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Jessie Carter Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 23 November 1870, d. 18 January 1895

Father

William Locker Curtis¹ b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887

Mother

Martha Kershaw¹ b. 4 Mar 1851, d. 6 Jan 1880

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Jessie Carter Curtis was born on 23 November 1870 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,4

Note*

Listed as a "son."²

Death*

She died on 18 January 1895 at Illinois at age 24; buried at Ridge Cemetery.⁴

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 6.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 26.
[S2326] Illinois County District and Probate Courts, Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, William Locker Curtis, 1887.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 28 March 1873, d. 1948

Father

William Locker Curtis¹ b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887

Mother

Martha Kershaw¹ b. 4 Mar 1851, d. 6 Jan 1880

Last Edited

1 Oct 2016

Name Variation

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis was also known as Maddie.³

Birth*

She was born on 28 March 1873 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Locker Curtis; page 454D, occupation farmer, widowed, 2 children and his brother Thomas' family.⁶

Married Name

As of 16 June 1888,her married name was Wells.⁷

Marriage*

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis married Thomas J. Wells on 16 June 1888 at Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census*

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis and Thomas J. Wells appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation laborer, owned home, married, 3 children, 1 living.⁸

Married Name

As of 27 November 1907,her married name was Coles.⁹

Marriage*

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis married Carlton R. Coles on 27 November 1907 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.⁹

Census*

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis and Carlton R. Coles appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, ED 24, sheet 6A, occupation teamster, owned home, no children.¹⁰

Death*

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis died in 1948; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville.^7,11

Family 1

Thomas J. Wells b. May 1867, d. 23 Sep 1903

Child

Clifton Wells⁷ b. May 1889, d. 1915

Family 2

Carlton R. Coles b. 4 Jan 1859, d. 19 Nov 1930

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 6.
[S2326] Illinois County District and Probate Courts, Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, William Locker Curtis, 1887.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 26.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.
[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992: date from marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2327] Francie Kieffer, "Misc Information," e-mail to Al Field, 1 October 2016.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Grove, Edwards, Illinois.

Robert Willis Curtis^1,2,3,4

M, b. 24 September 1877, d. January 1965

Father

William Locker Curtis¹ b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887

Mother

Martha Kershaw¹ b. 4 Mar 1851, d. 6 Jan 1880

Last Edited

29 Sep 2016

Birth*

Robert Willis Curtis was born on 24 September 1877 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,5,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Locker Curtis; page 454D, occupation farmer, widowed, 2 children and his brother Thomas' family.⁶

Marriage*

Robert Willis Curtis married Fannie Elizabeth Medler, daughter of Albert W. Medler and Lilly Adeline Curtis, on 20 September 1899 at Edwards, Illinois.^7,8

Census*

Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.²

Census

Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 sons, 2 living.⁹

Milit-Beg*

Robert Willis Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Fannie, described as medium height, medium build, light blue eyes, brown hair.³

Census

He and Fannie Elizabeth Medler appeared on the census of 10 June 1940 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.¹⁰

Death*

Robert Willis Curtis died in January 1965 at Illinois at age 87; no place given in SSDI; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, not in FindaGrave index.^1,11

Family

Fannie Elizabeth Medler b. Jun 1883, d. May 1959

Children

Allen Joseph Curtis⁷ b. 2 Oct 1900, d. 19 Mar 1988
Edward William Curtis⁷ b. 3 Feb 1904, d. Aug 1987

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 6.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S2326] Illinois County District and Probate Courts, Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, William Locker Curtis, 1887.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 26.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Edward Kershaw Jr.^1,2

M, b. 6 April 1802, d. 20 April 1879

Last Edited

1 Apr 2004

Birth*

Edward Kershaw Jr. was born on 6 April 1802 at England.^3,4

Marriage*

He married Maria Curtis, daughter of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 6 October 1870 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

Death*

Edward Kershaw Jr. died on 20 April 1879 at White, Illinois, at age 77.^3,4

Family

Maria Curtis b. 26 May 1843, d. 7 Apr 1879

Child

James Kershaw¹ b. 1 Aug 1877, d. 11 Oct 1950

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Kershaw/Curtis.
[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).

James Kershaw¹

M, b. 1 August 1877, d. 11 October 1950

Father

Edward Kershaw Jr.¹ b. 6 Apr 1802, d. 20 Apr 1879

Mother

Maria Curtis¹ b. 26 May 1843, d. 7 Apr 1879

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

James Kershaw was born on 1 August 1877 at Edwards, Illinois; not found in 1880 Illinois census; further research needed.²

Living*

He was living on 26 January 1947 at Yakima, Washington.¹

Death*

He died on 11 October 1950 at Yakima, Yakima, Washington, at age 73; buried at Tahoma Cemetery.^1,2

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Tahoma, Yakima, Washington.

Louisa May Holmes^1,2

F, b. 11 August 1857, d. 27 January 1940

Last Edited

6 Apr 2014

Birth*

Louisa May Holmes was born on 11 August 1857 at Scottsville, Wayne, Illinois; daughter of John B. Holmes and Selastine Johnston.²

Marriage*

She married Thomas Buxton Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 27 January 1884 at White, Illinois.^1,3

Married Name

As of 27 January 1884,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Louisa May Holmes and Thomas Buxton Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Liberty Village, White, Illinois, ED 108, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

Louisa May Holmes and Thomas Buxton Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, ED 133, sheet 5A, occupation own income, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Louisa May Holmes and Thomas Buxton Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, ED 167, sheet 5B, retired, renting, John lived next door, 2 grandchildren, last name Garrett.⁶

Census*

Louisa May Holmes appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Liberty Village, White, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2A, widowed, living with John's family.⁷

Death*

She died on 27 January 1940 at Liberty, White, Illinois, at age 82; buried at Mill Shoals Twp. in White County.²

Family

Thomas Buxton Curtis b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928

Children

John Richard Curtis+¹ b. 7 Mar 1885
Harry Wesley Curtis+¹ b. 8 Feb 1891

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S2241] Illinois County Clerks, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, IL Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis/Holmes.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 55.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Richard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 7 March 1885

Father

Thomas Buxton Curtis¹ b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928

Mother

Louisa May Holmes¹ b. 11 Aug 1857, d. 27 Jan 1940

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

John Richard Curtis was born on 7 March 1885 at Illinois.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Liberty Village, White, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Louisa May Holmes; ED 108, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

John Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Louisa May Holmes; ED 133, sheet 5A, occupation own income, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Marriage*

John Richard Curtis married Nona Boroah circa 1911.^1,5

Milit-Beg*

John Richard Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois, Morrison Brothers as a laborer, wife Nora, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.²

Census*

He and Nona Boroah appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, ED 167, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-mill, renting, Richard Curtis, age 29, b. Missouri lived with them, no occupation.⁶

Census

John Richard Curtis and Nona Boroah appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Liberty Village, White, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-flour mill, owned home valued at $800, 1 son and mother.⁵

Census

John Richard Curtis and Nona Boroah appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at Liberty Village, Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation floor walker-flour mill, owned home valued at $1,000, no children.⁷

Family

Nona Boroah b. 1877

Child

Richard Curtis⁵ b. 1918

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 55.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Nona Boroah¹

F, b. 1877

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nona Boroah was born in 1877 at Illinois.²

Marriage*

She married John Richard Curtis, son of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Louisa May Holmes, circa 1911.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1911,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Census*

Nona Boroah and John Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, ED 167, sheet 5B, occupation laborer-mill, renting, Richard Curtis, age 29, b. Missouri lived with them, no occupation.³

Census

Nona Boroah and John Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Liberty Village, White, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation laborer-flour mill, owned home valued at $800, 1 son and mother.²

Census

Nona Boroah and John Richard Curtis appeared on the census of 14 May 1940 at Liberty Village, Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2A, occupation floor walker-flour mill, owned home valued at $1,000, no children.⁴

Family

John Richard Curtis b. 7 Mar 1885

Child

Richard Curtis² b. 1918

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Harry Wesley Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 February 1891

Father

Thomas Buxton Curtis¹ b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928

Mother

Louisa May Holmes¹ b. 11 Aug 1857, d. 27 Jan 1940

Last Edited

16 Dec 2014

Birth*

Harry Wesley Curtis was born on 8 February 1891 at Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Harry Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Burnt Prairie Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Louisa May Holmes; ED 133, sheet 5A, occupation own income, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Marriage*

Harry Wesley Curtis married Etta Adelaide Taylor circa 1914 at Illinois.⁵

Milit-Beg*

Harry Wesley Curtis began military service on 5 June 1917 at Lebanon, St. Clair, Illinois, Presbyterian Church as a minister of the gospel in Lebanon; wife and child, described as medium height, slender, blue eyes, light hair.²

Census*

He and Etta Adelaide Taylor appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Lebanon, St. Clair, Illinois, ED 194, sheet 19A, occupation Presbyterian minister, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Harry Wesley Curtis and Etta Adelaide Taylor appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Miami City, Ottawa, Oklahoma, ED 14, sheet 1A, occupation Presbyterian clergyman, renting, 2 children.⁶

Census

Harry Wesley Curtis and Etta Adelaide Taylor appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Miami, Ottawa, Oklahoma, ED 12, sheet 17A, occupation church minister, renting, 2 children at home.⁷

Family

Etta Adelaide Taylor b. 1893

Children

Mary L. Curtis⁵ b. 1915
Thomas Edwin Curtis⁶ b. 1927, d. 7 Jul 2014
Cathryn Curtis⁷ b. 1931

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 55.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ina Curtis¹

F, b. August 1876

Father

Thomas Buxton Curtis¹ b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928

Mother

Martha Walls¹ b. 1854, d. b 1884

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ina Curtis was born in August 1876 at Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Martha Walls; page 454D, occupation farmer, 1 daughter, living with his brother William.³

(Witness) Census

Ina Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Liberty Village, White, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Louisa May Holmes; ED 108, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.²

Note*

No further record.

Family

Child

Eileen Martha Perry⁴ b. 23 Mar 1897

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 55.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Eileen Martha Perry^1,2

F, b. 23 March 1897

Mother

Ina Curtis³ b. Aug 1876

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Eileen Martha Perry was born on 23 March 1897 at Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Liberty Village, White, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Buxton Curtis and Louisa May Holmes; ED 108, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-saw mill, renting, second marriage 2 children, 2 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 55.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, birth record index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Harriet Williamson¹

F, b. 1853, d. circa 1880

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

Harriet Williamson was born in 1853 at Indiana.²

Census*

She appeared on the census of 23 June 1870 at Massalon Twp., Wayne, Illinois, page 233, single, living with her siblings.

Marriage*

She married George Washington Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 22 January 1871 at Edwards, Illinois; groom's 1st marriage.¹

Married Name

As of 22 January 1871,her married name was Curtis.

Death*

Harriet Williamson died circa 1880 at Edwards, Illinois; George remarried in 1881.³

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Children

Clarence Richard Curtis+⁴ b. 24 Sep 1872
James Curtis⁵ b. 24 Feb 1880

Citations

[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Williamson.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.

Mary Lucinda Howell^1,2,3

F, b. 15 January 1855, d. 25 August 1930

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mary Lucinda Howell was born on 15 January 1855 at White, Illinois; daughter of Andrew Jackson Howell and Mary Lucinda Meadows.^2,4,3,5

Marriage*

She married George Washington Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 7 September 1881 at Edwards, Illinois; In the 1900 census record, the groom's length of marriage was entered as 18 years (thus c. 1882), which was then crossed out and 15 years (thus c. 1885) entered. The wife's length was entered as 15 years.^6,7

Married Name

As of 7 September 1881,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Mary Lucinda Howell and George Washington Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 18 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁶

Census*

Mary Lucinda Howell appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Ponca City, Dixon, Nebraska, ED 88, sheet 7B, widowed, owned home, 4 children, 3 living.⁸

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Laurel Village, Cedar, Nebraska, in the household of Franklin Andrew Curtis; ED 48, sheet 2A, occupation manager-oil station, 2 children and Mary.⁹

Death*

Mary Lucinda Howell died on 25 August 1930 at Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, at age 75; buried at Laurel Cemetery.³

Family

George Washington Curtis b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Children

Wallace Oscar Curtis+⁶ b. 4 Aug 1883, d. 2 Apr 1971
Franklin Andrew Curtis+⁶ b. 18 Aug 1886, d. 26 Feb 1961
Daisy Curtis¹⁰ b. 18 Aug 1886, d. b Dec 1886
Howard Wesley Curtis+⁶ b. 18 Aug 1889

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
[S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska.
[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.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Dixon Precinct, Supv. Dist. 14, Enum. Dist. 18, Sheet 2A, p. 49 (Genealogy.com).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Curtis/Howell.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.

Clarence Richard Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 September 1872

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Mother

Harriet Williamson¹ b. 1853, d. c 1880

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Clarence Richard Curtis was born on 24 September 1872 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census in the household of Catherine Hallam; page 444D, widowed, 2 sons, grandson, and stepdaughter Salina.⁴

Marriage*

Clarence Richard Curtis married Emma Augusta St. Ledger circa 1897 at Illinois.⁵

Census

Clarence Richard Curtis and Emma Augusta St. Ledger appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Ponca City, Dixon, Nebraska, ED 81, sheet 2A, occupation carpenter, renting, married 2 years, 1 daughter.⁶

Census*

Clarence Richard Curtis and Emma Augusta St. Ledger appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Ponca Twp., Dixon, Nebraska, ED 87, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, renting, married 14 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁷

Milit-Beg*

Clarence Richard Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, daughter Nina.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 17B, occupation saleman-medicine, owned home, widowed, 4 children.⁸

Family

Emma Augusta St. Ledger b. Feb 1872, d. bt 1911 - 1918

Children

Nina B. Curtis⁷ b. 17 Mar 1898, d. Dec 1975
Elsie Curtis⁷ b. 1900
Francis Curtis⁷ b. 1903, d. 13 Jun 1922
Aleta M. Curtis⁷ b. 15 May 1904, d. 26 Mar 1994

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population LDS disk 28.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Wallace Oscar Curtis^1,2

M, b. 4 August 1883, d. 2 April 1971

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Mother

Mary Lucinda Howell³ b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Wallace Oscar Curtis was born on 4 August 1883 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois; birth record says 1 August 1883.^3,4,5

Occupation*

He was farm laborer on 1 June 1900 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Washington Curtis and Mary Lucinda Howell; occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 18 years, 4 children, 3 living.³

Marriage*

Wallace Oscar Curtis married Mabel Louise Menzies circa 1907 at Illinois.⁵

Census*

Wallace Oscar Curtis and Mabel Louise Menzies appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Ponca City, Dixon, Nebraska, ED 88, sheet 11A, occupation carpenter, owned home, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

Wallace Oscar Curtis and Mabel Louise Menzies appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Grant Precinct, Colfax, Nebraska, ED 53, sheet 10A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 4 children.⁶

Census

Wallace Oscar Curtis and Mabel Louise Menzies appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at St. Edwards, Boone, Nebraska, ED 3, sheet 10A, occupation restaurant proprietor, renting, 4 children.⁷

Marriage*

Wallace Oscar Curtis married Rosa Mae Henry on 2 September 1950 at Port Orchard, Kitsap, Washington.²

Death*

Wallace Oscar Curtis died on 2 April 1971 at Port Orchard, Kitsap, Washington, at age 87; in a Yakima hospital; buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Port Orchard.^5,8

Family 1

Mabel Louise Menzies b. 24 Jan 1891, d. 7 Feb 1945

Children

Effie A. Curtis² b. 17 Mar 1908, d. 1 Mar 1965
George Allen Curtis+² b. 9 Nov 1909, d. 9 Jul 1976
Dorothy M. Curtis² b. 12 Sep 1912, d. 28 Jun 1984
Donald Menzies Curtis² b. 5 Dec 1914, d. 16 Aug 1978

Family 2

Rosa Mae Henry b. 30 Nov 1896, d. 5 May 1982

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Dixon Precinct, Supv. Dist. 14, Enum. Dist. 18, Sheet 2A, p. 49 (Genealogy.com).
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Knights, Kitsap, Washington.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Franklin Andrew Curtis^1,2

M, b. 18 August 1886, d. 26 February 1961

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Mother

Mary Lucinda Howell³ b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Franklin Andrew Curtis was born on 18 August 1886 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

Franklin Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Ponca City, Dixon, Nebraska, in the household of Mary Lucinda Howell; ED 88, sheet 7B, widowed, owned home, 4 children, 3 living.⁵

Marriage*

Franklin Andrew Curtis married Gladys Wilcox circa 1914 at Nebraska.⁶

Marriage

Franklin Andrew Curtis married Janet Estelle Davis circa 1919 at Nebraska.⁶

Census*

Franklin Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Laurel Village, Cedar, Nebraska, ED 48, sheet 2A, occupation manager-oil station, 2 children and Mary.⁷

Census*

He and Janet Estelle Davis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska, ED 29, sheet 4A, occupation agent-oil company, owned home valued at $3,000, 2 children.⁸

Death*

Franklin Andrew Curtis died on 26 February 1961 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, at age 74.⁶

Family 1

Gladys Wilcox b. 27 Jan 1894, d. 23 Aug 1918

Children

Glen F. Curtis⁹ b. 19 Apr 1916, d. 24 Jun 2007
Harlin Wilcox Curtis+⁷ b. 11 Dec 1917, d. 15 Oct 1996

Family 2

Janet Estelle Davis b. 24 Jun 1896, d. 14 Jul 1953

Child

Charles C. Curtis⁸ b. 31 Jul 1922, d. 22 Aug 2002

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Dixon Precinct, Supv. Dist. 14, Enum. Dist. 18, Sheet 2A, p. 49 (Genealogy.com).
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodside, Butler, Ohio.

Howard Wesley Curtis^1,2

M, b. 18 August 1889

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Mother

Mary Lucinda Howell³ b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930

Last Edited

16 Nov 2013

Birth*

Howard Wesley Curtis was born on 18 August 1889 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,2

Occupation*

He was farm laborer on 1 June 1900 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.³

(Witness) Census

Howard Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Ponca City, Dixon, Nebraska, in the household of Mary Lucinda Howell; ED 88, sheet 7B, widowed, owned home, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Marriage*

Howard Wesley Curtis married Bessie Bell Huff circa 1915.^5,6

Census*

Howard Wesley Curtis and Bessie Bell Huff appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 at Sargent Bluff Town, Woodbury, Iowa, ED 244, sheet 5A, occupation home carpenter, tenure unknown, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

Howard Wesley Curtis and Bessie Bell Huff appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at Woodbury, Woodbury, Iowa, ED 79, sheet 8A, occupation house carpenter, owned home, 2 children.⁷

Census

Howard Wesley Curtis and Bessie Bell Huff appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Woodbury, Woodbury, Iowa, ED 101, sheet 11A, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.⁶

Family

Bessie Bell Huff b. 1890

Children

Dora L. Curtis⁶ b. 1915
Howard Calvin Curtis⁸ b. 4 Apr 1926, d. Nov 1959

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.
[S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Dixon Precinct, Supv. Dist. 14, Enum. Dist. 18, Sheet 2A, p. 49 (Genealogy.com).
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2217] Unknown volume, Vital Record: birth record index for Howard Calvin Curtis, unknown repository.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2217] Unknown volume, Vital Record: birth record index, unknown repository.

Mary Jane Coad¹

F, b. 2 November 1847, d. 19 April 1917

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Mary Jane Coad was born on 2 November 1847 at White, Illinois; daughter of Thomas Coad b. England and Margaret Rotramel b. Kentucky.^2,3,4,5

Marriage*

She married Daniel Galoway Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 18 October 1874 at Edwards, Illinois.⁶

Married Name

As of 18 October 1874,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Mary Jane Coad and Daniel Galoway Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census

Mary Jane Coad and Daniel Galoway Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Dixon Township, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 4 children, 3 living.²

Census

Mary Jane Coad and Daniel Galoway Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁸

Death*

Mary Jane Coad died on 19 April 1917 at White, Illinois, at age 69; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^3,4

Family

Daniel Galoway Curtis b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923

Children

Thomas Jefferson Curtis+¹ b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952
Margaret (Maggie) Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1877, d. 21 Mar 1931
Chester E. Curtis⁹ b. 23 Nov 1881, d. 25 Feb 1898
Harrison Clifton Curtis+¹ b. 20 Oct 1886, d. 21 Oct 1961

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[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).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Coad.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 6.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Thomas Jefferson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 July 1875, d. March 1952

Father

Daniel Galoway Curtis¹ b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923

Mother

Mary Jane Coad¹ b. 2 Nov 1847, d. 19 Apr 1917

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis was born on 27 July 1875 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad.³

(Witness) Census

Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Dixon Township, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Marriage*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis married Rosa Adeline Medler on 8 May 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, 1 daughter.⁶

Milit-Beg*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis began military service on 9 September 1918 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Rosa, described as medium height, stout, blue eyes, dark hair, small finger off left hand.²

Census

He and Rosa Adeline Medler appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.⁷

Census*

Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 5A, occupation farm laborer, owned home, married, living alone.⁸

Death*

He died in March 1952 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 76; no Illinois death or cemetery record, living alone in 1930, not present in 1940 census.^9,10

Family

Rosa Adeline Medler b. 16 Nov 1885, d. 20 Sep 1946

Children

Easter Marie Curtis+⁵ b. Apr 1909, d. b 1940
Rolla Edward Curtis+⁵ b. 20 Aug 1911, d. 2 Jul 1944

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 6.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Harrison Clifton Curtis^1,2

M, b. 20 October 1886, d. 21 October 1961

Father

Daniel Galoway Curtis¹ b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923

Mother

Mary Jane Coad¹ b. 2 Nov 1847, d. 19 Apr 1917

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Harrison Clifton Curtis was born on 20 October 1886 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Dixon Township, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 4 children, 3 living.³

Census*

Harrison Clifton Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, single.⁴

Marriage*

He married Ella Potter circa 1914 at Illinois; no marriage record located in state index.^5,6

Milit-Beg*

Harrison Clifton Curtis began military service on 5 June 1917 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, married, described as short, medium build, gray eyes, light hair, sickly wife.²

Census

He and Ella Potter appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, no children, Layman Potter lived with them.⁷

Census*

Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 7, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.⁶

Census

Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter appeared on the census of 4 June 1940 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 11A, occupation carpenter-odd jobs, owned home, 1 son.⁸

Death*

Harrison Clifton Curtis died on 21 October 1961 at Illinois at age 75; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Edwards County; not found in FindaGrave index.⁹

Family

Ella Potter b. 9 Dec 1888, d. 15 Aug 1968

Child

Francis Daniel Curtis+⁵ b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 25 Feb 2002

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis¹

F, b. 4 January 1877, d. 21 March 1931

Father

Daniel Galoway Curtis¹ b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923

Mother

Mary Jane Coad¹ b. 2 Nov 1847, d. 19 Apr 1917

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis was born on 4 January 1877 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad.²

(Witness) Census

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Dixon Township, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 2 March 1915,her married name was Nettleton.¹

Marriage*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis married James Alvin Nettleton on 2 March 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis and James Alvin Nettleton appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁶

Death*

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis died on 21 March 1931 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 54; buried at "No. 7" Cemetery.^1,3

Family

James Alvin Nettleton b. 3 Oct 1883

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 6.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcrip.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

James Alvin Nettleton^1,2

M, b. 3 October 1883

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

James Alvin Nettleton was born on 3 October 1883 at Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Margaret (Maggie) Curtis, daughter of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad, on 2 March 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Milit-Beg*

James Alvin Nettleton began military service on 12 September 1918 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, married.²

Census*

He and Margaret (Maggie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁴

Family

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis b. 4 Jan 1877, d. 21 Mar 1931

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lydia Alice Hensley^1,2

F, b. 15 September 1859, d. 9 December 1941

Last Edited

30 Jun 2013

Birth*

Lydia Alice Hensley was born on 15 September 1859 at Lewis, Tennessee; daughter of Louis Hensley and Senea Reeves.^3,4,5

Marriage*

She married an unknown person on 25 April 1875 at Edwards, Illinois; first marriage to James Webb.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel Wesley Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 31 December 1890 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,6

Married Name

As of 31 December 1890,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Lydia Alice Hensley and Samuel Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁷

Census

Lydia Alice Hensley and Samuel Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned faqrm, married 19 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁸

Census

Lydia Alice Hensley and Samuel Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children, Senia Hensley and Jessie Webb.⁸

Census

Lydia Alice Hensley appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 7, sheet 3A, widowed, owned home, 1 son.⁹

Census*

She appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 7, sheet 1B, widowed, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children.¹⁰

Death*

She died on 9 December 1941 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 82; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^3,4,5

Family

Samuel Wesley Curtis b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930

Children

William McKinley Curtis+¹ b. 26 Jan 1892, d. Feb 1972
Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis¹¹ b. 27 May 1894, d. 5 Apr 1916
Cora Curtis¹ b. 13 Dec 1897, d. 15 Jun 1971
Theodore Roosevelt Curtis¹ b. 15 Jul 1900, d. 1955

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
[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).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Webb.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 58.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis^1,2

F, b. 27 May 1894, d. 5 April 1916

Father

Samuel Wesley Curtis¹ b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930

Mother

Lydia Alice Hensley¹ b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941

Last Edited

30 Jun 2013

Birth*

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis was born on 27 May 1894 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned faqrm, married 19 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 3 January 1915,her married name was Brown.²

Marriage*

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis married Frank Earl Brown on 3 January 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.²

Death*

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis died on 5 April 1916 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 21.⁶

Family

Frank Earl Brown b. 3 Apr 1892

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 58.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death record transcript.

William McKinley Curtis^1,2

M, b. 26 January 1892, d. February 1972

Father

Samuel Wesley Curtis¹ b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930

Mother

Lydia Alice Hensley¹ b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941

Last Edited

1 Jul 2013

Birth*

William McKinley Curtis was born on 26 January 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 5 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

William McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned faqrm, married 19 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁴

Marriage*

William McKinley Curtis married Myrtle E. Potter on 29 November 1914 at Edwards, Illinois.^5,6

Milit-Beg*

William McKinley Curtis began military service on 5 June 1917 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife and child, described as tall, slender, blue eyes, light brown hair.³

Census*

He and Myrtle E. Potter appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 23, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children; lived next to Charles Potter.⁴

Census

William McKinley Curtis and Myrtle E. Potter appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation clerk-general store, renting, 3 children.⁷

Census

William McKinley Curtis and Myrtle E. Potter appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-merchandise store, renting, 1 son.⁸

Death*

William McKinley Curtis died in February 1972 at Caledonia, Boone, Illinois, at age 80; buried at Scottish Cemetery in Caledonia, date on tombstone obscured.^9,10,6

Family

Myrtle E. Potter b. 17 Dec 1892, d. 5 Sep 1967

Children

Charles Wesley Curtis⁵ b. 29 Nov 1915, d. 3 May 2005
Anna E. Curtis⁵ b. 1917
Harold L. Curtis⁷ b. 4 Mar 1930, d. 1 Dec 2016

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 58.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Scottish, Boone, Illinois.

Cora Curtis¹

F, b. 13 December 1897, d. 15 June 1971

Father

Samuel Wesley Curtis¹ b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930

Mother

Lydia Alice Hensley¹ b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Cora Curtis was born on 13 December 1897 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Cora Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned faqrm, married 19 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Cora Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children, Senia Hensley and Jessie Webb.⁴

(Witness) Census

Cora Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 7, sheet 1B, widowed, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Cora Curtis died on 15 June 1971 at Grayville, White, Illinois, at age 73; burial unknown.³

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 58.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Theodore Roosevelt Curtis¹

M, b. 15 July 1900, d. 1955

Father

Samuel Wesley Curtis² b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930

Mother

Lydia Alice Hensley² b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941

Last Edited

30 Jun 2013

Birth*

Theodore Roosevelt Curtis was born on 15 July 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,1

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned faqrm, married 19 years, 6 children, 5 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Theodore Roosevelt Curtis registered for the draft at RR 1, Grayville, White, Illinois; at the time, he was employed by his father Wesley as a farmer, single, registered at Albion.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 22, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children, Senia Hensley and Jessie Webb.³

(Witness) Census

Theodore Roosevelt Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 7, sheet 3A, widowed, owned home, 1 son.⁴

(Witness) Census

Theodore Roosevelt Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Lydia Alice Hensley; ED 7, sheet 1B, widowed, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Theodore Roosevelt Curtis died in 1955 at Illinois; buried at Ridge Cemetery.⁶

Citations

[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Amanda Elizabeth Moore^1,2

F, b. 6 September 1858, d. 28 July 1927

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Amanda Elizabeth Moore was born on 6 September 1858 at Grayville, White, Illinois; daughter of Samuel Moore and Dorcas Morris.^3,4,2,5

Marriage*

She married Richard Arthur Curtis, son of Richard Curtis and Catherine Hallam, on 10 July 1876 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,6

Married Name

As of 10 July 1876,her married name was Curtis.

Census

Amanda Elizabeth Moore and Richard Arthur Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census*

Amanda Elizabeth Moore and Richard Arthur Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.⁸

Census

Amanda Elizabeth Moore and Richard Arthur Curtis appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 16B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 32 years, 7 children, 5 living, Selina lived with them.⁹

Death*

Amanda Elizabeth Moore died on 28 July 1927 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 68; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^3,4,2,5

Family

Richard Arthur Curtis b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917

Children

Lucy Catherine Curtis+¹⁰ b. 8 Oct 1876, d. 21 Feb 1964
Mark Curtis¹⁰ b. 7 Apr 1878, d. 9 Apr 1878
James Frederick Curtis+¹⁰ b. 21 Mar 1879, d. Jan 1973
Frances (Fannie) Marie Curtis¹⁰ b. 21 Jan 1881, d. 6 Jul 1952
Benjamin Garfield Curtis+¹⁰ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958
Selina Elizabeth Curtis+¹⁰ b. 26 Dec 1888
Mary Sarah Curtis¹⁰ b. 25 Dec 1893, d. 4 Oct 1895

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[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).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Curtis/Moore.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 22.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.

Lucy Catherine Curtis¹

F, b. 8 October 1876, d. 21 February 1964

Father

Richard Arthur Curtis¹ b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917

Mother

Amanda Elizabeth Moore¹ b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lucy Catherine Curtis was born on 8 October 1876 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore.⁴

Married Name

As of 23 December 1898,her married name was Fearn.

Marriage*

Lucy Catherine Curtis married Joseph Fearn on 23 December 1898 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,5

Census*

Lucy Catherine Curtis and Joseph Fearn appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 16B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

Lucy Catherine Curtis and Joseph Fearn appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁷

Census

Lucy Catherine Curtis and Joseph Fearn appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁷

Census*

Lucy Catherine Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1940 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 8B, owned home valued at $1,000, Lucy, Kenneth and her brother Benjamin Curtis.⁸

Death*

She died on 21 February 1964 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 87; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^2,3

Family

Joseph Fearn b. 28 Aug 1870, d. 16 Apr 1935

Child

Anna Fearn+⁹ b. 28 Jun 1900

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
[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 HEC, p. 22.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Fearn/Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.

Mark Curtis¹

M, b. 7 April 1878, d. 9 April 1878

Father

Richard Arthur Curtis¹ b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917

Mother

Amanda Elizabeth Moore¹ b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927

Last Edited

1 Apr 2004

Birth*

Mark Curtis was born on 7 April 1878 at White, Illinois.^1,2

Death*

He died on 9 April 1878 at White, Illinois.^1,2

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
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