Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham^1,2

M, b. 13 January 1883, d. July 1964

Last Edited

17 Jun 2019

Birth*

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham was born on 13 January 1883 at Edards, Illinois.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis, daughter of John Thomas Curtis and Mary Hearsum, circa 1912 at Illinois.^1,4

Census*

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 189, sheet 3B, occupation threshing machine, 2 children, living with his father.⁵

Census

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 17A, occupation mechanic, owned home valued at $2,500, 5 children.⁶

Census

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farm, real estate valued at $500, 2 children at home.⁷

DraftWW11*

In 1942 Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham registered for the draft at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; at the time, he was employed by self-employed farmer, contact person Harry Glover.³

Death*

He died in July 1964 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 81.²

Family

Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis b. 20 Sep 1886, d. 1971

Children

Marie Tinckham⁵ b. 1913
John G. Tinckham⁵ b. 7 Aug 1917, d. 22 Mar 2010
Warren Tinckham⁶ b. 7 Jan 1921, d. 19 Feb 1990
Vernell Tinckham⁶ b. 25 May 1923, d. 8 Jun 1965
Norman Ray Tinckham⁶ b. 1927, d. 11 May 1930

Citations

[S2188] Unknown subject, History Note, 28 February 2013 unknown repository.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Tinckham Family Tree by David Butler.
[S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Marie Tinckham¹

F, b. 1913

Father

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham¹ b. 13 Jan 1883, d. Jul 1964

Mother

Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis¹ b. 20 Sep 1886, d. 1971

Last Edited

28 Feb 2013

Birth*

Marie Tinckham was born in 1913 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis; ED 189, sheet 3B, occupation threshing machine, 2 children, living with his father.¹

(Witness) Census

Marie Tinckham appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis; ED 1, sheet 17A, occupation mechanic, owned home valued at $2,500, 5 children.²

Citations

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

John G. Tinckham¹

M, b. 7 August 1917, d. 22 March 2010

Father

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham¹ b. 13 Jan 1883, d. Jul 1964

Mother

Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis¹ b. 20 Sep 1886, d. 1971

Last Edited

28 Feb 2013

Birth*

John G. Tinckham was born on 7 August 1917 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis; ED 189, sheet 3B, occupation threshing machine, 2 children, living with his father.¹

(Witness) Census

John G. Tinckham appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis; ED 1, sheet 17A, occupation mechanic, owned home valued at $2,500, 5 children.³

Death*

John G. Tinckham died on 22 March 2010 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 92; in an Evansville care facility, buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.²

Obit

John G.'s obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 23 March 2010:
John Tinckham (92) of Albion, IL passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at Deaconess Care Group in Evansville, IN. John was born August 7, 1917 in Albion, IL. His parents were Harry and Lillian (Curtis) Tinckham. He married Dorothy I. Glover June 17, 1939 at the Grayville Methodist Church Parsonage in Grayville, IL. She preceded him in death January 29, 2006. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Albion, a life-time member of the VFW of Albion, also a member of the Albion Volunteer Fire Department when he lived in Albion and a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving in WWII. He farmed in the Mt.Zion/Browns Chapel community. John also served on the Edwards County School and Soil and Water Conservation Boards and was a Farm Bureau member. He is survived by 1 daughter; Carolyn (Kenneth) Hortin of Evansville, IN, 1 son; Neil (Linda) Tinckham of Albion, IL, 4 grandchildren; Greg Hortin, Jill Titzer, Brandie Billingsley, Erica Kelsey, and 7 great-grandchildren; Jacob, Elaine, Annie Titzer, and Taylor, Rilee, Lidia and Jaxon Kelsey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 sisters; Marie Belcher and Vernal Tait, and 2 brothers; Norman and Warren Tinckham. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Ingram Funeral Home in Albion, IL. Burial will be in Mt. Zion cemetery southwest of Albion with military rites at the graveside.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Warren Tinckham¹

M, b. 7 January 1921, d. 19 February 1990

Father

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham¹ b. 13 Jan 1883, d. Jul 1964

Mother

Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis¹ b. 20 Sep 1886, d. 1971

Last Edited

17 Jun 2019

Birth*

Warren Tinckham was born on 7 January 1921 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis; ED 1, sheet 17A, occupation mechanic, owned home valued at $2,500, 5 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Warren Tinckham appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis and Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham; ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farm, real estate valued at $500, 2 children at home.³

Death*

Warren Tinckham died on 19 February 1990 at Carterville, Williamson, Illinois, at age 69; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Grove, Edwards, Illinois.

Vernell Tinckham¹

F, b. 25 May 1923, d. 8 June 1965

Father

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham¹ b. 13 Jan 1883, d. Jul 1964

Mother

Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis¹ b. 20 Sep 1886, d. 1971

Last Edited

17 Jun 2019

Birth*

Vernell Tinckham was born on 25 May 1923 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham and Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis; ED 1, sheet 17A, occupation mechanic, owned home valued at $2,500, 5 children.¹

Married Name

As of after 1940,her married name was Tait.²

(Witness) Census

Vernell Tinckham appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis and Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham; ED 2, sheet 4A, occupation farm, real estate valued at $500, 2 children at home.³

Death*

Vernell Tinckham died on 8 June 1965 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 42; at the Welborn Baptist hospital in Evansville.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Norman Ray Tinckham¹

M, b. 1927, d. 11 May 1930

Father

Joseph Henry (Harry) Tinckham¹ b. 13 Jan 1883, d. Jul 1964

Mother

Lillie Mae (Mamie) Curtis¹ b. 20 Sep 1886, d. 1971

Last Edited

17 Jun 2019

Birth*

Norman Ray Tinckham was born in 1927 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Norman Ray Tinckham died on 11 May 1930 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2241] Illinois County Clerks, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947.

Cyril Dean Curtis^1,2

M, b. 18 September 1920, d. 1 June 2019

Father

Benjamin (Bennie) Harrison Curtis¹ b. 20 Jan 1890, d. Sep 1977

Mother

Zella Tait¹ b. 22 Jun 1894, d. 23 Nov 1965

Last Edited

17 Jun 2019

Birth*

Cyril Dean Curtis was born on 18 September 1920 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin (Bennie) Harrison Curtis and Zella Tait; ED 7, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Cyril Dean Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin (Bennie) Harrison Curtis and Zella Tait; ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 sons.⁴

Milit-Beg*

Cyril Dean Curtis began military service on 20 February 1943 at Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, in the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet.⁵

Marriage*

He married Helen Ulrey in 1948 at Urbana, Champaign, Illinois.²

Death*

Cyril Dean Curtis died on 1 June 2019 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 98; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁶

Obit

Cyril Dean's obituary was published in the Meredith Funeral Home on circa 2 June 2019:

Cyril D. Curtis, retired nuclear physicist, died June 1, 2019 in Albion. He was 98. Dr. Curtis was born in 1920 to Benjamin and Zella (Tait) Curtis, on a farm southwest of Albion. He grew up in an era before electricity had come to rural Illinois, and attended a one-room school until eighth grade. He graduated from McKendree College (now McKendree University), and obtained his doctorate in physics from the University of Illinois, where he met his wife, Helen Ulrey.

In the meantime, during World War II, Dr. Curtis enlisted in the United States Army Air Force. He was trained in electronics at Harvard and radar at MIT before being assigned to the Manhattan Project, where he assisted in the development of the atomic bomb. He witnessed the first test of the atomic bomb in New Mexico in 1945 (looking the other way so that he would not be blinded). After the war, Dr. Curtis was employed at Argonne National Laboratory, where he assisted in the development of the reactor that powered the first nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus. He taught physics for six years at Vanderbilt University, then joined the Midwestern Universities Research Association, a particle accelerator laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin. Particle accelerators are tools for conducting research on subatomic particles, the basic building blocks of matter. From 1968 until his retirement in 1986, Dr. Curtis was employed at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois. In its time, Fermilab was the most powerful particle accelerator in the world.

While at Fermilab, Dr. Curtis became involved in the development of proton beam accelerators as a tool for cancer treatment. He assisted in the design and construction of such a device at the Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. About 10 years after the Loma Linda machine began operation, Dr. Curtis developed prostate cancer, which was cured by the machine he helped to build. Proton beam machines have now become widespread as a tool in cancer treatment. Dr. Curtis has authored and coauthored many articles in professional journals. Dr. Curtis was an accomplished amateur pianist (favorite composition, Liszt’s “Liebestraum” no. 3). While in retirement in Albion, for many years he organized an annual community-wide music recital, held at the Albion First United Methodist Church, of which he and Helen were members.

Dr. Curtis was preceded in death by his older brother Everett (1996), his wife Helen (2003), and his older son Jonathan (Martha Margowsky) (2006). He is survived by his younger son Christopher (Susan Nash), and grandchildren Matthew and Rebecca Curtis. Contributions may be made in his name to Albion First United Methodist Church, the Albion Senior Citizens Center, and McKendree University. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Albion First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, west of Albion. Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.⁶

Family

Helen Ulrey b. 16 Apr 1922, d. 24 Nov 2003

Child

Jonathan Ulrey Curtis² b. 3 Sep 1951, d. 12 Mar 2006

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2188] Unknown subject, History Note, 28 February 2013 unknown repository.
[S2314] Whitepages.com, Whitepages.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1392] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Army Enlistment Records.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Madeline Hortin¹

F, b. 26 April 1909, d. 14 July 2004

Last Edited

28 Feb 2013

Birth*

Madeline Hortin was born on 26 April 1909 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Frank Hortin and Anna Wick.^1,2

Married Name

As of 1938,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Everett C. Curtis, son of Benjamin (Bennie) Harrison Curtis and Zella Tait, in 1938 at Henderson, kentucky.¹

Census*

Madeline Hortin and Everett C. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 7, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting from his father, no children.³

Death*

Madeline Hortin died on 14 July 2004 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 95; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.²

Family

Everett C. Curtis b. 14 Nov 1913, d. 22 Feb 1996

Citations

[S2188] Unknown subject, History Note, 28 February 2013 unknown repository.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Helen Ulrey¹

F, b. 16 April 1922, d. 24 November 2003

Last Edited

28 Feb 2013

Birth*

Helen Ulrey was born on 16 April 1922 at Whitley, Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 1948,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Cyril Dean Curtis, son of Benjamin (Bennie) Harrison Curtis and Zella Tait, in 1948 at Urbana, Champaign, Illinois.¹

Death*

Helen Ulrey died on 24 November 2003 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 81; buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.²

Family

Cyril Dean Curtis b. 18 Sep 1920, d. 1 Jun 2019

Child

Jonathan Ulrey Curtis¹ b. 3 Sep 1951, d. 12 Mar 2006

Citations

[S2188] Unknown subject, History Note, 28 February 2013 unknown repository.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Zion, Edwards, Illinois.

Jonathan Ulrey Curtis¹

M, b. 3 September 1951, d. 12 March 2006

Father

Cyril Dean Curtis¹ b. 18 Sep 1920, d. 1 Jun 2019

Mother

Helen Ulrey¹ b. 16 Apr 1922, d. 24 Nov 2003

Last Edited

26 Jun 2013

Birth*

Jonathan Ulrey Curtis was born on 3 September 1951 at Illinois.^1,2

Death*

He died on 12 March 2006 at Venice, Los Angeles, California, at age 54.²

Obit

Jonathan Ulrey's obituary was published in the Times on circa 13 March 2006:
Jonathan Ulrey Curtis, 54, of Venice, CA passed away March 12, 2006. A memorial service was held March 18 in Culver City, CA. A second memorial service will occur on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 2 p.m. A graveside service will take place at the Mt. Zion Cemetery on Red Hill Road. Prior to this time, friends of the family are invited to gather between 1 and 2 p.m. in the east room of the Mr. Zion Community Building where readings and reminiscences can be given. Ingram Funeral H ome of Albion is in charge of arrangements. Pastor Anet Salvedi will officiate.
A biographical obituary appeared in the papers last spring. Jonathan, who spent time as a youth in the Mt. Zion area, was a video graphics specialist for the NBC Magic Room. He was a son of Cyril D. and the late Helen Ulrey Curtis. Survivors include his wife, Martha “Mardi” Margowthy of Venice, CA, father, Cyril Curtis of Albion, brother Christopher Curtis and family of Bethesda, MD.³

Citations

[S2188] Unknown subject, History Note, 28 February 2013 unknown repository.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2240] Franny Kieffer, Edwards County, Illinois Historical Society (Selected Materials).

Dorothy Curtis¹

F, b. 1931, d. before 2007

Father

Henry Clay Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1894

Mother

Fannie Collins¹ b. 1899

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Birth*

Dorothy Curtis was born in 1931 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Henry Clay Curtis and Fannie Collins; ED 120, sheet 1B, occupation carpenter-construction,5 children at home.¹

Death*

Dorothy Curtis died before 2007; married name Armstrong.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers, Kenneth Curtis obituary.

Vivian Curtis¹

F, b. 16 May 1934, d. 20 July 1997

Father

Henry Clay Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1894

Mother

Fannie Collins¹ b. 1899

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Birth*

Vivian Curtis was born on 16 May 1934 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Vivian Curtis died on 20 July 1997 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 63; married Charles Smith.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2190] Kenneth R. Curtis, "Email Regarding Henry Clay Curtis of Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 26 March 2013.

Kenneth R. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 April 1937, d. 6 September 2007

Father

Henry Clay Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1894

Mother

Fannie Collins¹ b. 1899

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Birth*

Kenneth R. Curtis was born on 5 April 1937 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Henry Clay Curtis and Fannie Collins; ED 120, sheet 1B, occupation carpenter-construction,5 children at home.¹

Death*

Kenneth R. Curtis died on 6 September 2007 at Cornelius, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, at age 70.²

Obit

Kenneth R.'s obituary was published in the Charlotte Observer on 8 September 2007:
Kenneth R. Curtis Mr. Curtis, age 70, of Cornelius, N.C. died Thursday September 6, 2007 at Presbyterian Hospital, Huntersville, N.C. Born April 5, 1937 in Knox County Tennessee he was a son of the late Henry C. and Fannie S. Curtis. He was a U.S. Marine veteran having served 8 1/2 years and was a retired truck driver. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday September 10 at Northlake Memorial Park (Huntersville) with Rev. Tom Honeycutt and Ken Curtis II officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors are his wife, Pamela Capps Curtis, whom he married February 1, 1964, son, Kenneth Curtis II and wife Tanya of Troutman, grandsons, Maxwell and Tony Curtis, Trey Causby, granddaughter, Julie Poole and husband, Brad, great grandson, Dylan Poole and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline Harris, Opal White, Vivian Smith, Dorothy Armstrong, Phyllis Fritz and brother Clay Curtis.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Phyllis Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 7 March 1941, d. 11 March 2002

Father

Henry Clay Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1894

Mother

Fannie Collins¹ b. 1899

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Birth*

Phyllis Ann Curtis was born on 7 March 1941 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.¹

Death*

She died on 11 March 2002 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 61; buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.^2,3

Obit

Phyllis Ann's obituary was published in the News-Sentinel on 14 March 2002:
FRITZ, PHYLLIS ANN CURTIS - age 61, of Knoxville, died at 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday, March 11, 2002, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Member of the Pellissippi Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by husband: Jimmy Fritz of Knoxville; daughter, Suzanne Fritz of Kissimmee, Fla; daughters and sons-in-law, Kari and David Miracle and Tammie and Sam Brackett; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Chrystal Fritz, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Shonna, Billy, Kassie, Jakob Brackett. Ian Fritz, Lexy, Cody, and Prestyn Fritz; sister: Pauline Harris of Knoxville; brother, Kenneth Curtis of Cornelias, N.C., and several nieces and nephews, and special friends the Jones and Cross families. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pellissippi Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Kelly Owens conducting the service. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 11:45 a.m. Friday for a 12 noon graveside service and interment.³

Citations

[S2190] Kenneth R. Curtis, "Email Regarding Henry Clay Curtis of Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 26 March 2013.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Earl A. Harris^1,2

M, b. 6 February 1906, d. 22 August 1996

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Birth*

Earl A. Harris was born on 6 February 1906 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Katherine Pauline Curtis, daughter of Henry Clay Curtis and Fannie Collins, circa 1937 at Tennessee.¹

Census*

Earl A. Harris and Katherine Pauline Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, ED 102, sheet 14A, occupation carpenter helper-WPA housing project; Katherije was a vest maker at a clothing company, renting, 1 son.¹

Death*

Earl A. Harris died on 22 August 1996 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 90.¹

Family

Katherine Pauline Curtis b. 28 Jun 1915, d. 15 Jul 2005

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2190] Kenneth R. Curtis, "Email Regarding Henry Clay Curtis of Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 26 March 2013.

Billie F. Curtis¹

F, b. 1932

Father

Robert Taylor Curtis¹ b. 5 Feb 1890, d. 3 Oct 1951

Mother

Bessie J. Clifton¹ b. 16 Sep 1900, d. 23 Dec 1982

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Birth*

Billie F. Curtis was born in 1932 at Knox, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 May 1940 Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Robert Taylor Curtis and Bessie J. Clifton; ED 42, sheet 15A, no occupation, real estater valued at $150, 1 daughter and a niece, Virgie Clifton, age 30.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Infant Son Curtis¹

M, b. 16 July 1925, d. 16 July 1925

Father

Henry Clay Curtis¹ b. 10 May 1894

Mother

Fannie Collins¹ b. 1899

Last Edited

26 Mar 2013

Death*

Infant Son Curtis died on 16 July 1925 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; premature birth; buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.¹

Birth*

He was born on 16 July 1925 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.¹

Citations

[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Edna M. Carpenter^1,2

F, b. 1889

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Edna M. Carpenter was born in 1889 at North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of 13 February 1904,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Ozro W. Curtis, son of John C. Curtis and Ellen E. Cheek, on 13 February 1904 at Habersham, Georgia.^1,2

Census*

Edna M. Carpenter and Ozro W. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, ED 66, sheet 21B, occupation house painter, renting, married 6 years, 4 children, 1 living.¹

Census

Edna M. Carpenter and Ozro W. Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, ED 156, sheet 22A, occupation house painter, renting, 3 children.³

Census*

Edna M. Carpenter appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 37, sheet 6B, widowed, renting, Prince lived with her and worked as a paper hanger.⁴

Family

Ozro W. Curtis b. Jan 1882

Children

Dewitt Curtis¹ b. 1910
Evelyn Curtis³ b. 1911
Prince A. Curtis³ b. 27 Nov 1919, d. 15 Feb 1945

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2090] State of Georgia, Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Dewitt Curtis¹

M, b. 1910

Father

Ozro W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1882

Mother

Edna M. Carpenter¹ b. 1889

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Dewitt Curtis was born in 1910 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, in the household of Ozro W. Curtis and Edna M. Carpenter; ED 156, sheet 22A, occupation house painter, renting, 3 children.²

Marriage*

Dewitt Curtis married Frances (?) circa 1938 at Georgia.³

Census*

Dewitt Curtis and Frances (?) appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, ED 165, sheet 5A, occupation painter-building construction, renting, no children.³

Family

Frances (?) b. 1920

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Evelyn Curtis¹

F, b. 1911

Father

Ozro W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1882

Mother

Edna M. Carpenter¹ b. 1889

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Evelyn Curtis was born in 1911 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, in the household of Ozro W. Curtis and Edna M. Carpenter; ED 156, sheet 22A, occupation house painter, renting, 3 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Prince A. Curtis¹

M, b. 27 November 1919, d. 15 February 1945

Father

Ozro W. Curtis¹ b. Jan 1882

Mother

Edna M. Carpenter¹ b. 1889

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Prince A. Curtis was born on 27 November 1919 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Prince A. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, in the household of Edna M. Carpenter; ED 37, sheet 6B, widowed, renting, Prince lived with her and worked as a paper hanger.³

Death*

Prince A. Curtis died on 15 February 1945 at age 25; buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Frances (?)¹

F, b. 1920

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Frances (?) was born in 1920 at Georgia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1938,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Dewitt Curtis, son of Ozro W. Curtis and Edna M. Carpenter, circa 1938 at Georgia.¹

Census*

Frances (?) and Dewitt Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, ED 165, sheet 5A, occupation painter-building construction, renting, no children.¹

Family

Dewitt Curtis b. 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Julia (?)¹

F, b. 1885

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Julia (?) was born in 1885 at Georgia.¹

Married Name

As of between 1921 and 1929,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Ozro W. Curtis, son of John C. Curtis and Ellen E. Cheek, between 1921 and 1929.¹

Census*

Julia (?) and Ozro W. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, ED 82, sheet 7B, occupation painter-contractor, renting, no children.¹

Family

Ozro W. Curtis b. Jan 1882

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Drix Osborne¹

F, b. 1900

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Drix Osborne was born in 1900 at Iowa.¹

Marriage*

She married Paul Alvie Curtis, son of John C. Curtis and Ellen E. Cheek, between 1931 and 1939 at Florida.¹

Census*

Drix Osborne and Paul Alvie Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Medulla, Polk, Florida, ED 9, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $100, no children.¹

Family

Paul Alvie Curtis b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 1954

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Jay D. Froud¹

M, b. 1899

Last Edited

28 Mar 2013

Birth*

Jay D. Froud was born in 1899 at Georgia.¹

Marriage*

He married Connie W. Curtis, daughter of John C. Curtis and Ellen E. Cheek, between 1911 and 1939 at Georgia.¹

Census*

Jay D. Froud and Connie W. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1940 at Poole, Fulton, Georgia, ED 92, sheet 29B, occupation cashier-stocks & bonds, Connie was a steographer for the telephone co; real estate valued at $3,000, no children, Roberta lived with them.¹

Family

Connie W. Curtis b. Sep 1898

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Hannah Kershaw¹

F, b. November 1861, d. January 1944

Father

Willis M. Kershaw¹ b. 1 May 1836, d. 22 Mar 1864

Mother

Sarah W. Curtis¹ b. 14 Jan 1839, d. 23 Jul 1922

Last Edited

15 Jul 2013

Birth*

Hannah Kershaw was born in November 1861 at White, Illinois.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Grayville Precinct, White, Illinois, in the household of Sarah W. Curtis; page 395b, apparently widowed, real estate value at $4,000, 3 children and Thomas Curtis, age 24.⁵

(Witness) Census

Hannah Kershaw appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Sarah W. Curtis; page 272A, 3 children, ink spill on original.⁶

Married Name

As of 6 April 1892,her married name was Bradshaw.¹

Marriage*

Hannah Kershaw married James Thomas Bradshaw, son of John Bradshaw and Mary (Polly) Ann Curtis, on 6 April 1892 at Illinois.¹

Census

Hannah Kershaw appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, no children, Dora Kershaw lived with them.⁴

Death*

She died in January 1944 at Wadesville, Posey, Indiana, at age 82.⁷

Family

James Thomas Bradshaw b. 18 Dec 1858, d. 30 May 1933

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 6.
[S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.

John Curtis¹

M, b. 4 September 1826, d. 5 February 1896

Father

Henry Curtis² b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. c 1848

Mother

Cely (?) b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. 1842

Last Edited

17 Jul 2013

Birth*

John Curtis was born on 4 September 1826 at Bedford, Tennessee.^3,4,5,6

Marriage*

He married Mahala Mounts on 24 August 1847 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,7

Census*

John Curtis and Mahala Mounts appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Edwards, Illinois, page 265, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children and Franklin Mounts, age 18.¹

Census

John Curtis and Mahala Mounts appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 115, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $1,500, 4 children.³

Census

John Curtis and Mahala Mounts appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 at Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 365, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $20,000, personal $5,530, 4 children and William Curtis.⁸

Census

John Curtis and Mahala Mounts appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Shelby, Edwards, Illinois, page 494D, occupation farmer, 3 children and 3 Howe grandchildren.⁹

Death*

John Curtis died on 5 February 1896 at Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 69; buried at West Village Cemetery.^4,10

Family

Mahala Mounts b. 20 Dec 1829, d. 15 Oct 1906

Children

William Curtis¹ b. 29 Jul 1848, d. 24 Apr 1854
Mary Ann Curtis+¹ b. 25 Jul 1850, d. 26 Aug 1875
Thomas Curtis³ b. 21 Apr 1852, d. 22 Sep 1866
Hannah Curtis+³ b. 20 Jan 1855, d. 10 Jan 1905
Franklin Curtis+³ b. 22 May 1856, d. 29 Sep 1926
Infant Curtis¹¹ b. 25 Nov 1859, d. 25 Nov 1859
George Curtis¹² b. 2 Jul 1861, d. 12 Aug 1870
McClellan Curtis¹³ b. 20 Sep 1864, d. 1 Apr 1867
John Curtis Jr.+¹⁴ b. 13 Nov 1868, d. 26 Jul 1941

Citations

[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., p. 265 (Ancestry.com; Image 29 of 76).
[S2201] J. L. McDonough & Co., Combined History of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash Counties, Illinois, p. 272.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Maple Grove P. O., p. 115 (Ancestry.com; Image 115 of 137).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Village, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2201] J. L. McDonough & Co., Combined History of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash Counties, Illinois.
[S2203] Tennesse State Library & Archives, Earlky Tax Lists of Tennessee.
[S2193] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Curtis/Mounts (27 Oct 2007).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Albion P. O. (Ancestry.com; Images17 & 18 of 37).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Supv. Dist. 8, Enum. Dist. 10, p. 32D (Ancestry.com; Image 32 of 36).
[S2240] Franny Kieffer, Edwards County, Illinois Historical Society (Selected Materials).
[S2237] Dolores Nettleton, "Descendants of Henry Curtis of Shelby Precint, Edwards County, Illinois", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Albion P. O. (Ancestry.com; Image 17 of 37).
[S2236] Edwards County Historical Society, Edwards County Illinois Cemeteries, Miller.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Albion P. O. (Ancestry.com; Image 18 of 37).

Mahala Mounts^1,2

F, b. 20 December 1829, d. 15 October 1906

Last Edited

17 Jul 2013

Birth*

Mahala Mounts was born on 20 December 1829 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,4,5

Married Name

As of 24 August 1847,her married name was Curtis.²

Marriage*

She married John Curtis, son of Henry Curtis and Cely (?), on 24 August 1847 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

Census*

Mahala Mounts and John Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Edwards, Illinois, page 265, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children and Franklin Mounts, age 18.¹

Census

Mahala Mounts and John Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 115, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $1,500, 4 children.⁶

Occupation*

Mahala Mounts was keeping house on 1 June 1870 at Shelby, Edwards, Illinois.³

Census

She and John Curtis appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 at Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 365, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $20,000, personal $5,530, 4 children and William Curtis.⁷

Land Sale*

On 24 August 1876 Mahala Mounts sold land at Edwards, Illinois, to Thomas Gawthorp for One Dollar, described as 214 acres.⁸

Census

She and John Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Shelby, Edwards, Illinois, page 494D, occupation farmer, 3 children and 3 Howe grandchildren.⁹

(Witness) Census

Mahala Mounts appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Hannah Curtis; ED 21, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 1 daughter, Mahala lived with her.¹⁰

Death*

Mahala Mounts died on 15 October 1906 at El Paso, White, Arkansas, at age 76; at her son John's home; no inscription on headstone at West Village Cemetery; probably buried in Arkansas.^4,11,12

Family

John Curtis b. 4 Sep 1826, d. 5 Feb 1896

Children

William Curtis¹ b. 29 Jul 1848, d. 24 Apr 1854
Mary Ann Curtis+¹ b. 25 Jul 1850, d. 26 Aug 1875
Thomas Curtis⁶ b. 21 Apr 1852, d. 22 Sep 1866
Hannah Curtis+⁶ b. 20 Jan 1855, d. 10 Jan 1905
Franklin Curtis+⁶ b. 22 May 1856, d. 29 Sep 1926
Infant Curtis¹² b. 25 Nov 1859, d. 25 Nov 1859
George Curtis³ b. 2 Jul 1861, d. 12 Aug 1870
McClellan Curtis¹³ b. 20 Sep 1864, d. 1 Apr 1867
John Curtis Jr.+¹⁴ b. 13 Nov 1868, d. 26 Jul 1941

Citations

[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., p. 265 (Ancestry.com; Image 29 of 76).
[S2193] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Curtis/Mounts (27 Oct 2007).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Albion P. O. (Ancestry.com; Image 17 of 37).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, West Village, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2246] Dolores Nettleton, "Descendants of Henry Curtis and Rachel Curtis Harris", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Maple Grove P. O., p. 115 (Ancestry.com; Image 115 of 137).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Albion P. O. (Ancestry.com; Images17 & 18 of 37).
[S2234] Edwards County Recorder, Edwards County, Illinois Deed Records.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Supv. Dist. 8, Enum. Dist. 10, p. 32D (Ancestry.com; Image 32 of 36).
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S2237] Dolores Nettleton, "Descendants of Henry Curtis of Shelby Precint, Edwards County, Illinois", Ancestral File.
[S2236] Edwards County Historical Society, Edwards County Illinois Cemeteries, Miller.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Shelby Precinct, Albion P. O. (Ancestry.com; Image 18 of 37).

William Curtis¹

M, b. 29 July 1848, d. 24 April 1854

Father

John Curtis¹ b. 4 Sep 1826, d. 5 Feb 1896

Mother

Mahala Mounts¹ b. 20 Dec 1829, d. 15 Oct 1906

Last Edited

14 Jul 2013

Birth*

William Curtis was born on 29 July 1848 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John Curtis and Mahala Mounts; page 265, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 2 children and Franklin Mounts, age 18.¹

Death*

William Curtis died on 24 April 1854 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 5; buried at Carney Cemetery (also known as the Hiram Mason Cemetery.)^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., p. 265 (Ancestry.com; Image 29 of 76).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Carney, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2246] Dolores Nettleton, "Descendants of Henry Curtis and Rachel Curtis Harris", Ancestral File.