George Eyer1

M, b. 1820
FatherSamuel Eyer1 b. 1794, d. 15 Mar 1865
MotherEsther O'Daffer1 b. 12 Dec 1800, d. 29 Jul 1866
Last Edited14 Dec 2011
Birth*George Eyer was born in 1820 at Pennsylvania; need confirmation he was a son.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

John Eyer1

M, b. 1826
FatherSamuel Eyer1 b. 1794, d. 15 Mar 1865
MotherEsther O'Daffer1 b. 12 Dec 1800, d. 29 Jul 1866
Last Edited14 Dec 2011
Birth*John Eyer was born in 1826 at Lost Creek Twp., Miami, Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

David Eyer1

M, b. 1828
FatherSamuel Eyer1 b. 1794, d. 15 Mar 1865
MotherEsther O'Daffer1 b. 12 Dec 1800, d. 29 Jul 1866
Last Edited14 Dec 2011
Birth*David Eyer was born in 1828 at Lost Creek Twp., Miami, Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sarah Eyer1

F, b. 1825
FatherSamuel Eyer1 b. 1794, d. 15 Mar 1865
MotherEsther O'Daffer1 b. 12 Dec 1800, d. 29 Jul 1866
Last Edited14 Dec 2011
Birth*Sarah Eyer was born in 1825 at Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sharon S. Curtis1

F, b. 20 January 1944, d. 22 June 2004
FatherRalph E. Curtis Sr.1 b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 17 Jul 1990
MotherEdna Mae Paxton1 b. 6 Mar 1917, d. 1 Sep 2004
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
Birth*Sharon S. Curtis was born on 20 January 1944 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*She died on 22 June 2004 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 60; married Bill Knauff, buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel.

Robert G. Curtis1

M, b. 23 February 1939, d. 6 May 2005
FatherRalph E. Curtis Sr.1 b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 17 Jul 1990
MotherEdna Mae Paxton1 b. 6 Mar 1917, d. 1 Sep 2004
Last Edited16 Dec 2011
ObitRobert G.'s obituary was published in the an unknown place on an unknown date :
Robert G. Curtis Feb. 23, 1939–May 6, 2005
Robert G. CURTIS, 66, 1154 E. 450 North, Rochester, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Friday in the Woodlawn Hospital emergency room. Mr. Curtis was born Feb. 23, 1939, in Rochester to Ralph and Edna Paxton Curtis Sr. On March 9, 1963, in Rochester, he married Rebecca A. Newell. She survives. Mr. Curtis was a retired regional sales manager for Hahn Systems of Indianapolis, amember of the Rochester American Legion, Manitou Moose Lodge, Ohio Gun Collectors, Colt Collectors Association, a life member of the National Rifle Association and served with the U.S. Marines from 1958 to 1961. He was a 1957 graduate of Rochester High School and an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Surviving with his wife is one daughter, Lori and husband Sergei Filatyev, Lafayette; one son, Ryan and wife Cindy Curtis, Syracuse; one grandson, Specialist H. B. Adams and wife Meghan serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Northern Iraq; one brother, Ralph and wife Peggy Curtis Jr., Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sharon Knauff. His memorial service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Military rites will be conducted by the Rochester American Legion and VFW posts at the funeral home following the memorial service. Memorials may be made to the United States Overseas organization.1
 
Birth*He was born on 23 February 1939 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1 
Death*He died on 6 May 2005 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 66; buried.1 

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel.

George William Claycomb1

M, b. 20 April 1903, d. 21 April 1975
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*George William Claycomb was born on 20 April 1903 at Staunton Twp., Miami, Ohio; son of George Syler and Carry Claycomb.1 
Marriage*He married Eva (Evva) Leona Curtis, daughter of Leslie Lafayette Curtis and Grace Shoemaker, on 14 August 1928 at Miami, Ohio; by Rev. Lester Schleckty; George worked at Hobart Brothers.1 
Census*George William Claycomb and Eva (Evva) Leona Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Tippecanoe City, Miami, Ohio, ED 13, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-electric mfg. co., renting, no children.2 
Death*George William Claycomb died on 21 April 1975 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 72.3 

Family

Eva (Evva) Leona Curtis b. 6 Feb 1910

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Martha Ruth Byram1

F, b. 2 June 1911, d. 14 April 2000
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*Martha Ruth Byram was born on 2 June 1911 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; daughter of Henry J. Byram and Anna Elizabeth Gillis.1,2 
Married Name As of 26 April 1930,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Ralph Edgar Curtis, son of John Irwin Curtis and Gussie Mabel Robbins, on 26 April 1930 at Miami, Ohio; by George B. Parkins, minister.1 
Death*Martha Ruth Byram died on 14 April 2000 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 88; buried at Riverside Cemetery.2 

Family

Ralph Edgar Curtis b. 31 Aug 1904, d. 21 Jan 1995

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Miami, Ohio.

William Raymond Trucksis1,2

M, b. 31 May 1899, d. 3 September 1965
Last Edited22 Dec 2011
Birth*William Raymond Trucksis was born on 31 May 1899 at Miami, Ohio; son of C.C. Trucksis and Bertha McCandliss.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Curtis, daughter of John Irwin Curtis and Gussie Mabel Robbins, on 29 January 1920 at Miami, Ohio; by George E. Carey, M.G.1 
Death*William Raymond Trucksis died on 3 September 1965 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 66; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.2 

Family

Mary Ellen Curtis b. 18 Feb 1900, d. 28 Apr 1990

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Laura B. Dye1

F, b. 7 February 1884
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Laura B. Dye was born on 7 February 1884 at Ohio; daughter of Isaac Dye and Minnie Palmer?1 
Married Name As of 12 June 1901,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Wilbur Eugene Curtis, son of Martin Abbot Curtis and Malinda E. Boone, on 12 June 1901 at Miami, Ohio; by Warren H. Dennison, pastor, Troy Christian Church.1 

Family

Wilbur Eugene Curtis b. 12 Feb 1881, d. 1957

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

William Roswell (W.R.) Elliott1,2

M, b. 31 August 1861, d. 8 March 1914
Last Edited23 Dec 2011
Birth*William Roswell (W.R.) Elliott was born on 31 August 1861 at Miami, Ohio; son of William Elliott of VA and Magdaline Jesten of Miami County.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ada (Addie) May Curtis, daughter of Samuel J. Curtis and Rebecca Jane McHaffey, on 23 September 1886 at Miami, Ohio; by O.P. Furnas.1 
Death*William Roswell (W.R.) Elliott died on 8 March 1914 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 52; occupation thresher, buried at Curtis Cemetery.2 

Family

Ada (Addie) May Curtis b. 10 Nov 1865, d. 4 Nov 1949

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Malcolm Curtis1

M, b. 1 September 1932, d. 10 December 1932
FatherGuy Curtis1 b. 22 Apr 1897, d. 17 Feb 1969
MotherDocia Mae Burnam1 b. 9 May 1904, d. 7 Nov 1986
Last Edited17 Dec 2011
Birth*Malcolm Curtis was born on 1 September 1932 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Death*He died on 10 December 1932 at Trigg, Kentucky; buried at Blue Spring Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.

Clifton Young Curtis1

M, b. 2 September 1889, d. 8 June 1958
FatherSimeon Curtis1 b. 1867, d. 15 Mar 1893
MotherArtie Walker1 b. Jun 1873
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Clifton Young Curtis was born on 2 September 1889 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee, in the household of Artie Walker and M. A. St. John; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, Artie reported 6 children, all living.2 
Marriage*Clifton Young Curtis married Minnie M. Ledford circa 1908 at Kentucky.3 
Census*Clifton Young Curtis and Minnie M. Ledford appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at District 5, Trigg, Kentucky, ED 153, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 son, living with in-laws.4 
Marriage*Clifton Young Curtis married Emma B. Jackson circa 1912 at Trigg, Kentucky; second marriage for both.5 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Clifton Young Curtis registered for the draft at RFD, Lafayette, Trigg, Kentucky; at the time, he was employed by Sam Summer as a farmer, wiffe & 4 children, described as short, slender, black eyes, black hair.6 
Census*He and Emma B. Jackson appeared on the census of 13 February 1920 at Roaring Springs Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, ED 179, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and 4 step-children.7 
CensusClifton Young Curtis and Emma B. Jackson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Nortonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 2, sheet 6A, occupation coal miner, renting, 4 children; lived next to his brother.8 
Death*Clifton Young Curtis died on 8 June 1958 at Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, at age 68; buried at Stewart Cemetery.1 
ObitClifton Young's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 9 June 1958:
Clifton Young Curtis, age, 68, retired Trigg County farmer died Sunday, June 8, at Trigg County Hospital. He had been in decling health for the past four years, his condition became critical the latter part of last week and he was admitted to the hospital early Saturday morning. A liflong resident of this county, Mr. Curtis was born September 2, 1889, the son of Simon *(unable to read last letter) (listed as "Sinsun?" in 1870 Trigg County Census), and Artie Mae Welker Curtis. He was a member of the Rocky Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. at the Goodwin Funeral with his pastor, the Rev. L.L. Spurlin officiating. The New Hope Quartet was in charge of the music service.
Burial was in the Stewart Cemetery in Trigg County.
The survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Jackson Curtis, mother, Mrs. Artie King, Hopkinsville: three sons, Henry Curtis, Trigg County, Frank and Dell Curtis, Hammond, Ind; two step-sons, Byron Choate, Trigg (County) and Lacy Choate, Christian County, two daughters, Mrs. Earleen Berry, Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Charles (Marie) Woods, Hammond, Ind., two stepdaughters, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn, Trigg County, and Mrs. Othell (Lola) Hancock, Christian County; one brother, Dillard Curtis, Providence, and a half brother. One sister, Mrs. Verna Yager, Moorhouse, Miss; five half sisters ;and forty grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Lacy Choate, Byron Choate, Jr., Clarence Choate, James Hancock, Thomas Hancock, and Gene Hancock. Paternal grandparents,Mickens & Maranda Curtis. Uncle; Alford. Aunts; Nellie, Cyntha, Polly, Alpha, & Frances. Mrs. Morris Blane Leneave, Jr. was in charge of the flowers.5
 

Family 1

Minnie M. Ledford b. Feb 1890
Child

Family 2

Emma B. Jackson b. 8 Aug 1881, d. 6 Apr 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Steward, Trigg, Kentucky.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Stewart, Trigg, Kentucky.
  6. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Minnie M. Ledford1

F, b. February 1890
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Minnie M. Ledford was born in February 1890 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Married Name As of circa 1908,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Clifton Young Curtis, son of Simeon Curtis and Artie Walker, circa 1908 at Kentucky.1 
Census*Minnie M. Ledford and Clifton Young Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at District 5, Trigg, Kentucky, ED 153, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 son, living with in-laws.2 

Family

Clifton Young Curtis b. 2 Sep 1889, d. 8 Jun 1958
Child

Citations

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

William Henry Curtis1

M, b. 5 January 1909, d. 29 November 1975
FatherClifton Young Curtis1 b. 2 Sep 1889, d. 8 Jun 1958
MotherMinnie M. Ledford1 b. Feb 1890
Last Edited9 Nov 2015
Birth*William Henry Curtis was born on 5 January 1909 at Trigg, Kentucky.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 District 5, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Clifton Young Curtis and Minnie M. Ledford; ED 153, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 son, living with in-laws.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 13 February 1920 Roaring Springs Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky, in the household of Clifton Young Curtis and Emma B. Jackson; ED 179, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and 4 step-children.3 
Marriage*William Henry Curtis married Grace Sowell circa 1928 at Kentucky.4 
Name Variation As of 16 April 1930, William Henry Curtis was also known as Henry Curtis.4 
Census*He and Grace Sowell appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Nortonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 54-2, sheet 8B, occupation none, living with the Fox family, no children.4 
CensusWilliam Henry Curtis and Grace Sowell appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at District 5, Christian, Kentucky, ED 24-22, sheet 18B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 daughters.5 
Death*William Henry Curtis died on 29 November 1975 at Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, at age 66; buried at East End Cemetery in Cadiz.2 

Family

Grace Sowell b. 17 May 1913, d. 25 Oct 2002

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, East End, Trigg, Kentucky.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Verna Roberta Curtis1

F, b. November 1888
FatherSimeon Curtis1 b. 1867, d. 15 Mar 1893
MotherArtie Walker1 b. Jun 1873
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Verna Roberta Curtis was born in November 1888 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee, in the household of Artie Walker and M. A. St. John; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, Artie reported 6 children, all living.1 
Married Name As of 22 January 1903,her married name was St. John.2 
Marriage*Verna Roberta Curtis married George St. John on 22 January 1903 at Stewart, Tennessee; also see 1907 Trigg counry record for Verna Curtis and George Marlow.2 

Family

George St. John b. c 1885

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

John Dillard Curtis1,2

M, b. 12 September 1891, d. 23 February 1967
FatherSimeon Curtis1 b. 1867, d. 15 Mar 1893
MotherArtie Walker1 b. Jun 1873
Last Edited23 Aug 2014
Birth*John Dillard Curtis was born on 12 September 1891 at Canton, Trigg, Kentucky.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee, in the household of Artie Walker and M. A. St. John; ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, Artie reported 6 children, all living.1 
Marriage*John Dillard Curtis married Mattie Pearl Ezell circa 1911; probably in Tennessee.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 John Dillard Curtis registered for the draft at Big Rock, Stewart, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife & 2 children; described as tall, stout, brown eyes, black hair, listed as "Dillard John.".2 
CensusHe and Mattie Pearl Ezell appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 105, sheet 25B, occupation coal miner, renting, 2 children.5 
Census*John Dillard Curtis and Mattie Pearl Ezell appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Nortonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 2, sheet 6A, occupation coal miner, renting, 6 children; Ruby was widowed, married a Blades.4 
Death*John Dillard Curtis died on 23 February 1967 at Providence, Webster, Kentucky, at age 75; buried at Big Hill Cemetery in Webster County.6,3,7 

Family

Mattie Pearl Ezell b. 6 Mar 1892, d. Nov 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Big Hill, Webster, Kentucky.
  7. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Blades Family Tree by loblawil65.

M. A. St. John1

M, b. August 1854
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*M. A. St. John was born in August 1854 at Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Artie Walker circa 1894; probably in Trigg County.1 
Census*M. A. St. John and Artie Walker appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at District 4, Montgomery, Tennessee, ED 27, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, Artie reported 6 children, all living.1 

Family

Artie Walker b. Jun 1873

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

George St. John1

M, b. circa 1885
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*George St. John was born circa 1885.1 
Marriage*He married Verna Roberta Curtis, daughter of Simeon Curtis and Artie Walker, on 22 January 1903 at Stewart, Tennessee; also see 1907 Trigg counry record for Verna Curtis and George Marlow.1 

Family

Verna Roberta Curtis b. Nov 1888

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Mattie Pearl Ezell1,2

F, b. 6 March 1892, d. November 1970
Last Edited23 Aug 2014
Birth*Mattie Pearl Ezell was born on 6 March 1892 at Tennessee.1,3 
Married Name As of circa 1911,her married name was Curtis.4 
Marriage*She married John Dillard Curtis, son of Simeon Curtis and Artie Walker, circa 1911; probably in Tennessee.4 
CensusMattie Pearl Ezell and John Dillard Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 105, sheet 25B, occupation coal miner, renting, 2 children.1 
Census*Mattie Pearl Ezell and John Dillard Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Nortonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 2, sheet 6A, occupation coal miner, renting, 6 children; Ruby was widowed, married a Blades.4 
Death*Mattie Pearl Ezell died in November 1970 at Providence, Webster, Kentucky, at age 78; buried at Big Hill Cemetery in Webster County.1,3,5 

Family

John Dillard Curtis b. 12 Sep 1891, d. 23 Feb 1967
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1778] Kentucky Dept. for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Records, last name from son's birth record.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Big Hill, Webster, Kentucky.

Edith Hatley1

F, b. 21 July 1904, d. 3 May 1991
Last Edited19 Dec 2011
Birth*Edith Hatley was born on 21 July 1904 at Missouri; daughter of Thomas Hatley and Vida Woodside.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1924,her married name was Curtis.1,2 
Marriage*She married Austin Curtis, son of Alfred Lynn Curtis and Allie Bell Skinner, circa 1924.1,2 
Census*Edith Hatley and Austin Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at District 1, Pemiscot, Missouri, ED 1, sheet 1B, no occupation given, renting, no children.2 
Death*Edith Hatley died on 3 May 1991 at Bragg City, Pemiscot, Missouri, at age 86; buried at Maple Cemetery.1 

Family

Austin Curtis b. 17 Jan 1900, d. 14 Feb 1986
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  4. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.

Alvin Ried Curtis1

M, b. 24 February 1935, d. 3 May 1991
FatherAustin Curtis1 b. 17 Jan 1900, d. 14 Feb 1986
MotherEdith Hatley1 b. 21 Jul 1904, d. 3 May 1991
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Alvin Ried Curtis was born on 24 February 1935 at Missouri.1 
Death*He died on 3 May 1991 at Bragg City, Pemiscot, Missouri, at age 56; buried at Maple Cemetery.1 
ObitAlvin Ried's obituary was published in the Daily Dunklin Democrat on circa 4 May 1991:
Funeral services for Alvin Ried Curtis, 56, 1991 at 2 p.m. at the Bragg City Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Meadows officiating. Burial was in the Maple Cemetery in Caruthersville.
Mr. Curtis died May 3, 1991 at his residence in Bragg City. He was born Feb. 24, 1935 to Austin and Edith Hatley Curtis. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army and helped his mother operate the Curtis Grocery in Bragg City until 1978. Survivors include one brother, Gene Curtis of Lincoln, Neb.2

 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Gene A. Curtis1

M, b. 30 July 1932, d. 10 May 2004
FatherAustin Curtis1 b. 17 Jan 1900, d. 14 Feb 1986
MotherEdith Hatley1 b. 21 Jul 1904, d. 3 May 1991
Last Edited21 Dec 2011
Birth*Gene A. Curtis was born on 30 July 1932 at Pemiscot, Missouri.1,2 
Death*He died on 10 May 2004 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, at age 71; buried at Maple Cemeter in Caruthersville, Missouri.2,1,3 
ObitGene A.'s obituary was published in the Journal Star on 11 May 2004:
Gene Curtis, 71, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/10/04). Born, Braggadocio, Mo., (7/30/32) to Austin and Edith (Hatley) Curtis. Graduate, University of Missouri - Columbia. U.S. Marine Corps veteran, 1953-1956. Lincoln realtor since 1964, employed with Home Real Estate. Active in associational and state Baptist work. Great passion in life to do the Lord's work. Member, Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Marge; sons, daughters-in-law, David J. and Jeanine Curtis, Englewood, Colo., Stephen A. and Linda Curtis, Indian Trail, N.C; grandsons, Matthew Gene Curtis, Englewood, Benjamin Austin, Wilson Taylor Curtis, both Indian Trail. Preceded in death by: parents, Austin and Edith Curtis; brothers, Alvin Ried and Thomas Lynn Curtis.1 

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.

Thomas Lynn Curtis1

M, b. 28 March 1943, d. 15 September 1943
FatherAustin Curtis1 b. 17 Jan 1900, d. 14 Feb 1986
MotherEdith Hatley1 b. 21 Jul 1904, d. 3 May 1991
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Thomas Lynn Curtis was born on 28 March 1943 at Bragg City, Pemiscot, Missouri.1 
Death*He died on 15 September 1943 at Bragg City, Pemiscot, Missouri; from "malarial toxemia," buried at Maple Cemetery.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.

Bert Skinner1

M, b. 16 May 1895, d. 26 February 1966
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Bert Skinner was born on 16 May 1895 at Braggadocio, Pemiscot, Missouri.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Curtis, daughter of Alfred Lynn Curtis and Allie Bell Skinner, on 3 April 1916 at Blytheville, Arkansas, Arkansas.1 
Death*Bert Skinner died on 26 February 1966 at Braggadocio, Pemiscot, Missouri, at age 70; buried at Maple Cemetery.1 
ObitBert's obituary was published in the Democrat Argus on 3 March 1966:
Bert Skinner, 70, retired Braggadocio merchant, died at his home there Saturday, February 26. He was born at Braggadocio on May 16, 1895, the son of Sam and Lizzie Skinner and spent his entire life in that area.He owned and operated a general merchandise store for 35 years until retiring and was a member of the Baptist Church and Hayti Lodge 571, A.F.& A.M. On April 3, 1916, at Blytheville, he was married to Miss Anna Curtis, who survives. His only other survivor is a niece, Mrs. Mary Ann Warth, of Flint, Mich, who was reared in their home.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Braggadocio Baptist Church with the Rev. D.K. Foster of this city and Rev. Glen Johnson of Blytheville officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery with H.S. Smith Funeral Home service.1
 

Family

Annie Curtis b. 29 Oct 1897, d. 6 May 1972

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.

Alexander Mark DeBakey1

M, b. 27 March 1899, d. 29 September 1956
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Alexander Mark DeBakey was born on 27 March 1899 at Syria.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Lee Curtis, daughter of Alfred Lynn Curtis and Allie Bell Skinner, circa 1935; no marriage record.1 
Death*Alexander Mark DeBakey died on 29 September 1956 at Braggadocio, Pemiscot, Missouri, at age 57; buried at Maple Cemetery.1 
ObitAlexander Mark's obituary was published in the Democrat Argus on 5 October 1956:
The body of a prominent Braggadocio merchant, A.M. DeBakey, was found early Wednesday morning in the bathroom of his home by neighbors, he having presumably died several days ago, possibly Saturday, of a heart attack. Mr. DeBakey's wife and daughter were away from the home at the time. No inquest was held. Coroner John German stating that death was obviously due to natural causes. Alexander Mark DeBakey was born in Syria March 27, 1899, and came to this country when a young man. He lived for a few years in Caruthersville but had been in Braggadocio for the past 24 years and was 57 years old.Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H.C. Adkins in the Braggadocio Baptist church yesterday (Thursday) afternoon with burial in Maple Cemetery, this city, German Funeral Home of Steele was in charge.He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lee DeBakey, a son, A.M. DeBakey Jr., a daughter, Annie Belle DeBakery, and two grandchildren, all of Braggadocio; and two brothers Ellis DeBakey of Fort Worth, Texas and S.M. DeBakey of Lake Chrles, La.1
 

Family

Mary Lee Curtis b. 12 Jul 1910, d. 2 Feb 2003

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple, Pemiscot, Missouri.

Teddy Joe Curtis1

M, b. 14 November 1943, d. 22 March 1952
FatherBeecham C. Curtis1 b. 13 Apr 1904, d. 13 Oct 1960
MotherVirgie White1 b. 8 Mar 1908, d. 14 Mar 2004
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Teddy Joe Curtis was born on 14 November 1943 at Indiana.1 
Death*He died on 22 March 1952 at RR #2, Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, at age 8; from drowning, buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.

Hubert Victry Radford1

M, b. 26 April 1889, d. February 1968
Last Edited26 Jul 2018
Birth*Hubert Victry Radford was born on 26 April 1889 at Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*He married Essie L. Curtis, daughter of Alfred Lynn Curtis and Allie Bell Skinner, circa 1914 at Kentucky.1 
Census*Hubert Victry Radford and Essie L. Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Canton, Trigg, Kentucky, ED 173, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, no childre.2 
CensusHubert Victry Radford and Essie L. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation laborer, renting, 1 son.3 
CensusHubert Victry Radford and Essie L. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, ED 17-2, sheet 10B, occupation night watchman-courthouse, renting, 2 children. 
Death*Hubert Victry Radford died in February 1968 at Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, at age 78.4 

Family

Essie L. Curtis b. Dec 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate of Mildred Radford.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.

Mildred Grace Radford1

F, b. 1 June 1918, d. 12 April 1919
FatherHubert Victry Radford1 b. 26 Apr 1889, d. Feb 1968
MotherEssie L. Curtis1 b. Dec 1894
Last Edited18 Dec 2011
Birth*Mildred Grace Radford was born on 1 June 1918 at Trigg, Kentucky.1 
Death*She died on 12 April 1919 at Montgomery Precinct, Trigg, Kentucky; from bronchial pneumonia; informant Guy Hall; buried at Hall Cemetery.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 Princeton, Caldwell, Kentucky, in the household of Hubert Victry Radford and Essie L. Curtis; ED 17-2, sheet 10B, occupation night watchman-courthouse, renting, 2 children. 

Citations

  1. [S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.