Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Charlene Virginia Harms¹

F, b. 7 October 1908, d. January 1987

Father

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

Mother

Lida Curtis¹ b. 14 Jun 1887

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Num Marr*

Charlene Virginia Harms was married four times.²

Birth*

She was born on 7 October 1908 at Olney, Richland, Illinois.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

She 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

Charlene Virginia 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.⁵

Married Name

As of 28 October 1924,her married name was Welker.²

Marriage*

Charlene Virginia Harms married Clem V. Welker on 28 October 1924; bride's 1st marriage.²

Census*

Charlene Virginia Harms and Clem V. Welker appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, ED 583, sheet 17A, occupation post office clerk, renting, 2 children.⁶

Census

Charlene Virginia Harms and Clem V. Welker appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Normandy Twp., St. Louis, Missouri, ED 246, sheet 16A, occupation postal clerk, owned home valued at $4,000, 3 children.⁷

Married Name

As of after 1950,her married name was Alexander.²

Marriage*

Charlene Virginia Harms married Lester Alexander after 1950; bride's 4th marriage.²

Death*

Charlene Virginia Harms died in January 1987 at Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, at age 78; married name Alexander.⁴

Family 1

Clem V. Welker b. 26 Aug 1904, d. Apr 1974

Children

Allen Dean Welker² b. 17 May 1926, d. 1 Feb 2009
Virginia Lee Welker² b. 12 Jun 1928
Jo Anne (Joan) Welker² b. 23 Sep 1932

Family 2

Lester Alexander b. 17 Jun 1904, d. Aug 1984

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 43.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Lillian Elsie Harms¹

F, b. 3 March 1914, d. 29 January 1994

Father

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

Mother

Lida Curtis¹ b. 14 Jun 1887

Last Edited

1 Oct 1999

Birth*

Lillian Elsie Harms was born on 3 March 1914.¹

(Witness) Census

She 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.²

Married Name

As of 11 November 1936,her married name was Kesterson.³

Death*

Lillian Elsie Harms died on 29 January 1994 at Cisne, Wayne, Illinois, at age 79.¹

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 29.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 43.

Elmer Hacker¹

M, b. 3 November 1881, d. 19 February 1976

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Elmer Hacker was born on 3 November 1881 at Kenney, DeWitt, Illinois.^2,3,4,5

Marriage*

He married Beulah Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg, on 4 April 1906 at Illinois.¹

Census*

Elmer Hacker and Beulah Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation butter maker-creamery, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

Census

Elmer Hacker and Beulah Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Death*

Elmer Hacker died on 19 February 1976 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, at age 94.^4,5

Family

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Children

Lillian Thelma Hacker+¹ b. 26 Apr 1907, d. 14 Sep 1984
Ada Mable Hacker¹ b. 23 Dec 1908
Martha Irene Hacker¹ b. 8 Dec 1910, d. Aug 1974
James William Hacker+¹ b. 11 Sep 1913, d. 15 Aug 2002
Margaret Marie Hacker¹ b. 8 Feb 1916
Elmer Hacker Jr.+¹ b. 30 Apr 1921
Audrey Lucille Hacker¹ b. 31 Jul 1923

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Lillian Thelma Hacker¹

F, b. 26 April 1907, d. 14 September 1984

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lillian Thelma Hacker was born on 26 April 1907 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation butter maker-creamery, renting, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Lillian Thelma Hacker appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis; ED 21, sheet 5A, no occupation, "husband away from home," renting, 5 children, lived next to father.³

Married Name

As of 21 April 1933,her married name was Goodman.⁴

Marriage*

Lillian Thelma Hacker married Ernest D. Goodman on 21 April 1933.⁴

Death*

Lillian Thelma Hacker died on 14 September 1984 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, at age 77.^1,5

Family

Ernest D. Goodman b. 21 Apr 1910, d. 17 Dec 2003

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[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. 43.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Ada Mable Hacker¹

F, b. 23 December 1908

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ada Mable Hacker was born on 23 December 1908 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Ada Mable Hacker appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis; ED 21, sheet 5A, no occupation, "husband away from home," renting, 5 children, lived next to father.³

(Witness) Census

Ada Mable Hacker appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Charleston, Coles, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Martha Irene Hacker¹

F, b. 8 December 1910, d. August 1974

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Martha Irene Hacker was born on 8 December 1910 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis; ED 21, sheet 5A, no occupation, "husband away from home," renting, 5 children, lived next to father.²

(Witness) Census

Martha Irene Hacker appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Charleston, Coles, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Death*

Martha Irene Hacker died in August 1974 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, at age 63.³

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

James William Hacker¹

M, b. 11 September 1913, d. 15 August 2002

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

James William Hacker was born on 11 September 1913 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis; ED 21, sheet 5A, no occupation, "husband away from home," renting, 5 children, lived next to father.³

(Witness) Census

James William Hacker appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Charleston, Coles, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Marriage*

James William Hacker married Ruth Elizabeth Walker on 29 September 1940.⁴

Death*

James William Hacker died on 15 August 2002 at Charleston, Coles, Illinois, at age 88; buried at Mound Cemetery.^2,5

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Walker b. 28 Sep 1916, d. 1 Feb 2006

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 44.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mound, Coles, Illinois.

Margaret Marie Hacker¹

F, b. 8 February 1916

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Margaret Marie Hacker was born on 8 February 1916 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Margaret Marie Hacker appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Charleston, Coles, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Elmer Hacker Jr.¹

M, b. 30 April 1921

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Elmer Hacker Jr. was born on 30 April 1921 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Charleston, Coles, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Marriage*

Elmer Hacker Jr. married Marcella Mullens on 29 September 1947.²

Family

Marcella Mullens b. c 1922

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 44.

Audrey Lucille Hacker¹

F, b. 31 July 1923

Father

Elmer Hacker¹ b. 3 Nov 1881, d. 19 Feb 1976

Mother

Beulah Elizabeth Curtis¹ b. 26 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1984

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

Audrey Lucille Hacker was born on 31 July 1923 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 Charleston, Coles, Illinois, in the household of Beulah Elizabeth Curtis and Elmer Hacker; ED 5, sheet 7B, occupation building carpenter, real estate valued at $300, 6 childrne at home.

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.

James Lambert¹

M, b. 2 September 1881, d. August 1974

Last Edited

15 Mar 2013

Birth*

James Lambert was born on 2 September 1881 at Illinois.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Hulda May Curtis, daughter of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg, on 14 September 1908 at Illinois.¹

Census*

James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, married 1 year, no children.³

Milit-Beg*

James Lambert began military service on 12 September 1918 at RR 3, Albion, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Hulda May, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.²

Census

He and Hulda May Curtis appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and his father.⁴

Census

James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

James Lambert died in August 1974 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 92.⁶

Family

Hulda May Curtis b. 30 Mar 1891, d. 1971

Children

Elbert Leo Lambert+⁷ b. 18 Oct 1912, d. 4 Apr 1994
Pauline B. Lambert+¹ b. 1 Jul 1914
Evelyn M. Lambert¹ b. 8 Mar 1916
Nadine L. Lambert¹ b. 1 Dec 1919, d. 10 Feb 2001

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 37.

Pauline B. Lambert¹

F, b. 1 July 1914

Father

James Lambert¹ b. 2 Sep 1881, d. Aug 1974

Mother

Hulda May Curtis¹ b. 30 Mar 1891, d. 1971

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Pauline B. Lambert was born on 1 July 1914 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Hulda May Curtis and James Lambert; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children and his father.²

(Witness) Census

Pauline B. Lambert appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis; ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 23 July 1940,her married name was Johnson.⁴

Marriage*

Pauline B. Lambert married Joseph Johnson on 23 July 1940.⁴

Family

Joseph Johnson b. c 1914

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[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. 44.

Evelyn M. Lambert¹

F, b. 8 March 1916

Father

James Lambert¹ b. 2 Sep 1881, d. Aug 1974

Mother

Hulda May Curtis¹ b. 30 Mar 1891, d. 1971

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Evelyn M. Lambert was born on 8 March 1916 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Name Variation

As of 28 January 1920, Evelyn M. Lambert was also known as Emma M.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis; ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 26 November 1942,her married name was Briggs.¹

Marriage*

Evelyn M. Lambert married James J. Briggs on 26 November 1942.¹

Family

James J. Briggs b. c 1915

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

James J. Briggs¹

M, b. circa 1915

Last Edited

22 Mar 2013

Birth*

James J. Briggs was born circa 1915.

Marriage*

He married Evelyn M. Lambert, daughter of James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis, on 26 November 1942.¹

Family

Evelyn M. Lambert b. 8 Mar 1916

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.

Nadine L. Lambert¹

F, b. 1 December 1919, d. 10 February 2001

Father

James Lambert¹ b. 2 Sep 1881, d. Aug 1974

Mother

Hulda May Curtis¹ b. 30 Mar 1891, d. 1971

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nadine L. Lambert was born on 1 December 1919 at Edwards, Illinois; age 2/12 in 1920 census.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Nadine L. Lambert appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Lambert and Hulda May Curtis; ED 6, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $5,000, 4 children at home.³

Married Name

As of after 1940,her married name was Briggs.⁴

Marriage*

Nadine L. Lambert married James Jonathan Briggs after 1940 at Illinois.⁴

Death*

Nadine L. Lambert died on 10 February 2001 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 81.⁵

Family

James Jonathan Briggs b. 6 Feb 1918, d. 6 Dec 2003

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Nellie I. Henderson¹

F, b. 7 August 1898, d. 2 March 1986

Last Edited

29 Jun 2013

Birth*

Nellie I. Henderson was born on 7 August 1898 at Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Homer Henderson and Fannie Marriott.^2,3,4

Marriage*

She married Allen Andrew Curtis, son of Charles Wesley Curtis and Eliza Serene (Irena) Rigg, on 23 April 1916 at at the bride's home, Browns, Edwards, Illinois.^1,4

Married Name

As of 23 April 1917,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.²

Census

Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 122, sheet 1B, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, renting, 3 children.⁵

Census

Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Nellie I. Henderson died on 2 March 1986 at Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, at age 87; buried at Graceland Cemetery in Albion, Illinois.^7,3

Obit

Nellie I.'s obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 3 March 1986:
Graveside services for former Albion resident Nellie Curtis, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. March 13, at Graceland Cemetery. Mrs. Curtis died Sunday, March 2, 1986 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Lake Worth Florida. The body was cremated and the ashes returned to the Ingram Funeral Home at Albion. A memorial service will be held Sunday, at 12:30 p.m. at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Lake Worth where she held membership.
Surviving are two sons, Donald H. Curtis of Lake Worth, Florida and Leo F. Curtis of Hammond, Indiana; a brother, Frank Henderson of Albion; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren. Mrs. Curtis had been a member of First Christian Church prior to moving to Florida 18 years ago. She and her husband had farmed in the Ted Top community east of Albion before they moved to Florida. Born August 7 198 in Edwards County, her parents were Home and Fannie Marriott Henderson. She was married in 1918 to Allen Curtis, who died June 4, 1979. Also preceding her, in death, were two sisters, Faye Phieffer and Linda Over. Rev. Don Frantz will officiate at the services. March 15.⁸

Family

Allen Andrew Curtis b. 29 Dec 1894, d. 4 Jun 1979

Children

Donald R. Curtis+¹ b. 27 Apr 1922, d. 26 Sep 1995
Leo F. Curtis+¹ b. 29 Jul 1924
Eleanor Mae Curtis¹ b. 29 Jul 1924, d. 9 Feb 1935

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage certificate from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2240] Franny Kieffer, Edwards County, Illinois Historical Society (Selected Materials).

Donald R. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 27 April 1922, d. 26 September 1995

Father

Allen Andrew Curtis¹ b. 29 Dec 1894, d. 4 Jun 1979

Mother

Nellie I. Henderson¹ b. 7 Aug 1898, d. 2 Mar 1986

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Donald R. Curtis was born on 27 April 1922 at Lake, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis; ED 122, sheet 1B, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, renting, 3 children.³

(Witness) Census

Donald R. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis; ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, 2 children.⁴

Marriage*

Donald R. Curtis married Virginia Bell Rotramee circa 1946.⁵

Death*

Donald R. Curtis died on 26 September 1995 at Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California, at age 73.¹

Family

Virginia Bell Rotramee b. c 1925

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[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. 44.

Leo F. Curtis¹

M, b. 29 July 1924

Father

Allen Andrew Curtis¹ b. 29 Dec 1894, d. 4 Jun 1979

Mother

Nellie I. Henderson¹ b. 7 Aug 1898, d. 2 Mar 1986

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Leo F. Curtis was born on 29 July 1924 at Whiting, Lake, Indiana; twin of Eleanor.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Leo F. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis; ED 25, sheet 10A, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, 2 children.⁴

Marriage*

Leo F. Curtis married Phyllis Curtis circa 1948.⁵

Living*

Leo F. Curtis and Phyllis Curtis were living on 16 November 2005 at McAllen, Texas.⁶

Family

Phyllis Curtis b. 4 Aug 1925, d. 27 Apr 2007

Child

Craig Wayne Curtis⁵ b. 22 Jun 1950, d. 14 Nov 2005

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[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. 44.
[S2215] Unknown author, The Times-Munster and Hammond, Indiana, Issue of 16 Nov 2005: Obituary of Craig W. Curtis.

Eleanor Mae Curtis¹

F, b. 29 July 1924, d. 9 February 1935

Father

Allen Andrew Curtis¹ b. 29 Dec 1894, d. 4 Jun 1979

Mother

Nellie I. Henderson¹ b. 7 Aug 1898, d. 2 Mar 1986

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Eleanor Mae Curtis was born on 29 July 1924 at Whiting, Lake, Indiana; twin of Leo.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Nellie I. Henderson and Allen Andrew Curtis; ED 122, sheet 1B, occupation stationary engineer-steel mill, renting, 3 children.²

Baptism

Eleanor Mae Curtis was baptized in July 1934 at Whiting, Lake, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 9 February 1935 at Lake, Indiana, at age 10; from scarlet fever; buried at Graceland Cemetery in Albion, Illinois.^1,3,4

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Alice Shilling¹

F, b. 1890

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Alice Shilling was born in 1890 at Illinois; daughter of John Shilling and Rose Schmittler.²

Marriage*

She married Herbert Michels, son of Finley Michels and Olive Melissa Curtis, on 21 December 1908.¹

Married Name

As of 21 December 1908,her married name was Michels.¹

Census*

Alice Shilling and Herbert Michels appeared on the census of 25 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.²

Family

Herbert Michels b. 28 Dec 1882, d. 14 Mar 1970

Child

Robert Schmittler³ b. 7 Feb 1913

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 30.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.

Robert Schmittler¹

M, b. 7 February 1913

Foster Father

Herbert Michels¹ b. 28 Dec 1882, d. 14 Mar 1970

Foster Mother

Alice Shilling¹ b. 1890

Last Edited

17 Mar 2013

Birth*

Robert Schmittler was born on 7 February 1913; married Nellie Balding and Irene Phelps.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 January 1920 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Herbert Michels and Alice Shilling; ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son at home.²

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jessie May Butterick¹

F, b. 18 July 1890, d. 4 February 1962

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Jessie May Butterick was born on 18 July 1890 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.²

Marriage*

She married Raymond Michels, son of Finley Michels and Olive Melissa Curtis, on 15 March 1913.¹

Married Name

As of 15 March 1913,her married name was Michels.¹

Death*

Jessie May Butterick died on 4 February 1962 at Apollo Beach, Hillsborough, Florida, at age 71.²

Family

Raymond Michels b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 9 Jul 1963

Children

Thelmarae Michels+¹ b. 29 Mar 1915, d. 8 Apr 1976
Francis Harold Michels+¹ b. 26 Jun 1919, d. 11 Sep 1998

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Thelmarae Michels¹

F, b. 29 March 1915, d. 8 April 1976

Father

Raymond Michels¹ b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 9 Jul 1963

Mother

Jessie May Butterick¹ b. 18 Jul 1890, d. 4 Feb 1962

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Thelmarae Michels was born on 29 March 1915 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

Married Name

As of 15 February 1932,her married name was Houser.³

Marriage*

She married Robert R. Houser on 15 February 1932 at Illinois.³

Married Name

As of 20 July 1940,her married name was Louthan.³

Marriage*

Thelmarae Michels married Paul Eugene Louthan on 20 July 1940.³

Death*

Thelmarae Michels died on 8 April 1976 at Apollo Beach, Hillsborough, Florida, at age 61.²

Family 1

Robert R. Houser b. c 1912

Family 2

Paul Eugene Louthan b. c 1915

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[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. 45.

Francis Harold Michels¹

M, b. 26 June 1919, d. 11 September 1998

Father

Raymond Michels¹ b. 17 Mar 1886, d. 9 Jul 1963

Mother

Jessie May Butterick¹ b. 18 Jul 1890, d. 4 Feb 1962

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Francis Harold Michels was born on 26 June 1919 at Urbana, Champaign, Illinois.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Margaret Alice Cleland on 15 June 1938.³

Death*

Francis Harold Michels died on 11 September 1998 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 79.²

Family

Margaret Alice Cleland b. c 1920

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[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. 45.

Lillie Belle Beagley¹

F, b. 1894

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lillie Belle Beagley was born in 1894 at Illinois.²

Marriage*

She married Chester Frank Michels, son of Finley Michels and Olive Melissa Curtis, on 12 April 1910 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 12 April 1910,her married name was Michels.¹

Census*

Lillie Belle Beagley and Chester Frank Michels appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.²

Family

Chester Frank Michels b. 24 Sep 1888, d. 22 Apr 1932

Children

Chester Frank Michels+¹ b. 3 Jul 1911, d. 14 Jan 2011
Ferris Veree Michels+¹ b. 7 Jul 1919
Imogene Olvetta Michels+¹ b. 11 Aug 1921
Nieta Verna Michels+¹ b. 24 Sep 1926

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Chester Frank Michels¹

M, b. 3 July 1911, d. 14 January 2011

Father

Chester Frank Michels¹ b. 24 Sep 1888, d. 22 Apr 1932

Mother

Lillie Belle Beagley¹ b. 1894

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Chester Frank Michels was born on 3 July 1911 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Chester Frank Michels and Lillie Belle Beagley; ED 10, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.³

Marriage*

Chester Frank Michels married Gertrude Harris on 22 September 1934.⁴

Census*

Chester Frank Michels and Gertrude Harris appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 5A, occupation director of supplies-government work, renting, no children.⁵

Death*

Chester Frank Michels died on 14 January 2011 at Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 99; buried at Pleasant View Cemetery in Kewanee, Illinois.^2,6

Obit

Chester Frank's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 15 January 2011:
Chester Frank Michels, 99, of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Danville and Kewanee, passed away on Jan. 14, 2011. He was born July 3, 1911 in Bone Gap, a son of Chester and Lily Michels. He married Gertrude Harris on Sept. 22, 1934, in Albion. She died Nov. 14, 1976. They had two children, Suzanne, who died in 1971, and Stephen (Wendy), who survives. Also surviving are two grandsons and their families, Justin and Chris Michels of Bloomington, with their two children, Parker and Hayley. Also Troy Michels of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In addition he is survived by three sisters: Ferris Crackel, Albion, Imogene Kight, Allendale, and Nieta Hunley, Fairfield. On Dec. 16, 1978, Mr. Michels married Helen Wilhite of Danville. She survives. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Martha Mikel and Diana Pridgen; eight step-grandchildren, Scott and Steve Wilhite, Cathy Rivera, Terri Powell and Susie Wilhite, Cheri Holland, Julie Wynn and Cindy Peevler; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A stepson, Bill Wilhite, preceded him in death in 1992. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He served in France and Luxembourg. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, two Battle Stars, La Croix de Guerre from the Luxembourg Government and U.S. Army Commendation Medal.⁶

Family

Gertrude Harris b. 4 Oct 1911, d. 14 Nov 1976

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 45.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant View, Henry, Illinois.

Ferris Veree Michels¹

F, b. 7 July 1919

Father

Chester Frank Michels¹ b. 24 Sep 1888, d. 22 Apr 1932

Mother

Lillie Belle Beagley¹ b. 1894

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ferris Veree Michels was born on 7 July 1919 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Chester Frank Michels and Lillie Belle Beagley; ED 10, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 4 February 1939,her married name was Crackel.³

Marriage*

Ferris Veree Michels married Ralph Baird Crackel on 4 February 1939 at Illinois.³

Census*

Ferris Veree Michels and Ralph Baird Crackel appeared on the census of 24 May 1940 at French Creek Twp., Edwards, Illinois, ED 10, sheet 2B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 daughter.⁴

Family

Ralph Baird Crackel b. 29 Aug 1918, d. 8 Jun 1993

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 45.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Imogene Olvetta Michels¹

F, b. 11 August 1921

Father

Chester Frank Michels¹ b. 24 Sep 1888, d. 22 Apr 1932

Mother

Lillie Belle Beagley¹ b. 1894

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Imogene Olvetta Michels was born on 11 August 1921 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 17 December 1941,her married name was Kight.³

Marriage*

Imogene Olvetta Michels married Robert Keith Kight on 17 December 1941.³

Family

Robert Keith Kight b. c 1920

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 45.

Nieta Verna Michels¹

F, b. 24 September 1926

Father

Chester Frank Michels¹ b. 24 Sep 1888, d. 22 Apr 1932

Mother

Lillie Belle Beagley¹ b. 1894

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nieta Verna Michels was born on 24 September 1926 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 4 May 1946,her married name was Hunley.³

Marriage*

Nieta Verna Michels married Lowell Elmer Hunley on 4 May 1946.³

Family

Lowell Elmer Hunley b. 1 Dec 1925, d. 7 Feb 2011

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 47.

Charles Scamehorn¹

M, b. circa 1890

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Charles Scamehorn was born circa 1890 at Illinois.

Marriage*

He married Cora Michels, daughter of Finley Michels and Olive Melissa Curtis, on 20 October 1910 at Illinois.¹

Family

Cora Michels b. 27 Jan 1890, d. 12 Mar 1961

Child

Harvey Scamehorn+¹ b. 5 Apr 1913

Citations

[S2208] Unknown author, Browning, Jeanette of Lake Ann, MI, 13 Mar 1999 Desc. of Richard Curtis, p. 31.