Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Bonnie Cornella Bunch¹

F, b. 15 February 1908, d. 4 October 1992

Last Edited

16 Jun 2018

Birth*

Bonnie Cornella Bunch was born on 15 February 1908 at Paris, Lamar, Texas.¹

Marriage*

She married Carl Curtis, son of Warren Akin Curtis and Pernecy Ann Liles, on 7 September 1929 at Texas.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 7 September 1929,her married name was Curtis.^1,2,3

Census*

Bonnie Cornella Bunch and Carl Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Paris, Lamar, Texas, ED 7, sheet 6B, occupation laborer-box factory, renting, no children.²

Census

Bonnie Cornella Bunch and Carl Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 at Bossier City, Bossier, Louisiana, ED 8-7, sheet 11B, occupation foreman-box and crate factory, real estate valued at $750, 2 children.⁴

Death*

Bonnie Cornella Bunch died on 4 October 1992 at Lamar, Texas, at age 84; buried at Hopewell Cemetery.¹

Family

Carl Curtis b. 12 Sep 1898, d. 18 Sep 1982

Children

Donnie Carl Curtis+¹ b. 24 Feb 1931, d. 21 Aug 1976
Nita Jay Curtis⁴ b. 1934

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopewell, Lamar, Texas.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Fleming/Simmons Family Tree by terryarcher189.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Nita Jay Curtis¹

F, b. 1934

Father

Carl Curtis¹ b. 12 Sep 1898, d. 18 Sep 1982

Mother

Bonnie Cornella Bunch¹ b. 15 Feb 1908, d. 4 Oct 1992

Last Edited

3 Jan 2016

Birth*

Nita Jay Curtis was born in 1934 at Texas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 Bossier City, Bossier, Louisiana, in the household of Carl Curtis and Bonnie Cornella Bunch; ED 8-7, sheet 11B, occupation foreman-box and crate factory, real estate valued at $750, 2 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Minnie O. Curtis¹

F, b. October 1886

Father

Warren Akin Curtis¹ b. 18 Jan 1858, d. bt 1910 - 1918

Mother

Pernecy Ann Liles¹ b. 6 Oct 1855, d. 10 Dec 1927

Last Edited

24 Jan 2020

Birth*

Minnie O. Curtis was born in October 1886 at Texas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Academy, Lamar, Texas, in the household of Warren Akin Curtis and Pernecy Ann Liles; ED 74, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 19 years, 12 chldren, 10 living.³

(Witness) Census

Minnie O. Curtis appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Antlers, Pushmataha, Oklahoma, in the household of Warren Akin Curtis and Pernecy Ann Liles; ED 263, sheet 8B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, married 28 years, 12 children, 9 living.¹

Citations

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

Lewis Yount¹

M, b. 10 February 1858, d. 29 November 1949

Last Edited

24 Jan 2016

Birth*

Lewis Yount was born on 10 February 1858 at Miami, Ohio.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Margaret Marker, daughter of Aaron Marker and Felicia Antoinette Wagoner, circa 1883 at Ohio; no marriage record found.¹

Death*

Lewis Yount died on 29 November 1949 at Greenville, Darke, Ohio, at age 91; buried at Abbottsville Cemetery.¹

Family

Sarah Margaret Marker b. 10 Feb 1862, d. 9 Mar 1898

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Abbttsville, Darke, Ohio.

Peter Ray Smith¹

M, b. circa 1893, d. 17 June 1977

Last Edited

25 Jan 2016

Birth*

Peter Ray Smith was born circa 1893.¹

Marriage*

He married Rebecca (Reba) Dilts Curtis, daughter of Snyder Curtis and Eveline German, on 3 December 1919 at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey.¹

Death*

Peter Ray Smith died on 17 June 1977 at Yardley, Morris, New Jersey.²

Family

Rebecca (Reba) Dilts Curtis b. 24 Apr 1893, d. 5 Jul 1977

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers, Trenton Times 3 Dec 1919.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Lazarus Fourman¹

M, b. circa 1865

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Lazarus Fourman was born circa 1865.¹

Marriage*

He married Alice Mary Marker, daughter of Aaron Marker and Felicia Antoinette Wagoner, on 14 June 1884 at Darke, Ohio.¹

Family

Alice Mary Marker b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 10 Mar 1886

Citations

[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Allen Ovid Reed¹

M, b. 23 August 1880, d. 24 August 1883

Father

Herman Thomas Reed¹ b. 18 Aug 1847, d. 22 Jan 1906

Mother

Dorinda Alice (Dora) Wagener¹ b. 13 Jun 1850, d. 10 Nov 1931

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Allen Ovid Reed was born on 23 August 1880 at Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas.¹

Death*

He died on 24 August 1883 at Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, at age 3.¹

Citations

[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Rogers, Smith, Heuer Tree by Marilyn O'Donnell.

Donald Dwight Reed¹

M, b. 15 June 1920, d. 31 July 2011

Father

Harry Wagner Reed¹ b. 9 Jan 1878, d. 11 Nov 1947

Mother

Minnie Edna Princehouse¹ b. 1877, d. 1964

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Donald Dwight Reed was born on 15 June 1920 at Oklahoma.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Pond Creek, Grant, Oklahoma, in the household of Harry Wagner Reed and Minnie Edna Princehouse; ED 24, sheet 5A, occupation depot agent-railroad, real estate valued at $2,500, 2 children and his mother.¹

Name Variation

As of 8 April 1930, Donald Dwight Reed was also known as Dwight D. Reed.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 Pond Creek, Grant, Oklahoma, in the household of Harry Wagner Reed and Minnie Edna Princehouse; ED 27-24, sheet 6B, occupation operator-railroad, real estate valued at $3,000, 1 son and 1 grandson, Gene, age 8.⁵

Marriage*

Donald Dwight Reed married Lois Isabelle Downing on 4 September 1942 at Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming.³

Death*

Donald Dwight Reed died on 31 July 2011 at Torrington, Goshen, Wyoming, at age 91.^3,2

Family

Lois Isabelle Downing b. 5 Sep 1918, d. 27 Jul 1997

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moore Family Tree by derekmoore277.
[S1] Census of Population 1930, 1940.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Lois Isabelle Downing¹

F, b. 5 September 1918, d. 27 July 1997

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Lois Isabelle Downing was born on 5 September 1918 at Torrington, Goshen, Wyoming.¹

Married Name

As of 4 September 1942,her married name was Reed.¹

Marriage*

She married Donald Dwight Reed, son of Harry Wagner Reed and Minnie Edna Princehouse, on 4 September 1942 at Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming.¹

Death*

Lois Isabelle Downing died on 27 July 1997 at Torrington, Goshen, Wyoming, at age 78.¹

Family

Donald Dwight Reed b. 15 Jun 1920, d. 31 Jul 2011

Citations

[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Moore Family Tree by derekmoore277.

Priscilla Spain¹

F, b. 7 September 1831, d. 31 January 1907

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

Priscilla Spain was born on 7 September 1831 at Henderson, Tennessee.¹

Census

She appeared on the census of 21 April 1850 at District 2, Tippah, Mississippi, page 422, single, living with her parents and 6 siblings.²

Married Name

As of circa 1852,her married name was Curtis.¹

Marriage*

She married James G. Curtis, son of Solomon Curtis and Charlotte (Lottie) Heaton, circa 1852 at Winston, Alabama; no marriage record located.¹

Census*

Priscilla Spain and James G. Curtis appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 at Township 10, Range 9, Winston, Alabama, page 1204, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 2 daughters.³

Census*

Priscilla Spain appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 at Township 10, Range 9, Winston, Alabama, page 520b, ccupation housekeeper, real estate valued at $100, separated, 4 children; lived amidst the Curtis family.⁴

Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Township 10, Range 8, Winston, Alabama, page 552D, occupation housekeeper, widowed, 2 daughters.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, ED 154, sheet 13A, living with Cordelia's family, widowed, 7 children, 5 living.⁶

Death*

She died on 31 January 1907 at Adamsville, Winston, Alabama, at age 75; buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in Double Springs.¹

Family

James G. Curtis b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Children

Mary Francis (Frankie) Curtis³ b. 22 Sep 1854, d. 24 Dec 1908
Martha J. Curtis³ b. Mar 1860
Margaret Curtis⁴ b. 1862
Marilda O. Curtis⁴ b. 1864
Cordelia Neomia Curtis+⁴ b. 22 Oct 1864, d. 24 Dec 1941

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Rock Creek, Winston, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Francis (Frankie) Curtis^1,2,3

F, b. 22 September 1854, d. 24 December 1908

Father

James G. Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Priscilla Spain¹ b. 7 Sep 1831, d. 31 Jan 1907

Last Edited

27 Sep 2019

Birth*

Mary Francis (Frankie) Curtis was born on 22 September 1854 at Winston, Alabama.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1860 Township 10, Range 9, Winston, Alabama, in the household of James G. Curtis and Priscilla Spain; page 1204, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $200, 2 daughters.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1877,her married name was Martin.²

Marriage*

Mary Francis (Frankie) Curtis married Benjamin E. Martin circa 1877.²

Census*

Mary Francis (Frankie) Curtis and Benjamin E. Martin appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Township 9, Winston, Alabama, page 555A, occupation farmer, 6 children.⁴

Death*

Mary Francis (Frankie) Curtis died on 24 December 1908 at Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, at age 54; buried at Cummings Cemetery.³

Family

Benjamin E. Martin b. 2 May 1847, d. 8 Feb 1927

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2354] Darlene Thomas, "Email from Darlene Thomas re children of James G. Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 18 August 2019.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Cummings, Pottawattamie, Oklahoma.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Martha J. Curtis¹

F, b. March 1860

Father

James G. Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Priscilla Spain¹ b. 7 Sep 1831, d. 31 Jan 1907

Last Edited

27 Sep 2019

Birth*

Martha J. Curtis was born in March 1860 at Winston, Alabama.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Martha J. Curtis appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 Township 10, Range 9, Winston, Alabama, in the household of Priscilla Spain; page 520b, ccupation housekeeper, real estate valued at $100, separated, 4 children; lived amidst the Curtis family.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1878,her married name was Bondo.³

Marriage*

Martha J. Curtis married Thomas Bondo circa 1878 at Winston, Alabama.³

Census*

Martha J. Curtis and Thomas Bondo appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, ED 154, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 22 years, 11 children, 10 living.⁵

Family

Thomas Bondo b. Dec 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1910.
[S2354] Darlene Thomas, "Email from Darlene Thomas re children of James G. Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 18 August 2019.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Margaret Curtis¹

F, b. 1862

Father

James G. Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Priscilla Spain¹ b. 7 Sep 1831, d. 31 Jan 1907

Last Edited

28 Sep 2019

Birth*

Margaret Curtis was born in 1862 at Winston, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 Township 10, Range 9, Winston, Alabama, in the household of Priscilla Spain; page 520b, ccupation housekeeper, real estate valued at $100, separated, 4 children; lived amidst the Curtis family.¹

NoteB*

Married Frank Martin (probably Francis S. Martin, lived in Itawamba County, MS.)²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S2354] Darlene Thomas, "Email from Darlene Thomas re children of James G. Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 18 August 2019.

Cordelia Neomia Curtis¹

F, b. 22 October 1864, d. 24 December 1941

Father

James G. Curtis² b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Priscilla Spain² b. 7 Sep 1831, d. 31 Jan 1907

Last Edited

30 Dec 2018

Birth*

Cordelia Neomia Curtis was born on 22 October 1864 at Winston, Alabama.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Cordelia Neomia Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Township 10, Range 8, Winston, Alabama, in the household of Priscilla Spain; page 552D, occupation housekeeper, widowed, 2 daughters.⁴

Married Name

As of circa 1888,her married name was Thomas.⁵

Marriage*

Cordelia Neomia Curtis married Miles Lafayette Thomas circa 1888 at Alabama; Winston marriage records unavailable prior to 1890.⁵

Name Variation

As of after 1888, Cordelia Neomia Curtis was also known as Cordelia Coy.³

Census*

She and Miles Lafayette Thomas appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Double Springs, Winston, Alabama, ED 154, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living, but only 2 present; also Pricilla Curtis.⁶

Census*

Cordelia Neomia Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Ashridge Precinct, Winston, Alabama, ED 140, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 sons.⁷

Marriage*

She married P.H. Thomas on 16 February 1916 at Winston, Alabama.⁸

Census

Cordelia Neomia Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Ashridge Precinct, Winston, Alabama, ED 14, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, listed as married 23 years, 1 son at home.⁹

Census

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Moreland Precinct, Winston, Alabama, ED 67-10, sheet 1A, widowed, living with Willie's family.¹⁰

Death*

She died on 24 December 1941 at age 77; buried at Antioch Baptist Cemetery.³

Family 1

Miles Lafayette Thomas b. 22 Apr 1866, d. 21 Mar 1907

Children

Ranzie L. Thomas+⁶ b. 24 Nov 1888, d. 10 Jan 1938
Nelsie V. Thomas⁶ b. Jun 1891, d. 25 Oct 1965
Veto Miiles Inmond Thomas¹¹ b. 24 Nov 1901, d. 27 Sep 1984
Willie L. Thomas¹¹ b. 28 Oct 1907, d. 20 May 1981

Family 2

P.H. Thomas b. c 1860

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Antioch, Winston, Alabama.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Curtis Brothers by anastasiaheuer.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S2070] State of Alabama, Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2351] Darlene Thomas, "Children of Cordelia Curtis and Miles Thomas," e-mail to Al Field, 28 December 2018.

Marilda O. Curtis¹

F, b. 1864

Father

James G. Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Priscilla Spain¹ b. 7 Sep 1831, d. 31 Jan 1907

Last Edited

28 Sep 2019

Birth*

Marilda O. Curtis was born in 1864 at Winston, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

Marilda O. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Township 10, Range 8, Winston, Alabama, in the household of Priscilla Spain; page 552D, occupation housekeeper, widowed, 2 daughters.²

NoteB*

Married William Adams, probably lived in Johnston County, Texas in 1900.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2354] Darlene Thomas, "Email from Darlene Thomas re children of James G. Curtis," e-mail to Al Field, 18 August 2019.

Georgia Ann Curtis¹

F, b. 1865, d. circa 1885

Father

James G. Curtis² b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Martha Mullins² b. 1842

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

Georgia Ann Curtis was born in 1865 at Alabama.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 District 7, Lewis, Tennessee, in the household of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins; page 136b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children.²

(Witness) Census

Georgia Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins; page 91A, occupation physician, 3 children, lived next to the Holt families, who may have been somewhat distant relatives.³

Married Name

As of 20 July 1880,her married name was Pigg.⁴

Marriage*

Georgia Ann Curtis married George W. Pigg on 20 July 1880 at Wayne, Tennessee.⁴

Married Name

As of 12 December 1883,her married name was Whitten.⁴

Marriage*

Georgia Ann Curtis married Aaron Alexander Whitten on 12 December 1883 at Wayne, Tennessee.⁴

Death*

Georgia Ann Curtis died circa 1885 at Wayne, Tennessee; Aaron married Georgia's sister in June 1886; buried at Whittens Cross Roads Cemetery, no dates.^5,6

Family 1

George W. Pigg b. 1859

Child

Charles (Charley) Pigg⁵ b. Apr 1882

Family 2

Aaron Alexander Whitten b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 15 Jul 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S2304] Joann Holdbrooks, "Email - James and Martha Curtis Chilcren," e-mail to Al Field, 28 January 2016.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Whittens, Wayne, Tennessee.

James W. Curtis¹

M, b. 1869

Father

James G. Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Martha Mullins¹ b. 1842

Last Edited

26 Jan 2016

Birth*

James W. Curtis was born in 1869 at Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 District 7, Lewis, Tennessee, in the household of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins; page 136b, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children.¹

(Witness) Census

James W. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins; page 91A, occupation physician, 3 children, lived next to the Holt families, who may have been somewhat distant relatives.²

Citations

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

Lydia Ellen Curtis^1,2

F, b. 9 July 1870, d. 15 January 1909

Father

James G. Curtis¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 19 Jul 1896

Mother

Martha Mullins¹ b. 1842

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

Lydia Ellen Curtis was born on 9 July 1870 at Tennessee; Lewis or Wayne County.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 District 10, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins; page 91A, occupation physician, 3 children, lived next to the Holt families, who may have been somewhat distant relatives.¹

Married Name

As of 4 June 1886,her married name was Whitten.³

Marriage*

Lydia Ellen Curtis married Aaron Alexander Whitten on 4 June 1886 at Wayne, Tennessee.³

Name Variation

As of 4 June 1900, Lydia Ellen Curtis was also known as Lida E.⁴

Census*

She and Aaron Alexander Whitten appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 108, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Lydia Ellen Curtis died on 15 January 1909 at Wayne, Tennessee, at age 38; buried at Whittens Cross Roads Cemetery.²

Family

Aaron Alexander Whitten b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 15 Jul 1913

Children

James D. Whitten⁴ b. Sep 1886
James Henry Whitten⁴ b. 9 Aug 1893, d. 9 Feb 1962
Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten+⁴ b. 4 Mar 1896, d. 6 Jul 1963
Bettie (Bertha) L. Whitten⁴ b. 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Whittens, Wayne, Tennessee.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

George W. Pigg¹

M, b. 1859

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

George W. Pigg was born in 1859 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Georgia Ann Curtis, daughter of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins, on 20 July 1880 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Divorce*

George W. Pigg and an unknown person were divorced circa 1882 at Alabama; George (John) was abusive; Joann Holdbrooks has divorce record.²

Family

Georgia Ann Curtis b. 1865, d. c 1885

Child

Charles (Charley) Pigg² b. Apr 1882

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S2304] Joann Holdbrooks, "Email - James and Martha Curtis Chilcren," e-mail to Al Field, 28 January 2016.

Aaron Alexander Whitten¹

M, b. 18 August 1853, d. 15 July 1913

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

Aaron Alexander Whitten was born on 18 August 1853 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Georgia Ann Curtis, daughter of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins, on 12 December 1883 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

Aaron Alexander Whitten married Lydia Ellen Curtis, daughter of James G. Curtis and Martha Mullins, on 4 June 1886 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Aaron Alexander Whitten and Lydia Ellen Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 108, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 3 living.²

Census*

Aaron Alexander Whitten appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 134, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children at home.³

Death*

He died on 15 July 1913 at Wayne, Tennessee, at age 59; buried at Whittens Crossroads Cemetery.¹

Family 1

Georgia Ann Curtis b. 1865, d. c 1885

Family 2

Lydia Ellen Curtis b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 15 Jan 1909

Children

James D. Whitten² b. Sep 1886
James Henry Whitten² b. 9 Aug 1893, d. 9 Feb 1962
Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten+² b. 4 Mar 1896, d. 6 Jul 1963
Bettie (Bertha) L. Whitten² b. 1902

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

James Henry Whitten^1,2

M, b. 9 August 1893, d. 9 February 1962

Father

Aaron Alexander Whitten¹ b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 15 Jul 1913

Mother

Lydia Ellen Curtis¹ b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 15 Jan 1909

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

James Henry Whitten was born on 9 August 1893 at Iron City, Wayne, Tennessee.^1,3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Aaron Alexander Whitten and Lydia Ellen Curtis; ED 108, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

James Henry Whitten appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Aaron Alexander Whitten; ED 134, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children at home.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 James Henry Whitten registered for the draft at Iron City, Wayne, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, described as tall, slender, blue eyes, black hair.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 146, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 of Nettie's siblings.⁵

Census*

James Henry Whitten appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 2B, occupation farm laborer, single, living with his uncle, Theodore Whitten.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Veterans Admin. Mountain Home, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, ED 90-31, sheet 18A, inmate.⁷

Death*

He died on 9 February 1962 at Wayne, Tennessee, at age 68; buried at Whittens Cross Roads Cemetery.^1,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Whittens, Wayne, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

James D. Whitten¹

M, b. September 1886

Father

Aaron Alexander Whitten¹ b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 15 Jul 1913

Mother

Lydia Ellen Curtis¹ b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 15 Jan 1909

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

James D. Whitten was born in September 1886 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten^1,2

F, b. 4 March 1896, d. 6 July 1963

Father

Aaron Alexander Whitten³ b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 15 Jul 1913

Mother

Lydia Ellen Curtis³ b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 15 Jan 1909

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten was born on 4 March 1896 at Wayne, Tennessee.⁴

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Aaron Alexander Whitten and Lydia Ellen Curtis; ED 108, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 5 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Aaron Alexander Whitten; ED 134, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children at home.⁴

Name Variation

As of 27 December 1914, Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten was also known as Nettie.²

Marriage*

She married Jess L. Fowler on 27 December 1914 at Wayne, Tennessee.²

Census*

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten and Jess L. Fowler appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 146, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 of Nettie's siblings.⁵

Census

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten and Jess L. Fowler appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.⁶

Census*

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten appeared on the census of 4 May 1940 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 91-10, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $150, widowed, 2 children.⁷

Death*

She died on 6 July 1963 at Wayne, Tennessee, at age 67; buried at Railroad (Pleasant Springs) Cemetery.⁸

Family

Jess L. Fowler b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 12 Dec 1938

Children

Orbie Luther Fowler⁹ b. 25 Apr 1916, d. 6 Jan 1998
Grace Aleen Fowler⁵ b. 24 Jul 1918, d. 27 Nov 1993
Bessie Gladys Fowler⁷ b. 10 Nov 1923, d. 13 Nov 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Railroad, Wayne, Tennessee.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.

Bettie (Bertha) L. Whitten¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Aaron Alexander Whitten² b. 18 Aug 1853, d. 15 Jul 1913

Mother

Lydia Ellen Curtis² b. 9 Jul 1870, d. 15 Jan 1909

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

Bettie (Bertha) L. Whitten was born in 1902 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Aaron Alexander Whitten; ED 134, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Bettie (Bertha) L. Whitten appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 146, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 of Nettie's siblings.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Jess L. Fowler¹

M, b. 3 December 1890, d. 12 December 1938

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

Jess L. Fowler was born on 3 December 1890 at Tennessee.²

Marriage*

He married Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten, daughter of Aaron Alexander Whitten and Lydia Ellen Curtis, on 27 December 1914 at Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Census*

Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 146, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 of Nettie's siblings.³

Census

Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.⁴

Death*

Jess L. Fowler died on 12 December 1938 at Iron City, Wayne, Tennessee, at age 48; from tuberculosis; buried at Pleasant Springs Cemetery.^5,2

Family

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten b. 4 Mar 1896, d. 6 Jul 1963

Children

Orbie Luther Fowler⁶ b. 25 Apr 1916, d. 6 Jan 1998
Grace Aleen Fowler³ b. 24 Jul 1918, d. 27 Nov 1993
Bessie Gladys Fowler⁷ b. 10 Nov 1923, d. 13 Nov 2007

Citations

[S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
[S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Railroad, Wayne, Tennessee.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Orbie Luther Fowler¹

M, b. 25 April 1916, d. 6 January 1998

Father

Jess L. Fowler¹ b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten¹ b. 4 Mar 1896, d. 6 Jul 1963

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

Orbie Luther Fowler was born on 25 April 1916 at Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

Orbie Luther Fowler appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.³

Marriage*

Orbie Luther Fowler married Reba Lois Daniel after 1940 at Tennessee.⁴

(Witness) Census

Orbie Luther Fowler appeared on the census of 4 May 1940 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 91-10, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $150, widowed, 2 children.⁵

Death*

Orbie Luther Fowler died on 6 January 1998 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 81; buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park.¹

Family

Reba Lois Daniel b. 3 Jan 1924, d. 5 Jan 2012

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Woodlawn, Davidson, Tennessee.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Bessie Gladys Fowler^1,2

F, b. 10 November 1923, d. 13 November 2007

Father

Jess L. Fowler¹ b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten¹ b. 4 Mar 1896, d. 6 Jul 1963

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

Bessie Gladys Fowler was born on 10 November 1923 at Iron City, Wayne, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.³

(Witness) Census

Bessie Gladys Fowler appeared on the census of 4 May 1940 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 91-10, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $150, widowed, 2 children.¹

Death*

Bessie Gladys Fowler died on 13 November 2007 at Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 84; married name Mabry.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Reba Lois Daniel¹

F, b. 3 January 1924, d. 5 January 2012

Last Edited

31 Jan 2016

Birth*

Reba Lois Daniel was born on 3 January 1924 at Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of after 1940,her married name was Fowler.¹

Marriage*

She married Orbie Luther Fowler, son of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten, after 1940 at Tennessee.¹

Death*

Reba Lois Daniel died on 5 January 2012 at Wayne, Tennessee, at age 88; buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville.¹

Obit

Reba Lois's obituary was published in the The Tennessean on 7 January 2012:

FOWLER, Reba Lois Daniel, 88, born January 3, 1924 in Waynesboro, TN, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Wayne County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orbie L. Fowler; son, Danny Fowler; infant son, Aaron Lewis Fowler; parents, Monroe and Meda Brewer Daniel. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Elsie Haddock, Essie Horton, Lorene Robertson, Mavolyn Clayton, Mary Lou Luna, Carmie Faye Clayton and brother, Paul Daniel.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Wanda Fowler of Nashville; brother, Marcus (Marie) Daniel of Collinwood, granddaughter, Amy (Buddy) Creech of Nashville; grandson, Chris Fowler of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.²

Family

Orbie Luther Fowler b. 25 Apr 1916, d. 6 Jan 1998

Citations

[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
[S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Grace Aleen Fowler^1,2

F, b. 24 July 1918, d. 27 November 1993

Father

Jess L. Fowler¹ b. 3 Dec 1890, d. 12 Dec 1938

Mother

Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten¹ b. 4 Mar 1896, d. 6 Jul 1963

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

Grace Aleen Fowler was born on 24 July 1918 at Iron City, Wayne, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 146, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children and 2 of Nettie's siblings.¹

(Witness) Census

Grace Aleen Fowler appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, in the household of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten; ED 9, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.³

Married Name

As of circa 1940,her married name was Lawson.⁴

Marriage*

Grace Aleen Fowler married Cecil Lawson circa 1940.⁴

Death*

Grace Aleen Fowler died on 27 November 1993 at Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, at age 75; buried at Greenview Memorial Gardens.^2,5,4

Family

Cecil Lawson b. 4 Jun 1917, d. 25 Jun 2009

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenview, Lauderdale, Alabama.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Cecil Lawson¹

M, b. 4 June 1917, d. 25 June 2009

Last Edited

27 Jan 2016

Birth*

Cecil Lawson was born on 4 June 1917 at Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama.¹

Marriage*

He married Grace Aleen Fowler, daughter of Jess L. Fowler and Mary Lou (Nettie) Whitten, circa 1940.¹

Death*

Cecil Lawson died on 25 June 2009 at Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, at age 92.¹

Obit

Cecil's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 26 June 2009:

Cecil Lawson, 92, of Florence, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, at ECM Hospital after an extended illness. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Greenview Funeral Home. The service will follow at 11 a.m. in Greenview Memorial Chapel, with Miles Stutts and Kenneth Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Park. Mr. Lawson was a native of Florence, a member of Wood Avenue Church of Christ and was retired as a carpenter with Reynolds. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lawson, and parents, George and Eliza Lawson. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Ruth Lawson, of Atlanta, Ga; sister, Anne Lawson Thorn, Florence; grandchildren, Todd Lawson and his wife, Soo, of Stamford, Conn., and Monica Lawson, of Lula, Ga; and great-grandson, Ethan Lawson, of Stamford, Conn. Pallbearers will be Fred Gray, Pud Harrison, Allen Jones, Fred Kirchner, Allan Lindsey, Chris Roberson and Bill Wooten.¹

Family

Grace Aleen Fowler b. 24 Jul 1918, d. 27 Nov 1993

Citations

[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenview, Lauderdale, Alabama.