Jessie Carter Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 23 November 1870, d. 18 January 1895
FatherWilliam Locker Curtis1 b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887
MotherMartha Kershaw1 b. 4 Mar 1851, d. 6 Jan 1880
Last Edited29 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

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

Mary Madeline (Mattie) Curtis1,2

F, b. 28 March 1873, d. 1948
FatherWilliam Locker Curtis1 b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887
MotherMartha Kershaw1 b. 4 Mar 1851, d. 6 Jan 1880
Last Edited1 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) CensusShe 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

Family 2

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

Citations

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

Robert Willis Curtis1,2,3,4

M, b. 24 September 1877, d. January 1965
FatherWilliam Locker Curtis1 b. 6 Jan 1842, d. 3 Aug 1887
MotherMartha Kershaw1 b. 4 Mar 1851, d. 6 Jan 1880
Last Edited29 Sep 2016
Birth*Robert Willis Curtis was born on 24 September 1877 at Edwards, Illinois.1,5,3 
(Witness) CensusHe 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 
CensusRobert 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 
CensusHe 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

Citations

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

Edward Kershaw Jr.1,2

M, b. 6 April 1802, d. 20 April 1879
Last Edited1 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

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Kershaw/Curtis.
  3. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  4. [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
FatherEdward Kershaw Jr.1 b. 6 Apr 1802, d. 20 Apr 1879
MotherMaria Curtis1 b. 26 May 1843, d. 7 Apr 1879
Last Edited13 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

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

Louisa May Holmes1,2

F, b. 11 August 1857, d. 27 January 1940
Last Edited6 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 
CensusLouisa 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 
CensusLouisa 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

Citations

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

John Richard Curtis1,2

M, b. 7 March 1885
FatherThomas Buxton Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928
MotherLouisa May Holmes1 b. 11 Aug 1857, d. 27 Jan 1940
Last Edited19 Mar 2013
Birth*John Richard Curtis was born on 7 March 1885 at Illinois.3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe 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) CensusJohn 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 
CensusJohn 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 
CensusJohn 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

Citations

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

Nona Boroah1

F, b. 1877
Last Edited19 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 
CensusNona 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 
CensusNona 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

Citations

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

Harry Wesley Curtis1,2

M, b. 8 February 1891
FatherThomas Buxton Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928
MotherLouisa May Holmes1 b. 11 Aug 1857, d. 27 Jan 1940
Last Edited16 Dec 2014
Birth*Harry Wesley Curtis was born on 8 February 1891 at Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois.3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe 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) CensusHarry 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 
CensusHarry 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 
CensusHarry 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

Citations

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

Ina Curtis1

F, b. August 1876
FatherThomas Buxton Curtis1 b. 11 Sep 1844, d. 9 Feb 1928
MotherMartha Walls1 b. 1854, d. b 1884
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Ina Curtis was born in August 1876 at Illinois.2 
(Witness) CensusShe 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) CensusIna 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

Citations

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

Eileen Martha Perry1,2

F, b. 23 March 1897
MotherIna Curtis3 b. Aug 1876
Last Edited13 Mar 2013
Birth*Eileen Martha Perry was born on 23 March 1897 at Burnt Prairie, White, Illinois.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe 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

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

Harriet Williamson1

F, b. 1853, d. circa 1880
Last Edited19 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

Citations

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

Mary Lucinda Howell1,2,3

F, b. 15 January 1855, d. 25 August 1930
Last Edited19 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) CensusShe 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

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 7.
  2. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska.
  4. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  5. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  6. [S1] Census of Population Edwards Co., Dixon Precinct, Supv. Dist. 14, Enum. Dist. 18, Sheet 2A, p. 49 (Genealogy.com).
  7. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Curtis/Howell.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.

Clarence Richard Curtis1,2

M, b. 24 September 1872
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908
MotherHarriet Williamson1 b. 1853, d. c 1880
Last Edited14 Apr 2013
Birth*Clarence Richard Curtis was born on 24 September 1872 at Edwards, Illinois.3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe 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 
CensusClarence 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

Citations

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

Wallace Oscar Curtis1,2

M, b. 4 August 1883, d. 2 April 1971
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908
MotherMary Lucinda Howell3 b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930
Last Edited20 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) CensusHe 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 
CensusWallace 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 
CensusWallace 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

Family 2

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

Citations

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

Franklin Andrew Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 August 1886, d. 26 February 1961
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908
MotherMary Lucinda Howell3 b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Franklin Andrew Curtis was born on 18 August 1886 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe 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 
(Witness) CensusFranklin 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 
MarriageFranklin 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

Family 2

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

Citations

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

Howard Wesley Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 August 1889
FatherGeorge Washington Curtis1 b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908
MotherMary Lucinda Howell3 b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930
Last Edited16 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) CensusHe 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 
(Witness) CensusHoward 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 
CensusHoward 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 
CensusHoward 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

Citations

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

Mary Jane Coad1

F, b. 2 November 1847, d. 19 April 1917
Last Edited14 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 
CensusMary 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 
CensusMary 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

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
  2. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
  3. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  4. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  6. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Coad.
  7. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 6.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Thomas Jefferson Curtis1,2

M, b. 27 July 1875, d. March 1952
FatherDaniel Galoway Curtis1 b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923
MotherMary Jane Coad1 b. 2 Nov 1847, d. 19 Apr 1917
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Thomas Jefferson Curtis was born on 27 July 1875 at Edwards, Illinois.3,4,2 
(Witness) CensusHe 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) CensusThomas 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 
CensusHe 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

Citations

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

Harrison Clifton Curtis1,2

M, b. 20 October 1886, d. 21 October 1961
FatherDaniel Galoway Curtis1 b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923
MotherMary Jane Coad1 b. 2 Nov 1847, d. 19 Apr 1917
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Harrison Clifton Curtis was born on 20 October 1886 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois.3,2 
(Witness) CensusHe 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 
CensusHe 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 
CensusHarrison 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

Citations

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

Margaret (Maggie) Curtis1

F, b. 4 January 1877, d. 21 March 1931
FatherDaniel Galoway Curtis1 b. 7 Oct 1852, d. 20 Jul 1923
MotherMary Jane Coad1 b. 2 Nov 1847, d. 19 Apr 1917
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Margaret (Maggie) Curtis was born on 4 January 1877 at Edwards, Illinois.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe 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) CensusMargaret (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) CensusMargaret (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

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

James Alvin Nettleton1,2

M, b. 3 October 1883
Last Edited20 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

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

Lydia Alice Hensley1,2

F, b. 15 September 1859, d. 9 December 1941
Last Edited30 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 
CensusLydia 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 
CensusLydia 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 
CensusLydia 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

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
  2. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
  3. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  4. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  6. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Webb.
  7. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 58.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis1,2

F, b. 27 May 1894, d. 5 April 1916
FatherSamuel Wesley Curtis1 b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930
MotherLydia Alice Hensley1 b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941
Last Edited30 Jun 2013
Birth*Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis was born on 27 May 1894 at Edwards, Illinois.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe 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) CensusAnnie (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

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

William McKinley Curtis1,2

M, b. 26 January 1892, d. February 1972
FatherSamuel Wesley Curtis1 b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930
MotherLydia Alice Hensley1 b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941
Last Edited1 Jul 2013
Birth*William McKinley Curtis was born on 26 January 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe 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) CensusWilliam 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 
CensusWilliam 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 
CensusWilliam 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

Citations

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

Cora Curtis1

F, b. 13 December 1897, d. 15 June 1971
FatherSamuel Wesley Curtis1 b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930
MotherLydia Alice Hensley1 b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941
Last Edited20 Mar 2013
Birth*Cora Curtis was born on 13 December 1897 at Edwards, Illinois.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe 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) CensusCora 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) CensusCora 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) CensusCora 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

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

Theodore Roosevelt Curtis1

M, b. 15 July 1900, d. 1955
FatherSamuel Wesley Curtis2 b. 5 Mar 1855, d. 14 Jan 1930
MotherLydia Alice Hensley2 b. 15 Sep 1859, d. 9 Dec 1941
Last Edited30 Jun 2013
Birth*Theodore Roosevelt Curtis was born on 15 July 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.3,1 
(Witness) CensusHe 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) CensusHe 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) CensusTheodore 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) CensusTheodore 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

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

Amanda Elizabeth Moore1,2

F, b. 6 September 1858, d. 28 July 1927
Last Edited14 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. 
CensusAmanda 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 
CensusAmanda 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

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 8.
  2. [S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
  3. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  4. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
  6. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Curtis/Moore.
  7. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 22.
  8. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 51.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [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
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited14 Mar 2013
Birth*Lucy Catherine Curtis was born on 8 October 1876 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe 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 
CensusLucy 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 
CensusLucy 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

Citations

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
  3. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
  4. [S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 22.
  5. [S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Fearn/Curtis.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  9. [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
FatherRichard Arthur Curtis1 b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 24 May 1917
MotherAmanda Elizabeth Moore1 b. 6 Sep 1858, d. 28 Jul 1927
Last Edited1 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

  1. [S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 9.
  2. [S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).