Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Louis Johnson¹

M, b. 1909

Father

Harvey Johnson¹ b. 1872

Mother

Mary Elen Curtis¹ b. Jan 1894, d. 1922

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Louis Johnson was born in 1909 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 24 February 1920 Wabash Twp., Gibson, Indiana, in the household of Mary Elen Curtis and Harvey Johnson; ED 24, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting,4 children, lived next to Oria & Marie.²

Citations

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

Julius James Johnson¹

M, b. 20 August 1910, d. 19 August 1980

Father

Harvey Johnson¹ b. 1872

Mother

Mary Elen Curtis¹ b. Jan 1894, d. 1922

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Julius James Johnson was born on 20 August 1910 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Julius James Johnson died on 19 August 1980 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, at age 69; married Grace Marie Crawley.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2205] Madelinas, "Kelley Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Flossie F. Johnson¹

F, b. 1912

Father

Harvey Johnson¹ b. 1872

Mother

Mary Elen Curtis¹ b. Jan 1894, d. 1922

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Flossie F. Johnson was born in 1912 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 24 February 1920 Wabash Twp., Gibson, Indiana, in the household of Mary Elen Curtis and Harvey Johnson; ED 24, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting,4 children, lived next to Oria & Marie.¹

(Witness) Census

Flossie F. Johnson appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Wabash Twp., Gibson, Indiana, in the household of Harvey Johnson; ED 26, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home.²

Citations

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

Eldon Johnie Johnson¹

M, b. 1918

Father

Harvey Johnson² b. 1872

Mother

Mary Elen Curtis² b. Jan 1894, d. 1922

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Eldon Johnie Johnson was born in 1918 at Edwards, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

Eldon Johnie Johnson appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Wabash Twp., Gibson, Indiana, in the household of Harvey Johnson; ED 26, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Eldon Johnie Johnson appeared on the census of 29 May 1940 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Harvey Johnson; ED 10, sheet 4A, widowed, 1 son.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Opal Johnson¹

F, b. 1922

Father

Harvey Johnson¹ b. 1872

Mother

Mary Elen Curtis¹ b. Jan 1894, d. 1922

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Opal Johnson was born in 1922 at Gibson, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Wabash Twp., Gibson, Indiana, in the household of Harvey Johnson; ED 26, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Homer Coward¹

M, b. 7 October 1914, d. 27 March 1999

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Homer Coward was born on 7 October 1914 at Minnesota.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Virginia Mabel Curtis, daughter of Oria Henry Curtis and Marie Wilmeth Wilson, circa 1938 at Indiana.¹

CancelSeal*

The sealing for Homer Coward and Virginia Mabel Curtis was cancelled on 24 April 1940 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; ED 80, sheet 14B, occupation roll maker-baker, rentilng, no children.¹

Death*

Homer Coward died on 27 March 1999 at Pharr, Hidalgo, Texas, at age 84.²

Family

Virginia Mabel Curtis b. 4 Mar 1917, d. 25 Oct 2008

Citations

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

Lena Moll¹

F, b. 10 September 1890, d. 5 May 1974

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Lena Moll was born on 10 September 1890 at Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1935,her married name was Knight.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Merritt Knight, son of James C. Knight and Alice Curtis, circa 1935 at Indiana.¹

Census*

Lena Moll and Charles Merritt Knight appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 3, sheet 10B, occupation retail salesman, real estate valued at $700, no children.²

Death*

Lena Moll died on 5 May 1974 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, at age 83; buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery.¹

Family

Charles Merritt Knight b. 14 Oct 1892, d. 11 Oct 1974

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bellefontaine, Posey, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Sarah A. Morris

F, b. 1836, d. circa 1867

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

Sarah A. Morris was born in 1836 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1861,her married name was Curtis.

Marriage*

She married William Riley Curtis Jr., son of William Riley Curtis and Nancy Staggs, circa 1861 at Wayne, Tennessee; per Edwards County, Illinois history.

Death*

Sarah A. Morris died circa 1867 at Edwards, Illinois.

Family

William Riley Curtis Jr. b. 1 Jan 1830, d. 23 Dec 1887

Children

John Thomas Curtis+² b. 23 Dec 1861, d. 1 Apr 1949
Sarah Curtis³ b. 1866
Samuel Fletcher Curtis+² b. 10 Jul 1866, d. 28 Dec 1948

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2187] Unknown, Edwards County, Illinois History.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lottie Edmonds¹

F, b. September 1897

Father

William Eddie Edmonds² b. 21 Oct 1869, d. 27 Jun 1924

Mother

Lelah Mary Curtis² b. 5 Dec 1877, d. 23 Jul 1924

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

Lottie Edmonds was born in September 1897 at Stoddard, Missouri.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Bernie Village, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of William Eddie Edmonds and Lelah Mary Curtis; ED 126, sheet 4A, occupation lawyer, seond marriage for William or both, Lela reported 1 child, assumed to be Clarence.¹

(Witness) Census

Lottie Edmonds appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of William Eddie Edmonds and Lelah Mary Curtis; ED 182, sheet 4A, occupation lawyer, owned home, second marriage for each, Mary reported 3 children, 1 living.²

(Witness) Census

Lottie Edmonds appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of Lelah Mary Curtis and William Eddie Edmonds; ED 209, sheet 13A, occupation attorney, owned home, 2 children.⁴

Citations

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

Elmer Edmonds¹

M, b. 26 February 1896, d. 6 September 1980

Father

William Eddie Edmonds² b. 21 Oct 1869, d. 27 Jun 1924

Mother

Lelah Mary Curtis² b. 5 Dec 1877, d. 23 Jul 1924

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

Elmer Edmonds was born on 26 February 1896 at Stoddard, Missouri.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Bernie Village, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of William Eddie Edmonds and Lelah Mary Curtis; ED 126, sheet 4A, occupation lawyer, seond marriage for William or both, Lela reported 1 child, assumed to be Clarence.¹

(Witness) Census

Elmer Edmonds appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of William Eddie Edmonds and Lelah Mary Curtis; ED 182, sheet 4A, occupation lawyer, owned home, second marriage for each, Mary reported 3 children, 1 living.²

(Witness) Census

Elmer Edmonds appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of Lelah Mary Curtis and William Eddie Edmonds; ED 209, sheet 13A, occupation attorney, owned home, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Elmer Edmonds died on 6 September 1980 at Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, at age 84; buried at Bernie Memorial Cemetery.^4,6

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri.

Clarence Edmonds¹

M, b. November 1899, d. 18 June 1901

Father

William Eddie Edmonds¹ b. 21 Oct 1869, d. 27 Jun 1924

Mother

Lelah Mary Curtis¹ b. 5 Dec 1877, d. 23 Jul 1924

Last Edited

28 Jun 2013

Birth*

Clarence Edmonds was born in November 1899 at Stoddard, Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Clarence Edmonds died on 18 June 1901 at Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, at age 1; buried at Bernie Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri.

Mary Hearsum¹

F, b. 1897

Mother

Lelah Mary Curtis¹ b. 5 Dec 1877, d. 23 Jul 1924

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

Mary Hearsum was born in 1897 at Missouri; listed as a stepdaughter of William in 1910 census; last name illegible, no record in 1900 census, no marriage record.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Bernie, Stoddard, Missouri, in the household of William Eddie Edmonds and Lelah Mary Curtis; ED 182, sheet 4A, occupation lawyer, owned home, second marriage for each, Mary reported 3 children, 1 living.²

Citations

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

William Albert¹

M, b. circa 1850, d. circa 1879

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

William Albert was born circa 1850.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of Isaac Bert Curtis and Mary Ann Thompson, circa 1877; no marriage record; birth record of son is only information on a possible marriage.¹

Death*

William Albert died circa 1879 at Illinois; solely because Sarah was listed as a widow in the 1880 census.¹

Family

Sarah Curtis b. 1853

Child

William Albert¹ b. 20 Mar 1878, d. b Jun 1880

Citations

[S2206] Edwards County Clerk, Edwards County, Illinois Birth Records.

William Albert¹

M, b. 20 March 1878, d. before June 1880

Father

William Albert¹ b. c 1850, d. c 1879

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1853

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

William Albert was born on 20 March 1878 at Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.¹

Death*

He died before June 1880 at Illinois; no further record.¹

Citations

[S2206] Edwards County Clerk, Edwards County, Illinois Birth Records.

Infant Son Curtis¹

M, b. 27 May 1879, d. before 1 June 1880

Father

Franklin Curtis¹ b. 22 May 1856, d. 29 Sep 1926

Mother

Mary Sabra Gawthorp¹ b. 22 May 1863, d. 1 Feb 1910

Last Edited

25 Apr 2013

Birth*

Infant Son Curtis was born on 27 May 1879 at Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois; attended by H.T. Herndon.¹

Death*

He died before 1 June 1880 at Edwards, Illinois; not present in 1880 census.

Citations

[S2206] Edwards County Clerk, Edwards County, Illinois Birth Records.

Richard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 25 November 1802, d. 17 August 1873

Father

Robert Curtis³ b. 29 Mar 1765, d. b 26 Sep 1846

Mother

Sarah Ann Dean³ b. 29 Mar 1765, d. b 8 Jun 1834

Last Edited

30 Sep 2016

Birth*

Richard Curtis was born on 25 November 1802 at Haxey, Lincolnshire, England.^1,4

Christening

He was christened on 26 December 1802 at Haxey, Lincolnshire, England.⁴

Marriage*

He married Sarah Lambert on 6 October 1826 at Epworth, Lincolnshire, England.^1,3,5

Immigration*

Richard Curtis and Sarah Lambert immigrated circa July 1829 to United States.¹

Census*

Richard Curtis and Sarah Lambert appeared on the census of 1830 at Edwards, Illinois, page 52, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 2 females under 5, 2 females 1-19.⁶

Marriage*

Richard Curtis married Catherine Hallam on 9 October 1833 at White, Illinois; groom's 2nd marriage.^1,3

Census

Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 at Edwards, Illinois, 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.⁷

Census*

He and Catherine Hallam appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Edwards, Illinois, page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.⁸

Note*

Real estate value: $2,000; personal estate value: $600.⁹

Occupation

Richard Curtis was farmer on 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois.⁹

Census

He and Catherine Hallam appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, 114/114; enumerated 13 June 1860.⁹

Census

Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, household 55/55; occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000.¹⁰

Death*

Richard Curtis died on 17 August 1873 at White, Illinois, at age 70; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^1,3,11

Family 1

Sarah Lambert b. 25 Nov 1802, d. Feb 1832

Children

Ann Curtis+¹ b. 7 Jan 1827, d. 9 Feb 1898
Selina Curtis¹ b. 25 May 1829, d. 7 Jul 1920
John B. Curtis+¹ b. 13 Nov 1831, d. 8 Nov 1891

Family 2

Catherine Hallam b. 6 Apr 1816, d. 4 Mar 1886

Children

Joshua Curtis+¹ b. 21 May 1834, d. 7 Mar 1901
Elizabeth Curtis+¹ b. 8 Dec 1836, d. 6 Feb 1915
Sarah W. Curtis+¹ b. 14 Jan 1839, d. 23 Jul 1922
Robert Sonson Curtis¹ b. 29 Sep 1840, d. 3 Apr 1912
Joseph Dean Curtis+¹² b. 29 Sep 1840, d. 14 Feb 1907
William Locker Curtis+¹² b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887
Maria Curtis+¹² b. 26 May 1843, d. 7 Apr 1879
Thomas Buxton Curtis+¹² b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928
George Washington Curtis+¹² b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908
Martha Curtis¹² b. 27 Dec 1847, d. 10 Mar 1855
Charlotte Curtis¹² b. 13 Dec 1850, d. 15 Jul 1852
Daniel Galoway Curtis+¹² b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923
Samuel Wesley Curtis+¹² b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930
Richard Arthur Curtis+¹² b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[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).
[S2226] Family Search (England-EASy), England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
[S2228] Family Search (England-VR), England Marriages 1538-1973.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population AEH, p. 14.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Albion P. O., p. 821 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., The French Creek Precinct, Grayville P. O., p. 7/325 & p. 8/326 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S2326] Illinois County District and Probate Courts, Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 2.

Sarah Lambert¹

F, b. 25 November 1802, d. February 1832

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

Sarah Lambert was born on 25 November 1802 at Haxey, Lincolnshire, England.²

Marriage*

She married Richard Curtis, son of Robert Curtis and Sarah Ann Dean, on 6 October 1826 at Epworth, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 6 October 1826,her married name was Curtis.

Immigration*

Sarah Lambert and Richard Curtis immigrated circa July 1829 to United States.¹

Census*

Sarah Lambert and Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 at Edwards, Illinois, page 52, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 2 females under 5, 2 females 1-19.⁴

Death*

Sarah Lambert died in February 1832 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 29.²

Family

Richard Curtis b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Children

Ann Curtis+¹ b. 7 Jan 1827, d. 9 Feb 1898
Selina Curtis¹ b. 25 May 1829, d. 7 Jul 1920
John B. Curtis+¹ b. 13 Nov 1831, d. 8 Nov 1891

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S2228] Family Search (England-VR), England Marriages 1538-1973.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.

Catherine Hallam¹

F, b. 6 April 1816, d. 4 March 1886

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Catherine Hallam was born on 6 April 1816 at Bradbourne, Derbyshire, England.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Richard Curtis, son of Robert Curtis and Sarah Ann Dean, on 9 October 1833 at White, Illinois; groom's 2nd marriage.^1,3

Married Name

As of 9 October 1833,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Catherine Hallam and Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Edwards, Illinois, page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.⁴

Census

Catherine Hallam and Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, 114/114; enumerated 13 June 1860.⁵

Census

Catherine Hallam and Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, household 55/55; occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000.⁶

Occupation*

Catherine Hallam was keeping house on 1 June 1870 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census*

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 page 444D, widowed, 2 sons, grandson, and stepdaughter Salina.⁸

Death*

She died on 4 March 1886 at White, Illinois, at age 69; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^2,3,9

Family

Richard Curtis b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Children

Joshua Curtis+¹ b. 21 May 1834, d. 7 Mar 1901
Elizabeth Curtis+¹ b. 8 Dec 1836, d. 6 Feb 1915
Sarah W. Curtis+¹ b. 14 Jan 1839, d. 23 Jul 1922
Robert Sonson Curtis¹ b. 29 Sep 1840, d. 3 Apr 1912
Joseph Dean Curtis+¹⁰ b. 29 Sep 1840, d. 14 Feb 1907
William Locker Curtis+¹⁰ b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887
Maria Curtis+¹⁰ b. 26 May 1843, d. 7 Apr 1879
Thomas Buxton Curtis+¹⁰ b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928
George Washington Curtis+¹⁰ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908
Martha Curtis¹⁰ b. 27 Dec 1847, d. 10 Mar 1855
Charlotte Curtis¹⁰ b. 13 Dec 1850, d. 15 Jul 1852
Daniel Galoway Curtis+¹⁰ b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923
Samuel Wesley Curtis+¹⁰ b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930
Richard Arthur Curtis+¹⁰ b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[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 AEH, p. 14.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Albion P. O., p. 821 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., The French Creek Precinct, Grayville P. O., p. 7/325 & p. 8/326 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., The French Creek Precinct, Grayville P. O., p. 7/325 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 2.

Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 7 January 1827, d. 9 February 1898

Father

Richard Curtis¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Mother

Sarah Lambert¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. Feb 1832

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ann Curtis was born on 7 January 1827 at Haxey, Lincolnshire, England.¹

Christening

She was christened on 25 February 1827 at Haxey, Lincolnshire, England.²

(Witness) Immigration

She witnessed the immigration of Richard Curtis and Sarah Lambert circa July 1829 at United States.¹

(Witness) Census

Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Sarah Lambert; page 52, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 2 females under 5, 2 females 1-19.³

(Witness) Census

Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis; 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.⁴

Census*

Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 at Grayville, White, Illinois, page 307, living with J.B. and Elizabeth Jolly a merchant; age is off by 5 years, but appears to be her.⁵

Married Name

As of 10 September 1855,her married name was Smith.

Marriage*

She married Andrew Smith on 10 September 1855 at White, Illinois.^6,7

Census

Ann Curtis and Andrew Smith appeared on the census of 4 September 1860 at White, Illinois, page 270, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 2 children; shared home with a Morrison family.⁸

Census

Ann Curtis and Andrew Smith appeared on the census of 4 June 1870 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, page 269, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,500, 4 children.⁹

Census*

Ann Curtis and Andrew Smith appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Mill Shoals, White, Illinois, p. 230C, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹⁰

Death*

Ann Curtis died on 9 February 1898 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 71.^1,11

Family

Andrew Smith b. 27 Jan 1834, d. 26 Jan 1915

Children

Olive Smith¹² b. 9 May 1857, d. 13 Aug 1857
Mary E. Smith⁸ b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 26 Jun 1863
William Alexander Smith+⁶ b. 12 Apr 1860, d. 27 Nov 1933
Joseph Smith¹² b. 1862, d. b 1870
Sarah Salina Smith⁶ b. Aug 1862
Rosvida M. Smith⁶ b. 28 Oct 1864
Charles Richard Smith+⁶ b. Feb 1869, d. 18 Nov 1944

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S2226] Family Search (England-EASy), England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 3.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, IL Marriage Search, Curtis/s Brides, p. 1 (as of 12 Oct 1999).
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population LDS disk 29.
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Selina Curtis^1,2

F, b. 25 May 1829, d. 7 July 1920

Father

Richard Curtis¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Mother

Sarah Lambert¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. Feb 1832

Last Edited

30 Sep 2016

Birth*

Selina Curtis was born on 25 May 1829 at Haxey, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2,3

(Witness) Immigration

She witnessed the immigration of Richard Curtis and Sarah Lambert circa July 1829 at United States.¹

(Witness) Census

Selina Curtis appeared on the census of 1830 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Sarah Lambert; page 52, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 30-39, 2 females under 5, 2 females 1-19.⁴

(Witness) Census

Selina Curtis appeared on the census of 1840 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis; 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.⁵

(Witness) Census

Selina Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Selina Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; 114/114; enumerated 13 June 1860.²

Occupation*

Selina Curtis was domestic on 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; household 55/55; occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000.⁷

Occupation

Selina Curtis was keeping house on 1 June 1870 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.⁸

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census in the household of Catherine Hallam; page 444D, widowed, 2 sons, grandson, and stepdaughter Salina.⁹

(Witness) Census

Selina Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Elizabeth Curtis.¹⁰

(Witness) Census

Selina Curtis appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore; ED 19, sheet 16B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 7 children, 5 living, Selina lived with them.¹¹

Death*

Selina Curtis died on 7 July 1920 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 91; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^1,12

Note*

Selina was only 7 weeks old when she came to America with her parents. She never married but lived at home and helped care for the next large family of her father and stepmother--14 children. When only Robert, her brother, was left at home, she kept house for him. After his marriage, Selina went to different places to live with her brothers and sisters. She also lived with her niece, Lucy Fearn, for a while.¹³

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Albion P. O., p. 821 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population AEH, p. 14.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., The French Creek Precinct, Grayville P. O., p. 7/325 & p. 8/326 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., The French Creek Precinct, Grayville P. O., p. 7/325 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 53.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

John B. Curtis¹

M, b. 13 November 1831, d. 8 November 1891

Father

Richard Curtis¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Mother

Sarah Lambert¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. Feb 1832

Last Edited

16 Mar 2013

Birth*

John B. Curtis was born on 13 November 1831 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis; 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.²

(Witness) Census

John B. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.³

Marriage*

John B. Curtis married Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland on 29 April 1856 at Edwards, Illinois.^4,5

Census*

John B. Curtis appeared on the census of 26 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 845, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 3 children.⁶

Census

He and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 302b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 7 children at home.⁷

Census*

John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.⁸

Death*

John B. Curtis died on 8 November 1891 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 59; buried at Union Cemetery.¹

Note*

John added the "B" to his name so his mail would be delivered correctly.⁹

Family

Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland b. 13 May 1840, d. 19 Jul 1920

Children

Mary A. Smith+¹⁰ b. 31 Jan 1854, d. 26 Apr 1927
Samuel Lewis Curtis+¹¹ b. 16 Nov 1858, d. 12 Mar 1938
Charles Wesley Curtis+¹¹ b. 19 Apr 1860, d. 23 May 1930
Sarah Margaret Curtis¹¹ b. 27 Jun 1861, d. 1 Oct 1864
Olive Melissa Curtis+¹¹ b. 4 Oct 1862, d. 8 Oct 1931
Anna Loid Curtis+¹¹ b. 16 Feb 1864, d. 28 Dec 1941
Ellen Margaret Curtis¹¹ b. 7 Oct 1865, d. 6 Oct 1890
James McKindree Curtis+¹¹ b. 3 Jul 1867, d. 30 Nov 1961
John Richard Curtis+¹¹ b. 12 Dec 1869, d. 12 Mar 1927
Ida May Curtis+¹¹ b. 11 Oct 1873, d. 6 Dec 1955
Rosa Selina Curtis¹¹ b. 17 May 1875, d. 28 Aug 1876
Alice Nora Curtis+¹¹ b. 24 Dec 1877, d. 7 Mar 1927
Marion Luther Curtis+¹¹ b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 10 Jan 1929
Grace Victoria Curtis+¹¹ b. 12 Feb 1883, d. 23 Jul 1951
Robert Logan Curtis¹¹ b. 17 Jul 1884, d. 1961

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population AEH, p. 14.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 3.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Copeland.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 16.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 5.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 4.

Joshua Curtis¹

M, b. 21 May 1834, d. 7 March 1901

Father

Richard Curtis¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Mother

Catherine Hallam¹ b. 6 Apr 1816, d. 4 Mar 1886

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Joshua Curtis was born on 21 May 1834 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3,1,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis; 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.⁵

(Witness) Census

Joshua Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.⁶

Marriage*

Joshua Curtis married Ann Woods on 8 January 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census

Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, occupation farmer, real estate value at $1,200, 2 children and John Lenard, laborer, 22, b. England.³

Census

Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 289b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,800, 5 children at home.⁸

Census*

Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Albion Township, Edwards, Illinois, page 415B, occupation farmer, 9 children at home.⁹

Census

Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 43 years, 11 children, 8 living.²

Death*

Joshua Curtis died on 7 March 1901 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 66; buried at Union Cemetery.^1,4,10

Family

Ann Woods b. 2 Sep 1837, d. 21 Feb 1901

Children

Richard Albert Curtis¹¹ b. 8 Nov 1857, d. 14 Jul 1924
David Curtis+¹¹ b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 22 Aug 1927
Francis Marion Curtis+¹¹ b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 15 Sep 1937
George L. Curtis¹¹ b. 27 Aug 1863, d. 4 Mar 1864
Nathan B. Curtis¹¹ b. 23 Jan 1865, d. 4 Aug 1866
Nathan Lavinas Curtis+¹¹ b. 28 Apr 1867, d. 10 Mar 1923
Joshua Lee Curtis+¹¹ b. 11 Apr 1869, d. 9 Aug 1904
George Woods Curtis+¹¹ b. 4 Nov 1871, d. 14 Jun 1935
John W. Curtis+¹¹ b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944
Jacob Curtis¹¹ b. 16 Jun 1876, d. 25 Dec 1881
Anna Catherine Curtis+¹¹ b. 3 Aug 1879, d. 15 Apr 1966

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 40.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Albion P. O., p. 845 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population AEH, p. 14.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Curtis/Wood.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 18.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 5.

Elizabeth Curtis¹

F, b. 8 December 1836, d. 6 February 1915

Father

Richard Curtis¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Mother

Catherine Hallam¹ b. 6 Apr 1816, d. 4 Mar 1886

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Elizabeth Curtis was born on 8 December 1836 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3,4,1,5,6

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis; 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.⁷

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 4 February 1857,her married name was Green.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Curtis married James Green on 4 February 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.^8,9

Census*

Elizabeth Curtis and James Green appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 835, occupation farmer, 1 son at home.⁴

Occupation*

Elizabeth Curtis was keeping house on 1 June 1870 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.³

Census

She and James Green appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, 12/12; enumerated 9 July 1870.³

Census*

Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.¹⁰

Death*

She died on 6 February 1915 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 78; buried at Old Albion Cemetery.^1,5,6

Family

James Green b. 26 Nov 1833, d. 21 Aug 1892

Children

Richard Walter Green⁸ b. 3 Jan 1860, d. 6 Mar 1942
George Oscar Green⁸ b. 14 Jan 1867, d. 17 Feb 1943

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S1] Census of Population AEH, p. 14.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., The French Creek Precinct, Albion P. O., p. 2/322 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Albion P. O., p. 837 (Heritage Quest Online).
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Old Albion, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 5.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Green/Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 53.

Sarah W. Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 14 January 1839, d. 23 July 1922

Father

Richard Curtis¹ b. 25 Nov 1802, d. 17 Aug 1873

Mother

Catherine Hallam¹ b. 6 Apr 1816, d. 4 Mar 1886

Last Edited

14 Jul 2013

Birth*

Sarah W. Curtis was born on 14 January 1839 at White, Illinois.^4,1,5,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis; 2 females under 5, 2 males 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 male 30-19, 1 female 20-29.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah W. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam; page 272, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $800, 12 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 2 June 1857,her married name was Kershaw.

Marriage*

Sarah W. Curtis married Willis M. Kershaw on 2 June 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.^7,8

Census*

Sarah W. Curtis and Willis M. Kershaw appeared on the census of 30 August 1860 at White, Illinois, page 567, occupatoin farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children.⁹

Census*

Sarah W. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Grayville Precinct, White, Illinois, page 395b, apparently widowed, real estate value at $4,000, 3 children and Thomas Curtis, age 24.¹⁰

Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, page 272A, 3 children, ink spill on original.¹¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Maria Kershaw and Thomas Beasley; ED 113, sheet 20B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, no children; Sarah lived with them.¹²

Census

Sarah W. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 176, sheet 2B, living with her daughter Maria, who married Bradley.¹³

Death*

She died on 23 July 1922 at White, Illinois, at age 83.^1,5,3

Family

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

Children

William K. Kershaw+⁷ b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931
Maria Kershaw⁷ b. Feb 1860, d. 23 Jul 1922
Hannah Kershaw⁷ b. Nov 1861, d. Jan 1944

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 1.
[S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate index.
[S1] Census of Population AEH, p. 14.
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 6.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900).
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.