Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Charles Russell Curtis Jr.¹

M, b. 1932

Father

Charles Russell Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1906, d. 7 Jul 1967

Mother

Gertrude Stacia Dintaman¹ b. 4 Nov 1911, d. 11 Aug 2003

Last Edited

19 Jul 2013

Birth*

Charles Russell Curtis Jr. was born in 1932 at Washington, District of Columbia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Washington, District of Columbia, in the household of Charles Russell Curtis and Gertrude Stacia Dintaman; ED 1-337, sheet 9B, occupation tire salesman, renting, 4 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Miles William Curtis^1,2

M, b. 15 August 1935, d. 28 November 1993

Father

Charles Russell Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1906, d. 7 Jul 1967

Mother

Gertrude Stacia Dintaman¹ b. 4 Nov 1911, d. 11 Aug 2003

Last Edited

21 Jul 2018

Birth*

Miles William Curtis was born on 15 August 1935 at Washington, District of Columbia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

Miles William Curtis died on 28 November 1993 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 58; (Father of Pamela, Miles Scott and Glenn William Curtis) buried at Arlington National Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.

Hugh Dalton Curtis¹

M, b. 8 January 1938, d. 18 November 2012

Father

Charles Russell Curtis¹ b. 27 Sep 1906, d. 7 Jul 1967

Mother

Gertrude Stacia Dintaman¹ b. 4 Nov 1911, d. 11 Aug 2003

Last Edited

19 Jul 2013

Birth*

Hugh Dalton Curtis was born on 8 January 1938 at Washington, District of Columbia.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Hugh Dalton Curtis died on 18 November 2012 at Winfield, Carroll, Maryland, at age 74.¹

Obit

Hugh Dalton's obituary was published in the Carroll County Times on 20 November 2012:
Hugh Dalton Curtis, 74, of Winfield, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster. Born Jan. 8, 1938, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Charles Russell Curtis Sr. and Gertrude Dintaman Curtis. He was the husband of Carolyn Davis Curtis, his wife of 54 years. He was a 1956 graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, where he was a wrestler having been undefeated in his three years of varsity wrestling. He also played half back on the school's championship football team. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, gardening, watching World War II movies, Discovery and History channels, and was a Washington Redskin fan. He worked in photography for many years in Washington, D.C. and some of those he photographed included Louis Armstrong, David Brinkley, Chet Huntley, Walter Cronkite, and Admiral Rickover. He was a printing manager for Tracor Inc. in Rockville and Cor Inc. in Falls Church, Va., and owner of Curtis Decorative Sculptures.

Surviving are daughter Linda Anne Curtis Haire and husband Mark Haire, of Duncan, Okla; son Hugh Scott Curtis and wife Amber Dahlgreen Curtis, of Westminster; granddaughters Jennifer Haire Mallow and husband Charles Mallow, of Fulton, and Catherine and Clara Curtis, of Westminster; grandson Kyle Haire and wife Julianna, of Yuma Ariz; great-grandsons Hunter and Logan Mallow, and Taylor Haire; a sister, Sallie Curtis McKenzie, of Marion, N.C; a brother, Charles R. Curtis Jr., of Nashville, Tenn; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Miles William "Bucky" Curtis.¹

Citations

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

Marietta Burgin¹

F, b. 15 July 1926, d. 11 April 2012

Last Edited

23 Jul 2013

Birth*

Marietta Burgin was born on 15 July 1926 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina.¹

Married Name

As of between 1945 and 1955,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Raymond Curtis, son of Morris Sullivan Curtis and Maggie Harris, between 1945 and 1955 at North Carolina.¹

Death*

Marietta Burgin died on 11 April 2012 at Marion, McDowell, North Carolina, at age 85.¹

Obit

Marietta's obituary was published in the Citizen-Times on 14 April 2012:
Marietta Burgin Curtis, 84, of Marion, died peacefully on April 11, 2012 at St. Josephs Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born to W.C. and Callie Reel Burgin of Marion July 15, 1926. She graduated from Marion High School and was retired from her family's businesses, Burgin Hardware and Burgin Plumbing Company. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Raymond Curtis. She is survived by one daughter, Dixie Annette Buckner and husband, J.D., of Marion; one son, Dennis Raymond Curtis and wife, Katie, of Black Mountain; granddaughter, Amy Ramsey of Marion; grandsons, Eric Curtis of Greenville, N.C. and Jason Curtis of Swannanoa; great granddaughters, Samantha Rose of West Marion and Lily Curtis of Black Mountain; one sister, Christine Ledbetter and husband, David Ledbetter, of Sugar Hill; and a number of nieces and nephews.¹

Family

Raymond Curtis b. 28 Feb 1926, d. 23 Apr 2007

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Maud Z. Branson¹

F, b. 1883

Last Edited

13 Jul 2014

Birth*

Maud Z. Branson was born in 1883 at California.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1908,her married name was Curtis.

Marriage*

She married John Davidson Curtis, son of Thomas Westlake Curtis and Margaret C. Hall, circa 1908 at California.

Census*

Maud Z. Branson appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Township 1, Mariposa, California, ED 93, sheet 2B, married 2 years, 1 daughter, living with her parents, Alvin J. and Mary Z Branson.¹

Family

John Davidson Curtis b. 27 May 1874, d. 6 Nov 1912

Child

Doris Curtis¹ b. 1909

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Doris Curtis¹

F, b. 1909

Father

John Davidson Curtis¹ b. 27 May 1874, d. 6 Nov 1912

Mother

Maud Z. Branson¹ b. 1883

Last Edited

13 Jul 2014

Birth*

Doris Curtis was born in 1909 at Mariposa, California.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mahlon McClellan (Mack) Gilbert¹

M, b. 26 April 1907, d. 1 December 1978

Last Edited

30 Jul 2013

Birth*

Mahlon McClellan (Mack) Gilbert was born on 26 April 1907 at Tennessee.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lura M. Edwards, daughter of Edgar Arthur Edwards and Anna Maud Kibler, between 1930 and 1940; no Tennessee marriage record found.¹

Census*

Mahlon McClellan (Mack) Gilbert and Lura M. Edwards appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 138, sheet 8A, occupation salesman-electric appliances, renting, no children.²

Death*

Mahlon McClellan (Mack) Gilbert died on 1 December 1978 at Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, at age 71; buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery.¹

Family

Lura M. Edwards b. 21 Apr 1910, d. 12 Jun 1984

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Chattanooga National, Hamilton, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Anna Polk Trousdale^1,2

F, b. 27 September 1908, d. 7 February 1996

Last Edited

30 Jul 2013

Birth*

Anna Polk Trousdale was born on 27 September 1908 at Red Boiling Springs, Macon, Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1939,her married name was Edwards.¹

Marriage*

She married Edgar Arthur Edwards, son of Burgess Alonzo Edwards and Della Ann (Delian) Curtis, circa 1939 at Tennessee.¹

Census*

Anna Polk Trousdale and Edgar Arthur Edwards appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Charleston, Bradley, Tennessee, ED 8, sheet 1A, no occupation, owned home valued at $6,500, second marriage, 1 daughter.¹

Death*

Anna Polk Trousdale died on 7 February 1996 at Red Boiling Springs, Macon, Tennessee, at age 87.¹

Family

Edgar Arthur Edwards b. 7 Mar 1877, d. 28 Sep 1952

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press, Edgar Edwards, 28 September 1952.

Samuel C. Curtis^1,2

M, b. 13 July 1887, d. 30 September 1964

Father

William Robert Curtis¹ b. Mar 1850, d. 8 Nov 1904

Mother

Harriett (Hattie) Beam¹ b. Jan 1867

Last Edited

23 Aug 2013

Birth*

Samuel C. Curtis was born on 13 July 1887 at Troup, Smith, Texas.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, in the household of William Robert Curtis and Harriett (Hattie) Beam; ED 61, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 4 living by second marriage; also a nephew Hayden Bateman b. Dec 1879 in Texas.¹

Marriage*

Samuel C. Curtis married Cora Lee Brown on 13 September 1906 at Van Zandt, Texas.³

Census*

Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 5, Van Zandt, Texas, ED 116, sheet 3B, occupation farm laborer, renting, maried 3 years, 2 sons at home.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Samuel C. Curtis registered for the draft at RFD 3, Dawson, Navarro, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and children.²

Census

He and Cora Lee Brown appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.⁵

NoteB*

Household not found in 1930 census.⁶

Census

Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Henderson, Texas, ED 107-8, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.⁷

Death*

Samuel C. Curtis died on 30 September 1964 at Garland, Dallas, Texas, at age 77; retired night watchman, wife Cora Lee, buried at Restland Memorial Park.³

Obit

Samuel C.'s obituary was published in the Morning News on 1 October 1964:
Sam C. Curtis, 1522 James Dr., Garland, passed away Wednesday. Survived by wife, Mrs. Cora Lee Curtis; son, Troy W. Curtis of Borger, Texas; Cullen B. of Longview; Bob Curtis of Alexandria, La; daughters, Mrs. Bill Messer, Mrs. Gladys Parrott, Mrs. Billy Savory, all of Dallas; Mrs. Mildred McChristy of Garland; Mrs. Faye Walters of Seagoville; sisters Mrs. Hubert Bramdler of Houston, Mrs. Vera Smith of Athens; 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Williams Chapel. Rev. Charles Cockrell officiating. Interment Restland.⁸

Family

Cora Lee Brown b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Children

Billie Clara Curtis⁴ b. 25 Feb 1908, d. 12 Dec 1975
Elmer Levi Curtis⁴ b. 15 Jan 1910, d. 29 Aug 1964
Letha Alma Curtis⁹ b. 15 Jan 1910, d. 16 Jan 1910
Floyd Wesley Curtis⁹ b. 7 Jul 1911, d. 14 Oct 1911
Gladys Etta Curtis⁵ b. 11 Oct 1912, d. 18 Dec 2006
Infant Son Curtis⁹ b. 6 Aug 1913, d. 6 Aug 1913
Mildred Lee Curtis⁵ b. 21 Sep 1915, d. 4 Jul 2010
Gaudie Oleta Curtis⁹ b. 15 Jan 1917, d. 6 Mar 1917
Troy Worsham Curtis⁵ b. 23 Aug 1919, d. 1 Apr 1997
Una Faye Curtis⁹ b. 29 May 1921, d. 13 Oct 1986
Infant Son Curtis⁹ b. 17 Dec 1923, d. 17 Dec 1923
Cullen Bryant Curtis⁷ b. 22 Dec 1925, d. 28 Nov 1976
Billie E. Curtis⁷ b. 1927
Bobby Ernest Curtis⁷ b. 9 Feb 1928, d. 8 Oct 2010

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

James Robert Curtis^1,2

M, b. 24 July 1891

Father

William Robert Curtis¹ b. Mar 1850, d. 8 Nov 1904

Mother

Harriett (Hattie) Beam¹ b. Jan 1867

Last Edited

16 Aug 2013

Birth*

James Robert Curtis was born on 24 July 1891 at Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

James Robert Curtis appeared on the census of 1 May 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Henderson, Texas, in the household of Harriett (Hattie) Beam; ED 10, sheet 15B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 5 children, 5 living.³

NoteB*

No further record after 1910.

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Nettie Curtis¹

F, b. May 1897

Father

William Robert Curtis¹ b. Mar 1850, d. 8 Nov 1904

Mother

Harriett (Hattie) Beam¹ b. Jan 1867

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Nettie Curtis was born in May 1897 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, in the household of William Robert Curtis and Harriett (Hattie) Beam; ED 61, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 4 living by second marriage; also a nephew Hayden Bateman b. Dec 1879 in Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

Nettie Curtis appeared on the census of 1 May 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Henderson, Texas, in the household of Harriett (Hattie) Beam; ED 10, sheet 15B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 5 children, 5 living.²

Married Name

As of circa 1911,her married name was Whitely.³

Marriage*

Nettie Curtis married Tom (T.J.) Whitely circa 1911 at Texas.³

NoteB*

No further record for household.

Family

Tom (T.J.) Whitely b. 1890

Child

Floyd J. Whitely⁴ b. 20 Aug 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth certificate of Floyd J. Whitely.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth certificate of Floyd Curtis.

Lennie Iola Curtis^1,2

F, b. 5 September 1903, d. 14 March 1976

Father

William Robert Curtis¹ b. Mar 1850, d. 8 Nov 1904

Mother

Harriett (Hattie) Beam¹ b. Jan 1867

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Lennie Iola Curtis was born on 5 September 1903 at Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 May 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Henderson, Texas, in the household of Harriett (Hattie) Beam; ED 10, sheet 15B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 5 children, 5 living.¹

Death*

Lennie Iola Curtis died on 14 March 1976 at Houston, Harris, Texas, at age 72; married Lee Wilson.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Cora Lee Brown¹

F, b. 31 March 1890, d. 2 September 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Cora Lee Brown was born on 31 March 1890 at Alabama.¹

Married Name

As of 13 September 1906,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel C. Curtis, son of William Robert Curtis and Harriett (Hattie) Beam, on 13 September 1906 at Van Zandt, Texas.¹

Census*

Cora Lee Brown and Samuel C. Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 5, Van Zandt, Texas, ED 116, sheet 3B, occupation farm laborer, renting, maried 3 years, 2 sons at home.²

Census

Cora Lee Brown and Samuel C. Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.³

NoteB*

Household not found in 1930 census.⁴

Census

Cora Lee Brown and Samuel C. Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Henderson, Texas, ED 107-8, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.⁵

Death*

Cora Lee Brown died on 2 September 1970 at Garland, Dallas, Texas, at age 80; informant: Mildred McChristy, daughter; buried at Restland Memorial Park.¹

Family

Samuel C. Curtis b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Children

Billie Clara Curtis² b. 25 Feb 1908, d. 12 Dec 1975
Elmer Levi Curtis² b. 15 Jan 1910, d. 29 Aug 1964
Letha Alma Curtis⁶ b. 15 Jan 1910, d. 16 Jan 1910
Floyd Wesley Curtis⁶ b. 7 Jul 1911, d. 14 Oct 1911
Gladys Etta Curtis³ b. 11 Oct 1912, d. 18 Dec 2006
Infant Son Curtis⁶ b. 6 Aug 1913, d. 6 Aug 1913
Mildred Lee Curtis³ b. 21 Sep 1915, d. 4 Jul 2010
Gaudie Oleta Curtis⁶ b. 15 Jan 1917, d. 6 Mar 1917
Troy Worsham Curtis³ b. 23 Aug 1919, d. 1 Apr 1997
Una Faye Curtis⁶ b. 29 May 1921, d. 13 Oct 1986
Infant Son Curtis⁶ b. 17 Dec 1923, d. 17 Dec 1923
Cullen Bryant Curtis⁵ b. 22 Dec 1925, d. 28 Nov 1976
Billie E. Curtis⁵ b. 1927
Bobby Ernest Curtis⁵ b. 9 Feb 1928, d. 8 Oct 2010

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Billie Clara Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 25 February 1908, d. 12 December 1975

Father

Samuel C. Curtis⁴ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown⁴ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Billie Clara Curtis was born on 25 February 1908 at Kemp, Kaufman, Texas.^4,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Justice Precinct 5, Van Zandt, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 116, sheet 3B, occupation farm laborer, renting, maried 3 years, 2 sons at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Billie Clara Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.⁵

Death*

Billie Clara Curtis died on 12 December 1975 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at age 67; occupation practical nurse, married first to James Doran, second to William Messer; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.^6,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rose Hill, Smith, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Elmer Levi Curtis¹

M, b. 15 January 1910, d. 29 August 1964

Father

Samuel C. Curtis² b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown² b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Elmer Levi Curtis was born on 15 January 1910 at Tyler, Smith, Texas.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Justice Precinct 5, Van Zandt, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 116, sheet 3B, occupation farm laborer, renting, maried 3 years, 2 sons at home.²

(Witness) Census

Elmer Levi Curtis appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.⁴

Death*

Elmer Levi Curtis died on 29 August 1964 at Amarillo, Potter, Texas, at age 54; occupation bus driver; buried at Llano Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Gladys Etta Curtis¹

F, b. 11 October 1912, d. 18 December 2006

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Gladys Etta Curtis was born on 11 October 1912 at Navarro, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.¹

Death*

Gladys Etta Curtis died on 18 December 2006 at Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, at age 94; first marriage to Smith, second to Parrott, no children, buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Dallas-Fort Worth National, Dallas, Texas.

Mildred Lee Curtis¹

F, b. 21 September 1915, d. 4 July 2010

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Mildred Lee Curtis was born on 21 September 1915 at Navarro, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.¹

Married Name

As of 28 April 1936,her married name was McChristy.²

Marriage*

Mildred Lee Curtis married Francis Marion McChristy on 28 April 1936 at Texas.²

Death*

Mildred Lee Curtis died on 4 July 2010 at Smith, Texas, at age 94; buried at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.³

Family

Francis Marion McChristy b. 20 Sep 1916, d. 21 Feb 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Restland, Dallas, Texas.

Troy Worsham Curtis^1,2

M, b. 23 August 1919, d. 1 April 1997

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Troy Worsham Curtis was born on 23 August 1919 at Navarro, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 Justice Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, in the household of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown; ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.¹

Death*

Troy Worsham Curtis died on 1 April 1997 at Chouteau, Mayes, Oklahoma, at age 77.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Cullen Bryant Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 December 1925, d. 28 November 1976

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Cullen Bryant Curtis was born on 22 December 1925 at Athens, Henderson, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Henderson, Texas, in the household of Cora Lee Brown and Samuel C. Curtis; ED 107-8, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.¹

Marriage*

Cullen Bryant Curtis married Laura Fern McChristy in April 1944 at Van Zandt, Texas.²

Death*

Cullen Bryant Curtis died on 28 November 1976 at White Oak, Gregg, Texas, at age 50.²

Family

Laura Fern McChristy b. 17 Sep 1923, d. 30 Jan 2002

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Bobby Ernest Curtis^1,2

M, b. 9 February 1928, d. 8 October 2010

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Bobby Ernest Curtis was born on 9 February 1928 at Athens, Henderson, Texas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Henderson, Texas, in the household of Cora Lee Brown and Samuel C. Curtis; ED 107-8, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.¹

Death*

Bobby Ernest Curtis died on 8 October 2010 at Longview, Gregg, Texas, at age 82.²

Obit

Bobby Ernest's obituary was published in the Longview News on 9 October 2010:
Bobby Curtis, age 82, of Longview, passed away October 8, 2010, in a local nursing home. Bobby was born on February 9, 1928, in Athens, Texas, to Sam and Cora Brown Curtis. Bobby joined the United States Navy and served honorably during World War II. After his military service, he worked for 40 years in the oxygen supply business. Bobby is survived by his wife, Lillian Curtis; daughter, Marilyn Ferguson and her husband Roy; sons, Donny Benson and his wife Brenda Jean, and Johnny Benson and his wife Vertie; sister, Billie Curlee; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Curtis; and 11 siblings.
Private services will be held with Lakeview Funeral Home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Billie E. Curtis¹

F, b. 1927

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Billie E. Curtis was born in 1927 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 Henderson, Texas, in the household of Cora Lee Brown and Samuel C. Curtis; ED 107-8, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Letha Alma Curtis¹

F, b. 15 January 1910, d. 16 January 1910

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Letha Alma Curtis was born on 15 January 1910 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Death*

She died on 16 January 1910 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Floyd Wesley Curtis¹

M, b. 7 July 1911, d. 14 October 1911

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Floyd Wesley Curtis was born on 7 July 1911 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Death*

He died on 14 October 1911 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Infant Son Curtis¹

M, b. 6 August 1913, d. 6 August 1913

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Death*

Infant Son Curtis died on 6 August 1913 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Birth*

He was born on 6 August 1913 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Francis Marion McChristy¹

M, b. 20 September 1916, d. 21 February 2000

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Francis Marion McChristy was born on 20 September 1916 at Texas.¹

Marriage*

He married Mildred Lee Curtis, daughter of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown, on 28 April 1936 at Texas.¹

Death*

Francis Marion McChristy died on 21 February 2000 at Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, at age 83.¹

Family

Mildred Lee Curtis b. 21 Sep 1915, d. 4 Jul 2010

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Gaudie Oleta Curtis¹

F, b. 15 January 1917, d. 6 March 1917

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Gaudie Oleta Curtis was born on 15 January 1917 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Death*

She died on 6 March 1917 at Navarro, Texas.¹

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Una Faye Curtis¹

F, b. 29 May 1921, d. 13 October 1986

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Una Faye Curtis was born on 29 May 1921 at Athens, Henderson, Texas.¹

Death*

She died on 13 October 1986 at Athens, Henderson, Texas, at age 65; married Jesse Walters, buried at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Infant Son Curtis¹

M, b. 17 December 1923, d. 17 December 1923

Father

Samuel C. Curtis¹ b. 13 Jul 1887, d. 30 Sep 1964

Mother

Cora Lee Brown¹ b. 31 Mar 1890, d. 2 Sep 1970

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Death*

Infant Son Curtis died on 17 December 1923 at Athens, Henderson, Texas.¹

Birth*

He was born on 17 December 1923 at Athens, Henderson, Texas.¹

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Laura Fern McChristy¹

F, b. 17 September 1923, d. 30 January 2002

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Laura Fern McChristy was born on 17 September 1923 at Terrell, Kaufman, Texas; daughter of Caleb William McChristy and Pearl Garrett.¹

Married Name

As of April 1944,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Cullen Bryant Curtis, son of Samuel C. Curtis and Cora Lee Brown, in April 1944 at Van Zandt, Texas.¹

Death*

Laura Fern McChristy died on 30 January 2002 at Lake Jackson, Brazoria, Texas, at age 78.¹

Family

Cullen Bryant Curtis b. 22 Dec 1925, d. 28 Nov 1976

Citations

[S2251] Mcferg75, "Curtis/McChristy Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Tom (T.J.) Whitely^1,2

M, b. 1890

Last Edited

14 Aug 2013

Birth*

Tom (T.J.) Whitely was born in 1890 at Texas.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nettie Curtis, daughter of William Robert Curtis and Harriett (Hattie) Beam, circa 1911 at Texas.¹

Family

Nettie Curtis b. May 1897

Child

Floyd J. Whitely³ b. 20 Aug 1913

Citations

[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth certificate of Floyd J. Whitely.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth certificate of Floyd Curtis.