Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Janie Stewart¹

F, b. January 1884, d. 10 September 1926

Last Edited

27 Feb 2016

Birth*

Janie Stewart was born in January 1884 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 27 May 1900,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Silas Nathan Curtis, son of James Alford (Alfred) Curtis and Sarah Jane Wheeler, on 27 May 1900 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Janie Stewart and Silas Nathan Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at District 1, Dickson, Tennessee, ED 1, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, living with his father, no children.²

Census

Janie Stewart and Silas Nathan Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 64 sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 4 children, 4 living.³

Census

Janie Stewart and Silas Nathan Curtis appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Butler Twp., Pemiscot, Missouri, ED 160, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 8 children.⁴

Death*

Janie Stewart died on 10 September 1926 at Pemiscot, Missouri, at age 42; separated, living with Ernest, buried at Portageville, Cemetery.⁵

Family

Silas Nathan Curtis b. 24 Apr 1881, d. 26 Apr 1962

Children

Rockie L. Curtis+³ b. 24 Jun 1901, d. 11 Aug 1927
Dockey Vester Curtis³ b. 24 Jun 1901, d. 16 Nov 2003
Earnest Lindel Curtis³ b. 17 May 1905, d. 12 May 1936
James W. Curtis³ b. 1908
Annie Curtis⁴ b. 1911
Woodrow Wilson Curtis+⁴ b. 13 Feb 1913, d. 7 Jan 1942
Bert Louis Curtis+⁴ b. 22 Sep 1915, d. 20 Jun 1990
Agnes L. Curtis⁴ b. 1919

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher^1,2,3

F, b. 23 February 1881, d. 7 February 1958

Last Edited

27 Feb 2016

Birth*

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher was born on 23 February 1881 at Tennessee; daughter of Rufe Hatcher and Sallie Curtis.^1,2

Married Name

As of 25 July 1898,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Joshua Franklin (Jack) Curtis, son of James Alford (Alfred) Curtis and Sarah Jane Wheeler, on 25 July 1898 at Humphreys, Tennessee; by Cyrus Hooper, M.G.¹

Census*

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher and Joshua Franklin (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 64, sheet 13B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 year, 5 children, 5 living.

Census

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher and Joshua Franklin (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Butler, Pemiscot, Missouri, ED 160, sheet 4B, occupation farmer-renter, 8 children at home.⁴

Census

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher and Joshua Franklin (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at La Font Twp., New Madrid, Missouri, ED 13, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁵

Census

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher and Joshua Franklin (Jack) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at Conran, New Madrid, Missouri, ED 72-16, sheet 2A, no occupation, real estate valued at $500, no children.⁶

Death*

Mary Ardecia (Dee) Hatcher died on 7 February 1958 at Conran, New Madrid, Missouri, at age 76; informant Robert Curtis, buried at Portageville Cemetery.²

Family

Joshua Franklin (Jack) Curtis b. 9 Oct 1877, d. 8 Jul 1944

Children

Lawrence Virgil Curtis+⁷ b. 12 Mar 1900, d. 13 Apr 1969
Ellbert Andrew Curtis⁷ b. 17 Jul 1901, d. 27 Mar 1981
Ethel Curtis⁷ b. 9 Mar 1903, d. 10 Feb 1919
Carlos Herbert Curtis+⁷ b. 4 Nov 1905, d. 17 Sep 1980
Verda Bell Curtis⁷ b. 17 Feb 1908, d. 5 May 1966
Esther Lee Curtis⁴ b. 10 Dec 1910, d. 10 Jul 1982
Robert Enoch Curtis⁴ b. 3 Aug 1912, d. 29 Jul 1989
Gilbert Kelly Curtis⁴ b. 14 Oct 1914, d. 1 Apr 1945
James Rufus Curtis⁴ b. 24 Mar 1917, d. 11 Sep 1976
Minnie Marie Angelion Curtis⁵ b. 5 Jul 1920, d. 23 Apr 1983

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Allen Curtis Family Tree by curtisroberts1.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Sarah Dillion Hamby¹

F, b. 17 February 1876, d. 7 June 1961

Last Edited

5 Feb 2015

Birth*

Sarah Dillion Hamby was born on 17 February 1876 at Texas, Missouri.^1,2

Married Name

As of 17 September 1893,her married name was Curtis.^1,3

Marriage*

She married John Wesley Curtis, son of James Alford (Alfred) Curtis and Sarah Jane Wheeler, on 17 September 1893 at Lynch Twp., Texas, Missouri; J.A. Curtis and A.H. Hamby gave their permission.^1,3

Census*

Sarah Dillion Hamby and John Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 18, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

Sarah Dillion Hamby and John Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 at District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 60, sheet 15B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.⁵

Census

Sarah Dillion Hamby and John Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 1, sheet 5B, occupatoin farmer, owned farm, 3 children at home.⁶

Census

Sarah Dillion Hamby and John Wesley Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-1, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 1 daughter at home.⁷

Death*

Sarah Dillion Hamby died on 7 June 1961 at Tennessee at age 85; buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

John Wesley Curtis b. 3 Jan 1874, d. 14 Nov 1966

Children

Alvin Franklin Curtis+⁴ b. 22 Jul 1894, d. 15 Nov 1973
Cora A. Curtis⁴ b. 28 Feb 1897, d. 30 Jul 1989
Thomas James Curtis+⁸ b. 19 Jul 1900, d. 23 Dec 1990
Nellie Maude Curtis⁵ b. 27 Jul 1902, d. 23 Mar 1973
Hallie Mae Curtis⁵ b. 7 Jan 1905, d. 5 Mar 1990
Jewell Lorene Curtis⁵ b. 29 Jul 1907
Herman Wesley Curtis⁶ b. 3 Jan 1914, d. 18 Apr 2006
Mollie Eudora Curtis⁶ b. 16 Apr 1915, d. 17 Nov 1998

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909, Thomas' application.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis Chapel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S1756] Ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Alvin Franklin Curtis^1,2

M, b. 22 July 1894, d. 15 November 1973

Father

John Wesley Curtis¹ b. 3 Jan 1874, d. 14 Nov 1966

Mother

Sarah Dillion Hamby¹ b. 17 Feb 1876, d. 7 Jun 1961

Last Edited

5 Feb 2015

Birth*

Alvin Franklin Curtis was born on 22 July 1894 at Prescott, Texas, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Sarah Dillion Hamby; ED 18, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Alvin Franklin Curtis appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Sarah Dillion Hamby; ED 60, sheet 15B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.³

Marriage*

Alvin Franklin Curtis married Lena Bartee Sizemore on 22 February 1920 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Alvin Franklin Curtis and Lena Bartee Sizemore appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 138, sheet 4A, occupation letter carrier-U.S. mail, owned home valued at $3,000, 2 children and Ida Sizemore.⁵

Census

Alvin Franklin Curtis and Lena Bartee Sizemore appeared on the census of 9 May 1940 at Davidson, Tennessee, ED 19-2, sheet 17B, occupation mail carrier-post office, owned home valued at $300, 2 children.⁶

Death*

Alvin Franklin Curtis died on 15 November 1973 at Waverly, Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 79; buried at Curtis Chapel Cemetery.²

Family

Lena Bartee Sizemore b. 20 Feb 1891, d. 3 Feb 1980

Children

Alvin Franklin Curtis Jr.⁷ b. 1 Mar 1921, d. 18 May 2005
Grethel Juanita Curtis⁸ b. 7 Oct 1926, d. 15 Jul 1928
Samuel Wesley Curtis⁷ b. 11 Jul 1929, d. 22 Jan 1979

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis Chapel, Humphreys, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Cora A. Curtis¹

F, b. 28 February 1897, d. 30 July 1989

Father

John Wesley Curtis¹ b. 3 Jan 1874, d. 14 Nov 1966

Mother

Sarah Dillion Hamby¹ b. 17 Feb 1876, d. 7 Jun 1961

Last Edited

2 Oct 2015

Birth*

Cora A. Curtis was born on 28 February 1897 at Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Sarah Dillion Hamby; ED 18, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Cora A. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Sarah Dillion Hamby; ED 60, sheet 15B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.³

Married Name

As of 29 August 1915,her married name was Grice.⁴

Marriage*

Cora A. Curtis married Coleman Grice on 29 August 1915 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Cora A. Curtis and Coleman Grice appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 1, sheet 14A, occupation farmer, owned, farm, 6 children and his mother.⁵

Census

Cora A. Curtis and Coleman Grice appeared on the census of 3 June 1940 at District 1, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-1, sheet 17A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 7 daughters and 2 sons.⁶

Death*

Cora A. Curtis died on 30 July 1989 at Erin, Houston, Tennessee, at age 92; buried at Concord Cemetery.^2,7

Family

Coleman Grice b. 29 Jan 1893, d. 3 Nov 1977

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Concord, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Thomas James Curtis¹

M, b. 19 July 1900, d. 23 December 1990

Father

John Wesley Curtis¹ b. 3 Jan 1874, d. 14 Nov 1966

Mother

Sarah Dillion Hamby¹ b. 17 Feb 1876, d. 7 Jun 1961

Last Edited

5 Feb 2015

Birth*

Thomas James Curtis was born on 19 July 1900 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 District 11, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of John Wesley Curtis and Sarah Dillion Hamby; ED 60, sheet 15B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 6 children, 6 living.³

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Thomas James Curtis registered for the draft at Houston, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by illegible, as a farmer, single.²

Marriage*

He married Lona Allen Copeland on 24 December 1926 at Williamson, Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Thomas James Curtis and Lona Allen Copeland appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 138, sheet 16A, occupation paper hanger-contracting, renting, 1 daughter.⁵

CancelSeal*

The sealing for Thomas James Curtis and Lona Allen Copeland was cancelled on 2 April 1940 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; ED 99-104, sheet 1A, occupation railroad car inspector, onwed home valued at $1,900, 2 children.⁶

Residence*

Thomas James Curtis lived on 27 January 1942 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.¹

Death*

He died on 23 December 1990 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 90.⁷

Name Variation

As of 23 December 1990, Thomas James Curtis was also known as James Eli Thomas (Uncle Tommy).⁸

Family

Lona Allen Copeland b. 18 Oct 1902, d. 26 Sep 1957

Children

Betty Lee Curtis⁵ b. 1928
Bobbie O. Curtis⁶ b. 1937

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fultz Family Tree by MargaretFrancis86.

John Patrick Dolan¹

M, b. circa 1888

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

John Patrick Dolan was born circa 1888.¹

Marriage*

He married Sophia Katherine Curtis, daughter of James Thomas Curtis and Margaret Catherine Finley, on 12 June 1905 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Family

Sophia Katherine Curtis b. 16 Dec 1888, d. 8 Sep 1977

Child

Mark Edward Dolan² b. 15 Nov 1908

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Mark Edward Dolan¹

M, b. 15 November 1908

Father

John Patrick Dolan¹ b. c 1888

Mother

Sophia Katherine Curtis¹ b. 16 Dec 1888, d. 8 Sep 1977

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Mark Edward Dolan was born on 15 November 1908 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 13 December 1908 at St. Patrick Church, McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Residence*

He lived on 17 February 1964 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹

F, b. 7 September 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins was born on 7 September 1872 at Tennessee; daughter of John H. Riggins and Mary D. Hutchison.¹

Married Name

As of 17 April 1890,her married name was Curtis.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Eli Thomas Curtis, son of Nathan Carroll Curtis and Susan Sophronia (Babe) Collier, on 17 April 1890 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2,3

Census*

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins and Eli Thomas Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 100, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children at home.²

Death*

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins died on 26 May 1950 at Obion, Tennessee, at age 77; buried at Troy Cemetery.¹

Family

Eli Thomas Curtis b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Children

Susan Myrtle Curtis² b. 19 Jun 1891
Sarah Eleanor Curtis² b. 23 Feb 1893
Lura Mai Curtis⁴ b. 24 Sep 1897
Clarence Tyler Curtis⁴ b. 7 Feb 1900
Mary Zoe Curtis⁴ b. 30 Apr 1905
Rev. Aaron Malcolm Curtis¹ b. 5 Jun 1908, d. 31 Mar 1942

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Troy, Obion, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Rev. Aaron Malcolm Curtis¹

M, b. 5 June 1908, d. 31 March 1942

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Mother

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹ b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Rev. Aaron Malcolm Curtis was born on 5 June 1908 at Tennessee.¹

Death*

He died on 31 March 1942 at Fresno, California, at age 33; buried at Troy cemetery in Tennessee.¹

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Troy, Obion, Tennessee.

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins^1,2

F, b. 10 December 1876, d. 27 February 1967

Last Edited

12 Jan 2023

Birth*

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins was born on 10 December 1876 at Dickson, Tennessee.^3,4

Married Name

As of 14 January 1894,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married Perry Anderson Curtis, son of Nathan Carroll Curtis and Susan Sophronia (Babe) Collier, on 14 January 1894 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins and Perry Anderson Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at District 6, Obion, Tennessee, ED 100, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁵

Census

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins and Perry Anderson Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Troy, Obion, Tennessee, ED 118, sheet 10 B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.²

Death*

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins died on 27 February 1967 at Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, at age 90; buried at Double Springs Cemetery.³

Family

Perry Anderson Curtis b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Children

Lee Anderson Curtis⁵ b. 21 Nov 1894, d. 25 Jun 1971
Harold Morgan Curtis⁶ b. 29 Jun 1896, d. 6 Oct 1969
Maud May Curtis⁶ b. 7 Sep 1898
Susan Amy Curtis+⁶ b. 15 Aug 1900, d. 6 Feb 1993
Roy Robert Curtis⁶ b. 10 Nov 1902
Charlie Raymond Curtis⁶ b. 9 Oct 1904
Annie Curtis⁶ b. 3 Feb 1907
William Curtis⁷ b. 20 Sep 1909, d. 18 Sep 1970
Thomas Perry Curtis⁸ b. 17 Jan 1912, d. 31 Oct 1999
Irene Curtis⁸ b. 21 Jun 1917, d. 24 Apr 1918
Jimmie Everett Curtis⁸ b. 10 Oct 1920, d. 24 Nov 2002

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Double Springs, Gibson, Tennessee.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909, place of birth from children's applications.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, 1910.
[S2364] Ronmat1942, "BA Curtis Family Tree", Ancestral File.

Susan Myrtle Curtis^1,2

F, b. 19 June 1891

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Mother

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹ b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

13 Feb 2015

Birth*

Susan Myrtle Curtis was born on 19 June 1891 at Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins; ED 100, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children at home.¹

Residence*

Susan Myrtle Curtis lived on 21 September 1942 at Compton, Los Angeles, California.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Sarah Eleanor Curtis^1,2

F, b. 23 February 1893

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Mother

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹ b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Sarah Eleanor Curtis was born on 23 February 1893 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Sarah Eleanor Curtis lived on 19 November 1942 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Nora Laroyer?²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Mary Zoe Curtis¹

F, b. 30 April 1905

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Mother

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹ b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Mary Zoe Curtis was born on 30 April 1905 at Troy, Obion, Tennessee.¹

Residence*

She lived on 2 December 1942 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; apparently not married.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Lura Mai Curtis¹

F, b. 24 September 1897

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Mother

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹ b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Lura Mai Curtis was born on 24 September 1897 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Lura Mai Curtis lived on 13 August 1942 at San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Lura Mai Carre. . . (illegible.)¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Clarence Tyler Curtis¹

M, b. 7 February 1900

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 6 Jul 1872, d. 1 Aug 1958

Mother

Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins¹ b. 7 Sep 1872, d. 26 May 1950

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Clarence Tyler Curtis was born on 7 February 1900 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Lucinda (Lula) Caroline Riggins; ED 100, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 4 children at home.²

Residence*

Clarence Tyler Curtis lived on 18 July 1942 at Polk, Obion, Tennessee.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Luther Burl Curtis¹

M, b. 7 September 1907, d. 11 November 1970

Father

Eli Thomas Curtis¹ b. 28 Jul 1882, d. 29 Jun 1937

Mother

Leona Amanda Bateman¹ b. 28 May 1888, d. 2 Jun 1937

Last Edited

18 Jun 2018

Birth*

Luther Burl Curtis was born on 7 September 1907 at Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman; ED 64, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 5 children, 4 living.²

(Witness) Census

Luther Burl Curtis appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of Eli Thomas Curtis and Leona Amanda Bateman; ED 75, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children.³

Marriage*

Luther Burl Curtis married Kansas McCarson on 20 May 1926 at Humphreys, Tennessee.⁴

Census*

Luther Burl Curtis and Kansas McCarson appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-66, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, no children.⁵

Census

Luther Burl Curtis and Kansas McCarson appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, ED 99-67, sheet 4A, occupation dyer-laundry, renting, no children.⁶

Residence*

Luther Burl Curtis lived on 16 March 1952 at RR 1, McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.¹

Death

He died on 4 November 1970 at Humphreys, Tennessee, at age 63; buried at Seifarth Cemetery.⁷

Obit*

Luther Burl's obituary was published in the Waverly News-Democrat on 11 November 1970:

Services for Luther Burl Curtis, 63, of Route 1, McEwen were held Saturday, November 7 at Lambdin Funeral Home. Burial was in the Seaforth Cemetery in the Gorman community. Mr. Curtis, a construction worker, died at Doctor’s Clinic Wednesday, November 4.

A native of Humphreys County, he was the son of the late Tom and Leona Bateman Curtis. He was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kansas McCarson Curtis; eight sister, Mrs. Luther Smith of McEwen, Mrs. Elsie Ferguson, Mrs. Estelle Kerrigan, Mrs. Mable Curtis and Mrs. Eileen Haygood, all of Nashville; Mrs. Evalene Gerkin of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Beatrice Crow of Charlotte, Mrs. Margaret Nevis of Shelbyville; two brothers, Herbert Curtis of Erin and David Curtis of Donelson.⁷

Family

Kansas McCarson b. 17 Mar 1909, d. 23 Nov 1986

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Seifarth, Humphreys, Tennessee.

Jones Arthur Curtis¹

M, b. 1 April 1895

Father

Albert Sidney Johnson (Ab) Curtis¹ b. 20 Dec 1861, d. 31 Dec 1949

Mother

Sarah Ardecia (Arie, Aunt Dede) Wheeler¹ b. 1 Mar 1856, d. 4 Mar 1937

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Jones Arthur Curtis was born on 1 April 1895 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee; 8th child.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

Lee Anderson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 21 November 1894, d. 25 June 1971

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

12 Jan 2023

Birth*

Lee Anderson Curtis was born on 21 November 1894 at McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 District 6, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 100, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Lee Anderson Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Troy, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 118, sheet 10 B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.⁴

Death*

Lee Anderson Curtis died on 25 June 1971 at Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, at age 76; buried at Cavalry Cemetery in Portage.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2364] Ronmat1942, "BA Curtis Family Tree", Ancestral File.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Death Certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Harold Morgan Curtis¹

M, b. 29 June 1896, d. 6 October 1969

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

21 Jul 2016

Birth*

Harold Morgan Curtis was born on 29 June 1896 at Obion, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Harold Morgan Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Troy, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 118, sheet 10 B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

Death*

Harold Morgan Curtis died on 6 October 1969 at Tennessee at age 73; buried at Double Springs Cemetery in Humboldt.⁴

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Double Springs, Gibson, Tennessee.

Maud May Curtis¹

F, b. 7 September 1898

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

22 Jun 2019

Birth*

Maud May Curtis was born on 7 September 1898 at Obion, Obion, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 District 6, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 100, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Maud May Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Troy, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 118, sheet 10 B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.³

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Susan Amy Curtis¹

F, b. 15 August 1900, d. 6 February 1993

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

25 Jul 2016

Birth*

Susan Amy Curtis was born on 15 August 1900 at Obion, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Troy, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 118, sheet 10 B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.²

Marriage*

Susan Amy Curtis married Frank Daniel Curtis, son of Samuel Arthur Curtis and Ruth Ann Hooper, on 3 August 1916 at Obion, Tennessee.³

Census*

Susan Amy Curtis and Frank Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at District 3, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 75, sheet 12B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 daughters.⁴

Census

Susan Amy Curtis and Frank Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 18, Gibson, Tennessee, ED 34, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 daughters.⁴

Census

Susan Amy Curtis and Frank Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 43-7, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 4 children.⁵

Residence*

Susan Amy Curtis lived on 25 April 1955 at Dyer, Dyer, Tennessee.¹

Death*

She died on 6 February 1993 at Tennessee at age 92; buried at Double Springs Cemetery in Humboldt.⁶

Family

Frank Daniel Curtis b. 24 Mar 1892, d. 20 Mar 1955

Children

Dorothy M. Curtis⁴ b. 1917
Martha O. Curtis⁴ b. 1919
Virginia Curtis⁷ b. 1922
Lucille Imogene Curtis⁷ b. 25 Mar 1924, d. 20 Mar 2011
James Daniel Curtis⁸ b. 26 Jan 1931, d. 29 Jan 1934
Bobby Lynn Curtis⁵ b. 1935
William (Billy) Joe Curtis⁵ b. 1938
Willa Mae Curtis⁵ b. 1939

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Double Springs, Gibson, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Roy Robert Curtis¹

M, b. 10 November 1902

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Roy Robert Curtis was born on 10 November 1902 at Obion, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Troy, Obion, Tennessee, in the household of Perry Anderson Curtis and Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins; ED 118, sheet 10 B, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.²

Residence*

Roy Robert Curtis lived on 19 December 1942 at Newbern, Dyer, Tennessee.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Charlie Raymond Curtis¹

M, b. 9 October 1904

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Charlie Raymond Curtis was born on 9 October 1904 at Obion, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Residence*

Charlie Raymond Curtis lived on 29 April 1940 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.¹

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Annie Curtis¹

F, b. 3 February 1907

Father

Perry Anderson Curtis¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 10 Aug 1953

Mother

Martha (Mattie) Evelyn Riggins¹ b. 10 Dec 1876, d. 27 Feb 1967

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Annie Curtis was born on 3 February 1907 at Obion, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Jasper Newton (Bud) Curtis^1,2

M, b. 1871

Father

William Dillard Curtis¹ b. 1847, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Mother

Nancy C. Crowell¹ b. 1850, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Last Edited

29 Oct 2018

Birth*

Jasper Newton (Bud) Curtis was born in 1871 at Tennessee; March 1875 in 1900 census.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 District 4, Perry, Tennessee, in the household of William Dillard Curtis and Nancy C. Crowell; page 414B, occupation farmer, 5 children.¹

Marriage*

Jasper Newton (Bud) Curtis married Sarah Elizabeth Dailey on 24 November 1897 at Perry, Tennessee.²

Census*

Jasper Newton (Bud) Curtis and Sarah Elizabeth Dailey appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 3 years, 1 daughter.³

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Dailey b. 3 Apr 1883, d. 12 May 1926

Children

Emma Louise D. Curtis⁴ b. 23 Jan 1898, d. Feb 1970
Jack N. Curtis⁴ b. 4 May 1901, d. 9 Nov 1954

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909.

John W. Curtis¹

M, b. 1873

Father

William Dillard Curtis¹ b. 1847, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Mother

Nancy C. Crowell¹ b. 1850, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

John W. Curtis was born in 1873 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 District 4, Perry, Tennessee, in the household of William Dillard Curtis and Nancy C. Crowell; page 414B, occupation farmer, 5 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lucinda J. Curtis¹

F, b. 1875

Father

William Dillard Curtis¹ b. 1847, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Mother

Nancy C. Crowell¹ b. 1850, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Last Edited

19 Jan 2015

Birth*

Lucinda J. Curtis was born in 1875 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 District 4, Perry, Tennessee, in the household of William Dillard Curtis and Nancy C. Crowell; page 414B, occupation farmer, 5 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Clarence Curtis^1,2

M, b. November 1877, d. 5 March 1930

Father

William Dillard Curtis¹ b. 1847, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Mother

Nancy C. Crowell¹ b. 1850, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Last Edited

21 Dec 2018

Birth*

William Clarence Curtis was born in November 1877 at Tennessee.³

Birth

He was born on 16 December 1877; or 1872.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 District 4, Perry, Tennessee, in the household of William Dillard Curtis and Nancy C. Crowell; page 414B, occupation farmer, 5 children.¹

Name Variation

As of 17 June 1880, William Clarence Curtis was also known as Clarence C. Curtis.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of William Dillard Curtis and Nancy C. Crowell; ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 333 years, 8 children, 8 living.

Marriage*

William Clarence Curtis married Ida B. (?) circa 1903 at Tennessee.⁴

Census*

William Clarence Curtis and Ida B. (?) appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 61, sheet 12B, occupation mussel digger, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 William Clarence Curtis registered for the draft at Johnsonville, Humphreys, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by Eli McNeil as a farmer, wife Ida.²

Census

He and Ida B. (?) appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at District 2, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 71, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 5 children and Perlee Smith, Ida's mother.⁵

Death*

William Clarence Curtis died on 5 March 1930 at Lake, Tennessee, at age 52; buried at Crockett Cemetery.^6,7

Family

Ida B. (?) b. 6 Jun 1883, d. 30 Jun 1968

Children

Rollie May Curtis⁴ b. 25 Oct 1903, d. Apr 1985
Willie Lula Curtis⁴ b. 1907
Georgia L. Curtis⁴ b. 10 Feb 1909, d. 27 Jan 1999
Cordelia Curtis⁵ b. 1910
Lawrence Elvis Curtis⁵ b. 15 Jul 1917, d. 27 Apr 1967
Roy Cecil Curtis⁸ b. 12 Aug 1920, d. 24 Aug 1967
William Clarence (Billie) Curtis⁸ b. 7 Jul 1922, d. 24 Dec 1997
Robert Curtis⁸ b. 4 Jun 1927, d. 13 Dec 1965

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Crockett, Lake, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Walter Jackson Curtis^1,2

M, b. 28 February 1880, d. 20 July 1952

Father

William Dillard Curtis¹ b. 1847, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Mother

Nancy C. Crowell¹ b. 1850, d. b 15 Nov 1900

Last Edited

23 Dec 2018

Birth*

Walter Jackson Curtis was born on 28 February 1880 at Tennessee.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Laura Lee Cantrell on 29 August 1897 at Perry, Tennessee.³

(Witness) Census

Walter Jackson Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, in the household of William Dillard Curtis and Nancy C. Crowell; ED 17, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 333 years, 8 children, 8 living.

Census*

Walter Jackson Curtis and Laura Lee Cantrell appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at District 4, Humphreys, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Walter Jackson Curtis registered for the draft at Lobelville, Perry, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Laura.⁵

Census

He and Laura Lee Cantrell appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at District 2, Perry, Tennessee, ED 182, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children.⁶

Census

Walter Jackson Curtis and Laura Lee Cantrell appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at District 13, Gibson, Tennessee, ED 26, sheet 7A, occupation tenant-truck farm, renting, 4 children.⁷

Census

Walter Jackson Curtis and Laura Lee Cantrell appeared on the census of 25 April 1940 at Carroll, Tennessee, ED 9-26, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 sons.⁸

Death*

Walter Jackson Curtis died on 20 July 1952 at Gibson, Tennessee, at age 72; buried at Poplar Springs Cemetery.⁹

Family

Laura Lee Cantrell b. 19 Feb 1880, d. 16 Feb 1957

Children

Evie Augustus (Gussie) Curtis¹⁰ b. 29 Apr 1899, d. 3 Nov 1989
Amos Lee Curtis⁴ b. 24 Sep 1901, d. c 1956
Louise Lucille Curtis⁴ b. 1904
Allie L. Curtis⁴ b. 1909
Carmel May Curtis⁶ b. 1911
James Carland Curtis¹¹ b. 25 Sep 1912, d. 16 Jul 1916
Brady Hudson Curtis⁶ b. 1916
James Gilford Curtis⁴ b. 20 Apr 1919, d. 26 Jun 1993
Wyman Odell Curtis+⁷ b. 5 Jul 1921, d. 31 Jan 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[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.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Poplar Springs, Gibson, Tennessee.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pounds, Gibson, Tennessee.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.