Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1 September 1869, d. 23 June 1956

Father

John Creed Curtis¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924

Mother

Mary E. Logan¹ b. 1850, d. b Dec 1883

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis was born on 1 September 1869 at Randolph, West Virginia; death record says Pocahontas County, and is incorrect.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 August 1870 Valley Head P.O., Mingo Twp., Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan; page 458b, occupation shoemaker, renting, 1 daughter.¹

(Witness) Census

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 First District, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan; page 185B, occupation farmer, 7 children.⁴

Married Name

As of 14 October 1886,her married name was Ferguson.⁵

Marriage*

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis married Franklin A. Ferguson on 14 October 1886 at at the bride's resigence, Randolph, West Virginia.⁵

Census*

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis and Franklin A. Ferguson appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 121, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, no children, Etta's sister Hattie lived with them.⁶

Death*

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis died on 23 June 1956 at Montrose, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 86; at the Tucker County Hospital in parsons, widowed, informant Austin Curtis (brother), buried at Montrose Baptist Cemetery.³

Family

Franklin A. Ferguson b. 15 Mar 1856, d. 20 Feb 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate and marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Franklin A. Ferguson¹

M, b. 15 March 1856, d. 20 February 1923

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Franklin A. Ferguson was born on 15 March 1856 at West Virginia; son of Wyatt Ferguson and Ms. Schoonover.¹

Marriage*

He married Henrietta (Etta) Curtis, daughter of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan, on 14 October 1886 at at the bride's resigence, Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Census*

Franklin A. Ferguson and Henrietta (Etta) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 121, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, no children, Etta's sister Hattie lived with them.²

Death*

Franklin A. Ferguson died on 20 February 1923 at Montrose, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 66; from influenza, buried at Montrose Cemetery.¹

Family

Henrietta (Etta) Curtis b. 1 Sep 1869, d. 23 Jun 1956

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate and marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Orla D. Williams¹

M, b. April 1866, d. 28 April 1909

Father

Thomas R. Williams¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

23 Apr 2014

Birth*

Orla D. Williams was born in April 1866 at Randolph, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Leadsville P.O., Green Twp., Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 445, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Orla D. Williams appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 296A, occupation farmer, 6 children.³

Marriage*

Orla D. Williams married Mary (?) circa 1889.⁴

Census*

Orla D. Williams appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, ED 58, sheet 1A, occupation carpenter, renting, married 10 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁴

Death*

He died on 28 April 1909 at Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.⁵

Family

Mary (?) b. Sep 1865

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Oscar Williams¹

M, b. 1866

Father

Thomas R. Williams¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Birth*

Oscar Williams was born in 1866 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Oscar Williams appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 296A, occupation farmer, 6 children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mary Williams¹

F, b. 1868

Father

Thomas R. Williams¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Birth*

Mary Williams was born in 1868 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Leadsville P.O., Green Twp., Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 445, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Williams appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 296A, occupation farmer, 6 children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ida M. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 May 1872

Father

Justus Milton Curtis¹ b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 28 Mar 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Williams¹ b. 20 Sep 1842, d. 2 Dec 1923

Last Edited

25 Apr 2014

Birth*

Ida M. Curtis was born on 21 May 1872 at Roaring Creek, Randolph, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; page 295D, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Married Name

As of 10 February 1897,her married name was Moore.³

Marriage*

Ida M. Curtis married William H. Moore on 10 February 1897 at at the bride's home, Randolph, West Virginia.³

Census*

Ida M. Curtis and William H. Moore appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 122, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 daughter.⁴

Family

William H. Moore b. c 1871

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Dora V. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 23 March 1876, d. 22 March 1907

Father

Justus Milton Curtis¹ b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 28 Mar 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Williams¹ b. 20 Sep 1842, d. 2 Dec 1923

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

Dora V. Curtis was born on 23 March 1876 at Randolph, West Virginia; FindaGrave says 9 Feb 1877, but does not match official birth record.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; page 295D, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Married Name

As of 26 September 1897,her married name was Kittle.⁴

Marriage*

Dora V. Curtis married Thomas J. Kittle on 26 September 1897 at at the bride's home, Randolph, West Virginia.⁴

Census*

Dora V. Curtis and Thomas J. Kittle appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 122, sheet 12B, occupation day laborer, renting, married 2 years, 1 child, 0 living.⁵

Death*

Dora V. Curtis died on 22 March 1907 at Randolph, West Virginia, at age 30; no death certificate; buried at Rowan Cemetery.³

Family

Thomas J. Kittle b. 20 Nov 1867, d. 25 Sep 1942

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rowan, Randolph, West Virginia.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 29 April 1880, d. 12 July 1940

Father

Justus Milton Curtis¹ b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 28 Mar 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Williams¹ b. 20 Sep 1842, d. 2 Dec 1923

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis was born on 29 April 1880 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia; listed as Elizabeth V.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; page 295D, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; ED 122, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 11 children, 8 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 23 December 1903,her married name was Blair.⁶

Marriage*

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis married Andrew Core Blair on 23 December 1903 at Randolph, West Virginia.⁶

Census*

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis and Andrew Core Blair appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 127, sheet 9A, occupation doctor-general practice, owned home, married 6 years, 3 children.⁷

Census

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis and Andrew Core Blair appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Harrisville, Ritchie, West Virginia, ED 126, sheet 3A, occupation doctor-general practice, owned home, 4 children and Mary Curtis.⁸

Census*

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 6 May 1930 at Harrisville, Ritchie, West Virginia, ED 11, sheet 9B, owned home, married, no husband, 4 children.⁹

Census

She and Andrew Core Blair appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Harrisville, Ritchie, West Virginia, ED 43-11, sheet 15A, occupation medical doctor-private practice, owned home valued at $3,500, 1 daughter and 1 granddaughter.¹⁰

Death*

Vernie Elizabeth Curtis died on 12 July 1940 at Harrisville, Ritchie, West Virginia, at age 60; homicide-gun shot wound, buried at Harrisville Cemetery.¹¹

Family

Andrew Core Blair b. 27 Jul 1863, d. 23 Oct 1951

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth certificate (delayed).
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.

William D. Curtis¹

M, b. 1877

Father

Thomas Conrad Curtis¹ b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909

Mother

Mary J. Lambert¹ b. 1854

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Birth*

William D. Curtis was born in 1877 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Green District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Conrad Curtis and Mary J. Lambert; page 233d occupation teaching school, living with Nathaniel and Jemima Lambert, Mary's parents and her sister Elizabeth, 2 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

James Lester Curtis^1,2

M, b. 26 March 1879, d. 4 May 1923

Father

Thomas Conrad Curtis¹ b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909

Mother

Mary J. Lambert¹ b. 1854

Last Edited

23 Apr 2014

Birth*

James Lester Curtis was born on 26 March 1879 at Randolph, West Virginia.^1,3

Name Variation

As of 26 March 1879, James Lester Curtis was also known as Page L. Curtis.³

Birth

He was born on 24 March 1880 at West Virginia; death certificate reads James Lester Cutis, b. 24 March 1880.²

(Witness) Census

James Lester Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Conrad Curtis and Mary J. Lambert; occupation day laborer, owned home, ED 118, sheet 17A, married 28 years, 7 children, 5 living.⁴

Marriage*

James Lester Curtis married Ella Blanche Ralston on 31 August 1908 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.⁵

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 James Lester Curtis registered for the draft at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia; at the time, he was employed by himself as a barber, wife Mary, described as medium height, medium build, dark eyes, dark hair.⁶

Census*

He and Ella Blanche Ralston appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 154, sheet 3A, occupation barber-own shop, owned home, 4 children.⁷

Death*

James Lester Curtis died on 4 May 1923 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 44; from heart disease, occupatoin barber, married, buried at Maplewood Cemetery.^2,8

Family

Ella Blanche Ralston b. 28 Nov 1890, d. 17 Dec 1958

Children

Genevieve Irene Curtis⁹ b. 1909
Mary E. Curtis⁷ b. 1914
Margaret J. Curtis⁷ b. 1916
Thomas R. Curtis⁷ b. 1918
James L. Curtis¹⁰ b. 30 May 1921, d. 4 Dec 1995

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maplewood, Randolph, West Virginia.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Minnie G. Williams¹

F, b. 1871

Father

Thomas R. Williams¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Birth*

Minnie G. Williams was born in 1871 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 296A, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Bertha L. Williams¹

F, b. 1874

Father

Thomas R. Williams¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Birth*

Bertha L. Williams was born in 1874 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 296A, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Mirta A. Williams¹

F, b. 1877

Father

Thomas R. Williams¹ b. c 1835

Mother

Sarah Curtis¹ b. 1838

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Birth*

Mirta A. Williams was born in 1877 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas R. Williams and Sarah Curtis; page 296A, occupation farmer, 6 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Jacob L. Hansford¹

M, b. March 1879

Father

Charles S. Hansford¹ b. 9 Sep 1830, d. 31 May 1917

Mother

America Curtis¹ b. 28 May 1840, d. 19 Jul 1900

Last Edited

23 Apr 2014

Birth*

Jacob L. Hansford was born in March 1879 at Randolph, West Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Green District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Charles S. Hansford and America Curtis; occupation farpage 234D, mer, 1 daughter by prior marriage, 1 son with America.¹

(Witness) Census

Jacob L. Hansford appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of America Curtis and Charles S. Hansford; ED 117, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 4 children, 3 living.³

Citations

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

Anna Laurie Thacker^1,2

F, b. 4 December 1873, d. 25 July 1959

Last Edited

23 Apr 2014

Birth*

Anna Laurie Thacker was born on 4 December 1873 at Belington, Barbour, West Virginia; daughter of Jacob Spotwood Thacker and Jerusha Talbott.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1897,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James Sherman Curtis, son of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams, circa 1897 at West Virginia.¹

Census*

Anna Laurie Thacker and James Sherman Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 122, sheet 6B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 3 children, 1 living.¹

Census

Anna Laurie Thacker and James Sherman Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Roaring Creek Dsitrict, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 3 children, 1 living.⁴

Census

Anna Laurie Thacker and James Sherman Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Norton, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 166, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁵

Census

Anna Laurie Thacker and James Sherman Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 25, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.⁶

Death*

Anna Laurie Thacker died on 25 July 1959 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 85; buried at Belington Fraternal Cemetery.³

Family

James Sherman Curtis b. Nov 1865, d. 21 Dec 1937

Children

Audrey Madge Curtis¹ b. 18 Feb 1900
Blair Lassiter Curtis+⁷ b. 7 Jul 1910, d. 31 May 1990

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Thacker Family Tree.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death record.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record (delayed).

Audrey Madge Curtis^1,2

F, b. 18 February 1900

Father

James Sherman Curtis¹ b. Nov 1865, d. 21 Dec 1937

Mother

Anna Laurie Thacker¹ b. 4 Dec 1873, d. 25 Jul 1959

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Audrey Madge Curtis was born on 18 February 1900 at Harding, Randolph, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of James Sherman Curtis and Anna Laurie Thacker; ED 122, sheet 6B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 3 years, 3 children, 1 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Audrey Madge Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Roaring Creek Dsitrict, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of James Sherman Curtis and Anna Laurie Thacker; ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 3 children, 1 living.³

(Witness) Census

Audrey Madge Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Norton, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of James Sherman Curtis and Anna Laurie Thacker; ED 166, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter.⁴

Married Name

As of 27 December 1922,her married name was Foy.²

Marriage*

Audrey Madge Curtis married Ralph Thomas Foy on 27 December 1922 at Randolph, West Virginia.²

Family

Ralph Thomas Foy b. 14 Apr 1898, d. 26 Nov 1958

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Belington, Barbour, West Virginia.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Lenora Curtis¹

F, b. 9 February 1872

Father

John Creed Curtis¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924

Mother

Mary E. Logan¹ b. 1850, d. b Dec 1883

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Lenora Curtis was born on 9 February 1872 at Leading Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 First District, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan; page 185B, occupation farmer, 7 children.²

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Celia Curtis¹

F, b. 4 July 1869

Father

Justus Milton Curtis¹ b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 28 Mar 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Williams¹ b. 20 Sep 1842, d. 2 Dec 1923

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Celia Curtis was born on 4 July 1869 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.

Anna M. Curtis¹

F, b. 2 May 1880

Father

David Blackman Curtis¹ b. 17 Dec 1841, d. 26 Mar 1893

Mother

Mary Virginia McLane¹ b. 27 Mar 1845, d. 26 Mar 1893

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Anna M. Curtis was born on 2 May 1880 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.

Thomas Odell Curtis¹

M, b. 24 January 1881, d. 6 November 1946

Father

Thomas Conrad Curtis¹ b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909

Mother

Mary J. Lambert¹ b. 1854

Last Edited

25 Apr 2014

Birth*

Thomas Odell Curtis was born on 24 January 1881 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Conrad Curtis and Mary J. Lambert; occupation day laborer, owned home, ED 118, sheet 17A, married 28 years, 7 children, 5 living.²

Marriage*

Thomas Odell Curtis married Stella J. Simpson circa 1904.³

Census*

Thomas Odell Curtis and Stella J. Simpson appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 123, sheet 12B, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home, no children, nephew George Simpson.³

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Thomas Odell Curtis registered for the draft at 103 Central, Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia; at the time, he was employed by Western Maryland Railway Co. as a "loc engr," wife Stella, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.⁴

Census

He and Stella J. Simpson appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 128, sheet 1B, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home, no children, 1 nephew and mother lived with them.⁵

Census

Thomas Odell Curtis and Stella J. Simpson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, ED 5, sheet 16A, occupation shop foreman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $10,000, no children, 1 adopted son/nephew.⁶

Census

Thomas Odell Curtis and Stella J. Simpson appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, ED 1-10, sheet 3A, occupation locomotive engineer, real estate valued at $3,500, no children.⁷

Residence*

Thomas Odell Curtis lived on 24 June 1942 at 204 Avirett Avenue, Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; application for delayed birth certificate.¹

Death*

He died on 6 November 1946 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, at age 65; from a heart attack near Ridgeley, Mineral County, WV on his way to work; buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Cumberland, Maryland.⁸

Family

Stella J. Simpson b. 1885

Child

George I. Simpson⁹ b. 2 Jan 1907

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth certificate (delayed).
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.

Maud Curtis¹

F, b. 12 January 1885

Father

Justus Milton Curtis¹ b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 28 Mar 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Williams¹ b. 20 Sep 1842, d. 2 Dec 1923

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

Maud Curtis was born on 12 January 1885 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; ED 122, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 11 children, 8 living.²

Married Name

As of 17 April 1902,her married name was Tyre.³

Marriage*

Maud Curtis married William D. Tyre on 17 April 1902 at Monroe, Randolph, West Virginia.³

Census*

Maud Curtis and William D. Tyre appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 158, sheet 8B, occupation postal carrier, owned home, 6 children.⁴

Census

Maud Curtis and William D. Tyre appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-13, sheet 11A, occupation mail carrier, real estate valued at $4,000, 4 daughters at home.⁵

Family

William D. Tyre b. 1880

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ivy M. Curtis¹

F, b. 25 July 1886

Father

Thomas Conrad Curtis¹ b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909

Mother

Mary J. Lambert¹ b. 1854

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Ivy M. Curtis was born on 25 July 1886 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.

George Humbolt Curtis^1,2

M, b. 12 November 1887, d. 1 May 1966

Father

Justus Milton Curtis¹ b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 28 Mar 1918

Mother

Mary Ann Williams¹ b. 20 Sep 1842, d. 2 Dec 1923

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

George Humbolt Curtis was born on 12 November 1887 at Randolph, West Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; ED 122, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 35 years, 11 children, 8 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Humbolt Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Roaring Creed District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams; ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 46 years, 8 children, 5 living.⁵

Marriage*

George Humbolt Curtis married Mamie Shockey on 3 September 1911 at Randolph, West Virginia.⁶

Marriage*

George Humbolt Curtis married Mary (Mara) Harner on 12 May 1913 at Randolph, West Virginia; second marriage for her, maiden name unknown.⁶

Census*

George Humbolt Curtis and Mary (Mara) Harner appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Norton, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation coal miner, renting, 2 sons and his mother-in-law, Rachel McRoby.⁷

Census

George Humbolt Curtis and Mary (Mara) Harner appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Clay Twp., Harrison, West Virginia, ED 21, sheet 3A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children.⁸

Census

George Humbolt Curtis and Mary (Mara) Harner appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Simpson, Harrison, West Virginia, ED 17-60, sheet 10A, occupation laborer-WPA Project, renting, 3 children.⁹

Death*

George Humbolt Curtis died on 1 May 1966 at Bellington, Barbour, West Virginia, at age 78.³

Family 1

Mamie Shockey b. c 1888

Family 2

Mary (Mara) Harner b. 1888

Children

Milton Curtis⁷ b. 1914
George Sherman Curtis⁷ b. 27 Jun 1916, d. 14 Nov 1996
Mary Jo Curtis⁸ b. 1922

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Juanita L. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 15 November 1888

Father

Thomas Conrad Curtis¹ b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909

Mother

Mary J. Lambert¹ b. 1854

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Birth*

Juanita L. Curtis was born on 15 November 1888 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Name Variation

As of 15 November 1888, Juanita L. Curtis was also known as Lena Fay Curtis.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Conrad Curtis and Mary J. Lambert; occupation day laborer, owned home, ED 118, sheet 17A, married 28 years, 7 children, 5 living.²

(Witness) Census

Juanita L. Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Mary J. Lambert; ED 123, sheet 18A, occupation own income, owned home, widowed, 7 children, 5 living, 2 children, 1 grandchild, 2 Gilpin nephews.³

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

William J. Curtis¹

M, b. 1 January 1889

Father

John Creed Curtis¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924

Mother

Elizabeth Murphy¹ b. 2 Mar 1856, d. 28 Oct 1932

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

William J. Curtis was born on 1 January 1889 at Randolph, West Virginia; twin of Carrie.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Elizabeth Murphy; ED 121, sheet 10B, occupation shoemaker, owned home, second marriage 16 year, 8 children, 8 living, Wyatt Ferguson, stepson, lived with them.²

Marriage*

William J. Curtis married Mary Ellen (?) circa 1915 at Pennsylvania.³

Census*

William J. Curtis and Mary Ellen (?) appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, ED 11, sheet 11A, occupation fireman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $6,600, 1 daughter.⁴

Census

William J. Curtis and Mary Ellen (?) appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, ED 26-18, sheet 10B, occupation passenger engine fireman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $2,500, 1 daughter.⁵

Family

Mary Ellen (?) b. 1882

Child

Verdella L. Curtis⁴ b. 1919

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920-1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Flossie V. Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 March 1889, d. 2 July 1968

Father

David Blackman Curtis¹ b. 17 Dec 1841, d. 26 Mar 1893

Mother

Mary Virginia McLane¹ b. 27 Mar 1845, d. 26 Mar 1893

Last Edited

13 Jul 2014

Birth*

Flossie V. Curtis was born on 21 March 1889 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 2 March 1911,her married name was Campbell.³

Marriage*

She married William Harvey Campbell on 2 March 1911 at Randolph, West Virginia.³

Census*

Flossie V. Curtis and William Harvey Campbell appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, ED 50, sheet 1A, occupation fireman-railroad, owned home valued at $4,000, 3 children.⁴

Census

Flossie V. Curtis and William Harvey Campbell appeared on the census of 30 April 1940 at Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, ED 11-58, sheet 8A, occupation railroad engineer, owned home, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

Flossie V. Curtis died on 2 July 1968 at Frederick, Maryland, at age 79; buried at Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick, Maryland.²

Family

William Harvey Campbell b. 16 Aug 1890, d. 5 Dec 1963

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Park Heights, Frederick, Maryland.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Carrie Lucille Curtis¹

F, b. 1 January 1889, d. August 1978

Father

John Creed Curtis¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924

Mother

Elizabeth Murphy¹ b. 2 Mar 1856, d. 28 Oct 1932

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

Carrie Lucille Curtis was born on 1 January 1889 at Randolph, West Virginia; twin of Willie.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 1 January 1889, Carrie Lucille Curtis was also known as Carrie Laura Curtis.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Elizabeth Murphy; ED 121, sheet 10B, occupation shoemaker, owned home, second marriage 16 year, 8 children, 8 living, Wyatt Ferguson, stepson, lived with them.⁴

(Witness) Census

Carrie Lucille Curtis appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Elizabeth Murphy; ED 126, sheet 10B, occupation shoemaker-home shop, owned home, married 26 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁵

Married Name

As of 22 December 1911,her married name was McAvoy.³

Marriage*

Carrie Lucille Curtis married Gay McAvoy on 22 December 1911 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.³

Census*

Carrie Lucille Curtis and Gay McAvoy appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Durbin, Pocahontas, West Virginia, ED 146, sheet 12B, occupation railroad car inspector, owned home, 2 daughters.⁶

Census

Carrie Lucille Curtis and Gay McAvoy appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Dayton, Campbell, Kentucky, ED 24, sheet 4B, occupation railroad car inspector, ED 24, sheet 4B, renting, 3 children.⁷

Census*

Carrie Lucille Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, ED 91-398, sheet 6B, occupation dish water-cafe, renting, widowed, 2 children lived with her.⁸

Death*

She died in August 1978 at Dayton, Campbell, Kentucky, at age 89.²

Family

Gay McAvoy b. 18 Jun 1885, d. 5 May 1935

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[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.

Xanna Elizabeth Curtis^1,2

F, b. 21 May 1892, d. 23 September 1963

Father

John Creed Curtis¹ b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924

Mother

Elizabeth Murphy¹ b. 2 Mar 1856, d. 28 Oct 1932

Last Edited

24 Apr 2014

Birth*

Xanna Elizabeth Curtis was born on 21 May 1892 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Name Variation

As of 19 June 1900, Xanna Elizabeth Curtis was also known as Exanie E. Curtis.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Elizabeth Murphy; ED 126, sheet 10B, occupation shoemaker-home shop, owned home, married 26 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1919,her married name was Gum.²

Marriage*

Xanna Elizabeth Curtis married Ralph Leon Gum circa 1919 at West Virginia; marriage record not located.²

Census*

Xanna Elizabeth Curtis and Ralph Leon Gum appeared on the census of 24 April 1940 at Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-18, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $700, 6 children at home.⁵

Death*

Xanna Elizabeth Curtis died on 23 September 1963 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 71; buried at Elkins Memorial Gardens.⁶

Family

Ralph Leon Gum b. 17 Sep 1892, d. 24 Dec 1956

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Family Groh Tree by NGroh2011.

May M. Yokum¹

F, b. 8 February 1869, d. 1938

Last Edited

25 Apr 2014

Birth*

May M. Yokum was born on 8 February 1869 at West Virginia; daughter of Jacob Floyd Yokum and Catherine Daniels.^1,2,3

Name Variation

As of 12 July 1891, May M. Yokum was also known as Moriah M. Yokum.¹

Married Name

As of 12 July 1891,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married William Justus Curtis, son of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams, on 12 July 1891 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

Census*

May M. Yokum and William Justus Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Leadsville District, Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 118, sheet 8B, occupation house carpenter, renting, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

Name Variation

As of 22 July 1907, May M. Yokum was also known as Minerva M. Ocheltree.¹

Married Name

As of 22 July 1907,her married name was Ocheltree.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph H. Ocheltree on 22 July 1907 at at the bride's home, Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia; by Rev. Amos Robinson, second marriage for both.¹

Census*

May M. Yokum and Joseph H. Ocheltree appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 123, sheet 4A, occupation carpenter, renting, married 3 years, 4 children, 3 living, 2nd marriage for both; implies May had 1 more child with William J. Curtis.⁴

Death*

May M. Yokum died in 1938 at Weirton, Hancock, West Virginia.³

Family 1

William Justus Curtis b. 19 Mar 1867, d. 1 Jun 1905

Children

James Blaine Curtis+⁵ b. 2 Aug 1892, d. 26 Jan 1974
Eugene Mason Curtis+⁶ b. 13 Dec 1895, d. 23 Nov 1973
Infant Female Curtis⁵ b. 26 Nov 1905

Family 2

Joseph H. Ocheltree b. 1864

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2261] Rnana41, "Morrison/Curtis/LaRosae/Ocheltree/Bridgeman Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth certiificate (delayed).

James Blaine Curtis^1,2

M, b. 2 August 1892, d. 26 January 1974

Father

William Justus Curtis¹ b. 19 Mar 1867, d. 1 Jun 1905

Mother

May M. Yokum¹ b. 8 Feb 1869, d. 1938

Last Edited

6 Apr 2021

Birth*

James Blaine Curtis was born on 2 August 1892 at Randolph, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Leadsville District, Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of William Justus Curtis and May M. Yokum; ED 118, sheet 8B, occupation house carpenter, renting, married 9 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

James Blaine Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of May M. Yokum and Joseph H. Ocheltree; ED 123, sheet 4A, occupation carpenter, renting, married 3 years, 4 children, 3 living, 2nd marriage for both; implies May had 1 more child with William J. Curtis.⁴

Marriage*

James Blaine Curtis married Daisy Mae Ocheltree circa 1911; no marriage record found.⁵

Name Variation

As of 3 January 1920, James Blaine Curtis was also known as Blaine Curtis.⁵

Census*

He and Daisy Mae Ocheltree appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 156, sheet 3A, occupation baker, owned home, 4 children.⁵

Census

James Blaine Curtis and Daisy Mae Ocheltree appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 45-95, sheet 13B, occupation mail carrier-U.S. Post Office, renting, 5 children.⁶

Census

James Blaine Curtis and Daisy Mae Ocheltree appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, ED 45-56, sheet 5A, occupation mail man-post office, 2 children and Dale's family.⁷

Death*

James Blaine Curtis died on 26 January 1974 at Canton, Stark, Ohio, at age 81.^8,9,10

Family

Daisy Mae Ocheltree b. 28 Nov 1891, d. 13 Dec 1971

Children

Hazel Curtis⁵ b. 1912
Dale Curtis+⁵ b. 1914
Eugene B. Curtis⁵ b. 4 May 1916, d. 12 Jul 1921
Ruth Ruby Curtis+⁵ b. 20 May 1919, d. 8 Aug 1999
Virginia Lynn Curtis⁶ b. 27 Dec 1920, d. 10 Dec 1987
Betty J. Curtis⁷ b. 19 Mar 1928, d. 8 Apr 2004

Citations

[S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Morrison/Curtis/. . . . Family Tree by rnana41.
[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.
[S2261] Rnana41, "Morrison/Curtis/LaRosae/Ocheltree/Bridgeman Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.