Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

George Williams¹

M, b. 1902

Last Edited

22 Jun 2013

Birth*

George Williams was born in 1902 at Kentucky.¹

Marriage*

He married Tillie Shantill, daughter of John Shantill and Emeline Curtis, circa 1926.¹

Census*

George Williams and Tillie Shantill appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 41, sheet 31B, occupation laborer-furniture factory, renting, no children.¹

Family

Tillie Shantill b. 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Infant Curtis¹

F, b. circa August 1911, d. 14 December 1911

Father

Herman Merritt Curtis¹ b. 7 Oct 1880, d. 2 Oct 1954

Mother

Mabel Ellen Rhodes¹ b. 11 Feb 1889, d. 5 Feb 1970

Last Edited

22 Jun 2013

Birth*

Infant Curtis was born circa August 1911 at Posey, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 14 December 1911 at Posey, Indiana; from whooping cough.¹

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Nancy Galloway¹

F, b. 1840

Last Edited

26 Sep 2016

Birth*

Nancy Galloway was born in 1840 at Kentucky.¹

Married Name

As of 31 May 1857,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Curtis, son of William Curtis and Hannah Mason, on 31 May 1857 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Death

Nancy Galloway witnessed the death of James Curtis on 15 May 1865 at Mound City, Pulaski, Illinois; 6th Cavalry, Illinois Volunteers; buried at the Miller Family Cemetery.^2,3

NoteB*

On 12 June 1865, Nancy appeared in Edwards County Circuit Court in support of her application for a widow's pension.⁴

Census

Nancy Galloway appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 at Noble Twp., Richland, Illinois, page 563, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, 5 children.⁵

Census*

She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, page 338B, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children.⁶

Family 1

James Curtis b. 28 Feb 1839, d. 15 May 1865

Children

Emily F. Curtis⁵ b. 31 Aug 1858
William T. Curtis+⁵ b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938
Leah Jane Curtis+⁵ b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jul 1936
John James Curtis⁵ b. 13 Jan 1864

Family 2

William Curtis b. 23 Sep 1810, d. 26 Mar 1882

Child

Charles C. Curtis+⁵ b. 13 Oct 1865, d. 25 Mar 1920

Citations

[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S2198] Unknown author, Murphy, Nathan W., Ancestry World Tree Project: Southern Roots (28 June 2006).
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Miller, Edwards, Illinois.
[S2239] Civil War, Military Service Record and Pension Application, James Curtis, Albion, Illinois, www.Fold3.com.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Emily F. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 31 August 1858

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 28 Feb 1839, d. 15 May 1865

Mother

Nancy Galloway¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

14 Jul 2013

Birth*

Emily F. Curtis was born on 31 August 1858 at Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 Noble Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 563, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, 5 children.¹

Married Name

As of 20 August 1882,her married name was Rutts.³

Marriage*

Emily F. Curtis married Ernest Rutts on 20 August 1882 at Edwards, Illinois.³

NoteB*

No further record.

Family

Ernest Rutts b. c 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2239] Civil War, Military Service Record and Pension Application, James Curtis, Albion, Illinois, www.Fold3.com.
[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.

William T. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 March 1860, d. 12 December 1938

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 28 Feb 1839, d. 15 May 1865

Mother

Nancy Galloway¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

William T. Curtis was born on 24 March 1860 at Illinois; 3 March 1859 on tombstone.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 Noble Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 563, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, 5 children.¹

(Witness) Census

William T. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 338B, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children.⁴

Marriage*

William T. Curtis married Della Howell on 5 July 1888 at Edwards, Illinois.⁵

Census*

William T. Curtis and Della Howell appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 2 living.⁶

Census

William T. Curtis and Della Howell appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, ED 16, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 4 living.⁷

Census

William T. Curtis and Della Howell appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 99, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁷

Death*

William T. Curtis died on 12 December 1938 at Warrick, Indiana, at age 78; buried at Garrison Cemetery.³

Family

Della Howell b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 7 Aug 1938

Children

Edith Curtis+⁶ b. 8 Jun 1894, d. 7 Sep 1974
Frances (Frankie) Curtis+⁶ b. 8 Aug 1897, d. 17 Apr 1978
Ebert J. Curtis+⁷ b. 12 May 1905, d. 31 Dec 1951
Roy Curtis⁸ b. 1910
Archie Curtis+⁸ b. 23 Jun 1914, d. 23 Feb 1993

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2239] Civil War, Military Service Record and Pension Application, James Curtis, Albion, Illinois, www.Fold3.com.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Garrison, Warrick, Indiana.
[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.

Leah Jane Curtis^1,2

F, b. 9 March 1862, d. 16 July 1936

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 28 Feb 1839, d. 15 May 1865

Mother

Nancy Galloway¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

1 Mar 2016

Birth*

Leah Jane Curtis was born on 9 March 1862 at Illinois; death certificate says 14 March 1869, may have changed her date of birth.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 Noble Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 563, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, 5 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Leah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 338B, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children.³

Married Name

As of circa 1896,her married name was Hawkins.⁴

Marriage*

Leah Jane Curtis married Phillip Emberry Hawkins circa 1896 at Kentucky.⁴

Name Variation

As of 2 June 1900, Leah Jane Curtis was also known as Lear or Laura Jane Hawkins.⁵

Census*

She and Phillip Emberry Hawkins appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Henson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-livery stable, renting, 2 children with Leah, 2 with first wife.⁵

Census

Leah Jane Curtis and Phillip Emberry Hawkins appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.⁶

Census

Leah Jane Curtis and Phillip Emberry Hawkins appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 10B, occupation teamster-grocery store, renting, 3 children at home.⁷

Census

Leah Jane Curtis and Phillip Emberry Hawkins appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 9, sheet 21A, occupation foreman-stable, renting, Earl and his wife lived with them.⁸

Death*

Leah Jane Curtis died on 16 July 1936 at Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 74; buried at the Earlington Cemetery (not listed in FindaGrave index.)⁴

Family

Phillip Emberry Hawkins b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Children

Albert B. Hawkins⁵ b. Jul 1896
Cortis Earl Hawkins⁵ b. 28 Feb 1899, d. 1 May 1965
Leah Curtis Hawkins⁶ b. 1902
Lilbert S. Hawkins⁶ b. 1904, d. 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2239] Civil War, Military Service Record and Pension Application, James Curtis, Albion, Illinois, www.Fold3.com.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John James Curtis^1,2

M, b. 13 January 1864

Father

James Curtis¹ b. 28 Feb 1839, d. 15 May 1865

Mother

Nancy Galloway¹ b. 1840

Last Edited

26 Jun 2013

Birth*

John James Curtis was born on 13 January 1864 at Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 Noble Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 563, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, 5 children.¹

(Witness) Census

John James Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 338B, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2239] Civil War, Military Service Record and Pension Application, James Curtis, Albion, Illinois, www.Fold3.com.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles C. Curtis¹

M, b. 13 October 1865, d. 25 March 1920

Father

William Curtis² b. 23 Sep 1810, d. 26 Mar 1882

Mother

Nancy Galloway² b. 1840

Last Edited

7 Oct 2016

NoteB*

George was not claimed as a son of James in Nancy's pension application, but appeared in her 1870 and 1880 census households; his father was James' father William Curtis.^3,4

Name Variation

As of between 1865 and 1880, Charles C. Curtis was also known as George H. Curtis It appears George changed his name to Charles.⁵

Birth*

He was born on 13 October 1865 at Illinois; death certiifcate states age as 46 years, 5 mths, 12 days, but should be 54 years.^2,6

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 Noble Twp., Richland, Illinois, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 563, occupation keeping house, real estate valued at $300, 5 children.²

(Witness) Census

Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Nancy Galloway; page 338B, occupation keeping house, widowed, 4 children.⁷

Marriage*

Charles C. Curtis married Lutitia Berry on 9 September 1884 at Hopkins, Kentucky.⁸

Census*

Charles C. Curtis and Lutitia Berry appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 64, sheet 9B, occupation buy horses (possibly for the railroad), owned home, married 17 years, 6 children, 4 living.⁹

Marriage*

Charles C. Curtis married Daisy Rice on 13 April 1910 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.¹⁰

Census

Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 88, sheet 3B, no occupation, owned home, divorced, 5 children and 2 boarders.¹¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1912 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, occupation livery, listed as Charles C.Curtis.¹²

Census*

He and Daisy Rice appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, ED 22, sheet 12B, occupation broker-stock, owned home, 2 children.¹³

Death*

Charles C. Curtis died on 25 March 1920 at Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, at age 54; occupation stock dealer, buried at Hopklinsville cemetery.⁶

Family 1

Lutitia Berry b. 6 Aug 1868, d. 10 Dec 1940

Children

Elizabeth Curtis+⁹ b. 22 Jan 1888, d. 4 May 1947
Dallas Henry Curtis⁹ b. 31 Aug 1891, d. 12 Feb 1966
Marvin Richard Curtis+⁹ b. 22 Apr 1898, d. 14 Jun 1984
Margaret Hallie Curtis+⁹ b. 15 Jul 1898
Paul C. Curtis¹¹ b. 19 Mar 1900, d. 14 Dec 1947
Ailene Curtis¹¹ b. 8 May 1905, d. 8 Jun 1921

Family 2

Daisy Rice b. 17 Feb 1884, d. 8 Apr 1950

Children

William Thomas Curtis¹³ b. 15 Jun 1911, d. 4 Jul 1988
Nancy Helen Curtis⁶ b. 15 May 1913, d. 15 Feb 1917
Dorothy M. Curtis¹⁴ b. 1 Mar 1918, d. 24 Jan 1991

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2239] Civil War, Military Service Record and Pension Application, James Curtis, Albion, Illinois, www.Fold3.com.
[S2246] Dolores Nettleton, "Descendants of Henry Curtis and Rachel Curtis Harris", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2026] Kentucky, Kentucky Deaths and Burials 1843-1970.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2053] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, U.S. City Directories.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.

Ernest Rutts¹

M, b. circa 1855

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Ernest Rutts was born circa 1855.¹

Marriage*

He married Emily F. Curtis, daughter of James Curtis and Nancy Galloway, on 20 August 1882 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Family

Emily F. Curtis b. 31 Aug 1858

Citations

[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.

Della Howell¹

F, b. 4 March 1875, d. 7 August 1938

Last Edited

24 Jun 2013

Birth*

Della Howell was born on 4 March 1875 at Illinois; daughter of Sylvester Howell and Nancy Bryant.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 5 July 1888,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married William T. Curtis, son of James Curtis and Nancy Galloway, on 5 July 1888 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

Census*

Della Howell and William T. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 2 living.²

Census

Della Howell and William T. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, ED 16, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 4 living.⁴

Census

Della Howell and William T. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 99, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁴

Death*

Della Howell died on 7 August 1938 at age 63; buried at East Lawn Cemetery in Hopkins County, Kentucky.³

Family

William T. Curtis b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938

Children

Edith Curtis+² b. 8 Jun 1894, d. 7 Sep 1974
Frances (Frankie) Curtis+² b. 8 Aug 1897, d. 17 Apr 1978
Ebert J. Curtis+⁴ b. 12 May 1905, d. 31 Dec 1951
Roy Curtis⁵ b. 1910
Archie Curtis+⁵ b. 23 Jun 1914, d. 23 Feb 1993

Citations

[S2221] State of Illinois, Illinois Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, East Lawn, Hopkins, Kentucky.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Edith Curtis¹

F, b. 8 June 1894, d. 7 September 1974

Father

William T. Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Della Howell¹ b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 7 Aug 1938

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

Edith Curtis was born on 8 June 1894 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Della Howell and William T. Curtis; ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation farm laborer, owned home, married 11 years, 4 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Edith Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William T. Curtis and Della Howell; ED 16, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 4 living.³

Married Name

As of circa 1912,her married name was Mullens.⁴

Marriage*

Edith Curtis married James Roy Mullens circa 1912.⁴

Census*

Edith Curtis and James Roy Mullens appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 12, sheet 7A, occupation merchant-restaurant, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Edith Curtis and James Roy Mullens appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Dalton, Nebo District, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 27, sheet 4A, occupation not given, owned home valued at $500, granddaughter and his mother lived with them.⁶

Death*

Edith Curtis died on 7 September 1974 at Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 80; married name Mullens; buried at Dalton Cemetery.^2,7

Obit

Edith's obituary was published in the Browning Genealogy on circa 8 September 1974:
Madisonville - Mrs. James (Edith) Mullens, 80, died in Hopkins County Hospital Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ida Belle Hale of Christopher; a sister, Mrs. Frank Barnhart of Evansville; a brother, Archie Curtis of Indiana; six grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Dalton Mission Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Dalton Cemetery.⁴

Family

James Roy Mullens b. 29 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1985

Child

Ida Bell Mullens+⁸ b. 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Frances (Frankie) Curtis¹

F, b. 8 August 1897, d. 17 April 1978

Father

William T. Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Della Howell¹ b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 7 Aug 1938

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

Frances (Frankie) Curtis was born on 8 August 1897 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Frances (Frankie) Curtis appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William T. Curtis and Della Howell; ED 16, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 4 living.⁴

Married Name

As of 16 November 1912,her married name was Barnhart.^5,6

Marriage*

Frances (Frankie) Curtis married Elmer J. Barnhart on 16 November 1912 at Indiana.^5,6

Census*

Frances (Frankie) Curtis and Elmer J. Barnhart appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 33, sheet 4A, occupation machine labeler-flour mill, renting, 2 sons.⁵

Census

Frances (Frankie) Curtis and Elmer J. Barnhart appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 70, sheet 11A, occupation machine operator-wholesale flour mill; Frances was a restaurant proprietor; renting, 2 sons.⁷

Death*

Frances (Frankie) Curtis died on 17 April 1978 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, at age 80; married name Barnhart; buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.^3,2,8

Obit

Frances (Frankie)'s obituary was published in the Browning Genealogy on circa 18 April 1978:
Survivors, two sons: John of Miami and Lloyd of St. Louis, Missouri; 3 granddaughters: Mrs. Roberta Cullman of Evansville, Mrs. Shirley White of Newburgh, and Mrs. Sandy Smith of Memphis, Tennessee.⁸

Family

Elmer J. Barnhart b. 1889, d. 11 Jul 1950

Children

Elmer John Barnhart Jr.⁵ b. 1915
Lloyd W. Barnhart⁵ b. 18 Dec 1917, d. 4 Aug 1999

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Park Lawn, Vanderburgh, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.

Phillip Emberry Hawkins¹

M, b. 19 October 1860, d. 4 March 1941

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Phillip Emberry Hawkins was born on 19 October 1860 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Leah Jane Curtis, daughter of James Curtis and Nancy Galloway, circa 1896 at Kentucky.¹

Census*

Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Henson, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-livery stable, renting, 2 children with Leah, 2 with first wife.²

Census

Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.³

Census

Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 94, sheet 10B, occupation teamster-grocery store, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Census

Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at District 2, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 9, sheet 21A, occupation foreman-stable, renting, Earl and his wife lived with them.⁵

Census*

Phillip Emberry Hawkins appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 9, sheet 7B, occupation illegible, living withCardis Earl's family.⁶

Death*

He died on 4 March 1941 at Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 80; buried at Earlington cemetery.¹

Family 1

Children

Jennie Hawkins² b. Aug 1886
Phillip Hawkins² b. Mar 1892

Family 2

Leah Jane Curtis b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jul 1936

Children

Albert B. Hawkins² b. Jul 1896
Cortis Earl Hawkins² b. 28 Feb 1899, d. 1 May 1965
Leah Curtis Hawkins³ b. 1902
Lilbert S. Hawkins³ b. 1904, d. 1926

Citations

[S1080] Commonwealth of Kentucky Division of Health, Kentucky Death Index, death certificate.
[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.

Jennie Hawkins¹

F, b. August 1886

Father

Phillip Emberry Hawkins¹ b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Jennie Hawkins was born in August 1886 at Hopkins, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Henson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-livery stable, renting, 2 children with Leah, 2 with first wife.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Phillip Hawkins¹

M, b. March 1892

Father

Phillip Emberry Hawkins¹ b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Phillip Hawkins was born in March 1892 at Hopkins, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Henson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 67, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-livery stable, renting, 2 children with Leah, 2 with first wife.¹

(Witness) Census

Phillip Hawkins appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Albert B. Hawkins¹

M, b. July 1896

Father

Phillip Emberry Hawkins¹ b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Mother

Leah Jane Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jul 1936

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Albert B. Hawkins was born in July 1896 at Hopkins, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

Albert B. Hawkins appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Cortis Earl Hawkins^1,2

M, b. 28 February 1899, d. 1 May 1965

Father

Phillip Emberry Hawkins³ b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Mother

Leah Jane Curtis³ b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jul 1936

Last Edited

17 Oct 2013

Birth*

Cortis Earl Hawkins was born on 28 February 1899 at Hopkins, Kentucky.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

Cortis Earl Hawkins appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Cortis Earl Hawkins appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 94, sheet 10B, occupation teamster-grocery store, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

Marriage*

Cortis Earl Hawkins married Mary Emma Warner on 25 October 1920 at Hamilton, Ohio.⁷

Death*

Cortis Earl Hawkins died on 1 May 1965 at Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, at age 66; buried at Earlington Cemetery.^4,2

Family

Mary Emma Warner b. c 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Leah Curtis Hawkins¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Phillip Emberry Hawkins² b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Mother

Leah Jane Curtis² b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jul 1936

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Leah Curtis Hawkins was born in 1902 at Hopkins, Kentucky.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Leah Curtis Hawkins appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 94, sheet 10B, occupation teamster-grocery store, renting, 3 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lilbert S. Hawkins^1,2

M, b. 1904, d. 1926

Father

Phillip Emberry Hawkins¹ b. 19 Oct 1860, d. 4 Mar 1941

Mother

Leah Jane Curtis¹ b. 9 Mar 1862, d. 16 Jul 1936

Last Edited

17 Oct 2013

Birth*

Lilbert S. Hawkins was born in 1904 at Hopkins, Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 88, sheet 6B, occupation illegible, owned home, Leah reported 5 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Lilbert S. Hawkins appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Phillip Emberry Hawkins and Leah Jane Curtis; ED 94, sheet 10B, occupation teamster-grocery store, renting, 3 children at home.³

Death*

Lilbert S. Hawkins died in 1926 at Hopkins, Kentucky; buried at Earlington Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Earlington, Hopkins, Kentucky.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ebert J. Curtis¹

M, b. 12 May 1905, d. 31 December 1951

Father

William T. Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Della Howell¹ b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 7 Aug 1938

Last Edited

24 Jun 2013

Birth*

Ebert J. Curtis was born on 12 May 1905 at Edwards, Illinois.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 Bone Gap, Edwards, Illinois, in the household of William T. Curtis and Della Howell; ED 16, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, married 22 years, 7 children, 4 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Ebert J. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of William T. Curtis and Della Howell; ED 99, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Ebert J. Curtis married Freddie Beatrice (?) circa 1924 at Indiana.²

Census*

Ebert J. Curtis and Freddie Beatrice (?) appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at German Twp., Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 55, sheet 8A, occupation assembler-Electrolux, owned home valued at $1,500, 1 daughter.³

Census

Ebert J. Curtis and Freddie Beatrice (?) appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at German Twp., Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 5, sheet 9B, occupation tester-refrigerator mfg. co., owned home valued at $1,200, 1 daughter.⁴

Death*

Ebert J. Curtis died on 31 December 1951 at Vanderburgh, Indiana, at age 46; buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.^5,2

Obit

Ebert J.'s obituary was published in the Browning Genealogy on circa 1 January 1952:
Occupation foreman, Servel, 24 years; wife Beatrice; daughter Mrs. Delores Jones; brothers Archie, Tennyson Roy of Evansville; sisters Mrs. Frances Barnhart, Evansville, Mrs. Edith Mullens, Madisonville, Kentucky.⁵

Family

Freddie Beatrice (?) b. 1 Nov 1899, d. 21 Aug 1980

Child

Delores Lee Curtis³ b. 27 Feb 1925, d. 20 Oct 2004

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Park Lawn, Vanderburgh, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.

Roy Curtis¹

M, b. 1910

Father

William T. Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Della Howell¹ b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 7 Aug 1938

Last Edited

24 Jun 2013

Birth*

Roy Curtis was born in 1910 at Edwards, Illinois.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of William T. Curtis and Della Howell; ED 99, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.²

Residence*

Roy Curtis lived on 31 December 1952 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search, Ebert's note card.

Archie Curtis¹

M, b. 23 June 1914, d. 23 February 1993

Father

William T. Curtis¹ b. 24 Mar 1860, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Della Howell¹ b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 7 Aug 1938

Last Edited

29 Jun 2013

Birth*

Archie Curtis was born on 23 June 1914 at Edwards, Illinois; or Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of William T. Curtis and Della Howell; ED 99, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁴

Census*

Archie Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Skelton, Warrick, Indiana, ED 21, sheet 1B, occupation farm laborer, lodging.³

Marriage*

He married Lucille (?) circa 1938 at Indiana.⁵

Census*

Archie Curtis and Lucille (?) appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Owen Twp., Warrick, Indiana, ED 18, Sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, 1 son.⁵

Death*

Archie Curtis died on 23 February 1993 at Tennyson, Warrick, Indiana, at age 78; buried at Garrison Cemetery.^2,6

Obit

Archie's obituary was published in the Browning Genealogy on circa 24 February 1993:
occupation retired coal miner; daughter Edna Coleman of Boonville, Shirley Mattingly of Tennyson, Ruby Mitchell of Tennyson; sons John and Tony of Tennyson, Ray of Dale, Joe of Gentryville, also Alvin and Bert; wife Lucille.⁷

Family

Lucille (?) b. 18 Oct 1917, d. 20 Feb 2001

Child

John Estel Curtis b. 1939, d. 9 Oct 2013

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Garrison, Warrick, Indiana.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.

Freddie Beatrice (?)¹

F, b. 1 November 1899, d. 21 August 1980

Last Edited

23 Jun 2013

Birth*

Freddie Beatrice (?) was born on 1 November 1899 at Kentucky.¹

Marriage*

She married Ebert J. Curtis, son of William T. Curtis and Della Howell, circa 1924 at Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1925,her married name was Curtis.¹

Census*

Freddie Beatrice (?) and Ebert J. Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at German Twp., Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 55, sheet 8A, occupation assembler-Electrolux, owned home valued at $1,500, 1 daughter.²

Census

Freddie Beatrice (?) and Ebert J. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at German Twp., Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 5, sheet 9B, occupation tester-refrigerator mfg. co., owned home valued at $1,200, 1 daughter.³

Death*

Freddie Beatrice (?) died on 21 August 1980 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, at age 80; lived with her daughter; buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.¹

Family

Ebert J. Curtis b. 12 May 1905, d. 31 Dec 1951

Child

Delores Lee Curtis² b. 27 Feb 1925, d. 20 Oct 2004

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Park Lawn, Vanderburgh, Indiana.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Delores Lee Curtis¹

F, b. 27 February 1925, d. 20 October 2004

Father

Ebert J. Curtis¹ b. 12 May 1905, d. 31 Dec 1951

Mother

Freddie Beatrice (?)¹ b. 1 Nov 1899, d. 21 Aug 1980

Last Edited

14 Jul 2013

Birth*

Delores Lee Curtis was born on 27 February 1925 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 German Twp., Vanderburgh, Indiana, in the household of Ebert J. Curtis and Freddie Beatrice (?); ED 5, sheet 9B, occupation tester-refrigerator mfg. co., owned home valued at $1,200, 1 daughter.³

Death*

Delores Lee Curtis died on 20 October 2004 at Mesquite, Dallas, Texas, at age 79; married B.W. Jones; buried at Mount Lebanon General Baptist Church Cemetery in Webster County, Kentucky.^4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Lebanon, Webster, Kentucky.

Lucille (?)¹

F, b. 18 October 1917, d. 20 February 2001

Last Edited

24 Jun 2013

Birth*

Lucille (?) was born on 18 October 1917 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1938,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Archie Curtis, son of William T. Curtis and Della Howell, circa 1938 at Indiana.¹

Census*

Lucille (?) and Archie Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Owen Twp., Warrick, Indiana, ED 18, Sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, 1 son.¹

Death*

Lucille (?) died on 20 February 2001 at Tennyson, Warrick, Indiana, at age 83.^2,3

Obit

Lucille's obituary was published in the an unknown place on circa 21 February 2001:
13 children, 10 living; daughters: Doris Bruce of Chisney, Shirley Chappell and Edna Coleman of Boonville, Ruby Mitchell of Tennyson; sons: Joe, John, Alvin, Ray, Bert and Tony all of Tennyson.³

Family

Archie Curtis b. 23 Jun 1914, d. 23 Feb 1993

Child

John Estel Curtis b. 1939, d. 9 Oct 2013

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.

John Estel Curtis

M, b. 1939, d. 9 October 2013

Father

Archie Curtis b. 23 Jun 1914, d. 23 Feb 1993

Mother

Lucille (?) b. 18 Oct 1917, d. 20 Feb 2001

Last Edited

26 Jul 2014

Birth*

John Estel Curtis was born in 1939 at Warrick, Indiana.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 Owen Twp., Warrick, Indiana, in the household of Archie Curtis and Lucille (?); ED 18, Sheet 7A, occupation farm laborer, 1 son.¹

Death*

John Estel Curtis died on 9 October 2013 at Tennyson, Warrick, Indiana.²

Obit

John Estel's obituary was published in the Courier & Press on 11 October 2013:
Tennyson, Ind. John E. Curtis Sr., 74, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at his residence in Tennyson, Ind. John worked at Peabody Lynnville Coal Mine for 31 years. He was a member of UMWA Local #9926. John enjoyed fishing, hunting mushrooms and working on Snapper lawnmowers. He loved all his animals and spending time with his family. Preceding John in death were his parents, Archie and Lucille; three brothers; and a grandson. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Mary L; four sons, John E. Curtis Jr., Brian Keith Curtis (Deann), Raymond Lynn Curtis Martin Quinn Curtis (Sherry); two daughters, Natosha Curtis, Payshence Curtis, all of Tennyson, Ind; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruby Mitchell, Edna Coleman (Gerald), Doris Bruce, Shirley Chappell; five brothers, Ray (Phyllis), Joe, Bert (Sherry), Tony (Cindy), Alvin (Christina). Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Koehler Funeral Home-Boonville Chapel. Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery in Tennyson, Ind. Friends may call Friday from 2 until 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. A Special Thank You to Gentiva Hospice and Drs. Titzer and Dr. Kim. Condolences and any special remembrances may be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome.com.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

James Roy Mullens^1,2

M, b. 29 January 1889, d. January 1985

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

James Roy Mullens was born on 29 January 1889 at Kentucky.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Edith Curtis, daughter of William T. Curtis and Della Howell, circa 1912.¹

Census*

James Roy Mullens and Edith Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 12, sheet 7A, occupation merchant-restaurant, renting, 1 daughter.⁴

Census

James Roy Mullens and Edith Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Dalton, Nebo District, Hopkins, Kentucky, ED 27, sheet 4A, occupation not given, owned home valued at $500, granddaughter and his mother lived with them.⁵

Death*

James Roy Mullens died in January 1985 at Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky.^1,3

Family

Edith Curtis b. 8 Jun 1894, d. 7 Sep 1974

Child

Ida Bell Mullens+⁶ b. 1913

Citations

[S2175] Charles Browning (1923-2007), Browning Genealogy, Evansville, Indiana Area Obituary Search.
[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Ida Bell Mullens¹

F, b. 1913

Father

James Roy Mullens² b. 29 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1985

Mother

Edith Curtis² b. 8 Jun 1894, d. 7 Sep 1974

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

Ida Bell Mullens was born in 1913 at Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of Edith Curtis and James Roy Mullens; ED 12, sheet 7A, occupation merchant-restaurant, renting, 1 daughter.¹

Family

Child

Edith Nell Hale³ b. 1933

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Edith Nell Hale¹

F, b. 1933

Mother

Ida Bell Mullens¹ b. 1913

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

Edith Nell Hale was born in 1933 at Kentucky.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 Dalton, Nebo District, Hopkins, Kentucky, in the household of James Roy Mullens and Edith Curtis; ED 27, sheet 4A, occupation not given, owned home valued at $500, granddaughter and his mother lived with them.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Elmer J. Barnhart¹

M, b. 1889, d. 11 July 1950

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

Elmer J. Barnhart was born in 1889 at Illinois.¹

Marriage*

He married Frances (Frankie) Curtis, daughter of William T. Curtis and Della Howell, on 16 November 1912 at Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Elmer J. Barnhart and Frances (Frankie) Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 33, sheet 4A, occupation machine labeler-flour mill, renting, 2 sons.¹

Census

Elmer J. Barnhart and Frances (Frankie) Curtis appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, ED 70, sheet 11A, occupation machine operator-wholesale flour mill; Frances was a restaurant proprietor; renting, 2 sons.³

Death*

Elmer J. Barnhart died on 11 July 1950 at Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.⁴

Family

Frances (Frankie) Curtis b. 8 Aug 1897, d. 17 Apr 1978

Children

Elmer John Barnhart Jr.¹ b. 1915
Lloyd W. Barnhart¹ b. 18 Dec 1917, d. 4 Aug 1999

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S240] Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriages 1845-1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Park Lawn, Vanderburgh, Indiana.