Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Amanda Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1914

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*

Amanda Curtis was born in 1914 at Nebraska.^1,2

(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.¹

(Witness) Census

Amanda 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

[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).

Harriet (?)¹

F, b. 1921, d. before 29 November 2007

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Marriage*

Harriet (?) married an unknown person ; bride's 2nd m.

Married Name

Her married name was Buser.

Birth*

She was born in 1921 at Nebraska.²

Married Name

As of circa 1937,her married name was Curtis.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Norbert Arthur Curtis, son of Benjamin Garfield Curtis and Mary A. Harre, circa 1937 at Nebraska.^1,2

Census*

Harriet (?) and Norbert Arthur Curtis 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.²

Death*

Harriet (?) died before 29 November 2007.¹

Family

Norbert Arthur Curtis b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995

Children

Norbert Curtis¹ b. c 1938, d. b 29 Nov 2007
Karl Frederick Curtis+¹ b. 21 Oct 1939, d. 29 Nov 2007

Citations

[S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Karl Frederick Curtis¹

M, b. 21 October 1939, d. 29 November 2007

Father

Norbert Arthur Curtis² b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995

Mother

Harriet (?)² b. 1921, d. b 29 Nov 2007

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Karl Frederick Curtis was born on 21 October 1939 at South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska.^2,1

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, in the household of Norbert Arthur Curtis and Harriet (?); ED 15, sheet 6A, occupation insulation company foreman, owned home valued at $1,000, 2 sons.³

Marriage*

Karl Frederick Curtis married Karen Jean Childs circa 1962; m. 45 years at death of husband, Karl.²

Death*

Karl Frederick Curtis died on 29 November 2007 at Woodway, McLennan, Texas, at age 68; buried at Oakwood Cemetery.^2,1

Obit

Karl Frederick's obituary was published in the Tribune-Herald on 2 December 2007:
Dr. Karl Fred Curtis of Woodway passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, surrounded by his family and friends. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, with the Pastor Paul Krupicka officiating.Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.
Fred was born Oct. 21, 1939, in South Sioux City, Neb., to Harriet and Norbert Curtis. Fred was raised by his mother and beloved step-father, Jack Buser. He attended South Sioux City High School, Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., and later earned his doctorate from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Fred established his career as a dedicated member of the Baylor University Faculty.There he worked for over 34 years as a passionate educator and leader within the School of Education.As the endowed C.G. Strickland Professor of Education and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction he touched the lives of his many students, teachers and colleagues. As a leader in his field he contributed greatly to the direction of his professional organizations, he provided instruction and continuing education to teachers across the state of Texas, and he created numerous programs at Baylor reaching international prominence.Fred was an active leader in his church, St. Matthew Lutheran, and his community.He celebrated life by sharing his passions with others through his community service, love for music and singing, and interest in travel and international cultures.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his older brother, Norbert; and his step-father, Jack Buser. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Childs Curtis; sons, Dr. David Curtis and wife, Michelle, and Michael Curtis; daughter, Heather Curtis Nichols and husband, Greg; grandchildren, Michael David Curtis and Catherine Abigail Curtis; brothers, Jack Buser and wife, Susan; Ned Buser and wife, Jeanne; and Dr. Kerrey Buser and wife, Kim.
Pallbearers are Elden Barrett, John Linda, Lowel Elliott, Dick Belanger, Jim Ferguson and Larry Webb. October 21, 1939 - November 29, 2007.

Note*

Baylor Mourns Death of Education Professor Dec. 3, 2007
Dr. K. Fred Curtis, The C.G. Strickland Professor of Education and professor of curriculum and instruction for more than 30 years in Baylor University's School of Education, died Nov. 29 in Waco. He was 68. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Rd. Curtis was born Oct. 21, 1939, in South Sioux City, Neb. He earned his undergraduate degree in secondary education and biology from Wayne State College in 1962, a master's degree at University of Nebraska, Omaha, in 1967, and his doctorate from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 1973. In 1973, Curtis joined the Baylor faculty and worked for more than three decades as a passionate educator and leader within the School of Education. As The C.G. Strickland Professor of Education and professor of curriculum and instruction, he touched the lives of his many students, teachers and colleagues. As a leader in his field, he contributed greatly to the direction of his professional organizations, provided instruction and continuing education to teachers across the state of Texas, and created numerous programs at Baylor reaching international prominence. "I had the privilege of knowing Fred Curtis for over 30 years and for the past 26 years he has been my best friend and trusted colleague," said Dr. Elden R. Barrett, professor of curriculum and instruction at Baylor's School of Education. "His professional passions were science education, professional field experiences, international student teaching and teacher education. He has left a legacy not only here at Baylor but throughout the nation. Fred touched so many lives and we are all better for having known him."
Curtis edited or authored several books and monographs on teacher education and field experiences. He also was an invited presenter for several years at the annual national meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators. Curtis was an active leader in his church, St. Matthew Lutheran, and his community. He celebrated life by sharing his passions with others through his community service, love for music and singing, and interest in travel and international cultures.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Harriet and Norbert Curtis; his older brother, Norbert; and his step-father, Jack Buser.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Childs Curtis; sons, Dr. David Curtis and wife, Michelle, and Michael Curtis; daughter, Heather Curtis Nichols and husband, Greg; grandchildren, Michael David Curtis and Catherine Abigail Curtis; brothers, Jack Buser and wife, Susan; Ned Buser and wife, Jeanne; and Dr. Kerrey Buser and wife, Kim.
Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 800 N. New Road, Waco, TX, or to the American Diabetes Association. http://www.baylor.edu/pr/news.php?action=story&story=48454
(4 June 2008.)

Family

Karen Jean Childs b. c 1940

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index,Karl Frederick 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.

Karen Jean Childs^1,2

F, b. circa 1940

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Karen Jean Childs was born circa 1940.

Married Name

As of circa 1962,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Karl Frederick Curtis, son of Norbert Arthur Curtis and Harriet (?), circa 1962; m. 45 years at death of husband, Karl.¹

Living*

Karen Jean Childs was living on 29 November 2007 at Woodway, McLennan, Texas.¹

Family

Karl Frederick Curtis b. 21 Oct 1939, d. 29 Nov 2007

Citations

[S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Birth Index, 1903-1997: Heather Jean Curtis (Ancestry.com; 4 June 2008).

Norbert Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1938, d. before 29 November 2007

Father

Norbert Arthur Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 30 Jan 1995

Mother

Harriet (?)¹ b. 1921, d. b 29 Nov 2007

Last Edited

14 Mar 2013

Birth*

Norbert Curtis was born circa 1938 at Nebraska.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Norbert Curtis died before 29 November 2007.¹

Citations

[S2220] Unknown author, Waco Tribune-Herald, Issue of 1 Dec 2007: Obituary of Dr. K. Fred Curtis.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mark Curtis¹

M, b. circa 1952

Father

Francis Daniel Curtis¹ b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 25 Feb 2002

Last Edited

3 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mark Curtis was born circa 1952 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Helen Ruth Gubbins¹

F, b. 23 December 1925

Last Edited

4 Mar 2013

Birth*

Helen Ruth Gubbins was born on 23 December 1925 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.¹

Married Name

As of 24 November 1945,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Francis Daniel Curtis, son of Harrison Clifton Curtis and Ella Potter, on 24 November 1945 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Family

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

Child

Milton Stewart Curtis¹ b. 26 Feb 1947, d. 28 Sep 1963

Citations

[S2222] Unknown author, King, Coldicott, Beaufoy, Mortimer, Izod, Kingzett and Lissaman.

Everett Darrell Edge¹

M, b. 13 January 1903, d. November 1985

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Everett Darrell Edge was born on 13 January 1903 at Edwards, Illinois; son of Herman B. Edge and Lulu Chalcraft.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Easter Marie Curtis, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Rosa Adeline Medler, on 4 July 1927 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.³

Census*

Everett Darrell Edge and Easter Marie Curtis 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.⁴

Census*

Everett Darrell Edge appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Goose Creek Twp., Piatt, Illinois, ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation farm laborer, listed as married, living with his father, Easter and no Curtis children preent.⁵

Death*

He died in November 1985 at Monticello, Pratt, Illinois, at age 82.²

Family

Easter Marie Curtis b. Apr 1909, d. b 1940

Child

Herbert Darrell Edge⁴ b. 1928, d. Nov 1950

Citations

[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Herbert Darrell Edge^1,2

M, b. 1928, d. November 1950

Father

Everett Darrell Edge¹ b. 13 Jan 1903, d. Nov 1985

Mother

Easter Marie Curtis¹ b. Apr 1909, d. b 1940

Last Edited

20 Mar 2013

Birth*

Herbert Darrell Edge was born in 1928 at Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 Dewitt Twp., Dewitt, Illinois, in the household of Everett Darrell Edge and Easter Marie Curtis; ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 son and 2 boarders.¹

Death*

Herbert Darrell Edge died in November 1950.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Wanda Curtis¹

F, b. 1932

Father

Rolla Edward Curtis¹ b. 20 Aug 1911, d. 2 Jul 1944

Mother

Pearl Marie Rigg² b. 1912

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Wanda Curtis was born in 1932 at Illinois; listed as Wanda Curtis in 1940 census.¹

(Witness) Census

She 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.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.

William Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 28 July 1833, d. 22 February 1911

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

William Curtis Jr. was born on 28 July 1833 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

Marriage*

William Curtis Jr. married Elizabeth Green on 24 February 1857 at Green, Illinois.³

Census*

William Curtis Jr. and Elizabeth Green appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 310b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 4 children and mother-in-law.⁴

Census

William Curtis Jr. and Elizabeth Green appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 396D, occupation teamster, 5 children.⁵

Death*

William Curtis Jr. died on 22 February 1911 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 77; Corporal, Co F, 152nd Illinois Infantry; buried at old Albion Cemetery.²

Family

Elizabeth Green b. 8 Oct 1836, d. 19 Jul 1928

Children

Mary Rose Curtis⁶ b. 5 Mar 1858, d. 25 Nov 1886
Elizabeth Anna Curtis+⁴ b. 4 Oct 1860, d. 18 Oct 1942
William Frank Curtis b. Sep 1865, d. Nov 1933
Ellen Hannah Curtis⁴ b. 13 Jul 1868, d. 15 Jul 1950
Emma Thirza Curtis+⁵ b. 9 Oct 1871, d. 30 Dec 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Albion, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Benjamin Curtis¹

M, b. 13 April 1835, d. 9 October 1908

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Benjamin Curtis was born on 13 April 1835 at Edwards, Illinois; alternate date is 9 October 1908.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin Curtis married Jane Walker on 21 October 1858 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,960, personal $2,000, 4 children.⁵

Census

Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.⁶

Census

Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 10 children 4 living.²

Death*

Benjamin Curtis died on 9 October 1908 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 73; buried at Union Cemetery.³

Family

Jane Walker b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907

Children

Madeline Curtis⁷ b. 1859, d. 4 Aug 1860
Hubert J. Curtis³ b. 1861, d. 14 Dec 1861
Frederick George Curtis+⁵ b. 9 Mar 1863, d. 2 Mar 1932
Ellen Mae Curtis⁵ b. 21 Apr 1865, d. 10 Apr 1926
John Logan Curtis+⁵ b. 16 Feb 1867, d. 1952
Alice M. Curtis⁵ b. 1869, d. 12 Oct 1870
Eddie Curtis³ b. c 25 Nov 1870, d. 10 Dec 1870
Laura Martha Curtis⁶ b. 2 Nov 1871
Olive Curtis³ b. Apr 1876, d. 12 Aug 1876
Minnie M. Curtis³ b. c 1878, d. 12 Aug 1878

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death register from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

George Bates Curtis^1,2

M, b. 19 January 1837, d. 18 February 1899

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

George Bates Curtis was born on 19 January 1837 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

(Witness) Census

George Bates Curtis appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Joseph Curtis and Fanny Green; image is largely illegible; 1 son, George Curtis, son of William, and a bunch of Greens.⁴

Marriage*

George Bates Curtis married Mary Ann Wheeler on 8 March 1866 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

George Bates Curtis appeared on the census of 6 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 423A, occupation laborer, widowed, 1 son.⁶

Death*

He died on 18 February 1899 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 62; Co. I, 38th Illinois Infantry; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^3,2

Family

Mary Ann Wheeler b. 23 Sep 1846, d. 29 Sep 1868

Children

Thomas Lincoln Curtis+⁶ b. 2 Feb 1867, d. 25 Mar 1948
Martha Curtis⁷ b. 1868

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

James Curtis¹

M, b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 February 1927

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

James Curtis was born on 15 May 1838 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

Marriage*

James Curtis married Mary Hall on 26 April 1860 at Wabash, Illinois.^4,5

Census*

James Curtis and Mary Hall appeared on the census of 27 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 41/847, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, no children.⁴

Census

James Curtis and Mary Hall appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 295b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $920, 3 children and Eliza Rackle, age 55, b. England.⁶

Census

James Curtis and Mary Hall appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁷

Census*

James Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation City Marshall, owned home, widowed, 3 sons at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 4B, occupation odd jobs, owned home, widowed, no children.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 3B, widowed, living with his daughter Sadie.⁹

Death*

He died on 16 February 1927 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 88; buried at Union Cemetery.^2,10,3

Family

Mary Hall b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Children

Elizabeth A. Curtis⁶ b. Jun 1863, d. Apr 1926
Eliza Florence Curtis⁶ b. 1867
Anna Eva Curtis+⁶ b. Feb 1868
Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis+⁷ b. May 1873
William Alvah Curtis⁷ b. Dec 1878
Chester Briggs Curtis+⁸ b. 8 Jul 1880, d. 12 Oct 1961
Allen Dale Curtis⁸ b. 1 Sep 1883

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Union, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Jarvis Curtis¹

M, b. 7 February 1840, d. 13 August 1927

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Jarvis Curtis was born on 7 February 1840 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Jarvis Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.⁴

Marriage*

Jarvis Curtis married Margaret F. Michels on 11 March 1866 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census

Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,680, 1 son.⁶

Census*

Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 419B, occupation farmer, 2 sons.⁷

Census

Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 8A, occupation teamster, renting, married 34 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁸

Census

Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation teamster, owned home, no children.⁹

Census

Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 18A, owned home, no children.¹⁰

Death*

Jarvis Curtis died on 13 August 1927 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 87; C. I, 38th Illinois Infantry; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^2,3

Family

Margaret F. Michels b. 27 Oct 1843, d. 23 Dec 1929

Children

Thomas A. Curtis+⁷ b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 22 Jun 1942
Harry C. Curtis+⁷ b. 12 Dec 1873, d. 29 Jul 1944
Herbert Curtis¹¹ b. 17 Sep 1880, d. 18 Jan 1881

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Anna Curtis¹

F, b. 10 May 1842, d. 8 April 1914

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Anna Curtis was born on 10 May 1842 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 10 May 1842, Anna Curtis was also known as Ann Curtis.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

Married Name

As of 18 October 1860,her married name was Green.³

Marriage*

Anna Curtis married Thomas Green on 18 October 1860 at Edwards, Illinois.³

Census*

Anna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 297b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 1 son.⁴

Census

Anna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 395A, occupation laborer, 1 son.⁵

Census

Anna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 7A, occupation house painter, renting, married 40 years, 3 children, 1 living.⁶

Census

Anna Curtis and Thomas Green appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 49 years, 3 children, 1 living.⁷

Death*

Anna Curtis died on 8 April 1914 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 71; buried at Graceland Cemetery.²

Family

Thomas Green b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 1 Mar 1921

Children

George Green⁴ b. 1866, d. b 1880
Harry Green⁵ b. 18 Jan 1880, d. 27 Feb 1936

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mary Curtis¹

F, b. 14 March 1844, d. 18 December 1930

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mary Curtis was born on 14 March 1844 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 28 June 1867,her married name was Woods.⁴

Marriage*

Mary Curtis married Maurice Woods on 28 June 1867 at Edwards, Illinois.⁴

Census*

Mary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 295, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $420, 1 son.⁵

Census

Mary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 419B, occupation farmer, 3 children.⁶

Census

Mary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 7 children, 6 living.⁷

Census

Mary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 43 years, 7 children, 6 living.⁸

Census

Mary Curtis and Maurice Woods appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation gardener, owned home, no children at home.⁹

Census*

Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 6A, widowed, livng with Ben's family.¹⁰

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin H. Woods and Julia Sybil Curtis; ED 6, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 sons and Mary.¹⁰

Death*

Mary Curtis died on 18 December 1930 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 86.²

Family

Maurice Woods b. 3 Jun 1845, d. 4 Jan 1925

Children

Lucius Woods⁵ b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 14 Nov 1939
Thirza Woods⁶ b. Oct 1871, d. 12 Feb 1949
Mary Woods⁶ b. 24 Jan 1877
Frank Woods⁷ b. 10 Sep 1881, d. 14 Jul 1957
Arthur Chester Woods⁷ b. 21 Aug 1884, d. 1954
Benjamin H. Woods+⁷ b. 14 Aug 1886, d. a 1947

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Martha Curtis¹

F, b. 1847, d. 15 April 1871

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Martha Curtis was born in 1847 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.³

Death*

Martha Curtis died on 15 April 1871 at Edwards, Illinois.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Newton Curtis¹

M, b. 22 December 1849, d. 26 October 1929

Father

William Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1798, d. 15 Jun 1877

Mother

Mary Scawthon¹ b. 17 Aug 1806, d. 6 Sep 1879

Last Edited

26 Apr 2013

Birth*

Newton Curtis was born on 22 December 1849 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 268b, occupation shoemaker, real estate valued at $600, 9 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Newton Curtis appeared on the census of 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; 4 children.⁵

(Witness) Census

Newton Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon; page 302, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $1,640, 1 son and 2 grandchildren, Thomas age 3, and Martha, age 2, who was blind.⁶

Marriage*

Newton Curtis married Susannah Marriott on 29 September 1872 at Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Census*

Newton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 3 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 421A, occupation farmer, 3 children.⁸

Census

Newton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 5 children, 5 living.⁹

Census

Newton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, married 38 years, 5 children, 4 living.¹⁰

Census

Newton Curtis and Susannah Marriott appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation retired farmer, living with Roy.¹¹

Death*

Newton Curtis died on 26 October 1929 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 79; buried at Union Cemetery.⁴

Family

Susannah Marriott b. 8 Aug 1851, d. 17 Nov 1929

Children

Sarah Ann Curtis+³ b. 22 Feb 1868, d. 8 Nov 1926
Lewis Lemon Curtis⁸ b. 3 Jul 1873, d. 1961
Ada Alice Curtis+⁸ b. 11 Oct 1877, d. 24 Oct 1900
Walter Jonathan Curtis+^8,12 b. 25 Sep 1879, d. Nov 1978
Roy Vernon Curtis+⁹ b. 9 Aug 1890, d. 12 Sep 1979
Goldie Ann Curtis+⁹ b. 20 Oct 1893, d. 23 Jun 1939

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2206] Edwards County Clerk, Edwards County, Illinois Birth Records.

Julia Gould¹

F, b. 31 December 1808, d. 14 October 1877

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Julia Gould was born on 31 December 1808 at Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.²

Married Name

As of 28 November 1833,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married George Curtis, son of Robert Curtis and Sarah Ann Dean, on 28 November 1833 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Julia Gould and George Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Edwards, Illinois, page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.³

Census

Julia Gould and George Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois.⁴

Death*

Julia Gould died on 14 October 1877 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 68.²

Family

George Curtis b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874

Children

Joseph Curtis+³ b. 10 Apr 1836, d. 2 Jun 1890
Sarah Ann Curtis³ b. 29 Dec 1837, d. 25 Apr 1922
Martha Gould Curtis³ b. 1840, d. bt 1881 - 1900
Nathan Bliss Curtis³ b. 28 Mar 1842, d. 19 Mar 1863
George Henry Curtis⁵ b. 10 Jan 1844, d. 19 Jun 1845
George Payson Curtis+³ b. 23 Apr 1846, d. 14 Sep 1920
Julia Young Curtis³ b. 17 Mar 1848, d. 13 May 1911
Robert R. Curtis+⁴ b. 4 May 1851, d. 27 Jun 1925

Citations

[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Joseph Curtis¹

M, b. 10 April 1836, d. 2 June 1890

Father

George Curtis¹ b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874

Mother

Julia Gould¹ b. 31 Dec 1808, d. 14 Oct 1877

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Joseph Curtis was born on 10 April 1836 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

Note*

Middle initial of Joseph Curtis in marriage records (3 marriages 1857-1879) is "D."³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould; page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.¹

Marriage*

Joseph Curtis married Fanny Green on 14 April 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.³

Census*

Joseph Curtis and Fanny Green appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, image is largely illegible; 1 son, George Curtis, son of William, and a bunch of Greens.⁴

Marriage*

Joseph Curtis married Myra Naylor circa 1866 at Illinois.⁵

Census*

Joseph Curtis and Myra Naylor appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 302, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $100, 3 children, living with his parents.⁵

Census*

Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 422D, occupation farmer, 4 children and Sebastian Rigg, a boarder.⁶

Death*

He died on 2 June 1890 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 54; buried at Union Cemetery.⁷

Family 1

Fanny Green b. 31 Aug 1835, d. 14 Oct 1864

Children

James G. Curtis+⁴ b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 15 Mar 1928
Lilly Adeline Curtis+⁵ b. 24 Nov 1860, d. 14 May 1931
Thomas N. Curtis² b. 5 Oct 1864, d. 10 Dec 1865

Family 2

Myra Naylor b. 3 May 1839, d. 2 Dec 1929

Children

Fanny B. Curtis⁵ b. Apr 1867, d. 1956
Julia M. Curtis+⁶ b. Sep 1870
Lydia Curtis⁶ b. Nov 1872
Emma M. Curtis⁷ b. Nov 1880, d. c 1955

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah Ann Curtis^1,2

F, b. 29 December 1837, d. 25 April 1922

Father

George Curtis¹ b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874

Mother

Julia Gould¹ b. 31 Dec 1808, d. 14 Oct 1877

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Sarah Ann Curtis was born on 29 December 1837 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould; page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.¹

Married Name

As of 1 October 1857,her married name was Briggs.³

Marriage*

Sarah Ann Curtis married Jonathan Briggs on 1 October 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.³

Death*

Sarah Ann Curtis died on 25 April 1922 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 84; buried at Union Cemetery.²

Family

Jonathan Briggs b. 27 Apr 1834, d. 24 Sep 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.

Martha Gould Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1840, d. between 1881 and 1900

Father

George Curtis¹ b. 23 May 1810, d. 2 Oct 1874

Mother

Julia Gould¹ b. 31 Dec 1808, d. 14 Oct 1877

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Martha Gould Curtis was born in 1840 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould; page 268b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 6 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha Gould Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 Edwards, Illinois, in the household of George Curtis and Julia Gould.³

Married Name

As of 10 March 1864,her married name was Taylor.⁴

Marriage*

Martha Gould Curtis married Atkinson Taylor on 10 March 1864 at Edwards, Illinois.⁴

Census*

Martha Gould Curtis and Atkinson Taylor appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 302b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,200, 2 children by first marriage, 1 by second.⁵

Census

Martha Gould Curtis and Atkinson Taylor appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 422C, occupation farmer, 1 child by first marriage, 5 by second.⁶

Death*

Martha Gould Curtis died between 1881 and 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.⁷

Family

Atkinson Taylor b. Jun 1830, d. bt 1901 - 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.