Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Stella May Curtis¹

F, b. 18 April 1905, d. 3 October 1905

Father

Alfred Bliss Curtis¹ b. 13 May 1874, d. 13 Jul 1943

Mother

Ida May Curtis¹ b. 11 Oct 1873, d. 6 Dec 1955

Last Edited

9 Mar 2013

Birth*

Stella May Curtis was born on 18 April 1905 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Death*

She died on 3 October 1905 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.

Charles J. Peters¹

M, b. 1873

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Charles J. Peters was born in 1873 at Illinois; son of Fred Peters and Sophia Lismer.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Alice Nora Curtis, daughter of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 15 October 1911 at Mount Carmel, Wabash, Illinois.¹

Census*

Charles J. Peters and Alice Nora Curtis appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Raleigh Twp., Saline, Illinois, ED 138, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.²

Living*

Charles J. Peters was living in 1950 at Saline, Illinois.¹

Family

Alice Nora Curtis b. 24 Dec 1877, d. 7 Mar 1927

Child

Henry Peters¹ b. 1915, d. 1915

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

Henry Peters¹

M, b. 1915, d. 1915

Father

Charles J. Peters¹ b. 1873

Mother

Alice Nora Curtis¹ b. 24 Dec 1877, d. 7 Mar 1927

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Death*

Henry Peters died in 1915 at Illinois.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1915 at Illinois.¹

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.

Clara Lambert¹

F, b. 1890

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Clara Lambert was born in 1890 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; daughter of William and Mary Lambert.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Marion Luther Curtis, son of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 2 November 1910 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 2 November 1910,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Clara Lambert and Marion Luther Curtis appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Jackson Twp., Webster, Iowa, ED 231, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.⁴

Census*

Clara Lambert appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, ED 35, sheet 6A, occupation servant, living with Davis Miller and DeWind family.²

Family

Marion Luther Curtis b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 10 Jan 1929

Children

Lester E. Curtis¹ b. 25 Aug 1912, d. Mar 1987
Lillian Bessie Curtis¹ b. 6 Apr 1917, d. 11 May 1927

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, location from Lillian's death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lester E. Curtis¹

M, b. 25 August 1912, d. March 1987

Father

Marion Luther Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 10 Jan 1929

Mother

Clara Lambert¹ b. 1890

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lester E. Curtis was born on 25 August 1912 at Wayne, Illinois; 1911 on SSDI.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Jackson Twp., Webster, Iowa, in the household of Marion Luther Curtis and Clara Lambert; ED 231, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.³

Census*

Lester E. Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Coloma, Whiteside, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 8A, occupation farm laborer, living with Weldon Shark family.⁴

Death*

He died in March 1987 at Riggins, Idaho, Idaho, at age 74.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Lillian Bessie Curtis^1,2

F, b. 6 April 1917, d. 11 May 1927

Father

Marion Luther Curtis¹ b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 10 Jan 1929

Mother

Clara Lambert¹ b. 1890

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lillian Bessie Curtis was born on 6 April 1917 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 Jackson Twp., Webster, Iowa, in the household of Marion Luther Curtis and Clara Lambert; ED 231, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.³

Death*

Lillian Bessie Curtis died on 11 May 1927 at Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois, at age 10; student at Galt.^1,2

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

John Zepheranah Siegle^1,2

M, b. 14 August 1884, d. 2 July 1964

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

John Zepheranah Siegle was born on 14 August 1884 at Illinois.³

Marriage*

He married Grace Victoria Curtis, daughter of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 15 February 1908 at Illinois.¹

Census*

John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, ED 124, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, married 2 years, 1 son, lived on his father's property.⁴

Milit-Beg*

John Zepheranah Siegle began military service on 12 September 1918 at Lawrence, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Grace.²

Census

He and Grace Victoria Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, ED 154, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.³

Census

John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 at Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Census

John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 1 son at home.⁶

Death*

John Zepheranah Siegle died on 2 July 1964 at Lawrence, Illinois, at age 79; buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery at Saint Francisville.⁷

Family

Grace Victoria Curtis b. 12 Feb 1883, d. 23 Jul 1951

Children

Orville August Siegle+⁸ b. 22 May 1908, d. 21 Feb 1988
Anna Mae Siegle+⁸ b. 9 Jun 1912, d. 8 Mar 2005
Roy F. Siegle⁸ b. 20 Jul 1915, d. 8 Oct 1999

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 16.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Lawn, Lawrence, Illinois.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 17.

Orville August Siegle¹

M, b. 22 May 1908, d. 21 February 1988

Father

John Zepheranah Siegle¹ b. 14 Aug 1884, d. 2 Jul 1964

Mother

Grace Victoria Curtis¹ b. 12 Feb 1883, d. 23 Jul 1951

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Orville August Siegle was born on 22 May 1908 at St. Francisville, Lawrence, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of Grace Victoria Curtis and John Zepheranah Siegle; ED 124, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, married 2 years, 1 son, lived on his father's property.²

(Witness) Census

Orville August Siegle appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis; ED 154, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.³

Marriage*

Orville August Siegle married Viola Jenners on 31 July 1929.⁴

Census*

Orville August Siegle and Viola Jenners appeared on the census of 22 May 1940 at Lukin Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Death*

Orville August Siegle died on 21 February 1988 at Lawrence, Illinois, at age 79; buried at Lawrenceville City Cemetery.^1,6

Family

Viola Jenners b. 26 Apr 1911, d. 2 Aug 1994

Child

Delores Jean Siegle+⁴ b. 1937

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 17.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 34.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois.

Anna Mae Siegle¹

F, b. 9 June 1912, d. 8 March 2005

Father

John Zepheranah Siegle¹ b. 14 Aug 1884, d. 2 Jul 1964

Mother

Grace Victoria Curtis¹ b. 12 Feb 1883, d. 23 Jul 1951

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Residence*

Anna Mae Siegle and Alvin C. Mahrenholz lived at Poplarville, Mississippi.²

Birth*

Anna Mae Siegle was born on 9 June 1912 at Lawrence, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis; ED 154, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.³

Married Name

As of 9 August 1926,her married name was Mahrenholz.⁴

Marriage*

Anna Mae Siegle married Alvin C. Mahrenholz on 9 August 1926.⁴

(Witness) Census

Anna Mae Siegle appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis; ED 9, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

Anna Mae Siegle died on 8 March 2005 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, at age 92; buried at City Cemetery in Vincennes, Indiana.^6,7

Family

Alvin C. Mahrenholz b. 12 Jan 1910, d. 19 Sep 1990

Children

Mary Ann Mahrenholz² b. 5 Jul 1939, d. 15 May 1952
Donna Mae Mahrenholz² b. 19 Feb 1941, d. 17 Mar 2011

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 17.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 35.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 34.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Vincennes, Knox, Indiana.

Roy F. Siegle^1,2

M, b. 20 July 1915, d. 8 October 1999

Father

John Zepheranah Siegle¹ b. 14 Aug 1884, d. 2 Jul 1964

Mother

Grace Victoria Curtis¹ b. 12 Feb 1883, d. 23 Jul 1951

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Roy F. Siegle was born on 20 July 1915 at Lawrence, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis; ED 154, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.³

(Witness) Census

Roy F. Siegle appeared on the census of 8 May 1930 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis; ED 9, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Roy F. Siegle appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Denison Twp., Lawrence, Illinois, in the household of John Zepheranah Siegle and Grace Victoria Curtis; ED 9, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 1 son at home.⁵

Death*

Roy F. Siegle died on 8 October 1999 at Saint Francisville, Lawrence, Illinois, at age 84; buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery at Saint Francisville.^2,6

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 17.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Oak Lawn, Lawrence, Illinois.

Albert Fewkes¹

M, b. 1851, d. 7 May 1911

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

Albert Fewkes was born in 1851 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.²

Marriage*

He married Mary A. Smith, daughter of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 15 April 1874.¹

Census*

Albert Fewkes and Mary A. Smith appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, occupation farmer, 1 daughter.³

Death*

Albert Fewkes died on 7 May 1911 at Edwards, Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery; not in FindaGrave index.²

Family

Mary A. Smith b. 31 Jan 1854, d. 26 Apr 1927

Child

Stella Mindwell Fewkes+⁴ b. 18 Jan 1875, d. 3 May 1954

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 17.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.

W. B. Jacques¹

M, b. circa 1850

Last Edited

19 Mar 2013

Birth*

W. B. Jacques was born circa 1850.

Marriage*

He married Mary A. Smith, daughter of John B. Curtis and Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Copeland, on 9 September 1912 at Wapum, Wisconsin.¹

Family

Mary A. Smith b. 31 Jan 1854, d. 26 Apr 1927

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 17.

Stella Mindwell Fewkes¹

F, b. 18 January 1875, d. 3 May 1954

Father

Albert Fewkes¹ b. 1851, d. 7 May 1911

Mother

Mary A. Smith¹ b. 31 Jan 1854, d. 26 Apr 1927

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Stella Mindwell Fewkes was born on 18 January 1875 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Albert Fewkes and Mary A. Smith; occupation farmer, 1 daughter.²

Married Name

As of 24 February 1896,her married name was Stanhope.³

Marriage*

Stella Mindwell Fewkes married Albert F. Stanhope on 24 February 1896 at Edwards, Illinois.³

Census*

Stella Mindwell Fewkes and Albert F. Stanhope appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

Census

Stella Mindwell Fewkes and Albert F. Stanhope appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, no children at home.⁵

Death*

Stella Mindwell Fewkes died on 3 May 1954 at age 79.¹

Family

Albert F. Stanhope b. Oct 1872

Children

Howard Stanhope³ b. 3 May 1899, d. 3 May 1899
Nolah Mae Stanhope³ b. 2 Oct 1901, d. 5 Aug 1925
Frank Fewkes Stanhope+³ b. 5 Jul 1904, d. Nov 1971
Mary Elizabeth Stanhope+³ b. 23 Dec 1908, d. Sep 1974

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 35.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Annie Gertrude Schofield^1,2

F, b. 13 July 1867, d. 12 June 1947

Last Edited

13 Apr 2013

Birth*

Annie Gertrude Schofield was born on 13 July 1867 at Wabash, Illinois; daughter of Robert Schofield and Clarissa C. Wheeler.^3,2,4

Marriage*

She married David Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, on 23 August 1893 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,5

Married Name

As of 23 August 1893,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Annie Gertrude Schofield and David Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.³

Census*

Annie Gertrude Schofield and David Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

Annie Gertrude Schofield and David Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁷

Census

Annie Gertrude Schofield appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned home, widowed, 1 son.⁸

Census*

She appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 2A, widowed, real estate valued at $600, Hughey operated the farm.⁹

Death*

She died on 12 June 1947 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 79; buried at Union Cemetery.^2,4

Family

David Curtis b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 22 Aug 1927

Children

Myrtle Iva Curtis+¹ b. 21 Jul 1897, d. 1970
Hughey Dewey Curtis¹ b. 11 Jan 1898, d. 4 Mar 1944

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Union, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Schofield.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Myrtle Iva Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 21 July 1897, d. 1970

Father

David Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 22 Aug 1927

Mother

Annie Gertrude Schofield¹ b. 13 Jul 1867, d. 12 Jun 1947

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Myrtle Iva Curtis was born on 21 July 1897 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of David Curtis and Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Myrtle Iva Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of David Curtis and Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁶

(Witness) Census

Myrtle Iva Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of David Curtis and Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 21, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁷

Married Name

As of 6 October 1921,her married name was Freeman.⁸

Marriage*

Myrtle Iva Curtis married George Freeman on 6 October 1921 at Edwards, Illinois.^8,4

Census

Myrtle Iva Curtis and George Freeman appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, real estate valued at $5,000, 2 children.⁹

Census*

Myrtle Iva Curtis and George Freeman appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-farm operator, owned home valued at $400, 3 children.¹⁰

Death*

Myrtle Iva Curtis died in 1970 at Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery.³

Family

George Freeman b. 21 May 1892, d. Oct 1970

Children

John David Freeman¹¹ b. 1 Mar 1925, d. 3 Aug 2006
Iva Mae Freeman¹¹ b. 11 Oct 1927
Ellis Dale Freeman¹¹ b. 3 Nov 1930, d. 5 Nov 2007

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 35.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 36.

Hughey Dewey Curtis¹

M, b. 11 January 1898, d. 4 March 1944

Father

David Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 22 Aug 1927

Mother

Annie Gertrude Schofield¹ b. 13 Jul 1867, d. 12 Jun 1947

Last Edited

6 Mar 2013

Birth*

Hughey Dewey Curtis was born on 11 January 1898 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of David Curtis and Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Hughey Dewey Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of David Curtis and Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁴

Milit-Beg*

Hughey Dewey Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 his father as a farmer, single, described as medium height, slender, gray eyes, light hair.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of David Curtis and Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 21, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Hughey Dewey Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 6, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned home, widowed, 1 son.⁶

(Witness) Census

Hughey Dewey Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Annie Gertrude Schofield; ED 6, sheet 2A, widowed, real estate valued at $600, Hughey operated the farm.⁷

Death*

Hughey Dewey Curtis died on 4 March 1944 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, at age 46.^1,8

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 12.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Union, Edwards, Illinois.

Cora Hall¹

F, b. 27 August 1868, d. 27 March 1938

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Cora Hall was born on 27 August 1868 at Illinois; daughter of James M. Hall and Eliza Chase, sister of Florence.^2,3,4

Marriage*

She married Francis Marion Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, on 17 September 1897 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Married Name

As of 17 September 1897,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Cora Hall and Francis Marion Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.²

Census

Cora Hall and Francis Marion Curtis appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Washington Twp., Boone, Arkansas, ED 50, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage, 12 years, 7 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

Cora Hall and Francis Marion Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Oxford, Sumter, Florida, ED 181, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁷

Census

Cora Hall and Francis Marion Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Sumter, Florida, ED 4, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.⁸

Death*

Cora Hall died on 27 March 1938 at Oxford, Sumter, Florida, at age 69; buried at Pine Level Cemetery.³

Family

Francis Marion Curtis b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 15 Sep 1937

Children

Dottie Dimple Curtis² b. 31 Jul 1898, d. 3 May 1986
Dwight Keith Curtis² b. 7 Nov 1899
Violet Cora Curtis⁶ b. 4 Nov 1905, d. 23 Dec 1986
July (Jolly) G. Curtis⁶ b. 1909

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 19.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, 20 Oct 2005 e-mail.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Hall.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Nancy Ann Lambert^1,2

F, b. 12 July 1849, d. 21 April 1893

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nancy Ann Lambert was born on 12 July 1849 at Edwards, Illinois; daughter of David and Serena Lambert.^3,4

Marriage*

She married Francis Marion Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, on 25 November 1884 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,5

Married Name

As of 25 November 1884,her married name was Curtis.¹

Death*

Nancy Ann Lambert died on 21 April 1893 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 43; buried at the Lambert Family Cemetery.^2,4

Family

Francis Marion Curtis b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 15 Sep 1937

Children

Solomon Curtis¹ b. 4 Apr 1886, d. 22 Jun 1970
Annie Curtis⁶ b. 4 Apr 1886

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Lambart.
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.

Solomon Curtis¹

M, b. 4 April 1886, d. 22 June 1970

Father

Francis Marion Curtis¹ b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 15 Sep 1937

Mother

Nancy Ann Lambert¹ b. 12 Jul 1849, d. 21 Apr 1893

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Solomon Curtis was born on 4 April 1886 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall.²

(Witness) Census

Solomon Curtis appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Washington Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall; ED 50, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage, 12 years, 7 children, 4 living.³

Milit-Beg*

Solomon Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Yakima, Yakima, Washington, Rajan & Dunnett working with sheep, nearest relative Francis Marion Curtis, described as medium height, medium build, grey eyes, light hair.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 March 1920 at West Parker, Yakima, Washington, ED 186, sheet 23B, occupation laborer-sheep ranch for Ellis Ragan, single boarding.⁵

Marriage*

He married Etta Myrtle Meads on 28 March 1928 at Oregon.^6,7

Census

Solomon Curtis and Etta Myrtle Meads appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Althouse, Josephine, Oregon, ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $12,000, no children.⁸

Census*

Solomon Curtis and Etta Myrtle Meads appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at Althouse, Josephine, Oregon, ED 1, sheet 6A, occupation orchard farming, owned home valued at $12,000, noc hildren.⁹

Death*

Solomon Curtis died on 22 June 1970 at Cave Junction, Josephine, Oregon, at age 84; buried at Laurel Cemetery.^1,10,11

Family

Etta Myrtle Meads b. 24 Oct 1889, d. 6 Apr 1975

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 18.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2216] Unknown volume, Vital Record of Oregon: death record index, unknown repository.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Laurel, Josephine, Oregon.

Dottie Dimple Curtis¹

F, b. 31 July 1898, d. 3 May 1986

Father

Francis Marion Curtis¹ b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 15 Sep 1937

Mother

Cora Hall¹ b. 27 Aug 1868, d. 27 Mar 1938

Last Edited

16 Mar 2013

Birth*

Dottie Dimple Curtis was born on 31 July 1898 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; birth record transcribed as 31 July 1888.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall.¹

(Witness) Census

Dottie Dimple Curtis appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Washington Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall; ED 50, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage, 12 years, 7 children, 4 living.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1919,her married name was Redding.⁵

Marriage*

Dottie Dimple Curtis married Robert Kenneth Redding circa 1919 at Florida.^5,6

Census*

Dottie Dimple Curtis and Robert Kenneth Redding appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Levon Precinct, Marion, Florida, ED 135, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children, mother Henrietta.⁷

Census*

Dottie Dimple Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Weirsdale, Marion, Florida, ED 27, sheet 3A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 daughters and mother.⁸

Census

She and Robert Kenneth Redding appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, ED 17, sheet 2B, occupation citrus farm laborer, renting, 4 children.⁹

Death*

Dottie Dimple Curtis died on 3 May 1986 at Umatilla, Lake, Florida, at age 87; buried at Shaw Cemetery in Marion County.¹⁰

Family

Robert Kenneth Redding b. 12 Oct 1892, d. 5 Feb 1970

Citations

[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 19.
[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.
[S2219] Unknown volume, Florida Vital Record, unknown repository.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shaw, Marion, Florida.

Dwight Keith Curtis^1,2

M, b. 7 November 1899

Father

Francis Marion Curtis¹ b. 8 Sep 1861, d. 15 Sep 1937

Mother

Cora Hall¹ b. 27 Aug 1868, d. 27 Mar 1938

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Dwight Keith Curtis was born on 7 November 1899 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall.¹

(Witness) Census

Dwight Keith Curtis appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Washington Twp., Boone, Arkansas, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall; ED 50, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, second marriage, 12 years, 7 children, 4 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Dwight Keith Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Oxford, Sumter, Florida, in the household of Francis Marion Curtis and Cora Hall; ED 181, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Dwight Keith Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Sumter, Florida, in the household of Cora Hall and Francis Marion Curtis; ED 4, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children.⁷

Marriage*

Dwight Keith Curtis married Frances Hester in 1931 at Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida.⁸

Note*

See SSDI record for Dwight Curtis, died May 1981 in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana.^3,2

Family

Frances Hester b. 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 19.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Florence M. Phillips¹

F, b. 16 November 1867, d. 19 May 1937

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Florence M. Phillips was born on 16 November 1867 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Pleasant Philips (b. New Harmony, Indiana) and Irena Dufat (b. Browns, Illinois.)^2,3

Marriage*

She married Nathan Lavinas Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, on 20 December 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,4

Married Name

As of 20 December 1892,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Florence M. Phillips and Nathan Lavinas Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.²

Census

Florence M. Phillips and Nathan Lavinas Curtis appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 16, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Florence M. Phillips and Nathan Lavinas Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.⁶

Census*

Florence M. Phillips appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 4, sheet 3A, occupatoin farmer, owned farm, widowed, 1 daughter.⁷

Death*

She died on 19 May 1937 at Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, at age 69; she was living with her son Hazen; buried at Union Cemetery in Edwards County.³

Family

Nathan Lavinas Curtis b. 28 Apr 1867, d. 10 Mar 1923

Children

Infant Daughter Curtis⁸ b. 17 Oct 1895, d. 19 Oct 1895
Hazen Alonzo Curtis+¹ b. 18 Sep 1905, d. 3 Feb 1987
Anna Curtis+¹ b. 10 Feb 1907, d. 5 Jun 1993

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 48.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Phillips.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Hazen Alonzo Curtis¹

M, b. 18 September 1905, d. 3 February 1987

Father

Nathan Lavinas Curtis¹ b. 28 Apr 1867, d. 10 Mar 1923

Mother

Florence M. Phillips¹ b. 16 Nov 1867, d. 19 May 1937

Last Edited

16 Mar 2013

Note*

Middle name from an entry in the BGMI, fifth edition, 1974, "leaders in education," text not available.

Birth*

Hazen Alonzo Curtis was born on 18 September 1905 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Nathan Lavinas Curtis and Florence M. Phillips; ED 16, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Hazen Alonzo Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Nathan Lavinas Curtis and Florence M. Phillips; ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.⁵

Census*

Hazen Alonzo Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, ED 66, sheet 1B, occupation public school teacher, single, boarding.⁶

Marriage*

He married Mae M. (?) on 20 August 1935 at Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois.^7,8

Census*

Hazen Alonzo Curtis and Mae M. (?) appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, ED 69, sheet 5A, occupation superintendent of public schools, earned $2,200 in 1939, renting, 1 daughter. He had 5 years of college and Mae had 3 years.⁷

Death*

Hazen Alonzo Curtis died on 3 February 1987 at Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, at age 81; buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery.^3,2

Family

Mae M. (?) b. 4 Jan 1901, d. 31 Aug 1989

Child

Barbara Ann Curtis⁷ b. 1938

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Memory Gardens, Leon, Florida.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.

Anna Curtis¹

F, b. 10 February 1907, d. 5 June 1993

Father

Nathan Lavinas Curtis¹ b. 28 Apr 1867, d. 10 Mar 1923

Mother

Florence M. Phillips¹ b. 16 Nov 1867, d. 19 May 1937

Last Edited

16 Mar 2013

Birth*

Anna Curtis was born on 10 February 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Nathan Lavinas Curtis and Florence M. Phillips; ED 16, sheet 12A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 3 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Anna Curtis appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Nathan Lavinas Curtis and Florence M. Phillips; ED 20, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.³

(Witness) Census

Anna Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Bone Gap Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Florence M. Phillips; ED 4, sheet 3A, occupatoin farmer, owned farm, widowed, 1 daughter.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1937,her married name was Raber.^1,5

Marriage*

Anna Curtis married Otto Raber circa 1937 at Illinois.^1,5

Census*

Anna Curtis and Otto Raber appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Compton, Wabash, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter and both parents.⁵

Death*

Anna Curtis died on 5 June 1993 at Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, at age 86.⁶

Family

Otto Raber b. 19 Oct 1900, d. Aug 1985

Children

Marianne Raber⁵ b. 1938
Melvin Raber^5,7 b. c 1943

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

Otto Raber¹

M, b. 19 October 1900, d. August 1985

Last Edited

16 Mar 2013

Birth*

Otto Raber was born on 19 October 1900 at Illinois; son of Christ and Mary Raber, both born in Indiana.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Anna Curtis, daughter of Nathan Lavinas Curtis and Florence M. Phillips, circa 1937 at Illinois.^1,2

Census*

Otto Raber and Anna Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Compton, Wabash, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 daughter and both parents.²

Death*

Otto Raber died in August 1985 at Grand Tower, Jackson, Illinois, at age 84.³

Family

Anna Curtis b. 10 Feb 1907, d. 5 Jun 1993

Children

Marianne Raber² b. 1938
Melvin Raber² b. c 1943

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Augusta (Gussie) Rigg^1,2

F, b. 16 December 1869, d. 1 June 1950

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Augusta (Gussie) Rigg was born on 16 December 1869 at Wabash, Illinois.^3,4

Marriage*

She married Joshua Lee Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, on 21 September 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Married Name

As of 21 September 1892,her married name was Curtis.

Census*

Augusta (Gussie) Rigg and Joshua Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 10A, occupation farm laborer, owned home, married 7 years, 1 son 1 living. Also living with them Clarence Paullins, b. Jan 1883 Illinois, relationship illegible.⁶

Census*

Augusta (Gussie) Rigg appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation weaving carpets, owned home, widowed, 1 child, 1 living, living with her mother Eliza Rigg.²

Marriage*

She married an unknown person on 25 May 1921 at Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Married Name

As of 25 May 1921,her married name was Root.⁷

Census

She appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 8B, widowed, owned home valued at $500, living alone.⁸

Death*

She died on 1 June 1950 at Illinois at age 80; buried at Union Cemetery.^4,9

Family

Joshua Lee Curtis b. 11 Apr 1869, d. 9 Aug 1904

Child

Lawrence Robert Curtis+¹ b. 13 Sep 1897, d. Aug 1985

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 40.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index: Curtis & Rigg.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

Lawrence Robert Curtis^1,2

M, b. 13 September 1897, d. August 1985

Father

Joshua Lee Curtis¹ b. 11 Apr 1869, d. 9 Aug 1904

Mother

Augusta (Gussie) Rigg¹ b. 16 Dec 1869, d. 1 Jun 1950

Last Edited

16 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lawrence Robert Curtis was born on 13 September 1897 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,2,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joshua Lee Curtis and Augusta (Gussie) Rigg; ED 17, sheet 10A, occupation farm laborer, owned home, married 7 years, 1 son 1 living. Also living with them Clarence Paullins, b. Jan 1883 Illinois, relationship illegible.⁵

(Witness) Census

Lawrence Robert Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Augusta (Gussie) Rigg; ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation weaving carpets, owned home, widowed, 1 child, 1 living, living with her mother Eliza Rigg.⁶

Marriage*

Lawrence Robert Curtis married Mary (?) circa 1917 at Illinois.⁷

Milit-Beg*

Lawrence Robert Curtis began military service on 9 September 1918 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, B&O Railroad as a locomoive fireman, nearest relative mary Curtis of Chicago, same address; described as tall & slender.²

Census*

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, ED 148, sheet 7A, occupation railroad, Mary was a stenographer, renting, no children.⁷

Marriage*

He married Inez Loretta Satterfield circa 1924 at Illinois.^8,9

Census*

Lawrence Robert Curtis and Inez Loretta Satterfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, ED 2408, sheet 1A, occupation engineer-steam railroad, renting, 2 sons.⁹

Census

Lawrence Robert Curtis and Inez Loretta Satterfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana, ED 78, sheet 3A, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home valued at $2,500, 2 sons.¹⁰

Death*

Lawrence Robert Curtis died in August 1985 at Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, at age 87; B&O Railroad engineer.^4,8

Family 1

Mary (?) b. 1898

Family 2

Inez Loretta Satterfield b. 26 Jul 1904, d. 30 Dec 1973

Children

Robert J. Curtis⁹ b. 1925
Martin L. Curtis⁹ b. 14 Mar 1927, d. 3 Sep 2001

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 40.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Lulu Rigg¹

F, b. 13 November 1881, d. 17 November 1967

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lulu Rigg was born on 13 November 1881 at Illinois; daughter of Walter and Harriet Rigg.^2,3

Marriage*

She married George Woods Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, on 19 September 1904 at Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 19 September 1904,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Lulu Rigg and George Woods Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

Lulu Rigg and George Woods Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 189, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.⁵

Census

Lulu Rigg and George Woods Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 1 son at home.⁶

Census*

Lulu Rigg appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 7A, no occupation , owned home valued at $1,000, Herman was a clerk in the grocery store.⁷

Death*

She died on 17 November 1967 at Grayville, White, Illinois, at age 86; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^2,3,8

Family

George Woods Curtis b. 4 Nov 1871, d. 14 Jun 1935

Children

Mabel Curtis+⁹ b. 12 Jul 1906, d. 12 Jul 1972
Herman Curtis⁹ b. 4 Nov 1907, d. 20 Apr 1994

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 19.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[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.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.

Mabel Curtis¹

F, b. 12 July 1906, d. 12 July 1972

Father

George Woods Curtis¹ b. 4 Nov 1871, d. 14 Jun 1935

Mother

Lulu Rigg¹ b. 13 Nov 1881, d. 17 Nov 1967

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mabel Curtis was born on 12 July 1906 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg; ED 14, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Mabel Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg; ED 189, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.³

Married Name

As of 28 December 1927,her married name was Foster.⁴

Marriage*

Mabel Curtis married Ellis Emerson Foster on 28 December 1927.⁴

Census*

Mabel Curtis and Ellis Emerson Foster appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Ellery Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, 1 daughter.⁵

Death*

Mabel Curtis died on 12 July 1972 at Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, at age 66.^1,6

Family

Ellis Emerson Foster b. 27 Sep 1905, d. 12 Dec 1993

Children

Barbara L. Foster⁴ b. 13 Sep 1935
Marilyn Ruth Foster⁴ b. 28 Feb 1942

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 36.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Herman Curtis¹

M, b. 4 November 1907, d. 20 April 1994

Father

George Woods Curtis¹ b. 4 Nov 1871, d. 14 Jun 1935

Mother

Lulu Rigg¹ b. 13 Nov 1881, d. 17 Nov 1967

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Herman Curtis was born on 4 November 1907 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg; ED 14, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

Herman Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg; ED 189, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.⁴

(Witness) Census

Herman Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg; ED 2, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, no tenure given, 1 son at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Herman Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Lulu Rigg; ED 1, sheet 7A, no occupation , owned home valued at $1,000, Herman was a clerk in the grocery store.⁶

Marriage*

Herman Curtis married Lillian H. Percy on 29 June 1946; bride's 2nd marriage.¹

Death*

Herman Curtis died on 20 April 1994 at Princeton, Gibson, Indiana, at age 86; buried at Maple Grove cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.⁷

Family

Lillian H. Percy b. 20 Dec 1909, d. 5 Jan 2000

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Grove, Warrrick, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Grove, Warrick, Indiana.