Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Easter Bates¹

F, b. 1802, d. after 1870

Last Edited

22 Apr 2012

Birth*

Easter Bates was born in 1802 at North Carolina.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Vanderpool, son of John Vanderpool, circa 1820 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1820,her married name was Vanderpool.¹

Death*

Easter Bates died after 1870 at Smith, Tennessee.¹

Family

Joseph Vanderpool b. 1794, d. a 1870

Child

William Johnnie Vanderpool+¹ b. 1 Feb 1829, d. 10 Nov 1894

Citations

[S2122] Billvanderpool, "Abraham Vanderpool 1708 Descendants", Ancestral File.

John Vanderpool¹

M, b. circa 1745, d. circa 1810

Father

Abraham Vanderpool¹ b. 13 Feb 1709, d. c 1778

Mother

Jannetje Wibling¹ b. 1715, d. 1744

Last Edited

22 Apr 2012

Birth*

John Vanderpool was born circa 1745 at Virginia.¹

Death*

He died circa 1810 at North Carolina.¹

Family

Child

Joseph Vanderpool+¹ b. 1794, d. a 1870

Citations

[S2122] Billvanderpool, "Abraham Vanderpool 1708 Descendants", Ancestral File.

William Rastus Self^1,2

M, b. 11 June 1862, d. 24 November 1923

Last Edited

22 Apr 2012

Birth*

William Rastus Self was born on 11 June 1862 at Tennessee; son of Elijah Self and Jane Close.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Julia Green Curtis, daughter of Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Johnson, on 22 September 1886 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

Census*

William Rastus Self and Julia Green Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas, ED 1, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 6 children, 5 living.³

Death*

William Rastus Self died on 24 November 1923 at McKenny, Collin, Texas, at age 61; buried at Wilson Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Julia Green Curtis b. 11 Sep 1870, d. 22 Apr 1937

Citations

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

Lillie F. Scurlock¹

F, b. November 1890, d. 19 October 1925

Last Edited

22 Apr 2012

Birth*

Lillie F. Scurlock was born in November 1890 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 10 July 1913,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis, son of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, on 10 July 1913 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

Death*

Lillie F. Scurlock died on 19 October 1925 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 34.¹

Family

Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 22 Apr 1923

Citations

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

Andrew W. Spry^1,2

M, b. 28 February 1866, d. 5 April 1936

Last Edited

22 Apr 2012

Birth*

Andrew W. Spry was born on 28 February 1866 at Cannon, Tennessee; son of George Spry and Beckie Parker.²

Marriage*

He married Eva Belle Curtis, daughter of Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Johnson, on 18 November 1900 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

Death*

Andrew W. Spry died on 5 April 1936 at Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, at age 70; occupation farmer, buried in Cannon County.²

Family

Eva Belle Curtis b. 17 Jul 1875, d. 25 Sep 1950

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Callie L. King^1,2

F, b. 30 January 1882, d. 15 November 1953

Last Edited

1 May 2012

Birth*

Callie L. King was born on 30 January 1882 at Tennessee.^3,4

Married Name

As of 30 July 1901,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Jefferson Curtis, son of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, on 30 July 1901 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Callie L. King and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at District 20, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation famrer, owned farm, second marriaged 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

Census

Callie L. King and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 61, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁵

Death*

Callie L. King died on 15 November 1953 at Tennessee at age 71; buried at Snow Hill United Methodist Cemetery in DeKalb County.²

Family

Thomas Jefferson Curtis b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Children

Catherine E. Curtis³ b. 17 Jun 1902
John Robert Curtis³ b. 11 Aug 1903, d. 7 May 1919
Oda (Odie) Shelton Curtis³ b. 6 Jun 1906
Thomas Jefferson Curtis+³ b. 1910
Anna Billie Curtis⁵ b. 1913
Forrest Mildred Curtis⁵ b. 20 Dec 1917, d. 27 Dec 1927

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 310.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Catherine E. Curtis¹

F, b. 17 June 1902

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Mother

Callie L. King¹ b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 15 Nov 1953

Last Edited

1 Feb 2015

Birth*

Catherine E. Curtis was born on 17 June 1902 at DeKalb, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 District 20, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Callie L. King; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation famrer, owned farm, second marriaged 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Catherine E. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Callie L. King; ED 61, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 31 July 1921,her married name was Parker.⁴

Marriage*

Catherine E. Curtis married Alva L. Parker on 31 July 1921 at DeKalb, Tennessee.⁴

Residence*

Catherine E. Curtis lived on 26 November 1943 at Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee; last name Parker.²

Family

Alva L. Parker b. c 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

John Robert Curtis^1,2

M, b. 11 August 1903, d. 7 May 1919

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Mother

Callie L. King¹ b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 15 Nov 1953

Last Edited

1 May 2012

Birth*

John Robert Curtis was born on 11 August 1903 at DeKalb, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 District 20, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Callie L. King; ED 61, sheet 6A, occupation famrer, owned farm, second marriaged 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.¹

Death*

John Robert Curtis died on 7 May 1919 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 15; buried at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 318.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries.

Oda (Odie) Shelton Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 6 June 1906

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Mother

Callie L. King¹ b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 15 Nov 1953

Last Edited

1 Feb 2015

Birth*

Oda (Odie) Shelton Curtis was born on 6 June 1906 at DeKalb, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Oda (Odie) Shelton Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Callie L. King; ED 61, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2118] Larry Curtis, "Email - DeKalb County, TN Curtis Family," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹

M, b. 1910

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Mother

Callie L. King¹ b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 15 Nov 1953

Last Edited

13 May 2012

Birth*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis was born in 1910 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Callie L. King; ED 61, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.²

Marriage*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis married Mertie Cantrell on 14 January 1927 at DeKalb, Tennessee.³

Family

Mertie Cantrell b. 3 Jan 1909, d. 25 Dec 1938

Child

Baby J. Curtis⁴ b. 20 Apr 1937, d. 21 Apr 1937

Citations

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

Anna Billie Curtis¹

F, b. 1913

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Mother

Callie L. King¹ b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 15 Nov 1953

Last Edited

22 Apr 2012

Birth*

Anna Billie Curtis was born in 1913 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Callie L. King; ED 61, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Forrest Mildred Curtis^1,2

F, b. 20 December 1917, d. 27 December 1927

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920

Mother

Callie L. King¹ b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 15 Nov 1953

Last Edited

1 May 2012

Birth*

Forrest Mildred Curtis was born on 20 December 1917 at DeKalb, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Forrest Mildred Curtis died on 27 December 1927 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 10; buried at Snow Hill United Methodist Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 318.

Cynthia B. Curtis¹

F, b. 1901

Father

William Thomas (Billy) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1870, d. 1928

Mother

Mary Perzadie Williams¹ b. Oct 1876, d. 1944

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Cynthia B. Curtis was born in 1901 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams; ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 19 years, 7 children, 6 living; James David and Charley lived next door.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Silas Curtis¹

M, b. 1903

Father

William Thomas (Billy) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1870, d. 1928

Mother

Mary Perzadie Williams¹ b. Oct 1876, d. 1944

Last Edited

1 May 2012

Birth*

Silas Curtis was born in 1903 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams; ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 19 years, 7 children, 6 living; James David and Charley lived next door.¹

(Witness) Census

Silas Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Mary Perzadie Williams and William Thomas (Billy) Curtis; ED 55, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.²

Marriage*

Silas Curtis married Viola Pugh on 20 February 1920 at DeKalb, Tennessee.³

Census*

Silas Curtis and Viola Pugh appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.⁴

Family

Viola Pugh b. 1904

Children

Oma E. Curtis⁴ b. 1925
Clara B. Curtis⁴ b. 1926
William H. Curtis⁴ b. 1929

Citations

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

Rev. Landy Lee Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 17 October 1909, d. 21 March 1963

Father

William Thomas (Billy) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1870, d. 1928

Mother

Mary Perzadie Williams¹ b. Oct 1876, d. 1944

Last Edited

3 Feb 2015

Birth*

Rev. Landy Lee Curtis was born on 17 October 1909 at DeKalb, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Rev. Landy Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Mary Perzadie Williams and William Thomas (Billy) Curtis; ED 55, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Rev. Landy Lee Curtis married Lucille Evans on 19 December 1925 at DeKalb, Tennessee; by Tommy Cripps, minister.⁵

Census*

Rev. Landy Lee Curtis and Lucille Evans appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at District 23, Williamson, Tennessee, ED 29, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-dairy farm, renting, 1 son.⁶

Death*

Rev. Landy Lee Curtis died on 21 March 1963 at Tennessee at age 53.^2,7

Family

Lucille Evans b. 1 Jul 1909, d. 4 Sep 1985

Child

Arthur Curtis⁶ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 372.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Charles A. (Charley) Curtis¹

M, b. June 1896

Father

William Thomas (Billy) Curtis¹ b. Jan 1870, d. 1928

Mother

Mary Perzadie Williams¹ b. Oct 1876, d. 1944

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Charles A. (Charley) Curtis was born in June 1896 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams; ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Marriage*

Charles A. (Charley) Curtis married Lula George on 3 October 1909 at DeKalb, Tennessee; bond by Charley Curtis and J.D. Curtis; Lula's middle name may be Jones (marked out on marriage license.)²

Census*

Charles A. (Charley) Curtis and Lula George appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, just married.³

Family

Lula George b. 1894

Citations

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

Lula George¹

F, b. 1894

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Lula George was born in 1894 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 3 October 1909,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles A. (Charley) Curtis, son of William Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams, on 3 October 1909 at DeKalb, Tennessee; bond by Charley Curtis and J.D. Curtis; Lula's middle name may be Jones (marked out on marriage license.)¹

Census*

Lula George and Charles A. (Charley) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, renting, just married.²

Family

Charles A. (Charley) Curtis b. Jun 1896

Citations

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

Venty Zouellen (Zula) George^1,2

F, b. September 1883

Last Edited

1 May 2012

Birth*

Venty Zouellen (Zula) George was born in September 1883 at DeKalb, Tennessee.^1,3

Census*

She appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 13B, single, in the household of her parents Zachariah and Nancy A. George.³

Married Name

As of 25 December 1907,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James David Curtis, son of William Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams, on 25 December 1907 at DeKalb, Tennessee; James David Curtis and Charley Curtis, bondsmen.¹

Census*

Venty Zouellen (Zula) George and James David Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 daughter.⁴

Census

Venty Zouellen (Zula) George and James David Curtis appeared on the census of 19 February 1920 at District 7, Rutherford, Tennessee, ED 144, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, six children and David Curtis.⁵

Family

James David Curtis b. 9 Oct 1891, d. Mar 1970

Children

Alice Curtis⁴ b. 1909
Allen Curtis⁵ b. 3 Mar 1912
Jodie Curtis⁵ b. 17 Jun 1914, d. Nov 1979
Ruby Curtis⁵ b. 1915
Martha Curtis⁵ b. 1917
Lillie Curtis⁵ b. 1919

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Alice Curtis¹

F, b. 1909

Father

James David Curtis¹ b. 9 Oct 1891, d. Mar 1970

Mother

Venty Zouellen (Zula) George¹ b. Sep 1883

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Alice Curtis was born in 1909 at DeKalb, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of James David Curtis and Venty Zouellen (Zula) George; ED 55, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 daughter.¹

(Witness) Census

Alice Curtis appeared on the census of 19 February 1920 District 7, Rutherford, Tennessee, in the household of James David Curtis and Venty Zouellen (Zula) George; ED 144, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, six children and David Curtis.²

(Witness) Census

Alice Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 District 3, Marshall, Tennessee, in the household of James David Curtis; ED 9, sheet 14A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children, mother and brother.³

Citations

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

John Sam Lewis^1,2

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

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

John Sam Lewis was born on 6 October 1850 at Alabama; son of John Lewis.^3,2,4

Census*

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at District 18, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 230A, occupation farmer, 2 children.³

Death*

He died on 12 March 1923 at Giles, Tennessee, at age 72; buried at Hereford Cemetery, grave unmarked. Death certificate says McCracken Cemetery.^2,4

Citations

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

John S. Rout¹

M, b. 1857

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

John S. Rout was born in 1857 at Alabama.¹

Marriage*

He married Amanda F. Curtis, daughter of John Thomas (J. T.) Curtis and Elizabeth Catherine Franklin, on 14 December 1876 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

Census*

John S. Rout and Amanda F. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at District 143, Washington, Texas, page 99A, occupation farmer, 1 son.²

Family

Amanda F. Curtis b. 12 Apr 1857, d. bt 3 Apr 1880 - 1885

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary E. McCracken¹

F, b. 1836

Father

Josiah Silas McCracken¹ b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Mother

Julia Ann Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Mary E. McCracken was born in 1836 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Amanda McCracken¹

F, b. 1838

Father

Josiah Silas McCracken¹ b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Mother

Julia Ann Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Amanda McCracken was born in 1838 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

Amanda McCracken appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Julia Ann Curtis; page 126b, widowed, real estate valued at $5,500, personal $1,900, 4 children; lived next to her father.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

John McCracken¹

M, b. 1841

Father

Josiah Silas McCracken¹ b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Mother

Julia Ann Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

John McCracken was born in 1841 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

John McCracken appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Julia Ann Curtis; page 126b, widowed, real estate valued at $5,500, personal $1,900, 4 children; lived next to her father.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

James McCracken¹

M, b. 1844

Father

Josiah Silas McCracken¹ b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Mother

Julia Ann Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

James McCracken was born in 1844 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

James McCracken appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Julia Ann Curtis; page 126b, widowed, real estate valued at $5,500, personal $1,900, 4 children; lived next to her father.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Margaret McCracken¹

F, b. 1851

Father

Josiah Silas McCracken¹ b. 1811, d. 5 May 1856

Mother

Julia Ann Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1816, d. 14 Jul 1908

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Margaret McCracken was born in 1851 at Lincoln, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Adelia B. (Della) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 20 September 1861, d. 6 March 1901

Father

Robert Cummins Curtis¹ b. 6 May 1833, d. 3 Mar 1897

Mother

Julia A. Blackman¹ b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 30 Mar 1901

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Adelia B. (Della) Curtis was born on 20 September 1861 at Alabama.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 Greenville P.O., Township 10, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Robert Cummins Curtis and Julia A. Blackman; page 393, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Adelia B. (Della) Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Tylers, Helene and Elliottsville District, Shelby, Alabama, in the household of Robert Cummins Curtis and Julia A. Blackman; page 248A, occupation farmer, 4 children and a nephew Joseph Gibson, age 22.³

Married Name

As of 21 October 1880,her married name was Jones.⁴

Marriage*

Adelia B. (Della) Curtis married Rufus C. Jones on 21 October 1880 at Shelby, Alabama.⁴

Census*

Adelia B. (Della) Curtis and Rufus C. Jones appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Kingdom, Bibb, Alabama, ED 1, sheet 1B, occupation physician, renting, married 20 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁵

Death*

Adelia B. (Della) Curtis died on 6 March 1901 at Bibb, Alabama, at age 39; buried at Elliottsville Cemetery in Shelby County.²

Family

Rufus C. Jones b. 3 Aug 1858, d. 15 Mar 1937

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Elliottsville, Shelby, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dora F. Curtis¹

F, b. 5 March 1866, d. 27 September 1922

Father

Robert Cummins Curtis¹ b. 6 May 1833, d. 3 Mar 1897

Mother

Julia A. Blackman¹ b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 30 Mar 1901

Last Edited

24 Apr 2012

Birth*

Dora F. Curtis was born on 5 March 1866 at Alabama.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Dora F. Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Tylers, Helene and Elliottsville District, Shelby, Alabama, in the household of Robert Cummins Curtis and Julia A. Blackman; page 248A, occupation farmer, 4 children and a nephew Joseph Gibson, age 22.⁴

(Witness) Census

Dora F. Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 Elliottsville, Shelby, Alabama, in the household of Julia A. Blackman; ED 127, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 4 children, 4 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 21 April 1910,her married name was Branson.⁶

Marriage*

Dora F. Curtis married Rev. Manley Tarlton Branham on 21 April 1910 at Woodstock, Bibb, Alabama.⁶

Census*

Dora F. Curtis and Rev. Manley Tarlton Branham appeared on the census of 6 March 1920 at Gardendale, Jefferson, Alabama, ED 167, sheet 7B, occupation minister, renting, no children.⁷

Death*

Dora F. Curtis died on 27 September 1922 at Jefferson, Alabama, at age 56; buried at Elliottsville Cemetery.³

Family

Rev. Manley Tarlton Branham b. 6 Jul 1856, d. 29 Apr 1941

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Elliottsville, Shelby, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Joseph Franklin Curtis^1,2

M, b. 19 February 1868, d. 27 February 1923

Father

Robert Cummins Curtis³ b. 6 May 1833, d. 3 Mar 1897

Mother

Julia A. Blackman³ b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 30 Mar 1901

Last Edited

24 Apr 2012

Birth*

Joseph Franklin Curtis was born on 19 February 1868 at Alabama.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 Greenville P.O., Township 10, Butler, Alabama, in the household of Robert Cummins Curtis and Julia A. Blackman; page 393, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 4 children.³

(Witness) Census

Joseph Franklin Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Tylers, Helene and Elliottsville District, Shelby, Alabama, in the household of Robert Cummins Curtis and Julia A. Blackman; page 248A, occupation farmer, 4 children and a nephew Joseph Gibson, age 22.⁴

Marriage*

Joseph Franklin Curtis married Katheryn (Kate) Richards on 2 August 1892 at Shelby, Alabama.⁵

Census*

Joseph Franklin Curtis and Katheryn (Kate) Richards appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 at Marvel Village, Six Mil District, Bibb, Alabama, ED 7, sheet 35B, occupation physician-coal camp, married 18 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁶

Residence*

Joseph Franklin Curtis lived on 21 August 1918 at Jennie, Chicot, Arkansas.⁷

Census

He and Katheryn (Kate) Richards appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Auburn, Lee, Alabama, ED 171, sheet 13A, occupation doctor-general practice, renting, 4 children at home.⁸

Death*

Joseph Franklin Curtis died on 27 February 1923 at Auburn, Lee, Alabama, at age 55; occupation physician, buried at Elliottsville Cemetery.^2,9

Family

Katheryn (Kate) Richards b. 5 Mar 1873, d. 26 Sep 1931

Children

Frank Richards Curtis+⁶ b. 4 Jan 1894, d. 13 Jul 1953
Wyman B. Curtis⁶ b. 27 Jun 1897
Harry Curtis+⁶ b. 1903, d. 15 Aug 1948
Mary Miriam Curtis⁶ b. 1906
Ruth Curtis⁸ b. 1912
Arthur Curtis⁸ b. 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Elliottsville, Shelby, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, Wyman's draft registration.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2098] State of Alabama, Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974.

Robert Clanton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 May 1870, d. 24 March 1947

Father

Robert Cummins Curtis³ b. 6 May 1833, d. 3 Mar 1897

Mother

Julia A. Blackman³ b. 10 Dec 1841, d. 30 Mar 1901

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Robert Clanton Curtis was born on 24 May 1870 at Butler, Alabama; listed as Frank (age 2 months) in 1870.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Robert Clanton Curtis appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Tylers, Helene and Elliottsville District, Shelby, Alabama, in the household of Robert Cummins Curtis and Julia A. Blackman; page 248A, occupation farmer, 4 children and a nephew Joseph Gibson, age 22.⁶

Marriage*

Robert Clanton Curtis married Emma Richards on 29 August 1895 at Shelby, Alabama.⁷

Census*

Robert Clanton Curtis and Emma Richards appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, ED 123, sheet 11A, occupation doctor, renting, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁸

Census

Robert Clanton Curtis and Emma Richards appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Six Mile District, Bibb, Alabama, ED 7, sheet 23A, occupation physician, renting, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁹

Census

Robert Clanton Curtis and Emma Richards appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Saginaw and Siluria (District 117), Shelby, Alabama, ED 117, sheet 3A, occupation physician, renting, 3 children.¹⁰

Census

Robert Clanton Curtis and Emma Richards appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Calera, Shelby, Alabama, ED 4, sheet 2B, occupation medical doctor, owned home valued at $5,000, no children.¹¹

Death*

Robert Clanton Curtis died on 24 March 1947 at Sulacauga, Talladega, Alabama, at age 76; occupation physician, buried at Elliottsville Cemetery.^2,5

Family

Emma Richards b. 16 Sep 1875, d. 26 Mar 1947

Children

William Velpeau Curtis⁸ b. 23 Apr 1896, d. 24 Jan 1922
Lavada Curtis⁸ b. May 1898
Robert Curtis² b. 1902, d. 1904
Esther Curtis⁹ b. 1906
Charles Alfred Curtis+⁹ b. 1908, d. 14 Aug 1953

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Elliottsville, Shelby, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S2098] State of Alabama, Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.