Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Lillian H. Percy^1,2

F, b. 20 December 1909, d. 5 January 2000

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lillian H. Percy was born on 20 December 1909 at Indiana.²

Marriage*

She married an unknown person circa 1930.²

Married Name

As of circa 1930,her married name was Markham.²

Marriage*

She married Herman Curtis, son of George Woods Curtis and Lulu Rigg, on 29 June 1946; bride's 2nd marriage.¹

Married Name

As of 29 June 1946,her married name was Curtis.¹

Death*

Lillian H. Percy died on 5 January 2000 at Princeton, Gibson, Indiana, at age 90; buried at Maple Grove Cemetery.²

Family

Herman Curtis 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. 20.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Grove, Warrick, Indiana.

Myrtle Henryetta Bender^1,2

F, b. 10 August 1881

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Myrtle Henryetta Bender was born on 10 August 1881 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Fred Bender and Henrietta Hunter.^3,4

Marriage*

She married John W. Curtis, son of Joshua Curtis and Ann Woods, circa 1902 at Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1902,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Myrtle Henryetta Bender and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Breckinridge, Kentucky, ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Census

Myrtle Henryetta Bender and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.⁵

Census

Myrtle Henryetta Bender and John W. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁶

Family

John W. Curtis b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944

Children

Fern Geraldine Curtis+¹ b. 29 Jun 1903, d. 15 Mar 1998
Carlin Frederick Curtis+¹ b. 9 Oct 1906, d. 27 Aug 1998
Edith A. Curtis+¹ b. 1907
Birdie Violet Curtis+¹ b. 6 Mar 1911, d. 1 Feb 2011
Clayton R. Curtis+¹ b. 1914

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Fern Geraldine Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 29 June 1903, d. 15 March 1998

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944

Mother

Myrtle Henryetta Bender¹ b. 10 Aug 1881

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Fern Geraldine Curtis was born on 29 June 1903 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Breckinridge, Kentucky, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Fern Geraldine Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.⁴

Married Name

As of 2 April 1924,her married name was Woods.⁵

Marriage*

Fern Geraldine Curtis married Paul Jacob Woods on 2 April 1924 at at the bride's home, Browns, Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

Fern Geraldine Curtis and Paul Jacob Woods appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at St. Louis City, St. Louis, Missouri, ED 482, sheet 18A, occupation mail clerk-post office, renting, no children.⁶

Census

Fern Geraldine Curtis and Paul Jacob Woods appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Lemay, St. Louis, Missouri, ED 176, sheet 13B, occupation clerk-post office, 2 children.⁷

Death*

Fern Geraldine Curtis died on 15 March 1998 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, at age 94.⁸

Family

Paul Jacob Woods b. 13 Aug 1900, d. 23 Mar 1988

Children

June Laverne Woods+⁹ b. 8 Nov 1932
Gene Paul Woods⁹ b. 3 Mar 1936

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 36.

Carlin Frederick Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 9 October 1906, d. 27 August 1998

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944

Mother

Myrtle Henryetta Bender¹ b. 10 Aug 1881

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Carlin Frederick Curtis was born on 9 October 1906 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.^2,4,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Breckinridge, Kentucky, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 2, sheet 11B, occupation minister, owned home, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Carlin Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.⁶

(Witness) Census

Carlin Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁷

Marriage*

Carlin Frederick Curtis married Edna Hallam on 25 May 1930 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.⁸

Census*

Carlin Frederick Curtis and Edna Hallam appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Magnolia, Harrison, Iowa, D 19, sheet 3B, occupation minister-M.E. Church, rentng, 3 children, Carlin had 4 years of college, Edna 1.⁹

Death*

Carlin Frederick Curtis died on 27 August 1998 at Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas, at age 91; buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery.^10,4

Family

Edna Hallam b. 14 Feb 1906, d. 13 Jan 1994

Children

Paul Dean Curtis⁹ b. 1933
Carlene Curtis⁸ b. bt 1934 - 1938, d. bt 1934 - 1938
Bruce L. Curtis⁹ b. 1939
Rona Curtis⁸ b. 15 Feb 1943

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Walnut Hill, Baxter, Arkansas.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 36.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Birdie Violet Curtis¹

F, b. 6 March 1911, d. 1 February 2011

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944

Mother

Myrtle Henryetta Bender¹ b. 10 Aug 1881

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Birdie Violet Curtis was born on 6 March 1911 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.²

(Witness) Census

Birdie Violet Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 2 December 1934,her married name was Lambert.⁵

Marriage*

Birdie Violet Curtis married Elbert Leo Lambert, son of James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis, on 2 December 1934 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

Birdie Violet Curtis and Elbert Leo Lambert appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Birdie Violet Curtis died on 1 February 2011 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 99; buried at Graceland Cemetery.³

Obit

Birdie Violet's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 2 February 2011:
Birdie V. Lambert, age 99 of Albion, IL passed away Tuesday, February 01, 2011 at Rest Haven Manor, Albion, IL. Birdie was born March 6, 1911 at Browns, IL. to Myrtle (Bender) and John Curtis. She married Elbert Leo Lambert on December 2, 1934 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on April 4, 1994. Birdie was a member of the Enterprise Household Science Club and the Simpson United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son: Lloyd Lambert and one grandson: Joseph Lambert. She was also preceded by two sisters: Fern Woods and Edith Lambert and two brothers: Carlin Curtis and Clayton Curtis. Birdie is survived by two daughters: Ruth (James) Garner, Lewisville, TX and Virginia (Don) Walker, St. Joseph, IL and two sons: Stephen (Bonnie) Lambert, Upland, CA and Terry (Karleen) Lambert, Albion, IL. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services for Birdie V. Lambert will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Browns United Methodist Church, Browns, IL. Friends may call from 10 AM til the time of service. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Albion.³

Family

Elbert Leo Lambert b. 18 Oct 1912, d. 4 Apr 1994

Child

Lloyd Elbert Lambert⁵ b. 5 Sep 1935, d. Jun 1977

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Edith A. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1907

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944

Mother

Myrtle Henryetta Bender¹ b. 10 Aug 1881

Last Edited

15 Jul 2013

Birth*

Edith A. Curtis was born in 1907 at Breckinridge, Kentucky.²

(Witness) Census

Edith A. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.³

(Witness) Census

Edith A. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 14 June 1950,her married name was Lambert.⁵

Marriage*

Edith A. Curtis married Victor Lambert on 14 June 1950 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Family

Victor Lambert b. 7 Oct 1915, d. 3 Nov 1991

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.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.

Clayton R. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1914

Father

John W. Curtis¹ b. 16 Sep 1873, d. 6 Sep 1944

Mother

Myrtle Henryetta Bender¹ b. 10 Aug 1881

Last Edited

6 Mar 2013

Residence*

Clayton R. Curtis lived at Grayville, Illinois.³

Birth*

He was born in 1914 at Edwards, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.²

(Witness) Census

Clayton R. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John W. Curtis and Myrtle Henryetta Bender; ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Clayton R. Curtis married Freda Martin on 17 June 1950.³

Family

Freda Martin b. c 1915

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford^1,2

F, b. circa 1860

Last Edited

22 Mar 2015

Birth*

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford was born circa 1860.¹

Married Name

As of 20 July 1879,her married name was Kershaw.¹

Marriage*

She married William K. Kershaw, son of Willis M. Kershaw and Sarah W. Curtis, on 20 July 1879 at White, Illinois.¹

Family

William K. Kershaw b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Children

Dora Kershaw³ b. Nov 1880
Fred Kershaw³ b. c 1883
Clifford (Clifton) Kershaw³ b. Mar 1884
Samuel Kershaw³ b. Feb 1886

Citations

[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage record index.
[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.

Carrie Belle Davis¹

F, b. July 1864

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Carrie Belle Davis was born in July 1864 at Illinois.²

Marriage*

She married William K. Kershaw, son of Willis M. Kershaw and Sarah W. Curtis, circa 1893; marriage record not located.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1893,her married name was Kershaw.^1,2

Census*

Carrie Belle Davis and William K. Kershaw appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 113, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 7 years, no children.²

Family

William K. Kershaw b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dora Kershaw¹

F, b. November 1880

Father

William K. Kershaw¹ b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Mother

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford¹ b. c 1860

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Dora Kershaw was born in November 1880 at White, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Hannah Kershaw; ED 18, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, no children, Dora Kershaw lived with them.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fred Kershaw¹

M, b. circa 1883

Father

William K. Kershaw¹ b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Mother

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford¹ b. c 1860

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Fred Kershaw was born circa 1883 at White, Illinois; no information, probably died young.

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.

Clifford (Clifton) Kershaw^1,2

M, b. March 1884

Father

William K. Kershaw¹ b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Mother

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford¹ b. c 1860

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Clifford (Clifton) Kershaw was born in March 1884 at White, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of William K. Kershaw and Carrie Belle Davis; ED 113, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 7 years, no children.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Samuel Kershaw¹

M, b. February 1886

Father

William K. Kershaw¹ b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 22 Mar 1931

Mother

Ernestine Catherine (Kate) Clifford¹ b. c 1860

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Baptism*

Samuel Kershaw was baptized in February 1886 at White, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman^1,2

F, b. 1880, d. 1937

Last Edited

12 Mar 2013

Birth*

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman was born in 1880 at Illinois.³

Marriage*

She married Walter Lewis Curtis, son of Joseph Dean Curtis and Harriet (Hattie) A. Varner, circa 1906 at Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1906,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman and Walter Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 3B, occupation retail merchant-general store, married 4 years, 1 daughter and Harriet.⁴

Census

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman and Walter Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation real estate office, owned home, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman and Walter Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 12B, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.⁶

Death*

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman died in 1937 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery.³

Family

Walter Lewis Curtis b. 14 May 1880, d. 1956

Child

Mary Elma Curtis⁷ b. 1907

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.

Belle Carter Felstead¹

F, b. 1892

Last Edited

12 Mar 2013

Birth*

Belle Carter Felstead was born in 1892 at Illinois.²

Married Name

As of after 1940,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

She appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Ellery Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 8, sheet 1B, owned gasoline station, widowed, 2 daughter.²

Marriage*

She married Walter Lewis Curtis, son of Joseph Dean Curtis and Harriet (Hattie) A. Varner, after 1940 at Illinois.¹

Family

Walter Lewis Curtis b. 14 May 1880, d. 1956

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 20.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary Elma Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1907

Father

Walter Lewis Curtis¹ b. 14 May 1880, d. 1956

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Siefferman¹ b. 1880, d. 1937

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mary Elma Curtis was born in 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Walter Lewis Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Siefferman; ED 15, sheet 3B, occupation retail merchant-general store, married 4 years, 1 daughter and Harriet.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Elma Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Walter Lewis Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Siefferman; ED 19, sheet 2A, occupation real estate office, owned home, 1 daughter.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Elma Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Walter Lewis Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Siefferman; ED 1, sheet 12B, occupation real estate agent, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.⁵

Note*

May have married Harold Hutchine, but no record found for that name.⁶

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.

Allen Joseph Curtis¹

M, b. 2 October 1900, d. 19 March 1988

Father

Robert Willis Curtis¹ b. 24 Sep 1877, d. Jan 1965

Mother

Fannie Elizabeth Medler¹ b. Jun 1883, d. May 1959

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Allen Joseph Curtis was born on 2 October 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler; ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 sons, 2 living.³

Marriage*

Allen Joseph Curtis married Edna Johnson on 5 September 1926.¹

Census*

Allen Joseph Curtis and Edna Johnson appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 11, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁴

Death*

Allen Joseph Curtis died on 19 March 1988 at Bellmont, Wabash, Illinois, at age 87; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.^2,5

Name Variation

As of 19 March 1988, Allen Joseph Curtis was also known as Joseph Allen Curtis.²

Family

Edna Johnson b. 1898

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Edna Johnson¹

F, b. 1898

Last Edited

7 Mar 2013

Birth*

Edna Johnson was born in 1898 at Illinois.²

Marriage*

She married Allen Joseph Curtis, son of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler, on 5 September 1926.¹

Married Name

As of 5 September 1926,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Edna Johnson and Allen Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 11, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.²

Family

Allen Joseph Curtis b. 2 Oct 1900, d. 19 Mar 1988

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Edward William Curtis¹

M, b. 3 February 1904, d. August 1987

Father

Robert Willis Curtis¹ b. 24 Sep 1877, d. Jan 1965

Mother

Fannie Elizabeth Medler¹ b. Jun 1883, d. May 1959

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Edward William Curtis was born on 3 February 1904 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Edward William Curtis married Sadie Webb on 26 February 1927.¹

Census*

Edward William Curtis and Sadie Webb appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Pleasant Twp., Johnson, Indiana, ED 15, sheet 6B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.⁴

Death*

Edward William Curtis died in August 1987 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 83; buried at Graceland Cemetery in Albion.^2,5

Family

Sadie Webb b. 12 Jun 1905, d. Oct 1988

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Sadie Webb¹

F, b. 12 June 1905, d. October 1988

Last Edited

7 Mar 2013

Birth*

Sadie Webb was born on 12 June 1905 at Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Edward William Curtis, son of Robert Willis Curtis and Fannie Elizabeth Medler, on 26 February 1927.¹

Married Name

As of 26 February 1927,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Sadie Webb and Edward William Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Pleasant Twp., Johnson, Indiana, ED 15, sheet 6B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.⁴

Death*

Sadie Webb died in October 1988 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 83; buried at Graceland Cemetery.²

Family

Edward William Curtis b. 3 Feb 1904, d. Aug 1987

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Lucy Cyrena Curtis^1,2

F, b. 18 October 1876, d. 21 May 1929

Father

Robert R. Curtis¹ b. 4 May 1851, d. 27 Jun 1925

Mother

Mary Lambert¹ b. 21 Jan 1846, d. 2 Jan 1927

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Lucy Cyrena Curtis was born on 18 October 1876 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Mary Lambert and Robert R. Curtis; page 422C, occupation farmer.⁴

(Witness) Census

Lucy Cyrena Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert; ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 37 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Lucy Cyrena Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.⁶

Married Name

As of 1 December 1920,her married name was Cecil.²

Marriage*

Lucy Cyrena Curtis married Daniel Edward Cecil on 1 December 1920 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.²

Death*

Lucy Cyrena Curtis died on 21 May 1929 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, at age 52; buried at Bone Gap Cemetery.³

Family

Daniel Edward Cecil b. 20 Jul 1865, d. 24 Jul 1945

Citations

[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 23.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mamie (Minnie) E. Curtis¹

F, b. December 1879

Father

Robert R. Curtis¹ b. 4 May 1851, d. 27 Jun 1925

Mother

Mary Lambert¹ b. 21 Jan 1846, d. 2 Jan 1927

Last Edited

6 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mamie (Minnie) E. Curtis was born in December 1879 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Mary Lambert and Robert R. Curtis; page 422C, occupation farmer.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population HEC, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Rosa Adeline Medler^1,2

F, b. 16 November 1885, d. 20 September 1946

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Rosa Adeline Medler was born on 16 November 1885 at Wabash, Illinois; daughter of Albert W. Medler and Lily A. Curtis.³

Marriage*

She married Thomas Jefferson Curtis, son of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad, on 8 May 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 8 May 1907,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Rosa Adeline Medler and Thomas Jefferson Curtis 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.⁴

Census

Rosa Adeline Medler and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.⁵

Census*

Rosa Adeline Medler appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation cook-restaurant, married, living with her parents.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 7 May 1940 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, ED 1, sheet 19B, no occupation, divorced, living with her father, Rolla's name misspelled.⁷

Death*

She died on 20 September 1946 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 60; buried at Graceland Cemetery.³

Family

Thomas Jefferson Curtis b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952

Children

Easter Marie Curtis+¹ b. Apr 1909, d. b 1940
Rolla Edward Curtis+¹ b. 20 Aug 1911, d. 2 Jul 1944

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rolla Edward Curtis¹

M, b. 20 August 1911, d. 2 July 1944

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952

Mother

Rosa Adeline Medler¹ b. 16 Nov 1885, d. 20 Sep 1946

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Rolla Edward Curtis was born on 20 August 1911 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.²

(Witness) Census

Rolla Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 1, sheet 2B, occupation cook-restaurant, married, living with her parents.⁴

Marriage*

Rolla Edward Curtis married Pearl Marie Rigg on 25 May 1930 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Note*

Rolla married Emma Arnold later.⁶

(Witness) Census

Rolla Edward Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1940 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 1, sheet 19B, no occupation, divorced, living with her father, Rolla's name misspelled.⁷

Death*

Rolla Edward Curtis died on 2 July 1944 at Saipan at age 32; Private 106th Infantry, purple heart, lost in combat near Saipan, headstone located at Graceland Cemetery in Albion.^1,3

Family

Pearl Marie Rigg b. 1912

Child

Wanda Curtis⁷ b. 1932

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Easter Marie Curtis^1,2

F, b. April 1909, d. before 1940

Father

Thomas Jefferson Curtis¹ b. 27 Jul 1875, d. Mar 1952

Mother

Rosa Adeline Medler¹ b. 16 Nov 1885, d. 20 Sep 1946

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Easter Marie Curtis was born in April 1909 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

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

(Witness) Census

Easter Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler; ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation laborer, owned home, 2 children.⁵

Married Name

As of 4 July 1927,her married name was Edge.⁶

Marriage*

Easter Marie Curtis married Everett Darrell Edge on 4 July 1927 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census*

Easter Marie Curtis and Everett Darrell Edge appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 at Dewitt Twp., Dewitt, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 son and 2 boarders.⁸

Death*

Easter Marie Curtis died before 1940 at Illinois; not present in 1940 census.⁹

Family

Everett Darrell Edge b. 13 Jan 1903, d. Nov 1985

Child

Herbert Darrell Edge⁸ b. 1928, d. Nov 1950

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ella Potter¹

F, b. 9 December 1888, d. 15 August 1968

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ella Potter was born on 9 December 1888 at Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Harrison Clifton Curtis, son of Daniel Galoway Curtis and Mary Jane Coad, circa 1914 at Illinois; no marriage record located in state index.^1,4

Married Name

As of circa 1914,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census

Ella Potter and Harrison Clifton Curtis 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.⁵

Census*

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

Census

Ella Potter and Harrison Clifton Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1940 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 11A, occupation carpenter-odd jobs, owned home, 1 son.²

Death*

Ella Potter died on 15 August 1968 at Illinois at age 79; buried at Oak Grove Cemetery; not found in FindaGrave index.³

Family

Harrison Clifton Curtis b. 20 Oct 1886, d. 21 Oct 1961

Child

Francis Daniel Curtis+¹ b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 25 Feb 2002

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Francis Daniel Curtis¹

M, b. 12 September 1920, d. 25 February 2002

Father

Harrison Clifton Curtis¹ b. 20 Oct 1886, d. 21 Oct 1961

Mother

Ella Potter¹ b. 9 Dec 1888, d. 15 Aug 1968

Last Edited

4 Mar 2013

Birth*

Francis Daniel Curtis was born on 12 September 1920 at Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Dixon Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter; ED 7, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.²

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

Francis Daniel Curtis married Helen Ruth Gubbins on 24 November 1945 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Death*

Francis Daniel Curtis died on 25 February 2002 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 81; PFC U.S. Army, WWII, Purple Heart; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^6,3

Family 1

Helen Ruth Gubbins b. 23 Dec 1925

Child

Milton Stewart Curtis⁷ b. 26 Feb 1947, d. 28 Sep 1963

Family 2

Child

Mark Curtis⁸ b. c 1952

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 21.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2222] Unknown author, King, Coldicott, Beaufoy, Mortimer, Izod, Kingzett and Lissaman.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 38.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Frank Earl Brown^1,2

M, b. 3 April 1892

Last Edited

30 Jun 2013

Birth*

Frank Earl Brown was born on 3 April 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis, daughter of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley, on 3 January 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Frank Earl Brown registered for the draft at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; at the time, he was employed by Harry Glover as a farmer, single, 1 child.²

Family

Annie (Annis) Mable Curtis b. 27 May 1894, d. 5 Apr 1916

Citations

[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Myrtle E. Potter¹

F, b. 17 December 1892, d. 5 September 1967

Last Edited

1 Jul 2013

Birth*

Myrtle E. Potter was born on 17 December 1892 at Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Charles Potter and Esther Mae Troughton.^2,3

Marriage*

She married William McKinley Curtis, son of Samuel Wesley Curtis and Lydia Alice Hensley, on 29 November 1914 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,4

Married Name

As of 29 November 1914,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Census*

Myrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis 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.⁵

Census

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

Census

Myrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-merchandise store, renting, 1 son.⁶

Death*

Myrtle E. Potter died on 5 September 1967 at Belvidere, Boone, Illinois, at age 74; buried at Scottish Cemetery in Caledonia.⁷

Family

William McKinley Curtis b. 26 Jan 1892, d. Feb 1972

Children

Charles Wesley Curtis¹ b. 29 Nov 1915, d. 3 May 2005
Anna E. Curtis¹ b. 1917
Harold L. Curtis² b. 4 Mar 1930, d. 1 Dec 2016

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Scottish, Boone, Illinois.

Charles Wesley Curtis^1,2,3

M, b. 29 November 1915, d. 3 May 2005

Father

William McKinley Curtis¹ b. 26 Jan 1892, d. Feb 1972

Mother

Myrtle E. Potter¹ b. 17 Dec 1892, d. 5 Sep 1967

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Charles Wesley Curtis was born on 29 November 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,4,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Myrtle E. Potter and William McKinley Curtis; ED 23, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children; lived next to Charles Potter.⁵

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

Charles Wesley Curtis married Helen Vernette Chalcraft on 6 October 1939 at Ellery, Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Charles Wesley Curtis and Helen Vernette Chalcraft appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Belvidere, Boone, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁶

Death*

Charles Wesley Curtis died on 3 May 2005 at Rochelle, Ogle, Illinois, at age 89; buried at White Rock Cemetery.^4,7

(Witness) Obit

He witnessed the Obit of Helen Vernette Chalcraft on 22 August 2006 at News-Leader, Rochelle, Ogle, Illinois, ROCHELLE: Helen Vernette Curtis, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 86, of Rochelle, died on Aug. 17, 2006 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. She was born on Dec. 12, 1919 in Ellery, the daughter of Alvia and Flossie Tinckham Chalcraft. She married Charles Curtis on Oct. 6, 1939 in Ellery and he preceded her on May 3, 2005. She was a member of the Kings Presbyterian Church and currently the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle. Helen was employed as the head cook for the Kings School District for many years. Along with her husband, she was preceded by her sister, Mildred Metcalf. She is survived by a son, Doyle (Joyce) Curtis, of Rockford; a daughter, (Marlin) Norma Lynn Trotter, of Milledgeville; a sister, Ruby (Quentin) Roosevelt, of Albion; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Harold (Sanda) Curtis, of LaFayette; and a sister-in-law, Anise Bosecker of Rockford. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 North Sixth Street,?with the Rev. Carl Polstra officiating. Visitation will be from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Unger Horner Funeral Home. Burial will be in White Rock Cemetery, Kings.

Family

Helen Vernette Chalcraft b. 12 Dec 1919, d. 17 Aug 2006

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, White Rock, Ogle, Illinois.