances Curtis²¹ b. c 1837

Family 3

Elizabeth (Eliza) Sarah McBride b. 28 Aug 1807, d. 2 Jan 1885

Citations

[S2088] Unknown, Johnson of Greene County, Georgia.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S2137] Greene County Recorder, Greene County, Georgia Tax LIsts.
[S2090] State of Georgia, Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records, Book A, page 508.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records, Book A, page 243.
[S2114] Clerk of Crawford County, Crawford County, Georgia Deed Records, Book A, page 428.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hillview, Troup, Georgia.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S2131] Randall A. Allen and Danny Knight, Estate Records of Troup County, Georgia 1827-1850, page 67.
[S2124] Dtf791, "FarrAdams Families of Warren County, Georgia", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2096] Georgia Troup County, Troup County GA Probate Records.
[S2131] Randall A. Allen and Danny Knight, Estate Records of Troup County, Georgia 1827-1850, page 68.
[S2131] Randall A. Allen and Danny Knight, Estate Records of Troup County, Georgia 1827-1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hills Chapel, Montgomery, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1830-1840.

Minnie Bell Summers¹

F, b. 7 March 1870, d. 18 April 1958

Last Edited

14 Oct 2014

Birth*

Minnie Bell Summers was born on 7 March 1870 at Tennessee; daughter of George Summers and Amanda Pamplin.²

Married Name

As of 5 January 1898,her married name was Curtis.¹

Name Variation

As of 5 January 1898, Minnie Bell Summers was also known as Sumners.¹

Marriage*

She married Walter Mays Curtis, son of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin, on 7 January 1898 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W. Bouldin, J.P.¹

Census*

Minnie Bell Summers and Walter Mays Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, Minnie reported 2 children, 2 living, 4 children in total; mother-in law lived with them.³

Census

Minnie Bell Summers and Walter Mays Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 21, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 7 living; 6 at home plus brother William and Minnie's mother.⁴

Census

Minnie Bell Summers and Walter Mays Curtis appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 23, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting,4 son at home.⁵

Census

Minnie Bell Summers and Walter Mays Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at McKinney, Collin, Texas, ED 3, sheet 52A, occupation cotton mill, renting, 2 sons at home.⁶

Death*

Minnie Bell Summers died on 18 April 1958 at White Settlement, Tarrant, Texas, at age 88; buried at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Texas, but not found in FindaGrave index.²

Family

Walter Mays Curtis b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Children

Mary Rosella Curtis+⁴ b. 9 Jun 1893, d. 2 Aug 1967
George Thomas Curtis+³ b. 22 Jul 1895, d. 30 Nov 1937
William Smith (Jack) Curtis+³ b. 14 Oct 1897, d. 3 Mar 1981
Viola Catherine Curtis+³ b. 26 Jan 1899, d. 15 Jul 1990
Harry Tracy Curtis+⁴ b. 14 Jun 1900, d. 16 Aug 1986
John Oscar Curtis+⁴ b. 1903, d. 29 Feb 1976
Herbert Alvin Curtis⁵ b. 26 Apr 1910, d. 7 Jul 1970
Raymond Curtis⁵ b. 1914

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary Rosella Curtis¹

F, b. 9 June 1893, d. 2 August 1967

Father

Walter Mays Curtis² b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers² b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

Mary Rosella Curtis was born on 9 June 1893 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, Minnie reported 2 children, 2 living, 4 children in total; mother-in law lived with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Rosella Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 21, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 7 living; 6 at home plus brother William and Minnie's mother.²

Married Name

As of circa 1913,her married name was Malone.⁵

Marriage*

Mary Rosella Curtis married Troy Malone circa 1913; no marriage record.⁵

Census*

Mary Rosella Curtis and Troy Malone appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 43, sheet 12A, occupation railroad fireman, renting, 3 children.⁶

Census

Mary Rosella Curtis and Troy Malone appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at District 6, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 216, sheet 28A, occupation fireman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $1,800, 4 cjo;drem.⁵

Death*

Mary Rosella Curtis died on 2 August 1967 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 74.^2,3

Family

Troy Malone b. 24 Jun 1893, d. 12 Apr 1936

Children

Vera Malone⁶ b. 1913
Eva Malone⁶ b. 1917
Walter Malone⁶ b. 1919
Infant Malone⁷ b. 3 May 1920, d. 3 May 1920
William T. Malone⁵ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.

George Thomas Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 July 1895, d. 30 November 1937

Father

Walter Mays Curtis³ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers³ b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

George Thomas Curtis was born on 22 July 1895 at Pulaski, Lincoln, Tennessee.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Dellrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 70, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, Minnie reported 2 children, 2 living, 4 children in total; mother-in law lived with them.³

Marriage*

George Thomas Curtis married Vera Florence Angel on 10 December 1916 at Texas.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 George Thomas Curtis registered for the draft at McKinney, Collin, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, described as medium height, medium buld, brown eyes, light brown hair, claimed a physical disability, "eye".²

Census*

He and Vera Florence Angel appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at McKinney, Collin, Texas, ED 6, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children.⁵

Census*

George Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, ED 6, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.⁶

Name Variation

As of 9 April 1930, George Thomas Curtis was also known as Tom G. Curtis.⁶

Death*

He died on 30 November 1937 at Oklahoma at age 42; buried at Pecan Grove Cemetery in McKinney.^7,4

Family

Vera Florence Angel b. 18 Jun 1900, d. 3 Oct 1966

Children

Maudie Belle Curtis⁶ b. 11 Feb 1918, d. 28 May 2006
Hershell Curtis⁶ b. 3 Sep 1919
Emma Louise Curtis⁶ b. 4 Dec 1920
Tinnie M. Curtis⁶ b. 1923
Dorothy Viola Curtis⁶ b. 21 May 1923, d. 21 May 1923
James Daniel Curtis⁸ b. 25 Jun 1933

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1365] Journal Star, various, Pecan Grove, Collin, Texas.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.

William Smith (Jack) Curtis^1,2

M, b. 14 October 1897, d. 3 March 1981

Father

Walter Mays Curtis³ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers³ b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

William Smith (Jack) Curtis was born on 14 October 1897 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 William Smith (Jack) Curtis registered for the draft at Allen, Collin, Texas; at the time, he was employed by Walter Mays Curtis as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium weight, gray eyes, brown hair.⁵

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 23, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting,4 son at home.⁶

Marriage*

William Smith (Jack) Curtis married Geneva Pearl Ingram, daughter of Swanson N. Ingram, circa 1922 at Texas.⁷

Census*

William Smith (Jack) Curtis and Geneva Pearl Ingram appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, ED 9, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and 3 relatives.⁷

Death*

William Smith (Jack) Curtis died on 3 March 1981 at Allen, Collin, Texas, at age 83; buried at Allen Cemetery.^4,8

Family

Geneva Pearl Ingram b. 24 Nov 1900, d. 6 Nov 1977

Children

Walter Swanson Curtis⁷ b. 18 Dec 1924, d. 7 Sep 1992
Raymond Eugene Curtis⁷ b. 29 Jan 1927, d. 23 Jul 2010
Malcolm P. Curtis⁷ b. 1929
Melba Joyce Curtis⁹ b. 6 Nov 1936

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1385] M.D. John E. Stillwell, Early Settlers of New Jersey, Allen, Collin, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Allen, Collin, Texas.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.

Viola Catherine Curtis^1,2

F, b. 26 January 1899, d. 15 July 1990

Father

Walter Mays Curtis¹ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers¹ b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

Viola Catherine Curtis was born on 26 January 1899 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Viola Catherine Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 21, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 7 living; 6 at home plus brother William and Minnie's mother.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1919,her married name was Snowden.^5,2

Marriage*

Viola Catherine Curtis married Porter J. Snowden circa 1919 at Texas.^3,5,2

Census*

Viola Catherine Curtis and Porter J. Snowden appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, ED 5, sheet 8B, occupation farm laborer, just married, living with his parents.⁵

Census

Viola Catherine Curtis and Porter J. Snowden appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Houston, Harris, Texas, ED 28, sheet 17A, occupation clerk-U.S. Post Office, renting, 5 children at home.⁶

Death*

Viola Catherine Curtis died on 15 July 1990 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 91.³

Family

Porter J. Snowden b. 4 Nov 1897, d. 5 Mar 1987

Children

Walter Gideon Snowden⁶ b. 17 Jul 1920, d. 9 Jul 2010
Mildred Snowden⁶ b. 1922
Hazel L. Snowden⁶ b. 1923
Glen Curtis Snowden⁶ b. 22 Mar 1924, d. 25 May 2006
Helen M. Snowden⁶ b. 1925

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.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Harry Tracy Curtis^1,2

M, b. 14 June 1900, d. 16 August 1986

Father

Walter Mays Curtis¹ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers¹ b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

13 Dec 2011

Birth*

Harry Tracy Curtis was born on 14 June 1900 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 21, sheet 17B, occupation farmer, renting, married 20 years, 7 children, 7 living; 6 at home plus brother William and Minnie's mother.¹

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Harry Tracy Curtis registered for the draft at Allen, Collin, Texas; at the time, he was employed by Walter Mays Curtis as a farmer, nearest relative Edna Pearl Curtis, described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.²

Marriage*

He married Edna Pearl Sullivan circa 1919 at Texas.³

Census*

Harry Tracy Curtis and Edna Pearl Sullivan appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, ED 5, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁴

Census

Harry Tracy Curtis and Edna Pearl Sullivan appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 3, Collin, Texas, ED 20, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

Harry Tracy Curtis died on 16 August 1986 at Sherman, Grayson, Texas, at age 86; buried at West Hill Cemetery.⁶

Family

Edna Pearl Sullivan b. 11 Nov 1897, d. 18 Mar 1971

Children

Annabelle Curtis⁵ b. 1920
Mary G. Curtis⁵ b. 1923
Billie E. Curtis⁵ b. 1926
Harry Lee Curtis⁷ b. 28 Mar 1930, d. 10 May 2006

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1385] M.D. John E. Stillwell, Early Settlers of New Jersey, West Hill, Grayson, Texas.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.

John Oscar Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1903, d. 29 February 1976

Father

Walter Mays Curtis¹ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers¹ b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

14 Dec 2011

Birth*

John Oscar Curtis was born in 1903 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

John Oscar Curtis married Iva Myearl Ingram, daughter of Swanson N. Ingram and Sarah Jane (Sallie) Myers, circa 1923 at Texas.⁴

Census*

John Oscar Curtis and Iva Myearl Ingram appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, ED 9, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, 1 daughter, living with brother William.⁴

Death*

John Oscar Curtis died on 29 February 1976 at Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; buried at Allen Cemetery in Collin County.^5,2

Family

Iva Myearl Ingram b. 12 Aug 1904, d. 23 Oct 1990

Child

Margaret Curtis⁴ b. 1925

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Allen, Collin, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Herbert Alvin Curtis^1,2

M, b. 26 April 1910, d. 7 July 1970

Father

Walter Mays Curtis¹ b. 22 May 1870, d. 26 Nov 1942

Mother

Minnie Bell Summers¹ b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 18 Apr 1958

Last Edited

14 Oct 2014

Birth*

Herbert Alvin Curtis was born on 26 April 1910 at Collin, Texas.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Herbert Alvin Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 McKinney, Collin, Texas, in the household of Walter Mays Curtis and Minnie Bell Summers; ED 3, sheet 52A, occupation cotton mill, renting, 2 sons at home.⁴

Death*

Herbert Alvin Curtis died on 7 July 1970 at White Settlement, Tarrant, Texas, at age 60; occupation cabinet maker, wife Mary, buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery but not found in FindaGrave index.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.