Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Helen Vernette Chalcraft¹

F, b. 12 December 1919, d. 17 August 2006

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Helen Vernette Chalcraft was born on 12 December 1919 at Ellery, Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Charles Wesley Curtis, son of William McKinley Curtis and Myrtle E. Potter, on 6 October 1939 at Ellery, Edwards, Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 6 October 1939,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Helen Vernette Chalcraft and Charles Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Belvidere, Boone, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, no children.³

Death*

Helen Vernette Chalcraft died on 17 August 2006 at Rochelle, Ogle, Illinois, at age 86; buried at White Rock Cemetery.⁴

Obit

Helen Vernette's obituary was published in the News-Leader on 22 August 2006:
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

Charles Wesley Curtis b. 29 Nov 1915, d. 3 May 2005

Citations

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

Anna E. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1917

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*

Anna E. Curtis was born in 1917 at Edwards, Illinois.³

(Witness) Census

She 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.³

(Witness) Census

Anna E. 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.⁴

Married Name

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

Marriage*

Anna E. Curtis married Albert Bosecker circa 1937 at Illinois.^1,5

Census*

Anna E. Curtis and Albert Bosecker appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Lowes Park, Winnebago, Illinois, ED 97, sheet 2B, occupation machinist-manufacturer, owned home valued at $3,000, 1 daughter.⁵

Family

Albert Bosecker b. 11 Oct 1915, d. 22 Feb 1995

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Albert Bosecker¹

M, b. 11 October 1915, d. 22 February 1995

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Albert Bosecker was born on 11 October 1915 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Anna E. Curtis, daughter of William McKinley Curtis and Myrtle E. Potter, circa 1937 at Illinois.^1,2

Census*

Albert Bosecker and Anna E. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Lowes Park, Winnebago, Illinois, ED 97, sheet 2B, occupation machinist-manufacturer, owned home valued at $3,000, 1 daughter.²

Death*

Albert Bosecker died on 22 February 1995 at Rochelle, Ogle, Illinois, at age 79; buried at Trinity Memory Gardens in Hillcrest.⁴

Family

Anna E. Curtis b. 1917

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Trinity, Ogle, Illinois.

Joseph Fearn¹

M, b. 28 August 1870, d. 16 April 1935

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Joseph Fearn was born on 28 August 1870 at Gray Township, White, Illinois; son of Francis Fearn and Anna Hallam.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Lucy Catherine Curtis, daughter of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore, on 23 December 1898 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,4

Census*

Joseph Fearn and Lucy Catherine Curtis 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.⁵

Census

Joseph Fearn and Lucy Catherine Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

Joseph Fearn and Lucy Catherine Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.⁶

Death*

Joseph Fearn died on 16 April 1935 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, at age 64; buried at Ridge Cemetery.^2,3,7

Family

Lucy Catherine Curtis b. 8 Oct 1876, d. 21 Feb 1964

Child

Anna Fearn+¹ b. 28 Jun 1900

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S2211] Unknown author, Harvey Harper Family, Ancestry World Tree Project: Harvey Harper Family (3 Dec 2003).
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, Statewide Marriage Index (1763-1900): Fearn/Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate transcript.

Anna Fearn¹

F, b. 28 June 1900

Father

Joseph Fearn¹ b. 28 Aug 1870, d. 16 Apr 1935

Mother

Lucy Catherine Curtis¹ b. 8 Oct 1876, d. 21 Feb 1964

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Anna Fearn was born on 28 June 1900 at Gray Precinct, White, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Fearn and Lucy Catherine Curtis; ED 19, sheet 16B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 1 daughter.³

(Witness) Census

Anna Fearn appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Fearn and Lucy Catherine Curtis; ED 28, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁴

Married Name

As of 14 February 1925,her married name was Potter.⁵

Marriage*

Anna Fearn married Alfred T. Potter on 14 February 1925 at Gray Precinct, White, Illinois.^5,2

Census*

Anna Fearn and Alfred T. Potter appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at French Creek Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.⁶

Census*

Anna Fearn appeared on the census of 1 June 1940 at Grayville City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 8B, widowed, no occupation, living with her mother, 1 son.⁷

Family

Alfred T. Potter b. 4 May 1882, d. 25 Feb 1935

Child

Kenneth Fearn Potter⁵ b. 29 Nov 1926, d. 21 Feb 1964

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S2212] Unknown author, Vallette, Lovell (Leib) - Misc. Information, Ancestry World Tree Project: Gedcom (2 June 2002).
[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. 38.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Nellie Varner¹

F, b. 1879

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nellie Varner was born in 1879 at Illinois.²

Marriage*

She married James Frederick Curtis, son of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore, circa 1905.^1,2

Married Name

As of 1905,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census

Nellie Varner and James Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 139, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 1 son.²

Census

Nellie Varner and James Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 176, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.³

Census

Nellie Varner and James Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.⁴

Census*

Nellie Varner and James Frederick Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois, ED 11, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, grandson Jerry Dean Schintler, age 4.⁵

Family

James Frederick Curtis b. 21 Mar 1879, d. Jan 1973

Children

Richard Bernard Curtis¹ b. 1909
Geneva Marie Curtis+¹ b. 1913

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Richard Bernard Curtis¹

M, b. 1909

Father

James Frederick Curtis¹ b. 21 Mar 1879, d. Jan 1973

Mother

Nellie Varner¹ b. 1879

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Richard Bernard Curtis was born in 1909 at White, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of James Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner; ED 139, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 1 son.²

Name Variation

As of 18 April 1910, Richard Bernard Curtis was also known as Bernard R. Curtis.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of James Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner; ED 176, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.³

(Witness) Census

Richard Bernard Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of James Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner; ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.⁴

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Geneva Marie Curtis¹

F, b. 1913

Father

James Frederick Curtis¹ b. 21 Mar 1879, d. Jan 1973

Mother

Nellie Varner¹ b. 1879

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Geneva Marie Curtis was born in 1913 at Gray Twp., White, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of James Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner; ED 176, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children.²

(Witness) Census

Geneva Marie Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 Gray Twp., White, Illinois, in the household of James Frederick Curtis and Nellie Varner; ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation illegible, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.³

Married Name

As of after 1931,her married name was Hilbert.⁴

Marriage*

Geneva Marie Curtis married Fred Hilbert after 1931.⁴

Family

Fred Hilbert b. c 1910

Children

Jerry Hilbert⁴ b. a 1931
Patricia Hilbert⁴ b. a 1931

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[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. 38.

Mary A. Harre^1,2

F, b. September 1889

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mary A. Harre was born in September 1889 at Illinois; age 11 in 1900 census; age 20 in 1910 census; age 30 in 1920 census.^2,3,4

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Garfield Curtis, son of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore, circa 1907.^1,3,5

Married Name

As of circa 1907,her married name was Curtis.³

Census*

Mary A. Harre and Benjamin Garfield Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Nebraska, ED 86, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, married 3 years, 3 children, 2 living.³

Occupation*

Mary A. Harre was "none" on 15 April 1910 at Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Nebraska.³

Residence*

She and Benjamin Garfield Curtis lived on 12 September 1918 at Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska.⁶

Occupation

Mary A. Harre was "none" on 1 January 1920 at Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois.⁴

Census

She and Benjamin Garfield Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.⁴

Census*

Mary A. Harre appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation cook-hotel, married but Ben not present, owned home valued at $1,000, 8 children.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, ED 14, sheet 9A, occupation cook, widowed (separate/divorced), 2 real estate valued at $1,400, daughters.⁷

Name Variation

As of 11 April 1940, Mary A. Harre was also known as Anna M. Curtis.⁷

Family

Benjamin Garfield Curtis b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Children

Reba Curtis¹ b. 1908
Dorcas Curtis¹ b. Feb 1910
Archie Curtis+¹ b. 1911
Amanda Curtis⁴ b. 1914
Norbert Arthur Curtis+¹ b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995
Marqueritte Curtis¹ b. Apr 1919
Bueneta Curtis¹ b. 1924
Virginia Rose Curtis¹ b. Jan 1926
Carneta Curtis¹ b. Mar 1928

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population White Co., Mill Shoals, Supv. Dist. 14, Enum. Dist. 118, Sheet 9A, p. 211 (Ancestry.com; Image 17 of 30).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 86. Sheet 1A, p. 75 (Ancestry.com; Image 1 of 13).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S2213] Unknown author, World War I - Misc. Information, Draft Registration Card "C": Benjamin Garfield Curtis (Ancestry.com; 3 June 2008).
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Reba Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1908

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Reba Curtis was born in 1908 at Illinois.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Nebraska, in the household of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre; ED 86, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, married 3 years, 3 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

Reba Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre; ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.⁴

Occupation*

Reba Curtis was second cook, hotel on 1 April 1930 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Mary A. Harre; ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation cook-hotel, married but Ben not present, owned home valued at $1,000, 8 children.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 86. Sheet 1A, p. 75 (Ancestry.com; Image 1 of 13).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).

Dorcas Curtis^1,2

F, b. February 1910

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Name Variation

Dorcas Curtis was also known as Dorie.³

Birth*

She was born in February 1910 at Illinois.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Dorcas Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre; ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 86. Sheet 1A, p. 75 (Ancestry.com; Image 1 of 13).

Archie Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1911

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Archie Curtis was born in 1911 at Nebraska.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre; ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Occupation*

Archie Curtis was laborer, odd jobs on 1 April 1930 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Mary A. Harre; ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation cook-hotel, married but Ben not present, owned home valued at $1,000, 8 children.²

Marriage*

Archie Curtis married Alice (?) circa 1933.⁴

Census*

Archie Curtis and Alice (?) appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Iowa, ED 13, sheet 24A, occupation insulation company, owned home valued at $750, 3 children.⁴

Family

Alice (?) b. 1915

Children

Dorothy May Curtis⁴ b. 1935
Bennie Curtis⁴ b. 1938
Beth Curtis⁴ b. 1939

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Norbert Arthur Curtis

M, b. 24 March 1916, d. 30 January 1995

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

22 Mar 2015

Name Variation

Norbert Arthur Curtis was also known as Robert.¹

Birth*

He was born on 24 March 1916 at Nebraska; age 3 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

Occupation*

Norbert Arthur Curtis was "none" on 1 April 1930 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska.³

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Norbert Arthur Curtis married Harriet (?) circa 1937 at Nebraska.^5,6

Census*

Norbert Arthur Curtis and Harriet (?) appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, ED 15, sheet 6A, occupation insulation company foreman, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 sons.⁶

Death*

Norbert Arthur Curtis died on 30 January 1995 at Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho, at age 78.⁴

Family

Harriet (?) b. 1921, d. b 29 Nov 2007

Children

Norbert Curtis⁵ b. c 1938, d. b 29 Nov 2007
Karl Frederick Curtis+⁵ b. 21 Oct 1939, d. 29 Nov 2007

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Norbert A. Curtis (Ancestry.com; 3 June 2008).
[S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Marqueritte Curtis¹

F, b. April 1919

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Name Variation

Marqueritte Curtis was also known as Marguerite.²

Name Variation

Marqueritte Curtis was also known as Monica.³

Birth*

She was born in April 1919 at Nebraska.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Otter Creek Township, Dixon, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre; ED 92, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Marqueritte Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Mary A. Harre; ED 13, sheet 7A, occupation cook-hotel, married but Ben not present, owned home valued at $1,000, 8 children.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S1] Census of Population Dixon Co., Otter Creek Township, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 92. Sheet 4B (Ancestry.com; Image 7 of 14).

Bueneta Curtis¹

F, b. 1924

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Bueneta Curtis was born in 1924 at Nebraska; age 6 in 1930 census.²

(Witness) Census

Bueneta Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Mary A. Harre; ED 14, sheet 9A, occupation cook, widowed (separate/divorced), 2 real estate valued at $1,400, daughters.³

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Virginia Rose Curtis¹

F, b. January 1926

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Virginia Rose Curtis was born in January 1926 at Nebraska.²

Occupation*

She was "none" on 1 April 1930 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska.²

(Witness) Census

Virginia Rose Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Mary A. Harre; ED 14, sheet 9A, occupation cook, widowed (separate/divorced), 2 real estate valued at $1,400, daughters.³

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Carneta Curtis¹

F, b. March 1928

Father

Benjamin Garfield Curtis¹ b. 8 Dec 1883, d. 24 Mar 1958

Mother

Mary A. Harre¹ b. Sep 1889

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Name Variation

Carneta Curtis was also known as Carmita.²

Birth*

She was born in March 1928 at Nebraska; age 2 1/12 in 1930 census.²

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 23.
[S1] Census of Population Dakota Co., South Sioux City, Ward 1, Supv. Dist. 3, Enum. Dist. 22-13. Sheet 7A, p. 67 (Ancestry.com; Image 13 of 37).

John William Smith^1,2

M, b. 30 January 1883

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

John William Smith was born on 30 January 1883 at Illinois.^3,2

Marriage*

He married Selina Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Richard Arthur Curtis and Amanda Elizabeth Moore, circa 1908 at Illinois.¹

Census

John William Smith and Selina Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 16A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, no children; James Smith lived with them.³

Milit-Beg*

John William Smith began military service on 12 September 1918 at Grayville, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Selina Elizabeth, described as short, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.²

Census*

He and Selina Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 23, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters and father.⁴

Census

John William Smith and Selina Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁵

Family

Selina Elizabeth Curtis b. 26 Dec 1888

Child

Mary John Smith¹ b. 1916

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 24.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary John Smith¹

F, b. 1916

Father

John William Smith¹ b. 30 Jan 1883

Mother

Selina Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Dec 1888

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mary John Smith was born in 1916 at Edwards, Illinois; married Donell Baker.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John William Smith and Selina Elizabeth Curtis; ED 23, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters and father.²

(Witness) Census

Mary John Smith appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of John William Smith and Selina Elizabeth Curtis; ED 10, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.³

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 24.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Frank A. Damon¹

M, b. 1883

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Frank A. Damon was born in 1883 at Ohio.²

Marriage*

He married Deborah Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Juliet Marinda Cortrecht, on 27 March 1920.¹

Census*

Frank A. Damon and Deborah Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Prosser, Benton, Washington, ED 20, sheet 7A, occupation fruit farmer, renting, 1 son.²

Census

Frank A. Damon and Deborah Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at East Prosser, Benton, Washington, ED 4, sheet 1B, occupation manager-creamery, real estate valued at $2,500, 1 son and his father.³

Family

Deborah Elizabeth Curtis b. 2 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1968

Child

Thomas Frank Damon+⁴ b. 18 Nov 1921, d. 18 Feb 2010

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 26.
[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. 27.

Thomas Frank Damon¹

M, b. 18 November 1921, d. 18 February 2010

Father

Frank A. Damon¹ b. 1883

Mother

Deborah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 2 Aug 1895, d. Dec 1968

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Thomas Frank Damon was born on 18 November 1921 at Washington.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Prosser, Benton, Washington, in the household of Deborah Elizabeth Curtis and Frank A. Damon; ED 20, sheet 7A, occupation fruit farmer, renting, 1 son.²

(Witness) Census

Thomas Frank Damon appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 East Prosser, Benton, Washington, in the household of Deborah Elizabeth Curtis and Frank A. Damon; ED 4, sheet 1B, occupation manager-creamery, real estate valued at $2,500, 1 son and his father.³

Marriage*

Thomas Frank Damon married Rosemary Watson on 24 July 1949.⁴

Death*

Thomas Frank Damon died on 18 February 2010 at Portola Valley, San Mateo, California, at age 88.⁵

Family

Rosemary Watson b. c 1925

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 27.
[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. 40.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

June Leah Stanley¹

F, b. 7 September 1883, d. June 1979

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

June Leah Stanley was born on 7 September 1883 at Illinois; daughter of John Stanley and Nancy Cortrecht.^2,3,4

Marriage*

She married Jesse Lewis Curtis, son of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Elsie R. Michels, on 7 November 1902 at Illinois.^1,5

Married Name

As of 7 November 1902,her married name was Curtis.^1,5

Census*

June Leah Stanley and Jesse Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Denver Twp., Richland, Illinois, ED 160, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living; lived net to Samuel.⁶

Census

June Leah Stanley and Jesse Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, ED 80, sheet 11B, occupation engineer-public service co., owned home, 4 children.⁷

Census

June Leah Stanley and Jesse Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, ED 56, sheet 26B, occupation foreman-electric power co., owned home valued at $2,500, 3 children.⁸

Census

June Leah Stanley and Jesse Lewis Curtis appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6 sheet 2A, occupation not given, owned home valued at $100, June & Clarence Woods lived with them.⁹

Death*

June Leah Stanley died in June 1979 at Holt, Ingham, Michigan, at age 95; buried at Bone Gap Cemetery.^3,2

Family

Jesse Lewis Curtis b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Children

Milburne Wayne Curtis+¹ b. 10 Sep 1903, d. 5 Nov 1999
Beatrice Leone Curtis+¹ b. 27 Mar 1905, d. 13 Jul 1981
Mable Nancy Rose Curtis+¹ b. 10 May 1906, d. 29 Aug 1978
Jesse Lee Curtis+¹ b. 4 Oct 1910, d. 17 Feb 2000
Vern Curtis¹ b. 5 Nov 1918, d. c 5 Nov 1918
June Lynette Curtis+¹ b. 27 Mar 1921, d. 1978

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Milburne Wayne Curtis¹

M, b. 10 September 1903, d. 5 November 1999

Father

Jesse Lewis Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Mother

June Leah Stanley¹ b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Milburne Wayne Curtis was born on 10 September 1903 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Denver Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 160, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living; lived net to Samuel.²

(Witness) Census

Milburne Wayne Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 80, sheet 11B, occupation engineer-public service co., owned home, 4 children.³

Marriage*

Milburne Wayne Curtis married Huldah Wagner on 16 November 1921 at Michigan.⁴

Census*

Milburne Wayne Curtis and Huldah Wagner appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, ED 56, sheet 7A, occupation truck driver-power company, owned home valued at $2,000, 3 children.⁵

Census

Milburne Wayne Curtis and Huldah Wagner appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, ED 79, sheet 17B, occupation cost clerk-district WPA office, renting, 4 children at home.⁶

Death*

Milburne Wayne Curtis died on 5 November 1999 at Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, at age 96; buried at Maple Grove Cemetery.⁷

Family

Huldah Wagner b. 22 Apr 1905, d. 5 Apr 1987

Children

Milburne Frederick (Bud) Curtis+⁸ b. 26 Jul 1923
Kathryn May Curtis⁸ b. 8 Apr 1925
June Elizabeth Curtis⁸ b. 18 Aug 1926
Jesse Leroy Curtis⁸ b. 16 May 1930

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[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. 40.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Grove, Ingham, Michigan.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 41.

Beatrice Leone Curtis¹

F, b. 27 March 1905, d. 13 July 1981

Father

Jesse Lewis Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Mother

June Leah Stanley¹ b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Beatrice Leone Curtis was born on 27 March 1905 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 Denver Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 160, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living; lived net to Samuel.²

(Witness) Census

Beatrice Leone Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 80, sheet 11B, occupation engineer-public service co., owned home, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 11 July 1926,her married name was McCarrick.⁴

Marriage*

Beatrice Leone Curtis married Wilbur C. McCarrick on 11 July 1926 at Michigan.⁴

Census*

Beatrice Leone Curtis and Wilbur C. McCarrick appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, ED 56k, sheet 26B, occupation lineman-power co., living with Jesse, no children.⁵

Death*

Beatrice Leone Curtis died on 13 July 1981 at Clare, Clare, Michigan, at age 76.^1,6

Family

Wilbur C. McCarrick b. 7 Aug 1907, d. 14 Jan 1982

Children

Alice Leon McCarrick⁴ b. 15 May 1928, d. 15 May 1928
Wilbur McCarrick Jr.⁴ b. 2 Nov 1930, d. 2 Nov 1930

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[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. 41.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Mable Nancy Rose Curtis¹

F, b. 10 May 1906, d. 29 August 1978

Father

Jesse Lewis Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Mother

June Leah Stanley¹ b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979

Last Edited

7 Jul 2015

Birth*

Mable Nancy Rose Curtis was born on 10 May 1906 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Mable Nancy Rose Curtis appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 80, sheet 11B, occupation engineer-public service co., owned home, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 1 September 1927,her married name was Cotter.⁴

Marriage*

Mable Nancy Rose Curtis married Lee Roy Cotter on 1 September 1927.⁴

Census*

Mable Nancy Rose Curtis and Lee Roy Cotter appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 at Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, ED 10-6, sheet 17B, occupation dealer-plate glass, owned home valued at $4,000, no cildren.⁵

Death*

Mable Nancy Rose Curtis died on 29 August 1978 at Simi, Ventura, California, at age 72; buried at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.⁶

Family

Lee Roy Cotter b. 31 Jan 1906, d. 13 Feb 1956

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[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. 41.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Green Hills, Los Angeles, California.

Jesse Lee Curtis¹

M, b. 4 October 1910, d. 17 February 2000

Father

Jesse Lewis Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Mother

June Leah Stanley¹ b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Jesse Lee Curtis was born on 4 October 1910 at Richland, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 80, sheet 11B, occupation engineer-public service co., owned home, 4 children.²

(Witness) Census

Jesse Lee Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 56, sheet 26B, occupation foreman-electric power co., owned home valued at $2,500, 3 children.³

Marriage*

Jesse Lee Curtis married Gertrude Leone Smith on 14 September 1940.⁴

Death*

Jesse Lee Curtis died on 17 February 2000 at Holt, Ingham, Michigan, at age 89.⁵

Family

Gertrude Leone Smith b. 31 Mar 1913, d. 11 Jun 2007

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[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. 41.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Vern Curtis¹

M, b. 5 November 1918, d. circa 5 November 1918

Father

Jesse Lewis Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Mother

June Leah Stanley¹ b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Death*

Vern Curtis died circa 5 November 1918 at Illinois; no further record.

Birth*

He was born on 5 November 1918 at Illinois.¹

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.

June Lynette Curtis¹

F, b. 27 March 1921, d. 1978

Father

Jesse Lewis Curtis¹ b. 12 Jul 1882, d. 18 Jun 1948

Mother

June Leah Stanley¹ b. 7 Sep 1883, d. Jun 1979

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

June Lynette Curtis was born on 27 March 1921 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Mason City, Ingham, Michigan, in the household of Jesse Lewis Curtis and June Leah Stanley; ED 56, sheet 26B, occupation foreman-electric power co., owned home valued at $2,500, 3 children.²

Married Name

As of 25 September 1937,her married name was Woods.³

Marriage*

June Lynette Curtis married Clarence E. Woods on 25 September 1937.³

Census*

June Lynette Curtis and Clarence E. Woods appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 2A, occupation farm operator, 1 daughter, living with Jesse.⁴

Death*

June Lynette Curtis died in 1978 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery.⁵

(Witness) Obit

She witnessed the Obit of Clarence E. Woods circa 18 April 1994 at Olney Daily Mail, Olney, Richland, Illinois, Clarence Woods, 76, of Albion, died at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 1994, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion with Rev. Bill Rucker officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Woods was born March 25, 1918, in Edwards County, the son of Lucius and Ellen (Harms) Woods. He married June Curtis Sept. 25, 1937, in Kentucky. She died Jan. 25, 1978. He married Verna Smith Jan. 17, 1981, in Albion. He was an assistant yard manager at Southern Illinois Lumber. He was a member of the First Christian Church and was also a member of the Albion VFW, Ruritan Club and the Bone Gap American Legion. He is survived by his wife, of Albion; two sons, Mike Woods of Orange Park, Fla., and Keith Woods of Albion; two daughters, Nancy Reid of Mt. Gilead, Ohio and Karen Sutherland of Bone Gap; a step-son, Larry Detruf of Monroe, Mich; three step-daughters, Regina Beckerman of Allendale, Verna Harmon of Olney and Marianna Dowson of Albion; a brother, George Woods of Chicago; two sisters, Marie Crackel of Albion and Sylvia Judge of Olney; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Woods was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, two grandchildren, seven brothers and a sister.⁵

Family

Clarence E. Woods b. 24 Mar 1918, d. 16 Apr 1994

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 41.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.

Otto Charles Harms¹

M, b. 13 February 1881, d. May 1975

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Otto Charles Harms was born on 13 February 1881 at Richland, Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Lida Curtis, daughter of Samuel Lewis Curtis and Elsie R. Michels, on 9 May 1904 at Illinois.¹

Census*

Otto Charles Harms and Lida Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1910 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 166, sheet 3A, occupation lineman-electric lights, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Milit-Beg*

Otto Charles Harms began military service on 12 September 1918 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, Power company as a lineman, wife Lida, described as medium height, stout, blue eyes, light hair.³

Census

He and Lida Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation electrician-CIPS Co., owned home, 3 children.⁵

Census

Otto Charles Harms and Lida Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 16, sheet 8A, occupation operator-sub station, electric co., renting, no children.⁶

Death*

Otto Charles Harms died in May 1975 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence, Illinois, at age 94.⁷

Family

Lida Curtis b. 14 Jun 1887

Children

Jesse Dale Harms+¹ b. 11 Feb 1905, d. 26 Aug 1969
Charlene Virginia Harms+¹ b. 7 Oct 1908, d. Jan 1987
Lillian Elsie Harms+¹ b. 3 Mar 1914, d. 29 Jan 1994

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Jesse Dale Harms¹

M, b. 11 February 1905, d. 26 August 1969

Father

Otto Charles Harms¹ b. 13 Feb 1881, d. May 1975

Mother

Lida Curtis¹ b. 14 Jun 1887

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Jesse Dale Harms was born on 11 February 1905 at Olney, Richland, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 April 1910 Olney, Richland, Illinois, in the household of Lida Curtis and Otto Charles Harms; ED 166, sheet 3A, occupation lineman-electric lights, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

Jesse Dale Harms appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Olney, Richland, Illinois, in the household of Lida Curtis and Otto Charles Harms; ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation electrician-CIPS Co., owned home, 3 children.⁴

Marriage*

Jesse Dale Harms married Della L. Urfer on 6 November 1926.⁵

Obit

Jesse Dale's obituary was published in the Olney Newspaper on 26 August 1969:
Jesse D. Harms, 64, of 512 North Fair street, well known highly respected owner and operator of the Sunshine Laundry for many years, died early this morning Aug. 26, 1969, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Schaub Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl H. Bennett officiating. Interment will be in the Crest Haven Memorial Cemetery. Members of the Center Shrine Club of Olney will conduct Memorial services at the funeral home. He was born in Olney on February 11, 1905, son of Otto C. and Lida Curtis Harms, and lived in Olney his entire lifetime where he has been very active in business and cummunity affairs. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Olney, the Olney Rotary Club, various bodies of Olney Lodge No. 140, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Olney Lodge No. 926, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and had been a member of the Cummins Municipal Band since he was a young boy.
Mr. Harms is survived by his wife, Della L. Harms; two daughters, Mrs. James (Suzanne) Hillis of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Sam (Vera) Obert of San Jose, Calivornia; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clem (Charlene) Welker of Indianapolis, Mrs. Leroy (Lillian) Kesterson of Cisne; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Harms of 1000 East North Avenue in Olney.²

Death*

He died on 26 August 1969 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, at age 64; buried at Crest Haven Memorial Park.¹

Family

Della L. Urfer b. 20 Sep 1900, d. 1977

Children

Suzanne Lida Harms⁵ b. 31 Jan 1931
Vera Harms⁵ b. 9 Nov 1932

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Crest Haven, Richland, Illinois.
[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. 42.