Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Minnie Alma Curtis¹

F, b. May 1890

Father

William H. Curtis² b. 6 Feb 1858, d. 7 Jan 1919

Mother

Leola Corrine Bowen² b. Dec 1861, d. 5 Jul 1926

Last Edited

6 May 2012

Birth*

Minnie Alma Curtis was born in May 1890 at Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 Decatur Precinct, Morgan, Alabama, in the household of William H. Curtis and Leola Corrine Bowen; ED 123, sheet 13A, occupation carpenter, renting, married 21 years, 5 children, 3 living.³

Married Name

As of circa 1908,her married name was Stephenson.²

Marriage*

Minnie Alma Curtis married Luther Stephenson circa 1908 at Alabama.²

Census*

Minnie Alma Curtis and Luther Stephenson appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 91, sheet 20B, occupation machinist-steel mill, married 2 years, 1 son, living with her parents.²

Census*

Minnie Alma Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 187, sheet 4A, occupation book keeper-coal yard, living with her mother.⁴

Married Name

As of 2 September 1926,her married name was Lee.⁵

Marriage*

She married Thomas M. Lee on 2 September 1926 at Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.⁵

Census

Minnie Alma Curtis and Thomas M. Lee appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 10, sheet 42A, occupation route manager-daily paper, owned home, 3 of his children and 1 of hers.⁶

Family 1

Luther Stephenson b. 1882

Child

James C. Stephenson⁷ b. 1910

Family 2

Thomas M. Lee b. c 1887

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.

Luther Stephenson¹

M, b. 1882

Last Edited

16 Apr 2012

Birth*

Luther Stephenson was born in 1882 at Alabama.¹

Marriage*

He married Minnie Alma Curtis, daughter of William H. Curtis and Leola Corrine Bowen, circa 1908 at Alabama.¹

Census*

Luther Stephenson and Minnie Alma Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 91, sheet 20B, occupation machinist-steel mill, married 2 years, 1 son, living with her parents.¹

Family

Minnie Alma Curtis b. May 1890

Child

James C. Stephenson² b. 1910

Citations

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

Eva M. Curtis¹

F, b. June 1882, d. between 1911 and 1920

Father

William H. Curtis¹ b. 6 Feb 1858, d. 7 Jan 1919

Mother

Leola Corrine Bowen¹ b. Dec 1861, d. 5 Jul 1926

Last Edited

24 Apr 2012

Birth*

Eva M. Curtis was born in June 1882 at Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of circa 1901,her married name was Eva M. Hogan.²

Marriage*

Eva M. Curtis married Richard L. Hogan circa 1901 at Alabama.²

Census*

Eva M. Curtis and Richard L. Hogan appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Hartselle Precinct, Morgan, Alabama, ED 158, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 9 years, 3 sons.³

DeathAp*

Eva M. Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1911 and 1920 at Alabama Eva and Richard may have died before 1920, as two children were living with their Grandmother, Leola Curtis; no death records found.⁴

Family

Richard L. Hogan b. 1877

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

James C. Stephenson¹

M, b. 1910

Father

Luther Stephenson¹ b. 1882

Mother

Minnie Alma Curtis¹ b. May 1890

Last Edited

16 Apr 2012

Birth*

James C. Stephenson was born in 1910 at Jefferson, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Luther Stephenson and Minnie Alma Curtis; ED 91, sheet 20B, occupation machinist-steel mill, married 2 years, 1 son, living with her parents.²

(Witness) Census

James C. Stephenson appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Minnie Alma Curtis; ED 187, sheet 4A, occupation book keeper-coal yard, living with her mother.³

(Witness) Census

James C. Stephenson appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Minnie Alma Curtis and Thomas M. Lee; ED 10, sheet 42A, occupation route manager-daily paper, owned home, 3 of his children and 1 of hers.⁴

Citations

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

Richard L. Hogan¹

M, b. 1877

Last Edited

16 Apr 2012

Birth*

Richard L. Hogan was born in 1877 at Alabama.¹

Marriage*

He married Eva M. Curtis, daughter of William H. Curtis and Leola Corrine Bowen, circa 1901 at Alabama.¹

Census*

Richard L. Hogan and Eva M. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Hartselle Precinct, Morgan, Alabama, ED 158, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 9 years, 3 sons.²

(Witness) DeathAp

Richard L. Hogan witnessed the New Tag of Eva M. Curtis between 1911 and 1920 at Alabama; Eva and Richard may have died before 1920, as two children were living with their Grandmother, Leola Curtis; no death records found.³

Family

Eva M. Curtis b. Jun 1882, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Children

Citations

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

Robert Leonard Hogan¹

M, b. 1902

Father

Richard L. Hogan² b. 1877

Mother

Eva M. Curtis² b. Jun 1882, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

16 Apr 2012

Birth*

Robert Leonard Hogan was born in 1902 at Morgan, Alabama.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Hartselle Precinct, Morgan, Alabama, in the household of Richard L. Hogan and Eva M. Curtis; ED 158, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, married 9 years, 3 sons.²

(Witness) Census

Robert Leonard Hogan appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Leola Corrine Bowen; ED 187, sheet 4A, widowed, owned home, Alma and 3 grandsons lived with her.³

Citations

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

Hugh L. Hogan¹

M, b. 1903

Father

Richard L. Hogan¹ b. 1877

Mother

Eva M. Curtis¹ b. Jun 1882, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

16 Apr 2012

Birth*

Hugh L. Hogan was born in 1903 at Morgan, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

Hugh L. Hogan appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Leola Corrine Bowen; ED 187, sheet 4A, widowed, owned home, Alma and 3 grandsons lived with her.²

Citations

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

William C. Hogan¹

M, b. 1908

Father

Richard L. Hogan¹ b. 1877

Mother

Eva M. Curtis¹ b. Jun 1882, d. bt 1911 - 1920

Last Edited

16 Apr 2012

Birth*

William C. Hogan was born in 1908 at Morgan, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ernest Johnson King^1,2

M, b. 20 January 1870, d. 1943

Father

John Harmon King¹ b. 31 May 1847, d. 4 Jul 1913

Mother

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

Ernest Johnson King was born on 20 January 1870 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,3

Census*

He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 5, Collin, Texas, ED 18, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, no children.¹

Death*

He died in 1943; place unknown.³

Citations

[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.

William Wyatt King^1,2

M, b. 9 January 1875, d. 30 December 1934

Father

John Harmon King¹ b. 31 May 1847, d. 4 Jul 1913

Mother

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

William Wyatt King was born on 9 January 1875 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

Death*

He died on 30 December 1934 at Roff, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, at age 59.¹

Citations

[S2115] Sidney King, "Ancestral File-John Harmon King", Ancestral File.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.

J. Franklin King^1,2

M, b. 18 September 1877, d. 31 October 1882

Father

John Harmon King¹ b. 31 May 1847, d. 4 Jul 1913

Mother

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

J. Franklin King was born on 18 September 1877.¹

Death*

He died on 31 October 1882 at Collin, Texas, at age 5; buried at Murphy Cemetery alongside his mother.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Murphy, Collin, Texas.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.

Thomas King¹

M, b. circa 1873, d. circa 1885

Father

John Harmon King¹ b. 31 May 1847, d. 4 Jul 1913

Mother

Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1849, d. 23 Sep 1882

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

Thomas King was born circa 1873 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

Death*

He died circa 1885 at Texas; not verified; family not found in 1880 census; other liste a son John Herbert.¹

Citations

[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.

Louis Dubois (Bud) Ranney¹

M, b. 27 October 1919, d. 21 March 2001

Father

Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney¹ b. 2 Jul 1875, d. 12 Jan 1933

Mother

Florence Leora McAdams¹ b. 1878, d. 10 Dec 1960

Last Edited

18 Apr 2012

Birth*

Louis Dubois (Bud) Ranney was born on 27 October 1919.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 South Caldwell Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 44, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Louis Dubois (Bud) Ranney appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 West Caldwell Twp., Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 55, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.⁴

Death*

Louis Dubois (Bud) Ranney died on 21 March 2001 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, at age 81.^1,2

Citations

[S2116] Brian Hewitt, "Louis D. B. Ranney - Florence Leora McAdams," e-mail to Al Field, 18 April 2012.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Max Reuben Ranney^1,2

M, b. 26 December 1902, d. January 1965

Father

Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney¹ b. 2 Jul 1875, d. 12 Jan 1933

Mother

Florence Leora McAdams¹ b. 1878, d. 10 Dec 1960

Last Edited

27 Apr 2012

Birth*

Max Reuben Ranney was born on 26 December 1902 at Oklahoma.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Gate Twp., Beaver, Oklahoma, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 24, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Max Reuben Ranney appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 South Caldwell Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 44, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Max Reuben Ranney died in January 1965 at age 62; SSN issued in Colorado.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2128] Brian Hewitt, "Louis D.B. Ranney Family Bible," e-mail to Al Field, 27 April 2012.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Ivor John Ranney^1,2

M, b. 1 November 1903, d. 1 November 1953

Father

Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney¹ b. 2 Jul 1875, d. 12 Jan 1933

Mother

Florence Leora McAdams¹ b. 1878, d. 10 Dec 1960

Last Edited

27 Apr 2012

Birth*

Ivor John Ranney was born on 1 November 1903 at Oklahoma.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Ivor John Ranney appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 South Caldwell Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 44, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Ivor John Ranney died on 1 November 1953 at Los Angeles, California, at age 50; buried at Grand View Memorial Park in Glendale.^4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2128] Brian Hewitt, "Louis D.B. Ranney Family Bible," e-mail to Al Field, 27 April 2012.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Grand View, Los Angelese, California.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, death record index.

Mildred Ranney¹

F, b. 15 February 1906

Father

Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney¹ b. 2 Jul 1875, d. 12 Jan 1933

Mother

Florence Leora McAdams¹ b. 1878, d. 10 Dec 1960

Last Edited

27 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mildred Ranney was born on 15 February 1906 at Kansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Gate Twp., Beaver, Oklahoma, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 24, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mildred Ranney appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 South Caldwell Precinct, Canyon, Idaho, in the household of Louis Dubois (D.B.) Ranney and Florence Leora McAdams; ED 44, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2128] Brian Hewitt, "Louis D.B. Ranney Family Bible," e-mail to Al Field, 27 April 2012.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

John Sam Lewis^1,2,3,4

M, b. 6 October 1850, d. 12 March 1923

Last Edited

6 May 2013

Birth*

John Sam Lewis was born on 6 October 1850 at Alabama; son of John Lewis.^5,6,7

Marriage*

He married Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis, daughter of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin, on 25 February 1873 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

Census*

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

Census

John Sam Lewis and Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis 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

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

Death*

John Sam Lewis died on 12 March 1923 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, at age 72; from influenza, occupation broom maker, married, buried at Hereford Cemetery; grave is unmarked.^6,7

Family

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925

Children

George Curtis Lewis² b. Jan 1874
Robert Edward Lewis² 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

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

George Curtis Lewis¹

M, b. January 1874

Father

John Sam Lewis¹ b. 6 Oct 1850, d. 12 Mar 1923

Mother

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis¹ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

George Curtis Lewis was born in January 1874 at Lincoln, Tennessee.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 District 18, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Sam Lewis and Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis; page 230A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

George Curtis Lewis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of John Sam Lewis and Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis; ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 27 years, 12 children, 5 living.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Robert Edward Lewis^1,2

M, b. 11 April 1879, d. 6 June 1946

Father

John Sam Lewis¹ b. 6 Oct 1850, d. 12 Mar 1923

Mother

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis¹ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Robert Edward Lewis was born on 11 April 1879 at Lincoln, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 District 18, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of John Sam Lewis and Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis; page 230A, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Robert Edward Lewis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of John Sam Lewis and Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis; ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation blacksmith, renting, married 27 years, 12 children, 5 living.⁴

Death*

Robert Edward Lewis died on 6 June 1946 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, at age 67; wife Bessie Lewis, occupation painter and paper hanger; buried at Maplewood Cemetery.^3,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maplewood, Giles, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

John Bill Oscar Lewis^1,2

M, b. July 1882

Father

John Sam Lewis¹ b. 6 Oct 1850, d. 12 Mar 1923

Mother

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis¹ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

John Bill Oscar Lewis was born in July 1882 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.

Lizzie Lewis¹

F, b. September 1892

Father

John Sam Lewis¹ b. 6 Oct 1850, d. 12 Mar 1923

Mother

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis¹ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Lizzie Lewis was born in September 1892 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Erskine J. Lewis¹

M, b. March 1888, d. 1944

Father

John Sam Lewis¹ b. 6 Oct 1850, d. 12 Mar 1923

Mother

Mary Ellen (Mollie) Curtis¹ b. 14 Apr 1854, d. 4 Feb 1925

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Erskine J. Lewis was born in March 1888 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Erskine J. Lewis died in 1944; married Mary Elizabeth Hargrove; buried at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maplewood, Giles, Tennessee.

Charles Murren¹

M, b. 1802

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Charles Murren was born in 1802 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary (?) circa 1830.¹

Census*

Charles Murren and Mary (?) appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Wrightstown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 46, occupation miller, renting, 3 w children.¹

Family

Mary (?) b. 1809

Children

Mary Ann Murren+¹ b. Feb 1837, d. 1 Aug 1907
Charles Murren+¹ b. Mar 1842, d. b Jan 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary (?)¹

F, b. 1809

Last Edited

19 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mary (?) was born in 1809 at Pennsylvania.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Murren circa 1830.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1830,her married name was Murren.¹

Census*

Mary (?) and Charles Murren appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Wrightstown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, page 46, occupation miller, renting, 3 w children.¹

Family

Charles Murren b. 1802

Children

Mary Ann Murren+¹ b. Feb 1837, d. 1 Aug 1907
Charles Murren+¹ b. Mar 1842, d. b Jan 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

David Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1785, d. circa 1829

Father

Joseph Curtis² b. c 1749, d. bt 1795 - 1797

Mother

Lovey (Love) (?)² b. c 1749, d. bt 1831 - 1839

Last Edited

18 Apr 2018

Birth*

David Curtis was born circa 1785 at North Carolina.¹

NoteB*

The 11 Jan 1808 court document links a David Curtis to persons who would have been his mother, Lovey, and his older brother, John in Randolph County. The DNA test results of descendants of David and John prove they shared a common ancestor, presumably Joseph.²

Marriage*

He married Mrs. David Curtis circa 1805 at North Carolina.¹

(Witness) NoteB

On 12 January 1808, Love Curtis, John Curtis and Nathan Overman posted bond for David Curtis, accused along with Levy Leech, on suspicion of accessory to receiving and concealing money from a negro man, the property of James Low, named Prince, that was stolen from Shubel Gardner; unclear whether this is David Curtis, son of Thomas Sr., or a younger man, otherwise unknown.³

Land Entry*

David Curtis entered land in 1815 at Smith, Tennessee, 15 acres, G District Book L, page 676, Grant 8233. This property has not yet been located, but is presumed to lie in the portion of Smith County that became DeKalb County in 1838.⁴

Land Entry

He entered land on 5 February 1819 at Smith, Tennessee, David Curtis, assignee of J. Blacksaw, by virture of certificate no. 2899, issued by the Register of West Tennessee, Enter five acres of land in SMith County on the waters of Indian Creek - beginning at a beach running west and north for compliment, so as to include part of saidCurtis' improvement.⁵

Census*

He and Mrs. David Curtis appeared on the census of 1820 at Smith, Tennessee, page 413, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.¹

Land Entry

David Curtis entered land in 1827 at Smith, Tennessee, 100 acres, District M, Book 8, page 547, Grant 8848.⁴

DeathAp*

He appears to have died or disappeared circa 1829 at Smith, Tennessee, The presumption is that David died shortly prior to the 1830 census and his household was omitted therefrom.⁶

Family

Mrs. David Curtis b. c 1785

Children

First Daughter Curtis¹ b. c 1807
John H. Curtis+⁷ b. 11 Sep 1809, d. 8 Dec 1891
Second Daughter Curtis¹ b. c 1811
Third Daughter Curtis¹ b. c 1813
Benjamin Curtis+⁸ b. c 1815, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Third Son Curtis+¹ b. c 1818
Thomas Curtis+⁹ b. 1827, d. 1895
William C. Curtis+¹ b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S905] Randolph County Clerk, Randolph County Court of Common Pleas.
[S891] "Randolph County G. S. Journal", Summer 2001, page 40, Criminal Actions (C.R. 081.326.6 , NC Archives).
[S1079] Byron Sistler & Associates, Tennessee Land Grants.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Tennesse, Early Land Registers.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S2118] Larry Curtis, "Email - DeKalb County, TN Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Benjamin Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1815, d. between 1861 and 1870

Father

David Curtis¹ b. c 1785, d. c 1829

Mother

Mrs. David Curtis² b. c 1785

Last Edited

30 Apr 2012

Birth*

Benjamin Curtis was born circa 1815 at Smith, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 Smith, Tennessee, in the household of David Curtis and Mrs. David Curtis; page 413, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.²

Marriage*

Benjamin Curtis married Lila Parrish circa 1839 at DeKalb, Tennessee.³

Census*

Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at DeKalb, Tennessee, page 241, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 20-29.⁴

Census*

He and Lila Parrish appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 23, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 4 children plus Thomas and William.⁵

NoteB*

On 10 February 1855, Benjamin Curtis and Calvin Parish agree to make settlement with the heirs of the estate of Johnson Parish, dec'd, each being a 1/7th interest. Signed Benjamin Curtis, Calvin Parish, James H. Parish, Lovel Tippet, Crawford Rankhorn, George W. Parish and Joshual Taylor. [DeKalb County, Administrator's Settlement Boook, 1854-1865, pages 59-60.]

Census

Benjamin Curtis and Lila Parrish appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 at Alexandria P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 166, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 8 children.⁵

Death*

Benjamin Curtis died between 1861 and 1870 at DeKalb, Tennessee; not present in 1870 census.⁶

Family

Lila Parrish b. 1820

Children

Artelia Curtis⁵ b. 1840
Jesse Curtis⁷ b. 1841, d. Jul 1849
Hiram Curtis⁵ b. 1844
Cicero Curtis⁵ b. 1848
Cansatin Curtis⁵ b. 1849
John Curtis⁸ b. 1851
Alamarinda Curtis⁸ b. 1854
Edder Curtis⁸ b. 1856
Charlies Adair Curtis⁸ b. 1859

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1840-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S2118] Larry Curtis, "Email - DeKalb County, TN Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850 Mortality Schedule.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

John H. Curtis¹

M, b. 11 September 1809, d. 8 December 1891

Father

David Curtis¹ b. c 1785, d. c 1829

Mother

Mrs. David Curtis² b. c 1785

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

John H. Curtis was born on 11 September 1809 at North Carolina.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

John H. Curtis married Mary Belle McFarland circa 1835 at Smith, Tennessee.³

Census*

John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland appeared on the census of 1840 at Dekalb, Tennessee, page 240, 3 males under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 30-39, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 70-79.⁵

Census*

John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 at District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 28b, occupation tanner, real estate valued at $450, 5 children.⁶

Census

John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 104, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 6 children.⁷

Census

John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 at Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 149b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 1 son.⁸

Census

John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 155b, occupation farmer, granddaughter Hattie.⁹

Death*

John H. Curtis died on 8 December 1891 at Alexandria, DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 82; buried at the John Curtis Cemetery on Snow's Hill near Smithville.¹⁰

NoteB*

On 25 January 1894, M. Curtis, administrator of the estate of John Curtis, dec'd. The heirs of John Curtis [not named], all being of age, agreed that the two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Hendrix and Mary E. Davis, should have the remainder of said $257.51, the other children having heretofore received advancements in real estate. [DeKalb County, Administrator's Settlement Book, 1886-1907, page 179.]¹

Family

Mary Belle McFarland b. c 1809, d. 7 Aug 1883

Children

David Curtis⁶ b. 1838
Thomas Jefferson Curtis+⁶ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920
Lev (Levin, Lev) Curtis+⁶ b. 18 May 1842, d. 21 Jul 1896
Nancy Ann Curtis⁶ b. 27 Jul 1844, d. 2 Oct 1932
Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis+⁶ b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 22 Apr 1923
Mary Emaline Curtis⁷ b. 1852, d. 1 Mar 1919
William Curtis⁷ b. 15 Aug 1856, d. 13 Apr 1907

Citations

[S2118] Larry Curtis, "Email - DeKalb County, TN Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 398.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, buried at the John Curtis Cemetery.

Mrs. David Curtis¹

F, b. circa 1785

Last Edited

21 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mrs. David Curtis was born circa 1785 at North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

She married David Curtis, son of Joseph Curtis and Lovey (Love) (?), circa 1805 at North Carolina.¹

Census

Mrs. David Curtis and David Curtis appeared on the census of 1820 at Smith, Tennessee, page 413, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.¹

Family

David Curtis b. c 1785, d. c 1829

Children

First Daughter Curtis¹ b. c 1807
John H. Curtis+¹ b. 11 Sep 1809, d. 8 Dec 1891
Second Daughter Curtis¹ b. c 1811
Third Daughter Curtis¹ b. c 1813
Benjamin Curtis+¹ b. c 1815, d. bt 1861 - 1870
Third Son Curtis+¹ b. c 1818
Thomas Curtis+² b. 1827, d. 1895
William C. Curtis+¹ b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.