Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Nathan Bliss Curtis^1,2

M, b. 28 March 1842, d. 19 March 1863

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

8 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nathan Bliss Curtis was born on 28 March 1842 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(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

(Witness) Census

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

Death*

Nathan Bliss Curtis died on 19 March 1863 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, at age 20; died tens months after being injured.²

Citations

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

George Payson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 April 1846, d. 14 September 1920

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

George Payson Curtis was born on 23 April 1846 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(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

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

George Payson Curtis married Ann Jaques on 15 September 1870 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

George Payson Curtis and Ann Jaques appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 422D, occupation farmer, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

George Payson Curtis and Ann Jaques appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 30 years, 5 children, 2 living.⁷

Census

George Payson Curtis and Ann Jaques appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 5 children, 2 living.⁸

Census

George Payson Curtis and Ann Jaques appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8B, occupation retired farmer, Julia & family lived with them.⁹

Death*

George Payson Curtis died on 14 September 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, at age 74; buried at Union Cemetery.³

Family

Ann Jaques b. Dec 1848

Children

Ella E. Curtis⁶ b. Apr 1872, d. 11 Aug 1948
Lucy J. Curtis² b. 3 Dec 1873, d. 14 Aug 1874
Julia Sybil Curtis+⁸ b. 24 Apr 1891, d. 24 Apr 1976

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[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.
[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.

Julia Young Curtis^1,2

F, b. 17 March 1848, d. 13 May 1911

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

8 Mar 2013

Birth*

Julia Young Curtis was born on 17 March 1848 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

(Witness) Census

Julia Young 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 11 October 1867,her married name was Taylor.⁴

Marriage*

Julia Young Curtis married Abraham Taylor on 11 October 1867 at Edwards, Illinois.⁴

Census*

Julia Young Curtis and Abraham Taylor appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Shelby Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 359b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, no children.⁵

Death*

Julia Young Curtis died on 13 May 1911 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 63.²

Family

Abraham Taylor b. 1842

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.

Robert R. Curtis¹

M, b. 4 May 1851, d. 27 June 1925

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Robert R. Curtis was born on 4 May 1851 at Edwards, Illinois; tombstone transcription is 1857, probably wrong.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

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

Marriage*

Robert R. Curtis married Mary Lambert on 1 August 1872 at Edwards, Illinois.^5,6

Census

Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 422C, occupation farmer.⁷

Census*

Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 27 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁸

Census

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

Census

Robert R. Curtis and Mary Lambert appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter at home.¹⁰

Death*

Robert R. Curtis died on 27 June 1925 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 74; buried at Union Cemetery.^3,4

Family

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

Children

Alfred Bliss Curtis+⁵ b. 13 May 1874, d. 13 Jul 1943
Lucy Cyrena Curtis⁵ b. 18 Oct 1876, d. 21 May 1929
Mamie (Minnie) E. Curtis⁵ b. Dec 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[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 HEC, p. 23.
[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.

Daisy Curtis¹

F, b. 18 August 1886, d. before December 1886

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Mother

Mary Lucinda Howell¹ b. 15 Jan 1855, d. 25 Aug 1930

Last Edited

13 Mar 2013

Birth*

Daisy Curtis was born on 18 August 1886 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Death*

She died before December 1886 at Edwards, Illinois.²

Citations

[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.

James Curtis¹

M, b. 24 February 1880

Father

George Washington Curtis¹ b. 28 Jan 1846, d. 29 Feb 1908

Mother

Harriet Williamson¹ b. 1853, d. c 1880

Last Edited

5 Mar 2013

Birth*

James Curtis was born on 24 February 1880 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.

Annie Curtis¹

F, b. 4 April 1886

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

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

Citations

[S2225] State of Illinois, Illinois Births and Christenings 1824-1940.

Margaret F. Michels^1,2

F, b. 27 October 1843, d. 23 December 1929

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Margaret F. Michels was born on 27 October 1843 at Illinois; daughter of Randal Michels and Eliza Naylor.^3,4,2,5

Married Name

As of 11 March 1866,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Jarvis Curtis, son of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon, on 11 March 1866 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census

Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis 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*

Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, page 419B, occupation farmer, 2 sons.³

Census

Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis 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.⁷

Census

Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation teamster, owned home, no children.⁸

Census

Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 18A, owned home, no children.⁹

Death*

Margaret F. Michels died on 23 December 1929 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 86; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^4,5

Family

Jarvis Curtis b. 7 Feb 1840, d. 13 Aug 1927

Children

Thomas A. Curtis+³ b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 22 Jun 1942
Harry C. Curtis+³ b. 12 Dec 1873, d. 29 Jul 1944
Herbert Curtis² b. 17 Sep 1880, d. 18 Jan 1881

Citations

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

Thomas A. Curtis¹

M, b. 31 January 1867, d. 22 June 1942

Father

Jarvis Curtis² b. 7 Feb 1840, d. 13 Aug 1927

Mother

Margaret F. Michels² b. 27 Oct 1843, d. 23 Dec 1929

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Thomas A. Curtis was born on 31 January 1867 at Edwards, Illinois; check Thomas Curtis in 1880 census versus later records.^3,4

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels; page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,680, 1 son.⁵

(Witness) Census

Thomas A. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis; page 419B, occupation farmer, 2 sons.²

Marriage*

Thomas A. Curtis married Lea (Lee) Sanders on 2 April 1891.^6,4

Census*

Thomas A. Curtis and Lea (Lee) Sanders appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation teacher, owned home, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

Thomas A. Curtis and Lea (Lee) Sanders appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Mount Vernon, Posey, Indiana, ED 50, sheet 12B, occupation laborer-strawboard factory, renting, married 19 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁷

Census

Thomas A. Curtis and Lea (Lee) Sanders appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 123, sheet 7A, occupation salesman-auto parts company, renting, no children at home.⁸

Census

Thomas A. Curtis and Lea (Lee) Sanders appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Precinct 14, Hardee, Florida, ED 21, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, no children.⁹

Census

Thomas A. Curtis and Lea (Lee) Sanders appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at Gardner, Hardee, Florida, ED 23, sheet 3B, owned home valued at $100, Lea was a WPA seamstress, Thomas reported 2 years of college completed.¹⁰

Death*

Thomas A. Curtis died on 22 June 1942 at Hardee, Florida, at age 75; no burial information.^11,4

Family

Lea (Lee) Sanders b. 28 Dec 1872, d. 25 Mar 1944

Children

Howard A. Curtis+⁶ b. 1 Apr 1892
Ivan Sanders Curtis+⁶ b. 26 May 1896, d. 19 Nov 1959

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2219] Unknown volume, Florida Vital Record: death record index, unknown repository.

Harry C. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 12 December 1873, d. 29 July 1944

Father

Jarvis Curtis¹ b. 7 Feb 1840, d. 13 Aug 1927

Mother

Margaret F. Michels¹ b. 27 Oct 1843, d. 23 Dec 1929

Last Edited

13 Apr 2013

Birth*

Harry C. Curtis was born on 12 December 1873 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Margaret F. Michels and Jarvis Curtis; page 419B, occupation farmer, 2 sons.¹

Marriage*

Harry C. Curtis married Lillian Mary Wiggle on 30 August 1898 at Edwards, Illinois.^4,5

Census*

Harry C. Curtis and Lillian Mary Wiggle appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 8A, occupation/tenure not given, married 2 years, 1 daughter.⁶

Census

Harry C. Curtis and Lillian Mary Wiggle appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation odd jobs, owned home, married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁷

Milit-Beg*

Harry C. Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, himself as a farmer, wife Lillian, described as medium height, medium build, gray eyes, dark hair.³

Census

He and Lillian Mary Wiggle appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children.⁸

Census

Harry C. Curtis and Lillian Mary Wiggle appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, rentng, 1 daughter.⁹

Census

Harry C. Curtis and Lillian Mary Wiggle appeared on the census of 30 April 1940 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, George's family lived with them.¹⁰

Death*

Harry C. Curtis died on 29 July 1944 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, at age 70; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^4,11

Family

Lillian Mary Wiggle b. 30 Nov 1877, d. 24 Jun 1965

Children

Myrtle Kathryn Curtis⁶ b. 26 May 1900, d. 21 Sep 1989
George Herbert Curtis+⁷ b. 7 Jun 1903, d. 22 Dec 1979
Anna Margarette Curtis⁴ b. 25 Sep 1914, d. 12 Mar 1921
Vera Lea Curtis+⁸ b. 14 Jun 1918, d. 25 Mar 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.

Jane Walker¹

F, b. 14 January 1837, d. 2 March 1907

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Jane Walker was born on 14 January 1837 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois; daughter of Bryan Walker and Hannah Chessman Dewhirst.^1,2

Married Name

As of 21 October 1858,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Curtis, son of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon, on 21 October 1858 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Jane Walker and Benjamin Curtis 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.¹

Census

Jane Walker and Benjamin Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.³

Census

Jane Walker and Benjamin Curtis 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.⁴

Death*

Jane Walker died on 2 March 1907 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, at age 70; buried at Union Cemetery.²

Family

Benjamin Curtis b. 13 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1908

Children

Madeline Curtis⁵ b. 1859, d. 4 Aug 1860
Hubert J. Curtis² b. 1861, d. 14 Dec 1861
Frederick George Curtis+¹ b. 9 Mar 1863, d. 2 Mar 1932
Ellen Mae Curtis¹ b. 21 Apr 1865, d. 10 Apr 1926
John Logan Curtis+¹ b. 16 Feb 1867, d. 1952
Alice M. Curtis¹ b. 1869, d. 12 Oct 1870
Eddie Curtis² b. c 25 Nov 1870, d. 10 Dec 1870
Laura Martha Curtis³ b. 2 Nov 1871
Olive Curtis² b. Apr 1876, d. 12 Aug 1876
Minnie M. Curtis² b. c 1878, d. 12 Aug 1878

Citations

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

Frederick George Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 March 1863, d. 2 March 1932

Father

Benjamin Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1908

Mother

Jane Walker¹ b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907

Last Edited

9 Mar 2013

Birth*

Frederick George Curtis was born on 9 March 1863 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,960, personal $2,000, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Frederick George Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.⁴

Marriage*

Frederick George Curtis married Laura Jane Hendricks on 25 August 1891 at Gibson, Indiana.²

Census*

Frederick George Curtis and Laura Jane Hendricks appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, ED 3, sheet 1B, occupation at school, renting, married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Frederick George Curtis and Laura Jane Hendricks appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, ED 104, sheet 4B, occupation physician, renting, 2 children.⁶

Census

Frederick George Curtis and Laura Jane Hendricks appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, ED 129, sheet 2A, occupation physician-osteopath, owned home, 1 daughter and mother-in-law.⁷

Death*

Frederick George Curtis died on 2 March 1932 at Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, at age 68; buried at Graceland Cemetery in Edwards County.^8,3

Family

Laura Jane Hendricks b. 16 Mar 1862, d. 27 Dec 1940

Children

William Clifford Curtis⁵ b. 11 Aug 1892, d. 22 Jan 1959
Gertrude Emma Curtis⁵ b. 14 Sep 1896, d. 26 Jul 1981

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate index.

Ellen Mae Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 April 1865, d. 10 April 1926

Father

Benjamin Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1908

Mother

Jane Walker¹ b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907

Last Edited

22 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ellen Mae Curtis was born on 21 April 1865 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 June 1870 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; page 301b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,960, personal $2,000, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Ellen Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of 22 June 1892,her married name was Walker.⁴

Marriage*

Ellen Mae Curtis married James Walker on 22 June 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.⁴

Census*

Ellen Mae Curtis and James Walker appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 3 children, 3 living, Laura M. Curtis lived with them.⁵

Census

Ellen Mae Curtis and James Walker appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 3A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Ellen Mae Curtis died on 10 April 1926 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 60; from an operation in a St. Louis hospital.²

Family

James Walker b. 10 Jul 1857, d. 9 Sep 1923

Citations

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

John Logan Curtis^1,2

M, b. 16 February 1867, d. 1952

Father

Benjamin Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1908

Mother

Jane Walker¹ b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

John Logan Curtis was born on 16 February 1867 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,2

(Witness) Census

John Logan Curtis appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.⁴

Marriage*

John Logan Curtis married Susan Jane Brown on 17 November 1892 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

John Logan Curtis and Susan Jane Brown appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

John Logan Curtis and Susan Jane Brown appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 2 sons, 2 living.⁷

Census

John Logan Curtis and Susan Jane Brown appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁸

Census

John Logan Curtis and Susan Jane Brown appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁹

Census

John Logan Curtis and Susan Jane Brown appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 1A, occupation farm operator, real estate valued at $3,000, no children.¹⁰

Death*

John Logan Curtis died in 1952 at Edwards, Illinois; buried at Graceland Cemetery.¹¹

Family

Susan Jane Brown b. Nov 1869, d. 4 Jun 1953

Children

Heber Smith Curtis⁶ b. 8 Oct 1893, d. 6 May 1965
Benjamin Harrison Curtis⁶ b. 13 Dec 1895, d. Sep 1977
Lelia Curtis⁸ b. 1914

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.

Alice M. Curtis¹

F, b. 1869, d. 12 October 1870

Father

Benjamin Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1908

Mother

Jane Walker¹ b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Alice M. Curtis was born in 1869 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Alice M. Curtis died on 12 October 1870 at Edwards, Illinois; buried at Union Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.

Lillian Mary Wiggle^1,2

F, b. 30 November 1877, d. 24 June 1965

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Lillian Mary Wiggle was born on 30 November 1877 at East Dean, Gloucestershire, England; daughter of Rev. Evan Wiggle and Anna Elieth Beach.^3,2

Married Name

As of 30 August 1898,her married name was Curtis.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Harry C. Curtis, son of Jarvis Curtis and Margaret F. Michels, on 30 August 1898 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,4

Census*

Lillian Mary Wiggle and Harry C. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Albion Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 8A, occupation/tenure not given, married 2 years, 1 daughter.³

Census

Lillian Mary Wiggle and Harry C. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2A, occupation odd jobs, owned home, married 12 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

Lillian Mary Wiggle and Harry C. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children.⁶

Census

Lillian Mary Wiggle and Harry C. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 May 1930 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, rentng, 1 daughter.⁷

Census

Lillian Mary Wiggle and Harry C. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1940 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, George's family lived with them.⁸

Death*

Lillian Mary Wiggle died on 24 June 1965 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 87; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^1,9

Family

Harry C. Curtis b. 12 Dec 1873, d. 29 Jul 1944

Children

Myrtle Kathryn Curtis³ b. 26 May 1900, d. 21 Sep 1989
George Herbert Curtis+⁵ b. 7 Jun 1903, d. 22 Dec 1979
Anna Margarette Curtis¹ b. 25 Sep 1914, d. 12 Mar 1921
Vera Lea Curtis+⁶ b. 14 Jun 1918, d. 25 Mar 1983

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2223] Unknown author, Descendants of Robert Curtis & Sarah Dean.

Anna Margarette Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 25 September 1914, d. 12 March 1921

Father

Harry C. Curtis¹ b. 12 Dec 1873, d. 29 Jul 1944

Mother

Lillian Mary Wiggle¹ b. 30 Nov 1877, d. 24 Jun 1965

Last Edited

14 Apr 2013

Birth*

Anna Margarette Curtis was born on 25 September 1914 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Harry C. Curtis and Lillian Mary Wiggle; ED 18, sheet 1A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children.⁴

Death*

Anna Margarette Curtis died on 12 March 1921 at Albion, Edwards, Illinois, at age 6; from scarlet fever; buried at Graceland Cemetery.^1,3

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Graceland, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, death certificate from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Laura Martha Curtis^1,2

F, b. 2 November 1871

Father

Benjamin Curtis¹ b. 13 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1908

Mother

Jane Walker¹ b. 14 Jan 1837, d. 2 Mar 1907

Last Edited

15 Apr 2013

Birth*

Laura Martha Curtis was born on 2 November 1871 at Edwards, Illinois.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 Albion, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; page 422 D, occupaton farmer, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Laura Martha Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Benjamin Curtis and Jane Walker; ED 14, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 10 children 4 living.³

Census*

Laura Martha Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 2B, occupation saleslady-dry goods store, single, living with her sister Ellen, age mistated as 33.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Albion City, Edwards, Illinois, ED 19, sheet 6B, occupation saleslady-dry goods store, tenure not given, single, niece Laura Walker lived with her1.⁶

Married Name

As of 11 May 1922,her married name was Tribe.^7,2

Marriage*

She married Walter Tribe on 11 May 1922 at Edwards, Illinois.^7,2

Census*

Laura Martha Curtis and Walter Tribe appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, Walter's father lived with them.⁷

Census

Laura Martha Curtis and Walter Tribe appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, ED 2, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no other residents.⁸

Family

Walter Tribe b. 16 Nov 1870, d. 15 Mar 1960

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2209] Unknown author, Illinois Vital Record Collection, marriage return from microfilm.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mary Hall^1,2

F, b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 March 1900

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Mary Hall was born on 27 May 1842 at Illinois; daughter of William Hall Jr. II (Uncle Billy) and Eliza Briggs.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1859,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Curtis, son of William Curtis and Mary Scawthon, on 26 April 1860 at Wabash, Illinois.^1,2

Census*

Mary Hall and James Curtis appeared on the census of 27 June 1860 at Edwards, Illinois, page 41/847, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, no children.¹

Census

Mary Hall and James Curtis 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.⁴

Census

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

Death*

Mary Hall died on 17 March 1900 at Edwards, Illinois, at age 57; buried at Union Cemetery.³

Family

James Curtis b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Children

Elizabeth A. Curtis⁴ b. Jun 1863, d. Apr 1926
Eliza Florence Curtis⁴ b. 1867
Anna Eva Curtis+⁴ b. Feb 1868
Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis+⁵ b. May 1873
William Alvah Curtis⁵ b. Dec 1878
Chester Briggs Curtis+⁶ b. 8 Jul 1880, d. 12 Oct 1961
Allen Dale Curtis⁶ b. 1 Sep 1883

Citations

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

Elizabeth A. Curtis¹

F, b. June 1863, d. April 1926

Father

James Curtis² b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall² b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

16 Jul 2013

Birth*

Elizabeth A. Curtis was born in June 1863 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Mary Hall and James Curtis; page 295b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $920, 3 children and Eliza Rackle, age 55, b. England.²

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth A. Curtis appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis and Mary Hall; page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 25 May 1885,her married name was Nichols.⁵

Marriage*

Elizabeth A. Curtis married Thomas M. Nichols on 25 May 1885 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

Elizabeth A. Curtis and Thomas M. Nichols appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Santa Ana, Orange, California, ED 149, sheet 9A, occupation railroad agent, renting, married 15 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

Census

Elizabeth A. Curtis and Thomas M. Nichols appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Upland, San Bernardino, California, ED 207, sheet 2A, occupation railroad agent, owned home, 1 son at home.⁶

Death*

Elizabeth A. Curtis died in April 1926 at Upland, San Bernardino, California, at age 62.⁷

Family

Thomas M. Nichols b. Aug 1862

Citations

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

Eliza Florence Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1867

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall¹ b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Eliza Florence Curtis was born in 1867 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

Eliza Florence Curtis appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis and Mary Hall; page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.³

Note*

Married Frank Price, no record found.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Anna Eva Curtis^1,2

F, b. February 1868

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall¹ b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Anna Eva Curtis was born in February 1868 at Edwards, Illinois.³

(Witness) Census

Anna Eva Curtis appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis and Mary Hall; page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1895,her married name was Fulrath.⁵

Marriage*

Anna Eva Curtis married Philip H. Fulrath circa 1895 at Illinois.⁵

Census*

Anna Eva Curtis and Philip H. Fulrath appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at West Town, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, ED 376, sheet 5B, occupation salesman, renting, married 5 years, 1 son.⁵

Census

Anna Eva Curtis and Philip H. Fulrath appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, ED 74, sheet 6B, occupation salesman-book store, renting, married 14 years, 3 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

Anna Eva Curtis and Philip H. Fulrath appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, ED 142, sheet 4A, occupation salesman-book store, renting, 1 son.⁷

Census

Anna Eva Curtis and Philip H. Fulrath appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, ED 2247, sheet 7A, occupation salesman-book store, real estate valued at $8,500, no children at home.⁸

Census

Anna Eva Curtis and Philip H. Fulrath appeared on the census of 6 April 1940 at Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, ED 358, sheet 5A, retired, owned home valued at $4,500.⁹

Family

Philip H. Fulrath b. 3 Nov 1861, d. 2 Jun 1943

Children

Maynard Curtis Fulrath⁵ b. 17 Apr 1897, d. 18 Feb 1917
Richard Fulrath+⁶ b. 8 Jun 1907, d. 3 Dec 1987

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[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.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis¹

F, b. May 1873

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall¹ b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis was born in May 1873 at Edwards, Illinois.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis and Mary Hall; page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 28 December 1893,her married name was Horton.³

Marriage*

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis married Frederick H. Horton on 28 December 1893 at Gibson, Indiana.^3,4

Census

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis and Frederick H. Horton appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation barber, owned home, married 6 years, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis and Frederick H. Horton appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation retail merchant-dry goods store, owned home, married 16 years, 1 daughter.³

Census*

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis and Frederick H. Horton appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 3B, occupation merchant-general store, 1 son and Sadie's father James.³

Census

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis and Frederick H. Horton appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general store, owned home valued at $1,200, 1 son.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Calhoun Village, Richland, Illinois, in the household of Helen E. Horton; ED 7, sheet 2A, listed as head of household, renting, "single," parents, brother and son lived there also.⁷

Family

Frederick H. Horton b. Feb 1871

Children

Helen E. Horton+³ b. Nov 1895
Frederick J. Horton⁸ b. 1911

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2210] Unknown volume, Indiana Vital Records: marriage index, Curtis Society Correspondence Files & non-manuscript material.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Alvah Curtis¹

M, b. December 1878

Father

James Curtis² b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall² b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

7 Mar 2013

Birth*

William Alvah Curtis was born in December 1878 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 June 1880 Albion Precinct, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis and Mary Hall; page 415B, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

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

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Chester Briggs Curtis^1,2

M, b. 8 July 1880, d. 12 October 1961

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall¹ b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Chester Briggs Curtis was born on 8 July 1880 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis; ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation City Marshall, owned home, widowed, 3 sons at home.¹

Marriage*

Chester Briggs Curtis married Alda Johnson on 19 September 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.⁴

Census*

Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-retail general store, owned home, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Milit-Beg*

Chester Briggs Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, J. C. Railroad as a clerk, wife Alda, described as medium height, stout build, brown eyes, brown hair.²

Census

He and Alda Johnson appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation railroad station clerk, owne dhome, 3 children.⁶

Census

Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Newton, Jasper, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 13A, occupation yard clerk-railroad, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.⁷

Census

Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson appeared on the census of 14 April 1940 at Palestine, Crawford, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 12A, occupation yard clerk-Illinois Central yard, owned home valued at $3,000, no children at home.⁸

Death*

Chester Briggs Curtis died on 12 October 1961 at Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, at age 81.³

Family

Alda Johnson b. 13 Jun 1880, d. 22 Dec 1944

Children

Nelson Johnson Curtis+⁵ b. 5 Oct 1901, d. 1 Apr 1972
Florence Daryl Curtis⁵ b. 6 Sep 1904, d. 21 Aug 1989
Martha Laverne Curtis⁶ b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 29 Apr 2003

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Allen Dale Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1 September 1883

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 15 May 1838, d. 16 Feb 1927

Mother

Mary Hall¹ b. 27 May 1842, d. 17 Mar 1900

Last Edited

21 Mar 2013

Birth*

Allen Dale Curtis was born on 1 September 1883 at Edwards, Illinois; 1885 in 1900 census.^1,3

Name Variation

As of 1 September 1883, Allen Dale Curtis was also known as Dale Allen Curtis.³

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of James Curtis; ED 17, sheet 3A, occupation City Marshall, owned home, widowed, 3 sons at home.¹

Milit-Beg*

Allen Dale Curtis began military service on 12 September 1918 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, Schorr Kalkschneider as a beer battler, single, described as medium build, stout, brown eyes, brown hair.³

Note*

No other record found.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.

Alda Johnson¹

F, b. 13 June 1880, d. 22 December 1944

Last Edited

23 Sep 2018

Birth*

Alda Johnson was born on 13 June 1880 at Browns Precinct, Edwards, Illinois.²

Married Name

As of 19 September 1900,her married name was Alda Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Chester Briggs Curtis, son of James Curtis and Mary Hall, on 19 September 1900 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Alda Johnson and Chester Briggs Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-retail general store, owned home, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

Census

Alda Johnson and Chester Briggs Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation railroad station clerk, owne dhome, 3 children.⁴

Census

Alda Johnson and Chester Briggs Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Newton, Jasper, Illinois, ED 14, sheet 13A, occupation yard clerk-railroad, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Alda Johnson and Chester Briggs Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1940 at Palestine, Crawford, Illinois, ED 6, sheet 12A, occupation yard clerk-Illinois Central yard, owned home valued at $3,000, no children at home.⁶

Death*

Alda Johnson died on 22 December 1944 at Palestine, Crawford, Illinois, at age 64.²

Family

Chester Briggs Curtis b. 8 Jul 1880, d. 12 Oct 1961

Children

Nelson Johnson Curtis+³ b. 5 Oct 1901, d. 1 Apr 1972
Florence Daryl Curtis³ b. 6 Sep 1904, d. 21 Aug 1989
Martha Laverne Curtis⁴ b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 29 Apr 2003

Citations

[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Nelson Johnson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 5 October 1901, d. 1 April 1972

Father

Chester Briggs Curtis¹ b. 8 Jul 1880, d. 12 Oct 1961

Mother

Alda Johnson¹ b. 13 Jun 1880, d. 22 Dec 1944

Last Edited

22 Mar 2013

Birth*

Nelson Johnson Curtis was born on 5 October 1901 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson; ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-retail general store, owned home, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Nelson Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson; ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation railroad station clerk, owne dhome, 3 children.³

Marriage*

Nelson Johnson Curtis married Nelle (?) circa 1925 at Illinois.⁴

Census*

Nelson Johnson Curtis and Nelle (?) appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Olney, Richland, Illinois, ED 15, sheet 15B, occupation railroad clerk, renting, 1 son.⁴

Death*

Nelson Johnson Curtis died on 1 April 1972 at Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 70.²

Family

Nelle (?) b. 1906

Child

Robert C. Curtis⁴ b. 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Florence Daryl Curtis¹

F, b. 6 September 1904, d. 21 August 1989

Father

Chester Briggs Curtis² b. 8 Jul 1880, d. 12 Oct 1961

Mother

Alda Johnson² b. 13 Jun 1880, d. 22 Dec 1944

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Florence Daryl Curtis was born on 6 September 1904 at Edwards, Illinois.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 Browns, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson; ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-retail general store, owned home, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Florence Daryl Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Browns Village, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of Chester Briggs Curtis and Alda Johnson; ED 21, sheet 1A, occupation railroad station clerk, owne dhome, 3 children.⁴

Death*

Florence Daryl Curtis died on 21 August 1989 at Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, at age 84; married name unknown.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2224] Unknown author, Curtis Family Tree - Edwards County, Illinois.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Frederick H. Horton¹

M, b. February 1871

Last Edited

10 Mar 2013

Birth*

Frederick H. Horton was born in February 1871 at Illinois.²

Marriage*

He married Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis, daughter of James Curtis and Mary Hall, on 28 December 1893 at Gibson, Indiana.^1,3

Census

Frederick H. Horton and Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation barber, owned home, married 6 years, 1 daughter.²

Census

Frederick H. Horton and Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 17, sheet 1A, occupation retail merchant-dry goods store, owned home, married 16 years, 1 daughter.¹

Census*

Frederick H. Horton and Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 21, sheet 3B, occupation merchant-general store, 1 son and Sadie's father James.¹

Census

Frederick H. Horton and Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Browns, Edwards, Illinois, ED 5, sheet 3A, occupation merchant-general store, owned home valued at $1,200, 1 son.⁴

(Witness) Census

Frederick H. Horton appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Calhoun Village, Richland, Illinois, in the household of Helen E. Horton; ED 7, sheet 2A, listed as head of household, renting, "single," parents, brother and son lived there also.⁵

Family

Sarah M. (Sadie) Curtis b. May 1873

Children

Helen E. Horton+¹ b. Nov 1895
Frederick J. Horton⁶ b. 1911

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2210] Unknown volume, Indiana Vital Records: marriage index, Curtis Society Correspondence Files & non-manuscript material.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.